JadedWriter
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This. My entire Flickr is 3,756. I wouldn't ask anybody to just click through my entire Flickr. I haven't even clicked through mine in one sitting and I know most of what's in it, granted I have some...really bad shots in it.
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NeoGAF Camera Equipment Thread | MK II
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formasymphonic
Member
Yeh, I don't actually expect people to go through all the pics, more of a "they are there if you want to see the good and bad of the a6300". I am planning to pick a few and do better edits, and have them as favourites but I felt this was more... "honest"(?) Of what the camera/lenses can do if you are just getting into it like I am.
Maybe it's just me but I don't actually go through every individual photo on anyone's account — I've always just skimmed through and only clicked on whatever caught my eye.
Anyway from this, I learned that I really value OSS and being able to use Sony's autofocus so I should use AF-C more (I mainly used AF-S). Shooting Manual also isn't for me (especially without the data going to the camera), so may sell the 12mm and need to look for something else.
I'll leave some favs with the same title in the other thread another time.
jongkookie
Member
Heavy lenses are fine... here's my workhorses(with a Solo red cup for scale lol):
The one in the middle, the 70-210 weighs 2 pounds and the 28-90 is at 1.5 pounds. Pair that up with my 1 pound D3200, the entire kit becomes relatively heavy.
And I say relatively because I've done some video work with the 28-90 and I was literally lifting my tripod for tracking shots and that thing was pretty dang solid. It obviously wasn't DJI Ronin rock solid stability, but it was solid enough that even Adobe's Warp Stabilizer handled it perfectly fine. I've done some video work with the 70-210 but right above 150mm minor movements become pretty visible so I prefer to keep it on a tripod on solid ground.
But for photography... I've got no complaints about their weights or whatever. Maybe it's coz I carry my DSLR on a sling but I've really had no problems with it. I just have to be mindful of my surroundings and make sure I'm not too close to something that'll catch my lens.
Btw, any of you here live in New Orleans?
I'll be in town starting on Monday for Collision so if y'all have any good photo spots lemme know!
The one in the middle, the 70-210 weighs 2 pounds and the 28-90 is at 1.5 pounds. Pair that up with my 1 pound D3200, the entire kit becomes relatively heavy.
And I say relatively because I've done some video work with the 28-90 and I was literally lifting my tripod for tracking shots and that thing was pretty dang solid. It obviously wasn't DJI Ronin rock solid stability, but it was solid enough that even Adobe's Warp Stabilizer handled it perfectly fine. I've done some video work with the 70-210 but right above 150mm minor movements become pretty visible so I prefer to keep it on a tripod on solid ground.
But for photography... I've got no complaints about their weights or whatever. Maybe it's coz I carry my DSLR on a sling but I've really had no problems with it. I just have to be mindful of my surroundings and make sure I'm not too close to something that'll catch my lens.
Btw, any of you here live in New Orleans?
I'll be in town starting on Monday for Collision so if y'all have any good photo spots lemme know!
Yeah I mean it's up to you. I'm primarily on mobile when I surf GAF and on top of that I'm in China so my internet is garbage most of the time so those combined make me clicking any image heavy thing a pain in the ass. Even without those obstacles id rather see your best stuff and then if I like it I would click through to your whole portfolio. My situation doesn't apply to everyone I guess but I would assume most people would still prefer to see the best ones here (here being the photo thread).
Leeroy3101
Banned
I highly recommend the Tokina 2.8f 11-16. I love it. Just make sure you get the newest version that works with crop body autofocus.
My tokina 11-16 v1 works on my D300. It just doesn't have an AF motor hence won't AF on cameras that doesn't have one like D5xxx and below.
And yes it is an amazing UWA on crop bodies. I dipped mine on a beach one time. AF didn't work for a few hours after that. Put it in a rice box and it worked the next day.
ISOA7A exceeded the warehouse quantity limit
If you can get it for 400 it's an amazing deal. The A7 has lost more value than most FF cameras, but it still worth a lot more than that on the used market.
Astral/H3X
Member
So, my mom is going to Europe soon, and wants me to get her a camera bag, and I suck at finding camera bags haha.
Just needs to carry the following:
Canon Rebel EOS camera (APSC Canon DSLR)
18-55mm Kit Lens
50-200 Lens, not sure which specifically, but basically a telephoto kit lens.
Pentax K1000, film camera
Pentax 50 1.4 (Will likely stay on body)
And then some rolls of film and SD cards. Any suggestions?
Just needs to carry the following:
Canon Rebel EOS camera (APSC Canon DSLR)
18-55mm Kit Lens
50-200 Lens, not sure which specifically, but basically a telephoto kit lens.
Pentax K1000, film camera
Pentax 50 1.4 (Will likely stay on body)
And then some rolls of film and SD cards. Any suggestions?
Art Teitlebaum
Member
I turned away from dedicated camera bags (though I still use my ThinkTank Retrospective bags from time to time), and instead got camera inserts that you throw in any messenger bag that you really like and don't scream CAMERA GEAR BAG, which is a plus when travelling in crowded tourist places with hordes of thieves lusting after your equipment. Yep, I exaggerate...
Something like this for example:
http://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-Shockproof-Camera-Partition-Padded/dp/B00F27IEF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461543497&sr=8-1&keywords=camera+insert+bag
They also available in backpack form.
andythinkpad
Member
Someone shoot with a k1000 unironically needs camera bag suggest? Come on knock it off. And a kiddy canon with two kiddy zooms? Yeah right.
That seems like an unnecessary unfriendly comment.
Astral/H3X
Member
Sorry, I guess I forgot to mention that the K1000 was her graduation gift from high school 20 years ago from her uncle that's since passed away, and that she used to shoot with it all the time. AND that she would really like to take the camera to Europe, but understands that a single prime lens and a few rolls of film isn't going to be sufficient for an intercontinental trip.
andythinkpad
Member
Here is a decent bag for 2 cameras. Million Dollar Home Crumpler
How come your mother doesn't shoot a Pentax DSLR so the lens can be used between 2 bodies?
Astral/H3X
Member
Could always do a capture card hooked up to HDMI, but I dunno how well that'd work.
JadedWriter
Member
Your job bought the cheapest Nikon dslr's. What does your company do? Yes Jong I know you get a lot of bang for your buck out of your 3200, I'm just asking why his company made the decision.
renegade_dewitt
Member
Hi Guys,
I have been browsing through this forum for camera recommendations and also through official sites like dpreview.com for the best mirrorless camera to buy.
I have come down to two choices:
Thanks!
I have been browsing through this forum for camera recommendations and also through official sites like dpreview.com for the best mirrorless camera to buy.
I have come down to two choices:
- Sony a6000
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
- Something that is easy to use for a beginner new to ILC/mirrorless cameras
- Great at landscapes and decent at indoor photography
Thanks!
Astral/H3X
Member
The Olympus is a M4/3rds camera, which means it'll be worse in low light. However, I think M4/3rds might have a better lens selection than the E Mount, but I haven't looked into it enough to know.
http://www.sony.com/electronics/camera-lenses/sel70200gm
Only $1500?
Only $100 more than the F4 version. And like $500 less than Nikon's.
Probably a mistake lol.
Only $1500?
Only $100 more than the F4 version. And like $500 less than Nikon's.
Probably a mistake lol.
theepicoftyler
Member
I have an a6000 and I adore it. It is very versatile. If I wasn't so strongly taken by the lust for a full frame camera, I'd be happy with using this camera exclusively going forward. I think it is easy to learn, but there are some people in this thread who will cry about how difficult it is to use, but I think they're just used to things being done a certain way.
Astral/H3X
Member
It'd be pretty sweet if they dropped the price of the F4 and went with $1500 for the 2.8.
Have you seen A mount prices? The A mount 70-200 2.8 is 3k.
Yeah, that's been suggested, we may look into that.
We're not a photography studio if that's what you're asking. I work in the IT Services Department of a college. One of the services we subscribe to has added a Live Streaming capability which we're looking into, with the view to potentially streaming our Open Evening principal talks for people who are unable to attend. Their service claims compatibility with OBS, so I'm now looking into what sort of camera hardware would be needed.
Bob Dobalina
Member
I've been hiking with friends recently and some situations have came up where a tripod would have been beneficial but none of us feel like carrying them. Are beanbags a decent alternative for mounting on rocks and such? If so, I was thinking of making some DIY ones and I'm wondering what sizes would be good for DSLRs, micro 3/4ths and a point and shoot (RX100) respectively.
Astral/H3X
Member
The Gorillapods were explicitly made for shit like that, if that tickles your fancy. The usual recommendation though is to get one that's one "class" above what you have (ie if mirrorless, get the DLSR one, if a DSLR one, get the retardo hefty one)
JadedWriter
Member
You don't need anything with 4K do you? If not get like a D5300.
I have one (DSLR class) and it's OK, but a little wobbly and always a little low. I have no idea why they advertise mounting it on poles because there's never enough grip for a 1kg+ camera.
Astral/H3X
Member
As I said, get one class higher haha (So you would go for the Focus if you had, say, any DSLR). I've got one and it handles my A7II well enough.
Now, it's not the *sturdiest* out there, I'll give you that. It works really well with stabilized lenses/bodies/etc, but in the wind, no stablization features, yeah it can be a bit limited. But, I find use for it, and it's so light that there's no reason *not* to use it.
My issue is if I handle it I have to wait some seconds for the vibrations to dissipate 
The ball head is also a bit flimsy. If I release it slowly there's nothing, nothing, face palm. Makes fine tuning the composition quite hard.
I think I'll save up for a proper tripod next though and maybe use the gorillapod for smaller cameras. My biggest issue has been how low it is.
I see Dolica tripods recommended a lot as beginner tripods, but they're not sold in Europe.
The ball head is also a bit flimsy. If I release it slowly there's nothing, nothing, face palm. Makes fine tuning the composition quite hard.
I think I'll save up for a proper tripod next though and maybe use the gorillapod for smaller cameras. My biggest issue has been how low it is.
I see Dolica tripods recommended a lot as beginner tripods, but they're not sold in Europe.
Astral/H3X
Member
My issue is if I handle it I have to wait some seconds for the vibrations to dissipate
The ball head is also a bit flimsy. If I release it slowly there's nothing, nothing, face palm. Makes fine tuning the composition quite hard.
I think I'll save up for a proper tripod next though and maybe use the gorillapod for smaller cameras. My biggest issue has been how low it is.
I see Dolica tripods recommended a lot as beginner tripods, but they're not sold in Europe.
Actually I find it easier to just use the timer feature. And yeah, it's full of compromises, but it's also super tiny and lightweight. It's a trade off thing for sure.
Get the K50 no doubt.
The video quality is really nice. The camera doesn't have a headphone jack though which could be annoying depending on what you are filming.
Anyone tried the new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 VC yet?
Currently have a Nikon D800 with the Nikon version of that lens. It's the lens I use the most and I always use it for at least a couple of shots in every single photoshoot I do (I manly shoot glamour/nude).
The reviews of the Tamron seem astonishing even if the Nikon one was already really good. I have the money to upgrade to it (and then resell the Nikkor one) but I do not have the money to upgrade to a monster 1.4 (Nikon or Zeiss Otus). I do not need/want other lenses for other purposes (have a 24-70, 70-200 and a 50 f/1.8).
What seems mostly appealing is Image quality (especially on the corners), a lot lower color fringing (less time spent in photoshop if I want to remove that) and VC which would let me shoot comfortably at 1/60 or lower (in order to have all my shots without motion blur I never shoot slower tha 1/160 with the current Nikkor lens).
What do you say, GAFfers?
Currently have a Nikon D800 with the Nikon version of that lens. It's the lens I use the most and I always use it for at least a couple of shots in every single photoshoot I do (I manly shoot glamour/nude).
The reviews of the Tamron seem astonishing even if the Nikon one was already really good. I have the money to upgrade to it (and then resell the Nikkor one) but I do not have the money to upgrade to a monster 1.4 (Nikon or Zeiss Otus). I do not need/want other lenses for other purposes (have a 24-70, 70-200 and a 50 f/1.8).
What seems mostly appealing is Image quality (especially on the corners), a lot lower color fringing (less time spent in photoshop if I want to remove that) and VC which would let me shoot comfortably at 1/60 or lower (in order to have all my shots without motion blur I never shoot slower tha 1/160 with the current Nikkor lens).
What do you say, GAFfers?
Astral/H3X
Member
If it's your most used focal length, and you see value in that upgrade then I certainly don't see why not.
nintendork666
Member
I just went with an a65 body off of eBay. Paid $270 for it, which is alright in my book as it is supposedly a considerable upgrade in the video department from the a58 (despite being older), and only like $60 more than just getting the a58's SS fixed.
I'm excited to play with this thing, will likely flip my a58 on ebay as "not working/for parts" and get at least $150 or $200 for it (I hope). As I said, everything is cool except the steady shot.
Art Teitlebaum
Member
Good choice! 270 bucks for a a65 is not a bad price at all. GPS and the better viewfinder alone are an improvement to the a58 but the higher framerate will be extra nice for your video works. Now have fun with it and good luck selling your old device for some extra cash.
Looking to finally upgrade from my RX100 to a a6000 so I can get that larger sensor. Is it still worth it now that it's a few years old and the a6300 is out? and is there any indication of a price drop in the near future? It'll currently cost me around $825 CAD for it. Or are there any used stores I should know about?
Honestly, I just use YouTube since there's just a wide variety of resources there. I mainly used Mike Browne's channel.
Honestly, I just use YouTube since there's just a wide variety of resources there. I mainly used Mike Browne's channel.