If I end up sticking with my Canon system I'll be getting the 28mm lens. I'll let you know what I think if it happens.
First leaked picture of Olympus OM-D
I would be intrigued by this camera if the sensor was APS-C. Looks great.
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If I end up sticking with my Canon system I'll be getting the 28mm lens. I'll let you know what I think if it happens.
I would be intrigued by this camera if the sensor was APS-C. Looks great.
Don't count on it, it's going to be a Micro 4/3 sensor so that it will be compatible with m4/3 lenses.
ErnieMcCracken
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Just got in the Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro. Never shot macro before but definitely looking forward t it.
Rentahamster
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It was a great budget lens 5 years ago when there weren't a lot of alternatives (especially for Nikon AF-S). I had to send mine in for recalibration, though, due to back focus issues.
Btw, there's a proper review of the pre-production X-Pro1 here: http://translate.google.ro/translat.../www.f64.ro/blog/2012/01/20/test-fuji-x-pro1/
Lots of comparison tests with the D3 with equivalent quality lenses. They're favorable, except for the 18mm lens currently having some issues.
High ISO performance..............
Yeah.
Lots of comparison tests with the D3 with equivalent quality lenses. They're favorable, except for the 18mm lens currently having some issues.
High ISO performance..............
Yeah.
man of science
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OM-D? What?
I LOVE my OM-1... when is that thing being revealed?
I LOVE my OM-1... when is that thing being revealed?
Wow not bad.
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February 8th.
Looks like it will be launched the month after that at a price above the E-P3 but below the NEX7.
The (semi-)confirmed highlights:
- OM-like body design
- weather-sealed
- magnesium body
- 5-axis IBIS (not sure what that means, but it sounds like the IBIS system is overhauled)
- built-in EVF (same resolution as the VF2 external viewfinder for Pen cameras)
- faster AF than the latest generation of Pen cameras (probably not optimized for C-AF though)
- 16MP (sensor unconfirmed, but it's a good bet it's a modified version of the G3 sensor)
- Similar OLED screen as the E-P3 but tilting
bggrthnjsus
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OM-D sounds cool i <3 my OM-1
Rentahamster
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You can also try saving as uncompressed TIFF files. When PS saves to psd files, it uses compression via only a single-threaded process.
these were LZW TIFFS. Should I not use LZW?
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No, the sensors in the GH line are dífferent. Panasonic doesn't share them (with Olympus).
The assumption is that, since Oly doesn't manufacture its own sensors, no new announcement for sensor partnership (though Samsung and Sony have shown interest) has been made and the OM-D has a MP bump (compared to the Pens), it must use the G3 sensor (also used in the Panasonic GX1).
Olympus of course modifies the sensor to meet its own AF specs (among other things) and then slaps its own image processing engine on top of it all.
Rentahamster
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Select the option for "none" when saving TIF. See if the time saved is worth the larger file size to you.
Oh so who made the sensors for the EP1 through EP3?
You're wrong. G3 got a slightly improved version of the GH2's 16.7M sensor, the GH1 had a 14M sensor. The new sensor allowed faster AF, less noise at same iso, etc.
This thread is huge! I just bought a Nikon Coolpix s8200 (my father swears by the brand, he was a former professional photographer in the 70's). *skip to last sentence if you don't want to read why*
I wanted to snap pictures at the Zoo before my vacation was over and the camera my mother had given to me second hand stopped working out of the blue! By the time I went to Best Buy to buy another, damn it was closed (online it said store hours were till 10 pm, and they closed at 9!!), but its my last day to purchase a camera before vaca is up..so I went to Walmart...the camera I wanted was out of stock (and that's after waiting 30 min before someone could find a key to the display! ARGH). Well, I decided to get a Nikon Coolpix s8200. I checked my phone real quick to see if the reviews were good (I was only looking at stars lol, not text).
Anyone have any personal opinions on the camera? I didn't have much of a problem buying a reasonable camera now and getting something way better later, so I'm not worried I made too brash a decision.
I wanted to snap pictures at the Zoo before my vacation was over and the camera my mother had given to me second hand stopped working out of the blue! By the time I went to Best Buy to buy another, damn it was closed (online it said store hours were till 10 pm, and they closed at 9!!), but its my last day to purchase a camera before vaca is up..so I went to Walmart...the camera I wanted was out of stock (and that's after waiting 30 min before someone could find a key to the display! ARGH). Well, I decided to get a Nikon Coolpix s8200. I checked my phone real quick to see if the reviews were good (I was only looking at stars lol, not text).
Anyone have any personal opinions on the camera? I didn't have much of a problem buying a reasonable camera now and getting something way better later, so I'm not worried I made too brash a decision.
reggieandTFE
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Nope. You're actually wrong. The GH2 sensor is actually an oversized 18mp multi-aspect sensor that allows you to get a full 16 mp image without cropping in 4:3,3:2 and 16:9. Although its optimized for video, it's still better than the G3/GX1 sensor for stills as well. A lot of people think that Panasonich doesn't share the GH sensors with Olympus for a competitive advantage and because they are oversized they wouldn't work as easily with the previous PENs' IBIS system.
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Panasonic.
Panasonic has provided (m)4/3 sensors for Olympus all the time, except for the very first 4/3 camera, the E1.
Lately there have been strong rumors of a Samsung-Olympus partnership with the Korean giant sharing components.
Salacious Crumb
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I figured it was time to dip my toe into this camera thing. I wanted something cheap, but not shit, but I quickly learned that you get what you pay for with cameras. So I turned to the second hand market and was able to nab myself a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 for $150.
I figure a 3 year old expensive camera ($750 rrp locally) would be better than a new $150 camera.
Reassure me of my purchase gaf, did I make the right decision, does the LX3 still hold up?
I figure a 3 year old expensive camera ($750 rrp locally) would be better than a new $150 camera.
Reassure me of my purchase gaf, did I make the right decision, does the LX3 still hold up?
Always-honest
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i have to say that manually focussing on lenses with video isn't that great anyway. Even with smooth lenses it's hard not to cause some vibration. I hate that. The image is so great. I'm still looking at ways to make focussing in video a real smooth experience on a DSLR
I stand corrected in regard to the minor GH2/G3 difference, but they're still not the same sensor used in GH1 as previously assumed.
What is not expensive to you?
1000$ full frame DSLR is tolerable.
Pachterballs
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dpreview savaged both the J1+N1 nikons in their reviews. Both less than 70%. I haven't been following but I was shocked when i read the review. that bad huh.
What bugs me is how ridiculosly expensive follow focus solutions are for DSLRs, when they are mostly just a rubber strapped on your focus ring with a dial.
I'd rather just put a jar opening rubber around my focus ring.But they are clunky. Wish someone had a very conveniant and affordable DIY follow focus setup.
Touch screen pull focus.
You can buy a 5D or 1DS Mark II for around 1000.
I don't think any Japanese company will make affordable FF because people would start using old MF lenses. You have to wait for an American company or the Chinese to do it, in some distant future.
Pachterballs
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The D800 should be $1500 or thereabouts. Not bad for full frame. Probably the $1300 mark.
I'm starting to wonder if something is up with the 1DX.
It's due out in a month and a half. The NFL playoffs are in full swing. Normally when Canon has a new flagship body so close to release there are pros who've been testing the body posting their results, often of NFL games and other pro sporting events. So far, nada. No real hands on previews out in the field, either.
It's due out in a month and a half. The NFL playoffs are in full swing. Normally when Canon has a new flagship body so close to release there are pros who've been testing the body posting their results, often of NFL games and other pro sporting events. So far, nada. No real hands on previews out in the field, either.
Totally this. I think thats how you do it withthe REDs.
that is one of the reasons I want this.
also did you mean buying it uses? because it's around 2000$.
Yeah I meant used. Also whoever said D800 will be 1300 got a chuckle out of me. Obviously somebody doesn't know Nikon.
It helps to have someone assisting you. A shoulder mount will do if you are shooting solo. The ideal solution I would guess is a focus puller, but I don't have one.
I use a Manfrotto 190XPROB and a Manfrotto 322RC2 joystick head and even when pulling focus the camera tens to remain pretty stationary. A joystick head is still less than ideal for video, though.
lol.
Not in this world.
It'll be $2,799 atleast.
Go check the price of the D700 btw.
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Is it primarily for videos and stills on the side? It makes a big difference. Most still cameras can do (full) HD videos, but you have limited controls over... everything.
But the current champ in that category and in that price range is the Panasonic GH2. No other camera comes close. Even better if you use hacked firmware.
Rumored to be discontinued soon. Bargains could be coming or you just wait for the successor.
CrudeDiatribe
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I use old MF lenses on my D90 now, why do you need an affordable full-frame camera to use them?
Sure, I still use it for street photography when I don't feel like lugging a DSLR around. Here's two albums I shot exclusively with the LX3: Berliner Farbe+Geometrie - Berliner Leben
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Great still camera.
Good for video.
Don't take my word for it. Read about it here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos60D/page16.asp
If he is talking AI lenses they won't meter.
Pentax K5. Oh, actually if you want to do more video stuff the t3i might be the better choice.
BlueTsunami
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As suggested, I'd just get used 5D or 1DsMKII. The 5DMKII is under 2K now too but I think the D700 is the better still camera and would get that over the 5DMKII (not being tied to a lens system).
Cool, will read this now.
I just finished reading/watching some reviews for the GH2, and it does seem like THE camera for my purpose, and it is in the perfect price range.
Will look into these. Thank you.
If anyone has more expertise and advice, please guide me, as I am a complete beginner.
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