looks fine, lenses usually don't perform optimally on either end of the zoom and at f11 you probably are starting to see degradation on apsc. go shoot a flat brick wall at f8 and make sure you don't have front or back focus if you really want to analyze it. did you do any pp on it?
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Depends if you ever plan to buy other lenses for the 5T or use adapters with old lenses. If not, rather get a RX100. 700 $ is also rather cheap for a (new) RX100 III.
Can you take a sample shot in raw and post it?
Weird that the electricity pylon thingie is much sharper than the tree:
Majima Everywhere System
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I actually bumped up to looking at a6000 with the kit lens because they are a comparable price. They seem neck and neck, and I might favor the rx100 as a starter. An initial barrier for me might be making sure I have it on me. I have a playstation credit card that discounts it from full price, plus points.
hitsugi
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This can't be bolded enough. When it comes to cameras, especially Sony ones... unless you have a lot of lenses you're willing to use with adapters, or upwards of $800-1k to spend on a couple of fast primes, I see almost no reason to get anything outside of the RX100 line or the RX10 if you were to go that far.
The RX100 line is probably the smallest, best bang for the buck right now.
few things. the F stop is always at its best in the middle ranges. wide zoom lenses aren't the best at "sharpness", if shaprness is your priority you want wide "prime" lenses. thirdly, tree pictures with over head sun is basically THE WORST CONDITION for pictures ever. this condition brings out the worst in lenses.
Gavin Robertson
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Hey photoGAF, hoping wise heads in here can help.
Up until recently, I had a lovely Sony NEX-F3 that served the purpose of all round family camera very well. Unfortunately, one of the little ones got hold of it and the camera went the way of the dodo. So now it's time to invest in a new camera.
I'm tempted to go for an entry level DSLR, but I'm unsure of whether it's too much camera for me? While I'm a complete novice, I take a lot of photos, especially of my perpetually in motion kids. During these scant summer months I'm shooting photos every few days, minimum. These are mostly shared online with family. We're not really print people, but I guess if I shot something really nice... I also like to shoot video of the kids, mostly for sharing with family via Youtube.
So, what should I be looking at? A point and shoot along the lines of the RX100 II? Or something altogether more complicated in the Nikon D3300? Something in between? I want something that's going to help me shoot the best possible pictures most of the time, otherwise I'd just use my phone and save the cash. Unfortunately those end up a blurry mess , especially when the kids are bouncing around at 100mph.
Up until recently, I had a lovely Sony NEX-F3 that served the purpose of all round family camera very well. Unfortunately, one of the little ones got hold of it and the camera went the way of the dodo. So now it's time to invest in a new camera.
I'm tempted to go for an entry level DSLR, but I'm unsure of whether it's too much camera for me? While I'm a complete novice, I take a lot of photos, especially of my perpetually in motion kids. During these scant summer months I'm shooting photos every few days, minimum. These are mostly shared online with family. We're not really print people, but I guess if I shot something really nice... I also like to shoot video of the kids, mostly for sharing with family via Youtube.
So, what should I be looking at? A point and shoot along the lines of the RX100 II? Or something altogether more complicated in the Nikon D3300? Something in between? I want something that's going to help me shoot the best possible pictures most of the time, otherwise I'd just use my phone and save the cash. Unfortunately those end up a blurry mess , especially when the kids are bouncing around at 100mph.
For your usage case, RX100 is probably more suitable. Fast moving subjects aren't easy no matter how good a camera is and an entry level DSLR isn't going to help you much there. If shooting your kids playing sports later on, a DSLR maybe great with proper techniques (but MILC is catching up to it).
Most people use DSLRs with the kit lens, on auto mode, as a giant point and shoot. It's not too much camera for you, but personally as someone who isn't heavily invested in any lens ecosystem they feel like an archaic choice at this point.
You want the best camera in your price range that you will not be burdened by having with you when you want a camera with you. If you're only willing to do jeans pocket but want a significant step up from your phone, then the RX100 is your camera. Shoulder strap or satchel, then move on to a Fuji or Sony system camera with an APS-C sensor.
Something pocket-able: RX100
Otherwise if you have a need for focus speed, the D3300.
Gotta disagree for small kids/toddlers. Suckers are fast and mirrorless AF tracking is not there yet. 105mm zoom equivalent is balls for shooting the soccer game.
A6000
It still sucks man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIwTmGTuwlQ
D3300 was 3 times better in ideal conditions.
No bueno.
sechsterangriff
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Muy bueno.
Arse AF lens selection would be my primary concern.
I only used the a6000 briefly and it didn't seem to stand up evenly to a traditional DSLR using phase detect AF in terms of AF performance. Granted the technology will improve over time but I've heard the EVF gets crazy laggy in the dark. For most applications it's probably sufficient but I can't see myself ever using one to shoot a subject that rapidly jumps between different planes of focus.
I think at this point it really comes down to which feels better in the hand and which feels better on the wallet.
EVF lags like crazy in the dark while lower end DSLR hunts like crazy in the dark; both are kind of problematic. For most of the people who are not interested in learning how to take advantage of a DSLR I find very little reason to encourage them to pick one up these days even though I personally prefer it. MILC is easier for a lot of people to grasp because it operates like a bigger P&S that potentially can take much better pictures. A lot of people seem to be confused by a camera that doesn't use a screen for framing these days.
HOMEBOY OVER HERE
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what are some of the best plug ins for lightroom/photoshop if I'm looking to make my digital shots look more like film? both black and white and color?
I'm printing some photos. some of them are film and others are digital. I want them all to match my film shots.
I'm printing some photos. some of them are film and others are digital. I want them all to match my film shots.
I'm admittedly not an expert on this, but VSCO and Replichrome are the two big popular picks.
I prefer Replichrome myself, by vsco does offer more options.
cablenathan
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I have just really started getting in to tinkering with my photos, and I have started with Aperture (for better or for worse) and I am enjoying it so far.
Seeing as something similar has been asked, are there any presets for Aperture that people use that they particularly like / have found useful? Or can you point me in the direction of anywhere that has some decent presets to play with?
Thanks in advance!
I tend to prefer doing it myself with tone curves but DX0 isnt too bad, I do have the DSLR guru film pack as well which is great but they seem to have disappeared from sale
Doesn't DXO's filmpack only work on their own software?
Nope you can run it in lightroom the same way as you would Nik FX, Just right click on the image and select 'edit in' do the edit in the software close it then it drops you back into lightroom with the edit there
I think there are a few D600 owners here?
Looks like class action lawsuit settlement has happened: http://nikonrumors.com/2014/08/06/n...rs-can-get-a-new-d610-camera.aspx/#more-78640
Looks like class action lawsuit settlement has happened: http://nikonrumors.com/2014/08/06/n...rs-can-get-a-new-d610-camera.aspx/#more-78640
It seems like you had to be part of the lawsuit, but I have heard of people getting a D610 by sending their D600 in multiple times for cleaning... too bad mine was lost
Oh well the D810 is amazing
CrudeDiatribe
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Love Silver Efex Pro for black & white.
FYI, any tutorials that cover levels & curves work equally well in Aperture as in Photoshop or Lightroom.
That's not my reading, but I think it is limited to Americans. Which I hope isn't true. EDIT: I think you're right; the email from the law firm quoted on Fred Miranda said those that didn't sign up in advance merely have Nikon's "updated repair and replacement programme" available.
hahahaha, what is this lens:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...sion_hvib4085m43_ibelux_40mm_f_0_85_lens.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...sion_hvib4085m43_ibelux_40mm_f_0_85_lens.html
The fastest mirrorless lens in the world?
345triangle
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olympus 75 1.8?
one of the best lenses ever. highly recommended.
Seems a little high for friend prices... Its an 8 year old digital camera. Pretty low shutter count though.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
You can hit that price pretty easily if you keep your eye out.
Look for a refurb 6D if that's your body budget.
reggieandTFE
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Price range, weather sealing, size: what are your priorities? The sigma primes are all small and cheap. The Oly 12,25,45,60 and 75 are all fantastic. The Panny 14,20,25 and 42.5 are all fantastic.
The Pany 12-35 f/2.8 and the Oly 12-40 f2.8 are both fantastic walk around lenses with weather sealing and great close focus.
The Oly 40-150 and Panny 45-150 are both cheap, light telephoto zooms that can be had on sale for less than $150 and 200, respectively, when on sale.
I don't intend to be a professional photographer or anything like that, I just wanted a better camera than the one in my cellphone to take pictures of my family, friends and whatnot. Today I bought the Canon SX50 online. The super zoom seemed like a very nice feature to a hobbyist and the device supposedly has good enough picture quality.
It will arrive friday or saturday. I hope I'll like it!
It will arrive friday or saturday. I hope I'll like it!
was only asking about tele...maybe 75mm + range. going to watch a football game in London, and was wondering what would be a decent moderately priced lens to take some shots. decided i just wanna enjoy the game rather than worry about taking pics.
hitsugi
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Gently used (~300 shutter actuations) for about half the price of a new one. Thank you, Craigslist.
Time to start contributing to the photography threads again.
That is pure luck D: I still see plenty of X100's (not x100s) go for $600, and haven't been able to get one at $500 or less. If I could pick up the x100s for that price I would in a heartbeat.
Yeah, it was indeed pretty much 100% luck. The guy was about to move to Florida and was desperate to pawn off some stuff to fund his move.
StopMakingSense
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God I totally love this 35 dollar 75-150mm Nikon Series-E lens. Funky and a ton of character, with plenty of sharpness if need be. Took some amazing shots with it at Joshua Tree yesterday.
As soon as Photokina hits the prices should drop substantially.
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any good books or websites out there on making excellent scans of your negatives for print?
I've found little short ones and I kinda get how to bring photoshop into it and what settings to put them at to get them ready for print. need more guidance though and information so I know I'm doing it the most efficient and getting the most detail out of my scans.
I've found little short ones and I kinda get how to bring photoshop into it and what settings to put them at to get them ready for print. need more guidance though and information so I know I'm doing it the most efficient and getting the most detail out of my scans.
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