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Goddamnit The Japanese certainly know how to get my money this year, now I have to choose between selling and upgrading my nikon D300 for whatever the hell the new nikon semi-pro will be called, the x100 or the x-pro1. I was hoping the x-pro1 would be terrible and relatively over expensive to make the choice easier but it would seem not. anyway, here's the four different test shots from the GF3 http://www.flickr.com/photos/learnin_curve/6641765485/in/photostream/ Medusula fucked around with this message at 22:14 on Jan 5, 2012 |
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Completely new to photography, but I have a trip to Europe coming up in May and felt it was time to get a proper camera. I didn't consider DSLRs much simply because, while they may have their advantages, I feel I wouldn't use them in as many circumstances due to their size. Point and shoot was also out for me since I'd like to learn photography, and while you can certainly get some great shots with one, it doesn't have much versatility. I researched a bit on the mirrorless cameras and was nearly sold on the NEX-5n, but the sacrifice in lens size due to the larger sensor approached DSLR territory, so MFT made a lot more sense to me. I decided I'd buy my friend's GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 and also order the GH2 with telephoto for more features and its film capabilities, not to mention a lens I'd like to have for Monaco GP. One camera for me, one for my wife. I bought the GF1 on Tuesday and have barely been able to put it down since. I love it. Thankfully my order for the GH2 still hadn't shipped (from 12/31 wtf) and I was able to cancel it this morning. Less is more, in this case, and I'd like to learn this setup with the pancake lens really well before moving on to zoom and a second camera. I have until May to play around. Focus on photography and not on gear. Gotta say, that new Fuji is pretty sexy, though.
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poopinmymouth posted:Supposed 1,300 USD price for the kit with the 50mm equiv 1.4 and 600 a pop for the other two lenses. That's quite reasonable imo. That would be amazing if true. Though good luck finding one anytime soon if that price is right. 
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keyframe posted:That would be amazing if true. Though good luck finding one anytime soon if that price is right. Those prices were in euros... so who knows. Ghumbs posted:I bought the GF1 on Tuesday and have barely been able to put it down since. I love it. It hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet, but Panasonic just released the GX1 which is basically the new, suped up GF1.
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Cacator posted:Those prices were in euros... so who knows. Often times the prices are the same in USD and euro, but with the USD getting weaker and weaker, it's not certain that it'll be the same this time (Still pretty likely though).
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Cacator posted:It hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet, but Panasonic just released the GX1 which is basically the new, suped up GF1.
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Just got the NEX 16mm f/2.8 lens from an eBay seller in Korea for around $150 with shipping. They sell lenses pulled from kits or something so they're brand new, just without the fancy packaging. The lens is so light it's ridiculous. It definitely takes the NEX from "Yeah, it's pretty small" to "Holy crap, I can't believe I'm holding an APS-C camera".
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HPL posted:Just got the NEX 16mm f/2.8 lens from an eBay seller in Korea for around $150 with shipping. They sell lenses pulled from kits or something so they're brand new, just without the fancy packaging. The lens is so light it's ridiculous. It definitely takes the NEX from "Yeah, it's pretty small" to "Holy crap, I can't believe I'm holding an APS-C camera".
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Ghumbs posted:Could you post a picture? I just want to see how far the lens sticks out. There's a photo here: http://www.ryanbrenizer.com/2011/11/review-sony-nex-5n/
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HPL posted:Just got the NEX 16mm f/2.8 lens from an eBay seller in Korea for around $150 with shipping. They sell lenses pulled from kits or something so they're brand new, just without the fancy packaging. The lens is so light it's ridiculous. It definitely takes the NEX from "Yeah, it's pretty small" to "Holy crap, I can't believe I'm holding an APS-C camera". I don't know why the E16 is more expensive in the US. But in Asia is a lot cheaper. You can buy one new under 750rmb ($120). Thats why I haven't brought mine. And I have brought the loving ECU1 already.
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Ghumbs posted:Could you post a picture? I just want to see how far the lens sticks out. While we're on the subject of Sony lenses, I picked up the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for my upcoming trip to Hawaii. While the aperture is nothing to write home about, it's tiny, images are sharp, and the in-lens stabilization works really well. Here is a very boring photo of a pigeon which I shot at full extension, handheld, with a shutter speed of 1/80th of a second.  DSC00020 by Kelly_Davis, on Flickr If you look at the full-sized original, there's a fantastic level of detail captured in the feathers. I'm happy to have it in my bag.
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Bob Socko posted:While we're on the subject of Sony lenses, I picked up the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for my upcoming trip to Hawaii. While the aperture is nothing to write home about, it's tiny, images are sharp, and the in-lens stabilization works really well. Here is a very boring photo of a pigeon which I shot at full extension, handheld, with a shutter speed of 1/80th of a second. Glad to hear you like it! I'm going to pick one up when I go back to the States in March (save $100  ), will be nice to have some reach.
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Random question I was planning on buying that lens soon for my Thailand holiday. But considering it is made there i imagine i will be able to get it a lot cheaper from a thai camera store Does anyone have any idea how much it will roughly cost me if i buy it out there? Skam fucked around with this message at 14:08 on Jan 7, 2012 |
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Skam posted:Random question http://bigcamera.co.th/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=201 That's a big chain, you can probably shave 10% off by going to a small shop I suspect that you will find the US cheaper. Plus, you'll have a good warranty.
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More info on fuji x-pro 1:quote:Here are some additional specs for the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera: They are basicly making my dream camera. The only thing I am worried about is seeing if the auto/manual focus speed is fixed.
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keyframe posted:They are basicly making my dream camera. The only thing I am worried about is seeing if the auto/manual focus speed is fixed. I heard it has a separate phase detection AF thingy on the body so it should AF fairly quickly, though with the parallax error, long telephotos and ultra-wides might be a bit dicey. From the sounds of it, if you can afford it and find one, it'll probably be a hell of a camera.
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keyframe posted:More info on fuji x-pro 1: That's great to hear. With the OVF, I was initially a little worried there might not be a provision for setting it up to work with third party lenses (which would be a pretty crappy oversight on Fuji's part, since mirrorless cameras a pretty popular as alt-glass platforms). Yodobashi Camera in Fukuoka still has yet to get an NEX-7 in, which is kinda frustrating. Not planning to buy one here, but I want to at least try one out 
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Quick question. I recently bought a Fuji X100 from Amazon and I was given the Asian charger cable. I asked Amazon about it and I was given the option to refund the camera as a whole and receive it back with the US charger, or be given $30 in Amazon money. Does Amazon sell the charger cable? I can't find it. I would greatly appreciate if anybody could gently lead me to one, thanks!
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ReptilePicasso posted:Quick question. I recently bought a Fuji X100 from Amazon and I was given the Asian charger cable. I asked Amazon about it and I was given the option to refund the camera as a whole and receive it back with the US charger, or be given $30 in Amazon money. Does Amazon sell the charger cable? I can't find it. I would greatly appreciate if anybody could gently lead me to one, thanks! Are you talking about the wire that goes from the charging brick to the electrical outlet? If so, that's a standard plug. I forget what it's called but it's the same for most cameras, printers, toasters, etc... You can get it at Radio Shack or just use a spare one you might have laying around. People even use the plug from Macbooks to make it more portable http://www.flickr.com/photos/crmarks/5690247165/
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RustedChrome posted:Are you talking about the wire that goes from the charging brick to the electrical outlet? If so, that's a standard plug. I forget what it's called but it's the same for most cameras, printers, toasters, etc... You can get it at Radio Shack or just use a spare one you might have laying around. People even use the plug from Macbooks to make it more portable That's exactly what I was talking about, I actually have the plug from my Macbook laying around so I guess I'll use that. Thanks!
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HPL posted:I heard it has a separate phase detection AF thingy on the body so it should AF fairly quickly, though with the parallax error, long telephotos and ultra-wides might be a bit dicey. Yea finding this in stock will be a bitch and a half. 
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RustedChrome posted:Are you talking about the wire that goes from the charging brick to the electrical outlet? If so, that's a standard plug. I forget what it's called but it's the same for most cameras, printers, toasters, etc... You can get it at Radio Shack or just use a spare one you might have laying around. People even use the plug from Macbooks to make it more portable Electric shavers often use that kind of plug too.
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Was it sold as gray market? Because if it didn't come with a us charger it probably didn't come with a us warranty.
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Or eBay yourself another charger.
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New Fuji X-pro 1 photos, it's looking good! http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/two-new-full-size-x-pro-1-images/
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So the pancake lens is the 18mm. I think I will only buy that one and keep my 28mm and up lens in AIS mount. That way I can move on to Canon or Nikon full frame if I want. Is the hotshoe same as the S5Pro hotshoe? whatever7 fucked around with this message at 18:51 on Jan 8, 2012 |
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whatever7 posted:So the pancake lens is the 18mm. I think I will only buy that one and keep my 28mm and up lens in AIS mount. That way I can move on to Canon or Nikon full frame if I want.
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The hotshoe is not the same at the S5. It's the same as the x100 which is basically the same pin layout as canon, minus one data pin. E-TTL will not work on canon flashes though,
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Startyde posted:Was it sold as gray market? Because if it didn't come with a us charger it probably didn't come with a us warranty. It did not say anywhere in the description but I'll contact Amazon and see if it is and return it if it is, thanks!
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keyframe posted:That would be amazing if true. Though good luck finding one anytime soon if that price is right. Sadly, Amazon apparently had the body only listed at $1699 and the lenses at around $500. If it were true, I would return my X100 and preorder it immediately.
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ReptilePicasso posted:It did not say anywhere in the description but I'll contact Amazon and see if it is and return it if it is, thanks! Amazon doesn't sell gray market items. If you bought it from a 3rd part vendor via Amazon, you should contact the vendor. I once bought an Xbox 360 from a local retailer and it had the UK plug instead of the US one. They wouldn't replace just the plug so I had to swap the whole unit. The next box we checked had the UK plug too. Sometimes companies just include the wrong part.
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RustedChrome posted:Amazon doesn't sell gray market items. If you bought it from a 3rd part vendor via Amazon, you should contact the vendor. It was a 3rd party vendor, but via Amazon prime, which caught my suspicion. Amazon has provided me with a return label so I'll return it when I go back home this weekend. Now I have another dilemma. Do I order the X100 again or another camera/wait for the X-pro? Anyone want to help me with this (I hope I'm not derailing the thread). I do like the 35mm eqiv. aspect, but I did prefer the 50mm eqiv aspect on my previous camera, but I don't want to downgrade in sensor quality nor do I want to spend too much more money.
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Those Fuji lenses are pretty sexy. Why can't Sony put out compact yet fast lenses like that?
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Costello Jello posted:Those Fuji lenses are pretty sexy. Why can't Sony put out compact yet fast lenses like that? Exactly! Fuji is saying straight up "We are targeting photographers, not kit-zoom wielding newbies." Still looking forward to the detailed specs on the sensor that should be revealed on Monday.
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ReptilePicasso posted:It was a 3rd party vendor, but via Amazon prime, which caught my suspicion. Amazon has provided me with a return label so I'll return it when I go back home this weekend. Now I have another dilemma. Do I order the X100 again or another camera/wait for the X-pro? Anyone want to help me with this (I hope I'm not derailing the thread). I do like the 35mm eqiv. aspect, but I did prefer the 50mm eqiv aspect on my previous camera, but I don't want to downgrade in sensor quality nor do I want to spend too much more money. The x100 is a camera and the X-Pro is a system you buy into. If you're invested in Nikon or Canon already, the x100 is a great everyday shooter. If you're not and the flexibility appeals, the X-Pro will probably be a great choice. Disclosure: I love my x100 and my Canon gear sits mostly unused as I've tapered off my planned photo excursions in favor of more spontaneous, everyday happenstances or gatherings of people which is where the x100 shines. I'm still considering the X-Pro. I miss scene compression from longer focal lengths sometimes. I don't miss carrying around lenses. I'm looking forward to learning more about the X-Pro but in the interim I'll be using the x100.
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Yea I am selling my canon 7d and lenses tomorrow because they are collecting dust. It just feels so heavy and cumbersome compared to the x100. This x-pro 1 looks like it is all I wanted x100 to be. Can't wait to find out more tomorrow.
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keyframe posted:Yea I am selling my canon 7d and lenses tomorrow because they are collecting dust. It just feels so heavy and cumbersome compared to the x100. This x-pro 1 looks like it is all I wanted x100 to be. Can't wait to find out more tomorrow. I plan to sell my 5D2 and all my Canon glass soon. I've had it for 3 years and it's been great but I only use it on the rare times I shoot in the studio. I have plenty of other gear to shoot with until I get another camera, most likely the X-Pro 1.
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The new Canon G1X is out. Imagine a G12 with a sensor almost as large as an APS-C sensor. I think it's cool except for the lens. 28-112mm F2.8-5.8 isn't terribly impressive. I think they should have either gone for a fast pancake prime like the X100 or an f/2-2.8 type of zoom like the X10. As it is, given the (probably) better high ISO performance of the G1X compared to the X10, it'll probably put a big dent in X10 sales if not push it out of the market. If Canon wanted to get really sassy, they could come out with an interchangeable G1X system later with pancake primes. If they hadn't already come out with the Canon 7D, I'd say revive the old Canon 7-series with this new system. HPL fucked around with this message at 16:17 on Jan 9, 2012 |
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