/gear/ - Gear thread

first for fuji

>>2913577
first was the OP though mirin' those repeating numbers

any recommendations for m42 mount lenses?

>>2913580
first reply, anon :)

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>>2913584
takumars, helios, some of the pentacon lenses, industar (especially the 50mm f2)

What's a good spy camera to purchase for bathrooms etc?

Oh Fug
>5D Mark III (£1000)
>50mm 1.2 (£650)

Do I do it? I know people say the 50mm 1.2 is a bit of a meme, but for an immaculate one with hood/bag/filter, is it worth it?

>>2913623
Just to point out, the 50mm is new as of 2015... perhaps some of the issues have been 'ironed out' in the newer iteration?

>>2913623
>K-1
>FA 50/1.7
Still goes for Canun 5D sensor noise

>>2913576
there's an om10 in a vintage shop near me, the camera is mint and has good batteries in it and it has the kit 50/f1.8 but the filter ring is banged up and the aperture is stuck at 1.8.
is £30 a good price or shall I leave it, it'll be my first film camera.

also what are the lenses like for om bayonet?

>>2913627
>K-1
Can't find a single one here.

>>2913634
where is here?

>>2913634
>£
>Where is here

The game of process of elimination.

Reposting from last thread, looking for more responses before I pull the trigger.

Buying a tripod for the first time. What are some essential things to know? Best brands? Brands to avoid? Minimum i should be spending for a great one?

>>2913638
for >>2913637

>>2913638
Try SRS Microsystems
Best Pentax source after The Camera Store in Canada.

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>>2913642
Christ alive...

>>2913642
London Drugs also carries Pentax.

Is there a good alternative to a Sony DSC-RX100 (Mk I) when it comes to cost/performance as a compact/travel camera?

I'd especially be interested in squeezing out just a bit more zoom (5-7x).

>>2913688
Honestly? Olympus/Panasonic mft camera + Olympus 100-400 lens. The crop factor makes a 200-800 out of it, which should be enough zoom. The sensor is also way bigger than the one in the RX10.

>>2913691
I meant the Panasonic 100-400, ofc.

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>>2913576
Tfw I accidentally made a new gear thread and then swiftly deleted it

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I am selling one of my lenses and this guy emailed me asking if my lens has back or front focus problems. what the fuck is that??

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>>2913692
>>2913691
uhh... are we talking about the same thing here?
Wouldn't a combination like that easily be multiple (4 or so) times the cost of a RX100 (around 400€ or so, less if used)?

>>2913724
He's just fucking around with ridiculous advice. You asked for a pocket compact that extended to the equivalent of 150mm tops, and he suggested a 200-800mm equivalent lens for a system camera.
I don't know of a good compact camera with a lens that extends like you're asking, because I'm not that interested in compacts personally. All I can tell you is that Canon makes some compacts called GX or something that can be similar to the RX100, and at least one of them has a longer lens than the Sony.

What are the top tier focal length combinations, /p/? I normally shoot at 50mm but I like 28mm for wider scenes. Thinking about getting a 135mm or something also.

All for film btw.

>>2913725
Well, makes sense.Thanks.

From what I could find out, the Canon compacts do have a bit more zoom than the Sony, but usually not much (3x vs. 4x or so). From the comparison shots I've seen, the Sony seems to have better image quality, and it's cheaper.

I mostly just want a camera to get away from shooting with my phone. Should be able to take decent macro shots and zoom in a bit on those interesting out-of reach details of architecture.
A system camera or DSLR seems like overkill for a beginner like me...

>>2913688
Nikon D810 + 600mm F4

>>2913750

D4 + 800mm f/5.6, actually.

Can you guys help me out here? I don't want to make a new thread

I'm gunna be traveling a lot in the near future and I need a solid entry level camera to capture my adventures and shit. My budget is ~$400

>>2913640
>Brands to avoid?
Dic&Mic. A shill will show up any moment now recommending these chink pieces of shit, do not fall for the "low price and carbon fibre" meme.

>What are some essential things to know?
Well we need to know what form of photography it is that you're into. Landscapes, travel, studio etc. How tall are you?

>Best brands?
Gitzo, Sirui, Manfrotto, Vanguard, MeFoto. That's the best I can think of off the top of my head, there's a few others I'm missing.

>Minimum i should be spending for a great one?
The basic rule for buying a tripod is to spend as much as you can comfortably afford. So give us a price range that suits you.

>>2913640
>Best brands?
Don't even bother asking. There are brands that for the legs alone you're talking more than like a D810 and 24-70 2.8.

saw a chinaman using that alien hasselblad today. Pretty jelly

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Fujifilm X-E2s (w/overpriced hand grip extension)
Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens
Fujifilm EF-X20 shoe mount flash

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>>2913576
Redpill me on the D750. I need a B camera.

>>2913821
it will be your A camera real quick

i rub my parts on the sensor daily

>>2913821

Not that small people say it is. It looks like a modern D600.
The sensor had some early problems, look for new ones!
1/4000, I don't know if it's fast enough for you. But it's fast and it's kind the standards.
Colors and sharpness? you'd be impress!
I'm planning to get one, if I didn't buy a D8x0 first for a better price.

>>2913778
>>A shill will show up any moment now

>MeFoto shil tryna talk shit about Dic&Mic superior product
>my made in china is better than your made in china

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>>2913830

Is the X-T1 worth it or should I settle for the X-T10

Be upgrading from a Canon T6

>>2913848
There's literally no difference other than a little dial and a bit of gasketing. If anything, the pressable dials on the 10 are better.

The real question is: Are you prepared for the mirrorless meme?

>>2913857
I was thinking about using it as my travel camera and DSLR for more serious things.

I just hear the Fuji JPEG engine is really good. I really rather get the image in camera than have to post process stuff later

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>>2913857
>mirrorless meme

Why you dissin' man? (>>2913786)

>>2913861
>I was thinking about using it as my travel camera
Not the smallest package, but it's a small package
>I just hear the Fuji JPEG engine is really good.
Yeah it is. But if you don't nail it in camera, you're going to get fukt because you didn't shoot RAW.

>>2913890
Depends if you're a casual snapshitter, or if you actually use DSLRs to their full capability. If you're a snapshitter, any camera will do.

I want to buy a mirrorless for the size reasons (traveling), what are my best bets in the €400-700 range?

>>2913893
a6000

>>2913778
> Dic&Mic. A shill will show up any moment now recommending these chink pieces of shit
Are you now butthurt that I pointed out that your Vanguard is more expensive no reason?

MeFoto are price hiked Chink rebrands for all I know, and Guangdong Sirui Optical from Zhongshan is obviously also just Chinese.

> "low price and carbon fibre" meme
Yea, clearly you should only have carbon for $300+ - then it's not a meme anymore, but just a weight reduction measure.

>>2913893
A6000. YMMV if you want to stick with the kit lens.

>>2913821
I liked it. If Sony's cameras didn't exist, I'd quite likely have bought the D750.

>>2913895
>>2913896
I read up a bit on it, are there any (relatively) cheap lenses aside from the kit lens worth picking up? I mean some of those expensive lenses look real nice but I'm trying to keep it under €1000 euros here

>>2913748
> the Canon compacts do have a bit more zoom than the Sony, but usually not much (3x vs. 4x or so). From the comparison shots I've seen, the Sony seems to have better image quality, and it's cheaper
Zoom is generally speaking a trade-off vs. image quality. This is the same even on expensive interchangeable lens cameras.

If you want the optically best possible image, you will have no zoom at all. If you don't care much, you'll maybe have a lot of zoom. And then there is a lot of compromise in between.

> A system camera or DSLR seems like overkill for a beginner like me...
No. You can easily operate these, and you will get better results. These cameras are not overkill - hell, they're a lot cheaper than film used to be. It is only a question of your personal budget.

If a few hundred dollars are hard on your purse and this is not such an important hobby to you, maybe better don't get a MILC or DSLR.

Otherwise, why not?

>>2913901
>are there any (relatively) cheap lenses aside from the kit lens worth picking up
I like primes, so:
Sigma Art 19/30/60mm f/2.8. The 60mm is superbly sharp if you have use for a 90mm equivalent.

Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.8

Sony 28mm f/2

Samyang 12mm f/2 (and the other Samyangs, but I think that's one of the most interesting lenses)

>>2913861

Lightroom is way to powerful and useful to shoot jpeg.

Unfortunately Fuji has shit raw support in lightroom youd probably get better .jpegs.

>>2913893

a6000.

Kit lens is perfectly fine if you aren't a pixel peeper.

For an affordable increase in quality look at the sigma primes. The Sony 50mm is great too.

You can ignore the pancakes. The 16mm isn't complete trash, but it is damn close. The 20mm is only marginally better than the kit.

>>2913892
>full capability
meaning?

>>2913927
Fuji has good RAW support in the last versions of Lightroom. Also you get a free RAW converter with the camera, why not use it instead of shooting Rockwell? I mean JPEGs.

Is nfc abd wifi really that useful?
Deciding between a 1200d and 1300d

>>2913948
> nfc
Beh, unimportant.

> wifi
802.11ac and -n can be useful, sure.

>>2913948

I love wifi on my a7ii.

Easily switch pairing between tablet and camera.

Wifi is useless.

>>2913948
Wifi is useful only for two things:
- wireless tethering, especially useful for models not equipped for any other kind of tethering (ex.: Pentax K-3/K-3II fuck you RICOH)
- "easy" JPEG transfer on parties and social gatherings amongst friends etc... ( "I heard you have a pro camera Anon, can you make a picture of me" etc...)

So I usually use a normal backpack when I'm off to work or whatever, as I need to carry a laptop and stuff. I also have a Fuji I'd like to carry with me more. Are there any really small padded pouches for a body & lens? I have an insert I use sometimes but it takes up way too much space from my bag, the Fuji kit only needs 1/4 of the amount.

>>2914003
> Are there any really small padded pouches for a body & lens?
Sure. Check on Aliexpress.

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>>2914003
I carry my X-T1 in a Dashpoint 30.

>>2913778
Hi, hopefully you see this.

I'm 6,0; and I need one for shooting out in the city. My budget is roughly $100-$150.

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>>2914024
Dic&Mic E302C.

If it's only for use in a city, a monopod with tripod foot such as pic related is also great.

[Don't buy the Manfrotto with its tiny foot, IMO it is not stable enough...]

>>2914024
Whatever you do, don't buy a monopod.

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I'm thinking of biting on the A6000. Do you guys have anything to say about this camera?

>>2914082
Good camera if you don't need an A6300. Almost can't go wrong with it.

>>2914085
Thanks. I'm a bit of a lens noob. What type of lenses should I be looking at if I mostly shoot landscapes? I'm not interested in having extreme zoom capabilities

>>2913587
What adapters/speedbooster do you use for your old lenses?

is a fuji x100 for 250 eurobucks an alright deal?

>>2914088
Hm, I'd suggest to get the 12mm Samyang f/2 and one of the two 30mm Sigma APS-C lenses.

You can hold off on getting the latter until you're fed up with the shorter kit lens (if you buy the two lens kit - otherwise it's the only kit lens).

Why can't other companies compete? Sony FE is simply the best mount. You can choose from the FE 50/1.8, 50/1.4, 50/2.8 Macro, 55/1.8, Rokinon 50/1.4 AF, Loxia 50/2, Mitakon 50/0.95. Then you can adapt the 50 1.2L, 1.4 USM, 1.8 STM, 1.8 I and II from Canon, as well as the Sigma 50 Art, Otus 55, and ZE2 50/1.4. Then there's the 58/1.4G, 55 2.8 and 3.5 Micro AIS, 58/1.2 Noct, 50mm 1.2/1.4/1.8/2 AIS/AF-D/G from Nikon. And don't forget the 50 Summarit/icron/icron-APO/ilux and Noctilux. And then there's the plethora of other 50mm designs from defunct companies.

>>2914100
>What is it that you shoot with your high-capability DSLR?
Anything that moves. No, homeless people on the street don't count.

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>>2913892
You're a snooty mothafucka, aren't you? You should work for the Jews at B&H. What is it that you shoot with your high-capability DSLR?

Are you on the field at Yankee Stadium taking shots of Joe Girardi picking his nose at 60 fps?

Were you in Rio taking high-action shots of the triathletes? I'm guessing not.

What's the largest print you've ever made with your 36.3 megapixels?

So, what's the big deal? What's wrong with mirrorless? My X-E2s for the most part functions just as a DSLR would; what you see in the EVF is what you get.

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>>2914093

As long as you are aware of what kind of camera it is, yes.

The autofocus will be SLOW, even after the 4.0 update.

If you had $1500 to waste on a camera, don't care about video or any modern functions (wifi, nfc etc). What would you go for?

>>2914125
Pentax K-3II and a few lenses
or
Nikon D7100 and a couple of lenses

>>2914125
What am I wanting to do and do I have a separate budget for shit like lenses, filters, tripod, and whatever other random shit I might want.

>>2914125
a7ii

Well honestly, I'd wait to see if the upcoming a7iii is worth the improvements first.

>>2914129
Get a camera with a kit lens. Take night time photos.

>>2914130
Especially the improvement on that corrosion issue, but I doubt it. Sony is not the kind of company that would acknowledge it's mistakes and improve its design.
I wouldn't buy anything Sony for a few years at least.

>>2914137
>corrosion issue

I have yet to see any proof beyond a nutters twitter and the guy from hawaii with obvious water damage.

When and by how much will the 5D3 drop in price? I might consider buying one new/used if there's a fair drop in price or if it isn't too far from the release of the 5D4

>>2914140
no one can correctly guess this, stupid question.

>>2914140
Why would you spend money on sensor noise?

>>2914137

>the corrosion meme

Even reddit didn't fall for that and they hate Sony.

That said, Sony support is absolute SHIT outside of Japan.

>>2914145
Not a meme, sonygger

>>2914119
looked it up on youtube and this looks fine to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcQLojDJgDA

but maybe my standards are low

>>2913902
>Zoom is generally speaking a trade-off vs. image quality.
Yeah, it just seems to me that even a bit more of it comes at a premium cost in both money and image quality for some reason; but maybe I just fail at interpreting reviews here.
For about 350-400€, the RX100 MK1 just seems to be good value to me.

If there is another camera or body/lens combo that gives noticeably better results for only a couple hundred €s more that might actually be interesting - which is pretty much why I'm asking for alternatives here.

>>2914170
>focus from infinity to infinity.

It's the close focus (shallower depth of field) that's hard.
He doesn't even test that.

>>2914137
>Sony is not the kind of company that would acknowledge it's mistakes and improve its design.

Nah, they are like Nikon:

Deny the problem exists, but release a new version that's only a slight upgrade but that coincidentally fixes the "non-existing" problem.

>>2914173
alright that's good to know even though the camera got sold during my trip to the gas station. for future times, my friend.

>>2914140
Tomorrow, $1000.

Source: I work for Canon USA

>>2914130
>>2914125 didn't say he didn't want photos too, you gotta have a lens senpai

unless sony bodies are just that good?

>>2914138
>>2914137
At least the sensor doesn't corrode.

>Leica

>>2914137
Sony made massive improvements in every generation of E-mount cameras now, including fixing various mistakes.

> that corrosion issue
Can't be improved since it is shitty bait - it doesn't exist as an "issue".

Where to buy a Fuji x100t for the cheapest?

Price range is $200 wanting a digital beginner cam, never really done photography but id like to get into it help.

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Do you guys use Flash sitting on camera, or Flash on tripod?

>>2914233
Both or either

I have two quick questions:

If you were going to buy a used camera, would you buy it from Kijiji and save $200 or buy it from a reputable camera shop with a 90 day warranty? I ask because I can get an a7 for $900CAD on kijiji or $1000 plus tax at Henry's ($1130 after taxes).

Also, which lens is sharper? The old Minolta Beercan or the new Sony E-Mount 70-200mm f3.5-6. Does the Sony adaptor with the translucent mirror use the same focus system from the SLT line of cameras? Would I get any stabilisation with the Beercan?

I'm guessing the lens stabilisation will help a lot at 200mm, not a fan of the slow aperture of the Sony zoom though (that said, I lose half a stop because of that stupid fucking SLT).

>>2914233
Either.

>>2914227
> $200
There aren't any "beginner" cameras worth thinking about, but there are shitty cameras.

Spend more to get a decent DSLR / MILC or stick with your current smartphone.

>>2914245
So whats the price on a decent dslr?

>>2914201
>At least the sensor doesn't corrode.
see >>2913921

>>2914250
You can get a used Pentax K-30 or K-50 from $300, a Nikon D3300 from $400 or a Sony A6000 from $600
These are the cameras for beginners that have good value.

>>2914250
Generally speaking, you should be able to get a bunch of decent enough (low end to low midrange) DSLR/MILC kits for $600 and below.

Some models are quite a bit cheaper than $600. For instance, you should be able to pick up a Nikon D3300 or Pentax K-50 at around $350 and direct predecessors like a D3100 and D3200 for maybe another $50-80 less.

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I'm selling my NX30 and thinking on the next one. I'm a little bit torn between the A7 and D7200. I will be using it mostly for portraits, timelapses and 1080p videography. The D7200 seems like the winner, more lenses, more affordable accesories and glass.
I'm thinking on getting the body and the 35mm 1.8 for starters and a wide angle later. Halp me with your wisdom /p/

>>2914089
just regular adapters

I dont bother with speedbosters

>>2914261
Why not the a6300 or even a6000?

> The D7200 seems like the winner, more lenses
Probably less lenses, given that for video you'll probably be using MF lenses anyhow (AF is acting fucking annoying on either camera for most situations - even if they all can "hit" fine, the transition is a pain).

And there are a lot more of those to adapt on an E-mount camera because of:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flange_focal_distance

Never mind that you get a better MF assistance feature with focus peaking.

> more affordable accesories
Such as?

I have been given the Opportunity to buy a canon 40 d kit (body and 50mm lense) for 160€. Otherwise I would buy a new 1200d kit (18-55mm lense, bag, sd card) for 320€.
I could also save up for a 750d kit for around 700.
What should I do?

>>2914261
D7200 has greater dynamic range and the 35mm f1.8 DX prime is a beast in terms of image rendering and sharpness.
The A7 sure is a tempting option, but the camera tends to suck the battery dry in no time.

Go for the Nikon.

>>2914301
40D+50mm. It's a steal for that price. In return, you'll get an extremely rugged camera that is built like a tank. Performance is pretty good despite its age.

You're gonna love it.

>>2913722
Well simply put it just means is the autofocus on point all the time.

>>2914312
This.
Some lenses happen to not be perfectly calibrated when leaving the factory (shit happens sometimes). If your focus isn't on point, then the maker can apply some microadjustments to the affected lens. No big deal. Send it in, get it back a week later.

>>2914261
>D7200 has more lenses

Except everything but old screw drive lenses work with autofocus perfectly fine on the a7ii.

a7 has a larger sensor too, which means much better low light performance.

Your bets and hopes for IFA?
Canon: D8
Sony: a new line, of rugged, weather sealed cameras and lenses
Panasonic: hopefully the GH5 with in-body stabilization and flexible video-crop (or at all).
Olympus: more retro-looks and -feels
Fuji: even more retro-looks and -feels than Olympus
Nikon: I don't give enough of a fuck
anyone: maybe some more experiments with 3D/stereoscopic lenses.
anyone too: not too many fucking drones with inbuilt cameras worse than a GoPro that was dropped in custard

>>2914344

Sony is rumored to be announcing a7iii, a9, a99, and a bunch of lenses.

Please recommend a *Nikon* flash. I had an SB-600, but it is kill. I like the look of the SB-700, but of course the New 5000 is tempting. I could swing the 5000, but for a similar price, 2 700 sound enticing.

>>2914365
sb24, yongnuos

is the dust issue on a gr real? If so what should I get instead? X70?

>>2914385
Yes it's real. It's real on most every mirrorless because of the normally open shutter design.

The real question is is it bad enough to be a deal breaker?

The answer to that is no. You just have to be more mindful of keeping your sensor clean and make a few small adjustments to how you operate.

Have any of you guys bought a filter from "Image-Laboratory"? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191827622437?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'm not sure if I trust them.

>>2914393
>How Sun See You black sunscreen

Racis 2bh

>>2914386

gr is not a mirrorless (well it isn't in the way it is commonly used). It is a point and shoot.

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Looking for some advice. I'm thinking about buying a used sigma 18-35mm art lens. There are a couple on amazon right now for $600 but they are the international version so the warranty would be void. One company has a 30 day warranty if the auto focus is bunk.
Should I save the $200 and get it used or spend the extra money for the warranty?

>>2914344
IFA won't have shit. Photokina's coming up, but everybody's already blown their load. Only Oly and Panny have the official announcements for EM1II and GH5 left. Maybe Sony, since they have a habit of obsoleting bodies ASAP.

>>2914418
I believe sigma and canon are both just a 1-year warranty on lenses (when their lifetime may be 10+) making it less attractive.

I bought a $60 device for my sigma 18-35 that lets any adjustments be done on computer for any problem with back-focusing or front-focusing at every zoom level.

>should I save the $200 and get it used
Used? No. If it was brand new international version without warranty it might be worth the 25% savings. A non-new non-warranty international version should be more like 40% or 50% savings before I'd go with it.

Thinking about this as my first camera.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-D3300-24MP-DSLR-Camera-with-VR-II-18-55mm-Lens-Black-/331916034933?nav=SEARCH
Btw whats the difference between the VR and VR II lense?

Hey guys, I used to be really into photography and am looking to come back in. I want to shoot a lot of high quality fashion/portrait type stuff and was thinking a Nikon D810 with a Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.4G lense.

All up it comes to about $4k AUS.

What are your thoughts? is there a cheaper in that price range? should I pay a little bit more for a dramatic jump in quality etc

Should I sell mine 80-200mm 2.8 and buy a 85mm 1.8 and a 180mm 2.8?

zoom or primes?

>>2914465
primes

>>2914465
The 180's only real advantage over the 80-200 is size. Personally, I'd keep the 80-200. If you shoot in the studio, or never need to change between telephoto focal lengths, then the primes might be better.

>>2914455
>Nikon D810
Why not go with the Pentacks K-1?

I mean it won't get you laid by the models like Nikon will, but it's just as much camera for a whole lot less.

>>2913742
24/40/77 for me. 135 is too tight for anything besides indoor sports.

>>2914428
Pentax is going to release the older autofocus primes under the HD brand this Photokina or IFA.

>>2914465
I usually prefer primes, YMMV depending on situation and needs

>>2914455
I'd get a Sony myself.

Plus you want to make sure to have another $1k or more for decent studio lighting and light modifiers and backgrounds and so on.

Hey /p/, i don't want to open a new thread, so I hope you can help me here. I'm looking for a very entry level camera, I'd like to start shooting portraits. Is it better a medium/high level bridge or an entry level reflex? I have a budget of 200$. I saw a Samsung wb1100 for 100$, any opinion? I'm going to study in a different city and I'd want to make a little profit from photography if I can. Thank you all

>>2914529
You can take portraits with any camera

Taking portraits that impress normies will require at least a DSLR/mirrorless with a fast lens

Professional portraits require so much more

In any case don't start in photography expecting to make money

>>2914543
My first objective is to take picture for a blog I'm working on, and for it I need portraits. The small income is a consequence. Do you have any suggestion about the camera?

>>2913941

Fuji raws in lightroom still fall WELL short of C1.

>>2914544
If you're shooting people outside, any used entry-level DSLR will do. Ideally with the brand's 50mm f/1.8 lens as well for smooth backgrounds and more light, but the kit lens will also give you useable results

Anybody gotten to play with the Fuji 23mm f2 yet? I just got the 27mm and I'm digging it, but I think I'll switch to the 23mm after the prices come down a bit if it's nice.

Also anyone use a hood with the 27mm? Seems to be a bit prone to glare. The fact it screws on the moving front element makes me a bit skeptical though, would probably need to be very careful with one.

>>2914483
If this is true then many Pentaxians will cream their pants. Also Pentax will be relevant again in the photo industry.

>>2913576
nikon d3300 with kit lens

COME AT ME BRUHS

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I-Is the Smena 8M a good cheap camera for double exposure?

24-70 options for A7s

Sigma or Tamron + LA+EA3?
Tamron 28-75mm + EA3?
Sony 24-70 f/4 OSS FE?

>>2914264
Wouldn't that make most lenses sorta worthless unless you're shooting something at great distance?

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>>2913629
OM Zuiko lenses are GOAT. amazing system.
Right now I have:
OM-4
OM-4ti
OM-1
Zuiko
50 1.2
28 2
28 3.5
Best system hands down and that's a good price too. Go for it.

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>>2914581
Absolutely. This was my first film camera. The shutter is primed independently from the film advance so you can fire the shutter as much as you want on a single frame.

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>>2914634
Thank you very much! I was holding off on buying one until I got a second opinion..

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Another native design incoming. The Full Frame mirrorless hype train is real, and yet another manufacturer test the waters.

Canon and Nikon needs to offer mirrorless full frames soon, because this train is driving with or without them.
>Zeiss
>Rokinon
>Tokina
>Laowa
It's just a matter of time before Sigma and Tamron joins at this point.

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>>2914763
>because this train is driving with or without them
Until those Sony wheels get corroded away

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So I just picked these things up for cheap with the intent to somehow adapt them to my DSLR or mirrorless. Anyone have a clue?

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>>2914769
Can be done but only if the microscope lens is corrected to infinity. Look for an infinity sign like on the one in pic related

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>>2914770
Would an objective from the ~50s even have that?

>>2914772
How should I know? You bought those things.

>>2914770
From what I understand, non-infinity microscope lenses can be attached simply through bellows, ie no additional glass needed.
Whereas Infinity lenses need an additional lens.

>>2914772
Probably not.

>>2914769
In case you're wondering that mount those are: it is probably RMS (royal microscope society).
Just to help you find an adapter.

>>2914794
>>2914786
Thanks for the tips. I have a bellows, but nothing to mount them on to besides an Asahi Pentax microscope adapter and tape.

>>2914784
Yeah but I'm stupid and did no research, so that's my bad. There's no infinity marking on them, but I was mostly wondering if an objective that old would even have that kind of marking.

>>2914797
>I was mostly wondering if an objective that old would even have that kind of marking.

Infinity objectives are more modern.
If there were infinity, they would have the marking.
So since they don't they are normal lenses.

>>2914825
Alright, thanks!

Do you know a good kit for mirorless sensor cleaning ?

>>2914873
any of the fairly cheap cleanroom vacuum packed swabs made for it will do.

>>2914763

Olympus is rumored to be making a couple too. They patented a handful of fullframe mirrorless lenses. And since they work so closely with Sony, everyone assumes they are e-mount.

>>2914886
They would just make lenses for their own systems, which would mean they are launching full frame cameras themselves, if your rumour is true.

I don't think it's true though.

>>2914454
I was researching this camera as well and it seems like you really want the VR II

https://photographylife.com/nikon-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6g-dx-vr-ii-announcement

I found a canon 550d with a 18-55 mm kit lense for 300€, is it a good Deal or should I get a 1200d for 320€?

>>2914896
>Olympus
>Their own system

You mean the OM mount that has been dead for almost 15 years?

I can't imagine Olympus is gonna try to launch their own FF system, but good luck to them if they do.

LA-EA3 vs EA4 for A7s.

The AF should be better on the EA4 right?

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I'm cheap. Fuck any morals attached to this question its more of a "What if" question. A lot of rental websites have an average restocking fee of 10$%.

Now I'm just asking (Mostly people who've rented glass before) what would happen if I were to rent a camera and then have it "stolen" by myself? To me it seems like a way to get a 90% discount off of a camera?

>>2915052
Just checking out firmware updates
>3.10+
>Phase detection supported

A7s PDAF now?

>>2915056

They charge you full price of replacement if they don't get the camera back, fucktard. I don't know where you're getting this "10%" from.

>>2915052
A7S, A7S2
A7R
A7
^should be used with LAEA4.

They can't benefit from LAEA3.

T5 with 18-55mm, 50-200mm, 1 50mm non motorized and one motorized (my favourite lens), 40mm pancake, 10mm aspherical lens.

just an amateur that saved over the years collecting lenses for different situations, it's a big deal to me and i was planning on getting another ND filter but I am not good with the brands or the right price range for an amateur wanting long exposures .

>>2915063
what are the benefits from going to mirrorless from an dslr?

>>2915070
dis me

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>>2915062
Yeah seems I read it wrong. So anyways this place I'm looking at only has a replacement fee of 20% with the rental protection plan. Protection plan is 10% of the total rental cost.

So looking at it this way. Lets say I rent myself a Nikon D5-FX which currently retails for 6500$. Lets say I add 2 lenses and shit and that brings it up to 7500$

I rent it for 260$ (Weekend) plenty of time for it to get stolen. Plus lens rentals equals out to about 350$. Adding the 10% protection fee equals to 385$.

Throw in a fake police report. (I'll report some sketchy black guy that they wont give a fuck about) This one only costs time.

So lets add up the totals.

20% of 7500$ is 1500$ plus the 385$ gives me 1885$ plus a few hour of my time.

I'd call it worth it for 5500$ in discounts that they'll just subsidize through some tax loophole.

>>2915072
Why do you care?

>>2915075

I'm sure you're reading the contract wrong. What website is it?

>>2915077
http://www.henrys.com/rental-policies.aspx

>Damage and Theft Protection is a service offered by Henry's Rentals to cover repairs or replacement charges due to theft or damages incurred during normal use of the equipment on rental contracts that have a retail replacement value of $5000 or less. Damage and Theft Protection limits the customer's maximum liability for a stolen or damaged item to 20% of the replacement value of the item, or the repair fee- whichever is less. The charge for Damage and Theft Protection is 10% of the total rental fee.

I'll probably choose something much cheaper. As I realized my choices are over the limit.

I need a basic lighting setup for outdoor portraits before autumn. Should I invest in a cheap off-camera flash and some triggers? If so, what type is preferable?

>>2915078

cool, go for it. i'm sure you're the first person to think of this scam, and you're only going to pay close to a thousand dollars for a used-up, beat-up old body that Henry's will find as soon as you post your first photo online.

>>2915081

I'm not saying I'm going to do it. There's definitely a risk/vs reward going on here. Mostly a hypothetical cause I'm drunk. I'll probably just buy a d3300 and move on with life.

>>2915072
I didn't want to buy into Nikon system. A7s has the great high ISO,and small/light when used with small lenses.

Lens selection Inc third party will improve over time. I'm happy with the camera and system overall.

What's the cheapest I can get a microscope setup for an E-mount for? Suddenly interested.

5Dmark3 vs mark4 (or neither?)? Would take a lot longer to save up for 4, but if I'd miss out on too much I'd roll with it

>>2915087
why do you think you need to come in at that level and not prosumer?

>>2915089
It's a dumb story, but it doesn't really matter.
Been using 600D since when it first came out, but it doesn't work anymore. It feels like many cameras are built around a singular subject of photography rather than being generally good. I find it hard to pick one (though if I had to decide I'd go with one that's good for macro, landscape or general stills)

>>2915094
>It feels like many cameras are built around a singular subject of photography rather than being generally good

lol no. it's pretty much the exact opposite. the vast majority of cameras are built for general purpose, while only a select few are niche-use specialty cameras.

>>2915094
> generally good
If you're looking at midrange IL cameras ($1k or so) and better: Apart from low light capabilities, they are almost generally good?

Feels like most of the capabilities are related to lenses.

> one that's good for macro, landscape or general stills
Try a A7 II or A6300 for starters.

>>2915080
Yongnuo 660 or 560 III/IV plus one 560-TX is a good option.

Having a set of TTL flashes also could be good, but they'll probably cost a bit more.

>>2915052

What this guy said:
>>2915063


Only a7rii, a7ii, and a6300 get increased focusing speed on the LA-EA3.

The LA-EA4 works with anything, though you lose a third of a stop of light thanks to the translucent mirror.

If you don't mind waiting, rumor has it a new adapter will be announced with the a9. But it will probably only work with the a9 anyway, so I wouldn't bother. You can get the LA-EA4 pretty cheap now anyways.

>>2915134
I wonder how quick it will get corroded

>>2914125
leica m3 & summicron

>>2915052
>a7s
Just use manual focus.

>>2914125
wait for eos m4 + lenses.

>>2914763
>laowa
>implying some chink shit is worth the money.

>>2914896
>>2915027
They can make the optics and send them to Sony to be finished and released under their brand. Or just sell IP rights.

Managed to snag a Sony Alpha 3000 for like $50 at WalMart because it was on clearance. Only camera+lens, no battery or box.

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Cheapest rangefinder lenses for Sony alpha?

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>>2915151
Get a battery and resell it on ebay

>>2915155

You can get new, properly multicoated Voigtlander stuff for ~$300-400.

>>2915159
Something around $30? I can't really go above $50 because the body cost so much.

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>>2915155
Soviet stuff.
Industar-50 is the absolute cheapest you can get, but it's a pain in the ass to use, especially the old telescoping version.
Industar-69 is probably cheapest one that actually makes sense on APS-C Sonys, but it has to be modified to allow infinity focus.

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>>2915160
>I can't really go above $50 because the body cost so much.

why the fuck did you buy a body without thinking about lenses to use with it?

>>2915164
It's an awesome camera, it blows the shit out of any CanonNikon pro stuff.

>>2915160

You can pick up old Minolta MD lenses for about that price. Most of them are pretty solid.

>>2915168
But how will those fit into my pocket? I want a small lens so it fits into my pocket, preferably something that goes from wide to zoom-in.
>>2915161
I looked at those lenses but they are shit, all of them are smudgy and muddy and look hazy and shit. I want something that is better than my phone.

>>2915182

>I want a compact rangefinder lens
>that is a superzoom
>that isn't cheap russian shit
>for $50

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>>2915186
My camera is still better than your Canon shit

>>2914906
I found a 1200d for 250€. The whole, not just the body. Is it good?

>>2915165
>>2915182
you are either trolling or a total idiot.

>>2915190
It's not a bad price if it's new, but do you really want a bottom of the barrel dslr?

>>2915192
I know really nothing about photography, I want to learn, and it's probably a good one to start with. What if I can have it for 200€?

>>2915192
It's used btw

>>2915197
Extend the budget with 50 eurobongs more and get a used K-50. Much more camera for the money, that 1200D probably worth half its asking price. Too old tech and too flimsy design not to mention gimped to fuck almost no feature set.

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>>2914874
I'm a m4/3, no swabs available for me.

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Trying the gear thread for the first time

>GUIDE NUMBERS

I understand that there are variables when talking about guide numbers.. So how exactly do I work out how powerful a flash is when compared to another one??

I am thinking about picking up a Fuji EF X500 flash when it finally comes out, I have read that it has a guide number of...

>Guide number: approx. 50 (ISO100·m) / 164 (ISO100·ft)

What I would really like to know is how powerful it is when compared to an SB910 or 600EXRT?

I want to up my interiors game and transition into utilizing flash as opposed to HDR, I have tried using flash before with an SB910 and occasionally found myself shooting at full power when I had harsh daylight coming in through the windows.

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>>2915219
Without going into physics and technicalities, the higher the guide number the more powerful the flash is. That is all you need to know.

>>2915160
>I want amazing pictures with $30 glass
this is how retarded the average sony customer is

>>2915187

I have an a7ii, broski.

I am just not a retard who expects there to be a quality superzoom for $30.

Is there any reason to cop a Sony A7 over a X-T10?
How do the viewfinders and the videoquality compare?
Whata re good alternatives if i like the look and feel of the Fuji but want to have better video?

>>2915227
If you want video and no corrosion then it is better if you go with a GH4

>>2915227

A7II has a fullframe sensor, and in body imahe stabilization. Those are probaly the biggest two.

The Sony's have better sensors, but some models hae a rolling shutter issue. a6000/a6300 would be your best bet if you NEED the APS-C sensor, otherwise go with an m43 camera.

No other manufscturer really does classic styling like Fuji, closest would prbaly be Olympus.

>>2915230

>all those speling errors

Fuck this phone's keyboard.

>>2915219
At the given distance (the GN digit), it assumes f/1 (yes really), typically 100 ISO. The rest is simple math.
Spend a while looking at a GN table and find the pattern, when you start to see that aperture and distance start to be relatively interchangeable, and that ISO 100, 400, 1600, and 6400 are whole stops, eveyhting else is in between and therefore confuses thngs a bit.... then you are beginning to see how it works.
Then google it
but as an example:
GN56 (metres)
At 56m and f/1 this flash will expose correctly on ISO 100
At 56m and f/2 this flash will expose correctly on ISO 400
At 56m and f/4 this flash will expose correctly on ISO 1600
At 56m and f/8 this flash will expose correctly on ISO 6400
Keep in mind that light (and ISO) have inverse square falloff.
eg: at constant flash power and arc of spread:
1m from subject flash on wall is 1mx1m - 1sqm - 1:1 intensity reaches wall
2m from subject flash on wall is 2mx2m - 4sqm - 1:4...
4m from subject flash on wall is 4mx4m - 16sqm - 1:16...
8m from subject flash on wall is 8mx8m - 64sqm - 1:64...
etc
I made these for myself to be easier to spot the patterns. (and therefore easier to do calculations)
http://pseudosticky.wikia.com/wiki/File:RangeGuide@50mm_YongnuoYN560IV.png
http://pseudosticky.wikia.com/wiki/File:Pentax_AF160FC_ringFlash-rangeGuides.png
this last one shows flash zoom... another minor complication that basically means you have to have a table to look at, or memorise the flash power at all it's relevant 'zoom's... as if!
http://pseudosticky.wikia.com/wiki/File:RangeGuide-metric_YongnuoYN560IV.png

Thinking aboot getting d3300 for 360 euros. Should I wait when d3400 comes out in the end of September or is the price isnt going to drop and just get it now.

>>2915205
Just use chinese APS-C swabs like everyone else.

>>2915221
Not what most people use even on an A6000, mate.

>>2915227
> want to have better video
A6300. Or you pay more for a higher-end Olympus or Panasonic.

Or the A7S II, A7R II or A7 II.

>>2915234
The price is probably not going to drop very much either way.

Not least because Nikon probably won't upset their own lineup of cameras... so it's likely not going to be a very different camera.

What is a nice legacy wide-angle lens that's incredibly cheap? I'm in love with the Konica 50-55mms I've been finding around.

>>2915296
> nice
> wide-angle
> incredibly cheap
Pick one.

Or get a modern Samyang prime - they're quite easy in terms of price.

>>2915296
I'm also looking for a legacy macro lens. Were they just shit before the 2000s?

>>2915304
> Were they just shit before the 2000s?
Most don't hold up too well vs modern macro lenses.

But no, they weren't nearly as bad as most wide-angle lenses were.

Something like a Minolta 100mm f/2.8 Macro or whatever is definitely still better than putting a close-up achromat filter lens on an average modern zoom lens, which also might be good enough for some casual macro shots.

>>2913576
>dickwaving allowed!
You peeps post dick pics?

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i just bought this, how did i do?

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>>2915319
i just do not like that it does not have a faster aperture (my old helios has 2.0)

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>>2915321

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What's the DR of the 5D mk IV going to be?

I can't find it anywhere

>>2915304
Ignore >>2915307

Old macro lenses are great, albeit only at macro ranges. They weren't well corrected for infinity use, being only passably sharp.

>>2915335
Even at macro ranges, most are definitely quite far away from (good) modern macro lenses. No, the disadvantage is not just at infinity use.

That said, I'll point out that I didn't really trash "most" old macro lenses (unlike with the wide-angle lenses). I essentially said that they're probably quite good for casual users.

>>2915307
Isn't that Minolta supposed to be pretty good even compared to modern lenses? Not a G Master or L or anything, but still pretty solid_

>>2915329

They won't publish that, dum dum. Testers and reviewers have to establish that, and even then the results are specious.

Photography's been my favourite activity for years now, and while I'm in no way a professional, it is definitely my passion. Friends have suggested me Canons 5D Mark III, would this be a wise investment even though it's already a couple of years old? I keep reading it's really good, and I'm up to invest on a good body

>>2915347

No, they just announced the 5D Mark IV.

Right now's a great time to swoop up a used 5D mark 3 body. Prices will continue to drop as guys are looking to upgrade, but be wary of used-up old bodies from commercial photographers.

Personally, I'll never buy a new camera body ever again. The depreciation is too steep, and they almost never come with need-to-have-it features that the previous generation didn't have. Better to invest the difference in the accessories that actually make a difference, like a tripod, flashes, and most importantly, lenses. I've seen tons of photographers walking around with $2000-3000 camera bodies and a $100 50 1.8, since they didn't leave any extra money in their budget for lenses, and it's a common misconception among beginners that the camera is what matters in the system.

>>2915349

I also understand that not everyone likes the idea of using second hand goods, so I will say that while it's a terrible time to buy a 5D mark 3, this is the best possible time to buy a 5D Mark 4 (whenever it's released). You'll never be further away from the point in time when the next model comes out than you are right now, and you can be among the very first people on the internet to get their greasy little hands on one.

>>2915345
I can see how it could be worded that way, sure.

Is there a G Master macro lens now, by the way?
The 90mm FE is certainly great, but not a GM line lens.

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I wish I had 9900 USD just laying around.

>>2915359

Why? Do you film movies in your spare time? Do you need a normal zoom? 21mm isn't great for super 35.

>>2915347
The 5D III is a good camera - unlike it's predecessor I do like it.

I am really not sure it's a "wise" purchase for you.

What justifies that ~$2200 purchase over, say, a ~$1700 D750 or even a ~$1000 A6300?

Daaaangerously close to dropping £2000 on a D750 and 35mm lens. Genuinely weird feeling in my stomach. It's more than I spent on my car.

>>2915368

The 35 1.8 FX? It's a great lens, insanely sharp, quick focus.

D750 is great too. What's the hold up? I would buy it now before the Brexit completely crumbles your economy into fine dust and you have to go clean bathrooms in France for a living.

>>2915370
That's the kiddy. Jessops are going to love me.

Yeah, I'll buy it now and hope it lasts a lifetime. I won't be able to afford sustenance, let alone frivolities like a camera.

>>2915368
The D750 is fine.

I ended up on Sony, but if my preferences had been slightly different, I'd probably have gone for that one.

> 35mm lens
Sigma Art? Either way, make sure it's a good one. Matters as much as your body in many instances.

>>2915371

I remember the first time I dropped two grand on a camera. I felt giddy and light, which was the same feeling I had when I got hit by a car on my bicycle. I was in the same sort of daze, too.

Now I drop two grand with the dull math in the back of my head of how many more days I'll have to put in at my well-paying but terrible job before I recoup the costs. It's a vicious cycle.

>>2915374
Thanks. It's not the Sigma Art.

>>2915376
I'm effectively exchanging 160 hours of my life for a camera. What a weird thought. Then I see people at work spending thousands and thousands every year on cigarettes and I feel better.

Sure, I might get stabbed taking pictures at night in my town, but oh well.

>>2915379

Just go for it, buddy. The D750 is a terrific camera.

If you're really nervous, go buy a used D800 for less money and more pickles.

I would stick with the 35mm, though. It's probably the best 35 f/2 nikon has ever released. People just don't know about it yet because it's essentially brand new.

>>2915380
Yeah. Ordered. Arriving Saturday. Might head to the seaside or pop to my friends house and take pictures of the horses. Or maybe a car show. Shit, this is exciting.

>>2915347
In addition to that question

5D Mark 3 w/ ok lens vs 7D Mark 2 with p good lens

or generally 5DM3 vs 7DM2 ?

>>2915380
>getting a D800
The D750's the better camera though. You might not have as many pixels, and you lose the pro ergos, but that's literally it.

>>2915382
One's an all-rounder full frame camera, the other is a 10 FPS sports monster. Both are in brick shithouse chassis', and both have good ol' Canon sensors. Choose according to your needs.

>>2915384
nature, macro, general stills, street

judge me

>>2915381
>parcel service working on Saturday
>not having to wait until Monday
Brexit or not you are living in paradise, you know that, right?

>>2915390
Sundays and Bank Holidays with Amazon too. Genuinely feel bad for the people having to deal with it though. I put in a "next day delivery" order at 9.30 last night and it was here within twelve hours. Utter madness.

>>2915387
You don't need FF for either of those, get the 7DMkII and get the awesome crop glass. Start with the EF-S 24mm.

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>>2915392

>investing in crop glass

>>2915391
The people who deal with it can deal with double money for those days. I bet they would understand your "thank you" either in polish or hungarian.

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>>2915393
>he doesn't know about Pentax DA limiteds and DA* lenses

I have a Samsung AF-Mini coming in the mail in a few days, alongside a load of generic Ilford XP2.

My body is sooooo ready

>>2915396

Good luck mounting those on your k1.

>>2915399
It has a crop mode. Also why would I want to mount them on a K-1 when I have a K-3?

>>2915230
>>2915227
Olympus does classic styling, but it's mostly limited to the looks, the UI is modern with customizable dials, buttons and touchscreens. Even the tryhard-retro Pen F only has a fixed-function dial for exposure compensation. And the video is nothing to write home about - it's is included mostly to tick a box in the spec sheet, as anyone wanting a m43 video camera will buy a Panasonic anyway.

>>2915319
It's a cheap 2x zoom from a second-rate manufacturer and an era when zooms sucked more often than not. I don't know why would anyone want to use it in 2016.

>>2915399
As a matter of fact, you can do that and a few of them (40/2.8, 70/2.4 iirc) cover full frame almost completely.

>>2915400

Classic "good enough" pentax mentality. It explains why you fools suffered crop for so long.

>>2915406
My 2 years old crop camera has better performance than your newest bestest most picklest fool frame camera.
In fact a 3 years old entry level Pentax has better performance (and sealing) than that 50 pickle camera.

>>2915387
Should work fine.

I myself would consider the A6300 or A7 II.

>>2915410

It doesn't. Sorry you feel that way.

>>2915399
In case you didn't know, Pentax designs most of their crop lenses around existing FF designs. The DA 35/2.4 is designed around the FA 35/1.8 but with limited aperture.

>>2915412
Yeah, the DR is actually better on the Pentax entry crop than on the 5Ds. I am truly sorry about that, mate. Heh.

>>2915417

I shoot Nikon, kiddo.

>>2915404
i only have a m42 slr
i gave ~27usd for it

>>2915418
Let me guess, you have a 6D along with your Nikon.

>>2915406
What is Pentax up to these days? They were awesome in the Spotmatic era but now they seem to make stuff that's well-priced but boring and perpetually behind on all tech.

>>2915420

lol wut. i don't own any Canon. I don't know where you're getting that. all i've been saying this whole time is that investing in crop lenses is unwise if you intend to get serious about photography, as all roads eventually lead to full frame.

>>2915421
Did you actually hold one in your hands and took photos with it? Or just watch digitalrev and read "reviews" and come to such conclusions?
Please show us the photos you took that lead you to those conclusions.

>>2915419
Well, no reason why it shouldn't work, but IMO you should've gotten a 28mm or a 35mm prime instead.

>>2915423
I can't. I tried to shoot my kid go-karting, but it wouldn't focus properly. I tried to shoot video, but the quality was worse than my Samsung Galaxy so I deleted it. I tried to use my Summarit and focus manually but there's no adapter. /p/ pointed me to Sigma ART instead, but it's not made in this mount. This ended my experience with Pentax.

>>2915423
I don't know how any photos can prove or disprove that Pentax is "perpetually behind on all tech".
How about you tell us about something that Pentax did first in the last 25 years?

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Can anyone tell me what this is and how much I can sell it for? I found something on the Internet, but there are really different things about it. Thanks

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>>2915432
Looks like an anamorphic lens attachment. You put it onto a regular lens and it compresses a 2.35:1 image into a 4:3 frame.

>>2915428
I don't know when Pentax plans to up their video and AF game. Too many Pentax apologists claiming they don't need it, "I'll leave Pentax if they improve video", etc. It's pretty ridiculous.

Fujifriends used to be the same way until Fuji announced the X-T2 with great 4k and awesome AF tracking capabilities. Now suddenly video and AF is a Fuji thing! We actions sports now!

>>2915429
Pixel shift and astro-tracing is pretty exciting to me, and has a direct impact on image quality. It's not some LED or GUI colors gimmick. I really like all the neat things Pentax is doing with their shake reduction system, not just using it for shake reduction. And dat weather sealing NEVER gets old.

I'm going to be extremely disappointed if their new APS-C flagship camera doesn't come with better AF and AF tracking. No more excuses.

>>2915449
When they get the patents sorted out for the dual-pixel AF in video on the K-70.

>>2915449
>I'm going to be extremely disappointed if their new APS-C flagship camera doesn't come with better AF and AF tracking
Seeing some new results from the K-1 on motorsports the AF was improved a lot. It would be a wise decision to include the new AF sensor and improve the algorithm further for the new APS-C flagship.
Also more lenses with fast HSM or PLM AF drive. And fucking enable the KAF4 on the bloody K-3 dammit!

>>2915449
Pixel shift isn't Pentax's invention though. Habbelsad did it years before, and I think E-M5II came earlier as well.

I wonder why Pentax doesn't try to make more niche things instead of trying to directly compete with Canikon. Did their misguided attempt at mirrorless cameras make them overly cautious?

>>2915463
Not that kind of pixel shift resolution. It doesn't create more pickles, it gets rid of the bayer interpolation artifacts and softness.

>>2915462
>more lenses with fast HSM or PLM AF drive

They could start by fixing the 16-50. What good is all the resolution and AF if your flagship standard lens is softer than a cheap Tamron?

>>2915468
The 16-50 is fundamentally flawed by the optics, it is just too old design. The new 16-85 DC WR is considered to be the better successor although lacking the fast and constant aperture and star designation.
And the SDM drive usually shit itself on the older lenses, it was improved on newer batches but makes the parts incompatible. So you are stuck on the shit AF drive on an older one.
Just do as every other Pentax user and forget there was a 16-50.

>>2915466
It's the same basic idea. Lolympus just does half pixel shifts and takes more images, so they get a bigger and more complex set of semi-overlapping data. I don't know the specifics, but one could probably pull full RGB data at original resolution out of that.

Is the Fuji X100 worth getting for $500 over the T or S?

>>2915475
I just wanted a fast weather-sealed zoom.

At this point I either have to save up enough jewgold for K-1 or jump ship to Fuji or lolympus.

>>2915494

You could easily find an S for that much.

>>2915495
Dude, HD DA 16-85. Sharp and the aperture is not a problem with the sensor performance.

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>>2915501
Are you seriously suggesting that jacking ISO up 2 stops is not a problem?

>>2915515
Nope. Never has been.
I get fully acceptable results at ISO 6400 covering events.

>>2915515
With the 16-85 it is barely 1 stop. Stop being such a nancy.

>>2915524
With a fast lens you could get great instead of merely acceptable results, less noise, fewer images ruined by subject motion.
Don't be what this guy >>2915406 was describing.

>>2913576
This just in, picture OP with the K-1. It just happened!
Nikon goddamn Df is finished.

>>2915534
Yes, I understand, but if I want a fast lens I use a prime.
I'm not saying it is good enough in a lazy way, I am saying you have workarounds over the 16-50 conundrum. Until then there is the D-FA 24-70/2.8 or the Sigma/Tamron 17-50/2.8 if you want to use a fast zoom lens.

>>2915538
Obviously, 16-50 isn't the only lens in the system. But it's a pretty annoying hole in their line-up, and instead of fixing it they had the audacity to bump the price by 50% a couple years ago.

> you have workarounds
Well, X-T1 is also a workaround... Although I'm not terribly impressed by the 16-55 either.

>>2915547
I use a 16-45/4 and while it is not a terrific lens it is miles ahead of the 16-50/2.8 in sharpness. Too bad it is a reverse tele design and extends towards the wide end. Casts a horrible shadow from the on-board flash under 35mm but as a landscape and walkaround lens it is a good and cheap piece.

>>2915358

The FE 90mm is orobably one of the best lens of its type ever made according to reviews.