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The Official Camera Equipment Megathread
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zephervack
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If and when they release the FF Nex... would it be technically possible to use the same NEX lenses or would something new need to be implemented?
Pagusas
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nothing about the specs or anything, I just do not like the body style/Retro look at all. I do not really like retro anything, just a personal taste thing.
That doesnt mean I wont consider it, and it sounds like a seriously awesome camera. At the end of the day I'm not overly concerned about how it looks, but for first impressions with the product, I find it ugly.
^^^ Just get the black version and mask tape out every logo.
I doubt it. The FF version need to have a bigger mount.
Sony can make the FF NEX with shorter flange distance and then make a adapter to use the APS NEX lens.
It's not like you have more than 1 great NEX lens anyway.
I doubt it. The FF version need to have a bigger mount.
Sony can make the FF NEX with shorter flange distance and then make a adapter to use the APS NEX lens.
It's not like you have more than 1 great NEX lens anyway.
Forsete
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IIRC they already have a FF NEX videocamera.
Yes they do.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/0...-VG-30-APS-C-model-and-18-200-power-zoom-lens
So it works with the mount. APS-C lenses will probably work in crop-mode.
FF NEX lenses though? No idea.
They might do a new mount for FF NEX, nothing is set in stone.. It is still in the testing stage according to SAR.
But according to Sony the mount was made with FF in mind, I read that a few years ago.
Edit: Are the Zeiss E-mount (not talking about the fantastic Sony Zeiss lens) "cinema" lenses or whatever they are called APS-C or do they cover the whole FF area?
Probably why there's a lot of collaboration between Sony and Zeiss right now. They are probably hoping there's a couple of good lenses (real Zeiss) for FF Nex near launch. Otoh, it will be interesting to see how much better Nikon and Pentax can do with the same sensor Sony makes. They both seem to be able to push the sensor much more than Sony themselves.
Valkyr Junkie
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The 3 coming out in a few months are APS-C, but there will be FF E-mount lenses from Zeiss next year.
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-zeiss-e-mount-full-frame-lens-scheduled-for-a-june-2014-release/
Cute Dragon Here
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I've been beginning to wonder whether I should get a telephoto zoom lens for my NEX-5R - sometimes I feel the limits of the kit lens' at full telephoto. Sometimes I just can't get close enough.
Any suggestions? Native lenses are preferred, but if there's something that's non-native but good, I might get an adapter.
Any suggestions? Native lenses are preferred, but if there's something that's non-native but good, I might get an adapter.
Forsete
Member
Nice thanks.
Way to expensive though. I want some G glass from Sony. E24 which I got already was past my pain threshold for price. But in the end worth it. I love 24 for a 1.5 crop sensor.
CrudeDiatribe
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Here's another RX1 review by James Duncan Davidson (aka not Ken Rockwell).
Instigator
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Just a guess, but retro designs are not for everybody. I think Fuji still nails it but the Olympus OM-D looks like a boxy turd. It could be the other way around for the other guy.
Pagusas
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Thats one of the most glowing reviews I've ever read. So confusing. Luckily I dont mind waiting for a while as I have a new toy coming in soon thanks to the company :-D I'll post pics soon
BlueTsunami
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If the NEX team models the theoretical FF NEX off the RX1 (but more robust in regards to feature set)... I can't even fathom this.
It probably will be like a big NEX-7 but with that orange strip thing.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Is it just me, or is the formatting of his website enlarging the photos so that they appear a little blurrier than intended?
Another RX1 review:
http://www.minimallyminimal.com/blog/sonyrx1
I fund some of his criticisms of the X100 in this odd though; he gave it a glowing review recently.
http://www.minimallyminimal.com/blog/sonyrx1
I fund some of his criticisms of the X100 in this odd though; he gave it a glowing review recently.
DarkJediKnight
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My New Lens! Just put a order on it. Sigma 30mm 1.4 for my 60D. Couldn't resist the $289 price.
It's time to get on with the B-O-K-E-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DarkJediKnight
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Oops. Double post
CrudeDiatribe
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Compared to Ken Rockwell?! I know whose opinions I trust more.
As you scale your browser window, it swaps in one of three versions, and for the smallest two will scale them. He may also detect high-res displays and swap in bigger images.
SnakeswithLasers
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My New Lens! Just put a order on it. Sigma 30mm 1.4 for my 60D. Couldn't resist the $289 price.
It's time to get on with the B-O-K-E-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jesus, I literally was about to post a pic of mine. Got the same lens, today. It's like they're friends.
My New Lens! Just put a order on it. Sigma 30mm 1.4 for my 60D. Couldn't resist the $289 price.
It's time to get on with the B-O-K-E-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give us some feedback or post some shots. The reviews are very mixed on this one. Mostly due to quality build issues.
SUPARSTARX
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Mm... I'm thinking of picking up the Nikon 50mm 1.8G for some portrait shooting. What's a good price I should be aiming to get this for?
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Somewhere around $200 new, if you can find it in stock. Amazon and BH might be sold out. Could try Best Buy or Adorama, too.
Fair enough. Does that make it the most expensive p&s out there then?
element
Member
I've rented that before. It is a little slow, but for $289 you can't go wrong.
My New Lens! Just put a order on it. Sigma 30mm 1.4 for my 60D. Couldn't resist the $289 price.
It's time to get on with the B-O-K-E-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The new Sigma 35mm 1.4 is GOD LIKE!!
I rented it a couple months ago. Built quality is amazing and the AF was FAST!
Deep Sea Diver by shinyidolcom, on Flickr
Deep Sea Diver by shinyidolcom, on Flickr
Filmed this too at the same show, http://youtu.be/6O30JyorVvw
Yeah that sounds good that its compatible with the older nikon lenses
Well after much thinking I went with the Nikon D5200, is a sweet deal where I get the wireless adapter, 16GB SD card and original Nikon bag for the same price as one without, had to buy it lol. Now I'm almost broke if I don't manage to sell my old Powershot G12 haha...
Rentahamster
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shinshoryuken
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What a good price for a used OM-D with 12-15mm kit lense?
shinshoryuken
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Thank you! someone local is selling one, guess his price ain't that great.
Yes, its more expensive the Leica's "point and Shoot" , $1999 X1/X2.
Ken gets a lot of grief but if you understand how his opinions color his writing (and when his tongue is in cheek) he is usually pretty good.
CrudeDiatribe
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I do actually enjoy some of his writing. I think his site is absolutely terrible for people who are just getting into things, though. I also don't particularly like his photography and am more inclined to listen to photographers whose work I admire.
Let's see where he criticizes the RX1:
Out-of-camera JPEGs have colour he doesn't like.
Nobody besides Rockwell (and people that happily took their 35mm film to the supermarket for developing) give a flying fuck about a camera's JPEG processing.
Auto-ISO has unchangeable defaults and he doesn't like that.
OK. This probably wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, though hopefully it's easy to turn auto ISO off in situations the otherwise sensible default settings wouldn't work for me. I see from the manual that ISO can be put on the custom function button so you can set it from auto to 102400.
I use auto ISO on my D600; works great until I break out my strobe and then I turn it off. It's not really the end of the world.
Art Teitlebaum
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In addition to this, his taste regarding colours is well...quite individual. He is fond of rather flashy colours. I'm not. It's just his personal opinion that leads to his verdict.
The auto-ISO thing really is an issue, but not a huge one imo.
JustHadToJoin
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if an individual wanted to start taking pictures of her grilfriend who wants to model a bit (or just feel like a model), would you recommend her to get a regular DSLR camera and just practice getting good shots? Like one of those Canon Rebel camera's. Any additional pieces? This individual would be pretty new to the camera scene, so wouldn't know where to start.
Art Teitlebaum
Member
Good portrait lens (i.e. moderate tele) and a potent flash would help a lot.
Pagusas
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Considering the Electronic Viewfinder add-on is $500, yeah its ment to be seen as the highest end point and shoot.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=907012&is=REG&Q=&A=details
JustHadToJoin
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those are lenses I see, but what do you two mean by potent/ off camera flash?
Flash that can go off even thought its not attached to the top of the camera.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=off+camera+flash
Pick your system first, worry about the flash later. Flash system is different on each brand.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yes.
Yes. It doesn't even have to be an expensive one. A cheap model from a few years back would be fine too.
A 50mm prime lens, at least. (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7JU/?tag=neogaf0e-20) ~$100
If you're on a budget:
Canon EF 75-300mm (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004THD0/?tag=neogaf0e-20) ~$140
And a 5-in-1 light reflector (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y2KC7W/?tag=neogaf0e-20) ~$25
That, plus the kit lens will give you the widest variety of possible looks for the least amount of money. The reflector disc, if you can figure out how to use it well, will give you a very cheap way of making your photos look a lot better.
Then start simple, and don't overdo it in the beginning, otherwise you won't know what the hell you're getting into.
My wife got a Nikon D3100 and the lens that came with it. I know nothing about photography(I guess I'll get the dummies book for it),but is the 18-35mm lens ok for normal pictures? Kids,dog,and family outings. We have been using our phones for a camera for a long time and it was time to get something else.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
The lens is fine in areas that have enough light (outside during the daytime, or a brightly lit room with lots of windows or lights).
In darker settings, like at dawn/dusk, or in a dim restaurant, you will have a harder time and will have to use the flash. Using the built in flash will give you that generic, "flash in the face" look that a lot of photos have, so you'll probably want a lens that is more sensitive to light.
The cheapest good one would be this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2PPT0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
About 200 bucks. This should be sufficient for more dimly lit indoor areas, but something like a candlelit dinner would be pushing it.
The RX1 would be pretty much my ideal camera if it had the NEX7's EVF in place of the pop-up flash (who uses a pop-up flash when they've got that sensor and lens combo, anyway?) The add-on EVF looks just that little bit too awkward for my liking.
Not that I'd ever be able to afford the RX1, but a man can dream.
Not that I'd ever be able to afford the RX1, but a man can dream.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
It's cheap, has good image quality, and is sensitive to light, however the thing that you give up is zoom functionality.
Learn how to move yourself to zoom instead. Have fun!
arnoldocastillo2003
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Thanks very much for y`all opinions, I would love to buy the NEX 7 but I dont have that kind of money to spend.
I have decided to buy the Sony Nex 5N with the Sony Nex 50 mm 1.8 lens.
Hopefully I can start with taking photos again and master the new camera also.
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