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[Astral/H3X]

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?



Honestly, I just use YouTube since there's just a wide variety of resources there. I mainly used Mike Browne's channel.

Yeah, the a6000 is still very much one of the best mirrorless cameras around. The a6300 is just a more capable pro version.
I would try swinging into a store where you can get your hands on it. It is a noticably larger camera than the rx100. I myself noticed the rx100 was quite small haha.

 

[the better twin]

Two new E-mount lenses from Samyang (their 12mm/2.0 is supposedly very good).

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-...-50mm-f1-4-and-14mmf-2-8-fe-autofocus-lenses/

 

[Astral/H3X]

Two new E-mount lenses from Samyang (their 12mm/2.0 is supposedly very good).

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-...-50mm-f1-4-and-14mmf-2-8-fe-autofocus-lenses/

Hold on excuse me

Autofocus?

That's a first from them.

 

[theepicoftyler]

Hold on excuse me

Autofocus?

That's a first from them.

Actually makes me skeptical. Not a lot of moving parts in their lenses typically, which I think makes it a lot easier to put something out that's cheap and quality.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Actually makes me skeptical. Not a lot of moving parts in their lenses typically, which I think makes it a lot easier to put something out that's cheap and quality.

Yeah I'm not exactly excited for these. Either they'll be slow, or they'll be expensive, which kinda ruins some of the charm of Samyang lenses.

 

[Radec]

That Samyang 50 will be in a hard spot against the FE55. Price it near the FE55 and falls below optically and people will just add a few more bucks and get the proven excellent FE55 instead.

Middle point of the latest Sony 50 and 55 while having better optical quality than the 50 and faster AF would be ideal.

 

[brerwolfe]

I was just reading about the Canon 1Dx mkII and telling my wife about it (more about the video specs than photo). I wasn't even thinking of purchasing, just saying it's pretty cool what they've put in that body-- 4K video at 60fps, 1080 at 120fps.... 16fps for stills? That's nuts!

I think she was on board thinking I'd buy it until I said the price, then she was all "we need things for the house first. Maybe next year." But like, I wasn't super interested in a purchase until she said "maybe next year" and now I wanna but it immediately.

I figure if I increase my equipment rental rate by $50 when I'm hired for a job I can have it paid for in 20 days. I have 14 guaranteed days of work the first two weeks of June.. This is making me think real hard.

 

[Radec]

It looks good!

vs Sigma 1.4 Art + Adapter

AF Speed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM9fkTBpPpg

 

[jokkir]

Okay, another question for the A6000. How bad is the kit lens? I want to get something versatile since I do all sorts of photography and am on a tight budget but I'm worried a bit about that kit lens.

I'll eventually get a prime but not sure if I should get that first or later. Also, how's the DoF on a kit lens? One reason I want to get a camera with the large sensor is to get that background blur when doing portraits.

Here's a sample of my type of photography I do: https://www.instagram.com/simulatron/

You can see it's a whole lot of variety but lots of landscape

 

[theepicoftyler]

Okay, another question for the A6000. How bad is the kit lens? I want to get something versatile since I do all sorts of photography and am on a tight budget but I'm worried a bit about that kit lens.

I'll eventually get a prime but not sure if I should get that first or later. Also, how's the DoF on a kit lens? One reason I want to get a camera with the large sensor is to get that background blur when doing portraits.

Here's a sample of my type of photography I do: https://www.instagram.com/simulatron/

You can see it's a whole lot of variety but lots of landscape

I never thought the kit lens was that bad. A lot of people trash it, but some of my favorite photos I've taken have been with that lens. It's not the sharpest, and it won't be the best in low light, but I've found it useful.

At max zoom (50mm f5.6) the bokeh can be alright. That's never going to be it's strong point though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107454476@N07/19519132739/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107454476@N07/19519138249/in/photostream/

On a budget I'm not sure what else would fit the bill though really. Hit eBay to find a vintage prime you can adapt to e-mount for a bokeh explosion. I have a Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 that I love.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107454476@N07/14756552993/in/photostream/

 

[Astral/H3X]

Okay, another question for the A6000. How bad is the kit lens? I want to get something versatile since I do all sorts of photography and am on a tight budget but I'm worried a bit about that kit lens.

I'll eventually get a prime but not sure if I should get that first or later. Also, how's the DoF on a kit lens? One reason I want to get a camera with the large sensor is to get that background blur when doing portraits.

Here's a sample of my type of photography I do: https://www.instagram.com/simulatron/

You can see it's a whole lot of variety but lots of landscape

Kit lens is a good "I don't really care about max quality/bokeh, I just want to get the photo" lens. It's great for just slapping on and carrying around and not worrying about shit. But if you wanta da bokeh, you're gonna need a prime. Now, you could take the previous suggestion and get a cheap ass vintage prime, or... nah fuck it. Get a cheap ass vintage prime. Canon FD 50mm F1.4 and the appropriate adapter will run like $100. Keep the kit lens for your walking around stuff (it's best around 16mm, the wide end, because it won't be super tight aperture), but for your bokeh needs use the vintage lens.

EDIT: I just noticed you do a lot of landscape. EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
The kit lens will be *okay* for landscape. It's wide, which is what really counts, but it's known to be a tad soft. It'll certainly outdo a phone though, but keep in mind that the kit lens won't super excel on landscape, which IMO love to be sharp as all hell.

 

[Mr Swine]

Hi Gaf, is there a good Nikon to Sony adapted if I want to upgrade from a Nikon D5200 to a Alpha A6300? I currently have a Tamron 18-270 mm F/3.5-6.3 lens.

I have sent it in numerous times because the AF becomes unstable or rather that it has a hard time to focus on object farther away. I didn't have this problem 1 year ago and now when I got my lens back they changed the motor but it still happens. Not all the time but like 6-10 times

 

[dhlt25]

Hi Gaf, is there a good Nikon to Sony adapted if I want to upgrade from a Nikon D5200 to a Alpha A6300? I currently have a Tamron 18-270 mm F/3.5-6.3 lens.

I have sent it in numerous times because the AF becomes unstable or rather that it has a hard time to focus on object farther away. I didn't have this problem 1 year ago and now when I got my lens back they changed the motor but it still happens. Not all the time but like 6-10 times

no good option with AF currently because of mechanical aperture interface on most nikon lenses. As for dumb adapter if you have AF-S lens without aperture ring it's not gonna work.

 

[Übermatik]

So I've inherited an old Canon 55-200mm f/5.6 IS lens (not the II or USM) from a friend, and seeing as it's free I really can't complain! However, he told me how he'd dropped it prior and broken the front lens cap ring thing, so sometimes the lens cap falls off. Not a huge issue, but I've also noticed that during focusing the image sometimes 'jump's around... Any ideas what this might be? Is the focusing mechanism a bit fucked too? It's not a threat to my camera is it?

 

[Nightbird]

Hey, I've been interested in Photography, so I guess I should ask here for recommendations concerning a Camera right?

1. What is your budget budget?
80 Bucks maximum. That doesn't seem much but that's 36% of my monthly money after rent, so the bar is really low already.

2. Main purpose of the camera?
For now just making photos of people in costumes. I enjoyed it a lot when I did it with my Phone, but a phone is no camera, so I want to have something that is made for that purpose at least.

3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
Not really, looking through the camera section on amazon, everything looks good. But if there's one aspect that is going to be important to me, it's going to be portability. I want to be able to make quick and clean shots for now.

4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
Not right now. Like I said, I'm just getting into it. I know currently nothing more about photography than that I need an actual camera first. I'm an absolute Amateur that just wants to make some nice pictures. If I really get into it, I will ask you guys for some more advanced stuff.

5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
There was a Digital camera that I really loved to use years ago, but it's been lost for a long time. I don't even know the Brand, but I will update this post if I remember.


So yeah, tl:dr: I'm basically searching for a cheap camera that makes clean shots for now. Nothing more and nothing less. My 8MP Phone Camera doesn't cut it.

I'll thank you in advance for every piece of recommendation

 

[giga]

Fuji sure are taking their sweet time with the x100 successor. Literally dying here.

 

[theepicoftyler]

Hey, I've been interested in Photography, so I guess I should ask here for recommendations concerning a Camera right?

1. What is your budget budget?
80 Bucks maximum. That doesn't seem much but that's 36% of my monthly money after rent, so the bar is really low already.

2. Main purpose of the camera?
For now just making photos of people in costumes. I enjoyed it a lot when I did it with my Phone, but a phone is no camera, so I want to have something that is made for that purpose at least.

3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
Not really, looking through the camera section on amazon, everything looks good. But if there's one aspect that is going to be important to me, it's going to be portability. I want to be able to make quick and clean shots for now.

4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
Not right now. Like I said, I'm just getting into it. I know currently nothing more about photography than that I need an actual camera first. I'm an absolute Amateur that just wants to make some nice pictures. If I really get into it, I will ask you guys for some more advanced stuff.

5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
There was a Digital camera that I really loved to use years ago, but it's been lost for a long time. I don't even know the Brand, but I will update this post if I remember.


So yeah, tl:dr: I'm basically searching for a cheap camera that makes clean shots for now. Nothing more and nothing less. My 8MP Phone Camera doesn't cut it.

I'll thank you in advance for every piece of recommendation

My first recommendation would be to take that $80/mo and put it aside for a couple of months. $80 isn't a lot to work with. I'm not sure what phone you're shooting with right now, but $80 will not take you far. I'm not very knowledgeable on point and shoots or anything though, which is kind of where you are looking.

How do you feel about used gear?

 

[JadedWriter]

Hey, I've been interested in Photography, so I guess I should ask here for recommendations concerning a Camera right?

1. What is your budget budget?
80 Bucks maximum. That doesn't seem much but that's 36% of my monthly money after rent, so the bar is really low already.

2. Main purpose of the camera?
For now just making photos of people in costumes. I enjoyed it a lot when I did it with my Phone, but a phone is no camera, so I want to have something that is made for that purpose at least.

3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
Not really, looking through the camera section on amazon, everything looks good. But if there's one aspect that is going to be important to me, it's going to be portability. I want to be able to make quick and clean shots for now.

4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
Not right now. Like I said, I'm just getting into it. I know currently nothing more about photography than that I need an actual camera first. I'm an absolute Amateur that just wants to make some nice pictures. If I really get into it, I will ask you guys for some more advanced stuff.

5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
There was a Digital camera that I really loved to use years ago, but it's been lost for a long time. I don't even know the Brand, but I will update this post if I remember.


So yeah, tl:dr: I'm basically searching for a cheap camera that makes clean shots for now. Nothing more and nothing less. My 8MP Phone Camera doesn't cut it.

I'll thank you in advance for every piece of recommendation

Save up for a couple of months and get a used Nikon D3100 or D90.

 

[jokkir]

So decided on and got the A6000 (a white one oh well) with the kit lens so I have more variety when I take shots and took this totally rad photo of a seagull

In Flight by Carl Sim, on Flickr

Anyway, while I was outside chasing birds testing the autofocus and burst shots, I was thinking I want to get a good prime lens to take portraits (or just an all rounder).

Has anyone gotten the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 or the Sigma 60mm f/2.8? The reviews say it's good but I'm having some doubts at the moment which to get first (I plan on staying for one lens for a few months or so).

How's the 30mm for portraits (mainly the bokeh)? I feel like the 60mm might be limited in what kind of photos I can take but I'm also missing the longer focal length I'm missing with the kit lens.

These are the lenses. 30mm f/2.8
http://www.downtowncamera.com/product/sigma-30mm-f28-dn-lens-for-sony-e-mount-cameras-silver/

60mm f/2.8
http://www.downtowncamera.com/product/sigma-60mm-f28-dn-lens-for-sony-e-mount-cameras-silver/

 

[snaffles]

So decided on and got the A6000 (a white one oh well) with the kit lens so I have more variety when I take shots and took this totally rad photo of a seagull

In Flight by Carl Sim, on Flickr

Anyway, while I was outside chasing birds testing the autofocus and burst shots, I was thinking I want to get a good prime lens to take portraits (or just an all rounder).

Has anyone gotten the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 or the Sigma 60mm f/2.8? The reviews say it's good but I'm having some doubts at the moment which to get first (I plan on staying for one lens for a few months or so).

How's the 30mm for portraits (mainly the bokeh)? I feel like the 60mm might be limited in what kind of photos I can take but I'm also missing the longer focal length I'm missing with the kit lens.

I had the 30mm f/2.8, it was kind of an odd focal length to use on my micro 4/3 camera, not wide enough for a lot of shots, not long enough for other stuff. Image quality wise it was very nice though. The crop factor would be different on an A6000 though so maybe you would find it more useful. I ended up selling mine.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Hey, I've been interested in Photography, so I guess I should ask here for recommendations concerning a Camera right?

1. What is your budget budget?
80 Bucks maximum. That doesn't seem much but that's 36% of my monthly money after rent, so the bar is really low already.

2. Main purpose of the camera?
For now just making photos of people in costumes. I enjoyed it a lot when I did it with my Phone, but a phone is no camera, so I want to have something that is made for that purpose at least.

3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
Not really, looking through the camera section on amazon, everything looks good. But if there's one aspect that is going to be important to me, it's going to be portability. I want to be able to make quick and clean shots for now.

4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
Not right now. Like I said, I'm just getting into it. I know currently nothing more about photography than that I need an actual camera first. I'm an absolute Amateur that just wants to make some nice pictures. If I really get into it, I will ask you guys for some more advanced stuff.

5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
There was a Digital camera that I really loved to use years ago, but it's been lost for a long time. I don't even know the Brand, but I will update this post if I remember.


So yeah, tl:dr: I'm basically searching for a cheap camera that makes clean shots for now. Nothing more and nothing less. My 8MP Phone Camera doesn't cut it.

I'll thank you in advance for every piece of recommendation

Your budget is, of course, the main limiting factor here. $80 won't get you anything except an old film camera I would say. If you can/want to, I would save up for a few months and get something like an older Sony RX100 or similar camera. You're going to be buying used, and old, no matter what, but if you can get something with a 1" sensor it should be a big improvement over any phone.

So decided on and got the A6000 (a white one oh well) with the kit lens so I have more variety when I take shots and took this totally rad photo of a seagull

In Flight by Carl Sim, on Flickr

Anyway, while I was outside chasing birds testing the autofocus and burst shots, I was thinking I want to get a good prime lens to take portraits (or just an all rounder).

Has anyone gotten the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 or the Sigma 60mm f/2.8? The reviews say it's good but I'm having some doubts at the moment which to get first (I plan on staying for one lens for a few months or so).

How's the 30mm for portraits (mainly the bokeh)? I feel like the 60mm might be limited in what kind of photos I can take but I'm also missing the longer focal length I'm missing with the kit lens.

These are the lenses. 30mm f/2.8
http://www.downtowncamera.com/product/sigma-30mm-f28-dn-lens-for-sony-e-mount-cameras-silver/

60mm f/2.8
http://www.downtowncamera.com/product/sigma-60mm-f28-dn-lens-for-sony-e-mount-cameras-silver/

Aw I wanted a silver A6000. Wanna trade? Haha.

The 30mm is excellent on the a6000. Quick AF, though depending on what you intend to use it for (you mentioned portraits) you'd be better served by a wider open aperture.
The 60mm would be most appropriate for portraits, -BUT- the Sony 50mm goes to 1.8 -- would would get you better bokeh, and IIRC there isn't much of a price difference between the two.

Ultimately, my only two native e mount lenses are the Sony 50mm and the Sigma 30mm, if that tells you anything.

 

[andythinkpad]

Hey, I've been interested in Photography, so I guess I should ask here for recommendations concerning a Camera right?

1. What is your budget budget?
80 Bucks maximum. That doesn't seem much but that's 36% of my monthly money after rent, so the bar is really low already.

You can't buy a camera for 80. You can buy an used XQ1 for about 130 on ebay. That's the lowest bar you can set. The rest of your concern doesn't matter.

If you just want to learn composition, you can always use your phone.

 

[hEist]

Anyone changed from fullframe Canon DSLR (like 5D Mark 2) to a Sony Alpha 7 II ?

worthwhile? disappointed?

thinking about it long time, but still don't know if there are any downsides.

 

[YesManKablam]

Pen F is pretty sexy guys.

 

[RuGalz]

Anyone changed from fullframe Canon DSLR (like 5D Mark 2) to a Sony Alpha 7 II ?

worthwhile? disappointed?

thinking about it long time, but still don't know if there are any downsides.

It really depends on why you want one. If size/weight is the main reason, if you need the big lenses then you aren't really saving that much on size/weight and it's imo ergonomically worse. Otherwise it's the usual debate of sensor performance, evf vs ovf, ergonomics, battery life, prices, lens system, etc. I've seen plenty of people switched and then went back to dslr anecdotally speaking, and there are ones swear by evf now. For me, I can't use an evf for an event, it makes me want to throw up after using it for a while -- it's fine for landscape and more static situation.

 

[Rentahamster]

Anyone changed from fullframe Canon DSLR (like 5D Mark 2) to a Sony Alpha 7 II ?

worthwhile? disappointed?

thinking about it long time, but still don't know if there are any downsides.

If you're shooting professionally, the reasons to change would be sensor quality or functionality. So, if you're doing studio or landscape work, that might be a reason to switch. If you're doing events/weddings, probably not that important or possibly even detrimental.

I also hear that the Sony professional service is not as good as Nikon's or Canon's, but that was a long time ago. It's probably better now. You'd need to look into it.

If you're shooting professionally and are thinking size is a factor, it's not. When you use professional lenses, the Sony cameras are just as big as DSLRs.

 

[jongkookie]

I'm doing some in-studio work this weekend, anybody got some tips they're willing to share?

I've mostly done outside shoots for the agency I normally work with so in-studio work for me is somewhat of a new experience. I say somewhat because I've done it before(shadowing) but not enough to actually take the lead.

The shoot this weekend is actually for another agency photog who's got another shoot on the other side of town and the model is a good friend of ours, and since he's got the studio for a few hours, he's letting me use it for an hour and see if I can figure stuff out on my own before he gets there. Apparently if I do well enough, he's going to start having me take over a few of his shoots when needed.

So needless to say, I'm pretty excited and want to do really really well for this opportunity. So again, if y'all got any tips what would be really appreciated!

 

[m_shortpants]

Hi all, looking to get a camera but a bit lost.

1. What is your budget budget?
I'd say anywhere from $200-300. Might stretch a tad if there's something a lot better for a marginal increase.
2. Main purpose of the camera?
Taking interesting pictures. Probably nothing that requires insanely fast shutter speeds or anything. I also would like 1080/60 video, but 1080/30 would probably be fine too.
3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
Anything
4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
If it's a DSLR that makes the most sense, yes?
5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
Not really other than my phone. Think my family had a Canon Coolpix point and shoot a while back, must have been around 5 MP in those days.

 

[brerwolfe]

Sounds like you want a GoPro.

 

[m_shortpants]

I have a GoPro, was looking for more of a point and shoot or anything else that could fit in that budget.

 

[RuGalz]

I have a GoPro, was looking for more of a point and shoot or anything else that could fit in that budget.

B&H has Pentax Q-S1 white with standard lens for 298 now (and champaign gold used for 250)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073639-REG/pentax_06189_q_s1_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

You could try to find Q7 on Ebay for cheaper. It's older but mostly just cosmetic difference.

Edit: there maybe update to Q-S1 within the year as well.

 

[RuGalz]

First time these guys put up a disclaimer at beginning of their video, it made me chuckle.

https://youtu.be/87yGmD71nyA

 

[andythinkpad]

First time these guys put up a disclaimer at beginning of their video, it made me chuckle.

https://youtu.be/87yGmD71nyA

LOL is there any rabid Pentax owner still around? Pentax brand is still alive because the consumer imaging industry is a monopoly and the Japanese Zaibatsus decided to keep Pentax alive even though the consumer market can not longer support so many mounts.

 

[RuGalz]

LOL is there any rabid Pentax owner still around? Pentax brand is still alive because the consumer imaging industry is a monopoly and the Japanese Zaibatsus decided to keep Pentax alive even though the consumer market can not longer support so many mounts.

When I was in Japan a month ago, whenever there was a group of photogs, there always tends to be some Pentaxians in the group. Pentax users are far more scarce outside of Asia these days but there are still plenty of owners around. Ricoh is doing a lot of good things with the brand these days and they are the only one with increased volume of sales last couple years in the DSLR market.

 

[MaxBill1908]

I want to get back to more photography and I am looking for a great camera that covers my needs. At the moment I am thinking of the Sony A6300 with the 16-50mm kit lens and the Fujifilm X-T1 with the 18-55mm kit lens. I don't want to purchase an additional lens immediately, so can anyone share his/her experience with the lenses? I am especially curious about the 18-55mm Fuji lens.

 

[CrashPrime]

1. What is your budget budget?
I guess around 2500 if I have to liquidate my gear and start over. I have made mistakes buying stuff.

2. Main purpose of the camera?
I want to get more in to natural light nature/park engagement and family photos while also being able to capture beautiful travel photos. Outside of video games, movies and cameras, my money filters to trips with my wife. We love to explore.

3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
I guess a full-frame sensor has right or wrong become my requirement. Mirrorless full frame doesn't really save much size, so I dont care that much either way.

4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
I would love to just lock-in to a system. That would mean future investments for sure.

5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
I actually like both of my current camera choices for usage, I just can't justify 2 systems when I am 100% amature and rarely share my work.

So what do I have? I use my Sony A7 MK I the most. I got it last summer and have had some fun with it. I have the kit 28-70mm and 70-200mm f4. I also have my Olympus PL1 that got me started with mirrorless. Then I got a Olympus OM-D EM10 MK I. I used to have the 17mm and 45mm f1.8 that I got rid of to fund that 70-200mm lens when I moved to that full frame sensor Sony. I still have the dynamic kit duo of 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses. So much coverage in terms of length in such a small package that I have a hard time getting rid of it.

Oh, I have a Panasonic G5 and kit lens that I got as a backup to a GH2 that I had at one point too. Best thing about that camera is that it has zero shutter accusations, still in the box, and is only worth like 1/4th what I paid. Whoops.

So I see all the in-body stabilization in the new A7's and I wish I had that, because the oly em-10 has in body and it's awesome. I see beautiful photos made with the pro oly lenses for the micro four thirds system and think I should've stayed that route. Then I see shots only capable with full frame sensors and I'm glad I have the Sony.

Basically I just want a system that has room to grow, offers the tools I want right away, and makes financial sense.

Sony FE lenses are expensive and make me envy the awesome affordable Canon/Nikon glass options. Canon 6D and their 70-200mm is so much more affordable than Sony. I see my dad with his old dusty XTi and 70-300mm cheap-o lens take shots at sports games that are just awesome. Great autofocus and reach in a well lit ballpark has been rewarding for him. Again, so much value out there to play with at low dollar amounts in that neck of the woods.

At this point I am considering 6D after liquidating everything, or liquidating everything non-Sony FE and getting the new affordable 50mm 1.8 while saving up for the 90mm macro for a nice dual-purpose lense for portraiture. I just can't get comfortable in a system at this point. It's GAS but it's because I want everything in 1 system.

Where do I go?

 

[RuGalz]

Where do I go?

If FF is necessary for you, stick to Sony or take a look at Pentax K-1 which also has IBIS unless you can't find lenses you want on the system. All Pentax lenses from the 70s to today will work on the K-1. In addition, many modern AF lenses marketed for crop sensor do cover FF such as the DA 50 f1.8 (~$100). The DFA 100mm Macro lens that is also weather sealed is less than 400 bucks these days (it's about 2/3 the size of Sony's 90mm macro when I compared it with my friend's copy). One thing you will have to get used to with many of these slightly older AF lenses is the screw drive noise; otoh, you don't have a motor in the lens that can fail on you.

 

[Prez]

What's the best Canon body I can get for under €500? I now have an old 20D and two lenses (50mm 1.8 and 24mm 2.8) but the 20D's sensor isn't that great compared to more recent sensors.

Any good reasons to switch to Fujifilm instead? I've invested less than €300 total so far and can make most of it back so now would be the time.

 

[snaffles]

What's the best Canon body I can get for under €500? I now have an old 20D and two lenses (50mm 1.8 and 24mm 2.8) but the 20D's sensor isn't that great compared to more recent sensors.

Any good reasons to switch to Fujifilm instead? I've invested less than €300 total so far and can make most of it back so now would be the time.

Probably a 700D or 750D if you are buying new. No real reason to switch to any camera brand unless it does something you need/want that your current camera can't do. They would certainly be much smaller if nothing else.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Glad I decided to go ahead and check on gear insurance prices. $5/month for $2500 worth of gear is pretty sweet. Now I can have some peace of mind when I'm out shooting for drill.

 

[brerwolfe]

That's it. Ordering the 1D X mkII tomorrow. A contact of mine got me a slight discount ($300 off) and still comes with the cfast card and reader. Can't wait to start shooting with this thing.

 

[CrashPrime]

So I know I just posted a little above, but I have been researching until my face falls off. I want to know if it makes sense to try to assist a photog for wedding shoots using the following:

Nikon D610
Nikkor 50mm 1.8G
Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 VC
Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 VC

I will also be doing travel photography for myself. Prob. with just the 24-70mm as a walk around all purpose.

Fits in with my budget exactly where I need to be, but I want to know if people are aware of any major issues that will limit this setup? AFAIK the only issue people seem to have with the Tamrons are focus breathing. The vibration compensation, speed, and sharpness all seem just fine, and the D610 autofocus seems to outperform the 6D on the canon side pretty easily.

 

[JadedWriter]

So I know I just posted a little above, but I have been researching until my face falls off. I want to know if it makes sense to try to assist a photog for wedding shoots using the following:

Nikon D610
Nikkor 50mm 1.8G
Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 VC
Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 VC

I will also be doing travel photography for myself. Prob. with just the 24-70mm as a walk around all purpose.

Fits in with my budget exactly where I need to be, but I want to know if people are aware of any major issues that will limit this setup? AFAIK the only issue people seem to have with the Tamrons are focus breathing. The vibration compensation, speed, and sharpness all seem just fine, and the D610 autofocus seems to outperform the 6D on the canon side pretty easily.

Are you and the other photographer planning who captures what? Cause I'd hate to constantly switch lenses back and forth during something like this.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Are you and the other photographer planning who captures what? Cause I'd hate to constantly switch lenses back and forth during something like this.

That's what two bodies is for. :x

Having two bodies is actually pretty sweet, an a6000 and an a7 go well together.

 

[JadedWriter]

That's what two bodies is for. :x

Having two bodies is actually pretty sweet, an a6000 and an a7 go well together.

It's sweet if you can afford it. Not every photographer has that luxury.

 

[Rentahamster]

I want to know if it makes sense to try to assist a photog for wedding shoots using the following:

That would also depend on the photographer you are assisting and what he or she expects/wants you to do.

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

That's it. Ordering the 1D X mkII tomorrow. A contact of mine got me a slight discount ($300 off) and still comes with the cfast card and reader. Can't wait to start shooting with this thing.

Sorry if I haven't been paying attention... What do you do? That's a BEAST of a camera. What are you upgrading from?

 

[JadedWriter]

Sorry if I haven't been paying attention... What do you do? That's a BEAST of a camera. What are you upgrading from?

He photographs golf courses and I do believe he's upgrading from a 5DMkIII, didn't mean to answer you question Brer, but it's not like I don't already know.

 

[brerwolfe]

Sorry if I haven't been paying attention... What do you do? That's a BEAST of a camera. What are you upgrading from?

Upgrading from a 5D mkIII but I'll still keep it.

I'm a freelance TV camera operator working primarily with PGA Tour. When I'm out at tournaments I'll use my 5D to take photos for them to feed to their social media channels (and mine), and occasionally they'll hire me and ask that I use my gear exclusively (mainly for tournaments where their ENG cameras are being used by another crew).

This camera is way more camera photography-wise then I'll ever need, but for video it's what I've been waiting for for a long time. It just happens to (have the potential to) take phenomenal photos as well.

A colleague was able to get me a slight discount, $300 off, and it'll come with a 64gb Cfast card and reader.

 

[JadedWriter]

Upgrading from a 5D mkIII but I'll still keep it.

I'm a freelance TV camera operator working primarily with PGA Tour. When I'm out at tournaments I'll use my 5D to take photos for them to feed to their social media channels (and mine), and occasionally they'll hire me and ask that I use my gear exclusively (mainly for tournaments where their ENG cameras are being used by another crew).

This camera is way more camera photography-wise then I'll ever need, but for video it's what I've been waiting for for a long time. It just happens to (have the potential to) take phenomenal photos as well.

A colleague was able to get me a slight discount, $300 off, and it'll come with a 64gb Cfast card and reader.

I am so fucking jealous.