/gear/ - Gear thread

>>3062364
I fucking hate the nikon 18-55 kit lens. Thinking about the tamron 17-55 VC whateverthefuck as a replacement. Thoughts?

>>3062370
Why the hate? It's a great kit lens

You got the 35mm 1.8 dx? If not get that before anything else

>>3062370
You mean the 17-50/2.8 VC? It is an excellent lens, you will love it.

>>3062370
>>3062385
depends if you want to turn the rings which way, you can get tampon or smegma.

>>3062393
Sigma has a tiny plastic pin inside that is prone to break for no reason, so the Tamron is the better choice. Optically both are excellent.

>>3062326
So pretty much zero sub-$200 options for anything that can beat out a phone lens?

>>3062375
But what's the point if I'm getting the 17-55 2.8?

>>3062408
There is no Tamron 17-55, only the 17-50/2.8
You must've seen a mistyped ad
Anyways, it is better than the kit lens in every regard, you will love it.

I have a manual focus Minolta MC lens that I inherited from my stepdad, looking to adapt it on an a6000. Is the fotodioX any good or should I sink the extra cash into a metabones?

>>3062445
I would go for the cheapest adapter from aliexpress or ebay if possible. These things are just metal barrel, there is no electronics or any expensive things.

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>>3062485
>not resizing
>canon
>poorfag lenses
can't wait to see your wix site :)

>>3062485
>4.74 MB, 3936x5248
I h8

>>3062486
>wix
I h8 even more

>>3062486
I thought we were all poor here? :^)

>>3062486
YOU NEED A WEBSITE

>>3062501
FUCK OFF!!!!1!!

>>3062485

Why is everything canon so cheap-looking? Even their pro bodies look like glorified plastic

>>3062460
I figured as much. Appreciate it, thanks.

>>3062445
>>3062460
>>3062522

Read reviews.

You don't wanna go too cheap, some have infinity focus and light leak issues.

Hey guys, ive been slowly getting into photography over the past few years, each year moving my gear up slightly. I'm ready to buy a DSLR now but im unsure what would be the best, although im quite interested in the Pentax K-70.

I'm looking for a camera with:
-a large number of good quality and good value lenses.
-easy to use operating system and buttons
-under $800

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I'm torn between the Batis 85 F1,8 and the Sony 85 F1,8.

On one hand Batis has perfect Chromatic Ab. control and optic stabilisation, on the other hand the Sony is half the price.
Fuck. Why must it be this way. I wish the Sony was just perfect optics and for cheap.

>>3062533
also apologies if this is the wrong thread to post this in

>>3062533
>a large number of good quality and good value lenses
You won't find those in the pentax camp.

-> Canon

>>3062533
You only need 3-4 good lenses, Pentax certainly has them.
Something like the DA 15 Limited, DA 20-40 Limited and DA 70 limited would cover most necessary focal lengths, maybe the new 55-300 PLM if you want some telephoto fun as well.
Cheap alternative to the limiteds is the DA 16-85 WR, weather sealed, excellent IQ, not as fast but covers all that focal range but the Limited lenses have a certain IQ, giving the best contrast, color saturation, and sharpness.
The K-70 is currently the best value and most features per dollar camera out there, the pixel-shift would really benefit from the Limited primes but the 16-85 has enough sharpness as well.

Look around here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/
and here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/
to get a good idea of useful lenses.

>>3062539
OSS does not matter unless for handheld video. Personally I'd get the Sony

Try the Sony (or both). If you still want the Zeiss, get the Zeiss. Don't force yourself to settle for something you'll end up upgrading from in 4 months because you're not satisfied.

>>3062554
Good point, and I also have the feeling I will eventually upgrade to a camera that has sensor stabilised. I'm going to try for the Sony first (I probably won't notice some of the CA it it said to have).

>>3062533
I'm stuck between the Pentax K-70 and the Nikon 5300. They're about the same price I believe, I'm leaning towards Pentax because of image stabilization.

>>3062569
>5300
The Canon 80D has better AF than this. Lenses are cheaper and better.

>>3062569
One has a bright big pentaprism OVF, the other has a small dark pentamirror OVF. One has weather sealing, the other is not. One is chock full of pro-level features, the other has gimped features with a Nikon badge.
With the D5x00 series, you practically pay an extra for a "5" and a Nikon badge while you are left with a D3x00 feature set.
Canon and Nikon are very conservative on their entry line.

>>3062578
Oh really? How much sony do YOU have then?

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Looking for a compact digital camera to replace my phone's shit camera, thinking about a rx 100 4 or Ricoh gr. Needs to be good for low light and sharp landscapes. Thanks!

>>3062585
>Ricoh gr
Has a really good prime for stills.
>rx 100 4
Has a really nicezoom for for video and stills. But smaller sensor.

>>3062588
Hey thanks, are there any other options that you could recommend for under or around 500 new or used?

>>3062590
Those two are usually the most asked for. Just read up on reviews of those.

>>3062590
Fuji X70 or X100T

>>3062597
>>3062593
Thanks a lot guys

I'm sorry I'm really newfagging here but do you recommend any of the "tough"/bomb proof type cameras like the TG-4 type shit?
My use is my long time GF broke up with me and I'm having a quarter-life crisis so I plan to travel the world with some friends. Thought it'd be cool to dabble in photography. Thanks for any advice /p/. Any tips/recommendations are super appreciated.

Are there any point and shoots that can compete with current flagship smartphone cameras under or around 400 dollars new or used?

>>3062652
>quarter-life crisis

Fuck off millennial.
Just fuck off.

If I got an a6000 body could I use my k1000 k mount lenses with an adapter for it? It seems like the kit lens that comes with the sony new sucks, and I've already got an f 1.7 pentax lense.

>>3062652
Anything Pentax. K-70, K-S2, K-3, K-3II will survive anything from tropical storms to deserts with a good weather sealed lens like the DA 16-85 WR or DA 20-40 Limited WR.

>>3062523
Yeah, I will, I'm not that poor lol. Just wondered if the metabones was a hundred bucks for any particular reason besides the name.

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>>3062553

thank you!

>>3062539
>Paying twice the price for lightroom fixes

Sony announcement in five minutes, boyos.

https://www.sony.co.uk/pro/products/events-broadcast-nab

What will it be?
>a new premium compact (rx100/rx1)?
>a7 III?
>a7s III?
>the wide GM zoom?
> a camcorder?

Hint: It's the dumb camcorder

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>>3062720
>a7 III?
Oh god, yes please give us this.

>>3062719
Not all of the CA can be fixed in post. And CA is practically impossible to fix for video.

That's why I admire every lens that perfects its CA control, even though people say "it's not a big deal".

>>3062724
Then buy it m8, if you strive for absolute perfection.

>>3062727
I'm buying the Sony 85 first to check it out, it's probably plenty for me.

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>>3062720
>Hint: It's the dumb camcorder
>he doesn't appreciate award winning camcorders
Do you even BBC, bro?

>>3062734
>Do you even BBC, bro?
You mean fake news and bad management? The guys who lost the biggest assets in television entertainment and dragged the single best TV show down to nothing?
We talking about the same guys, right?

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>>3062735
>The whole comments section is super mad there is no hint of A7Siii announcement

>>3062736
You don't watch Top Gear, huh?

>>3062738
We got Funimation and Crispin!

>>3062739
Keep protecting your virginity

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>>3062741
>not protecting good old christian values

What bag do you /p/eople use for your gear?

>>3062748
Ortlieb Aqua-cam

Water proof
Air tight zippers.

>>3062746
Dead SLR.

>>3062751
That one is pretty good, and has OSS.
Otherwise you can also go with Rokinon 12mm, if you don't mind manual lens.

>>3062751
>>whats the best way i can use my existing gear to take good shots there?
Use the one with F3,5?
It should be okay if the lighting is good.

>>3062686
Curious, what year were you born?

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im planning on buying a 60d body + accessories for 330 USD. it has around 1k on the shutter and no noticeable dents/scratches. is this a good deal?

I have just sold my Canon g7x mkii and am stuck on which new camera to get.

Sony a6000 or Ricoh GRII?

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Just won an auction for an a6000 with pic related accessories for 395, did I get a good deal? Gonna use my Pentax 1.7f lense with it.

>>3062782
>is this a good deal?
It's a steal, as long as you won't be moving the AF point around too much. It has the older 9ish point system, so you proably won't.

It's a great camera, just don't expect to be shooting in complete darkness or anything.

I've been looking into the Sony a7 for a while, but I'm suspicious of it. It's dirt cheap for full frame (which is a giant plus for me), but apparently, it has no stabilization (I want it for both photo and video), nearly all reviews I've found on it contradict each other and virtually no lenses fit into it, or maybe they do, it's really confusing that Sony has more than 1 type of E-mount,and basically, it kinda pales in comparison to the a6500, which is more expensive, has an ASP-C, but shoots 4K and does have stabilization. So, is the a7 actually worth it or is the a6500 better? The internet so far has given me little to no clear answer

>>3062843

Depending on how cheap, the a7 is worth it.


The af sucks on it, and it has no stabalization, but it can adapt pretty much any lens ever made and it has a pretty nice sensor.

If you want a nice body with a ff sensor you can slap an old manual lens on and have fun with, it is perfect.

If you want a body with fast autofocus and stabalization, youd be better off with a7ii or a6500.

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I still really want an A900. I will buy one if I can find it for less than $800.

>>3062748
NatGeo Walkabout messenger bag and Lowepro Flipside 400AW backpack

>>3062843
If you're doing photography and image quality, sharpness, low light noise and bokeh are important to you, get the a7.

If this is going to only be a video camera, the a6500 makes more sense.

The a7ii does it all.

You will get more clients with the a7, people love bokeh.

And there's only one type of e mount, but just like nikon, canon and bentax, some lenses don't cover full frame, but they all fit on the same mount and all work on all bodies. Don't worry too much about this, the crop camera market has fallen through it's own arsehole and will only be for video within the next 5 years. This means all those crop lenses with autofocus will soon be worth next to nothing, makes no sense to buy anything other than full frame lenses unless you can accept the lack of resale value.

>>3062917

Why?

Just get an a7ii and an LA-EA4.

>>3063073
get a7 + vintage lens.
ultimate poorfag gear.

When is the sigma 100-400 gonna be out?

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Honest thoughts about this lens, compared to price, performance, personal experiences...

>>3063123
Buy

>>3063123

I've purchased this recently and have been really enjoying it.
Fast and sharp. Decent low-light performance.
I've been using it with a D7200 so the crop sensor leaves it close to a nifty fifty.

First prime I've used so I may be biased with how impressed I am with it.

>>3063123
d3x00 fags please go

Hi fellas! I have a Canon eso 5D Mark II and a Yashica 50mm f/1.4 lens which is extremly sharp but I have encountered a problem. When I focus at 3m (10 ft) and above, the back of the lens will hit the mirror in the camera and since I dont want the lens to break the mirror (shutter) I don't know what to do.

I have tried solved it by using google and even youubt, but the tricks that I've read do not work on my lens since it still will hit the mirror. And this means that I can only focus on things that hare 0,6m to about 2,5 meters away and it kinds sucks. So.. /p/ what should I do? I already have an m42-adapter but it wont fix my problems with focusing on subjects that are 3meters and above.

>>3063123

Very sharp, in my experience. I use it for family snipshats.

>>3063135

gearfag pls go

>>3063123
Fair amount of CA wide open, stop down to f4.

Also cover full frame at f4 or wider. I leave mine on my f100 with a ND to cut light.

>>3063137
How about getting a lens that is actually made to be used on your camera? There's no other way to "fix" your situation. Get a used sigma 50mm f/1.4 or something similar.

>>3063123
Overpriced, soft wide open, slow af, soft corners even stopped down, weak bokeh and bad CA.

When a flagship nikon lens is outdone by even a sigma on a sony body its probably time to jump off that sinking ship.

>>3062602
dpr just posted a "2017" roundup of compact enthusiant zoom cameras. you might want to check that out.

>>3062748
a decade old lowepro shoulder bag.

>>3063154
>flagship nikon lens

>cheapest prime they make.

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Is the AE-1 the best budget friendly "vintage" 35mm camera out there?

I want it but I don't know if there are better options for the price.

>>3063229
Pentax ME Super or Spotmatic with a Helios 44M

I just ordered the SEL35F18 to replace my 16-50 kit lens of my A6000.

Did I fuck up and should I get the Sigma 1.4F 30MM sigma instead?

>>3063245
Yes. You now have the purple monster, color fringing out the ass

>>3063245
The Sigma is the better lens for A6500, because it has ibis.
But the Sony 35 is better for A6000 and A6300 because it has OSS.

I'm not sure it's able to replace your kit lens though. It's a 53mm equivalent lens on APS-C, you might find it to be too narrow indoors.

>>3063248

Is it that bad? :|

Do you have some examples? Most reviewers that compared both tend to prefer the sony, less AF hunting, better at low light due to OSS and a lot more compact.

>>3063073
Put like that, the a7 does sound better. Video was more of a side thing, I care a lot more about photography, so I guess no IS isn't a big deal, especially since Sony lenses cover that.

However, as >>3062870 points out, is the af really that bad?

>>3063250
No. Stop worrying about your gear and go out and take photos! If you don't like it, return it!

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Just snatched a 50mm f1.8d for 50 bucks

Any other recommended Nikkor lenses? I'm thinking about getting the 28-105 f3-4.5 for general use and traveling

>>3063255
>1.78 MB, 4032x3024
fuck you

I'm looking for a camera my grandpa used about 20 - 25 years ago. it was a very small camera. the lens was covered by a plastic lid that folded down like a drawbridge. pretty sure it was a minolta but i didn't find it yet. pls help

>>3063258
Did you try asking your grandpa?

>>3063260
no

>>3063266
Maybe, I dunno, try asking him?

>>3063258
Try a semi Minolta

>>3062364
Sooo, looking for advice.

I can grab a Canon 16-35 f2.8 III second hand in top shape for the same price as a new 16-35 f4 IS. What do, and what would be your reasoning? Personally inclined to pick up the f4 for the IS as I generally shoot more landscapes than action shots.

Looking for advice:
I am interested in the Minolta 35-70 mm 1:3.5 MD III lens.
For all I could find out about it, it seems to be quite sharp and performs well especially for a zoom lens, but I am still a little unsure about getting a zoom lens.
Has anybody some insightful information about it?

>>3063298
IS on a wide angle is pointless. Go for the more light instead.

what would be the cheapest macro lenses to use on a6000 to scan 35 mm film?
thinking about old manual ones but no idea what i should look for, dedicated macro lens? adapter for something else?

>>3063315
Tamron Adaptall2 SP 90/2.8 Macro and a macro rail for your tripod.

24-70 f4L IS
or
24-105 f4L IS
for mainly video but some photo taking as well
have a 70-200 f2.8 IS II already

>>3063356
>for video
24-105/4 L IS, no question about it, more flexibility and is a decent still lens.
For stills only I would recommend the 24-70 but the smaller focal range would limit you in video too much.

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>>3062364
what photo printer should I get? pic related maybe?

>>3063383
Probably. Call your local printer repair shop and ask them which brands and models have the worst breakdowns.

>>3063384
What if they lie and say the ones that break down the most are the most reliable?

>>3063430
They probably won't. They are usually an honest bunch.
Just ask multiple.

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What would you pay for this Mamiya 645 afd ii?

>>3063251

The AF on the original a7 is not great, but it isn't Fuji bad.

Stay away from zooms, works best with primes. I hear it is especially bad with the kit in low light.

>>3063312

It is a pretty awesome lens. It is not prime sharp, but you don't need that much sharpness most of the time.

Here is a review:
>https://phillipreeve.net/blog/minolta-md-zoom-35-70mm-3-5-review/

>>3063444
About 350

>>3063154
>35/1.8 dx
>flagship
All of my what

>>3063444
>645
ishygddt

>>3062486
>That fifty nifty
That prime actually does pretty well for being so cheap, but it has cheaper options for better quality. Plastic fantastic.

Hello /p/ I am interested in photography but I don't where to start. Any recommended resources for an absolute noob?

Camera suggestions also, please.

>>3063474
>>3063186
Technically it is a flagship by dint of being the only normal FL non-macro DX prime Nikon makes.

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Oh baby. The Mirrorless Full Frames keep popping up.

Manual Cine lens
24mm F1,4
13 aperture blades
52mm filter
500 grams
400 bucks

>>3063498
Flagship is something a brand (any brand) builds to show off their technical cabability or superiority over other brands. So, no.

I just bought a gx85 and 25 1.7 prime after research. For a cheap telephoto is the 45-150 or the 45-200 better?

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>>3063258
>>3063260
>>3063278
>>3063279
it was actually a minox, not a minolta.

8s there any way for me to fit a 1950s d mount 13mm lens to a Sony e (next) mount? I know there are c to e mounts but not finding any D's.

>>3063571
If there aren't any, maybe try D-mount to C-mount to E-mount.

>New D mount M16 x0.75 To C mount for Moive Lens to Camera Flate adapter
I'm not sure if this is the right/relevant thing.

>>3063578
I thought of doing that but I'm worried that with so many adapters there will be light leakage or something like that.
I'm trying to get similar pictures to this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jona3/sets

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>>3063578
Posted the wrong link but I'm trying to use this camera.

>>3063579
Screw mounts should in theory be very resistant to light leaks.

I can't imagine that happen.

Here's the link, my bad
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jona3/albums/72157630111666254

>>3063581
This lense*

>>3063571
That 13mm lens barely covers the Pentax Q sensor, it will certainly be a tiny circle on your Sony. With an adapter you can't just increase the image circle.
Your best bet would be getting a cheap used Pentax Q and adapt the lens on that.

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I'm actually using a Olympus OM-1 film camera and I'm considering a nikon as my first dslr because of the double command dial.
What nikon should I buy? I don't really mind if it's an old model, I just want to shoot. Pic related is what I usually do

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>>3063591
Get a used Pentax with a used DA 35/2.4
Double wheels and easy budget, around half to 2/3rd of a comparable Nikon.

Wise /p/eople, i want to buy an a6500 online and looked around for a good prize. in my country, it currently runs at 1555€ on amazon. if i look on ebay, i can find new ones for 1259€. the offers seem legit, but only offer seller warranty. my guess is that they buy them in bulk from china so no sony warranty in europe.

is buying there a good idea? do i have to expect lower quality for some reason? thanks in advance.

>>3063597
Prolly not even bulk just Chinese seller

>>3063601
the seller is from UK, but he has a chinese name.
so are chinese cameras worse?

>>3063251
A7 af is perfectly fine with native sony lenses.
It's pretty much useless if you want to use adapted af lenses.

>>3063597
Check your local laws, in the uk we have the consumer rights act, this means any electronic item sold as new by a business must come with a minimum 2 year warranty supported by the retailer.

If it's buy it now and new, it's counted as a business seller on ebay.

I bought a monitor on ebay usa, from korea, posted to the uk, it got a few dead pixels after nearly 2 years of use, seller refused to help so I took ebay uk to court and won the full price of the monitor.

Consumer rights are fab.

>>3063229

>budget friendly

Pretty much any manual focus SLR can be had for under $100, so it doesn't make sense to go budget.

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>F1,4
Pfft... In Soviet Russia, real lens is F0,95

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>>3063229
Nah, it's fucking awful value for money, a late high end eos can be had for about the same price that's superior in every way and uses lenses that are still relevant.

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>you will never be a cute female japanese photographer

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Should I get the native e-mount 70-200 f4? Or adapt a Canon?

The price is about the same in this country one if include the MC-11 adapter.

From reviews it seems they perform roughly the same, but the Sony would be a little smaller.

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>>3063619
it depends...

I got my canon 70-200 f4 L non is for £200 and the mc-11 when it first hit the shelves for £119, this is less than half what the sony would cost.

On my a7ii i've been extremely impressed by both the lens and the adapter, I've not once felt like I'm using an adapted lens.

>>3063619
Tamron 70-200/2.8 VC G1 or G2

>>3063619
sony will work better.
but that tiny linkage, it's like they want it to fall off.

>>3063642

I am in Japan, so if it breaks they will most likely repair it for free or cheap.

>>3063622

I want the IS, and the price between the two is about the same here.

>>3063623

Isn't there a new one? How is it?

>>3063313
Also if I don't use a tripod because I'm regularly lugging my camera up along on /out/ trips that last a week or more?

I bought a Sony a7r because the price was good, I paid about 10% under local market rate. I am starting to wonder if I should just sell it and get an A6000.

A6000 auto focus is better and faster.

A7r full frame doesn't do me much good because I am just posting photos on Instagram and sending them to friends on what's app. I'd like to be doing more, like printing them, but my photos aren't good enough yet.

Is there anything the a7r does better, besides more megapixels? Low light performance should be better because full frame, but auto focus sucks in low light.

What the fuck why is it 2.5x more expensive?

>>3063696
Also, my interests: mostly full body portraiture, some architecture photography, some landscape photography.

Sony a99 low shutter count with tamron 70-200 2.8 (not the new one) and tamron 28-70 2.8 for $1300 a good deal? I currently have a d3300 with sigma 17-50 2.8

>>3063707
Just go compare to what it sells for used on eBay like everyone else does.

>>3063707
Yes, I would jump on it if I wasn't tied to another system.
I have the same old Tamron 70-200/2.8 and it is a true moneymaker, always delivers my best portraits.

>>3063681
You will need a tripod, especially if you go /out/ regularly.
Something like the Manfrotto Befree might be sturdy enough while light to carry. IS won't help you on long exposures, no matter how wide the angle.

>>3063650
>Isn't there a new one? How is it?
Yes, it is better than the newest Nikon, better corrected for focus breathing, sharper, better contrast.

>>3063458
Thank you, anon.

Also stumbled across the Minolta MD Zoom 28-85mm / 3.5-4.5 that was also praised a lot.
I can't decide whether to get a zoom lens and if yes, which one.
I am shooting 400ASA film most of the time, so aperture won't matter that much during daytime, but performance does.
The lens will be mostly for traveling, because weight.

New to photography /p/,
Wanted to start off with the basics but I don't know where to begin.
I wanted to go right to film for its neat appearances.
However, I'm a poor fag and muy budget is only 60s bucks.
I needed to cheap scanner too because I don't want to spend a shit ton in the Darkroom Company.
Could anyone please help me.
What do you anons think of this, I found it while searching around eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolverine-Scanner-With-3-Film-Cameras-Kodak-and-Fuji-film-Plus-Flash-Cubes-/262952304446?hash=item3d392dbf3e:g:5JIAAOSwkShY~sYM

>>3063742
Work some more on your budget, get it up to at least $300 or $400, until then use your phone.

yep

>>3063696
A6k has a similar CDAF-system as the A7R so I don't think that it's gonna be a major upgrade. Also IQ-wise fullframes shit on crop-bodies. Get an A7II or a DSLR if you want better AF.

>>3063781
It's not similar, A6000 PDAF is very decent in good light.

What does A7r actually do better? Why would someone want an A7r over A6000?

I have never used an A6000 except for 1 minute in daytime, so I genuinely am asking.

>>3063785
A6000 has no pdaf

>>3063792
It has 179 of them.

Joey L in a video recommends lighting kits costing $1-7k. Super fucking expensive. I just want to do some studio shots at my home, or maybe at a park. Can't I get away with something simpler and cheaper?

>>3063801
Read Strobist 101

>>3062408
also prime lenses are sharper than zoom lenses.

>>3063716
Tripod isn't really an option sadly, as I tend to mountaineer, and that's an environment where shaving off a hundred grams is an issue worth serious contemplation - ie. it may be worth getting the f4 for the simple fact that it's slightly smaller and lighter than the f2.8 III - let alone dragging along a >1kg tripod. We're talking >5000m above sea level here, day marches of up to 12 hours, and potentially harsh conditions.

Your input is much appreciated though, gives me something to work with and sort it all out for myself. More advice always welcome.

First time on /p/.

Shooting a video series. Considering renting a Lumix GH3 for $50 a day. Would the lens borrowed lens from a friend's Canon camera be usable so I don't have to pay an additional $40 a day?

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I'm currently in a tough spot. For a while after looking at wide angle primes, I had decided on the Nikon 24mm F/1.8 since it was a great price. Today, upon doing more research, I came across the Sigma 24-35 F/2 ART.

The Sigma grabbed my attention since I'd have the option of zoom between those two focal lengths, possibly eliminating the need for a 24mm prime and 35mm prime, and the fact that it's F/2 is pretty solid as it's not so far from 1.8.

I'm curious to hear opinions from people who have used both lenses on full frame, and if the Sigma is worth it for what it can do, IQ, etc

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>>3063870
I regularly take hikes in the nearby mountains and forests with my not-at-all compact 190XB tripod and 498 head (close to 3kg together) attached to my bag full of camera, couple zooms (standard and 70-200/2.8+TC), extra clothes, food, water, and other hiking stuff.
You will end up kicking yourself watching an excellent vista and no tripod to take advantage of. It happened to me and since I only have my normal tripod I carry that regardless if I end up using it or not.
The f/4 lens if an option is a good idea for lightening your gear, but getting a good travel tripod is more beneficial than the weight you would save. A couple of CPL, ND and grad filters would be even better with a tripod.
From now on you have to not only focus on hiking but also how and what to photograph, it will change the way you think and the way you prepare for a hike. Carrying a camera will change how you travel.

>>3063885
Rent a G7 or G80/85 instead with the kit lens.
There are adapters but you would benefit more from the kit lens than dealing with adaptation issues.

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About to pull the trigger on a Sony a6000 but I've run into a small problem, I'm buying the body only because I have some vintage lenses that I want to use but I've heard that the focal distance will be fucked if I do that. Are those focal reducers mounts any good for saving the distance? And if so can someone recommend a good one pls. Thanks.

>>3063917
The focal length is just multiplied with 1,5.

You can get a good Rokinon NCS lens if you need wider angle.

Are aperture rings on lenses going to die?

>>3063934
All I've got is a 50mm and a 28mm which is no longer wide so yeah I'm trying to find a wider vintage lens like a vivitar 20mm or something, or get the focal reducers. Which would you recommend?

>>3063940
A new Samyang/Rokinon
12mm F2 or
21mm F1,4
Depending on what you need.

SLR lenses are not good on the wide end. This is a strength of lenses made for mirrorless from the start.

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Guys which DSLR camera should I go with for starters? I got a chinese brand for my birthday 2 years ago I'm thinking about selling that and get a better one

>>3063987
Look, the camera matters less than you might think. Its why you see great pictures being taken with all sorts of shitty cameras. If your hard hit on cash I'd say stick with what you have for now or buy a used DSLR & kit lens on KEH. Spend time learning more about composition and exposure and lighting in general before you start pouring money down the photography drain.

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>>3062364
s/k/out/ here. I'm wanting to document my adventures and learn something about photography.

What's a good entry-level learner's camera for going >>>/out/?

What's the best way to learn how to into >>>/p/ without forming bad habits?

>shitty photograph taken with my tablet, feel free to critique

>>3064011
you could get something like a Pentax K50 for a couple hundred bucks, solid camera, weather sealed, seems like a good enough fit.

That said I haven't used them so I don't know if there's an obvious downside. There are tons of options for smaller, less robust cameras out there if you chiefly want something that's easy to lug around while you trek.

>>3063998
>Spend time learning more about composition and exposure and lighting

Where should I look for?

>>3064011
>m16a4 style AR
>That bayonet
Please get the correct M9 Bayonet, I know it's expensive but it looks so much better.

>>3064011
Sigma dp2 Merrill. Amazing landscape camera, but you pretty much shoot full manual at ISO 200. It's almost a great way to learn film by using digital.

>>3064048
retarded suggestion

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>>3064040
That M7 bayonet was an impulse buy at an antique mall, I'll probably replace it with an OKC-3S at some point (unless I find a good deal on an M9 stabber instead).

>>3064018
>>3064048
Thanks, looking into these now.

>>3064055
Fuck. What's wrong with it?

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>>3062364
I bought a used canon t3i & I want to attach an older micro nikkor 105mm. Whats the best adapter? Is it possible to get a chipped adapter to use AF? Whats a good cheap option w/ no AF...Go easy on me senpais...

>>3064060
A used D3100

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I've only shot film up to this point, primarily on rangefinders, and I'm looking to maybe jumping to digital.
What's /p/'s opinion on the X-Pro1? It looks sexy, is small and light, has nice lenses, and can be had pretty cheaply, but is there something I'm not aware of?

>>3064060
This, tbhfam >>3064072

But if you must, any cheap f to ef adapter ring will work, yes even the $3 ones.
There is no way to make it autofocus though.
Long, sharp lenses like a 100mm macro are easy as hell to focus manually even through the viewfinder, but if you're on a tripod, use Live View.

>>3064082
I had one for about a year. I'd say the biggest thing to consider is that you will live with Fuji primes on that camera because the EVF is so awful you will not want to fuck with zooms or adapted manual focus lenses.

For me, that meant I basically stuck with the 18mm (not great) or the 23mm and 35mm primes (both great). After a little while I realized there was no need for that since the X100S was the same camera internally, could hit the same focal lengths with the converters, and was much smaller for everyday carrying.

I mean, your mileage may vary, but I haven't regretted selling mine for the X100S. If you want to adapt old lenses it might be better to look at Sony since the adapters seem to work better with that system -- you just lose out on intuitive menus and a nicer form factor.

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https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Alluminum-Release-Panasonic-Camcorders/dp/B01GFW2FTU


just bought this, how fucked am i

>>3064096
>buys shit first then asks if it's any good
When will this retard meme end?

I guarantee it's overpriced chink shit that will break in a few months and you'll have to then spend more money on a quality tripod that you should have bought in the first place, seriously who the fuck is zomei

>>3064102
reviews seem to suggest its okay
https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Alluminum-Release-Panasonic-Camcorders/dp/B01GFW2FTU

http://toptenmusthave.com/best-camera-tripod/

https://bestbrandreviews.com/top-10-best-lightweight-tripods/

>chink shit ftw

>>3064087
Hi guys

I want to buy the A7RII

Thinking of starting with the FE 28-70 and FE 50 1.8... reckon its a good start? Looking for best bang for buck, cant afford 1k+ lenses at the moment (maybe down the track). Like a 24-70 ART when it comes out.

My other considerations were adapting a Canon 24-70 2.8 mk1 and 50mm 1.8 STM...

>>3064103
>http://toptenmusthave.com/best-camera-tripod/
>https://bestbrandreviews.com/top-10-best-lightweight-tripods/
>reviews
lmao

>>3064135
>getting buttblasted because his $1000 manfucko tripod is only 20% better than $50 chinese POS

>>3064096
It's overpriced by 10 dollars or so.

>>3064137
How about you run your whore mouth when you tried both, you little shit?
I had cheap chink shit and a Manfrotto both. Chink shit broke after 2 months, still use Manfrotto for over 2 years.
Before the chink shit broke it couldn't support my camera, it was a wobbly piece of shit and the slightest breeze meant I couldn't take a single sharp photo. My Manfrotto endures heavy wind and just delivers. I also spent twice the money on the Manfrotto plus ball head than on the chink shit.
It is just time to face the facts, you bought a POS and you wasted your money. If you want cheap gear, buy used and take your time.

>>3063940
Focal reducers/speed boosters are shit, even the $400 ones add a fuck ton of aberrations of every kind.

>>3064146
>tips fedora

>>3064111
The fe 28 70 is junk tier.
Sigma mc11 and 2nd hand canon mount stuff makes a lot of sense.

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>>3064137
>>3064102
I kind of feel bad for all the camera retailers when I think about stuff like tripods and filters.

They are pretty much underbid constantly by supercheap chinese webshops who also offer free world wide shipping. And that's on top of a shrinking camera marked.

>>3064146
>I also spent twice the money
I'm pretty sure you spent 4-5 times as much as an average chinese tripod.

For what it's worth, I didn't have to try both, I only tried the Chinese ones, and a year later it's still fine.

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>>3064151
The FE kit lens for the A7series is pretty good actually. Good and lightweight for beginners who don't know which focal length they want yet.

>>3064111

The 28-70 is an exceptionally sharp kit lens, though the AF isn't anything special, and it doesn't have a particularly wide max aperture.

The 50mm f 1.8 FF is to be avoided atcall costs. Optically it is fine (except some minor CA), but it has a terrible, terrible autofocus. It is slow, and loud as fuck. Go for the FE 55mm F1.8 Z. Well worth the price, one of the best ~50mm lenses ever made.

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Does anybody know what mount this lens is supposed to fit onto? The seller has no idea and he's selling a bunch of them for cheap. Looks like a Canon mount to me but I can't be sure.

>>3064161
It is a Pentax K-mount, A-series

>>3064162
Hm yeah looks like you're right. He wants £5 for each lens and they look clean enough. I'll message him about fungus and other things. Thanks for the help!

>>3064158
Okay im pretty set on the 28-70. What about the FE 85mm 1.8? is that worth getting?

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I just picked up a Sony Nex 5N with a kit lens and some adapters: M42, Olympus and Pentax. I'm into street photography and some wildlife stuff like pictures of birds in the park, any cheap vintage lenses /p/ would recommend? The Sony E mount lenses look a little rich for my blood but I'm happy to grab some of those too.

>>3064171
Get the EVF addon.

>>3064166
Just use your zoom lens til you figure out which focal length you prefer the most.

Maybe you find out you mostly shoot F8 anyway and don't give a fuck about buying anything else.

>>3064166

The 85mm f 1.8 is getting good reviews.

Honestly, the only FF lens to avoid is the 50mm.

But the other anon is right, use the kit for awhile until you find your favorite focal length.

Also, I personally recomend the SEL35F28Z. My favorite lens.

>>3063886

bump

>>3064231
Tamron 15-30/2.8

>>3064237

I've no need for for 15-23mm though, I recently tested an 18-35G and noticed I found myself shooting between 24 and 35 for the most part.

>>3064238
I feel your pain. I'm on APS-C and looking for upgrade for a WR standard-ish zoom.
My options are 16-85mm and 20-40mm, and I mostly shoot between 20mm and 30mm. But, the 20-40 costs double of the 16-85 and to top it off the 16-85 is a huge massive lens while the 20-40 is a compact zoom with full metal finish.
Currently can only afford the 16-85, used, barely. Existence is pain...

>>3063595
In the end I got a used D80 for 25 euros. Couldn't find a pentax for under 200 euros

>>3064261
Should have gotten the 80D instead.

>>3064261
Surely you didn't try looking for a K-7 or K-10D?

>>3064267
I did. Found only defective ones or with really high import and shipping costs. I'm still ok with what I got, 25 euros is a huge deal to me for a first dslr
>>3064265
Too overkill and expensive for what I usually do

>>3063889
Been hiking with camera equipment for 4 years (initially an Olympus E-PL3, but quite similar to yours nowadays) and I'd consider a tripod if I weren't generally the designated pack mule already. There's been hikes where I carried almost twice what the others carried, and I simply have to cut down on weight where possible. I wouldn't mind carrying a tripod for one or two days, but lugging it around while carrying a full pack and covering anywhere between 500-2000 altitude meters a day for 5-10 days is more than I am willing to put up with. Even if I eat like mad, I lose up to 0.5kg a day already.

Will get a tripod at some point - you did give me the final push I needed on that one - but only for short hikes or designated shooting day trips.

>>3064275
At least get a bean bag, or just the bag you can fill with pebbles, dirt or something on site.
You can use a treebranch, a rock, a stump, your friend as a tripod with it.

>>3063123
easily the best quality/price ratio around, got one with my trusty D60 years ago... combo that with the 55-200mm vr plastic tube and setup for ''normal'' shooting is ready, without spending fortunes

>>3063889
>>3064275
Do you chaps have any hike backpack recommendations? Using a lowerpro at the moment and it has been pretty good for adventure type hiking, too small for backcountry

>>3064297
Yep, I use a Lowepro flipside as well if I don't need to bring much other than camera stuff or I go with a car.
I use a knockoff NatGeo Walkabout if I have to pack more travel stuff and less camera (two lenses plus accessories, filters etc...).
I have an old Czechoslovakian military canvas bag if I need to pack for a long hike and I usually bring only one zoom on my camera, some filters and the tripod. The tripod goes on all the bags because too many times I missed great scenes being too lazy to pack the tripod.

I'm currently an Amateur photographer, but eventually I do want to do it professionally. For now since I'm also a beginner I need help purchasing my first camera. I currently mess around with my moms Canon G16 Powershot. Which is alright and I would prefer suggestions to be canon but anything helps really. I really like astro, candid, and frozen motion (i think is what its called) photograpghy. I've been looking at Canon Rebel T5, am I heading in the right direction?

>>3064330
Sony A6000

>>3064330
Other anon is right with the sony a6000, investing into Sony equipment seems the right thing to do.

>t. Nikon d3300 cuck

>>3064330
this
>>3064336

>>3064330
For once I concur with the sonyggers. a6000 body only and a couple of the sigma 2.8 primes like the 19 and 60, or just the 30 1.4 if you want to keep things simple.

On no account overinvest in that system though, once you get paid work coming in then upgrade.

>>3064370
>>3064336
BS

>>3064330
T5 will be fine, T5i would be even better. Start with the kit lens and later get the EF-S 24/2.8. Get the EF-S 55-250 IS if you want budget sport/wildlife and other tele stuff. Get the EF 50/1.8 STM for portraits.

>>3064375
>>3064370
>>3064336
Obvious samefag is obvious. Go to bed already, moop. Your autism is showing again.

>>3064336
>>3064375
Thanks for the suggestion, but too expensive for me right now.
>>3064376
I'll get the T5i if I have enough extra money. Thanks for listing out the lens as well anon.

>>3064278
>You can use a treebranch, a rock, a stump, your friend as a tripod with it.
Been sort of doing that - improvising until I have a tripod.

>>3064297
Owned and used several packs, but by far the best was the Millet Peuterey 35+10. 45+10 exists as well. Quite specialized mountaineering pack, but it's so goddamn comfy. Can haul >20kg uphill all day with this thing.

In the end much of it is still personal prefence, so always test a pack first. Load up, adjust from the bottom up, see how it feels, buy pack that best combines utility, comfyness and price.

>>3062782
I have had mine for a few years. It has been all through South America and through India from Delhi down to Kerala. I only use two lenses with it (I only own two) the Canon 50mm 1.4 and a Tokina 11-16.

It has served me well. My biggest complaint that is that as soon as you start turning up the iso the pictures get noisy as hell. Unfortunately I tend to like shooting when there is shit light so I just have learned to deal with it.

For that price I would DEFINITELY get it.

>>3063077
>SLT tech cuts 1/3 stop of light
>forced to use shitty AF points from mirror
NO. Sony needs a new A-mount adapter.

>>3064470
Those "shitty" AF points are bigger than your on-sensor ones having much better low light focusing ability.

>>3064552
It's 15 AF points from 1st gen A77 era (A77 has 19) which were all shitty as fuck.

>>3062408
35mm dx is fucking cheap lol and wider aperture I think

>>3062569
Fucking get a d7xx man
Weather proof, good features, lens ecosystem

/p/ approved cheap camera straps for an entry level dslr?

>>3062677
If you want to shill don't be that obvious lol wtf

>>3062652
There's a Nikon 1 that has interchangeable lenses and is pretty tough. But it's a small ass sensor.

I have an old pentax lens that has a wierd multi-colored purple rainbowish circle on the lens. It doesn't show up in photos. Does this just mean that someone cleaned it incorrectly and the coating is coming off, or is it lens separation? Looks like when motor oil mixes with water, that same color effect.

>>3064072
>>3064087

Thanks. I need Canon's EFSC for silent/no vibration mode. Only one Nikon model has similar, the 1 or D1? Not sure...

>>3064607
The Nikon 1 series, apparently

http://www.robertotoole.com/blog/2014/01/28/electronic-first-shutter-curtain

Although the D810 also has it these days.

Idiot here, I'll be going on a medical mission to Africa for a few weeks and am hoping to make a video of my trip to submit to a global health contest. I have never purchased any of my own gear before but I do have video production experience. I'm hoping to get something compact that takes good video, while also not being stupidly expensive.

Would a Sony A6000 be adequate for something like this?

>>3064709
There was a Swedish UN girl who went to africa, and got executed there.

http://koaci.com/kinshasa-presente-video-lassassinat-deux-experts-etrangers-lonu-108673.html
Be careful with that shit.

>>3064713
My French isn't very good but from what I can tell, she was in the Congo which is nuts. I'll be going to Tanzania which isn't nearly as fucked. I'll be in a big group as well working in a hospital.

I'll watch my back though, thank you kind anon.

>>3064709
im not an expert by any means, but i looked for a decent cam for stills and video myself and while i went for sony, i definitely would have gone for panasonic if i planned to do a video journal in africa.

>>3064578
>cheap
A piece of string. Otherwise look at the Peak Design Slide and Leash straps.

>>3064720
Tanzania is safe as fuck. Visited 10 African countries, Tanzania may very well have been the safest. Walked through poor neighbourhoods at night, went dancing in a local disco, nothing happened. Tourism is an important source of income in the country, so while people will try to rip you off, they will shy away from violence. Don't act stupid and you'll be fine - basically like in any big city.

Thinking about getting a polaroid to take quick, casual photos. Except, I have no clue where to start. Any pointers?

Thinking about getting a polaroid to take quick, casual photos. Except, I have no clue where to start. Any pointers to get me started?

I'm thinking about getting a polaroid to take quick, casual photos. Except, I have no clue where to start. Any pointers?

I'm thinking about getting a polaroid to take quick, casual photos. Except, I have no clue where to start. Any pointers, please?

I'm thinking about getting a polaroid to take quick, casual photos. Except, I have no clue where to start. Some pointers would be super helpful

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>>3064860
>>3064862
>>3064864
>>3064866
>>3064868

>>3063886

Still looking for opinions from anyone who has used both lenses

>>3064902
I would go for the prime rather than the zoom, but that is a personal preference towards primes in general.

>>3064905

I generally prefer primes as well, and I know that when there's big gaps between the starting focal point and ending focal point, you're always sacrificing quality. That's one of the reasons I considered this since it's only an 11 mm difference between start and end.

Thanks for your input.

>>3063998
Can you tell where I can learn more about composition and exposure and lighting? Appreciated

>>3064948
Strobist 101

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Planning on going travelling in the next few months, asked some time last year for some recommendations but asking again incase recs change.

I want a good mirrorless for taking pics or film(?). Something good for beginners. Last time I was here I was recommended the Sony a6000 I think, is this still a valid choice or not and where would I get one or the recommended one for cheaper or a decent price with these "kits" I'm told of that come with lenses etc.

>>3065097
Get a used DSLR and a standard prime, like a D3300 and AF-S 35/1.8G or K-S2 and DA 35/2.4 instead.

What would be the smallest/most compact mirrorless body + lens combination? I'm looking through Canon's lenses can I don't see any pancake lenses for mirrorless cameras. I mean I guess you could use an adapter kit, but the extra inches of the adapter kinda defeats the purpose.

>>3065104
May I ask why you'd recommend that over an a6000 ? it was shilled so hard to me, just curious.

>>3065131
Because the Sony system has no affordable standard primes for APS-C and you would spend a lot more even though the body is cheap. Also the battery life is much worse than on DSLRs. I bet you could go on a week with one charge on a DSLR while you would have to charge at least once every day with mirrorless. EVFs eat up most of the charge while the OVF of the DSLR needs no power. The only thing that needs power on a DSLR is the meter until you expose, while on mirrorless the EVF and the sensor is constantly working.
You want battery life on travel, not to look for a place to charge your camera every stop.
The A6000 is fine if you already know what you are doing, as a beginner I still recommend an entry DSLR. Also the Nikon and Pentax kit lens are much better than the Sony kit lens that comes with the A6000.

>>3065164
Forgot Canon. Canon kit lens are much better than the Sony kit lens, and that is saying a lot about Sony. Even a used 600D with kit lens is better than the A6000 for a beginner on travel.

I am planning on getting my first interchangeable lens camera. Mostly for macro stuff (insects / plants / circuit boards), and some outdoors photography.

I was considering between the Olympus E-M10 II and the Fujifilm X-T20. Someone give me advice?

>>3065164
Fair enough. A lot of foreign terms but I get the gist in terms of useability and beginner friendly. In terms of features and best for the price range for beginners should I most likely go for the d3300?

Any sites where I can get em used

>>3065241
Any entry level camera produced in the last few years are comparable in performance and can produce stunning photos. The D3300 specifically is recommended over the latest D3400 because the D3400 has added a few features that are best disabled at first power on and never to be touched again, otherwise it is the same camera. Also buying used is always recommended here over buying new.
The Pentax K-S2 and the Canon 600D are also recommended, all these entry cameras are solid performers. See if you like a particular lens system, or if you have any others close (family, friends) with a system camera and get into that system. Chances are you will be able to borrow a few lenses.
Starting with the kit lens is always recommended, a cheap normal prime (24-35mm on APS-C sensors) is next and you will see which focal length you need or use the most, that will be the way to go further.
Read Understanding Exposure from Bryan Peterson, look up tutorials on exposure triangle and composition on YT, Shoot in RAW and look up basic tutorials on processing RAW files on YT as well.
KEH, B&H and SRS Microsystems are a good way to start looking.

>>3065257
I'll check out all three of those ones. Sadly I have no family who are photographers nor own any. Neither many friends of which one cameras so I'm on my own here desu.

I'll try give that a read, I'll look around on eBay too.

Thanks for the help anon. Hopefully I won't be an indecisive pleb and decide on one soon.

I've been struggling over which mirrorless camera to get. I won't bother any of you asking which one to get, because I'm sure you're tired of answering that.

Can I get a price check on an x-t1 and an x-t10 with a 18-55mm.. used. Can't seem to find a definite and current answer online.

I'm guessing $900 for the x-t1 and maybe $700 for the x-t10. Am I close?

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Any of these a must have?

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>>3065531
Oh yeah, M42 and FD would be nice. Could get any mount of course if needed.

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who /dualwielding/ here

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>>3065560
the only thing you're dual wielding is a cock in each hand

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Need a 35 mm equivalent.

Is 23mm f1.4 worth the extra bucks over the f2 ?

What's /p/ opinion on those lenses ?

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>>3065564
y-you too

>>3065581
I've got the f1.4, it's glorious. Apparently the f2 is soft at close focus, but it is much faster focusing than the old f1.4... There are tradeoffs for both. F1.4 is also quite large and heavy, it won't balance well with the smaller bodies. So if you want small and light, don't care much about close subjects and want blazing fast af, get the f2. If iq is essential get the f1.4.

>>3065637

Does the IQ justify the price ?

>>3065653
Now really. The image quality criticism applies to the f1,4 as well.

>>3065712
>>3065637

Thank you Anon.
I think I'll go with the f2.

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About to buy this used Ricoh gr for 300 bucks. Is this a good price considering the body damage in pic related? I already have an a6000 so I'm worried that this will be a useless buy in a sense. I can't get wide enough shots with my sony because of the focal length with my lenses. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

>>3065770
It's either that or the Sony 20mm, which costs a bit more than the GR. That ricoh is beaten up pretty badly at least. See if you can get shots of the lens and/or sample pics taken to see if there is dust. I'd probably get the GR if I was you.

>>3065771
No scratches on the lens according to the seller, just body damage and microscopic scratches on the LCD. I think I'm gonna go for it because I'm sure it'll be nicer than the Sony with the 20mm lens.

I want to try using color gel sheets, but I don't have any strobes that people usually cover with them. I just have some softboxes. Would it work to tape a gel up inside the box, or should I buy a strobe?

I'm about to buy my first proper camera after getting sick of using phones.
Thinking of getting a Nikon D3400, along with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
The lens seems incredibly versatile for a starter, and the camera is recommended for beginners.
What do you guy sthink?

I've been using an Olympus E-500 body for a long time and I now want to upgrade to a newer Canon to go with a Tamron 150-600mm, what do you suggest for the body?

>>3065840
Get the D3300, the D3400 is the same with the added battery munching snapbridge and without the sensor autocleaner. You get more camera with the D3300 for less money.

>>3065848
Cheers dude

>>3065844
80D, maybe the 70D if tighter budget.

>>3065849
>>3065840
Also get it with the two kit lens bundle instead of the 18-300 superzoom, it is a shit lens. Nikons 18-55 is very good and the 50-300 telezoom is good for starting with some sports and birding.

>>3065852
I'll try to find that bundle. I reckon it'll cost me more than just a single superzoom lens, though, right?

>>3065850
Thanks anon

>>3065858
The 18-300 and any other superzooms have very bad IQ, you would only be disappointed, it would be a waste of money and your time. If you can't find the two lens bundle just go for the normal kit lens 18-55 bundle and get the 50-300 IS later on.

>>3065864
Well, I'll see what I can do. Photography is painfully expensive in this country.

Thanks again anon, you rock.

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>Filter thread on the Fujinon 50mm F2 is 46mm instead of 43mm
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>3065876
So what?

>>3065879
Think.

>>3065881
I don't get it

>>3065888
New thread

>>3065886
23mm and 35mm lenses of the same series have a 43mm filter thread. Essentially Fuji was making their own version of Leica's Summicron series but now messed it up by putting a different filter thread on this new lens. That means that you have to buy new filters and carry duplicates.

>>3065876
kek
>FD50/1.2, 35/2.8, 24/2.8, Nikkor 50/1.2, 28/2.8, 24/2.8 all have 52mm filters

>>3065890
Oh, you still use screw on filters? Why not get a cheap used pack of Cokin A filters and holder and a couple of adapter rings like anyone else does?

>>3065892
I already use a mix of Cokin Z and Lee with my Nikon. I was considering buying Fuji as my second camera system, kind of a compact travel kit, but there are lots of details that annoy me. For example those three lenses could have been a perfect package but Fuji made a design error. Screw-on filters are small, so they would be better for this setup but I'd have to buy two of everything. Polarizer, a couple of NDs and maybe some fourth one would have been all I need but I don't like idea of buying and carrying six or eight filter instead of three or four.

>>3065899
I really should go to sleep... Me not write good anymore.

>>3065899
Filters are small, you can carry more without any problems

>>3065903
They're surprisingly big, if you want a compact camera bag. Also good quality filters aren't cheap.

>>3065909
You do realize step up and stepdown rings exist, right?