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Gear Thread
If you have questions about a new camera, what lenses to buy and anything related to gear or wondering about getting into photography, post it in this thread.
Do not attempt to make a new thread for your new Rabal, broken glass and being new.
No pointless (brand) arguments and dickwaving allowed! You have been warned!
I repeat, ANYTHING GEAR RELATED goes in here!
And don't forget, be polite!
Previous thread: >>2798570
I have a canon T3i and I'm looking for a good lense for street photography at night and such. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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>>2802075
Canon EF-S 24mm f2.8.
The EXIF of that image confused the hell out of me until I figured out it was a DSLR scan.
>>2802075
Ha, why are you reposting my photo?
I took it with a Canon FDn 50/1.2L on 400ISO slide film.
If you want to do street photography at night I'd sooner recommend a flash.
>>2802085
Used it as a reference. My bad for not crediting.
I'd like to get started with photography after using my sister's Nikon D3200
Because I'm a student, I don't have a lot of options when it comes to photography gear.
Which one of these DSLR/Mirorrless (but would prefer a DSLR for the viewfinder) bundles are the best "bang for the buck"?
>Sony Alpha 5000 with 16-50mm lens
>Sony Alpha A5100 with 16-50mm lens
>Olympus PEN E-PL6 + 14-42mm II R lens + 40-150mm R lens
>Canon EOS 1200D + EF-S 18-55mm DC III Value Up Kit
>Canon EOS 1200D GREY + EF-S 18-55mm IS II
>Nikon D3300 + 18-55 AF-S DX lens
>Canon EOS 100D body + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM
>Nikon D3300 + 18-55 AF-P VR lens
>Nikon D3200 + 18-105 AF-S DX VR lens
>Pentax K-50 + smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Yes I do realize that all these cameras are bottom of the barrel and that the pictures won't be great, but I do want something affordable that I could start with.
If someone knows even better DSLR/Mirorrless cameras that are not listed here and are max 500 Eur, you can also suggest one.
I would mostly like to capture sceneries in a low light environment if that helps
>>2802101
>I would mostly like to capture sceneries in a low light environment if that helps
k-50 with the 50mm da 1.8
>>2802060
I actually never got a kit lens, so I guess I can start there.
Ya this is tough
deciding between the tamron 15-30 2.8 VR
or the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 (L meme series)
both are same price, both have very similar optical quality with the canon being sharper wide open but with more vignetting
the tamron is 2.8 but heavy as fuck and that makes me worry about mounting it on a tripod without any collar, it also doesn't take filters like the canon does unless I buy a 250 dollar filter mount for the tamron
what the fuck do I do, I need my 1st wide zoom
>>2802061
I'm in Japan looking for a not very expensive pocket camera but still better than cellphone camera.
If possible a camera capable of taking reasonable pictures in low light. I also like macro but it is not a must.
weight/size is not an issue as I plan to carry them in a backpack and not really in my pocket. Maybe I can strap it to my belt or something depending on the situation.
Speed is also important as it can means many missed shots
>>2802115
R I C O H G R
>>2802116
Thanks but that is a $500 camera, I just want something better than a cellphone. Maybe in 10 years I might consider spending this much on a camera but right now I have other priorities.
>>2802119
Well you cannot have small, portable, cheap, and good
pick three
>>2802114
Oddly, the tammy is best for handheld shots. If you use mainly a tripod or can live with high ISO, the Canon is the way to go.
>>2802119
The best shot you have is a k-50 or a k-s2. You may also want to look into a Nikon d3300. And if you're already in Japan maybe you'd check out Akihabara, and maybe you can get bargain cameras there. You might find yourself a compact mirrorless for cheap. http://tonymcnicol.com/2009/05/24/secon-hand-camera-shops/
>>2802119
honestly friend, unless you're looking at something like an eos m, you're not really going to be able to find better than your cell phone.
I'm not at all being a dick, just telling you the truth. Right now is an amazing time to be alive because current crappy cameras are still better than what most pros of yesteryear used. The downside of using cameras like your cellphone camera are basically that you have limited dynamic range (which isn't necessarily that big of a deal) and not having interchangeable lenses, which isn't as big of a handicap as most will tell you. The honest biggest downside is having limited dynamic range and low light performance which will only handicap you in terms of using it at like clubs and other similar venues.
>>2802119
Once again like I've suggested now for like five threads; get a used Fujifilm X10, or maybe the X20 if you're feeling a little rich.
>>2802125
And to add to this, some phone cameras have better dynamic range than some SLRs of the yesteryears like the Canon 300D
>>2802120
Not looking for a good camera. Looking for a not as bad camera I mean, my over 10 years old digital camera seems to take better photos than my phone... not that I have a good phone either but still it is way more recent than that camera...
I want Something I can use in dusk/night/caves/etc when traveling. It doesn't need to get pro photos, just something to not let miss good moments.
>>2802121
I would rather stay with digital cameras but thanks anyway.
>>2802122
There are a lot of used cameras but these kind of devices are subjected to all sort of issues so I don't really know well which one would be less likely to malfunction with age. My over 10 years old camera still works as new but there are cameras that will break/malfunction much faster.
>>2802124
Thanks, and yeah, people here are aficionados for cameras, maybe I should ask /trv/ or /an/ but I feel like they would direct me here so I came here first.
>>2802125
I know technology have been advancing fast. That's why I'm asking. Also cellphone cameras usually lack options to adjust properly.
>>2802138
>I want Something I can use in dusk/night/caves/etc when traveling
k-50 with a 50mm da 1.8
>>2802101
a6000
nex6
nex7
a7
em10
gx7
g7
xe2
>>2802141
All of them are above 600 Eur though
>>2802139
The 35/2.4 would give a more natural angle, on the street or in caves it is the better choice. But both lenses are great.
>>2802150
It is about a full stop faster though
I prefer the 21mm 3.2 over both in terms of sharpness and angle but the 35 and 50 are just priced so well
He could take a look for a 35 1.4 sigma but that'll be more expensive too
>>2802153
Doesn't matter on Pentax, the sensor can definitely deal with it.
The 35/1.4 Smegma is a load of shit.
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I want a nice manual focus lens for my DSLR
Helios 44M-4 in great shape for 70€ or a 44M in good shape for 50€?
feel free to suggest alternatives
>>2802105
A kit lens might be the best option unless you want to spend big on a wide prime or zoom. Don't spend too much on the kit. It is a kit after all.
>>2802158
It really depends where you get it from. My 44M from oddphoto on ebay is as sharp as it can get and works smoothly, not a single scratch mark anywhere.
The older 44-2 has a lot more quality issues, mostly soft focus, and the coaing is effectively nonexistent.
44M is the lowest I'd go or get a 44-6. Maybe a 77 with the updated optics and coating.
>>2802161
ISO 6400 is definitely usable if you don't crop in, it saved my day once at an event shooting with my K-3. The K-50 sensor has very similar characteristics.
>>2802138
>these kind of devices are subjected to all sort of issues so I don't really know well which one would be less likely to malfunction with age.
They'll likely be slightly used or very well taken cared of. Japs are notoriously careful of their cameras.
Anyway, since you mentioned low light and outdoors stuff (caves, which means moisture is high and probably dust too), I'm going to say go with the Pentax k-50 again. This cam is a bang-for-buck. This will be a starting camera though so it won't matter if you're going to pursue photography later on. What you need is a good lens and if you're going for the Pentax I highly recommend a 50 mm da 1.8 like the other anon said.
>>2802190
What I think is that since technology advances fast cameras in future will be much better than current ones. So I was planning to get something cheap for now and move to a decent one in future. Although lens price shouldn't change much.
I've been using several yongnuo flashes along with radio triggers, but one went kaput yesterday. What's the next upgrade up? Maybe a used monolite from eBay?
Unrelated my I have 1/128th of a Tesla S battery, could I power a strobe with that?
>>2802190
I'd like to interject here. With the given budget the K-50 is much better with the WR kit lens (18-55 or the 18-135) for outdoors stuff. If it starts raining or you go out in snow you don't have to worry about it, just shoot regardless. The DA 50/1.8 is very nice for low light and can only compliment the WR kit lens but not replace it.
If Anon can expand the budget some more, the HD 16-85/4 would be even better than the kit lens.
What do you guys think about the Tamron 17-50mm? Is it a good upgrade from the kit lens? Is it considerably sharper? I find the kit lens soft as fuck. Would be used on a D3100.
>>2802193
Lithium batteries are very touchy, and need a lot of safety controls to keep them functioning well and not blowing up. A chunk of Tesla battery is the kind of thing that someone skilled with electronics could work wonders with, and someone less skilled could use to blow their face off or set fire to their home.
>>2802198
Oh yeah, I'd have to agree. What's the edge of Pentax is even their kit lens are extensively weather sealed. Everytime I watch a review of a pentax body + kit lens, they ALWAYS dip the camera in some extreme conditions like mud and a river. Makes me cringe everytime but it proves a point.
Is £350 a good price for an a6000 body?
Is the kit lens any good or worth spending more on considering that I'm planning on using some old glass?
>>2802214
I recently used it to power an electric scooter. If i ever get around to using it I'll post pics here
I have a 60D, a 28-135mm and a 50mm f1. 8. I've come into some money (about £500 ish) that I want to spend on my camera. I've been thinking about getting the 17-40mm L as a walk about lens (the 28-135 is kinda tight on a crop) or should I put that money toward a new body (a second hand 5d mk ii perhaps). Thanks for any advice.
>>2802221
350 seems ok. Kit lens sucks ass. Get a good 35 and something wide or Tele depending on what you shoot
>>2802242
Well I have a couple of OM lenses;
50mm f/1.8
135mm f/2.8
80-200mm f/2.8
>>2801918
Yes, I did.
>>2802193
Maybe a Godox studio strobe - or a YN660 once it is out.
got a canon T5 whats a good honest lens for shit like portraiture
>non red-ring cant afford that
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>>2802277
Congrats on being shilled m8
>>2802283
Eh, thanks? I like the tripod a lot, which is why I recommend it.
Considering getting a cheap tablet to carry with me on the go and when I'm in the military and can't access a computer. Any suggestions orisa tablet complete useless? Price preferably under 200€
Or should I be asking /g/?
>>2802279
EF 50/1.8 STM
>>2802290
>Or should I be asking /g/?
Yes.
>>2802290
A tablet isn't useless, but I'd prefer a laptop - a keyboard is a powerful thing for even photo editing.
> Or should I be asking /g/?
Yep. Maybe /csg/ on /g/.
>>2802290
Nexus 7 is pretty solid.
I've just bought a kayak, and I'm considering my options for waterproof cameras. The Nikon AW1 looks very nice and quality-wise is comparable to a DSLR, but is quite expensive, whereas the Olympus TG-4 is quite a bit cheaper but sacrifices image quality and does not have a manual mode, which is a pretty big problem. Does anybody have any experience with either camera or any recommendations for other waterproof cameras?
>>2802144
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00HWRHBVK/
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00IEYENN4/
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B005MHXU6W/
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00FWUDEEC/ref=sr_1_2_olp?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1459091687&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+a7&condition=used
>>2802325
Get a normal camera and a housing.
>>2802325
Since nobody else have recommended it yet, Pentax K-50 with WR kit lens. But seriously, get a GoPro instead with the waterproof housing.
using a fuji x system, I really adore the 18-55 zoom, it is my favourite lens to use for street shooting but I'm now looking for a wide prime, debating between buying the samyang 8 f2.8 or saving up for the fuji 16 f1.4
shooting at 18 on a crop sensor isn't wide enough for me sometimes but I don't know if I should go fisheye, haven't really had much experience with such a wide lens. the 16 on the other hand is a lot more expensive but fast and may generate some interesting portraits.
I've heard good things about the samyang 12 f2 too, bestow your knowledge upon me, /p/!
How usable are are lenses like nikons 18-200 or tamrons 18-270?
Im really feeling like I want the pentax k-1 to be my first FF. Seems like theres only preorders on body-only, should I wait for a kit with a lens?
>>2802337
Superzooms? Pretty much like on bridge cameras, soft and distorted on both ends, color fringing and chromatic aberrations out the ass everywhere.
>>2802340
Pentax mount is the same as those old M42 lenses, right? Only a screw to bayonet adapter needed, why not get some excellent old glass and get the better zoom lens later skipping the kit lens altogether?
Anyone have any experience buying used Nikkor lenses? Is buying a used lense worth it?
>>2802350
Yes and yes.
>>2802350
You should always buy used.
>>2802363
Buy from KEH
>>2802085
why are you mad at me? no one cares that it's supposedly your photo. i took it for a lowlight example birdbrain.
>>2802372
No. You didn't take it. That's the reason and I'm not surprised Anon is mad at you.
Board rules state that you should post your own photo. Posting other anons photos are strongly discouraged and viewed down upon.
I'm going on a trip to europe this June and I'm planning on buying a camera for the trip and reselling it after. I was thinking about buying an x100t or an rx1 for something portable. I usually shoot film but I figured it would be helpful to see any errors I make when taking pictures with my family while I still have the chance to retake them.
Any recommendations? Medium format rangefinder recommendations are welcome too. Apologies for the file size I'm on my phone
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>>2802075
> street photography at night
No lens will turn a Rebel T3i into anything adequate for moving subjects at night.
And for static subjects, you want a tripod, not a specific lens.
>>2802422
Maybe a Nikon D3300? It is cheap, so it won't loose much value.
And it takes quite decent pictures.
>>2802422
If you shoot film, do you own any systems lenses? It would be better to choose a system you can use your existing lenses with.
I'm new to photography, should i get a digital camera or a film camera?
is there any reason to buy zeiss loxia 50mm f2 over the 55mm f1.8? in uk the loxia costs about £100 more than the 55mm
>>2802450
Digital. Read Understanding Exposure from Bryan Peterson, use your phone first until you decide on a system camera.
Does anybody here have used Auto Revuenon MC 1:4.0 70-210mm Pentax K? I can get it for pretty cheap but can't find anything about this lens online.
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>>2802450
for learning a film slr is just better as you will not be able to the photos you've taken until you've developed the film, and that will make you stop and consider if the scene is worth the shot, how ever with digital you can instantly see if you fucked up or not and learn on the spot. They both have their ups and downs. Digital costs more in that moment, film cameras are mostly cheap, but you will be spending allot on film developing it and scanning/printing it
>>2802454
I have a Porst rebrand Revuenon F4 70-210. It's ass, just like any other zoom lens of it's time. Doesn't worth the bother. Buy a nice Pentacon instead or some other longer focal length primes if you want a tele lens.
>>2802464
Use your phone and save up your money for a nice used DSLR or MILC.
>>2802457
i have a 35mm film camera, i can't get newer pentax lenses, they are all made for crop sensors and will viniet horribly, is it any worse than other tele i can get or just regular 70-90s teleshit?
>>2802468
>i can't get newer pentax lenses, they are all made for crop sensors
What are F and FA lenses? A lenses? M lenses?
The Pentacon 135/2.8 is a very nice upper body portrait lens, some A lenses are exceptionally nice, it really depends on what you want to use it.
>>2802427
I'm going to be traveling so I'll need something portable
>>2802471
i don't actually know, anon, i'm just getting into photography and whought about getting a zoom so i can take phothos of things further in distance, i take photos of architecture and landscape mainly
>>2802475
Damn, fair point - that Nikon D3300 is mainly marketed as a vehicle-mounted, crew-serviced camera.
You pansy.
>>2802424
Will do, Thanks for the info
>>2802481
There are two different things here - a zoom lens and a long lens.
A zoom is just any lens that can vary its effective focal length: you can stay in one place and zoom in or out, making the image you see through the viewfinder get bigger and smaller.
Meanwhile, a long lens is a lens with more magnification, like the huge telescope-like things that people use to photograph birds in the distance, or surfers shooting from the beach.
You can have zoom long lenses, but you can also have wide angle zooms (that vary between wide angle and very wide angle) and long lenses with no zoom (a lens that isn't a zoom is called a prime). Most of the longest lenses used by specialist professional photographers don't zoom.
That said, the general wisdom is that most people prefer wide angle lenses (zoom or prime) for shooting landscapes and architecture.
>>2802475
The nikon d3300 is a really compact camera. It's not FF so i don't think you're really gonna get problems with bulk.
>>2802279
Shit I actually quite like that photo.
Britbongs of /p/, where do you buy your photography gear? Especially pentax. Amazon seems like ass for someone wanting to go full meme.
Have you ever used wex? How about stores you can walk in to?
>>2802517
I buy in the US and carry it back when travelling.
>>2802517
Wex prices seem fair.
Physical stores tend to over-charge.
>>2802415
>wah wah wah
you're asking me to take a photo with the qualities that i want to achieve with a new piece of equipment. that's impossible. if i could achieve it, i would have done so and not even posted.
you're beyond pretentious.
Fujifilm x10 at 250€, good deal ?
a6000 + Sigma 30mm f/2.8 for £470, y/n?
>>2802489
But it isn't a travel camera at all. You recommended an entry level camera for teens. What happened to these threads?
Using a 60D now for kid, cars, travel photography. I have a 24-105 F4 L and 70-200 f4 L plus some crop lens.
I want to upgrade to full frame for that sweet depth of field and lowlight shooting.
What are my choices for 1-1.5k??
6D seems expensive for a camera that came out years ago.
Use 5D mkii....idk
I hear people using Sony with canon lens but not sure what model or if there any good.
>>2802570
I would never go for a 5D II over a 6D. The sensor in the 6D is as good as the 5D III. Granted not much else is up to scratch but the af is still better than the 5d II.
Canons modern crop sensors are better than the 5d II at this point
>>2802561
I don't know about the price, but the camera is good and the lens pretty good.
I would give the new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 a thought, though...
Hi im mostly video maker. Now i have canon 700d + sigma 17-50 2.8 IS and some vintage lenses and I think about upgrading my gear to full frame. What would be better: 5dmk3 or Sony a7r?
What are the must-haves for a round-the-world trip? I'm a beginner, but want to be prepared.
At the moment I have a D3200 + 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 + 35mm F1.8 and a kick-ass tripod.
Amongst other places I'll be in Nepal, Malaysia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and either North or South America for a longer time. Should I also get a fisheye lens and are ND filters mandatory?
>>2802600
Sounds about right for me
>>2802600
Consider ND filters if you want to do long exposure, a circular polarizer might become handy though.
Fisheye lens are a gimmick, you don't need it for traveling. Th kit lens 18mm end should be enough, but you can do the best panoramas with the 35mm.
>>2802451
self bump
Also should i save up for on of those or get a minolta 50mm f1.4 with an adapter now?
>>2802623
A fairly powerful portable flash could help.
Maybe a gopro, yicam or something if your smartphone isn't doing well as a fallback / secondary camera.
>>2802641
I already have a GoPro and will take it with me! Forgot to say that earlier.
>>2802203
How is the kit soft? Show us some images that show how soft it is.
switching from my nikon system to the x100t, am i going to regret this?
i shoot concerts and street
>>2802233
It seems that you have full-frame lenses so your intention has been to go full-frame eventually. In my opinion if you want a full frame, the earlier you switch the better. The reason for a crop camera is for longer lenses (considering the crop factor) and faster shooting. It seems that those things are not essential to you so a 5D Mark II will be a great camera. You will still have your 60D as a nice backup for your 5D if you decide not to sell it.
I just hope 28mm is wide enough for you.
>>2802335
18mm is 28mm in full-frame equivalent, 16mm is 24mm. There is a big difference between 24mm and 28mm. Between the two lenses you mentioned I would go for the 16mm. The best thing you can do though is to to stick to your zoom. If you can't get a shot from your kit you will likely not get it with the other lenses you mentioned. If you just want a new lens just because you can get the 16mm.
>>2802666
I sold my Nikon full-frame stuff (D610 and a couple of primes) for Fuji an X-T1 and an X100S (same lens and sensor as the X100T with a few differences in features).
I loved the XT-1 but ended up not using the X100S that much at all. The two main reasons I didn't like it were that the lens was soft when shooting at f/2, and that I got it thinking it would be a portable camera. It is portable in the sense it fits in a bag easily, but it is not a pocketable camera. The 35mm equivalent fov was also a bit too narrow for my personal liking. Autofocus felt slow, especially compared to my X-T1, but I think the X100T remedies that.
I ended up selling it for an X70 when it was announced - sharper lens (although it only goes to f/2.8), smaller, quick to focus, wider lens (28mm), has WiFi (which the S did not, but the T does), tiltable touch screen. For a camera that small the lack of viewfinder doesn't matter.
As for pros of the Fuji system, I'm sure you've read about them: good DR, great JPEGs straight out of the camera, high quality lenses.
Oh, and if you shoot raw, be prepared to ditch Lightroom - get either Capture One or, if you have a Mac, Iridient Developer.
>>2802666
>>2802679
And to address your concerns specifically:
The X100T should be great for street. You can get adaptor lenses to get 28mm and 50mm fov's (FF equivalent) if the 35mm is not your thing.
I don't know about concerts, however, but I'd venture it might not be your best option since you can't go narrower than 50mm and ISO6400 is not very good on the X-Trans II sensor.
>>2802588
Recently started shooting video on a 700d myself, but I'm still a major noob. Is the body + the sigma pretty much all you use then?
Any chance you've got any work online to share?
>>2802666
x100t will piss you off for concerts.
I shoot concerts with an X-T1.
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>>2802340
The pentax k-1 is looking really good to me too. I think the reason it is not bundled with a kit is that pentax wanted the price to look more appealing. Other full-frame cameras are pretty cheap right now. I don't know if it was like that before the K-1 or if it's in response to it. The D610 is 1300$, the 6D is 1400$ and the A7 1000$. Of course they all have less than 36 megapixels but if all you wanted was a new cheap full-frame there are other options. It's still the cheapest 36 megapixel camera but not by much compared to the A7R.
If you really want to kit you should wait for it. If pentax doesn't do the kit themselves at least a vendor will bundle it.
I really want a K-1 but I don't really know if I want to pay all that money for it.
>>2802415
>Posting other anons photos are strongly discouraged and viewed down upon.
Is this what newfags actually believe. I guess it has been a while since a "Best photos you saved from /p/" thread. This is the first time I hear of people minding others posting their photos. Even the guy presumably replied to you that he wasn't mad.
>>2802538
>Who said I was mad?
You're furious, anon. Beyond the point of reason. We'll fight the good fight for you.
>>2802450
Start with digital. You will learn with film but you can practice more with digital than with film. Imagine photography was a class, how would you learn better? Would you learn better if you paid to take the class and then you could study and take tests as many times as you wanted without a penalty? or would you learn better if the class cost one tenth the price but you have to pay every time you want to study and every time you take a test?
Everyone is different but most people would learn better with digital than with film.
>>2802666
Yes because all of the x100 series are so slow they are almost unusable.
>>2802061
going to start some outdoor photography, generally a forest-y area around here, thinking of a canon eos rebel t5 for its affordability, any recommendations?
>>2802415
>Posting other anons photos are strongly discouraged and viewed down upon.
since when?
>>2802631
>>2802451
No. They are different lenses. If you want autofocus get the 55mm. If you want a manual focus lens you can de-click and set the aperture get the 50mm. The 50mm will have better manual focus and is weather resistant.
p.s. In the U.S. they are about the same price with the 50mm being slightly cheaper.. The 50mm is a zeiss lens even if they don't manufacture it. The 55mm is a zeiss branded lens made by sony. The dollar is doing ok right now so a german company like zeiss would sell their lenses cheaper in the U.S.
Don't adapt lenses unless you want to experiment. Native lenses will not have any of the handicaps of adapted lenses.
>>2802547
Can't you get the x20 or x30 for about the same price? Don't know much about them but that seems steep for an outdated compact.
Looking at buying a focal reducer for my a6000. I'm pretty set on buying the lens turbo because most samples look clean enough for my applications and I don't have 400 bucks to spend on a metabones. My question is if I get the md to e-mount version is there such thing as an adapter that can convert fd lenses to e mount? I would like to be able to adapt both my md and fd lenses but don't have 300+ dollars to spend right now. Thanks.
>>2802711
It should probably do fine for the price. I you know anything more specific you want to shoot or do then you should ask that.
>>2802728
How much money do you plan to spend and what lenses do you want to adapt?
>>2802728
Zhongyi Lens Turbo Adapter
$150
http://www.zyoptics.net/product/zhongyi-lens-turbo-for-sony-e-mount-cameras-sony-nex-a7/
Or look them up on Amazon or FleaBay
Get the MD version then gram a Chinese FD to MD adapter
>>2802734
I'm looking on spending in the 150 - 180 range. I'm planning on adapting fd and md lenses but I have nicer md lenses so that's the version of lens turbo I would go for. I though that maybe I could get both fd to ef and md to ef mounts and buy the ef version of the lens turbo and that would solve my issue but I'm not sure how that would work if at all.
>>2802711
If you have a lot of overcast days, the t5 will struggle to not overexpose the sky while also maintaining any sort of useful detail in the shadows (and there are lots of shadows in forest-y areas).
In optimal lighting it's absolutely fine for your uses though.
>>2802739
With that money you could buy a nice native lens. Unless you pay for a quality reducer you are just paying for a crappy lens when you could have a quality one that will work better on your system.
I think getting adapted lenses just to save money is a bad idea. If you can't afford the lenses then you can't afford the camera. Mirrorless cameras have twisted the perception of beginners into thinking that a good body is more valuable than good lens.
Think of it this way: we are talking about using 15+ year old lenses but we are not talking about using 15+ year old digital cameras. That gives you a good idea of what has more value.
Even if you have old lenses it is a bad idea to use adapted lenses to save money. Adapted lenses are not a replacement for native lenses. They are best for experimenting and learning about old lenses.
This is the last time I tell people not to try to save money by getting adapted lenses. I think it's a bad idea but if that is how you want to spend your money then go ahead. I rather give advice to a million people with a rebel before I give advice to another person about adapted lenses because they can't afford native lenses.
>>2802796
This guy if full of shit.
I just got a 70d. It came with the standard kit 17-135mm lens. What should be my first lens upgrade??
>>2802808
for what, retard.
Night photography
>>2802813
what about it
You guys think its a good idea to take a x100 overseas for every day carry?
>>2802823
If you already have it then yes. If a more inconspicuous point and shoot.
>>2802833
I'm planning on buying one for this purpose. I'm looking for something thats somewhat durable, small with good battery life. Any other suggestions?
>>2802838
RX100 or ricoh gr.
I have a Canon Rebel T4i + 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and I'm planning to do some street photography when I visit London. Is this acceptable?
>>2802666
I switched from Canon 60D to Fuji Xpro1, the regret was almost instant.
>>2802372
Are you autistic?
apart from 50mm, which medium prize lens to get for sony a6000 (for casual photography, obviously)
>>2802841
yes
I have a sony a7mk2 and a 70-200 F4 comments questions?
>>2802860
Do you have the kit? What about one of the sigma 30mm or the 16mm pancake?
>>2802872
Do you like it? Is it fast enough?
>>2802786
I have been looking at the Nikon d3300 as well, it seems a bit better equipped, thoughts?
>>2802878
Pentax K-50 is the only entry level one with non-gimped features.
>>2802840
Ricoh was meh, but holy shit didn't know the rx100 had a viewfinder. Looks solid.
What are some cheap telephoto manual focus lenses I can adapt to my Canon 6D? thx in advance fampai
I picked up the Zuiko 18mm f3.5 recently and I've been playing with it a bit. Is there anything I could do with it other than the obligatory landscape and architecture photos?
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>>2802911
The mount can be changed on some FD lenses, it worth to look after this. The 300/4 is an excellent lens.
Also the Tair 300/4.5 Photosniper is a very good and sharp lens.
>>2802914
If you had to ask you didn't need it in the first place.
>>2802919
Well, I got it for like 30 dollars but also I was just looking for inspiration.
>>2802914
it would be a cool lens to have at a house party or for club photography
>>2802917
It is too expensive for me to have an FD to EF mount converted so I would prefer other legacy mounts that I can just buy a cheap adapter for
>>2802921
bullshit it was 30 dollars
>>2802926
Then the M42 mount Tair I mentioned is the one for you. There is a french guy who makes mounts on CNC for it so you might get an EF adapter permanently attached.
>>2802930
Picked up from a second-hand store and they didn't even know what it was. Pretty lucky imo
>>2802933
Last time I was in HK I looked up at a building with a railing and saw a plane just in time to take a shot with an excellent composition. Pretty lucky imo
>>2802934
Believe what you want but I paid a solid 30 for it and I'm just asking for ideas :^)
>>2802934
u r a faget imo
>>2802935
Here's an idea
take photos
I typically use my 105mm f/2.5 on my D700 for portraits, and while it's a great lens, the lack of AF can be an occasional pain in the balls. I'm thinking of getting an 85mm f/1.8G to supplement it. Does anyone here have this lens, and what are your impressions of it?
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>>2802061
Dug this out and cleaned it up a little
>>2802924
Thanks heaps for the suggestion m8, didn't see your reply
>>2802984
>tfw wasting precious moments of ur fragile existence
hi i would like to get a new phone, and i will use it as a photophone as i'm gonna to initiate to photography with it.
Between the Moto x play and the Honor 7 which one should i get ?
Is the Canon 6D stilll a good buy considering it came out 4 years ago....
I never do well in the camera buying/selling game and as soon as I buy a camera the new one model comes out and the one I bought drops in value....
What is the difference between Minolta MD Rokkor lenses and Minolta MD Rokkor-X lenses? Any difference in quality? Or functionality?
I did a Google search but couldn't find anything.
>>2802993
NEVER MIND. I'm being an idiot. It shows up at the first result of Google and I read over it. IGNORE ME.
>>2802992
Depends on what else is in your budget mate, 6d is still a great camera
>>2802992
Everybody is in that boat.
>>2802992
The K-1 is only a few hundred more and has better everything.
>>2802992
wait a few months anon, the new canon bodies are likely to be announced soon:
http://www.canonrumors.com/eos-5d-mark-iv-update-cr2/
therefore the 6D's and the 5D3's prices will drop significantly
Hey guys kinda got weird setup.. meeting a lot more models and seen the value of doing more photography over filming.
Currently have a 5D mark 2 and a BMPCC with an array of zeiss photo / samyang prime lenses.. Anything thing is carrying out a massive back with different primes.. Want to upgrade to something smaller with zoom lens and decent video quality. Obvious thought of the Sony a7s but was interested to hear your views?
Not sure whether to sell everything ive got and just bite the bullet and get a good run an gun i could use for photoshoots and video.. Thoughts?
Making the transition from film to digital. Currently set with a Nikon F4 and 3 prime lenses from 24, 35, and 135mm.
Since they are all full-frame lenses my current goal is to get the D750 and in places where I'll need autofocus I'd invest in the nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G.
I was looking into the D700 to save some money, but the video feature is tempting. Anything other camera's or a different lens I should consider?
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>>2803072
>buying a superzoom
Have you ever considered killing yourself
>cross shopping a D700 to a D750
The only reason to do that is because you prefer pro ergonomics.
Pick up a 24-85 VR if you must.
>>2802983
Thom Hogan just posted a review for the 85. Personally, i dont care about wide open corner sharpness, and prefer the aperture ring and AF speed of D series lenses. http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/nikon-lens-reviews/nikkor-prime-lens-reviews/nikon-85mm-f18g-af-s-lens.html
>>2803087
He's coming from 35mm film. The quality he'll get from that superzoom on a D750 is still going to blow his old results out of the water.
>>2803087
I'm used to primes, I have minimal experience with zooms but the 24-85 looks pretty good for the price, thanks
How do you know when to upgrade your camera body?
>>2803122
When you are regularly missing important shots because of the limitations of the equipment.
>>2803144
Im just a casual photographer I dont really take important pics
Is it worth it to get a pentax k7 with these lenses second hand?
>Sigma lens Pentax mount 17-35mm F2.8 82mm UV filter with lens hood and case R2500
>Pentax lens 28-80mm F3.5 58mm UV filter with bag
>Pentax lens 24-50mm F4 58mm UV filter
>Pentax lens 35-70mm F3.5 49mm Skylight filter
>Pentax lens 35-70mm F3.5 49mm Sky filter
>Pentax lens 50mm F1.7 49mm Skylight filter with bag
>Pentax lens 18-55mm DA 52mm UV filter with lens hood
>Pentax lens 80-320mm F4.5 59mm UV filter
All of this and two pentax film bodies for $1000?
i can go look on Thursday or buy the things individually but it seems like it is better to buy the whole package? What advice can /p/ give me
>>2803148
Important can simply be photos that are important to you. But chances are good, you don't need to upgrade in your case.
>>2803183
Probably not yeah my d5100 seems to get the job done
>>2802847
Really strange. I switched the opposite way around and gratification was instant. Great lenses, great IQ, an honest to god shutter speed dial.
Even better was losing the horibble bayer filter.
Are battery grips a meme?
>>2803339
They extend your battery life by two fold or more, and can improve ergonomics for certain cameras.
I personally got a Meike one for my A7 since the battery life is abysmal without it, and because it made the camera much more comfortable to hold.
Battery grips also make certain cameras look pro as fuck, so there's you meme.
>>2803339
No.
>>2803345
I got a canon one for my 6D when I first bought it. I have an old 1D and the form factor convinced me that a grip was essential but I never find myself using it enough.
I normally shoot press stuff and never see any other PJs using grips.
I suppose if it feels like a meme for me than it must be one since I'm not using it to its fullest potential
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>>2803339
depends what type of photography you do.
>>2803329
What is the meaning of this?
is it still worth buying a Canon 7D mk i over something like a 70D? 7D is like half the price
>>2803454
Sure
Is the Olympus OM-1 a good camera to get into film with
>>2803458
Sure
>>2803339
I get ludicrous battery life on my DSLR, like, it lasts over 1500 shots, and I never turn it off when I'm out. I don't have to recharge the batteries for like a week, it's not even worth the effort to take them out and top off the charge at the end of a day.
They do add bulk, but not THAT much. It's worth it for the more comfortable hands positions. and I can grab it from the left side which I couldn't before. It sounds like it doesn't make a difference but it does. More ways to hold the camera when transporting it/or whatever is really nice.
Just about doubles the weight though. Which even then, is only like 3LBS total. Still feels like nothing, on my black-rapid strap all day.
7d mk II came in for me earlier today.
First new body I've used since the rebel xti (400d) from 2006.
And my GOD... the difference 10 years of development makes just blows my mind each time I experiment with it.
Instead of the shitty 9-point non-cross autofocus with crappy sensors and algorithms that end up searching for several seconds, takes the shot and misses the focus, suddenly I can tap the stick to any side I want and nail the focus almost instantly.
And the eyepiece is huge and clear and shows more of the image.
And then the display screen is gorgeous compared to my 2006 dogshit one.
Software side it's just night and day, feels like 10,000 options in the menu instead of 10 options.
And going from a lousy 10.1 mp to 20.2 mp actually lets me crop or digital zoom in post without things looking like crap.
Fuck people who say "it's only about the person behind the camera", they are monumentally full of shit. It takes Both, not just one half.
If anyone else is using dinosaur gear, don't hesitate to upgrade to something in the last few generations, Do It, it will amaze you.
>>2803628
good gear wont make u a good photographer but it will make you a good collector!
>>2803631
yeah, out of focus shots from bad machinery were really helping with mastering photography.
You are a complete dipshit retard.
>>2803628
>Fuck people who say "it's only about the person behind the camera", they are monumentally full of shit. It takes Both, not just one half.
>If anyone else is using dinosaur gear, don't hesitate to upgrade to something in the last few generations, Do It, it will amaze you.
It depends a lot on what you're trying to do.
In general, it's perfectly true that basically any camera is capable of making almost any shot...but
higher end bodies tend to make that shit a lot easier. There's often a bit of a learning curve (like figuring out how best to set up custom menus for yourself, getting used to the extra physical controls, etc.) but in the end higher end tools are generally designed to be professional tools and one of the things professionals expect from their tools is to make their lives easier.
>>2803632
take a good photograph and then talk.
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Posted in a previous gear thread, looking to get a telezoom lens for my K3.
Rented a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 macro from a local camera store last week and it works really well and I can seem to get a good price on it ($510), but is it really worth the extra money over the Pentax 55-300 f/4-5.8? Is there a significant enough increase in IQ that warrants double the price?
I was also looking at the Pentax 60-250 f/4, which is even slightly more expensive than the Tamron. I'm primarily looking for a good all-purpose lens for things like indoor/outdoor sports, nature/wildlife, etc. Any advice?
>>2802990
They should be about the same. Don't get a phone based on the camera. The camera is just a bonus and how it performs in software is more important than the hardware.
>>2802325
Pentax Optio series of compacts is probably a good choice, Richo is making them as the WG.
>>2803637
It's not even IQ improvements (not sure if there are any but 55-300 is around the shitty superzoom range)...it's about that aperture.
35 vs 50mm let me hear your opinions. Apparently since I have a cropped sensor camera even if I get a 35mm dx it won't be 35 mm so I'm beginning to think it's not even worth buying new lenses for my cropped sensor
>>2802563
So what do you actually want anon? Do you want a dslr or would a mirrorless suit your needs better? Why not just look at a higher end compact? What's your budget?
>>2803647
If you need a focal length to get the photos you want to take, then get it. If not, don't. Don't worry about the numbers, or the crop factor, or your pokemon collection. Do you need a fast normal lens? get the 35mm. Do you need a short telephoto? get the 50mm. Don't need either? Go outside and take photos.
>>2802563
Any camera is a travel camera if you travel with it.
>what happened to these threads?
People showed up asking questions and then attacked the advice with derision in their ignorance. That's what happened.
>>2803181
Check the prices on KEH beforehand, are the lenses all autofocus or are some of them manual - like that 50 1.7?
>>2803643
The 55-300 is one of the best consumer zoom for Pentax just check the photos on Flickr. It's sharp, cheap and the HD version is weather sealed.
Anons decision mostly depends on what aperture he needs. Of course the 60-250 and the tamron are sharper but does he need the more expensive lens for a simple hobby?
>>2803637
Do you like the Tamron? Can you afford it? If yes then buy it. Can you afford the DA*? Buy it. If you would spend that money on something else, the HD 55-300 will be still a good lens.
>>2802563
>But it isn't a travel camera at all.
...literally what the hell?
>entry level camera for teens
That literally thousands of people are making serious money with every day
Used D700 $880
Used D800 $1500
Refurb D750 $1560
The D700 and D800 are from KEH and the D750 is from B&H so they're all reputable sellers but I don't know the shutter counts. I'm leaning towards the D750 right now, any opinions?
>>2802475
Honestly.
When I'm traveling is the time I least mind hanging a full frame DSLR with f/2.8 zoom off my shoulder.
My camera is like my travel companion.
>>2803660
Any holes in your lens/lighting gear or trips/shoots you could arrange with the $700 difference between that and the D700?
>>2803647
A 35mm will be ~52mm on a modern crop sensor. You'd want something like a 24mm for a ~35mm equivalent focal length.
>>2803039
Don't sell everything. An A7S will require an external device for 4K so if you want internal then you would have to get the A7SII. Also zooms for the A7S will be just as big as zooms for the 5D. Either an A7SII or an A7RII will give you in camera 4k. There is also the GH4 with 4K but that will not be as good for stills as your other options. The 5DIII can be used for video but no 4K.
Maybe you can get an A6300. It has 4k and the lenses should be smaller. I still don't understand why you want to go with zooms. You are more likely to have really nice live manual focus with primes than with zooms. The performance should be great but it's still a point and shoot. After you put it in a video rig it should be great though. It doesn't have sensor shift so it's outdated on release. You need stabilized lenses so good luck with that.
If I were you I'd stick with what I have. Maybe look into an upgrade path for video within Canon.
>>2803664
Yeah, a lot of holes in my lenses because I currently have no Nikon AF lenses, I'm jumping camera systems. To start out with I'm just going to buy a body and a 50mm f/1.8G, though. In a few months I'll be getting the 28mm and a macro so I guess the $700 would be pretty nice toward getting a nice AF-S 105mm macro instead of a cheaper older 60mm or whatever.
At the same time I don't really want to cheap out on the camera right now and then regret it later and I want a camera that will last me several years at least. The D700 is definitely pretty appealing, but I also don't know if I really want to buy an 8 year old CF card dinosaur with a million shutter actuations. As far as image quality I guess the D700 would be plenty and I know firsthand that the camera's handling and build is superb. And I guess KEH has a 6 month warranty anyway.
>>2803122
If you are a pro:
>newest version of your camera is released
>upgrade!
>it's not like you're paying for it
If you are an amateur:
>camera malfunctions, performs unsatisfactory, or dies
>upgrade!
If you are a hobbyist:
>money is burning a hole in my pocket
>upgrade!
>>2803672
You can have the shutter replaced for around $200 and you're probably looking at around 300k MINIMUM actuations before that's actually necessary.
There's a decent jump in IQ in general between the bodies (still incremental and nothing jaw-dropping) and DR, but not enough for me to justify having large holes in my lens arsenal though (you might tend to stick with a single focal length more than I do so it might not be as big of a deal to you).
The killer though might be if you intend on shooting video. You can't shoot it out of the box on the D700...you can kludge video solutions, but out of the box the D750 can shoot video.
>>2803181
Looks like a bunch of useless trash. Just get the body and lenses you want. Also, wait until the K-1 comes out and all the amazing pentax aps-c gear gets dumped on used stores. It will be a great steal until they regret selling their aps-c stuff and want to buy it back.
>>2803675
I have absolutely zero interest in video. I already know exactly what lenses I want and it's just 3 or maybe 4 primes and none of them are too expensive or exotic, but of course it's always nice to save some money.
It would also of course be nice to have the latest and greatest DRs and pickles and high ISOs and stuff but I really think the D700 is enough for my purposes and like you said the D3/D700 generation was the last really huge jump in image quality improvements and everything since then has been pretty incremental. If it could take good photos when it came out then there's no reason it can't take good photos today.
Maybe you convinced me anon, I'll think about it.
>>2803628
>7d mk II
Imagine if you actually got an up to date camera. You would have died.
>>2803633
>it's perfectly true that basically any camera is capable of making almost any shot
That's objectively false unless you're a retard that thinks you 'made a shot' when it's
- out of focus during Autofocus
- out of focus even during Manual focusing because of an old body having no ways to confirm manual focus on a tiny viewfinder or a tiny monitor. (Old rebels don't have digital zoom focus adjustment at all. A modern body you can go live view and 10x zoom, giving far more precision if you do your focus manually)
- grainy as grandpa's turds, filled with noise from high iso on a bad old sensor. Even if you composed the shot perfectly with angle, the shot can be lost by simply not having adequate light distribution or reception (which are both gear, NOT photographer)
If you want some entertaining examples, digitalrevtv has a series where they give crappy cameras to professional photographers from around the world. They put up a good fight, but the majority of the photos are still ugly as hell if you don't try to be biased "well this is a great shot, because the camera sucks so bad" <- that's just proof that it's not possible to do amazing results with crap gear.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ECB90D96DF59DE5
>>2803691
>That's objectively false unless you're a retard that thinks you 'made a shot' when it's
This is the kind of retard who is giving you feedback/telling you what camera to buy.
>>2803695
>so retarded that he doesn't even have ONE piece of evidence, logic or physical, to go against the statement
>still posts and thinks anyone cares what you say
Go suck dick somewhere else, hipster community college student.
>>2803702
Your argument is literally
>cameras are objectively better when they are broken or used in a way that they weren't intended for
And the latter entirely ignores that focus peaking and live view exists.
You don't *deserve* anything more than derision. You don't deserve an actual response because your entire point is so fucking ridiculous and ignorant it is actually kind of astounding.
So yeah, keep pretending the mass of crowds is behind you.
>>2803706
Example of why U.S. scores are so abysmal. You literally are such a retard that you think any section at all corresponds to
>cameras are objectively better when they are broken or used in a way that they weren't intended for
This is why no one ever hires you. You are trash.
>>2803706
You are also so incredibly stupid that you literally believe every old dslr has focus-peaking and live-view.
Pro-tip: they don't. Apparently it's "user error" to not take advantage of a feature which doesn't even exist on an old body. Good job!
I have a K-50, and I'm thinking of buying a Samyang lens. I thought I remembered hearing somewhere that Samyang lenses in K-mount behave like SMC-A lenses - manual focus, but with an A-setting on the aperture ring and able to be controlled from the camera body, due to K-mount's all-mechanical aperture linkage and communication to the body.
Is this the case, or do they not have that and act like old SMC-Ms with no auto-aperture? I've looked at several reviews, but they usually only review Samyang lenses in Canon or Nikon flavor.
>>2803746
http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/vivitar-85mm-f14/review.html?src=lrdb#handling
>Naturally, the lens also works all Pentax DSLR cameras; in this case the aperture ring should be left in the "A" position and the aperture should be controlled from the camera.
I've basically had nothing to do with photography my entire life with the exception of my mother's point n shoot but for whatever reason I've had the biggest urge to get into photography lately. I live around regional/coastal Australia so I've got a pretty solid amount of stuff to shoot.
Is there any real basic beginner's tips I should know about? I'm tossing and turning between getting a mid/high range point n shoot or a Canon 750D bundle with shit like a mini-backpack, extra battery, tripod, a few print vouchers and 18-55mm, 55- 250mm and 50mm lenses. Obviously the DSLR option's a lot more expensive and honestly pushing the boundaries of what I want to pay for an introductory into photography. [spoiler]I've already been told I've got a wedding job in a few months time if I decide I want to get serious with it so I guess that kinda falls into consideration too.[/spoiler]
>>2803817
Understanding Exposure from Bryan Peterson and the rest of his Understanding... series.
>>2803817
Get a Pentax K-50 with WR kit lens and the DA 35/2.4 or 50/1.8, both cheap as salt and sharp.
If you want longer lens, get the HD 55-300.
It should be less than the Canon equivalent you mentioned with better features and better glass.
I'm going to be starting a 4 month hiking trip that stretches from Mexico to Canada. I've never had an interest in photography and still don't but I'd like to take better pictures than my galaxy s5 allows me to. I'm looking for something lightweight, with a decent sized sensor and under 700 American shekels.
>sony rx100 M3
>Panasonic LX100
>sony A6000
>>2803875
Get a DSLR instead of those battery munching mirrorless and compacts.
700 or more shots per battery makes a better hiking camera. If you go somewhere with weather, get a Pentax K-50 with the WR kit lens.
>>2803880
I'm not really worried about rain or weather. I'm really looking for portability and weight. The Pentax plus lens plus tripod will add another 2.5 pounds to my base weight, that's a couple extra gallons of water plus extra food.
I did start reading reviews on it and I love how cheap and durable it looks to be. I'll keep looking, thanks for the help mang
>>2803888
Why not just use your phone, since looks like that is what you want
>>2803913
You know every compact in your budget will have the same image quality. Same sensor size, same shitty superzoom lens. If you want decent quality you have to go with at least an APS-C sensor, and with compacts that sensor is premium tier.
DSLRs are very cheap and easy on your budget with the expanse of bigger size (weight is somewhat the same on mirrorless).
MILC is too new for any decent budget friendly options, however a used Sony NEX 5N with 16MP, kit lens, kit telezoom lens and the optional EVF would be kind of easy on your budget and delivering good results. Don't forget to pack 4 batteries for the hikes, plus a big battery bank for charging on the go.
If you want any decent landscapes, sunset, dramatic clouds in long exposure you will still need one of those cheap chinese Cokin P ND filter sets and a circular polarizer, plus a good travel tripod (Manfrotto should have one compact and light, not too big though ~130cm). Watch Thomas Heaton videos on landscaping.
Oh, wireless remote trigger is also good to have.
>>2803971
>You know every compact in your budget will have the same image quality. Same sensor size, same shitty superzoom lens.
>Sony RX100
1" sensor
>LX100
M4/3 sensor
>A6000
APS-C
>X-E2
APS-C
The fuck are you smoking? Nearly every point you just made is wrong.
>>2803971
>Canon full frame user detected
How's it feel to need all of that extra shit just to get a workable exposure out in the field? Must feel okay, since you apparently aren't aware of the dynamic range and image quality capabilities of literally every other camera manufacturer. You should know, your 5Dmk3 gets a lower image quality rating than Nikon's D5300, which can be had for around $500 brand new.
>>2803971
>You know every compact in your budget will have the same image quality. Same sensor size, same shitty superzoom lens. If you want decent quality you have to go with at least an APS-C sensor, and with compacts that sensor is premium tier.
Wow, I am always surprised by how people with absutely no knowledge of a subject are willing to lecture on it.
1. All of the compacts mentioned have far larger, better sensors than any phone on the market.
2. The glass is not comparable. None of them are "superzooms". The glass on the LX100 is excellent. Probably better than a lot of DSLR glass.
3. It is absolutely not necessary to go APSC for good IQ. You may not get as good low light, but the lens and sensor on the LX100 will give great image quality.
Why do DSLR worshippers all think compact cameras are stuck in 2005? A decent compact blows out the best phone cameras in every aspect.
>>2803987
*Why are you still defending your dead system?
Also why does windows randomly cut the end of stuff I write? It is also happening in Word.
