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The Official Camera Equipment Megathread
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NathanMcMahon
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So, is this comparable to a T4i in that it's an intro camera into their x line? Interesting.
345triangle
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seriously mourning the loss of aperture rings and shutter speed dials over here
You control the aperture on the lens...wait, there is no aperture ring on the lens??? How do you use this lens on the other bodies?
Fuck, there is no aperture ring on the 27mm pancake either.
345triangle
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yeah, exactly. i really don't want a fragmented X-mount lens lineup where there's a lower tier that won't work well on certain bodies, but that sure looks like what fuji is doing.
i was going to get the 27mm pancake, now i'm pretty sure i won't. firmware won't make this make sense.
i was going to get the 27mm pancake, now i'm pretty sure i won't. firmware won't make this make sense.
StopMakingSense
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I can see why people not ready for the files for the D800 have a lot of problems, they are a beast to process and store.
Luckily, I planned accordingly and bumped my computer to 24GB of RAM and bought 2 2TB drives for new photo drive and backup. Have a couple panos already that are 5GB PSB files (still working on them) and had Photoshop using up to 16GB of RAM just to process the stitching. Wild. Just creating a TIF to edit a photo in Nik Filters makes a 140MB file.
Besides that, this camera is fucking incredible. Everything said about it's dynamic range is absolutely true as well. Amazing tool.
Luckily, I planned accordingly and bumped my computer to 24GB of RAM and bought 2 2TB drives for new photo drive and backup. Have a couple panos already that are 5GB PSB files (still working on them) and had Photoshop using up to 16GB of RAM just to process the stitching. Wild. Just creating a TIF to edit a photo in Nik Filters makes a 140MB file.
Besides that, this camera is fucking incredible. Everything said about it's dynamic range is absolutely true as well. Amazing tool.
peteykirch
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I'm in love with my D7000, finally picked up a 35mm 1.8 lens as well, and this thing is amazing. Colors really pop, crisp sharp focus, makes my prior DSLR (Nikon D40) seem like some childs toy.
Do you guys know whether there's any competition for the RX-100 coming in the next month or so? Or if Sony is planning a revised model? I'm still planning on heading to China in late August, so that gives me a bit more time to buy and I want to have the latest and greatest in that range. Thanks!
Supposedly they are announcing another model with articulating screen next week...
Hello everyone, I have a question about which camera I should buy.
I can get a Nikon J1, with a stock lens, I believe its a 10-30 lens for $225. The same store is also selling on clearance a Sony Nex f3k, for $250. Speaking to the store clerk, she told me the Nikon would be a better buy, however looking through some reviews of both cameras, it looks like the Sony camera may be the better choice. With that said, what do you guys think I should get?
Also, buying lens for both cameras, which one offers more options? Can you only attach the mirrorless brand lens to each of these cameras?
I can get a Nikon J1, with a stock lens, I believe its a 10-30 lens for $225. The same store is also selling on clearance a Sony Nex f3k, for $250. Speaking to the store clerk, she told me the Nikon would be a better buy, however looking through some reviews of both cameras, it looks like the Sony camera may be the better choice. With that said, what do you guys think I should get?
Also, buying lens for both cameras, which one offers more options? Can you only attach the mirrorless brand lens to each of these cameras?
Cute Dragon Here
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Used or old new stock?
Do you have any other mirrorless options? Considered budget DSLRs?
There are adapters for both of these mounts, by the way, if you're willing to venture into adapter territory.
You're right, thanks! The sites I found mention a 6/27 announce date, so does that indicate a fall release? If so, boooo! They also mention a new CMOS censor, WiFi and NFC, but no talk about the screen.
Cute Dragon Here
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Well originally I wanted compactness but even the smaller Nikon J1 compared to the NEX with the lens attached doesn't make it compact enough without taking a bag with you, so relative potential image quality.
The NEX is a better deal than the J1. It comes with a lens right?
You can trush it for a year and sell it for around the same price. As for F3 vs J1. Nikon has better AF but worse at everything else.
It does come with a lens. I want the camera to also be able to record decent videos but still take great pictures. Sounds like the F3 is the winner however.
Little peeved at canon right now. My 7d after owning it since it's release, my batteries suddenly no longer display the charge count. Looking online, seems as though I have a nice 200 dollar service bill coming my way if I happen to get it repaired. Otherwise, the camera works, but I can't see the charge which SUCKS because I primarily shoot weddings.
Anyone else experience this on their canon body?
Anyone else experience this on their canon body?
Not in the 8 years with my Rebel XT.
My xti is still going strong!
Cute Dragon Here
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I hope you enjoy your NEX-F3, then.
Do remember to check what's bundled, by the way. Don't want to be missing something when you should have it.
Just ordered it ! I'll report back as soon as I get it.
Thanks you all for your advices
345triangle
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considering this upon the official announcement, the MX-1 does actually look like the best entry-level mirrorless option today. even if i'd personally miss the viewfinder and traditional controls, the standard modern layout looks to have been done better than just about any other camera in its class (it's small but has twin dials and a bunch of other stuff) and the image quality will be pretty unbeatable not to mention access to fuji's rapidly growing and increasingly awesome lens catalog. even the new kit lens sounds better than most.
plus there's an x-pro/E1 update coming with faster autofocus and peaking to bring it in line with the M, so i'm happy.
So the Nikkor DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR IF-ED I have seems to have trouble auto focusing. I just pulled it out to use it with my nifty-fifty to take some macro shots and it makes a weird squeeking noise and can never seem to find the focus correctly except for very rarely. Sometimes it seems to even lock up completely and the focus ring becomes immovable even if I put it in manual, though flipping the focus switch on the lens back and forth unlocks it. Is it the Silent Wave Motor that's broken? I suspect so but just want to see if anyone can confirm it. Oh and this seems to happen mostly when the lens is zoomed in. When its at 55mm it seems to work.
The really odd thing is that this lens has just been standing on my shelf for over 2 years. I bought a Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR IF-ED so I haven't been using it at all since then. And last time I used it it worked just fine. I did drop it one time from waist-height onto a dirt road but managed to soften the fall a bit with my leg, and when I mounted the lens afterwards it worked just like before and continued to work fine for several months after that. Then I bought the 70-300 and as I said it's just been standing on my shelf since then. So it's weird that it would just break like that.
Since I almost never use it I don't care that much, and it's a cheap lens as well, but I've been meaning to sell it so it kind of sucks a little. I don't think I'll bother sending it in for repair since I imagine the cost will likely be almost as much as a new one.
Edit: Another thing I noticed is that it seems the lens tells the camera that there isn't enough light even though there is. Sure it wasn't overly bright where I tested it but there's a flash symbol flashing in the viewfinder all the time. And when focusing it lights up the autofocus help light on the camera. So maybe it's more than just the focus motor that's broken. But even though these things happen, it still doesn't show "Low" on the shutter speed value like it would if it really was too dark. I dunno, it's weird.
The really odd thing is that this lens has just been standing on my shelf for over 2 years. I bought a Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR IF-ED so I haven't been using it at all since then. And last time I used it it worked just fine. I did drop it one time from waist-height onto a dirt road but managed to soften the fall a bit with my leg, and when I mounted the lens afterwards it worked just like before and continued to work fine for several months after that. Then I bought the 70-300 and as I said it's just been standing on my shelf since then. So it's weird that it would just break like that.
Since I almost never use it I don't care that much, and it's a cheap lens as well, but I've been meaning to sell it so it kind of sucks a little. I don't think I'll bother sending it in for repair since I imagine the cost will likely be almost as much as a new one.
Edit: Another thing I noticed is that it seems the lens tells the camera that there isn't enough light even though there is. Sure it wasn't overly bright where I tested it but there's a flash symbol flashing in the viewfinder all the time. And when focusing it lights up the autofocus help light on the camera. So maybe it's more than just the focus motor that's broken. But even though these things happen, it still doesn't show "Low" on the shutter speed value like it would if it really was too dark. I dunno, it's weird.
Where was it stored? If it sat for that long some of the lube could of dried/gotten crusty and/or there could be corrosion.
From the sounds of it though I am leaning towards some of the electronics gone bad. Flipping the switch back and forth sounds like some contact problems.
From the sounds of it though I am leaning towards some of the electronics gone bad. Flipping the switch back and forth sounds like some contact problems.
I just kept it on a shelf in my bedroom. Yeah I have no idea what it could be. It does sound likely that the electronics have gone bad though, somehow. When it's squeeking it doesn't sound healthy either. It's like there's some resistance for the motor maybe. And when the focus ring locks up it's completely stiff. Normally there's a little wiggle room on the focus ring but when that happens you can't move it at all. That's when you have to flick the switch two or three times for it to become normal again.
Not sure how electronics go bad by not being used unless it's in high humidity and condensation or something. But oh well. Luckily it wasn't one of my other lenses. Now I just don't know what to do with it.
Not sure how electronics go bad by not being used unless it's in high humidity and condensation or something. But oh well. Luckily it wasn't one of my other lenses. Now I just don't know what to do with it.
Why don't you keep the SLR and get a X100?
GlamFM
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I have a X100 and I hate it because the autofocus is crap and the manual focus is useless.
Apparently that was fixed with the X100s, but now I´m kind of burned on this camera.
The full frame and Zeiss combo on the RX1 seems so good!
If you don't really need AF speed it's probably doable.
GlamFM
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As long as it hits I´m fine.
Well its your money.
GlamFM
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I would sell my D800 for it. The question is if I would miss it.
My real problem is that I leave D800 at home most of the time because it´s so big.
hmm....
CrudeDiatribe
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Crazy? Depends on what you're shooting. This guy is a D800 shooter that is in love with his RX1 for his daily camera.
If you need the 24-70 for 'work', why not try a 35mm prime for fun on the D800? Cheaper than buying a RX1.
GlamFM
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Thank you. Great review. Just brought me closer to buying something I probably don´t need. Damn!
Hey guys, my gf and I are outdoorsy people and are looking into getting one of the "rugged" point and shoots. We want to bring a camera out on some adventures but there is a good (100%) chance of it getting at least rained on (if not dropped into some random body of water). Was wondering what sorts of features we should look for in a digital P&S, any sensors to look for or avoid, anything at all that can help me decide between then numerous options out there?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Valkyr Junkie
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This vid should give you an idea. Gives a good synopsis of a few of the new waterproof P&S cameras. I think the rugged Sony P&S cameras are supposed to be pretty good too.
http://youtu.be/btcljWkpg5U
Been looking at this for the past couple weeks as well. First of all, be aware that their image quality isn't going to be that great to begin with relative to the same class of P&S so you really get what you pay for... I really wish someone would make a fixed lens, high quality, waterproof camera instead of spending all the cost on waterproofing it and completely cheap out on the lens/sensor performance.
Any how, what's said in this article is roughly the general consensus, pretty much you have to pick whether any specific area is more important to you than the other... http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/features/2013-waterproof-camera-roundup
Does anyone know if adapters exist which allow you to reverse mount a lens on another reversed lens? Or failing that, if there are adapters that allow a 58mm or 62mm filter size to mount a 77mm+ filter size reversed. The most I can find is 58mm to 62mm... I ordered one that claimed to be 58mm to 77mm and when it arrived it was another 58/62.
StopMakingSense
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Picked up a Nikon 35-70 2.8D for 300 bucks tonight. Fantastic lens for the price. Matches up very well with my D800.
Jzero
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It's not really hard to get into it if you are interested in the subject of photography from the start. Just play around with the camera. You don't really need to know all the information, just focus on shutter speed and aperture. If you don't enjoy it right off the bat then you probably should look for a different hobby since it is an expensive one.
Cute Dragon Here
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First question. Compact, mirrorless, or DSLR? Most modern cameras should have a decent automatic mode and Program. Some come with a guide and/or handbook. And there's the rare few that provide you with a workshop. Of course, it all depends on what you're able to get.
Reverse mount on an already reversed lens? What does that do?
I'm fairly sure you need to stack a couple sizes to go from 58 to 77.
You already lost me. I understand that DSLR is what we call a Reflex in french, but aren't these above the $400-500 price range?
I found this on the subject, I'd say MILCs' look interesting, as I'm not sure if I need a DSLR.
Cute Dragon Here
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You already lost me. I understand that DSLR is what we call a Reflex in french, but aren't these above the $400-500 price range?
I found this on the subject, I'd say MILCs' look interesting, as I'm not sure if I need a DSLR.
You can always look for deals on cameras one generation old and they probably will have old new stock for them.
Best to check your options before I give you suggestions. Check both local stores and online for camera deals. What can you buy?
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