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Ihmemies posted:our camera club's loaner closet. . What an amazing resource.
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Ihmemies posted:My sony A7 II broke on saturday mid-shoot. "Camera error" on screen, and shutter decided to stay permanently closed.
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Feb 10, 2020 17:30
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Well the 5D II is 11 years old. It’s very much a center point AF focus/recompose camera. And what do you want an optical viewfinder to say? It shows metering and settings. That’s good enough to get the job done on moser DSLRs.
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Feb 10, 2020 17:42
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I did it I ordered a x-pro3 and it’s arriving today I’ve become the monster
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Feb 11, 2020 14:21
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Now pair it with a 200mm f/2.
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Feb 11, 2020 15:45
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Pablo Bluth posted:Now pair it with a 200mm f/2. CHAOS REIGNS
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Feb 11, 2020 15:56
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Dr. VooDoo posted:I did it I ordered a x-pro3 and it’s arriving today I’ve become the monster
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Feb 12, 2020 04:42
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HAIL eSATA-n posted:Tell me why I shouldn't buy a Fuji xt20 Mega Comrade posted:Have you held one? They are tiny. Some people find this a good thing but I found it incredibly uncomfortable. This! I bought an XT-10 because I wanted something 'small', but ended up wishing i'd bought the XT-1. It's only a little bit bigger, the EVF is WAY better, and it's much more comfortable to hold, especially without a thumb grip. Definitely try both to make sure you don't miss out!
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Feb 12, 2020 05:43
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bloops posted:Well the 5D II is 11 years old. It’s very much a center point AF focus/recompose camera. And what do you want an optical viewfinder to say? It shows metering and settings. That’s good enough to get the job done on moser DSLRs. I like EVF because it shows how the bokeh looks like, exposure, white balance, all that. So it's more like what you see is what you get than SLR cameras. Film era SLR camera viewfinders were at least big and sharp, 5DII didn't have even that going on. Well it did the job and I returned it in the evening, so it was good enough of course.
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Feb 12, 2020 07:21
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loving hell. That E-M1 III update... Im afraid Olympus is p much done, folks. Definitely contemplating a system switch now.
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Feb 12, 2020 10:59
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Well Olympus could release a full frame system some day. It shouldn't be too hard for them. They can produce decent crop cameras and lenses, and they have produced good ff cameras & lenses back in the day.
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Feb 12, 2020 12:08
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Idk I think that they are going in the right direction with the price drop and the new "pro" kit lens style zoom. m43's strengths have always been value and size and this is a step in that direction.
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Feb 12, 2020 12:26
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I’ve got a nice set of m4/3 lenses and I still like my E-M1, but that thing is 6.5 years old now and there have been almost zero gains in IQ / sensor performance during that time. I appreciate what Olympus are doing - best in class IBIS, live ND, pro capture, hand-held high-res and so on -, but that doesn’t excuse the ancient sensor. I’d love to upgrade, but I can’t justify it. Meanwhile, the A7rIV is at 61 loving megapickles and produces absolutely stunning images. With the 24-70 it would take up about as much space in my bag as the E-M1 plus 12-100...
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Feb 12, 2020 14:06
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I'd love a high mp camera but then I'd have to drop a few grand on a CPU to actually view them without giving up the hobby in frustration. But for real I liked my 16mp oly images more then my current 20mp gx8. I don't do billboard prints though.
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Feb 12, 2020 16:08
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I don't like my A7II's high-rez sensor. I wish it would be 12-15mpix. A7S models are so much more expensive though, so I have to live with the useless pixels my 50 year old Nikkor lenses can never resolve.
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Feb 12, 2020 18:35
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I’ve heard above a certain MP size it’s just over kill used for marketing hype. Like anything above 26 I think it was? Any truth to that?
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Feb 12, 2020 18:58
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Depends on usage. Personally I see a lot of value in a high MP sensor in terms of cropping flexibility.
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Feb 12, 2020 19:06
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Dr. VooDoo posted:I’ve heard above a certain MP size it’s just over kill used for marketing hype. Like anything above 26 I think it was? Any truth to that? Depends on your lenses and print size but fundamentally no. Doing a large print from a 61MP camera with a sharp lens you'll definitely be able to tell the difference. And being able to crop heavily is a nice bonus.
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Feb 12, 2020 19:23
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Ihmemies posted:I don't like my A7II's high-rez sensor. I wish it would be 12-15mpix. A7S models are so much more expensive though, so I have to live with the useless pixels my 50 year old Nikkor lenses can never resolve. Would shooting in crop mode help with this, or is the problem a matter of pixel density?
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Feb 12, 2020 20:00
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it has to do with the circle of confusion for those older lenses having a larger radius than the pixel pitch, so shooting in crop mode wouldn't really help, yeah
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Feb 12, 2020 21:34
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Dr. VooDoo posted:I’ve heard above a certain MP size it’s just over kill used for marketing hype. Like anything above 26 I think it was? Any truth to that? I shoot with 46mp cameras for work, and most of it ends up on the web, with maybe 10% as marketing for print. Providing clients with high res images allows them to make 16:9 verticals out of landscape shots easily, or crop to a smaller section of a file and get 2 or more useable images out of 1 original. High res cameras are great.
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Feb 12, 2020 22:19
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That all makes sense. I thought it sounded kind of bullshitty
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Feb 12, 2020 22:25
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It does somewhat depend on the lens' resolving power, subject distance and shooting conditions, no? For a given lens, there is a point where adding more MP isn't really giving you much more cropping flexibility. However, for 35mm sensors with quality lenses, I'm pretty sure that point is above 26MP.
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Feb 13, 2020 00:11
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Submarine Sandpaper posted:I'd love a high mp camera but then I'd have to drop a few grand on a CPU to actually view them without giving up the hobby in frustration. As a test my 8700k handles 100mp GFX raws just fine. I'm sure there are tons of CPUs sub $400 that would handle high res no problem.
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Feb 13, 2020 04:14
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The new Canon R5 looks pretty sweet. I'm talking aesthetically, not just features.
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Feb 13, 2020 06:57
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Given Canon says 8K video IBIS and 20fps..... the rest of the insane rumoured specs are looking real too.
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Feb 13, 2020 08:43
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So I'm thinking of finally upgrading my xpro1 mainly because the autofocus is so bad at taking pictures of moving kids. Given I couldn't give two shits about video and I can borrow something better easily is there much of a difference between the XT2 and 3 (and maybe 4 in a few weeks) for stills mainly?
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Feb 13, 2020 12:17
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Aargh posted:So I'm thinking of finally upgrading my xpro1 mainly because the autofocus is so bad at taking pictures of moving kids. Given I couldn't give two shits about video and I can borrow something better easily is there much of a difference between the XT2 and 3 (and maybe 4 in a few weeks) for stills mainly? I think the X-T3 has a better auto focus system but other than slightly higher resolution my understanding is the improvements over the X-T2 only really matter to videographers. I think all the XH-1 deals have dried up by now, but if you can find one it is a noticeable improvement over the X-T2 in a number of small little ways that really add up, especially the IBIS system. It is significantly larger form factor, and you can't use a screw in cable release ,but if those don't matter to you in a contest between an X-H1 and X-T2 at the same price I would choose the former.
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Feb 13, 2020 13:01
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Dang that new Canon looks dope. Don’t they have awful sensors though? gently caress, im seriously eyeing the A7R IV now, only thing holding me back apart from the price is the quickness of Sony upgrade cycles.
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Feb 13, 2020 14:06
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What’s a good prime wide angle for the x-pro? I have a 35mm and the 18-55 zoom looking for something to compliment them
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Feb 13, 2020 14:44
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Dr. VooDoo posted:What’s a good prime wide angle for the x-pro? I have a 35mm and the 18-55 zoom looking for something to compliment them Either the 23 f/2 or 16 f/2.8, depending on how wide you want your wide to go. I got the 16 and it’s fantastic, snaps to autofocus incredibly quickly and images are real sharp. 
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Feb 13, 2020 14:54
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Aargh posted:So I'm thinking of finally upgrading my xpro1 mainly because the autofocus is so bad at taking pictures of moving kids. Given I couldn't give two shits about video and I can borrow something better easily is there much of a difference between the XT2 and 3 (and maybe 4 in a few weeks) for stills mainly? The X-T3 does have significantly better focus tracking, and maybe more importantly, better face/eye detection compared to the X-T2 and X-H1. For your use case I'd probably try to snap up a nice X-T3 shortly after the X-T4 drops. And honestly, unless you're dead set on sticking with Fuji, I'd be looking at some of Sony's offerings because their face detection and tracking is well ahead of the pack.
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Feb 13, 2020 15:07
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If you do want to switch to Sony I’d recommend going into a camera shop just to toy around with the menus. They’re kinda trash as far as interface goes and for some people it can kill their want to use their cameras. For others it’s a minor thing so it’s best to see which camp using them drops you in before assuming you won’t mind
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Feb 13, 2020 16:06
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Dr. VooDoo posted:If you do want to switch to Sony I’d recommend going into a camera shop just to toy around with the menus. They’re kinda trash as far as interface goes and for some people it can kill their want to use their cameras. For others it’s a minor thing so it’s best to see which camp using them drops you in before assuming you won’t mind Very true, then again I was able to wrap my mind around Olympus menus somehow
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Feb 13, 2020 16:10
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Wengy posted:Dang that new Canon looks dope. Don’t they have awful sensors though? gently caress, im seriously eyeing the A7R IV now, only thing holding me back apart from the price is the quickness of Sony upgrade cycles. Great photographers keep using Canon sensors to make world class photos. Because Canon know how to make good systems overall. The 8K spec, along with other things, suggests Canon are finally solving one of their sensor weaknesses; data readout rate. (Noise/dynamic range being the other factor they are step behind)
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Feb 13, 2020 17:32
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harperdc posted:Either the 23 f/2 or 16 f/2.8, depending on how wide you want your wide to go. I got the 16 and it’s fantastic, snaps to autofocus incredibly quickly and images are real sharp. Liking that 16mm! Thanks
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Feb 13, 2020 19:06
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Comedy Rokinon 8mm option.
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Feb 13, 2020 19:16
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I would not call any current sensors garbage. Even the 4 year old ones are capable.
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Feb 13, 2020 19:41
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Speaking of old sensors... Passed up a pretty good deal on an Epson R-D1 today. Thought I ought to wait till I can afford lenses for that particular mount 
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Easychair Bootson posted:The X-T3 does have significantly better focus tracking, and maybe more importantly, better face/eye detection compared to the X-T2 and X-H1. For your use case I'd probably try to snap up a nice X-T3 shortly after the X-T4 drops. And honestly, unless you're dead set on sticking with Fuji, I'd be looking at some of Sony's offerings because their face detection and tracking is well ahead of the pack. I'll probably stick with Fuji just from a glass perspective as I doubt I'd get the range of lenses I currently have easily (or cheaply) if I make a switch. I also really like the SOOC JPEGs with Fuji as I rarely have time to crack open Lightroom these days (I rarely seem to have the time to download off the SD Card).
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