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The Official Camera Equipment Megathread
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CrudeDiatribe
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I read this morning that you can in fact adjust the aperture on the D7000 in live-view with G/CPU lenses using the EV comp button.
I don't have a D7000, but will let you know when I get my D600.
I doubt it. More than likely that is using ISO shifting.
Edit: yeah I just played with it. Whoever said that is full of shit/doesn't know what they are talking about.
The ONLY way to get live view aperture control on the D7000 is to fit a lens with an aperture ring, and enable custom setting f6 > customize command dials > aperture setting > aperture ring.
As you can imagine this is a PITA due to nikons menu system. Thank god for the user modes on the command dial!
I just watched a video review of the 600 and it looks like it uses the same aperture control system as the 7000. Disappointing to say the least. I was hoping this could take over the 7D for video shooting, but this is a major flaw.
I only had 4 lenses, of which two are already sold. They were EF-S/Crop sensor third party lenses so they wouldn't have worked on a full frame body as they are meant to.
Besides, it makes sense to invest in EF/or nikon equivalent full frame glass. We are headed in that direction anyway...
I still would like a 5DmKIII, but as I'm more of an enthusiast who mostly uses the video features (and occasionally the stills - especially timelapse) I can't see myself justifying the investment (besides not having the money for it atm).
I am surprised you are not considering a Mk II, seems like a good balance of price vs. what you want.
No headphone jack. BIG omission. To me that is the single most annoying thing canon did - even more so than the no aperture control over d600 in live view.
Heck if 6D had only that, I'd consider it. Canon just cheaped out by trying to protect their cinema and flagship line. I dont care too much about the autofocus system, unclean HDMI stuff. But not knowing what you are recording in terms of audio really sucks when the competition provides that feature.
MKII is probably good - but since the 6D isnt out till december the MKII prices are still in the $1700 - $1900 region (in my country, dont show me US deals that are out of my grasp). \i'm not paying that much for a 4 year old camera. Even if it is one of the best. And at the same price point you have a more modern 6D. Plus I really want a camera where I can check up on my audio.
Get a Zoom H4N for audio, it'll give you much better audio than you'll get on-camera on any DSLR anyway. If the 6D's video quality is anywhere near that of the 5D MkIII (particularly on high ISOs), then I can see the 6D & H4N combo being the best deal for anyone looking to shoot video in that price range.
In either case, best wait for in-depth reviews of the video capabilities of each before committing yourself.
JLateralus
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NEX users - what do you use for a Macro lens? I know Sony has a 30mm e-mount, but I'd like something longer.
I'm not much of a manual focus guy for general purpose stuff, but I almost always use manual for macro, so a manual lens + adapter ring would be just fine.
Something in the sub $500 range would be a bonus too.
I'm not much of a manual focus guy for general purpose stuff, but I almost always use manual for macro, so a manual lens + adapter ring would be just fine.
Something in the sub $500 range would be a bonus too.
CrudeDiatribe
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Huh. Here is the discussion on dpreview.com. I only have a D90 and have only shot video with a 28mm f/2.8 AI-S on it.
D600 is at the store though. Tonight.
I love the camera. I'm new to photography, but I think I got some pretty good shots with it from Vegas.
Yeah that guy is flat out wrong. The exposure compensation in live view shifts the ISO to give you a preview of the exposure...
If you are in shutter priority mode the screen will say it is changing the f-stop, but it isn't. It will only change if you release the shutter to take a pic, or exit/re-enter live view.
Trust me. The design of the nikon mechanical aperture actuation doesn't allow this. They updated the lever in the D800/D4 ect but apparently left it the same (to save on cost is my guess) in the D600.
NEX users - what do you use for a Macro lens? I know Sony has a 30mm e-mount, but I'd like something longer.
I'm not much of a manual focus guy for general purpose stuff, but I almost always use manual for macro, so a manual lens + adapter ring would be just fine.
Something in the sub $500 range would be a bonus too.
You rarely need AF for macro. The cheapest its probably various generations Tamron of 90/2.8. Do you have other DLR camera?
JLateralus
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BlueTsunami
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NEX users - what do you use for a Macro lens? I know Sony has a 30mm e-mount, but I'd like something longer.
I'm not much of a manual focus guy for general purpose stuff, but I almost always use manual for macro, so a manual lens + adapter ring would be just fine.
Something in the sub $500 range would be a bonus too.
Possibly look into adapting a vintage macro lens? You'll probably b looking at $150 to $300 for a midrange to nice one. The focusing action for these manual lenses will make precision manual focusing that much easier at the macro level.
fuzzyreactor
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Damn I want the gh3 but only have 1500. Should I just get gh2? Other suggestions for video use?
JLateralus
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I'd be down with that... what would you suggest? Something like a Canon FD lens vintage?
Sorry guise, couldn't resist...
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Heh you haven't joined the team yet and you are already hard Nikon fan.
Well, I'd suggest waiting for reviews of both the 6D and the D600 before committing to either, but the 6D is potentially a great value camera for video for someone who's capturing audio off-camera.
Ah yeah forgot that Nikon uses it for wireless.
the kit lens is still sizable and the zoom range kinda sucks. But if you care about image quality you are right though, I have a GF2 with the 14mm pancake and it's crazy. I kind of want the power 14-42 pancake but not sure if convenience is worth the price.
IMO the pancake zoom is not worth the money. Look at the way Sony price its pancake zoom ($150 with camera or $250 without camera). Panosonic will drop the price soon to compete.
Nah, I'm just calling it like it is, in terms of specs. I'm sure there is more to cameras than spec sheets though - so as always lets wait for what professional reviewers have to say after actually using the two products.
Would still prefer a mkIII over a d800, though. Just havent got the green.
CrudeDiatribe
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Yeah, it's pretty great. Never use it for anything else. Wouldn't mind a built in filter to restrict it to IR only (where the signalling occurs). Some people use exposed negatives for that purpose.
Damn, so many FF choices. Taking my camera to my six year old son soccer practice yesterday was a HUGE mistake, i know want a camera with more than 9 freaking FP. Itook some decent action pics with my 60D yesterday but i would have liked better focusing at times.
Edit: yeah i use my 60D built in flash to trigger my 430 remotely, it is useful.
Edit: yeah i use my 60D built in flash to trigger my 430 remotely, it is useful.
Schattenjäger
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About to purchase and get into the game- thinking a d7000 but now I hear about this full frame d600 -
As an amateur - should I go with the d600 ??
As an amateur - should I go with the d600 ??
Yeah I'm only planning to keep the body as a backup camera, still trying to decide if I want to get NEX-6, Fuji XE-1, or GH3.
CrudeDiatribe
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Love love love the D600. Here's my first upload (no RAW processing, just a bit on the JPEG): It's not a cat.
Seems like an awfully big purchase for a new hobby. You certainly don't need one to learn photography or take great pictures.
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Seems like an awfully big purchase for a new hobby. You certainly don't need one to learn photography or take great pictures.
I'd get an entry level body and a 35mm prime lens and wait until you're comfortable with the fundamental camera operations (Aperture, Shutter, ISO, and others) and post-processing. Photography can very time consuming and involved. It doesn't make sense to throw a lot of money into when you may not stick with it.
On the other hand my first camera was a Hasselblad.
On the other hand my first camera was a Hasselblad.
D7000 + $1000 for lenses/flash/tripod would be much better for someone starting from zero.
I love my 30mm.
Art Teitlebaum
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I once had a Sig 30 1.4 on Sony A, but I wasn't very happy with it. Sharpness was good only above 2.8 so I preferred the Sony 1.8 which was sharp from the beginning. The build was very fine though and AF was on the spot.
radios shipping overview
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If you buy one, make sure you can return it. The problem with the Sigma 30mm is quality control/sample variation. If you get a good sample, you'll be happy. If you don't, you'll want to exchange it for another one.
In case anyone cares, I just came back from my vacation and I rented the 8-15mm fisheye and the 16-35mm f/2.8L. I liked using them both, but didn't use the fisheye as much as I thought I would. Got a lot of compliments on the 16-35mm ("that's a nice lens!").
Some sample shots from each.
Was lots of fun. Might rent some again next time, cause I sure as heck can't afford those lenses, haha. I think my next purchase is a samyang 35mm 1.4
Some sample shots from each.
Was lots of fun. Might rent some again next time, cause I sure as heck can't afford those lenses, haha. I think my next purchase is a samyang 35mm 1.4
Snytbaggen
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I'm thinking of buying a D7000 next week to replace my D40, which I grew out of a long time ago. Is Nikon expected to release the successor to D7000 soon or is it "safe" to buy it? I know the D600 just came out, but it's way too expensive for me.
Even if they released something new, it's unlikely to match the current sub 1k price of a d7000.
The d7000 sensor is still an amazing sensor. Will it's replacement be better? Sure. Either it will cost at least $200 more or lack features that the d7000 has in order to match price.
CrudeDiatribe
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In February, Nikon Rumors said there would be three more DSLR bodies this year. So far we've had D600 and D3200. There have been no rumours that I've seen about the supposed third.
Nikon is a very leaky ship, I doubt very much you'll not hear about the D7000 replacement ahead of time.
By that logic there is no more Nikon DSLR this year. IMO D300s will get a refresh before D7000.
D7000 is a pretty smokin' deal right now.
Super busy, D600 is pretty great so far...
a couple of full res samples ISO 6400
my theory right now: D7000 continues on at sub $1000 price. New D300s high end DX model at the rumored $1600 D600 price.
Super busy, D600 is pretty great so far...
a couple of full res samples ISO 6400
my theory right now: D7000 continues on at sub $1000 price. New D300s high end DX model at the rumored $1600 D600 price.
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