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First for Canikon D606D

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>>2902528
>>2902526
Dammit, oh well, third for my kit;

Bodies
- Canon EOS 6D
- Nikon D600

Lenses
- Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM II
- Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD
- Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD
- Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Flash
- Canon Speedlite 90EX
- Canon Speedlite 430EX II
- Nikon Speedlight SB-5000

Accessories
- Vanguard Espod CX 204
- Peak Design Capture Pro

Bag
- Pacsafe Camsafe Z16

>>2902526
>>2902528
>>2902531
Shitposting is strong today.

I'm surprised you two managed to beat out the fuji/sony trolls. Good job.

>>2902533
Cropbabby detected KeK

Thank God it's a Pentax.

any camera over £500 is a waste of money

features dont mean shit

I was thinking of picking up a Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 as my first wide angle. It's on sale discounted like 200 dollars. Should I jump at it? My body is a nikon d3300, will it play nice? Is there a better alternative?

>>2902542
Luckily I got my Nikon D600 >>2902528
for £415 ;^)

>>2902545
For what purpose? There are different types and focal ranges of UWA zooms that maybe better suited to different needs.

What is the best mirrorless camera under $500?

>>2902553
General purpose wide angle for landscapes and architecture and shit, I've got a 35, 50, and 55-200 so I thought it covered the rest of the spectrum, so I can finally get rid of my 18 to 55 kit lens

Anyone got the Sigma 17-50 2.8? Reviews seem pretty positive and it can be had for under £250; seriously considering getting one and curious to hear /p/'s thoughts on it...

>>2902561
I'd personally want something wider, especially on a crop body, but for the price, it's okay I guess. Go for it.

>>2902564
I prefer the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 non VC, however, if you want optical stabilization, the Sigma OS version is best for the money.

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Hmmm, so tempted to pick up a telephoto prime to add to >>2902528 & >>2902531. The Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM seems like a good bargain at less than $1,000 pre-loved. Any objections /p/?

>>2902569
It'd make more sense than the rest of your purchases, so why not?

>>2902571
What doesn't make sense in my gear? Each of them have a specific purpose.

>>2902557
A6000.

>>2902569
You should get a trip

>>2902566
I often shoot handheld in low light, and I drink a shitload of coffee so I'm not exactly a human tripod; yeah, stabilisation is pretty much non-negotiable...

>>2902569
It is like $1k new anyhow.

The f/4L II is the somewhat expensive one, not this lens.

>>2902576
Just don't. And if you don't understand why you shouldn't bother, check out the last gear thread, and his other thread about buying another body is probably still floating around/in the archives. Dude's just shitposting.

>>2902576
>>2902580
Strayan prices, so $750(ish) USD.

>>2902523
Why do people chose fuji over pentax? Pentax does aps-c better than fuji ever could.

>>2902523
god tier

>>2902523
Only fags buy Fuji. Pentax is where it's at.

I need a new camera to shoot video
So, please /p/, help me decide.
(I need to record external audio though a mic so i need a camera with plugs).
>Canon EOS 60D
>Panasonic GH2
>T5i
>Nikon D5300
>Nikon D7000
I'm open to suggestions. Saw a really cheap Panasonic G7 on sale but it has a spot with dead pixels, but it's so small i'm considering.

>>2902689
Are the a6300 or gx8 already too expensive?

>>2902528
>>2902531
STOP POSTING THIS SHIT IN EVERY THREAD YOU FUCKING CUNT

>>2902697
I live in Brazil and the cheapest A6300 is like 2k USD

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>>2902523
looking for a cheap E mount lens for APS-C
i just broke my NEX-6's kit lens

what are my E mount bros using?

>>2902731
If you're willing to manual it out there are a bunch of great Minoltas you can stick on for cheap.
Sub 200, maybe even 100 including price of adapter.

im gonna make a brand new /gear/ thread tomorrow, regardless of how many posts are on this thread. consider yourselves advised

>>2902725
It costs twice as much as in the USA? Ouch. Is that the same for Panasonic?

If so, maybe try the 60D then...


>>2902731
Perhaps the Sigma Art 19/30/60mm f/2.8?

If you want wider than that, go with the manual Samyangs.

>>2902735
Yes. I'm really tending for the 60D, but does it actually film better than the T5i or GH2?

Hey /gear/ I was referred here by the video thread. So I am looking for a tripod for use with my A6300 and was told one of the best ways is the get the legs and head separate but I'm not experienced enough to really know what to look for, I want something that has a decent enough pan, isn't too short and a ssystem I can put a slider on later. I know that is probably all really vague but I was really hoping you guys could throw some suggestions my way! Some anon in video said not to spend more than 80 on the head and 80 on the legs.

>>2902737
I'd say that you'd highly appreciate the build quality and the physical controls of it...but that's just me.

>>2902732
you think it's worth it? sounds like more stuff to break to me, i like keeping it simple

>>2902735
sigma 30mm 2.8 seems like the best value lens for E mount, and i don't have much money so i think i'm gonna stick with that one

I need a good tripod, because my current one is beyond shit tier. I was thinking about the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO3, but I'm not sure. It is inside of my budget range, as I can get it for €290 and I don't want to go much higher than 300.

Any pros/cons, or suggestions for a better choice? Advice is much appreciated

>>2902738
If you want a heavier tripod, go browse eBay.
There probably is some older model of something out there.

If you want a more portable one, how about the Dic&Mic E302 off aliexpress? (Alu variant, Carbon costs ~20-30 more)

>>2902745
I kinda have a travel tripod similar to that and the lack of a removable head and arm are really what make me want a new one. Great for static shots and portability, awful for anything else.

>>2902742
Yeah i already messed around with a 7D and a T3i before so i know how different they are on those tiers, but idgaf about build quality or body weight and dials, i just want the best video i can get out of each.
On the 60D i plan on installing Magic Lantern too.

>>2902744
Have a look at the Dic&Mic E302C or the bigger models (P303C and so on).

Yea, it's actually good.

Other than that, Sirui and Benro are also worth a look, but they have so many tripods you'll have to browse them on your own.

>>2902733
No you're not

>>2902749
> similar to that
Okay, there are a bunch of variants on this that are possibly even made by the same company under a different name, but if yours doesn't even have a removable head, it sounds unlikely that it is very similar...

This one is actually good in a lot of situations and has a removable head.

That said, if it will stand in a studio, see if you can't find a cheap Manfrotto 055XPROB or another older tripod.

>>2902737
Yup, between these, I'd go with the 60D.

>>2902758
I guess I got the AFAITH equivalent which is likely worse. Sorry if I'm being hard to help, it's just for some reason I find tripod stuff more confusing than buying a camera. I'd get a VT 4000 Magnus and call it good if I could put a slider on it. So if it's not a dumb thing to ask is buying legs separate from a head that will have a ball head on it possible or would I need a high hat?

>>2902751
Thanks for the advice

What do you guys think about the 80d?

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How do I fix this leather? Keeps coming off in my hands. Should I just (carefully) strip it off? Just put gorilla tape on top?

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>been borrowing a DP3M for a few months, starting to think rep forgot I have it
>borrowing a D500 and 4 lenses from other rep for the week
>bought a MJU II Limited for $50
>ordered an X-Pro2, with discount of course, should get here friday

life is pretty comfy rn, the week's been good

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>>2902784
Get new leather.

Remove old leather (lots of guides online), it's mostly just flaking it off with an exacto knife, sometimes you need paint stripper.
Buy a new one of whatever color / texture you want from Aki-Asahi. Wait ~10-30 days for it to arrive.
Apply it and you're good as new.

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>>2902765
> So if it's not a dumb thing to ask is buying legs separate from a head that will have a ball head on it possible or would I need a high hat?
Removable tripod heads (and the tripods they sit on) almost always are mounted with 3/8-16 or 1/4-20 screws, same as cameras.

You definitely can get various kinds of legs. Of course, a hi-hat or mini tripod should be more versatile and stable than most other options, but if you wanted to you could probably shoot with something like depicted $2.5 plastic thing.

However, I suggest you yourself a favor and make everything use typical Arca Swiss (I like these better) or Manfrotto compatible QR plates for everything.
It's much easier if you can leave everything screwed on (heads/clamps below plates and equipment on top of lates) and just use QR mechanisms to swap gear.

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>>2902806
>However, I suggest you yourself a favor and make everything use typical Arca Swiss (I like these better) or Manfrotto compatible QR plates for everything.
>It's much easier if you can leave everything screwed on (heads/clamps below plates and equipment on top of lates) and just use QR mechanisms to swap gear.
This.

It's a little like buying into a camera system, but less expensive (unless you start talking some of the really spendy shit like Really Right Stuff and then it's just as expensive, if not more so).

>>2902765
Wait a second I've been thinking about this wrong. Sliders sit on top of the head of a tripod, you don't have to take the head OFF the tripod, you just need a separate head for the slider. Someone call me a faggot if I'm wrong it goes

Camera
Head
Slider
Tripod

Connected with the normal tripod screw right?

So in theory I could attach a slider to the VT4000 with the normal screw then attach a second head to the slider!

>>2902841
Sure.

Now if you want to make your life not so annoying, make sure the parts that you will want to detach quite often (Camera and probably slider, maybe more...) are sitting on Arca or (if you can't help it) Manfrotto plates / brackets...

>>2902846
I don't know if I'm ready for that big of a commitment, I'm kind of a beginner to be honest. I'll definitely consider it when I move out of my baby steps!

>>2902846
But uh how I was thinking about putting a slider on a tripod is normally how that's done right? I'm not an idiot with my understanding of it right?

>>2902847
> big commitment
Just use the *compatible* plates and heads and stuff - it doesn't need to be Arca Swiss or RRS, can be typical Chinese gear.

It is not expensive then. Heads with Arca QR aren't more expensive than other heads. A cheap plate or simple clamp for it is like $5, and I see that some L-bracket specifically made with holes for the A6300's ports is ~$25.

> I'm kind of a beginner
If you don't do this from the start and pick up random gear with vendor-unique solutions, you will probably need to replace one-two different (and almost certainly inferior) systems and their accessories.

>>2902852
Yea, sure.

Of course many of the bigger sliders are kinda better set up on *two* tripods and you could also have a slider on a head in some circumstances and stuff and things, but it all can be screwed on.

>>2902863
OH I'm sorry you don't mean spend 300+ for a Arca head like this

https://www.amazon.com/Monoball-Single-Ballhead-Quick-Release/dp/B0015BS7H6/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1471155004&sr=1-2&keywords=arca+swiss+ball+head

just a head that uses that type of head like this

https://www.amazon.com/XCSOURCE%C2%AE-Camera-Ballhead-Release-LF023/dp/B008H3XZ22/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1471155154&sr=1-1&keywords=arca+swiss+ball+head

my travel tripod has this same kind of head and what not so that makes sense. Or am I off base and an idiot?

>>2902866
that type of plate rather not head.

>>2902866
> just a head that uses that type of head like this
Yup. Pick Brackets. clamps, heads, whatever to be compatible with each other.

> my travel tripod has this same kind of head and what not so that makes sense. Or am I off base and an idiot?
No, it's probably that way and it's the system that I'd suggest.

I never had the actual ball head you linked. But it seems exactly like the most popular cheap model on Aliexpress. Well, the same model rebranded and market up by ~25%...

>>2902784
I have the same problem on my aventus bottle

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I'm a bit into older, manual lenses. Since I have an entry level Nikon, M48 lenses are out of question (since the lack of infinity focus). I've found these two recently (factory f-mount lenses), but I don't know these lenses at all, and I could not really find enough on the net. (Right now THIS focal length would be nice to me, but Nikon lenses are just sooo expensive.) What is your opinion about these two lenses, /p/? Thanks. (Pictures are of the lenses.)
Hoya 24mm f/2.8
Zykkor 28mm f/2.8

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>>2902917
OP here. I meant M42 - fucking typo

>>2902917
> Hoya 24mm f/2.8
Soft, distorted, various defects I don't even know the terminology for. (It's not vignetting, that one seems still just barely fine to me...)

> Zykkor 28mm f/2.8
Better, but sample shots seem a bit hazy somehow. And it feels a bit unpleasant to me somehow.

Still not a lens that I'd actually be using, I'd probably take a decent modern $150+ lens any day - but I guess I'm not much of a vintage lens shooter.

>>2902946
>sample shots seem a bit hazy somehow
you saw sample shots made with these two lenses? where?

is olympus mju2 zoom a lot worse than mju2 without zoom?

Tempted to replace my Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II + Metabones MK VI combo for a Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master /p/.

Would cost me around $500 more after selling off the gear. Is the hive worth the squeeze?

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>>2902964
Do you dislike your existing combo because of slow AF or something? DXO still ranks the Canon 24-70 II as the highest-quality standard zoom, so the GM will be more of a side-grade than an upgrade I think.

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I just had an umbrella crumple on me after a gentle fall. I was looking at cheap replacements, and I noticed this type being sold with what look like plastic ribs. Does anyone know if these are stronger than the typical bent metal ones?

>>2902974
> Does anyone know if these are stronger than the typical bent metal ones?
I figure they'll be trivially more robust since they probably don't deform permanently quite as quickly.

But if it's a small umbrella, a cheap replacement is like $3.5 with shipping - not really worth thinking about.

Fuark, when will Tamron replace their 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD zooms?

I'm looking to replace my copies for the possible upgraded versions, but if they don't do it soon, I might just go the first party Nikkor VR versions...

Hahah was working with another photograper last night and he had a third party wireless commander flash that kept wigging out. While me, who only buys first party gear had no trouble at all. Kept blaming the leds and "electrical interference" etc.

Poor guy, had to buy him a drink during the lunch breaks.

>>2902981
Who knows, but these lenses aren't that old yet, and the market also shouldn't give them much reason to upgrade them.

>>2902982
Where did he even find that?

Even cheap 3rd party triggers by like Godox and Yongnuo are reliable now.

>>2902986
I dunno maybe he had to quickly replace something as he was mostly using first party gear including the Speedlights. He was about to cry before I told him to relax and grab a beer with me.

He was using Nikon though and I'm a Canon shooter so I couldn't lend him my triggers.

Hello /p/!
I'm fairly new, but i have been lurking for a while now. I'd really like to get into photography so i've been looking at some gear to buy. I've done a bit of research and i asked a friend of mine who is a professional photographer what would be some good starting gear.
Right now my eyes are set on the following:
http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12190210/nikon-d5300-zwart-18-105mm-vr/?gclid=CjwKEAjwrcC9BRC2v5rjyvSbhWASJACKkjDzIbhisgNcAiWMGmkZG1FeogBKC3n0XocKeRgi1BXCPRoCJyHw_wcB

With this extra lens:
https://www.mediamarkt.nl/nl/product/_nikon-af-s-50mm-f-1-8g-nikkor-1158077.html

I have around a thousand euro's to spend. I'd love to get your opinion about this, and any other suggestions you might have are more than welcome.
Also, i'm a complete noob when it comes to this so any other general tips for starters are very much appreciated!
I'd like to do some astrophotography one day and i'd like to be able to shoot in low lighting situations. Besides that i just want to go out, explore and take some pictures to practice. As i said, i'm a complete starter but i'm eager to learn.
Thanks in advance!

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cheers /gear/, is the hassy 500 elx any good? planning on pairing with a 120 f/5.6 C T*, and I'd love to hear if anyone here tried either.

>>2902993
don't forget that the D5300 has an APS-C sensor when you buy a lens

>>2902989
Ah well. SOME shit will happen to all of us.

>>2902993
Eh, I guess why not, though I am not really a big fan of 5x zoom range lenses myself.

> and i'd like to be able to shoot in low lighting situations.
Not with this camera. It can do long exposures like any even halfway decent camera, but it's not a good "low light" camera overall.

>>2902993
it always helps 100 % of the time to buy a cheap P&S from ebay/Craigslist (usually less than 30 €) and shoot with that for as long as necessary to get a feel for what you want in a system and lenses (low light? better "reach?" larger files?). Bit like buying a cat before getting a baby.

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>>2903001
Well I have been P&S for a while now just with my phone (pic related), just to get a feel for photographing in general and I like it alot, but i feel like i'm being hold back by its technology. I'd love to work with depth of field and apature but i simply can't do that with my phone (Nexus 5x). Also i have a huge intrest for astronomy and i'd love to combine it with photography.
>>2902997
Is that a bad thing? Sorry if that is a dumb question, but currently this all sounds like rocket science to me :/
>>2902998
Hmm thanks for the heads up. As I understand it, the bigger the frame, the better it will work with low lighting. I thought that the d5300 has, besides from going full frame and spending thousands of euro's, the largest type of frame on the market (correct me if i'm wrong). Also i thought it had quite a high ISO tolerance compared to earlier models. Do you have any suggestions on which camera's preform better?
Also go ahead and shit on my picture :P it is just a Random snapshot I took while visiting germany. I live in the Netherlands.

>>2903009
This is better composed than 90% of the shit you see on /p/

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#toolsofthetrade #canikon

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>>2903013

>>2903013
Nah man, i've seen some great things on /p/ lately but thanks for the compliment. I hope to contribute one day.

>>2903019
Looks like this nerd was dumb enough to use the same hashtag on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJF0aqcB9us/?taken-by=hydroforge

Hi Hydroforge !!!!

Further googlings will lead you to his steam and various other profiles. Have at it boys, let the trolling begin

>>2903024
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Snapchat for more gearwhoring ;^)

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>>2903026
Will do! Ray Neal Caird

>>2903029
:3

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>>2903029
fixed for accuracy

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What's /p/'s favourite travel tripod? Looking for something that handle a full size FF kit, but is light and portable.

The Mefoto Roadtrip Carbon has piqued my interests but is getting up there regarding the price point. Willing to buy it, but would prefer to save some more monies, perhaps in the $250 price range?

>>2903024
>https://www.instagram.com/p/BJF0aqcB9us/?taken-by=hydroforge
>penny boards and apple cider
lmao I knew this attention seeking cunt was a raging faggot in real life

>>2903026
So Ray, what's it like having all this gear and literally no photo's to show for it? Because right now your instagram is the most embarrassing and depressing thing I've ever seen

>>2903029
>>2903034
hahah well meme'd guise!

>>2903036
I barely use insta and 99.99% of my photos are for exclusive use clients only as stipulated in contracts. Why I can charge them more than the usual photog ;^)

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>>2903038
quit the bullshit

>>2903036
His flickr portfolio in all its glory
https://www.flickr.com/photos/113172306@N05

>>2903043
Why do you think I have so much gear? ;^)

And notice the last time I posted on Flickr too?

>>2903043
>instagram
>a measure of a photographer's viability
By that logic, any 13 year old girl is a more successful photographer than any of us.

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>>2903043
;^)

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>>2903044
topKeK u have fuck all. and only 1 lens for the nikon. none of it pro level. Be surprised if this isn't just faulty trash you picked out of someones bin.<- also why no photos

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>>2903050
>>2903043
>>2903036
>>2903034
>>2903029
>>2903024
;^)

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>>2903048
free bait

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>>2903048
>>2903054
>all these photos and not a single one worth keeping
Boy you sure proved us wrong Ray!

>>2903056
>>2903055
I never said I was a good photog, but at least I still get paid for it ;^)

>>2903057
Agreed. Your terrible

>>2903057
>but at least I still get paid for it ;^)
Mummy and Daddy buying their little babby's calendar book full of snapshits doesn't count as "getting paid".

You're not getting paid and you certainly don't have clients. What you do have is an incredibly embarrassing photostream, and a bunch of good gear being wasted on a talentless faggot.

>>2903059
I guess it's my terrible.

That's the first thing I tell my new clients, but still want to pay me for it. I usually only just want access to an open bar, but they still pay me.

Makes me want to take it seriously and learn how to take photos.

>>2903060
My parents can't believe that I can earn a living out of this, but it been busy 6 months for me since I've started getting paid for it.

>>2903060
>>2903059
I'll redirect you all to boards.4chan.org/p/thread/2899885/does-anyone-on-p-make-their-living-with#p2900200 for more information

Anyone >>2903035?

I about to pull the trigger on the Roadtrip Carbon...

>>2903067
Have you tried a used 190 series manfrotto tripod and 496/498RC2 head on ebay? I got one for $170, rock solid and no chink shit inside.

>>2903035
>>2903067
Check out the Sirui T-024X, I own it and can highly recommend it. Not to be mistaken with the well known T-025X model, which is alot smaller and not as sturdy.

>>2903072
>>2903071
Oh shit should mention I want Arca-Swiss compatibility and having a detachable monopod would be awesome too.

I want this for my upcoming Japan trip, so I guess I can wait and just buy it there at a Yodobashi or Bic Camera when I get to Tokyo, but would greatly appreciate your input and expertise.

>>2903075
Sirui's heads are Arca Swiss compatible, not sure about the detachable monopod though. I think they have one model with the detachable monopod but I couldn't tell you if it's travel size or not, you'd have to look it up.

>>2903075
498 and 496 ballheads have interchangeable plates and Hejnar photo makes an excellent Arca Swiss plate for it.

>>2903077
>>2903078
Thanks guise, appreciate the assistance despite my shitposting.

Sincerely,
Ray Neal Caird ;^)

>>2903080
You motherfucker

>>2903082
<3 I love you too Anon <3

We should network and photog together. Planning to do America at November before the Glorious God Emperor Trump builds the Second Great Wall, or if you're in Europe, I'm planning to go next year before the People's Democratic Caliphate of Europe instills Sharia Law across the continent.

>>2903084
Anon knows where you live

>>2903093
Oh noice. Can we meet up for a coffee then? I haven't met too many /p/eople IRL (except for my photog m80s).

Might need a second shooter this coming couple of weeks.

>>2903096
Your cat doesn't need two photographers.

>>2903116
>cats
Fix'd it for you <3

>>2903118

>Your cats doesn't need two photographers

No, not fixed yet.

iTunes can't sync my Lightroom photos to my iPhone 100% of the time. It will get new photos but these 2 snapshits I really really like just won't sync to my phone, why? Won't buy Apple again. They're jpg files and I have free storage and they aren't too large so why the fuck is Apple boning me?

>>2902788

did you take any pictures

>>2903120
You can't fix autism sadly

>>2903121
Got DRM enabled? I know iTunes hate DRM restricted files, regardless if it supports the format.

Also, think about using Google Drive for seamless syncing. 15GB for free is one of the better value plus, it's essentially a universal platform.

Can access my files with any internet enabled device.

>I am a real pro photographer!
>Hey /p/ what should I buy?

>>2903120
>(me)
Sorry I forgot to take my trip off hahaha

How do I edit posts?

>>2903127
Just want peer reinforcement on my purchases Anon. Gotta drive away that buyer's remorse after all.

>>2903131
Buying two entry level bodies, buying into two systems for retarded reasons, asking for advice on yet more retarded spending...
This sounds like deep buyers remorse to me. Get rid of one of your system and just go out and shoot, this is the way to get rid of your buyers remorse as well.

>>2903135
I got the Nikon D600 for around $500 Anon, it was a bargain regardless if you don't like the camera or not.

But ever since I realized the 5D MK VI is just around the corner, I might just sell the F-Mount stuff and get the 5D MK VI as my main body, keep the 6D as a second body.

>>2903135
>just go out and shoot
See >>2903054 & >>2903048

I probably take more photos and get paid for it more than you.

>>2902731
Minolta's M mount 40/2.8 go go go

If you have extra dough and dedication, get a helicoid adaptor instead of a standard one

>>2903054
12,000 photos in 4 years is nothing. Keep going.

>>2903147
I've only been doing it seriously this past year. And that doesn't count all the photos that I've deleted. Probably shoot about 1,100 frames a week regularly. A few times this year, I've taken about 3,500 to 5,000 frames.

You faggots are seriously still giving this retarded flip attention?

>>2903138
Are you saying you take photos for money because you don't have a proper job?
Was school so difficult for you?

>>2903163
I can't really call this a career, yet. But yeah, making enough money to live off it.

Nah, I found school to be boring actually. I'm an accountant by trade but got bored of me tits.

>>2903048
viva la snapshits

also fucking horrendous file management

>>2903167
>also fucking horrendous file management
Teach me your ways sempai.

>>2903009
> As I understand it, the bigger the frame, the better it will work with low lighting.
It's also a matter of sensor technology.

> I thought that the d5300 has, besides from going full frame and spending thousands of euro's, the largest type of frame on the market (correct me if i'm wrong).
Yep, but all low light cameras *are* basically full frame.

A D5300 or D5500 is fine at ~ISO 1600 to maybe 6400. But that's not very low light. It only just works out when you shoot a wider aperture lens (maybe f/1.4 or wider) with people indoors or perhaps in some street lighting situations... but not very reliably so, and your DoF is also obviously quite narrow at that point.

Current FF low light cameras will do have about equal noise performance at ISO 25600. Which tends to suffice a lot more comfortably on even f/2 or so lenses.

> Do you have any suggestions on which camera's preform better?
A7S II, A7S would be the typical choice.

> Also go ahead and shit on my picture :P
Quite okay. The main thing that I'd change here is to use a sharper lens, heh.

>>2903173
...anon, have you ever actually used a camera?

>>2903173
>A D5300 or D5500
>fine at ~ISO 1600 to maybe 6400
Disgusting.

>>2903035
> Willing to buy it, but would prefer to save some more monies, perhaps in the $250 price range?
Dic&Mic E302C. Or its bigger variant P303C.

(For my body height and purpose -which is not shooting above people's heads-, the E302C does fine.)

I also like the Siruis, some still should be $250-ish.

> Oh shit should mention I want Arca-Swiss compatibility and having a detachable monopod would be awesome too.
Check.

Speaking of which, the Sirui PS monopods are actually what I use for most purely urban trips / events in the city. Dic&Mic is for everything else, but in crowded locations the Sirui PS is definitely easier.

>>2903177
Oh wow that's fucking affordable as fuck! Going to research the shit out of this. Thanks Anon.

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>>2903178
No problem.

>>2903166
Oh now your an accountant? who prefers to live off the peanuts he gets from doing snapshits of mommy's birthday. dont believe you Ray. But will ask your facebook friends to confirm this along with all your other nonsense, might as well let them know what a raging compulsive liar you are too (and pedo)

>>2903173
>full frame
>2 stops better than APS-C
try 1 stop buddy. all current sensors are 1 stop difference from FF to APS-C to M4/3

>>2903187
Go ahead as them. No need to lie on an Tibetan Face Painting Internet BBS. <3

>>2903188
1 stop of light better? what does that even mean?

can someone show me where to input ``SENSOR SIZE'' on my Sekonic light meter?

>>2903190
noise performance buddy try and keep up here

>>2903187
I second this. :^)

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Just got an sb-700 on the cheap and . . . realize very very quickly that commander mode/optical triggers won't work for me. So, the next step would be wireless~

Does anyone have experience with off brand cheap radio triggers? I'm not too broke that i couldnt do it but.. the price difference is pretty big.

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>>2903188
Okay, it's a value closer to 1.5 than 2, in terms of ISO noise.

Of course, it's again the same for DR, which doesn't usually deviate that much between cameras.

Anyhow, I'd say I can shoot about ~2 stops different in practice, but I guess technically ISO noise is closer to 1.5 stops different.

>>2903206
Yongnou

>>2903206
Seconding Yongnuo, unless you want TTL studio strobes later - then it's possibly Godox or Phottix.

A friend has a D750 she's barely used since buying it last year. I don't know what lenses she has for it yet.
What would be a fair price to offer her for the body?

>>2903359
$1500-1800

>>2903359
How much do you want to Jew her for it?
Fair price considering how abused it is;
Near new - $1,750
Has some physical marks - $1,500
Dropped and dirty as fuck - $1,250

>>2903359
>>2903360
>>2903363
Buy it with lenses bundle and you'll be able offer a more competitive sum cash amount. Some people are so desperate for cash that they're willing to let gear go for a "steal".

>>2903359
I'd say $1500. New camera is ~$1600.

(Using global market rate / parallel import prices as reference, rather than regional marketing customer fuck-over pricing.)

>>2903363
>>2903360
Considering I can find new and used D750's for 1500-1600
Hell, even 1379 here http://powershotdigital.com/details/98758
I was thinking 1400-1500, not trying to jew her

>>2903364
Waiting to hear what lenses she has before I consider asking for a bundle

>>2903369
Dude, don't include a scam site in your valuing.
The not jew price: https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-d750-24-3-megapixel-digital-slr-camera-body-only.html

I said 1500-1800 because there's still a big wildcard of what lens is on it, but so long as you're in the ballpark of a grand and a half, you're not doing her too wrong.

>>2903379
Fair enough. That site looks sketchy as hell too.
I'll start from 1500. Still waiting on lenses.

>>2903382
>That site looks sketchy as hell too
I was referring to the jew site I posted previously not https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-d750-24-3-megapixel-digital-slr-camera-body-only.html

>>2903384
(amusingly keh is run by literal jews)

Anyway though, if you want to know how much a hunk of gear is worth on the open market, keh is pretty much your best source. They are ULTRA conservative on the grading side (their EX grades are all pretty much exactly like new), and you can add/subtract a couple of hundred bucks based off of local market/what you think you can negotiate down to, but if you want to know how much something's worth, keh is it.

>>2903369
>>2903368
Based the pricing on B&H Photo. But if you can get it for cheaper, more power to you.

>>2903387
KEH is a bit risky to buy from since it may or may not to be grey item (sometimes sell at the same as retail pricing).

I've gotten a few vintage lenses and gear from them though that no one else remotely as reliable sells though.

I'd like to ask about displays. Is anything with PVA okay for photo editing? Or maybe not okay, but still better than your average cheap home-oriented TN/IPS display?

I have 22" TN display and 21,5" IPS one. I wouldn't mind having two 17" Eizo S1721 around my 21,5" (and those old little eizos are dirt cheap now). Right now my 21,5" IPS displays completely different image than my 22" TN and i have no idea which one should i follow.

>>2903388
>KEH is a bit risky to buy from since it may or may not to be grey item (sometimes sell at the same as retail pricing).
...you know keh is a reseller, right? They only deal in used gear, along with how you can ask them about the providence of any item and you'll get a rapid reply.

>>2903389
TN displays are usually limited to sRGB colour profile level output while decent IPS are around AdobeRGB, which is closer to real life.

One of the biggest problem is that most people neglect having the right GPU to output to the potential of their displays.

Get both that's 10bit plus color depth capable.

I have a 27" 10bit editing IPS monitor and it so much more colourful and accurate than my auxiliary TN monitor.

>>2903390
I'm fine with using KEH as a last ditch effort but I prefer to support licensed sellers as I enjoy my CPS support.

>>2903364
>>2903382
>>2903388
>>2903387
She has the AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm 1:4 that came with the camera. Also an old Micro-NIKKOR 55mm but she uses that for her film cameras.
B&H and Amazon both have the D750 with 24-120mm bundle for $2500.

>>2903410
24-120mm f/4 VR is a great all-in-one lens. If you don't have any FX lenses, it's a great start before getting into the f/2.8 pro zooms and faster primes. The 50mm f/1.8D is only worth a few bucks imho (G version is awesome though).

$1,800 is a great, yet fair price for the combo, based on grey pricing.

>>2903388
> But if you can get it for cheaper, more power to you.
I'm talking about the global market that basically everyone connected to postal and banking services can use, so that's clearly not just me, but probably also you.

>>2903420
Thanks. I originally wanted to get something cheaper but I figured this would be a good chance to get something nicer I could use for longer.
Where do you look for grey pricing?

I don't usually use /p

I've got questions about repairing an old Chinon Splash GX

Should I use the gear thread or create another thread?

>>2903429
gear thread is not for questions about /p/ etiquette.

you should create a thread in which you need to ask about whether it's okay to make such a thread or not, then either create a new thread in which you ask your question or ask your question here - depending on answer you'll get.

>>2903429
GIve it a day or two here first, but I'm not sure you'll have much luck either way here. APUG might be a better place.

>>2903433
I first need to find a thread where i can ask wether or not I should create one of the new threads you mention but i don't know which board to use.

>>2903434
APUG?

>>2903423
eBay and a bunch of other sellers based in Hong Kong (usually cheapest place for everything).

>>2903421
I don't always go for the cheapest because I also want the personal and additional and services provided by reliable local retailers. And again CPS or NPS only covers items and services provided by licensed retailers and service providers.

Going for the cheapest route will always present extra risks to balance out that initial cost savings.

>>2903043
>that corn chips pic

>>2903437
Ignore that other poster. You did right.

APUG...apug.org analogue photogtraphy something something -- it's a pretty big forum dedicated to film cameras. It's somewhat slow, but has a good number of knowledgeable members. We have a few here too, but I haven't seen anyone talking about actually repairing a camera in quite some time so I don't know if those anons (or other anons who just haven't spoken up) are still around and active or if they've moved on.

>>2903429
Basically:

>Someone gives me a Chinon Splash GX he's found for almost free


>When I push the shutter button, shutter opens correctly and the take up spool begins to rotate, though it blocks halfway most of the time. The spool is then blocked and I can hear an awful clicking sound that doesn't stop, unless I push a little on the take up spool, which allows it to rotate fully.

>I tried with and without a film loaded, and in both cases it blocks, though it seems to struggle even more when the film is loaded in.

>Checked the batteries, they're okay
>Checked for sand, dust, dirt, there's none

>>2903447
Alright, I'll check there too.

Thanks mate

>>2902993
Any more thoughts on this? Thread got kind of derailed by mister ''canikon''.

>>2903454
Your friend is leading you correctly. I might point you to a 35mm 1.8 instead of the 50mm 1.8 if you can afford it because that'll give you a more general use field of view whereas the 50mm will give you a more portrait field of view, but neither one is bad to own and you'll have fun playing with that faster lens.

But that's a solid beginning setup. It'll be a hot minute before you fully outgrow what it can do.

Aside from that, I'm a fan of the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. When you get your camera, read your manual...check out the info in the sticky (ignore the gear stuff, I don't know when that was updated last), hit up youtube (adorama and b&h both have surprisingly good tutorial videos)...cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials has some good reading too.

Basically, just start googling stuff up and reading about it. When you get your gear, start trying to practice the stuff you're reading about and have fun.

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>>2902523
Just bought my first piece of gear

excited to get started

>>2903429
>>2903451
M8, it's a trashcam to start with, and now it's also broken.
Throw it where it always belonged (in the bin), and move on with your life.

>>2903468
Now you gotta buy a Nikon D750 and six 35mm lenses.

>>2903442
> And again CPS or NPS only covers items and services provided by licensed retailers and service providers.
Yes, I too know they have this special thing where they fuck you over with poor service unless you pay even more in advance.

Yea, it IS a stark contrast to how it usually is with other companies, namely that you pay a reasonable fee for expedited service as-needed and don't have any extra requirements like having to own more than the product that is currently damaged...

But with their position in the market and Sony also having jumped on the same faggot train, I unfortunately can't recommend to drop them completely. Doesn't mean that you have to suck it up. Yes, the risk costs less on average, why else do you think they offer this "service"?

>>2903470
Excuse me if this is a dumb question but why would i need 2 cameras?

>>2903476
This guy will tell you.
>>2902531

>>2903468
Off to a good start so far, eh.

>>2903476
You don't.

>>2903387

>keh is conservative on grading

Wait really? I bought from them twice and got fucked both times.

One was EXC with a MAJOR mold problem. The other was like new with numbers carved all along the side.

Now I just use e-bay. At lesst there I get pictures of a real product.

>>2903485
I've, no bullshit, done around $20k worth of business with them and never had the first problem. I will say that I generally am just trafficking in more recent gear though.

>>2903484
I thought about getting a sony but i read they sucked and mirrorless was a fad.

>>2903490
Well, Sony does not suck - they're doing pretty damn well, actually.

And mirrorless is definitely here to stay for long while, if not completely take over this last remaining segment of cameras.

But the 5D III is a good camera either way.

>>2903490
Don't worry about gear for a while. Use what you got homie. That's a great setup that'll serve you well for years. No point in gearfaggotry or second guessing. Sit down with the manual then go shooting.

>>2903486

Ahh my stuff was older, 80s or so.

But still, it was all very disappointing.

do I buy a nikon fm3 or an olympus om4ti

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>>2902523
Anyone have a Canon EOS 80D? How is it?
>i'm a new photographer, btw
I kind of also want to take pictures and time lapses and stuff of like stars and the night sky.
What's the video quality like?

>>2903466
Thank you very much! Will do.

>>2903510
If you don't have a very specific reason and it determines which camera is better anyhow, don't buy film.

>>2903514
> What's the video quality like?
Definitely shit for this price category.

Most of the new $1k+ cameras have decent to great 4k video. This one does not.

Also doesn't have a 1920x1080 120FPS option and so on.

>>2903522
Know any that shoot 4k or atleast 1280x720?

>>2903524
Sony A6300

Panasonic GH4 / G70 / GX8

The ~$250 (reseller price) Xiaomi Yicam 2 can also do 4k

>>2903522
>resolution=quality

>>2903532
>Panasonic GH4 / G70 / GX8
Which is better overall? Or are they all the same?
Does it have a flip out screen on any of the models?

>>2903536
Yes, resolution is an important part of a video's quality.

> Inb4 this means it's the only thing that matters

Ultimately it's just a $1k+ camera body that doesn't offer what you'd expect from a new mid-range body..

>>2903540
>Which is better overall?
The A6300 is probably overall the best device here if you do both photo and video.

A GH4 should be a bit more competent if you primarily care about video.

But you'll have to read / watch reviews anyhow.

> Does it have a flip out screen on any of the models?
All of the Panasonics mentioned do, unless remember something wrong.

>>2903552
What lens would you recommend for the GH4?

>>2903553
Rokinon Cine 85mm T1.5.

More seriously, while that is a good lens and Samyang (plus Rokinon Cine) in general are probably interesting, how the fuck would I know what lenses you actually will need or want to use?

I've had my eye on Sony's 30mm macro lens for my a6000. I've tried reversing a couple of legacy lenses, but the focus window is tiny and a pain to deal with in the field.

Outside of the 30mm id like to find a Tamron 90mm 2.5, but I'd rather get one through Amazon since I've got a shitload of credit there.

Anyone have recommendations for macro on the a6000?

>>2903557
> Anyone have recommendations for macro on the a6000?
The 90mm FE macro is one of the best macro lenses you can get. Try that one.

>>2903561

>asks about a $150 lens
>this $1000 lens is way better

Well no shit.

>>2903557

30mm is fine. Be patient and you can get some truly sharp images. Lens hood is weird at first, but great for nature macro work.

>>2903552
>The A6300 is probably overall the best device here if you do both photo and video.
So long as you don't live in a place that gets above 80 degrees in the summer and never want to use it for more than around 20 minutes in a row...guess that's why they have shitty battery life.

>>2903514
video quality is just fine

>>2903566
Already factored in that it can overheat shooting 4k.

It's the primary reason why the Panasonics would be better for video.

>>2903566

Recent firmware update fixef a lot of the overheating issues.

Still has teouble with 4k video though. Like a 30 minute continuous max.

>>2903575
Yeah but you're being a little disingenuous not mentioning that to the anon, along with the rolling shutter problems to that anon...both of which can be far bigger deal breakers to someone depending on what kind of projects they're doing, than maximum resolution.

Give the complete story mate.

(and I do agree with the Panny rec, but still)

>>2903557

Tamron has a very nice 90mm f/2.8 Macro. Not gonna compare to the FE one, and there is no native e-mount version, but should work pretty well with the LA-EA3 adapter.

>>2903576
>Still has teouble with 4k video though. Like a 30 minute continuous max.
That's really a form factor problem. Pushing that much data both uses a lot of juice and creates a lot of heat. That tiny body just can't handle that much heat. It's like how you'll never see the kind of performance on a cell phone that you'll see on something the size of a laptop (assuming comparable tech levels of each).

To really fix that, they'll have to entirely re-engineer the electronics...and even then it's not a sure thing that it's even possible.

>>2903574
If it has no 4k, whats the max it shoots at?
>Looking at a Canon EOS 80D vs. the Panasonic GH4 btw

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>>2903581
Eh, I'd actually probably say that your choice is between the 70D (which has ML and a little less video quality than the 80D, not sure how they stack up on low light though) and the GH4, add that if you're going hard in the paint for video, I'd say that the deciding factor between those two is do you want video quality (GH4) or do you want autofocus (70D).

What are you planning on shooting?

>>2903577
> Give the complete story mate.
I gave him the complete story of "read reviews" because I'm not going to write one here.

> along with the rolling shutter problems
Did the GX8 or Yicam 2 not have this issue on 4k (30 or 60 FPS)? Because IIRC all of them were terrible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVXcz88uFds

https://youtu.be/pxAvxCw8KSI?t=2m8s

>>2903447
User Group.

>>2903019
why even bother buying L lenses in 1:4 its like a $150-200 difference

Plus super inefficient and an absolute waste of money to spread your kit over two companies.

Stick to canon -- better lens range, you can drop their pro level cameras off cliff and they'll still work -- then just buy better and wider array of canon lenses instead of wasting your time with both bodies

>>2903035
The road trip in aluminum is great for only 180. Fits in my backpack

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>>2903604
> only 180
That is $100 extra on the Dic&Mic Alu with shipping costs included.

Ah, and the Dic&Mic has higher load rating (which it meets), though I guess the MeFoto could be equally good by just exceeding its spec.

>>2903589
Video wise?
Short films maybe. Timelapses. Just random stuff.

>>2903605
>>2903604
>>2903177
So been reading and watching up Dic&Mic tripods, seem pretty good in feature sets and value but the build quality also seem cheap.

Not sure if I'm willing to risk a few thousand dollarydoos worth of gear on a cheap tripod...

>>2903188
Micro four thirds tho?? Micro for Turds!!!! TURDSSSSSSSS

I
WAS TOLD IT WAS VASTLY INFEREOR!!!!!

>>2903490
>dumb shit

This is what it looks like to get information from /p/

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>that feel when you realize you made a huge mistake going Pentax

No lenses, no support, no local market for used parts. This is suffering. What's the best way to sell a three-month old camera and not completely loose my ass?

>>2903639

That is what you get for listening to /g/.

>>2903640
Forgive me, /p/. I sinned.

What's a recommended setup for an affordable DSLR + lens for landscape photography? Right now I just have a Fuji XE-1 I got for traveling but I'm sure an SLR is more flexible.


I also live in the pacific northwest and it's generally kind of wet, so anything with a bit of weatherproofing would be nice.

>>2903629
> but the build quality also seem cheap
Based on what impression? I think it's actually really quite fine on mine, right to the finish.

Certainly, the head that comes included is less fancy than a really good one, but even that one is actually quite good. The deficits are mostly about fine control when you use it half-arrested, the base tilting a little (quarter degree or so?) when you have the horizontal pan unlocked, and tiny details like that.

> Not sure if I'm willing to risk a few thousand dollarydoos worth of gear on a cheap tripod...
Test it.

I myself have had no problems with also over a thousand (not a few thousand I guess) dollaryoos on it.

>>2903639
So hang on, what did you not like about THE CAMERA?

>>2903654
Maybe a Pentax?

Well, I'd take a A6000 + 12mm Samyang + 30mm f/2.8 Sigma Art + $5 chinese plastic bag or umbrella when it rains ('cause if it's not a Pentax, good luck getting cheap, good and weather sealed lenses).

>>2903657
The AF speed.

>>2903639
is it your first camera? did you go full retard and buy like 3 lenses to go with it? Pentax isn't THAT bad and iirc it has water resistance so there is that if you like to go places with...water.

just take pictures with it and try not to lurk these gear threads too much. The person behind the camera makes the best shots more than the equipment.

use the camera. You should just have the kit lens and maybe a 35 or 50mm prime

>>2903659
switch the settings to manual and use manual focus or zone focusing which is faster than AF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HR9pagH5ZI

D3100
Busted 18-55mm with fucked autofocus motor
55-200mm VR

Fuck my shit up senpai. At least I have learnt a lot about cameras because of it Shooting with crap forces you to have perfect technique otherwise you may as well use your phone

>>2903639
>No lenses

Which ones are missing that you wish they had?

>>2903662
>manual focusing is faster than AF
holy shit Pentax is shit if MF is faster than AF top fucking kek Pentax can't even compete

>>2903510
OM4 if you want spot averaging, FM3 if you want a mechanical FE2.

>>2903710
MF can be faster than AF in certain situations with just about every camera..

>>2903716
For instance when you have a buncha faces right next to each other and you want one person and the face recog keeps fuckin up.

>>2903710
>holy shit Pentax is shit if MF is faster than AF top fucking kek Pentax can't even compete

It's not

Dude's an idiot. Even the most budget pentax bodies and lenses have decent autofocus. Some of the more ancient FA have pretty slow autofocus though

>>2903717
Small area or spot AF and you kinda have this problem solved on a good AF system, unless you are working with an extremely narrow DoF and want to get the eyes right.

Of course even there, something like Sony's EyeAF will typically be faster than MF when you shoot handheld (which would still be quite typical even for many model shots)

>>2902526
only women use m4/3 and they buy olympus because of the design.

>>2903710
>holy shit Pentax is shit if MF is faster than AF top fucking kek Pentax can't even compete
You are one dumb cunt

>>2903727
I'm just saying that on an older set that is a case where af could be slower or worse.

>>2903629
I actually own one for about a year now (someone here recommended it) and it's definitely not cheap quality. Light and sturdy as fuck. Now I recommend it to other people looking for good value on legs that will last.

>>2903656
Like this guy says, the head tilts a little if you put a heavy camera. However, this only happens if the panorama swivel is not tightened. When you tighten it, it doesn't tilt anymore. In any case, you're buying into the tripod here, head is nice for newbies who don't have a separate head yet.

>>2903659
Which Pentax is that? I can't imagine it being so terrible that it's unusable in normal non-sports usage. Even my little Q autofocuses quite nicely.

>>2903717
>the face recog keeps fuckin up.
>using CDAF systems
tiptopkek

>>2903717
What is the problem with choosing a single AF point and placing it on one face?

>>2903710
>mf is faster than af

He is wrong, it isn't.

Not even FUJI is so bad that,it is faster to manual focus.

>>2903747
Oh, it's not. It's just that I've discovered I like shooting sports. I've gone out two weekends now and shot sporting events with my K3ii and my manual lenses and it's miserable. So many missed shots.

I'm scared that if I sink money into a sports lens, like a Tamron 70-200 2.8, that the K3ii AF will make it worthless.

Just bought one of those 2.8 Rokinon fisheyes for $100 off craigslist. Suggestions for shots with this that don't include remaking the Mo Money Mo Problems music video?

>>2903767
You sound pretty retarded. The k3ii has just as good autofocus as every other camera in that price range if not better

I think the problem lies with you not understanding how to use it and the fact that you went out two weekends in a row using manual lenses and blame it on your camera body sure doesn't help your case

You sure you dont have brain problems or something?

>>2903770
You bought one that doesn't have a stereographic projection yet?

I think the music video you mention was more orthographic...

>>2903773
I know, it's stupid. It's just that sinking money into a fast AF lens is a big step for poor me and it pretty much locks me into Pentax for the foreseeable future. Pentax isn't exactly known for it's AF/sports/wildlife ability.

>>2903767
I have a Tamron 70-200/2.8 for my K-3. AF is snappy and fast, actually the screwdrive AF is faster than the DC AF motor in the other mount variants.

>>2903778
>Pentax isn't exactly known for it's AF/sports/wildlife ability.
Are you really that stupid or are you trolling? I wouldn't be surprised if you were the double entry FF guy or Fujicuck/Sonyfag/MFTshitpost guy

>>2903779
Really? I've heard that the screwdrive is slower than the dedicated AF motors in Nikon and Canon lenses.

Then again, the only AF lens I have is my 15mm limited and it doesn't really need to focus on much.

>>2903778
It really doesn't though. If you're really feeling 100% limited that you cant accomplish what you want to be able to do then sell your gear and buy some canikon shit

>Pentax isn't exactly known for it's AF/sports/wildlife ability

Except for the fact that the k3ii is known for being a fantastic camera in each of those aspects for the price

I highly suggest you at least try to work it out because from the sound of things you'll just end up having the same problems because you sound like an idiot

>the only AF lens I have is my 15mm limited

You're really not helping your case here

>>2903781
I still smell a troll

>>2903770

do some sick ass skate pix brah

>>2903587
Think about how extension tubes work for a second. They're not magic.
The answer is yes, of course they will work with zoom lenses.

>>2903785

>le fisheye is bad meme

Time to leave, 9gagger

Good flash recommendations for the a6000?

>>2903794
what's your evidence to the contrary

>>2903794

It's a gimmicky niche, but it can be good in the right environment

I want to buy a Canon ae 1 in eBay.
Is it save to bux it there and on what do I have to pay attention?

>>2903818
You have to check the shutter timing is okay and the mirror assembly and viewfinder are spotless, including the focusing screen. If there is a small spot you can wipe it off with your finger.

I currently have a Nikon D40, its Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8.

My budget is 550 to 700 Euros. I've got two options in mind:
- Get a new or slightly used D5300 or D5500 and continue using my lenses
- Get a new or slightly used D3300 and a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 lens to replace the Nikkor 18-55mm

Another consideration is getting a Sony Alpha 6000 with kit lens as I mainly use the camera for vacation, especially hiking.

Any thoughts?

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>>2903656
>>2903743
In a couple of the Youtube review about it, they show that the legs are not full straight as well as the anodized finish wearing off (scraping off other parts).

Seems like a potential failure point if fully laden with a few kilos worth of gear.

I might just go and a good Goyim and pay for full price for a more recognized brand...

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So I finally sold off my first and one and only Canon L lens... It was a bitter sweet moment because now I can start thinking about upgrading my body ._.

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Okay order this for me in terms value for money /p/ pls;
a) Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM ~ $950
b) Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD ~ $1,150
c) Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II ~ $1,750

I will be using it for portraiture as well as little bit of local, amateur outdoors sports action on my Canon EOS 5D MK III. Which one should I go for?

>>2903801
>>2903794
Depends on the focal length of course. Anything wider than 15mm is just getting too ridiculous for anything other than XTREME SPORTZ as well as degenerate nightclub photography.

>>2903837
You already have it ordered in value/money, but buy anything other than option C and you'll regret it. It's not like there's a better lens you can buy in that focal range anyway, might as well go for it.

>>2903841
Hmm so the extra few hundred dollarydoos are worth it for the the IS USM II? Yeah I guess I have been eyeing off that lens for a long while now.

>>2903734
>>>2902526
>only women use m4/3 and they buy olympus because of the design.

I have a penis and happen to love olympus. The ibis vs low light capabilities of larger sensors will put the olympus on top for static subjects in low light. Also the small size means I can carry two lenses in my pants cargo pocket with extra batteries, no bag needed. AF is near instant unless tracking for sports. (Not a selling point.) IQ is on par or better with anything else in that resolution count.

>>2903757
>>>2903710
>>mf is faster than af
>He is wrong, it isn't.
>Not even FUJI is so bad that,it is faster to manual focus.

Well... Fuji is pretty bad...

I am looking for a clip that goes onto a 1/4" threading.
I want to clip my Zoom to my shirt to act as a makeshift lavaliere mic while recording my videos. Putting it in my pocket is no option since it's super sensitive.
Since I don't live in an imperial-units-country, just trilling a 1/4" screw through a clothespin is not an option.

>>2903834
> In a couple of the Youtube review about it, they show that the legs are not full straight
I haven't seen that review, but my E302C clearly is vertical regardless if the legs are extended fully or retracted fully or in one of the prepared three angles you can lock them in.

Not like uneven legs would be something easy to miss anyhow, the head has a spirit level already included, and that's obviously not the only reason photographers would notice anything more than *extremely* (read, not relevant to stability of a tripod0 marginal slants.

> as well as the anodized finish wearing off (scraping off other parts). Seems like a potential failure point if fully laden with a few kilos worth of gear.
Didn't really do that either, but no, it doesn't even seem like that would be a realistic way this could fail.

I mean, even if you theoretically scraped off a whole area of paint, made the material oxidize, then scraped off the oxidized layer, again and again, you should see and feel that defect long before anything collapses.

> I might just go and a good Goyim and pay for full price for a more recognized brand
Seems that way. Well on the way to a Gitzo or Linhof, eh...

>>2903842
IS/VR is extremely good for those long shots, makes things less jitty. Tip though, turn it off if you are using a tripod

>>2903868
>Seems that way. Well on the way to a Gitzo or Linhof, eh...
Probably leaning towards the Mefoto Roadtrip Carbon since it's the one I've been set on for a while, but still, only going to make my final decision when I get to Tokyo in a month and a half. Will have close look and demo when I get there, and hopefully grab the right one.

>>2903832 bump

What straps would you guys recommend? I have a Fuji and the stock strap is quite terrible. I've been looking at the Sailor Straps.

>>2903896
>using straps
What you need those pussy strings for? Hold your shit like a real man

>>2903842
Depends on your needs. The Canon has better AF. But the Tamron is actually sharper and has less distortion.

What should I bring tomorrow as we embark on a weeklong journey to Norwegian lapland:

Nikon D200
Nikon EM
with 85mm f/2 and 35mm f/2 and 35-75mm f/3.3-4.5
Yashica FX-D
with 35-105 f/3.8-5.6
Yashica Lynx 14e (45mm f/1.4)
Broken Canonet
Fed 3
with Industar 55mm f2.8
A russian no-name TLR in pieces

I'm shooting Rollei Retro 400s

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>>2903896
>>2903899
Looks dumb and awkward at first, but is really fucken handy for a discrete mounting system as opposed to straps. Just make sure you have a very strong, leather belt.

Also, get the all metal Pro version. Worth the dollarydoos if you carry any significantly valuable gear.

Might paint mine to something more subdued.

>>2903639
I have a samsung nx300
its basically a phone with a few lens options but the sensor and feel is nice. I have the kit lens and a 45mm prime
should I jump ship /p/?
for now I can use it but no view finder kinda kills in some areas

>>2903928
NX Mount is officially dead unfortunately. Samsung dropped it a few months ago.

>>2903929
Still on a budget, would a nikon d3300 be ok?
Did no know that, have had the camera for almost a year now

>>2903922
this is a great thing, can place it on shoulder strap which isn't as awkward as around the waist

>>2903717
>>2903727
And on Sony you can register the face you want in focus to avoid this anyway.

>>2903753
Works with PDAF in AF-C.

>>2903832
D7000
7
0
0
0

or 7100

>>2903934
>on Sony you can register the face you want in focus

Can you teach it to focus on your own face?

That would be pretty neat if you ask someone to take your picture.
I always spend ages figuring out the AF system on P&S cameras when people ask me to take their picture.

>>2903940
You can do that as long as you already added your face to the system.

>I always spend ages figuring out the AF system on P&S cameras when people ask me to take their picture.
This is the worst, sometimes you end up with 5 different cameras in your hands at an event. Mostly phones these days though.

So I got a Fuji XE-1 years ago with the 35mm and 18mm lenses. I haven't really kept up with the tech since, have their been any major changes to Fuji's lineup/plans I should know about?

i'm starting into mirrorless but i've a few questions

1st: i'm between Fuji XT-10 and Sony Alpha a6000

2nd: i'm biased when it comes to kit lenses. but my budget is not high.... i was thinking of a wide (12 or 14) + regular (27 or 35) but the total w/ Fuji would cost me $1500. that's too much for me

3rd: i don't know much about the sony lenses, if anyone could advise me about that i'll be thankful

4th: about my preconception w/ the kit lenses: can anyone take 2 pictures, one w/ the 35mm and other with a kit lens in 35mm?
preferably showing depth of field

>>2903930
If you want to keep a compact body, go for a Sony NEX-6 if you're destitute, but the a6000 is still one of the gold-standard APS-C cameras around. The a6300 is an incremental upgrade, but I highly doubt you would be able to afford it.

>>2903931
Yep. That's what's it's really designed for. Allows you to mount gear on your should strap, but I love using it as a holster.

They also offer a neat lens-mount adapter so you can change lenses, essentially one handed. Probably my next accessory purchase.

nikon D200 vs. D7000, thoughts on wjat's the best buy lads?

>>2903999
not too picky on the body but i'll look into the a6000. I can always save up and sell my NX onward but then I start hitting diminishing returns for my skill level if i got the a6300