Pixel Pete
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Took my 50mm 1.8 out to dinner the other night and decided it's just not versatile enough on my APS-C Sony. But I love the prime quality and the 1.8 speed, so I've purchased the 35mm 1.8!
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The Official Camera Equipment Megathread
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CrudeDiatribe
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The D5000 isn't obsolete, one can still take great photos with it. The D5100 is newer/more capable. Does she want/need the 55-200mm lens right away? If so, get that one.
reggieandTFE
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Hmm, OK.
This doesn't even include all the Olympus PEN cameras, the legacy 4/3 lenses you can use or the entire set of Panasonic G lenses and cameras.
ISO performance is great on the Sony cams, but there's more to a system than shooting in the dark.
The 5100 is a WHOLE lot better than the 5000.
D5100 has the awesome sensor from the D7000... 5000 is the old busted sensor from the d90.
You will be using the 18-55 90% of the time with it, unless she wants to take bird or sport pics.
bingo. even at that, you have the option of very fast primes such as the 20mm f/1.7...i took some shots at the atlanta aquarium this weekend, i'll post some up when i get a chance.
I have to say that it depends on what you want it for but honestly I think all I need is clean 1600 ISO and a fast prime to pair with it.
I found on my D90 noise would sometimes get in the way at 1600.
BlueTsunami
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I hope the rumor of one without the AA filter is true. Landscape photographers will rejoice.
BlueTsunami
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Yep! That mixed with the supposed very high resolution sensor, its going to be extremely interesting to see the IQ from the RAW files.
whats the main difference between this and something like my G3? That has an EVF, small SLR style body, adjustable rear screen, m4/3 etc.
Am I missing something other than 70's styling?
BlueTsunami
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From what I've read that's pretty much it. I think the dials may be different too? But other than that it seems to be pulling internals from already released products.
Maximilian E.
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You can very quickly run into problems without an AA filter if you don't have some advanced software to process the files afterwards. That site really doesn't have great real-world examples...
I'll take an AA filter + sharpening in post over running into moire problems most days of the week.
I'll take an AA filter + sharpening in post over running into moire problems most days of the week.
Maximilian E.
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True, I was thinking about this as well... so in hindsight, perhaps I hestitated a bit.
Perhaps Fujifilm XPro-1 or Nikon D800E can be my solution..?
Moire is the main problem, but LR4 can fix that easily.
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/02/04/why-remove-the-anti-aliasing-aa-filter-in-the-nikon-d800e.aspx/
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/02/04/why-remove-the-anti-aliasing-aa-filter-in-the-nikon-d800e.aspx/
BlueTsunami
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Thing with moire, its supposed to be made a non-issue with higher megapixel sensors that can capture the right level of detail (and beyond). Its probably the reason Nikon is humoring the idea of an AA less body with the D800 and its supposed 36MP sensor.
mclaren777
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The long awaited replacement of the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L has finally shown up in pictures.
Specs:
82mm filter diameter
Lighter than version I
Cost of $1799$1899
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Fuuu.. i can't wait for some reviews (and a price drop...
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mclaren777
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This lens should probably have IS for that price.
I'll probably just get a 24-105mm instead.
I'll probably just get a 24-105mm instead.
I call the Sigma size.
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interesting timing indeed.... They waited those sneaky bastards.
Its what I did when I shot Canon. Gorgeous lens. That as a walkabout, a couple of fast primes and a macro, and a decent telephoto and you're set.
For me that was the 24-105 as walkabout, 85 1.8, 50 1.8, and 100-400 IS (perfect airshow lens)
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hmmm...
this would be awesome on an OM-D!
Cost just as much the OM-D too!
Tino will call you a fanboy for wanting either!
The long awaited replacement of the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L has finally shown up in pictures.
Specs:
• 82mm filter diameter
• Lighter than version I
• Cost of $1799–$1899
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Finally...reason for the 24-70 f/2.8L MKI to go down in price. It will be mine (long distance future, though!)
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Pixel Pete
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Does anyone have any experience with light loss with Sony's SLT cameras? I'm not in a position to buy right now, but I still like to know where my gear path may lead from my entry level alpha...I don't really like that sony have appeared to entirely adopted SLT tech, which is cool tech but limits people somewhat if they want to keep their sony lenses but upgrade their body while still using a traditional mirror...
BlueTsunami
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I believe its a little more than 1/3rd a stop of light
Rentahamster
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I am so pre-ordering that D800 the second it becomes available on Amazon.com
Looks kind of droopy. I bets its supper comfy to hold though!
Pixel Pete
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I'm more wondering if people have really noticed. Maybe the ISO performance compensates for it? 1/3 of a stop isn't negligible by any means.
I just can't help but love a fast prime (even the cheapest 1.8 primes) which makes me concerned about losing any wiggle room in low light because they wanted the camera to shoot at 10fps (which interests me almost not at all)
Hcoregamer00
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With the rumors of the price being in the $1900 range for Version II with no IS the 24-70L v1 will likely keep its value.
Hiro_Kunimi_80
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sooooo goood
What's your bottom line? $3600?
Amazing. Really planning on a FF later, but the (awesome) D7000 will do for now.
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BlueTsunami
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Sorta tempted to get the D800 since I own two AI lenses already and one Zeiss Contax/Yashica lens that can have its mount switched out. But it only cost me $150 so I'm willing to get another 50mm lens with the native F mount.
Id like a brush up on this - why do flagship cams like the D4 and 1DX boast their sensors with lesser mps (16 and 18)?
What is the relationship between mp amd iso?
Because most pros know they don't need a lot of megapixels. Its mostly prosumers/enthusiasts/pixel peepers or croppers that feel they need more pixels.
simple answer: more pixels equals smaller pixels, which equals less light hitting each pixel which produces more noise at any ISO.
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