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Yeah, I feel the same way.
I am almost scared to see how many MP's the new Canon APS-C sensors are for the inevitable 70D and 7D Mark II.
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Yeah, I feel the same way.
I am almost scared to see how many MP's the new Canon APS-C sensors are for the inevitable 70D and 7D Mark II.
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Current Canon 500D owner and was thinking about moving to a NEX system, but after seeing the A77 I've fallen in love, it looks so badass! Holding me back with NEX is the lack of other lenses (like many other people), I was looking at getting the Canon 10-22mm for my 500D which isn't offered at all with the NEX (only via the wide angle adapter). I could get a Sony wideangle lens and the new alpha adapter, but might I might as well get a SLR body then.
Hmm..
NEX7 is ultra rad but again the lens selection lets it down
Hmm..
NEX7 is ultra rad but again the lens selection lets it down
Check out http://www.betterscanning.com/ they have custom holders for it. From what I've read that are significantly better than the holders that ship with the Epson.luxarific said:
captive said:
Thanks for the link captive. I'm reluctant to get the Epson since 2007 just seems like ancient tech, but as far as I been able to determine there's nothing on the horizon that's scheduled to replace it. Really wish Nikon had continued making those relatively low cost film scanners. The LS-9000 would have been perfect.
What type of film are you looking to get scanned? Depending on what you want to do there are several options. I've read that the epsons are great for large format and 35mm, but not as good for medium format. That's why I went with an imacon.luxarific said:
Scanner tech is slow since there is such low demand. So whatever is out now is the latest, and new stuff probably won't be coming for a while.
Those Pentax pancakes are for APS-C sensors too (possibly some of them are even for full frame film cameras, I'm not a Pentax user so I'm not too sure). Possibly the extremely short flange distance of the E-mount makes it impossible to create such exceedlingly thin lenses I hope some more really compact primes will come to the NEX series though.mrklaw said:
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The NEX-3 and NEX-5 have problems with some adapted rangefinder lenses. Because the rear element tends to be pretty close to the sensor/film plane on rangefinder lenses wider than 35mm, NEX cameras end up showing soft edges and color shifts with them. The Zeiss 24/1.8 looks like a telecentric design to compensate for those effects, hence its gigantic size (like the Zeiss ZF/ZE/ZK lenses). I've heard rumors of the NEX-7 having microlenses in the sensor to compensate for this. If this is the case, maybe we'll see other, smaller lenses built for the 7, and the Zeiss ZM lenses should work better.
The NEX-7 looks cool, but I'm still leaning toward a GXR+28mm combo for my needs.
The NEX-7 looks cool, but I'm still leaning toward a GXR+28mm combo for my needs.
Jayayess1190 said:Jealous of Micro 4/3 owners right now:
I so wish Sony could make its 18-55mm for the NEX smaller (I know technical barriers stand in the way). I love my C3 but I love the size of this new zoom!
apparently a range of new compact lenses?
yes plz. i wonder if it will have continuous aperture like the 20mm
a film makers' delight!
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It's f/3.5-5.6.a176 said:apparently a range of new compact lenses?
yes plz. i wonder if it will have continuous aperture like the 20mm
a film makers' delight!
VNZ said:
Both the Pentax DA 40mm and 70mm pancakes are very usable on full frame sensors.
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=251&t=1397437&last=17186649
All these mirrorless options are cool but IMO X100 is still the one to beat.
VNZ said:
Don't you think if they could of, they would of?
I am not an expert... but from what I understand the NEX sensor is too close to the bayonet mount for a pancake lens to work. You could make one, but the edges would be soft and dark and people would complain. A pancake lens cannot straighten the light enough when it sits that close to the sensor.
Sony chose form > function on the body, deciding to make the lenses bigger and the body smaller.
Forsete
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Flo_Evans said:
No doubt it is part of the reason, but see my post above yours, they are correcting for it on the sensor now.
Sony is aware that some people want pancakes so they are probably in the pipeline. They announced 3 new lenses for 2012, no pictures just "what they do".
G-Lens Standard Zoom lens (possibly a high end variant of the current kit lens 18-55)
Wide angle zoom
Mid telephoto lens
Currently on track for 2011
Zeiss Sonnar T 24mm 1.8
Sony 55-210 4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony 50 1.8 OSS
Sony 30 3.5 macro
When is the next big photo exibit btw? I hope Sigma, Tamron, Voigtländer etc. make some announcements for the E-mount then.
Forsete said:No doubt it is part of the reason, but see my post above yours, they are correcting for it on the sensor now.
Sony is aware that some people want pancakes so they are probably in the pipeline. They announced 3 new lenses for 2012, no pictures just "what they do".
G-Lens Standard Zoom lens (possibly a high end variant of the current kit lens 18-55)
Wide angle zoom
Mid telephoto lens
Currently on track for 2011
Zeiss Sonnar T 24mm 1.8
Sony 55-210 4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony 50 1.8 OSS
Sony 30 3.5 macro
When is the next big photo exibit btw? I hope Sigma, Tamron, Voigtländer etc. make some announcements for the E-mount then.
Oh so they added micro-lenses like the leica? That should be pretty easy to confirm.
IDK why they didn't just set the sensor back in the body a bit in the 1st place... but it is sony.
BlueTsunami
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jiji said:
This is right. One of the most dramatic differences has come with the Super-Wide 12mm and 15mm Heliars which do not exhibit color shift at all on the NEX 3C. Though it remains to be seen if the NEX 5N and 7 are graced with this wonderful ability.
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I tried one of these holders for medium format with my V500, and I was not impressed with the small benefit I was able to achieve in comparison with the extra work the holder added (adjustment, difficulty/impossibility of batch scanning, additional dust from the extra glass surfaces and associated cleanup work in Photoshop).Flo_Evans said:
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That's the thing: with microlenses in the sensors now, pancakes or otherwise compact lenses should be viable.Radec said:
Panasonics new X lens:
Engadget got a bunch of hand-on pics:
http://www.engadget.com/photos/panasonic-x-series-micro-four-thirds-lenses/
Can't wait to see sample shots.
Engadget got a bunch of hand-on pics:
http://www.engadget.com/photos/panasonic-x-series-micro-four-thirds-lenses/
Can't wait to see sample shots.
Nice samples, but too few. More stuff should follow soon.
The variable speed power zoom is snappy http://vimeo.com/28155955
... but also pretty loud http://vimeo.com/28185315
The variable speed power zoom is snappy http://vimeo.com/28155955
... but also pretty loud
http://vimeo.com/28185315Jayayess1190
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Sonyalpharumors and other places have talked about this, there are technical issues that stand in the way. Here is one link I could find.VNZ said:
It boggles my mind that Sony goes to such lengths in designing these ultra thin large sensor cameras, without any news on compact lenses since the NEX system debuted. A 28/30/35mm pancake prime would make the system quite irresistable.
chaostrophy
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With that pancake zoom, it would be cool if there was a way to quickly select between standard focal lengths (28, 35, 50, 70, 84 equivalents). That's a feature I always wanted on my LX3, and I read that Panasonic implemented it on the LX5.
So I finally got the correct adapter for my Canon FD 28mm 2.8... kinda underwhelmed. Not very sharp, unless I just need to clean the lens and focus better. I'll have to mess with it some more. My brother is in Europe for a few weeks, Germany right now. He said he's near a used camera equipment store, are there any vintage lenses I should have him look out for?
BlackGoku03
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I finally got my t3i today. My dad was trying to tell me to wait and get the 60D. But it's almost 500 more even though it comes with a better lens.
Should I have waited? It'd take me a couple of months to get it with bills and stuff. Keep on mind I'm using this for mostly video.
Should I have waited? It'd take me a couple of months to get it with bills and stuff. Keep on mind I'm using this for mostly video.
Exciting news on the Panasonic front for M4/3rds.
http://photorumors.com/2011/08/26/l...Rumors+(PhotoRumors.com)&utm_content=FaceBook
Seems these cameras may finally have their fast zoom equivalents for the M4/3rds mount.
http://photorumors.com/2011/08/26/l...Rumors+(PhotoRumors.com)&utm_content=FaceBook
Seems these cameras may finally have their fast zoom equivalents for the M4/3rds mount.
BlueTsunami
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This is in response to velvet_nitemare post...
You could take a class, it'll probably greatly increase the speed in which you're familiar with your camera due to having assignments you have to do. You'll also probably be exposed to different types of shooting and broaden your experience in that regard.
With that said, I learned by doing and reading a book on basic composition (The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos). Also looking at other peoples work and finding things that resonate with me and wanting to implement that in my own work. I personally like minimal, stark and dark sort of photos and I gravitate to artists that have this same feel to their photography. It sort of feeds itself taking in and outputting.
So I would just get a camera and shoot now and worry about whether you want to take classes later.
This is a really extensive subject to tackle but you'll be perfectly fine with any entry level cameras from Nikon, Canon or Sony (entry level for Canon are the Rebel series). Though you may want to look into Mirrorless cameras too (like the Olympus PEN cameras, Panasonic's DMC-GFX and Sony's NEX series of cameras). They're compact and pack the same great IQ the larger DSLR cameras provide.
About tripods, I think its good to get one and get in the habit of using one when appropriate. Some people hate them though. I personally own a POS one I bought from Walmart. It gets the job done but you'll find that if you like the benefits of tripod you'll need a better one down the line.
Not really. You can shoot JPEG and the camera will process the images for you via their in camera image processing software (by applying different curves which effect contrast and color saturation). You can also set, in camera, what type of look you want from your JPEGS if you want to get a specific look.
Beyond that is RAW shooting (essentially a blank template of a photo). These type of photos require processing of some sort (if just to convert them to a usable image). They allow a very large latitude of post work versus JPEG. If you buy a Canon camera Canon will provide you with what you need to work on such images which is called DPP (Digital Photo Professional). DPP is the program I use to work on my own RAW files.
I don't know of any sites in particular but I'd suggest you start shooting now and also take in other peoples work. Find what pulls at you and follow it in whatever direction it takes you. Also shoot for yourself and what you find emotionally impactful or at least visually interesting. Take pictures of ducks and stairs and flowers and clouds. Just the act of photographing something and considering a scene or subject will push you forward as far as knowledge of your camera and the better you know your camera the easier it will be to get the look you want out of a photo.
Finally, shoot for yourself. What I mean by this is to choose subject and mood that you want not what you think other people would prefer or find striking. You'll often see people on the Internet that shoot for recognition of their work and general accolades. It can lead down a path of shooting photos you care not one bit for and will eventually kill your interest in photography.
velvet_nitemare said:
You could take a class, it'll probably greatly increase the speed in which you're familiar with your camera due to having assignments you have to do. You'll also probably be exposed to different types of shooting and broaden your experience in that regard.
With that said, I learned by doing and reading a book on basic composition (The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos). Also looking at other peoples work and finding things that resonate with me and wanting to implement that in my own work. I personally like minimal, stark and dark sort of photos and I gravitate to artists that have this same feel to their photography. It sort of feeds itself taking in and outputting.
So I would just get a camera and shoot now and worry about whether you want to take classes later.
velvet_nitemare said:
This is a really extensive subject to tackle but you'll be perfectly fine with any entry level cameras from Nikon, Canon or Sony (entry level for Canon are the Rebel series). Though you may want to look into Mirrorless cameras too (like the Olympus PEN cameras, Panasonic's DMC-GFX and Sony's NEX series of cameras). They're compact and pack the same great IQ the larger DSLR cameras provide.
About tripods, I think its good to get one and get in the habit of using one when appropriate. Some people hate them though. I personally own a POS one I bought from Walmart. It gets the job done but you'll find that if you like the benefits of tripod you'll need a better one down the line.
velvet_nitemare said:
Not really. You can shoot JPEG and the camera will process the images for you via their in camera image processing software (by applying different curves which effect contrast and color saturation). You can also set, in camera, what type of look you want from your JPEGS if you want to get a specific look.
Beyond that is RAW shooting (essentially a blank template of a photo). These type of photos require processing of some sort (if just to convert them to a usable image). They allow a very large latitude of post work versus JPEG. If you buy a Canon camera Canon will provide you with what you need to work on such images which is called DPP (Digital Photo Professional). DPP is the program I use to work on my own RAW files.
velvet_nitemare said:
I don't know of any sites in particular but I'd suggest you start shooting now and also take in other peoples work. Find what pulls at you and follow it in whatever direction it takes you. Also shoot for yourself and what you find emotionally impactful or at least visually interesting. Take pictures of ducks and stairs and flowers and clouds. Just the act of photographing something and considering a scene or subject will push you forward as far as knowledge of your camera and the better you know your camera the easier it will be to get the look you want out of a photo.
Finally, shoot for yourself. What I mean by this is to choose subject and mood that you want not what you think other people would prefer or find striking. You'll often see people on the Internet that shoot for recognition of their work and general accolades. It can lead down a path of shooting photos you care not one bit for and will eventually kill your interest in photography.
BlueTsunami
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On a separate note. Here's something close to my dream setup (scroll down a bit in the link)...
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1038448/13#9872241
...replace the 3C body with the NEX-7 and I'll be in heaven. That's a Leica 28mm Summicron Aspherical by the by.
'Cause I'm in a gearhead sort of mood, let us look at its MTF graph (which is gained from testing a physical lens, this isn't theoretical like Nikon or Canon's plots)...
From this you can see that the lens is extremely sharp in the center wide open and extends gracefully out to the edge. Stopped down to f/5.6 its phenomenal across the field except for the smallest of detail (which fast lenses usually struggle with) which is still picks up nicely. It also shows a very minimal amount of distortion on Full Frame.
Factor in how small it is and the profile of the NEX when using a small lens. Then there's the build quality. Just perfect. $4000 though.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1038448/13#9872241
...replace the 3C body with the NEX-7 and I'll be in heaven. That's a Leica 28mm Summicron Aspherical by the by.
'Cause I'm in a gearhead sort of mood, let us look at its MTF graph (which is gained from testing a physical lens, this isn't theoretical like Nikon or Canon's plots)...
From this you can see that the lens is extremely sharp in the center wide open and extends gracefully out to the edge. Stopped down to f/5.6 its phenomenal across the field except for the smallest of detail (which fast lenses usually struggle with) which is still picks up nicely. It also shows a very minimal amount of distortion on Full Frame.
Factor in how small it is and the profile of the NEX when using a small lens. Then there's the build quality. Just perfect. $4000 though.
I am currently using the T2i Rebel (EOS 550D) with a EF-S 18-55mm IS (basic lens).
While I am really happy with my camera so far I would love a camera with a better zoom (while I would prefer to be starting at 18mm). I know there is a 18-88.
So I am looking for a better one, not to expensive (<$250 / 200 , if possible...) what would peple suggest?
It has been asked a million times maybe but I don't have time to search the whole thread so.
While I am really happy with my camera so far I would love a camera with a better zoom (while I would prefer to be starting at 18mm). I know there is a 18-88.
So I am looking for a better one, not to expensive (<$250 / 200 , if possible...) what would peple suggest?
It has been asked a million times maybe but I don't have time to search the whole thread so.
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From 43rumors:
Newer new "X" "Pro" whatever m4/3 lenses. If these are constant aperture I think they at least have one buyer of the 12-35.
Newer new "X" "Pro" whatever m4/3 lenses. If these are constant aperture I think they at least have one buyer of the 12-35.
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Thx for this. Much appreciated.BlueTsunami said:
itwasTuesday said:From 43rumors:
Newer new "X" "Pro" whatever m4/3 lenses. If these are constant aperture I think they at least have one buyer of the 12-35.
Can't tell how big are they. No tripod mounts though.
Has 4/3 released any large aperture zoom that has consistent aperture? Besides the the Olympus 14-35 35-100 monsters?
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