Gear Thread

>>2711182

holy fuck thats my babe. i always hide these dumb theads, but this time im gonna let it stay.

>>2711187
These dumb threads are keeping the board cleaner. Do you want a new thread for every noob question or dumb debates?
Also I am trying to post a different picture for every OP and the internet is running out of nice Pentax shots. Soon I'll have to recycle older pics.

acquired a pentax K-x with 18-55 and 50-200 kit, it's my first DSLR. right now lacking something with good low light capabilities.

thinking about at least 1.8, 35 or 50mm. does that make any sense cosidering what i have already?

I mean, the 50mm 1.8 lens is only like 100 bucks

>>2711190
Get the 35mm f/2.4
It is much more usable with a standard 55mm equivalent focal length.
50/1.8 is more of a portrait lens with 75mm equivalent.

>>2711191

thing is around 35mm i already got a somewhat decent low-ish light alternative with the 18-55 3,5 lens. With higher focal length this gets worse, so I thought a 50mm made more sense. for sightseeing/snapshotting i'd probably use the 18-55 anyways wouldnt i?

>>2711200
It is f/4 at 35mm. I have the 16-45/4 "somewhat better than kitlens" lens and the f/2.4 is an enormous improvement.
Really depends what you want to shoot. The 50mm is more of a portrait lens, too narrow for landscape. The 35mm is so cheap anyways, it is not a big difference to get both, but I can tell you, you will use the 35mm much more often.

>>2711182
I'm looking to buy my fist dslr but I'm not really sure were to start. I could spend 1,000-1,200 but something around 800 is preferable.
I don't really do portraits and sometimes shoot at night or with shitty light.

Any advice or ideas?
Also pls no bully.

>>2711215
Literally any entry or medium level DSLR with a fast 35 or 50mm lens.

>>2711202

>Really depends what you want to shoot

yeah i guess that's the thing i have to think about. if i went for landscaped wouldn't i use wide angle (18mm+) anyways? I very rarely use zoom when shooting landscape or nature - basically only when it's far away and i use the 50-200 anyways.

i will probably get both at some point, but just have to decide which i'd get first. not sure why but something inside me wants the 50mm for some reason. how would the 35mm perform when doing impromptu people/portrait shots?

thanks a lot for the advice tho.

I'm wanting to shoot some close up shots of plants and wildlife and am wondering if the Canon EOS Rebel would be a good choice without going over $500. Seems like the free 75-300mm lens it comes with would really help but I'm out of my depth here.

>>2711215
>1,000-1,200 but something around 800
Shekels, Dollars, Rupees?

>shoot at night or with shitty light
Fast primes will help here, Maybe get the best body second hand you can and spend the rest on glass.

>>2711217
35mm is the standard focal length on APS-C, it is the most versatile. You can shoot street, people, pets, family/kids, landscape etc...
Just put on your 50-200 and keep it at 50. Try to move around the house and shoot things, you will notice how narrow it is. Now put on the kit lens and keep it at 35mm and do the same.

>>2711221

slowly starting to convince me. tomorrow when the sun is up i'll go and do exactly that. thanks mate.

>>2711216
Ok, any examples? Sorry, I don't know what you mean by entry or medium level.

>>2711219
Yeah, sorry. Dollars.
Thanks, my autism demands no second hand stuff but I will keep this on mind.

>>2711225
Used Pentax K-5IIs with 50/1.8 and 35/2.4. You might want to consider the Rokinon/Samyang 14mm nightscapes, night cityscapes/architecture and starscapes.

>>2711225
If you're going new I'd look at a Nikon D3300 with the 18-55mm kit lens and a 35mm 1.8g prime.

Well within your budget.

>>2711226
>>2711228
Ok, what about the Pentax K-S2 with the 18-50mm lens kit?

I might end up buying the Nikon D3300 anyway.

Thank you guys.

Pentax K-3 II

>>2711189
>the internet is running out of nice Pentax shots

o really

then ill have to make some sweet new photos of the gorgeous P67

Looking to get a new lens for my Canon 5dMkii

Any recommendations? Looking for something between 18-300mm and under $400. Don't really know where to look for deals on this kind of thing.

Currently rocking a 28-135mm lens.

I'm looking at going into medium format, Should I go for a Mamiya 645, Fuji GX680, Kiev 60, or save up and get a Rollei SL66?

>>2711299
>Mamiya 645, Fuji GX680, Kiev 60, or save up and get a Rollei SL66?

all of those are lol except for the rollei. save up and get rollei. be sure to get a CLA'd one, or have a tech that can service it eventually. or get mamiya c220 which is cool as fuck.

>>2711182
So two questions for me:
What's a good first flash for my D7100? I heard Yungnuo were cheap but what model is nice?

And I just started shooting film (35mm), and I loooove it, I shooted HP5+; FP4 and got a portra to shoot, what are some nice and varied films I can try?

/p/ i need help.
ever since I got a D7000, my dad's literally pissing at me for not getting the D7100 becasue thats the one he wanted becasue the 18-105 is super soft and nothing is in focus and he's blaming the body. So told him to go to henry's tomorrow and try the 18-105 on a D7100 body and show him the difference. What should I expect, am I gonna get rekt by my dad
>inb4 2edgy5me

>>2711305
I'm also considering saving up and getting a Rolleiflex 6006/6008 or an SL2000f instead

I'm thinking about getting back into photography, so I want to buy a new camera.

I used to own a D80 back in the days, but I'm now looking for something more compact, that wouldn't require me to carry much stuff around.

I was thinking about getting the Ricoh gr but I don't like the lack of a viewfinder. The x100t is too expensive for me, I'm looking for something in the $600-800 range. What do you guys recommend?

>>2711323

x100s.

>>2711325
x100 with firmware updates. Much cheaper.

My only photo buddies are chicks, Their pupils dilated when they saw it. It's a cool camera
when you get the idiosyncrasies.

>>2711325
It's at $900 on amazon
>>2711332
Won't I suffer because of the 12mb sensor? I don't want to buy another camera too soon

>>2711337
12 megapickles is plenty.

>>2711337
oh boy, you get ONLY 12 megapixels

that's unworkable

>>>>2711337
you can export full 4k (not just uhd) wallpapers in stunning quality without stressing the limits of the sensor at 12mp.

>>2711341
>>2711344
>>2711349
Ok guys, thanks for the answers. Another question, I never had any experience buying used cameras. Should I go for it? Is there anything that I should be careful about? I can get an used x100 for like $500 whereas a new one would cost me $720

>>2711337
if you can't take a picture with 12MP, you can't take a picture at all. if 4000x3000 pixels isn't enough then maybe you should stop cropping so much.

pickles dont matter on the internet, only on billboards.

>>2711317
AF TUNE
FINE
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ETUNE

I fucked up

>>2711288
do you even know what you want, or what you're lacking? save your money. a 50/1.4 is a solid all purpose lens.

>>2711307
YN 568EX for TTL, 560 III or IV for manual flashes.

literally any film. delta 3200 for fast b&w, delicious portra for flatter colours, ektar for deep tones™, velvia, provia, superia, blah blah blah. shoot whatever.

>>2711352
I got mine from Cashconverters (tree fiddy sterling) about a year ago.

If you pay with a credit card or paypal you should win if the deal sours.

>>2711322

why rollei for that? why not the usual brands? im interested

>>2711353
Pickles don't matter on billboards
Learn about viewing distance and stop blabbering

>>2711353
thanks , ill look into it

i just bought a l840 nikon 2 weeks ago and it wont
take a still photo for shit. im returning it since it wont let me do nothing manually. i'm looking to spend around $400 for my first camera. later i will buy more lenses. i was looking into nikon d3300 cause i also want to attach a boom mic to make movies with my friends. is that a good begginers dslr?

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Pantecks jammed, what do?

The mirror is stuck up and won't come down even with the batteries out. Both curtains are also down and it won't let me advance the film to reset the shutter.
Should I even bother trying to open it up?

>>2711368
not that it wont make a still photo but damn i was trying to take a pitcture of cars passing by and since the shutter speed was set to 1 it would create a streak of lights no matter what i did.

>>2711358
The Rolleis are all quite cheap, save for the Kiev all of the cameras I've mentioned have a completely modular design, as well, the 6006/6008 can go up to ISO 6400, something most MF film cameras during their time can't do

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>>2711182

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I got a new toy~.

Desu, senpai.

>>2711382
that tripod is so sexual

>>2711389
It was a gift and is my very favoritest.

>>2711215
If its also your first time photographying, I highly suggest to stick with the an aspc. Nikon d3200 with kit lens is very entry level and relatively inexpensive - I mention it cause I saw deals for it. For 800, you could get a mid level camera like Nikon d7200. Most important thing to remember that the gear doesn't make then photos, you do. therefore, when the time is right, you'll know when to upgrade

Anyone own or have thoughts on the tamron 70-300mm? Full frame camera

>>2711353
>>2711288
Here

I've been taking a lot of pictures at a distance lately but I also enjoy taking up close shots because I take pictures of Action figures and I ALSO take a lot of pictures with friends who are into motor sports so the wide angleness of it would be nice

>>2711369
Before you open it up, download and study the Program A service manual first.
http://www.hardgravity.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/manuals/film-slr.htm

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I guess this is a Pentaks thread. These two wound up in my care, but I don't really have any decent lenses for them - just what you see in the picture, a 40mm pancake, 35-70mm f/4 zoom, and a really ghetto Vivitar 80-200mm. I've been using them for figurine photography (since I got an extension set with the ME) but not really for much else. Can you guys recommend some lenses? I don't really know much about the Pentax line-up, I've been shooting Minolta from day 1, but could use a little change from the usual.

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What I've done is attach my new Mamiya's 90mm f/3.8 lens to my 12 megapixel micro-four-thirds camera. What I've found is a great surprise and here's why:

This is a 100% crop from the MFT sensor (18mm across), at 12mp. While it's rather blurry here, the result is impressive when you consider the size of the film, and that this is completely wide open.

6x7 is 67mm across, MFT is 18mm across.
67 / 18 = 3.72
12mp x 3.72 = 44.64
Assuming that the film would be able to keep up with the detail coming from this lens, I can expect this result at 100% of a 44.64 megapixel scan of an image taken with this lens wide open.

This is a very good result from a camera built in 1970. That I can see specks of dust is very promising at this magnification, especially if the 90mm is NOT one of the original Mamiya lenses regarded as being very sharp.

>>2711446
As a side note: At this scan resolution, I can stop down to f/16 before even the very first signs of diffraction begin to appear, and this figure gets even better if my image is being displayed as a print that will fit within the human field of vision. I'll be able to comfortably use my lens at it's minimum aperture of f/32 knowing that diffraction won't be visible to my viewers except under the scrutiny of a magnifying glass. In fact, in an 8x10, diffraction wouldn't even begin to show until f/68, and in a 36 inch print, I'd be safe at f/18.

This is, of course, assuming that I'm always at an appropriate aperture, on a tripod on firm ground, with a still subject, using a cable release and mirror lockup. At least it has a leaf shutter to help the user with this a little bit.

This is the majesty of 6x7, gearfriends. The resolution power of an A7RII for $200 in a junk shop, plus fees and skill handling film.

>>2711446
this looks like shit

>>2711450
At the edge of a 45 year old lens at 100% of what is effectively a 44mp image. yeah, it's not sparkling at the pixel level. I don't think the A7RII would be either with a nifty fifty on it either. Why do you think their 55 1.8 costs a thousand dollars?

I'm pretty sure that it can be sharp on the pixel level but stopping down, but I can't test that right now because, oh I forgot to mention, it's hand-held.

>>2711456
I'm pretty sure you're deluding yourself about an extremely soft macro shot

>>2711458
This is taken from a full frame shot of the entire guitar.

>>2711456
>100% of what is effectively a 44mp image
what are you talking about? 12mp =! 44mp.

>>2711460
12mp in an 18mm space = 44mp in the full 70mm space

>>2711459
and any lens could take it

>>2711461
thats not how optics works

>>2711462
I'd like you to show me a lens that you can buy for $99 that can resolve the windings of a guitar string from a full frame shot wide open.

>>2711463
It's clear you don't understand basic math. I can't help you with that. By using the same 12mp sensor to scan the film, or god forbid a newer sharper sensor, you can 'stamp' that 12 mp over and over again across the dimensions of the film.

is it the ideal place for film photography related questions?

I've an old zenit 11, a canon prima super 105 and a canon eos 3000. i got the zenit for like 3 euros. the others are old cameras my parents were using. so I got these cameras now.

I have no idea about film cameras. I mean, i can load the film and shoot etc, but here where I live, noone has a dark room to develop my films.

So I thought maybe it's a good idea to start getting things for a dark room.

Is there any list with every single thing I'll need to get this done?

Do you have idea about how much it's gonna cost?

Thanks in advance.

>>2711477

scan the archive for film develop threads
i recall there were extensive posts, very useful stuff. comparisons and budgets. lurk moar.

>>2711477
>Do you have idea about how much it's gonna cost?
Film photography is expensive over time. Just think $10 per 36-ish roll overall or so.

I'd advise that even if you do use these lenses, you do it with a digital camera, unless you're so very attracted to film that you really want that.

>>2711215
Any entry level to midrange DSLR or mirrorless will do.

I'd get the Sony A6000 or D3300 kit. Decide on some extra lenses after you have it.

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>>2711382
You need to step up your RB porn.

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>>2711554
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The waist level finder might be pretty but how practical can it beeee-

Has anyone ever bought a lens from Yongnuo? Their lenses are super cheap, so I'm adamant about buying from them at the risk of the lens being bad quality.

First time posting here so excuse me if I'm unfamiliar with any etiquette.

>>2711558
I often wonder what the shooting experience would be like with the prism finder, but I am loathe to buy one because it was such a cheap setup & I don't want to spend any more money on it considering how infrequently I use it ;_; Realistically I might try to find a higher magnification dioptre for the waist-level finder though.

>>2711566
I got one of those and I prefer it. It's a pentamirror and you can see the joint between the two sides.

>>2711565
Uncle Kai has:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSRtxcxJ8TI

They're better than their price suggests, but rather shit anyways.

Buy a Sigma Art 60mm f/2.8 or some 50mm f/1.8 or something and get an nicer lens - they're all still cheap.

>>2711573
Thanks man. Appreciate the help.

going to be moving up to FF in the not too distant future, thinking about going for the 5D mark iii. I was thinking about the mark ii however I think by the time I can afford it (mid 2016) the mark iv will potentially be out and the mark iii will drop.
If it doesn't, is it worth just getting the mark ii or saving that extra 1k for the iii?

>>2711581
>by the time I can afford it (mid 2016)

Why not wait until then & ask your question again?

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>>2711581
> If it doesn't, is it worth just getting the mark ii or saving that extra 1k for the iii?
The mark II is shit in terms of AF and more, I simply wouldn't buy it. (Seriously, don't! Pic related.)

The mark III is okay, on that one I would say it's mainly a consideration if you don't want a Sony A7(R/S) II or Nikon (D750, D810, whatever) instead.

Anybody here got experience or can me tell something about quality of the Zomei Tripods.
I am interested in the Z818C.

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>>2711592
forgot the image of it

>>2711587
already have a few canon lenses, can't be bothered changing brands to be honest.

>>2711584
yeah not a bad question

what are the current cameras with arguably the best AF on the market (sans marketing jargon)?

the honeymoon period with my RX1 is finally over and I just can't use this thing; gotta find a buyer fast before this thing keeps depreciating. shots are phenomenal when the camera is motionless for 5 seconds to get correct focus, but AF is abysmal and sony didn't make it at all easy to MF with either.

very rxpensive learning exercise in just how important focusing is, ive taken it for granted with my canons.

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>>2711594
Looks quite much like a Q666 ($75 tripod) rebrand? Can't be sure, though.

If in doubt, well, can it match the Dic&Mic Alu for $90 or Carbon for $120?

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>>2711594
Pic of the Q666.

>>2711602
Can't give you a complete list, but:
Canon: 5D III, 1D X, 7D Mark II
Nikon: D4S, D750
Sony: A6000, A7R II

Specifically in low light also:
Sony A7S (II)

>>2711595
>already have a few canon lenses, can't be bothered changing brands to be honest.
In good light, in situations where the AF system will not be taxed, you will not notice much of a difference between the 2 and the 3. In low light, or when you need your AF to lock well, you want the 3. If you manipulate your photos a lot, you'll want the 3, as the 2 suffers from pretty dramatic banding on even a moderate push.

I own both the 3, and the 2 as a backup.

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>>2711614
>Sony: A6000, A7R II
>In the same category as the 1Dx

>>2711595
> already have a few canon lenses, can't be bothered changing brands to be honest.
That gear works better on an A7R II than on a 5D II:
http://briansmith.com/sony-a7rii-canon-ef-smart-adapter-tests/

But if you just don't want to - yea, pay extra to get the 5D III or whatever else.

The 5D II sucks balls for a DSLR. I'd rather work on an A6000 in pretty much every regard other than dealing with speedlights.

>>2711625
>That gear works better on an A7R II than on a 5D II:
A couple of lenses work really well adapted, in great light. A lot more lenses work pretty terribly, no matter what. you have no idea what his gear is.

>>2711624
Yes. I'd say the 1D X is still better with it's better tracking and stuff, but give each a good lens and they'll all do really rather well for even racing sports and stuff like that.

>>2711633
Nope. Linkage says how it is.

>>2711634

>>2711624 is just angry sony finally put on its big boy pants and beat canon at its own game

>>2711634
>Linkage says how it is.
No comparison between the Sony and actual Canon cameras, no information about shooting conditions, subject distances, lighting, etc. Specifically calls the concept "buggy".

Sounds like maybe you're reading what you want to read, rather than what's actually being written...

>>2711638
So many delusional Sony shills. It figures, it is Christmas season and they need to advertise because people don't buy enough due to Sonys connection to IS.

>>2711638
Well the A7r2 is cheaper than a 1Dx, and apparently doesn't require you to drop your Canon lenses, so let's start looking at football games and watch all the photographers switch over to the Sony. I'll wait. You should probably hold your breath.

>>2711639
Yup, but this wasn't in the article either:

> A couple of lenses work really well adapted, in great light. A lot more lenses work pretty terribly, no matter what. you have no idea what his gear is.

Now, I can take his testing conditions to be reasonable on good faith for now, it's a reasonably experienced photographer, right?

But I cannot believe at this point that you or whatever unnamed entity you'd be referring to even ran tests with even just the same gear (A7R II, metabones adapter, lenses and updated firmware).

what would be a better choice? canon 700d for 500$ or canon70d (700$)?
I have read a lot of their reviews already but maybe you could shed a bit of light

>>2711644
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIakt30iBGY

I doubt all will simply switch because they already have their 1D X and D4S and stuff, but it werks.

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I really don't know what to think about this. Lens is fine, except few dust-like dots.

>>2711650
>fedora faggot
NOPE

>>2711609
>>2711610
there is also a zomei Q666, which is smaller than the Z818 (Alu)/ Z818C (Carbon). so maybe it is distributed under different names.
Can you tell something about the quality?

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I currently use canon 400d and want to upgrade, what would be a better choice 60d or 700d? both cost the same
or maybe should I save up for a little bit longer and buy 70d?
I shoot trains and wildlife mainly (for amateur portraits of family 400d with a bright lens is just fine), so fast shutter speed and high iso without noise are a priority as I shoot in the evenings often with shitty results

I would appreciate any suggestions

SONY HAS NO LENS!

Is the Fujifilm X-E2 still a good purchase or should I just get the X-T10? Is the 18-55mm kit lens worth it?

I have the choice of getting either that or a D3300 with the kit lens + a prime lens. Prime lenses for fuji are expensive so I'm not sure, if I go for the X-t10 I will probably be surviving with just the kit lens for a year.

>>2711664
Pentax K-50 or K-S2 with the 18-55 WR and get the HD 55-300 WR for tele.
The 35/2.4 and 50/1.8 are cheap as salt and have excellent IQ.

Why do people like Pentax?

>>2711664
you'll be perfectly fine with just the kit lens with Fuji.
Fuji's kit lens is Canon L lens territory.

>>2711667
Because it's good. Great bodies offering mid to high level features as a minimum, excellent lenses, excellent compatibility with old and vintage film lenses.
Comfy as fuck to use, doesn't feel like handling a huge bulk.

>>2711182
>Rabal

I have a 550d/t2i I used for years mostly for videos, I'm buying a a7s soon. How much should I ask for my the body only if I find someone interested? It works perfectly and has probably less than 10k shots. Europe.

>>2711685
also I should probably read what I write before fucking posting.

>>2711685
>>2711688
$150-200 tops.

>>2711689
Thanks, yeah that was the price range I was thinking about. There are a lot of people in our "craigslist" selling it for 300 bucks with the kit lens (18-55) but I don't see why the fuck someone should spend so much money for this used thing

>>2711695
It's not that it is used, it's that it is outdated.

>>2711443
>Can you guys recommend some lenses? I don't really know much about the Pentax line-up
First, the SMC-M 40/2.8 is breddy neat. Pocketable SLR. Anyway, you want manual-focus K-mount glass. That means SMC-K, -M, or -A lenses. -F and -FA are autofocus, and will work fine, but with the obnoxiously short focus throw common to most all autofocus lenses. DA lenses lack an aperture ring, and most only cover APS-C. You can also use old M42 screwmount glass (the Takumar lenses) with a cheap adapter ring. They work great, but you have to hit the auto/manual switch on them to stop them down yourself, since K-mount cameras can't do that automatically with M42 lenses. Of the K glass, -A lenses trade at a premium to -K and -M, despite having largely the same optics. The auto-aperture feature lets them work easily on modern Pentax DSLRs without stop-down metering, so if that's important to you, favor those lenses.

>I want a faster normal prime!
The 50/2 is cheap as dirt (like $25) and tiny, but the 50/1.7 and 50/1.4 versions are nicer. There's a 50/1.2, but it's expensive (especially the -A, which is the fastest K-mount glass to this day)

>I'm more of a wide-angle sort of guy..
28 and 35 2.8s are common and not expensive. Both are available in f/2 versions, those are a bit rarer. There's a 20 and 24/2.8 also, again less common.

>Maybe a portrait prime?
135/2.8s are common. 200 is a bit long, but 200/4s are dirt cheap. The A* 85/1.4 is rare and expensive, but M 85/2s are easily available. If you wanna stay with macro, 100/4s (that only do 1:2, btw) are common, cheap, and good.

>I want a zoom, anon, just a better one
Probably the best is the A 35-105/3.5 (not the 3.5-4.5 variable aperture one!)

Also note that any modern-day Samyang K-mount glass that covers the full frame will work fine on these cameras, if you want modern optics. Check the Pentaxforums.com database for lists of every lens Pentax ever made, along with user reviews.

>>2711446
>6x7 is 67mm across, MFT is 18mm across.
>67 / 18 = 3.72
>12mp x 3.72 = 44.64
This is wrong, you're comparing square units to linear units.
The correct math would be:
>6x7 is 67mm across, MFT is 18mm across.
>67 / 18 = 3.72
>(4000 x 3.72) x (3000 x 3.72) = 166,259,259 = 166 megapixels
so yeah, it's pretty good

>>2711661
Which mount are you talking about, boi? Or is your only experience with Sony from their low-price Cybershot point and shoots?

>>2711717
oh, you're right, I missed that! it would be 44 megapixels with one strip of 12mp scans in a panorama. this makes more sense now. on my standard dpi screen, that crop I posted would be roughly equivalent to the magnification of an 11 foot horizontal print, if my iffy algebra hasn't failed me.

Google tells me that provia 100f is even impressively able to keep up with these figures. cms20 maxed out the resolution chart on their mamiya 7.

>>2711707
Thanks, I'll keep those in mind. I've covered pretty much all the ranges I need with the Minolta, so I thought it would be about time to take a look at the other systems I have lying around. Thanks again.

>>2711528
>Just think $10 per 36-ish roll overall or so.
If you're winding your own film, shooting cheap b+w film, developing yourself and not printing you can get it down to about $2/roll.
>>2711477
All you really need is a tank and chemicals unless you plan to print. The tank will cost about $35 and a gallon each of powder dev and fix will cost about $15 in the US which will do 10+ rolls of film. Stop bath is just diluted vinegar, no reason to go fancy with it.

If you want to print you'll need an enlarger, a dark light, some trays and some paper. Prints end up about $0.50 marginal cost. You can build a hobo enlarger from a camera and a light if you want to cheap out.
If you want to scan you'll need a scanner with transparency attachment which will run you $100-$200.

>>2711729
>If you want to scan you'll need a scanner with transparency attachment which will run you $100-$200.
New. You can pickup a 2nd hand flatbed for pennies too or you can search for the DSLR scanning autists posts.

>>2711464
>It's clear you don't understand basic math.
It's clear that's the only math you understand.

>>2711656
> so maybe it is distributed under different names
Almost certainly. There are a bit many of these that are too comparable. I don't think they're all imitations of each other by different companies.

> which is smaller than the Z818 (Alu)/ Z818C (Carbon).
... and of course, pretty much every sub-brand also has size variants, yes.

> Can you tell something about the quality?
Not about the quality of yours.

Q666 was decent, but I prefer some manufacturing details and on the Dic&Mic, like the extra spirit levels and stuff.

The Dic&Mic E302C I have now is definitely really quite good and I haven't spotted any particular better deal for $120 so far. I'd expect the bigger variants (P303C, V105) as well as the Alu variants to be good, too.

>>2711648
>Now, I can take his testing conditions to be reasonable on good faith for now
Because it's what you want to hear, regardless of what multiple other sources have said.

>>2711650
No, but once those wear out, they'll spend $3k rather than $6k and get the A7r2, right? Why wouldn't they? The performance is as good or better!

guys, opinion on the sony a6000 with the kit lenses - how does it fare against similar priced cameras?

>>2711801
I'm at least 15% sure you could google that and get the exact information you just asked for.

>>2711803
I'm looking specifically for what non-shills at /p/ think

>>2711801
I like the A6000 but I don't like the kit lens. I don't know anyone who does, for that matter.
-slow in operation and in light gathering
-smudges very easily causing glare
-only one ring to control both zoom and focus.. good luck
-dinky cheap powerzoom which may stop working after a few years

Fuji's kit lens is much better. Faster and includes an aperture ring, but costs more.

Micro four thirds kit lenses range from iffy to decent, but you can buy the original 14-45 "mega ois" which is very very sharp and built better.

I could happily recommend that, for only a little bit more, you can buy the A6000 and the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 "SEL35F18"

It's sharp enough to really use the 24mp sensor (the kit lens isn't)
It gathers a lot of light in a pinch which allows you to shoot in the dark with more confident results and also has the added benefit of causing blur in the background and foreground of your image by choice if that's your thing -
It gives you OSS for even more stable pictures in low light

If I was going back and buying a first camera this year, I would either buy the Sony A6000 with the FE 35 1.8, or the Fuji XT10 with the XF35mm f/2 WR. Personally I would get the Fuji because they have more options for good lenses to upgrade into, but you won't go wrong with the Sony either, and Sony has much better support.

What backpack do you guys recommend. The amazonbasics looks alright, but looks short and I feel it looks goofy. I'll be carrying a d750 and a few lenses and very few accessories eg filters, batteries

>>2711807
Thanks for the extensive reply.

An A6000 with the FE 35 1.8 would cost me around $800, whereas the fuji + XF35mm f/2 WR would be around $1100. I like both cameras but based on just that I would go with sony.

Another question is, since I would be buying essentially a $400 sony lens, I would be stuck with buying sony cameras for the near future... What is the average lifespan of a lens?

>>2711817
I have never had a lens stop working on me. My first digital camera from 2006 and all it's lenses still work today.

ultra cheap point n shoot compact camera is? (used, around 30-40 dolars)

>>2711819
What you'd be buying would be dramatically worse than your cell phone. save the money and buy... a tank of gas?

>>2711823
i have lumia 735... it is not good point n shoot camera :(

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>>2711829
It is dramatically better than what you would get from a $40 camera.

>>2711819
old pns olympus stylus and a box of fomapan

Looking for a tripod that's cheap/compact for around $100. Any suggestions?

>>2711839
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/234289-REG/Slik_613_330_Pro_330DX_Tripod_with_3_Way.html

RZ67 vs pentax 67?

Which and why?

Are there any other cameras with the style of the Nikon DF, but without the pricetag? Considering buying from Digital Rev as it's 1.8K, a whold grand cheaper.

Just looking for that feel of vintage film snapper without actually running with film (Already own an FG20 for that).

>>2711863
pentax 67, because it's better for what I do.

>>2711872
X-Pro1
X-T1
X-T10

>>2711872
Look into fuji.

>>2711877
>>2711876
Noted, Thanks!

I'm just going to make 900 friends and ask for 2 dollars for a soda from each one, and boom, 1800 bucks. Got my Nikon DF in only 6 months.

>>2711863
RZ67 can be more versatile if you don't mind the size and the setup. P67 is of course better for walking around style shooting and has faster lens options

>>2711872
>camera
>style
>vintage
>snapper
Just buy an x100 already

>>2711878
>I'm just going to make 900 friends and ask for 2 dollars for a soda from each one, and boom, 1800 bucks. Got my Nikon DF in only 6 months.
pls kill yourself and disregard my x100 suggestion.

>>2711883
Oh comon, it's a great idea.

>>2711884
Seriously , I would love a df but you sound like an asshole.

>>2711884
Why do you want a Df?

>>2711889
I've been shooting with a D5200 for awhile, been considering a FX camera, then I came across an FG20 and I can't get it out of my hands. The feeling of the body, the cool metal and warm leathery wrap around the camera just seals the deal and makes me cum a little. So, I figured, why not buy something that I visually enjoy as much as physically holding.

It's out in the air, I just enjoy aesthetics as well as comfortability.

>>2711886
Woah woah woah bubby. I'm only what you think I am, until you meet me.

>>2711892
OK. You just started to grind my gears.

I'd like a Df too, but not for man handbag reasons...

What are /p/'s thoughts on the Kowa Six cameras?

>>2711895
Of course it's for the aesthetics ; and ability to shoot Fool Freight shots at 16 Megapickles.

>>2711902

i think they are gorgeous. but i dont know how easy are they to repair. thats an important point.

>>2711895
>I'd like a Df too, but not for man handbag reasons...
Then why? It's a worse D610. The only thing it has over a standard DSLR is the aesthetics.

>>2711907
I like the aesthetics too.

Dials, buttons and a kick ass sensor...

Gear fags will jump in and say it's a meme camera. I still want one.

>>2711915
Yeah, I like to treat my cameras like I treat my cars, and women.

I'll only enjoy a car if it feels right. Just like a pussy.

>>2711910
I am an old and like it. I'm scared of modern voodoo.

>>2711909
I'm not sure, either, but apparently they are like the Miranda Sensorex's of the MF world, as they tend to be on the fragile side, and need to be cared for, as for repairs, considering they are completely mechanical the only repairs needed should be new light seals and some cleaning of the vf and focusing screen, as well they lack leaf shutters, so they're loud AF, and it's the only MF system with a circular fisheye lens

>>2711667
>Why do people like Pentax?
>Why doesn't everyone just like Canikon?
>Canikon have a fuckload of marketing, therefore they are clearly the only good cameras, all other brands are shit.
Please fuck off.

>>2711892
You know a Df doesn't handle anything at all like a manual camera right? The XT1 handles dials everything better. Df cannot into proper dial function.

>>2711938
Yes, I've heard this but I think it will if you make it.

My fuji will do dials but also needs to be coerced.

>>2711938
BUT VINTAGE LOOK MOM

>>2711839
Dic & Mic E302C from earlier in the thread.

$90 for the alu one, $120 for the carbon one, shipped.

why no one is making a pentax adapter?
think about it.
now a6000 will have lenses.

Is there a nice compact camera out there that I can use to take good action shots with? I shoot extreme sports photos for a local magazine, mostly Mountain Biking/BMX and Skiing. I would love something with a fast wide angle lens, and plenty of manual control. I just have no idea where to start looking.

>inb4 a6000
>I already have one

>>2712041
A6000 with a sharp lens is about the closest you can get.

Probably should carry something larger to get better shots, though.

>>2712034
There are such adapters? Also to most other common camera systems. They're MF only, but that's normal... right now, the A7R II + Canon (and soon Nikon) are the combination to get for lenses adapted with AF.

Well, if you shoot primes in and around the normal range, no other system has a much better lineup of quality glass anyways than the E-mount, just get some of that for the A6000.

>>2712044
I already carry my a6000 and a Nikon D810. I need a compact camera for several special scenarios, such as having to rappel down a tight couloir where there's a very high risk of bashing into a wall of ice. I don't want to bring either of my cameras/lenses into that situation.

>>2712047
Well, maybe you can make do with a GoPro or something, but as far as I know, most photographers who shot while rappelling have brought their cameras to it for the longest time - maybe separately secured and maybe in a box, but just their camera...?

Hey guys Ive been looking into buying a used camera for my first camera. Lot of people on ebay listings ask about the shutter count of the camera which I assume is sort of the mileage of the camera? What shutter count should I be looking at for a camera thats not too old

>>2712063
Are there strict cost reasons involved? Otherwise, you basically have as much reason as we do to buy a decent new camera.

> What shutter count should I be looking at for a camera thats not too old
Camera models have very different shutter life. Well, if I had to give a random guess, 20k is generally going to be okay, I guess?

>>2712041
Literally Ricoh GR or Coolpix A. All memes aside, it hits all three requirements you've outlined.

>>2712047
rx100iv

Is the SD card Sony 32gb UHS-1/U3 good?

I bought one from Focus Camera for 10 USD in the Black Friday.

>>2712104
I have been using one and I like it. It's fast and works well. Only bad thing is based on reviews it seems to have a higher fail rate then say a SanDisk.

What do you think about the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI-S?

Does it worth being the sharpest Nikon 50mm lens in production when used at f/2?

When used at f/1.2 the pictures are too soft for my taste, and it could be hard/time consuming to manual focus at that tiny DoF.

Is the 50mm f/1.4 a better choice? it's a lot cheaper and I would have autofocus and be able to use all the exposure modes without hassle.

>>2712189
>Does it worth being the sharpest Nikon 50mm lens in production when used at f/2?
Maybe the sharpest Nikkor lens... but with the Sigma Art 50mm out, why bother?

The Nikkor kinda sucks at f/1.2 anyways.

>>2712192
yeah you are right, tnx!

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How large of a gap can you accept between focal lengths in your lens lineup?

I currently own a mediocre 18-35 zoom, a shitty fixed 35, a shitty fixed 50, a decent 85, a 105 macro and a 80-200 zoom.

No I'm considering selling all that shit and buying three god tier lenses. Nikon 14-24, Sigma 35 Art and Nikon 70-200 VR2.

Do you really need anything between 35 mm and 70 mm? Never was a fan of 50 anyway

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>b-but guis my megapickles


Any true reason I'd give a flying fuck about the MP of the cameras?

>>2712250
What camera, or more precisely what kind of sensor do you use?

>>2712257

Nikon FX

>>2712250
I'd say at most double the focal length.

You can always crop for the in-between, and a 2x crop isn't too dramatic but you probably won't want to crop much more than that.

>>2712260
Try a 28mm. Usually people who prefer wider than the standard 50mm on FF like the 28mm more than the 35mm.
The Ricoh GR people absolutely adore their 28mm equivalent lenses.

>>2712250
>How large of a gap can you accept between focal lengths in your lens lineup?
I figured I'm usually just fine with a ~30mm, ~60mm, ~90mm and 70-200mm.

YMMV greatly depending on what you shoot.

But I figure it wouldn't work with poor lenses or low resolution cameras, I crop really quite often.

>>2712255
what website is that?

>>2712255
If you need to print large, you want more. If not, be sure you have like 12mp, and go shoot.

>>2712296
Snapsort

>>2712296
A site for noobs buying their fist camera.

No idea why /p/ takes it so serious.

>>2712255
Because if you also have a decent lens, you can then crop and still have a very decent image.

Or you can make large prints.

Or you can have a decent resolution after common noise reduction algorithms you might use in post to get rid of low light sensor noise reduce you to 1/8 or less of your original resolution.

Have you guys ever had issues with below freezing temperatures and autofocus? I've been wondering this for a while...
My autofocus stops working after a while when it's too cold. Also tested it today by putting my camera into freezer for a moment, same story. Autofocus starts to work in minutes when bringing it to room temperature.
Is this a normal story or should I get it replaced? It's an art lens by sigma.

>>2712341
Knowing the exact temperature would help.
Nonetheless Sigma has a lot of issues with the HSM motor, replacing it will not fix the issue. Use manual focus.
BTW my Pentax doesn't have any problems with focusing or shooting at -10°C but I always try to keep it near my body for extra heating.

>>2712345
The focusing will start to lag even in -1°C if kept there for a long time. I have multiple Sigma Art-line lenses and this one fucker is the only one with this issue.

>>2712346
If it is still covered by warranty you might try replacing it. Best of luck, pal.

what camera brand would you say has the best price/quality ratio for lenses?

If I am buying a new camera, and I want to eventually invest in a lot of lenses, what would be a good brand to buy?

>>2712364
>a lot of lenses
You're doing it wrong.
Canon, and Sigma.

>>2712364
Pentax

>>2712366
well by a lot maybe I meant a few... Point is, I am probably going to buy a camera plus a lens now, and buy others in the near future. As such it would make sense to think what would be the overall cost (camera now + a couple of lens in the future) instead of just what I would be buying right now.

Are all cable releases essentially the same for film cameras? I want to pick one up for my Zorki but don't really want to spend $20 for one.

>>2712370
Pentax's main weak point is its lenses. They are cheap, but they are also strange, terrible, and outdated.

How much of a difference is there between a 35mm prime lens and a 30mm prime lens on aps-c in terms of what I can fit into the frame?

>>2712480
Not too much really. You'll notice a bigger shift between 27/28mm and 35mm on crop. Wide is wide and one of the only things that will really affect it is distortion. Until you get up into the 75mm+ (135 eqv) focal lengths there's not so much of a huge difference in crop.

>>2712457
>Terrible
>this guy has only seen their DA lenses
>He's never heard of their limited lenses
>He probably thinks canon is the only company whose lenses aren't all shitty kit zooms

Tired of lugging around my fuckhuge full frame at parties and I want a viewfinder. I also don't want to shell out a grand for a pocket camera. What are my options behind an older X100?

>>2712503
You can get a used Nikon v2, which would be very small and still let you swap out lenses

>>2712506
I'm not really concerned with lens interchangeability, I'm a canon shooter anyways.

My dad used to do freelance photography when he was a fireman and years back I was messing around with one of his old nikons and it was pretty cool. I was back home for thanksgiving and my mom asked me if there was anything I wanted for Christmas and I said not really but after thinking more I thought maybe a dslr. What's a good place to start? Will any of my dad's old lenses fit if he still has them? I've heard good things about nikons d3300 or 3200 idr exactly. Don't really have a lot of places near me that develope film (my dad had a darkroom in his house but it's become a reloading room now)

tl;dr: good dslr? Any cyber Monday deals? Will old film lenses from a Nikon fit on new Nikon dslr?

>>2712508
If you can deal with its full-auto video and close focusing distance, the Canon G1X mark II might work

I just bought a 7d mk ii with an 18-135 kit lens. Any recommended lenses? The other lenses I have are the 50 1.8 and 18-55 kit.

is there a used/new camera buying guide?
Sorry friends, new here.
Looking to buy a DSLR for my sister.
Nothing super fancy.

>>2712519

17-55 2.8
Tokina 11-16 2.8
Sigma 30mm 1.4
Canon or sigma 70-200 2.8

>>2712521

Thanks. I've been eying the 70-200, but would it be worth it on a crop body?

Thoughts on Mitakon lenses?
Thinging about picking up a few (85/1.2 for sure) for use with an a7ii.

>>2712341
>>2712346
Which Sigma Art lens specifically?

How is a macro lens different than any other lens and why is it better suited for taking macro images?

I know it's made for macro so it's better, but for what reason?

>>2712540
Also, is a telephoto lens okay for shooting macro too? You'll just have to be farther away to focus, right?

>>2712540
>How is a macro lens different than any other lens and why is it better suited for taking macro images?

Macro lenses have very short minimum focus distances, and can reproduce objects onto the image sensor at life size. Also, macro lenses are designed to have the entire focal plane in focus.

So let's say you're focusing on a thing 1 foot away. A macro lens may have everything at that distance in focus, even to the corners of the image. A non-macro lens may not. Good macro lenses typically have exceptional corner sharpness.

>>2712545
>Also, is a telephoto lens okay for shooting macro too? You'll just have to be farther away to focus, right?

Yeah and for insect shooters like me they're preferable. I use the Tokina 100mm Macro (which is one of the best fucking lenses in the world). The Nikkor 60mm Macro didn't do it for me. If I could afford the Nikkor 200mm macro I'd use that for bugs, but I can use my Tokina for portrait work too and it's great.

In my experience macro lenses have the best optics.

>>2712549
What does it mean to produce the object at life size? And is the focal length the most important thing to macro? I would think that if a higher focal length allows a greater zoom, even if I'd have to be farther away from the object, that would make a cheaper Nikon 70-300mm a good choice. If not, what would I look for in a macro lens?

>>2712554
>What does it mean to produce the object at life size?

It means that a one inch bug will take up one inch of space on the sensor. The more space it takes up on the sensor (the more pixels you use), the more detail you get.

>And is the focal length the most important thing to macro?

The most important thing is minimum focusing distance, which determines how big that one inch bug is going to be on your sensor. Some lenses call themselves "macro" but really only focus close enough that a once inch bug is only of an inch on a sensor, or 1/4. Your 70-300mm may say it's macro, but its close focusing capabilities will fall far short of a dedicated macro lens.

Longer focal lengths are better for wildlife like bugs. Shorter focal lengths are useful for situations like food photography, copy work, etc, where you don't necessarily want to be working 3 or 4 feet from your subject due to the constraints of the working space. They're also a little more flexible, since the shorter the focal length, the greater the effect extension tubes will have on their magnication.

So, the most important thing you're looking for in a macro lens is something called the "reproduction ratio". A 1:1 lens will reproduce an object at life size and is a true macro (though some 100mm macro lenses are only 1:2, but they still count). There are niche lenses that can reproduce stuff at 2:1 (twice life size, really good!). Canon makes a lens that reproduces at 5:1. Most lenses are closer to a 1:7 ratio. Some lenses say they're macro, but are really just 1:4 or so.

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>>2712554
>>2712540
Dedicated macro lenses will get you get you "closer" to the subject, it will appear larger and you can see more details (see example).

The focal length will primarily affect working distance for a macro lens. As in, a 150mm macro and a 50mm macro will show a quarter the same size, just with the 150mm you can physically be further away (useful for stuff like bugs).

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>>2712563
I have a budget of about $200 or less, so do you think there's a good macro lens for that price, or is anything good like $400+? My camera is a Nikon d3300 with a stock 18-55mm lens and I've never used any better lenses.
Do you also think this lens (unrelated to macro) would be a good, cheap option for general photography?
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-1928-70-300-4-5-6G-Cameras/dp/B00005Y3OM/

Ayylmao

Helios 44-2 is on sale for 30$ on EGay.

Should I bother buying it? or save my dollhairs for a bit and get a better lens?

If not the Helios 44-2, what lens?

Was this a good buy for someone looking to get into photography. I bought this for my gf not knowing jack shit about cameras and she is taking a basic photography course next semester. I know cameras can be expensive just wanted to make sure I got a decent deal and the camera isn't a piece of junk. Thanks.

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>>2712575

Macro can be done cheap through a lot of different ways. I'd Google guides on it.

You can use extension tubes with any lens to reduce the minimum focus difference. Basically extension tubes just move the lens away from the sensor.

They can be used with basically any lens and range from a few bucks to a few hundred for ones with AF/Metering/etc.

Second would be a lens revere which mounts the lens backwards to make it magnify. Don't know much about them but this definitely kills AF. I think this can do much more extreme macro.

There isn't a ton of cheap dedicated macro lenses out there.

And that lens is 70-300 which means it's more suited for telephoto.

>>2712585
Thank you very much

>>2712575
Nikon has a killer 2 lens kit right now, the 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 3.5 macro both for $500. The 85mm alone normally retails for $530, and if you don't care about the 35mm (it's an awesome lens for beginners), you can resell it mint in box for close to $200.
>this lens
Generally pretty bad, several generations old and lacks VR (especially useful for telephotos). You can get used more recent models for cheaper than that.

>>2712579
They're all more or less the same around that price point, you can't go wrong. Great one for someone to be starting with.

>>2712575
Hnngg

>>2712598
What would you recommend for a telephoto lens?

>>2712606
Used 55-200 VR. V1 runs ~$100 on BH, V2 (current one) runs ~$140.

That said, if you need the reach but don't necessarily need the zoom, some telephoto primes are worth looking at too.

>>2712611
These two?
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200mm-4-5-6G-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B000O161X0/
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/
Sorry to have to link and confirm that I'm looking at the right thing, but I don't know enough about these to be sure

What makes these better than the 70-300mm? The overall lens quality and the VR? Will only being able to go to 200 instead of 300mm make much of a difference?

>>2712626
Yeah those two. The V2 (more expensive) is the one that's normally sold with the D3300 in a two-lens kit.
>Will only being able to go to 200 instead of 300mm make much of a difference?
Yes and no. If you go to a store and try out a 300mm lens, you can zoom back and forth from 200 to 300, it's really not that much of a difference.
The 55-200 has a better build, faster AF, is lighter, and has VR (which is huge for telephotos).

>>2712536
the new 20mm 1.4

>>2712545
Telephotos are generally *better* for shooting macro shots.

Because you are less likely to spook insects, and because you'll generally have an easier time with your artificial lighting since you are not *that* close to the subject.

Also, less perspective distortion.

>>2712593
To augment the other anon's list:

An achromat macro filter lens will often do well on a kit zoom (55-210 or whatever you got).

Marumi and Raynox are popular brands for these. Maybe get a +3 or +5 diopter one.

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>>2712523

Yes I had a 70-200 II on my 7D and it was GOAT

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someone near me is selling a Minolta XG-9 with a zoom lens for $75, should I cop? I really don't know much about 35mm or photography in general but i was thinking I could start out with that.

Hi guys. I have set up a professional photography page. I like photographs of all types. If you use instagram and have anything you would like to share, add #universalviews and it will spear on my page. Thanks.

>>2712679
P&S generally aren't that good, usually you might as well just upgrade your smartphone and shoot with that.

How about an entry-level DSLR / MILC instead?

Nikon D3x00 / Sony A6000 / Pentax K-50 ... or whatever? They have much better sensors and glass.

>>2711182
13.4 vs 12.1 ev dynamic range. Is that a horribly significant difference? Just jumped from a K3 to a 6D for the full frame capabilities and I feel like it's missing something...

also, good lenses for 6D? The 50 1.8 STM is shit with horrible vignetting at anything wider than 2.8 (and even that is barely tolerable)

>>2712691
Probably no. Better get a decent digital camera first.

Sure, some people absolutely love film photography, but most people don't the extra time and operating cost film photography has.

Never mind making film digital (like a lot of people eventually need it to be) requires fairly expensive scanning equipment or a DSLR / MILC to do in good quality anyways.

>>2712705
An extra EV in DR like that is quite easily noticeable, sure. More so once you do corrections in post.

If you want DR, generally go with Sony or Nikon, not Canon.

> also, good lenses for 6D?
Have a look at Sigma Art / Sigma Sports lenses.

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>>2712679
I have a Nikon d3300, I can't really complain about since I dont have much to go on as for camera experience. I like it. It's a learning curve, compared to a point and shoot. I got an entry level DSLR because I wanted to be more involved in my photography, as far as settings go.

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novice here

I found a Pentax P3n with 50mm prime lens for $20

should I get it?

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>>2712727
See >>2712709

Though it is obviously a fair deal.

Some shops in the UK are selling the newer sigma 105mm macro lens for £339 and I'm struggling to find a reason to say no.

I srill have the old sigma 105mm which I can sell after to make money back. Old one doesnt have stabilisation so it would be a decent upgrade for my shaky as fuck hands I think.

I have a d7100.

>>2712730
I sort of disagree that it's better to start with digital. my impression is that digital leads you to become a lazy & trigger happy photographer.

>>2712731
I know the feel of shaky hands

the kids at school used to ask if I have parkinson's & even now people ask me if I'm nervous

>>2712734
>even now people ask me if I'm nervous
So fucking anoying when people ask that. I can hold my hands pretty still but as soon as I'm doing something that requires finnesse I start trembling a bit.

I have a Nikon 18-140 with OS and its darn good. I've taken pretty good pictures at 1/25 before which is incredible. On the old macro I struggle with anything below 1/200.

>>2712732
I started/starting out with digital. I agree that first I didn't know what to look for and how to shoot so I quickly burned through 6000 shots. But digital is fast and I am keen on learning and now I'm much more considerate on shooting only the moments and scenes I want to shoot.
Digital is not worse to start out with, reading books and looking for the better shots is what makes you learn, not the medium you are shooting with.

>>2712732
Thanks for repeating the "hone your skills on old gear" - myth.

It still isn't true, however, and not a way to save money either. Deal with it.

>>2711382
>>2711390
Shit nigger, I have that exact same tripod as well. Solid chuck of metal, wish I could use it for video.

Just bought a vivitar 2x Macro teleconverter for the Minolta MD mount. Will I be able to do some macro photography with it?

>>2712727
Definitely worth picking up for that price, it's worth it for the lens alone. I bought that lens for $50 around 2 years ago when I first started, and I still use it to this day. If you choose to get a Pentax dslr when you eventually upgrade, you'll always be able to continue using that 50mm.

Are there any 35mm lens for Olympus om-1? I can't find any

>>2712751
so at no point you thought to google olympus zuiko 35mm?

Jesus you're a cunt

Is the Sony a390 a good beginner camera? Someone is selling it with a 18-55mm lens for $200

>>2712778
I'm sure it shoots photos, but I can't see anything that would make it particularly good for beginners.

Get something nicer? D3x00, K-50, A6000 perhaps?

Or if you want a Sony SLT, maybe an A58.

>>2712514
>>2712520
bumping for info on this

>>2712778

Get a rebel. They're fucking EPIC

>>2712781

Thanks. I'll consider the ones you listed and hope I can get a deal on one.

Appreciate it.

Im new to digital cameras, only did film stuff before. I could pick up a canon EOS 400d with some lens for ~200$. Do I go for it?

>>2712787
Not if you can afford even a Nikon D3200. I think it should be clear why even with superficial specs:

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_400D-vs-Nikon-D3200/specs

Same general suggestions apply to you as for >>2712781 . Better get a solid new-ish digital camera, even if it's still entry-level.

>>2712787
PS: Arguably, if the lens offered is good, then $200 surely can be justified for the lens.

Still wouldn't shoot with the 400D body if I could help it. Honestly, it's just too old (there has been decent progress on camera processors and sensors meanwhile) and too basic.

>>2712787
If you like resolution, and you're coming from 35mm, you'll be pleased with the 400d. If you like tonality, colors, or editing flexibility in your images, you'll be very disappointed.

>>2711182
ok, anyone able to help me out?
super takumar 55 f1.8
or jupiter 9 85 f.2
which is sharpest?
intend to use it on concert photography with a mft camera.

>>2712802
Concert photography with a manual focus lens on micro four thirds...
55mm $60 lens (110mm equiv)
85mm $150 lens (170mm equiv)

Neither will be sharp, I promise you. Good luck!

>>2712804
let me take care of that. its a challenge, i know, but thats kind of what i want. Its a fairly well lit club, i have lots of space to move around once i get a teleish lens. theres lots of pillars to support the camera, and its mostly jazz so the subjects usually doesn't jump around on stage or anything.

point is. I asked one technical question, keep the snark to yourself.

is the jupiter sharper then?

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So I found two AE-1s for
30$ Each.
Should I buy one?

The only thing is; both of the cameras don't allow a film advance lever movement. They're both seeming to be stuck. I've read this is because of the battery. Or a faulty amount of grease.

Any clue?

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>>2712805
>I asked one technical question
Your question was answered.
>Neither will be sharp

>>2712815
i asked about which is sharpest of the two..
neither is not an answer to that.

>>2712817
Both lenses have tons of versions, so without knowing which versions you're looking at, it's impossible to tell. Both lenses were somewhat soft in many situations, on the format they were designed for. On a much more demanding format like m4/3, the softness will be emphasized. With good light, you'll be able to stop down some, but it won't solve the problem completely.

>>2712810
The lever needs voltage to operate. Change the battery and it's all good again.
I'd buy both of them if in good condition and resell the other with higher price :D
profit you know.

Love my hasselblad, once had a Mamiya 7. Now I shoot the Hasselblad and a Fuji 645 cowbar thing. I just don't really love the fuji much anymore, its ratio isn't where my shooting is right now. Should I sell it and buy a Mamiya 6? Ken Rockwell says yes.

>>2712846
Why don't you just sell it, and use the gear you have, and take photos.
>its ratio isn't where my shooting is right now
So crop it.

I just ordered a

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How fucked am I?

>>2712866
I too am considering ordering a ricoh gr II

>>2712514
follow up question..

do you get the same experience and control over photos as with film cameras? when id use my dads old stuff, all the lenses were manual focus, you set all the exposure and shutter speed manually, etc. do you have the same flexibility with digital or does it depend on model? can you at least disable those features if theyre included?

Ok, so I want to get into documental photography. I have been taking some snaps of my friends, trips and surroundings, but I often feel like they don't really tell anything. I have never bothered about "good gear" because, well, I didn't have an aim. But now I feel like there's something I actually want to do and I want to invest in it. So, any suggestions?

>>2712877
If you're using old lenses, you're going to want at least a D7000, because older lenses don't work well at all with the D3000 and D5000 line.

And yes, you have complete control over every aspect of the exposure, if you want it, and the camera will also give you the option of having the settings chosen for you, if you want.

>>2712877
You'll have the same control, but in a different manner. Settings are set by command dials, not aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

>>2712879
If the issue you're having with your photos is a lack of content, better gear will not help at all. Fix what's wrong.

>>2712880
>>2712882
cool thanks. any recs for a good starter? not dead set on nikon, thats just what i've used in the past. im assuming theres a similar assortment of lenses i can find for any body i choose so im looking for best in terms of optimizing price and i guess sensor quality

>>2712885
For best performance in a body, with a slightly wonky selection of lenses, you'll want to look into Pentax.

Nikon is also great, but again, start with at least the D7000 line.

I'd suggest staying away from canon at this point unless you have a good reason to pick them. The performance from their sensors isn't as good as Nikon, Pentax, and Sony (Who all use Sony sensors)

You should also look into mirrorless cameras, like a Fuji X-E2, X-T10, or a Sony a6000. On those, you can use a small inexpensive adapter to use your dad's old lenses.

And buy used.

>>2712883
It's not lack of content per se, it's just that I wanted to do something more than restrain myself to portrait that.

>>2712834
Only if I had 60$

I've only got a mere 50 to my name and I'm willing to buy photo stuff over NOODLES.

>>2712452
Bumping. Nobody knows?

>>2712908
They are the same, yes. It's just a standard thread that locks it in, and then a little ovipositor that reaches in and trips the release.

>>2712887
i hadnt looked at pentax much but now im considering their k-s2
i used to do a lot of hiking, white water rafting, fishing, etc so the weather sealing is interesting.

>>2712910
Used K-5II/IIs or K-5 mate
Even a used K-3 is worth it, but the K-5 ones have the best dynamic range of them all.
Get the K-S2 if you absolutely need the tilty-flippy screen and the wifi.
Whichever you get, get the 35mm/2.4 and 50mm/1.8 lenses, they are cheap as fuck and pretty much have excellent IQ.

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>>2712928
>mfw i've got a 50mm/1.8 coming in the mail today to put on my k-50 that I got for nothing on black friday

>>2712941
Personally I don't like how narrow the 50mm feels on APS-C so I went with the 35. Not as fast but still a very good lens.

>>2712943
I particularly wanted it to be a bit faster so I could do my low light stuff better

That being said I wish there was a really fast affordable 28mm-ish lens

That being said I still might pick up a 35 as they're incredibly cheap. I saw one used but NIB for like 60 bucks

>>2712946
Rokinon/Samyang are pretty good lens if you don't mind manual focusing
Pentax has a fast DA 14mm/2.8 with autofocus and there are the FA lenses 20 and 28mm and the FA* 24mm

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>>2712948
Yeah I've been looking at them. I've been holding off for now considering I might get one of these older 35mm 2.8's depending on when one of my relatives can get back to me

I'm probably going to slap on that 50 when it gets here and switch between these two for a while until I find that I actually need something else. A lot of the ones 28 and under are pretty expensive but I'll have to check out rokinon and samyang as well

>>2712949
Don't get the Pentacon 28, it is soft as hell unless you focus close

>>2712951
Well like I said I'm probably not even going to consider getting any more until I really start to have to need them

I'm still fairly new and I would have started on the kit lens if I had one but these two should do fine for now

best dslr I can find for under $300-$500, preferably with at least 1 lense?

>>2712961
sony a6000

>>2712961
Pentax K-50 or K-30
Nikon D3300/3200

>>2713002
which is better?
better lense selection?

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Does anyone on here have experience with the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS? It seems Amazon is selling it for near $100 and it looks like a good deal considering the reviews. Worth it?

>>2713004
All-around better is the Pentax. Better optics, brighter and more accurate viewfinder, weather sealing, sensor shift stabilization, rugged build with steel chassis in the polycarbonate body. K-50 has pixel peaking in live-view so using manual lenses is easy, viewfinder feedback is also available.
Piss easy to use cheap vintage lenses, you only need an adapter ring. I use one adapter per lens and removed the spring so it is easy to change lenses.
The K-S2 is the new one in the lineup, better resolution, no AA filter, and it has wifi and tilting screen.

Nikon is prasied by many for being a good beginner camera, but the optics are not as good as the Pentax, viewfinder is dimmer because using a pentamirror assembly instead of pentaprism, body is not as rugged, no weather sealing. Sometimes even a bit of dew is enough to get into the electronics and stop the camera completely. If you keep it out of weather and cold it is a very good camera.
Lens selection is not as good, digital only, lacks the screw focus drive so older Nikon lenses are manual only.
The interface is a bit of a pain but can get used to. A good beginner camera but you will soon wish to move further up to a D7100.
If you want to go with Nikon I'd suggest to save up a bit more money and get a D7100 or D7200.

>>2713018
Looks are fitted to the K-01 but can be used on any Pentax DSLR. Everyone says on the internet it is a good and sharp lens.

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Looking for a 35mm for my Canon 1Ds mk2. I was going to buy the L series but I don't want something so fucking big and I was hesitant about the perfectly sized F2 because of its plastic construction. Is there anything that meets my criteria? Does anyone else own the f2 and is satisfied with its build quality?

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>>2713024
If it is a decent posh plastic it can be even better than metal. I have a plastic construction lens and it is as decent as any metal I own. Don't be afraid, it is the glass inside that counts.

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>>2713020
Would it be worth getting over the DA 50mm f1.8?

Got my first DSLR on a budget (Nikon D3200).
Really enjoying it, but really starting to notice the limitations of the kit lens.
I want to shoot landscapes, but I am a poorfag and so I'm not able to easily splash hundereds into a lens.

Could anyone suggest a decent lens that might get me started shooting landscapes, without breaking the bank?

>>2713024
> owns canon 1ds
> can afford 1 of every lens canon makes just to own them
sure must be nice

>>2713029
If size matters, get the XS. It is also closer to APS-C standard focal length.
The 50/1.8 is a very good portrait lens, I'd suggest getting both.
I have the 35/2.4, it is also a cheap but good lens.

>>2713030
There are not many cheap wide lenses around. Since you are using Nikon, M42 Zeiss lenses are out of the question.
Take a look at the Samyang/Rokinon 14-24 primes. They are all manual focus but the IQ is worth it.

>>2713038

New thread
Almost out of good Pentax OPs, only a few K-01 is remaining

>>2712866
>>2712868
Dude, nice.

>>2713026
I'm worried about the possibility of me dropping it. I have a 50mm L series that's taken a lot of abuse over the past few years. I'm just worried that the wear and tear that's just dinged up an aluminum housing would shatter a plastic one.

>>2713032

My 1Ds was like 700 used on eBay, become gainfully employed and save your money - shoot with what you got but consider everything you buy for your hobby as an investment.

>>2711764
Alright. Thank you!

>>2713033
In terms of overall image quality and focus speed, do you think would the 50mm be the better choice? Sorry, just wanna make sure I'm making the right call; don't have a ton of disposable income right now.

what cheap but acceptable 35mm manual lenses would your recommend me for portrait ? body is Fuji X-E2

I don't know anything about taking pictures or photography but I'm considering blowing $6000 on gear. Is this a bad idea?
Could be fun to learn photography...
And yes I like photography but I've never had a chance to get into it until now.

>>2713759
>I'm considering blowing $6000 on gear. Is this a bad idea?
Yes, that is a fucking stupid idea. Having expensive gear isn't going to help you learn, lot's of practice and time will. I've been taking pitchers for almost 3 years now and don't even have $2000 invested in gear. Buy yourself an entry level camera, Nikon D3200 is a good choice, and go out and take photos. Invest some of that money into some good photography books aswell. Once you see yourself improving then you can eventually upgrade from your kit lens etc. Don't be one of those gearfags that you see a lot of on /p/, they spend more time buying and showing of their fancy shit than they do on taking actual photos.

>>2713759
buy a decent camera (pentax k-3 or k-3 ii would be great), a few nice lenses (you can cop great used ones for cheap) and then toss a few hundred bucks my way so a broke student getting through school on scholarships and grants can finally afford a camera :)

>>2713767
>Having expensive gear isn't going to help you learn, lot's of practice and time will

Well, not actually true. More advanced tools do in fact give you more and better possibilities. You're just not instantly able to see and use them properly just by buying something.

You won't become a better driver instantly if you start with a fancy gar. But I'd prefer learning how to drive in a fancy car seat over sitting in a shitty one.

>I've been taking pitchers for almost 9000 years now and don't even have $200 to invest in gear

See - it's something personal. Stop reading here

>Nikon D3200 is a good choice

Bullshit. First rather serious camera I bought was a D70, and every other serious Nikon i ever used had kind of the same basic layout, 2 dials, knobs etc. I never felt strange or awkward with a D2s, D300, D3 etc... always felt at home with other nikons.

...until I once took a friends D3100 once to take a picture of him. Took me ages to go trough fucking menus to change exp compensation and such. Fuck these cameras.

(Guess the same applies for canons. Although I never really felt comfortable with their Dial Layout. Go to a shop and try some out)

TL;DR: Don't listen to that anon. Buy a serious camera with fucking dedicated buttons and get used to that.

>Once you see yourself improving then you can eventually upgrade from your kit lens etc.

Bullshit. You don't have to 'earn' getting rid of the kit lens. Fuck the kit lens. Buy a nice expensive Telephoto prime, a wideangle zoom and a 50 (if using the full 35mm frame (of an 80s disposable camera)) or a 35 (if using an APSC, lol)

>go out and take photos. Invest some of that money into some good photography books aswell

Good advice. Also, don't expect miracles just because you bought something advanced. The gear may be cool - but you're not.

guys i dont know sqat about cameras my wife can take extraordinary pictures with a 10 mp (8 yr old point and shoot camera) what camra can i get her for under 400$ all i care about is what would provide the best quality. thank you guys

>>2714155
>Well, not actually true. More advanced tools do in fact give you more and better possibilities. You're just not instantly able to see and use them properly just by buying something.

Not him, but I disagree. Not only is buying something advanced not going to help him with all these 'possibilities', it'll give a harder learning curve. We Dont even know if he is that dedicated to photography.

>Bullshit. First rather serious camera I bought was a D70, and every other serious Nikon i ever used had kind of the same basic layout, 2 dials, knobs etc. I never felt strange or awkward with a D2s, D300, D3 etc... always felt at home with other nikons.
...until I once took a friends D3100 once to take a picture of him. Took me ages to go trough fucking menus to change exp compensation and such. Fuck these cameras.

All that shit is anecdotal and nobody cares. He doesn't need a serious camera yet. Every camera is different. Read the manual and get over it.

>Bullshit. You don't have to 'earn' getting rid of the kit lens. Fuck the kit lens. Buy a nice expensive Telephoto prime, a wideangle zoom and a 50 (if using the full 35mm frame (of an 80s disposable camera)) or a 35 (if using an APSC, lol)

Stop giving terrible advice. A novice has no need spending so much money on something he isn't sure he will invest himself in.

>>2715212
I'd advise to let her buy her own gear. Or at least have her pick something out and you buy it. I wouldn't want my girl to buy me a computer(I'm in IT) since I know best what I would need, and more importantly, I would know where to get the best deals, let alone know a deal when I see it.