/gear/ - Gear Thread

first for Pentax 6x7 OP

first for Sony camera are fucking awful compared to Canon, and nobody else competes

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a friend wants to sell me a Widelux f7

is it worth it for a grand?

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Has anyone tried the Neewer stabilizers that Amazon sells? Can't afford a glidecam yet

>>2950065
You can DIY one easily. If you don't do rapid movements then it should be good.

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thoughts?

>>2950084
It's a product photo of an OM-D. I assume it's not yours.

in general, nikon d7100 or d7200?

http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/deals/photoplus-photo-deals.html

$20 off of Photoshop + Lightroom CC

>>2950094
Depends. For generic walkaround photos, D7100. For longer burst, sports etc.. D7200.
Both has the same sensor.

>>2950087
very funny, i was asking if its worth getting

>>2950110
You were asking for thoughts. See for yourself: >>2950084

>>2950067
I already made one. Looking for something slicker

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Weird question, I'm going to explain the situation.
My current Fluid pan&tilt head is of a cheap brand and has a non-standard quick-release plate. So now I want to get into a different system and the plates of the ARCA SWISS and RRS variety are very appealing to me, because fine adjustements to the exact point of balance can be made.
What systems are there that work like this, how interhchangeable are they and what are your recommendations for a quick "retrofitting"? (I'd just buy a bunch of cheap plates and mounts and screw the mounts onto my old QR plate etc.).
I would also consider getting one of these long ones with 2 screws because they could act like a flash-rail or a macro-rail

>>2950145
I think the usual retrofit is to replace the head with some decent Sirui or Benro or something?

But eh, you certainly could try buying an arca swiss type QR clamp off ali or something and screw that one on. Or get a RRS clamp. IDK. Your choice.

> I would also consider getting one of these long ones with 2 screws because they could act like a flash-rail or a macro-rail
Not that I dislike them, but they're not an actual macro rail. Why not get an actual macro rail, even if it's again Chinese? They're like $15 or so.

>>2950145
There are a bunch of good quality heads, some are arca swiss compatible, some have their own system (Manfrotto), but the better ones have interchangeable plates so you can convert them to arca swiss if you want.
My Manfrotto 498RC4 came with an RC2 top but can be converted to arca swiss too. So far I don't have any problems with RC2.

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>>2950154
Quickly checked, the lineup of these clamps on ali (even without heads) has grown huge.

Here's one of the cheap models ~$5.5 - maybe just try that.

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Getting into medium format, and I think I've settled on an ARAX/Kiev 60. I like 2-1/1000 shutter speed, CHEAP lenses, and 6x6 negative. Im also getting one that was refurbed by ARAX, rather than try to mess with possible malfunctioms of an older model from ebay.

What are your thoughts, /p/?

>>2950167
Kiev 60 here. Go for the Arax 88 instead. The former factor of the 60 is a pain in the ass, trust me. Also having multiple backs is a plus.

If you can, get a newer Zeiss 80mm for pentacon six mount. Also get zeiss for wider lenses. The Kaleinar 3B 150 2.8 is a monster but pretty good and cheap

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>>2950167
>>2950186
pic of 60 with the 150 2.8

Kodak has made a camera phone, it's called Ektra.
http://www.kodak.com/consumer/products/ektra/default.htm
press release:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/Consumer/Press_Center/KODAK_EKTRA_Smartphone_is_Designed_for_Photographers_from_Enthusiasts_to_Experts/default.htm

>>2950207
Too bad it looks like it's just a marketing gimmick, since the lens looks tiny and there's no info on sensor size or anything.

Looks like Panasonic is still the only company who's tried to put a real camera in a modern phone.

>>2950167
Another kiev 60 user here. The camera is great all around, but the form factor is ridiculously big. It's 2x the size of a normal dslr and heavy as all hell. If you can get past that, it's a fantastic camera.

>>2950207
same shitty peanut sized shit as every other phone.
nothing to see here

Buying my first camera and I want to just get something used. Would a D7000 be good for general use? It looks nice for $300..

>>2950236
Yes, it is a good camera for starting out.

>>2950207
>1/2.4 Sony sensor
>iPhones are 1/3
>this ektra sensor is only has a couple extra mms than iPhone sensors
When will smart phones just got all the way and put in half inch or 1 inch sensors? Sony NEX cams are fucking tiny as shit and have APS sensors, why can't phones do it too?

>>2950254
https://www.cnet.com/products/panasonic-lumix-cm1/specs/
Lumix CM1. It has a 1" sensor.
It costed over 1000 bucks tho.
Maybe those phone-based cameras like the Sony QX100, or the MFT one.

>>2950254
Panasonic cm1. Android smartphone with a nice screen and an 1" sensor

>>2950045
>>>2950167
>>>2950186
>>2950232

Thanks anons. I've also thought about a mamiya 6, but it only has three lenses to the whole system.

Any Kiev 88/Arax 88 users wanna weigh in?

>>2950271
Mamiya 6 will be way more expensive than a Russian, it's also not meant for the same style of shooting as an SLR.

Do you already know what kind of lenses you need? Most MF systems won't have the same number of focal length options as 135.

Don't get a Kiev 88, they're known to have issues if not overhauled by Arax or Hartblei. For your first MF system the Arax 88 is a good choice, you'll get interchangeable backs which is a plus for learning so you can switch film midway through a roll. Get some cheap Russian lenses and then when you find a favorite focal length get the Pentacon Six Zeiss equivalent

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I currently own a t2i, and I was suggested to invest in glass before upgrading the body.

I would love to get a 24-70mm f2.8, but it's a bit too far from my price range, even refubrished. I was thinkig about a 17-40 or a 24-70 f4, is this a bad idea? What about an older 24-70?

>>2950065
Bumpo for this

>>2950271
I had a Kiev 88CM overhauled by Hartblei. It was a decent camera, and honestly I was a little disappointed when I replaced it with a Hasselblad 500CM because in some ways the I liked the Kiev better. Since then I've had a handful of other MF cameras from Bronica, Pentax, Yashica, Mamiya, and others.

Nowadays used MF cameras are so cheap that I'm not sure there's any reason to go for Kiev though. Their quality control is so bad that you need to buy new overhauled cameras with a warranty. Last time I looked at prices, you could get a Pentax 6x7, Bronica SQ, or Mamiya 645 for about the same price, and all are much better cameras.

>>2950376
What type of photography are you into?

>>2950376
The even older 28-70 2.8L are great lenses. I've no idea what the 2nd hand price might be but well worth investigating

>>2950045
anyone have a recommendation for a waterproof camera?

>>2950444
SJCam or Yi or GoPro in typical case.
Any DSLR or MILC in diving case.

>>2950449
anything thats compact and primarily for single shots? not expecting professional level quality

>>2950455
Yi 4k?

>>2950291
Ive used MF systems before - Bronica S2A, Bronica SQ-Ai, Mamiya C330. The bronicas had issues that could have been overcome by availability of parts (which I was never able to find) and the mamiya never sat well with me, and never felt that good to use.

Ill be looking for the standard ~80mm, and probably a 130mm. Mostly portrait work. Ill leave the other stuff for my other gear.

>>2950382
Im sticking with 6x6 as it was rhe only thing I liked about the MF gear ive had thus far, so the 6x4.5 and 6x7 are out.

I thought about a Rollei 6008 integral, but its overkill desu

>>2950474
Wtf? I didnt write desu at the end of my post

>>2950223
>>2950254
The whole point of this phone is camera ergonomics. It's honestly what keeps me from using my phone as an everyday carry camera.

>looking for sensor size in phone cameras instead of shit that actually matters for this form factor

mates...

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>>2950476
T(o)B(e)H(onest) has wordfiltered to desu for several months now
Senpai(ily) -> senpai
S(haking)M(y)H(ead) -> baka

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>>2950476
That shit happens to everyone desu, anon!

>>2950483
Well, I personally want a decent photography device attached to the ergonomics.

And at least for smartphones, that's probably not even only a /p/ concern. Might be just generally half the sales argument as to why someone would get a more expensive, higher-end smartphone these days.

>>2950483
Bigger sensors would lead to better low light performance, assuming they scaled the pixel size to compact camera pixel size and not phone sensor pixel size.
I would kill for a 8 megapixel 1 inch sensor for my iPhone, the low light would be at a pro camera level.

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>>2950455

Why not use your phone?

Most high end stuff if okay with splashes and brief immersion. You can grt a waterproof case if you are going diving and need the extra protection too.

anyone got a suggestion for nice leather messenger style bags?

i use a lowepro backpack for traveling, but it's kind of weird for me to carry around everywhere/to my office job. all i really need is room for is a mirrorless and a laptop

>>2950254
>>2950427
Not in th US, so I'd probably get screwed buying used unless it's canon refubrished.

Also I shoot mostly events, and cars but video.

>>2950568
water damage is not covered by warranty.

>>2950583

Sony covers it as long as the damage isn't due to flaps being left open.

At least, thats what they told me when they replaced mine for free after it died from water damage. I am in Japan though. I hear U.S. Sony can be a dick.

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-thats-the-challenge-olympus-has-to-face-ot-get-handheld-high-resolution-mode/

if they take their heads out of their ass and do a sensible 4 shots instead of 8 shots, they can get it done.

I like the 135mm focal length

If I want that on my cropshit body(canon 1000d), I need a 85mm lens.

But there isn't any dedicated APS-C 85mm primes, so I'm looking at the canon 85 1.8. Browsing DXOmark, it has absolute garbage performance on crop bodies.

Do I just bite the bullet and get the huge sigma 50-100 ?

>>2950376
don't buy fullframe zooms for your crop body unless you plan on upgrading soon

They're heavy as shit and aren't very sharp on crop bodies.

Look at Sigma 18-35 instead of the 17-40.

>>2950623
No, you stop being a dipshit and get the Canon 85. It's capable of taking better photos than you are.

>>2950045
whats up with canonnot regularly updating non-pro primes?are they trying to make nikon look like they care about what consumers want (lel)
>>2950512
and so would the lens size

>>2950063
No. Cut all ties with your friend, they're trying to rip you off. This shows an inherent lack of respect for you and the only value they see in your friendship is based on probably talking behind your back or laughing at you.

>>2950627
thanks senpai

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>>2950623
Laughing at you tbqh senpai.

I'm not exactly sure at which point you felt that your work was good enough to justify not buying this or why you don't just into FF and a 135 prime that you like.
I however recommend that you bite the bullet, literally.Hanging yourself and doing a neato timelapse to document it via IR remote as your final work. This'll probably work better than the bullet as you won't have to refocus or recompose after the deed is done. After all, you're caring about performance of the 85 1.8 for you cropbabby camera on DXO.

>>2950635
Normally i don't really care about all this sharpness bull, I was just making sure it's not going to be abysmal.

>why you don't just into FF and a 135 prime that you like.

That's expensive as fuck. And heavy

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>>2950635
>you bite the bullet, literally.Hanging yourself

>literally bite the bullet
>hanging
wew

>>2950449

The latest GoPro (Hero 5) is waterproof without a case.

>>2950653
Well... down to 33ft / 10m.

>>2950643
Oy ya cheeky git, I clarified why he should hang himself directly after :^)

>>2950642
It's honestly not that abysmal. Your only other options are adapting lenses to EF, but your pickings are slim/more expensive/not as convenient.

Only two lenses really come to mind. That outperform it and they're also manual focus and fast, which is going to be an issue for DSLR focusing unless you have liveview.

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So I just bought this, coming from a very basic APS-C DSLR. Yeah, I now, there are better alternatives for mirrorless, at least price-wise, but how would I resist this cute thing? Plus I like the size of MFT lenses compared to the ones Sony and Canon makes for their mirrorless.

I can tell there IS a difference in both DOF control and high ISO performance. It is not that bad though, specially compared to entry level DSLRs. The WiFi capabilities are very useful, for both GPS geotagging and sending pics over the Internet. And it has an integrated, although somewhat basic, RAW editor right there, in the camera firmware. It allows you to change exposure, sharpness and white balance, among other things and export it to JPEG.

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>>2950783
Get some vintage lenses and have fun.
MFT cameras are really crisp and sharp, because of their tighter raster.
Since I almost only do video with my MFT cam, vintage lenses are awesome to toy with. they give a unique character to the material. Especially lenses that are soft when wide open can make for some dreamy effects.
Generally, adapting lenses and just shooting with them is one of my favourite things to do with an MFT camera
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>>2950264
I almost bought one last holiday season, when B&H had them for $450. I decided that was a stupid amount of money for a phone that was already dated, though.

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What size reflector should I get as my first?

I'm just looking for a versatile size to learn what a reflector can do etc. Will want to do all sorts of portraiture, but the tighter types likes head+shoulders and upper body are more important than 3/4 or full-body shots

Most shots will probably be the subject holding the reflector out of frame, because finding a volunteer assistant is harder than finding a volunteer model.

Looking to get a square one (pic unrelated) for the better reflective surface/footprint ratio. Mainly considering a 32" or 47" model. Thinking the 47" might just be so big it requires an assistant in general?

>>2950880
>Get some vintage lenses
no, native lenses beat vintage ones any time unless you're deluding yourself into thinking that coma and chromatic aberration make your shots "unique" (protip: you can easily imitate most optical defects in post if you want, but you can't fix a shit image)

>Pic is a 4k Framegrab
it's a 1080p grab bro
and a pretty bad one at that

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>>2950942
It's a framegrab from a 4k video.

Most automatic lenses on MFT are "fly by wire" focussing, which is the worst form of focussing. Autofocus is well for photography, but for videos, it looks unnatural, especially if the lens is focus-hunting. Fully manual focussing just gives a better feel.
Effects that are attempted to be recreated in post do 2 things:
1. look unnatural
2. eat away on my time, especially in video, because adjusting video takes way more than adjusting photos
If you just do everything in post you are like someone who zooms his kitlens in and out rather than changing position and reframing the shot: not working to improve the shot, but only fixing mistakes later.
There is nothing inherently bad about vintage lenses. The better ones are still in fine conditions and while not super-sharp like modern lenses, very suitable for videos and ontop of that, super cheap compared to modern lenses of comparable stats.

>>2950939
Get a big one. Yea, you'll have to lean it against something or hang it from a pole or tripod at least you and your model will be free from holding the thing.

Which, honestly, you don't really want to do much.

>>2950954
Why is the statue covered in semen?

>>2950972
>>2950954
Is there a name for this? Making a bust rest on a pedestal and letting guys spunk all over its forehead?

>>2950783
>wasted money when epl6 is cheaper and is the same camera.

>>2950983
Hot gluing.

>>2950984
>No second dial
>WiFi is not integrated but in the SD card
>Ugly
No, thanks.

>>2950111
You're autistic as shit.

Dslr's that get get a lot of noise? going for it as a look.

>>2950783
Post pics from the 14-42? I want to replace my pancake with one.

Would it be a horrible idea to sell all my digi shit and move to MF film, even thought I've never shot a film camera in my life and have limited knowledge in the whole process?

>>2951048
what lenses do you have already? Whatever three years ago's model was for that brand

>>2951048
Just add grain in post.

>>2951071
I don't know why you want to do that, but it probably would be a terrible idea.

MF Film is a lot more more expensive over time than even FF, unless you shoot almost nothing.
And scanning MF film is a pain (be it either because you want to publish or because you want to archive it and get rid of the originals that pile up somewhere).

Fuji X70 or Ricoh GR II? or something else?

I want an APS-C compact around 6-700 dollars.

>>2951071
I did that for ~6 years, no regrets. I did however have experience with 35mm already though.

What makes you want to drop digi and go for MF, especially since you don't even have exlerience with film? Bear in mind to get the most out of shooting film you need a decent chunk of change to put towards digitizing (assuming you aren't also plannkng to become a darkroomfag). So while you could get plenty of dope MF rigs for <$500, you could easily add another $500+ for purchasing a worthwhile scanner.

>>2951048
This >
>>2951087
^^

Also, you can just add more types of noise by buying a flatbed scanner and throwing hair/dust/dirt, other bullshit in it and scanning it, then applying it in photoshop.

>>2950717
alright, that's what I figured, there's not really any alternative

>manual focus
>issue for DSLR focusing

I actually bought a new focusing screen for my cropshit, years back. Just never mounted it, fearing it would fuck my AF up.

Is the Nikon D3000 good?

>>2951162
Not really. The never models are okay for various photos, but they're still *very* obviously the camera at the bottom of a lineup of like six tiers of IL cameras Nikon tries to sell.

>>2951162
Get a K-50 instead

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Am I good to go with the D7100 and the Nikkor 55-200mm VR 2? As far as I researched that should work for wildlife/landscape/portaiture. Also do I go with an UV-Filter (maybe the Tiffen 52mm UV Protector filter?) and Lens Hood (maybe the HB-34?) for the protection of the lens?
Also the pic related link in the pseudo sticky is dead.

>>2951180
I personally prefer good prime lenses, but the ease of having just one zoom for most things is what average tourists prefer - it should work.

> D7100
Not D7200?

> UV-Filter
Nah, don't bother.

> Lens Hood
I hate it when they don't add one to lenses. But yea, those are useful for most lenses and many situations, I'd get one.

Anyone here own the Pentax M 75-150mm f4 or Pentax A 70-210mm f4? Would like to know your thoughts on it

>>2951181
>Not D7200?
Why would you prefer the D7200? Both use the same sensor and the only thing I noticed is better is the battery life and the weight. Also someone else asked it here before and by what >>2950098 said the D7100 seems to be more what I want. But if there's something I overlooked something tell me.

>>2951197
Better AF, much bigger buffer, different processor (net result is that it's like the camera had a somewhat better sensor anyhow), WLAN built-in.

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>>2951202
That sounds like an argument. But can you tell me why >>2950098 said what he said? Did he mean that the D7200 is better because of the better AF and the bigger buffer? If that's so, that shouldn't make it any less bad than the D7200 for "generic walkaround photos", it'd be just about the price, right?
But since Nikon has the cashback action right now and I'd get the D7200 for 100€ less, I think I'll buy the D7200 instead of the D7100.
And should I get any of the lenses when I also buy the Nikkor 55-200mm VR 2?

>>2951249
Just save some money and go with the D7100 mate, you're not going to regret it by any means

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>>2951251
So you're implying D7100>D7200?

>>2951249
Probably thought you'd not need the upgrade except for sports?

I would very often hit that tiny 5-6 shot (RAW - not even RAW+JPEG !) D7100 buffer without even doing sports.

And WLAN is really quite useful, too. You can get an ugly stick thing for like 70 Eur on D7100 of course, but that's a pretty shit solution IMO.

And then there is the processor / AF upgrade, too. (And some software stuff, and a bit of battery life... both not terribly big deals except for corner cases, but still nice to have).

Alas, you decide if it is worth it to you.

>>2951249
> And should I get any of the lenses when I also buy the Nikkor 55-200mm VR 2?
Probably not, if you have to ask.

Better just use the lens you already get for a while and figure out where its flaws (if any) are for the shots you want to take.

>>2950376
Another bump for this. I have to order tomorrow. >>2950626
Really? I'm upgrading because sharpness and chromatic aberration mostly

>>2951279
Anon is right, the 18-35 is obviously better.

There is D7100 auction with 18-270 and di700A flash running now. It's 400€ right now and buy now price is listed 550€. Should I get it and sell the lens and D3000 I have?

>>2951288
Thats a really good price for said kit! Hurry up and cop it.

>>2951272
The thing is that they're now 100-150€ cheaper because of Nikons cashback deal.

>>2951260
A used D7100 is like half the price of a retail D7200.

>>2951261
The buffer's incredibly shallow, but a UHS-1 card shooting 12-bit compressed 1.3x crop RAWs at 5 FPS can shoot indefinitely. And shooting 12-bit compressed uncropped at 5 FPS can still give you about 2 seconds of buffer. It's a compromise, but for most people, it's fine.

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Hey guys,
Who had some experience with those small 20 bucks Hotshoe flashes? I have a 6d and I need something smaller, than a full-size flash gun to carry around. Picreleated

>>2951323
Buy a 270EX II instead, or an Yong Nuo with TTL.

>>2951323
I don't like them, not enough light output on all of the ones I tried. You might as well be using the built-in flash of your camera.

"Full-sized" flash guns are portable and at least you can get a ~GN60+ quite easily.

Total camera noob here, can anyone recommend the best camera that you know of under $500?

I would be using it mostly for nature/landscape photography.

Total camera noob here with a question.

So I'm a dentist and I often find myself in a situation where it's useful to take a photograph of patients mouth, eg. to follow a small change in mucosa, record the colour and form of teeth to be used later in construction of dental prosthetics etc. So far I've been taking em with my phone and obviously the quality is far far from what it should be. Only thing I know about dental photography equipment is that in school we used DSLR with big round flash attached around the object.

So any recommendations on camera and flash? All photos obviously are at close or very close range (full face would be biggest, lip smallest). The most important features would be:
1. Extremely good recreation of colours (so prostheses end up same colour as natural tooth)
2. Ability to take very clear pictures of small details like nevus on the lip size of 2x2mm.
3. This is extra and I don't know if this sort of technology exist in cameras, but since schedules are so tight it would be great if photos could be moved to computer wirelessly, fast as possible

>>2951364
> the best camera that you know of under $500
Sony A6000.

> I would be using it mostly for nature/landscape photography.
With what lenses? Want to take one more focused shot on a 30mm-50mm equivalent?

Prefer to tile ~50mm shots in Hugin? Want a good shot with a 12mm? Or both? Or one kit(?) zoom lens that is quite a bit less wide and less sharp but stands in for like 3-4 prime lenses?

What you actually do for your nature / landscape photogaraphy isn't obvious, eh.

>>2951369
You want a macro ring flash.
A macro lens (a modern one that does 1:1 reproduction) Sony do a 90mm and a 50mm, the 50mm is much more affordable.
Sony have wi-fi built in to most of their models

As you're using flash, the whitebalance will set itself to flash, this will give you very accurate, consistent results. Some cheaper flashes may vary in temperature with each fire, you want a strobe type, not constant light.

>>2951369
1.
You could get a ring flash by Godox or Yongnuo or someone.

Or point a strong-ish strobe at the ceiling if it's white.

2.
Macro lens. Best on the market with stabilization and autofocus for relatively quick handheld use currently is the Sony FE 90mm for the E-mount. Another option might be a Canon 100mm macro.

Or perhaps you will manually focus and will use a tripod or deal with holding the camera more still somehow (no stabilization) or stabilize the whole camera (powered gimbal or whatever), in which case there are a bunch of other macro lens options. But the 90mm FE will kinda remain best.

3. Builtin on many modern camera, including pretty much all recent E-mount Sonys. Most of them can even be "live viewed" and triggered by WLAN from your smartphone or computer.

But just downloading the files can be "retrofitted" to older cameras with a special microSD -> SD adapter that acts as WLAN enabled storage device. [They're not even very expensive if you buy one in China - $20-25 or something] . And a lot of photo software (or file transfer software) can be made to automatically download the new files. But you can't trigger the camera directly using that.

>>2951369
sounds like you need a macro lens with a ring flash attached to the front of the lens. since you're a dentist, I can feel safe in recommending a full frame DSLR. Honestly, any brand will do, and several models do have built-in wifi.

Even better would be to do tethered capture to a laptop, images imported into lightroom instantly as you take them. Allowing you to review the images on the spot while still taking pictures. This only works for select models, though. So check before you buy: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/tethered-camera-support.html

>>2951376
>>2951378
>>2951379

Thanks for the responses. That tethered capture sounds exactly like what I want too.

>>2951370
Wow, I just realized what a total and absolute noob I am, I haven't even thought of lenses or anything like that. I have a lot of learning to do. Thanks!

>>2951385
I have one tip for you: dont rush it. Use a few weeks just to inform yourself and learn what cameras/lenses are out there and compare them.

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>tfw you are no longer a cropbabby

>>2950626
>i hate accurate autofocus
?

>>2951378 (correction)
Actually, if I think about it, there's a chance that pointing the strobe at the ceiling or a white wall in front will throw shadows from teeth because you maybe can't make all patients tilt their heads appropriately.

So I guess a ring flash is just best.

>>2951384
>That tethered capture sounds exactly like what I want too.
Sony has free software for Windows and smartphones and you can get Capture One for cheap.

Other cameras may also work with Lightroom (which I'll however caution can be pretty slow on higher resolution files even as viewer & with very basic edits - wouldn't recommend it for this purpose, despite fairly nice collection management tools).

>>2951378
>>2951376
Still a lot of sony spillover shills on /p/ i see.

>>2951387
Okay, thanks I appreciate it.

>>2951396
Shut up isi you've been saying that forever

>>2951400
im not whoever that is

>>2951396
Nope.

But nice troll / conspiracy theory, and nothing added to the discussion. Good job.

Just orderd a cannon d700 after using one last year for a uni project. Going to be using it for making music videos/films/visual art stuff. Have i made a good choice...?

>>2951446
>anon buys something, then asks if its good
>instead of asking whether it fits his needs before buying it

I've never understood why people do this.

>>2950045
I want to buy my GF a DSLR. I want something that won't get outdated and she can grow into, but overall is easy to use. She won't do any video. Mostly just scenery, vacations, and family pictures (my family, her family, her friends families).
My problem: I have no idea what I'm looking at. But I want to spend somewhere around $600.

>>2951473
SL1 body

spend the other cash on the ef-s zooms. 18-55, 55-210 or whatever. Don't bother with trying to get her into primes.

>>2951525
I've read bad things about the sl1. Are you sure?

>>2951559
Bad like what? ergonomics?

I had that camera for a year. I upgraded last week to an a6300 only because once I had found that I enjoyed photography as a hobby and wanted a better body to accompany my expensive lenses.

Nothing to complain about for the $250 I paid for it refurbished from canon with a kit lens.

>>2951369

a7rii w/ 90mm f2.8 macro plus a ring flash would be ultimate combination.

Can anyone recommend me a tripod that is both lightweight, yet sturdy enough to carry a 4x5 camera? I'm currently using a fotopro c5i. The thing wobbles under very little pressure or movement, despite being appropriately weight-rated. I need something just a bit sturider, with perhaps larger legs and sharp contacts at the end of each leg.

>>2951561
I guess that's my point. You only had it for a year. I want this to last longer than one year which is why I'm thinking a t6i.

>>2951604
Get her a K-70 or K-S2

Gimbal for A7s?

I saw the G40 gimbal about $300 on youtube.. looks great for my needs, but A7s (with manual prime) might be a tad too heavy for it.

Best alternatives? (the footage on YT looked way better than 'steadicam' devices).

>>2951580
I use the bigger Dic & Mic p303c, 170$ on aliexpress for carbon fiber version.

Has served me well now for almost one year. If it keeps holding up, it's pretty amazing value for the price.

Sturdy enoigh that you can support a Mamiya press with the 250mm f5 (as well as anything is going to support that), a 4x5 field should be a piece of cake in comparsion. Still will want to use a cable release of course to minimize the shake.

>>2951473
All digital cameras become outdated fairly quickly and there's no way around that.

Why a DSLR? For $600, unless you buy an old (and probably "outdated") higher-end one, the optical viewfinder will be a small pentamirror piece of shit, and very few DSLRs allow you to comfortably shoot using the screen, so I doubt she'll appreciate that.

>>2951473
>>2951695
How about the Xiaomi Yi M1 micro four thirds

>>2951684
FF cameras and lenses will always be heaviest and hardest to stabilize. Better spend a big more, the A7 is not a Budget system

>>2951698
Already got the camera, using a 28mm FD lens for most stuff.

Its 740g including battery and lens.

G40 is rated up to 600g.

I just saw this and was impressed how good the shots were.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqk-Czhp8x0

>>2951695
All of Pentax's models have pentaprisms, even the entry-level ones.

>>2951580
>>2951691
I'd say my Dic&Mic E302C also would be sturdy enough for that.

But the P303C might be better because of height. [I bought the E302C before that one became available, though.]

>>2951473
Digital cameras will become outdated and more expensive cameras in a lineup of cameras tend to be less problematic to use than cheap ones.

And it's kinda my observation that not too many people can be arsed to carry anything but a smartphone camera or compact these days.
Are you sure she isn't more the type for these rather than a MILC/DSLR? The suspicious part, to a good extent, is that you're looking and not she herself...

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>>2951051
Here anon, sorry for the delay. It's straight from the camera, although resized by 30% because of upload size limit.

Keep in mind, the lens expands when in use and retracts when not. It's only a pancake when you are not using it, but as far as I know, the Panasonic pancake is exactly the same.

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>>2951762
>2419x3226
Do you expect me to open that?
Also why do you photograph lifeless things? Can't you find someone alive around you to photograph?

>>2951763
Laziness. It's been raining for two days straight and I'm not planing to go out today.

>>2951765
Why do you bother taking photos then? Go out, bring an umbrella, take photos of the world you dimwit

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So thinking of downsizing to a Sony a7 system. I do a fair bit of nightclub photography but also work the occasional press event and even rarer, weddings and birthdays.

Which one should I go for?

a7S II or a7R II?

Low-light performance or high-megapickle detail?

Also have a plethora of EF lenses, so I would need to adapt them, for now.

>>2951701
Most of the Weight comes from Electronic lenses for larger Formats.
For some reason E-Mount lenses tend to be incredibly heavy compared to similar lenses.
If you want to save some money consider getting a passive flycam rather than an active gimbal

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>>2951795
A7SII is primarily a video camera and A7RII is pic related.
If you want to downsize go for Fuji or just stop being a wimpy bitch and use a FF DSLR.

>>2951806
The lens I use the most is my EF 8-15mm f/4L USM, which isn't really a particularly large lens. My 5D Mark IV is just overkill for nightclub work, while something like an a7 series camera is just easier to work the room with.

I also live in the driest widely habited state in the world. No opportunity for moister to seep in, except for stray drinks of course.

If you already have ef lenses just get a 5d

>>2951795
A7r II still does fantastic 4k in asp-c mode which is fine.

If you want to adapt EF lenses with good AF get the A7r II. Most of the adapters are great on it, Id get the MC-11 adapter.

A7s II is CDAF only. The adapters are shit, and the MC-11 so-so/reasonableish.

Coming from an A7s owner who loves his camera but just wants that there PDAF.

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>>2951795

Fuck yea, gudetama.

a7rii is the way to go I think.

Low light performance on it is spectacular.

But before you do, best look at lenses, whatcha interested in? Almost any Canon lens works with the Metabones IV or the MC-11, but I am unsure of their lowlight performance.

>>2951810
I have a 5D Mark IV. I upgraded from a 6D because I thought it would be easier to work with, but I don't really see much of a difference in AF performance, with the cost of the added weight.

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I just got a Canon FTb. What are some good cheap lens for her?

I got this one that came with the camera but I have no idea if it's any good.

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>>2951814
I have;

Tokina
16-28mm f/2.8
15mm f/2.8

Tamron
24-70mm f/28 VC USD(2nd most used lens)
70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD (3rd most used lens)
35mm f/1.8 VC USD

Sigma
35mm f/1.4 ART
50mm f/1.4 ART

Canon
8-15mm f/4L USM (most used lens)
17-40mm f/4L USM
28-70mm f/2.8L USM (haven't used in years)
70-200mm f/4L IS USM

>>2951809
You do realize 99.9% of the moisture in that photo comes from your eyes through the viewfinder, tear vapor and sweat vapor containing salt makes the corrosion work super fast compared to regular environment humidity.

>>2951820
I barely use the viewfinder desu.

I mostly blind fire with the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM and AF assist on my Speedlight and just crop in post.

>>2951818
A7r II, no question about it. You want good AF.

CDAF is actually fine and fast when you use native lenses, just the adapter makers are useless cunts who dont know what theyre doing and cant make it work properly.

Im pretty sure Sony tweaked their cameras to make the adapters work well on those cameras since the A7r II (nb: all PDAF models).

The adapters are good on PDAF camera models.

>>2951821
and you dare to call yourself a photographer?

>>2951821
kys

>>2951826
I'm professional photographer.

It's my job to take photos.

I declare tax on my photography income and use it to purchase new gear.

Granted, I never said I was a "good" photographer. People just pay me to do this shit KEK

>>2951817
My dad had an FTb and gave me his old lenses.
Look at Tokinas and Chinons. I Love the build quality of Chinons. Most Canons were Made of cheap plastic. Many Vintage lenses are in the same price category so you barely have to pay for better quality.

>>2951828
>I'm professional chimp
ftfy

>>2951828
>Using photography as a means to make money not spend money

Absolutely degenerate

>>2951832
>chimp
Surely you just niqqa?

I never chimp, especially with the 8-15mm f/4L USM. Subjects are always in the frame and in focus. It's just a matter of cropping in post to taste.

>>2951795
>>2951818
>>2951828
Hello Ray Neil Caird. Please kill yourself, you obnoxious cunt. Thankyou and goodbye.

>>2951836
>I never chimp
you don't even look at any sort of viewfinder, calling you a chimp is a compliment

>>2951835
I was mostly using photography to get closer to women, especially "models". But now, with the nightclub stuff, I also get paid to do it and party with them too ;^)

So, I just got an old camera that uses CF cards, but it's a pro camera.

should I buy a 16/32 GB CF card or a SD to CF adapter will be doing good? I have a 64GB lexar and a 32GB Sony SD at this moment.

>>2951847
I'd say importing from an SD is easier today so I'd try the adapter first. If subpar then you can hunt for a compatible CF card still in production today. For this consult the Manuel.

>>2951851

I'll do it so, thanks mate.

>>2951839

I'm leaving this world of nightclub and partying stuff actually. It's fun, but not worth the money since I lost something in my life in the while I was working.

Want to works only with models now. But not to get in touch with woman, I'm already getting 'married', so parties is going of hands.

But, It's fun, keep doing this, just don't think it will last forever.

>>2951851
>For this consult the Manuel.
Does he have skype? I don't live in mexico unfortunately.

>>2951858
It is the Camera Manuel. He can be found in every camera shop, sometimes comes in paper forms.

>>2951806

>reposting images from that nutter

Legit source please.

Thanks to everyone who convinced me to get the A6000 instead of the E-PL7. I picked one up last night and will now proceed to take boring snapshits on automatic for a while as I get used to it.

>>2951896
>take boring snapshits on automatic
At least use Program mode, you faggot

>>2951746
I want her to have something to open for Christmas and she's not very picky.

Is there a better option than the NEX-6 for low budget 1080p filmaking. My budget is <£250 second hand?

>>2951924
See >>2951607

now that the 5D Mark IV's released what should I expect to pay for a 5D Mark II? are the prices below $600 now?

>>2951974
Seems to still be mkre like 900, but I kinda agree with your feeling that it should be worth less than 600.

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>>2951766
You like this more? Not downsizing more, since there's some anon that want to test the lens.

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>>2951998
Oh, and about the lens distortion... this is what you get at 14 mm (28 mm equiv.)

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>>2952004
This one is at 23 mm (46 mm equiv.) for comparison

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>>2951827
Kyssar och kramar.

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Complete amateur photocunt here. Was looking at DSLR but after much reading and pushing from you fags, I think a compact system camera is the way to go. The a5000 seems to be good for around what I wanted to spend on a Nikon D3300, but if you can tell me why the a6000 is worth £150 more I can stretch my budget to it. Is it really that much better? I will initially be using it for a holiday, but I'm into landscapes so when I'm back that will be what I use it for the majority of the time.

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>>2952004
Is this with auto corrections on?
>>2951998
What a winner of a lens for $200.
>>2951762
That's pretty sweet. I dont mind it extending, I just want it to fit in small bag spots, with a 20 1.7

>>2952044
The photo is straight from the camera, without any modification. Apparently the camera applies some autocorrection for the lens at firmware level in the background. It's not something you can actually turn off, but since it is in the MFT specification, it should work the same on Panasonic cameras and now also on the new Xiaomi.

Hello there,

I'm going to buy a DSLR. I'm considering D3300, my dad is a professional photographer and thinks it's my time to buy my own one so I can start learning it. I'll buy it from USA, the limit is ~500$

Thank you for your recommendations

>>2952030
The a5000 worth half of its price, the ergonomics and UI makes it a glorified bridge camera. Don't fall for it. Get the a6000 instead or get a DSLR like a D3300 or K-S2

>>2951998
Dodge her face a bit next time.

>>2952052
You can avoid it using specific raw converters. So I assume you shot Jpeg or used Lightroom - That's distortion I can live with, since this lens is replacing both my 14-45 IS and my 15mm f8 pancake.

Note: Distortion correction might only work on Olympus bodies with an Olympus lens. This is especially bad for Black Magic MFT cameras, which suffer from a lack of corrections.

>>2952088
>15mm f/8 pancake
>f/8 wide prime
>f/8
>prime
dude what? even Pentax with its slower than average primes don't go slower than f/2.8, f/8 is mental!

>>2952030
Yes, the A6000 is really much better.

>>2952065
> my dad is a professional photographer and thinks it's my time to buy my own one so I can start learning it
You'll be done learning in a few days. Buy a camera that you actually want to use.

>>2952104
this, get a K-70 or a K-3II

This may not be 100% appropriate for the thread but it's a question that isn't really worth making a thread especially for it.

Has anyone had issues with connecting their canon cameras directly to their PC via USB, specifically through Windows 8.1?

Having been on the Canon website, it's specified that a specific driver isn't required as it shares a generic one used across multiple USB devices.

>image related

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>>2952111
second time lucky

>>2952111
Completely depends on the camera on how that works.

A lot give you direct USB Mass Storage or at least MTP access, but there are other protocols, and you might have to pick the appropriate one from a selection of protocols in your camera first.

Make sure you use a good cable too, for instance there are a bunch of USB->microUSB cables that are wired ONLY for charging.

>>2952118
nvm figured it out

>>2952120
Well I tried another mini-USB cable as the other was from a Pok3r... still not worked. I figured it wouldn't as Device Manager registers it as a canon camera but has difficulties with drivers/pnp.

>>2952126
No I didn't. Fuck off kike.

>>2952134
idk it just works for me, lol

>>2952111
>>2952120

Think I may have found out why - My installation is "N" edition meaning it lacks all the media player shit etc. It seems Canon relies on a portion of that for detecting the device. We'll see...

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>>2952097
I think he meant this. It's almost a toy, but it's ultra cheap and I heard it's fun to use, as long as it's outdoors.

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>>2952176
Did you say pancake? Does it have AF?

>>2952179
Nope. It does not have a focus ring either, but a lever with two positions (close-up and infinity). That's why I said it's almost a toy.

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>>2951914
I'm sorry senpai, the pictures I took today were on maximum scrub mode. I'll do better next time.

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>>2952185

Sounds like that really shitty Holga lens for mirrorless.

Personally, I like the idea of the collapsible voigtlander.

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>>2951740
>>2951691
Tripods from aliexpress? Can I trust that?
I've never bought anything I needed to trust to hold hundreds of dollars of equipment from chinese companies, except the fotopro. The fotopro has been sketchy enough that it's made me wary. No offense meant.

>>2952196
dic&mic is legit. i got the e302c carbon fiber. no wobbling. the only con is the tripod head that it comes with. if you don't tighten the horizontal panning, the head dips a little in the direction of the lens

Even though it's a little heavier and more expensive, I'd probably go with the p303c because it only has a single center column (e302c has 2 and it bothers me how the head sits so high from the legs, especially when extended).

>>2952196
Don't buy Chinese garbage. If you aren't a poorfag, get something decent from Gitzo or Manfrotto.

Anyone have an idea when Canon 5d mkiiis will drop in price? I know ivs released not long ago, so I'm hoping to snag a iii for cheap. OR what would be a good alternative?

First time buyer here, is this a good place to ask for recommendations based on needs?

>>2952257
You're in the right place.

>>2952260
I've done a little research already but this is still a whole new world for me. I'm just going to list my intentions to try and make it simple.

>For amateur use, not pro. Versatility is preferred over a high level of control

>Will be used for street/day to day photography, and landscapes in varied lighting conditions. One day perhaps night sky/astrophotography

>Intended for travelling, so the more rugged the better. I do take good care of my stuff but shit happens when you're abroad. I also like to buy the right thing one time and know it will last

>not for studio/artistic/portfolio use. I just want to be able to take nice photos on something that isn't my cellphone

>Digital preferred for convenience and to be able to take a bunch of photos at once and choose what I like later. I will not be spending time setting up the perfect shot

>Willing to spend up to around 700 for the right camera, will look at used options for what is recommended

Let me know if you need any more information

>>2952251

>Chinese garbage

I have been using a Chinese tripod for the last 2 years for all my pro work, I bought it in China off the internet for $50 and it's better than anything I've owned from Gitzo or Manfrotto (I've owned both).

Cuck

>>2952285
Right, because one random guy on the internet (who is almost certainly full of shit) overturns all that is known about Chinese quality control.

>>2952196
Yes, the Dic&Mic tripods are solid. The $110-120 E302C from first hand experience and the P* from reports here and elsewhere.

Not sure about their monopod.

Sirui, Benro and other brands also are great - though they cost more. Anyhow, China can into quality tripods.

>>2952264
You are honestly asking a lot from an only 700 camera, but perhaps a A6000 or Pentax K-50/K-3 with a typical 30-50mm FF equivalent lens.

>>2952288
> all that is known about Chinese quality control
They make the Yongnuo / Godox / Neewer strobes and other accessories.

They make the iPhones / Xiaomis. They make most of Ikeas' kitchen stuff, they manufacture the more complex "Japanese" anime figurines.

And a lot more. But hey, go by muh stereotype, rather than anon's experience with the Dic&Mics (I'm one of the ones that already voiced that it's fine).

>>2952289
>Not sure about their monopod.

their tripods -are- their monopods. you twist a leg off and put the center column on top

>>2952291
>asking a lot

No he's not. He's asking for an aps-c camera. a little bit of everything, nothing in FF or better quality

>>2952296
> Versatility is preferred
> in varied lighting conditions
> rugged
> I also like to buy the right thing one time and know it will last
Well, I guess it depends on how you interpret that, but it reads like the requirements for a kit of expensive glass (each about his whole budget or more).

But I guess we both agree that he can actually get a low midrange APS-C or MFT for this budget.

It won't take all lighting conditions, not all glass to be "versatile" will be included, "rugged" and the useful service life until smartphones look better again might be relative... but I guess it should work a lot better than his smartphone right now.

>>2952254
people are paying just as much for a 5D Classic now as they were over a year ago so unfortunately the prices of the 5D Mark II and III have stayed roughly the same

>>2952254
> OR what would be a good alternative
Not buying a FF camera or Canon.

Get an A6000, K-50. Or a G70. Or the upcoming Xiaomi.

With your unspecified requirements the odds are that these are an alternative. Most are better than the 5D II in quite many ways.

Should I only buy gear when I find something I can't do with my current gear?

Or should I buy new cameras and lenses for the sake of satisfying my technically-minded/consumerist desires?

>>2952308
The latter is an option if you're more affluent than /p/oor.

If photography is a hobby of yours, I'm sure you find the occasional upgrade enjoyable even if you had not STRICT need to upgrade.

Still wouldn't overdo it with those anyhow, if you buy the same kind of higher-end body/glass every two years for no particular reason, you're probably only getting a small to minuscule upgrade.

>>2952297
>>2952296
I'm just looking for a minimum of control based on lighting conditions and distance to use for more or less point and shoot applications.

So lenses will be minimal. I don't want to specialise or have all the gear I need for any situation.

I just want to be able to handle a small variety of situations okay

>>2952318
Then I guess the other anon was right and your requirements are met by a halfway modern APS-C / MFT.

Have a look at the Sony A6000 and Pentax K-50?

>>2952320
I'll look into it, thanks for the recommendations. Am I right in thinking I should get some sort of wide lens as well?

>>2952330
> Am I right in thinking I should get some sort of wide lens as well?
They are usually a good choice for landscapes, sure.

I recommend the Samyang 12mm f/2 if you do get one for the A6000. It's actually relatively inexpensive for a good wide-angle lens, but at ~$330 (direct import price on eBay or such) it might still bust your budget a little.

If you can't afford it right away, perhaps tile kit lens shots into a panorama with Hugin? Leads to higher resolution pictures, but of course also creates small issues with anything that might have moved between shots, and a bit more work on your computer.

>>2952335
I fully expected to have to spend more on lenses, I was only discussing the base cameras for now.

I don't think I'm into panoramas or anything. The next trip I'm planning will involve castles and megaliths and that's what I'm hoping to shoot

>>2952347
Ah, that certainly makes it easier.

> I don't think I'm into panoramas or anything.
Sure, but that'd be how you'd get a wide angle shot without using a wide angle lens...

Either way, with the 12mm f/2 you should be fine. Looks like this:
https://pixelpeeper.com/adv/?lens=13719&camera=1875

Should be quite easily wide enough for most architecture / landscape shots.

>>2952351
Ah, I see what you're saying now.

This is really helpful, thank you

>>2952352
No problem. Just ask if you have more questions.

>demand for a99ii so high in Japan it will delay global launch

Well shit, I didn't expect it to be that popular.

Must be nice living somewhere that Canikon aren't the only options.

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>>2952386

Forgot muh pic.

Should I buy a Wacom Drawn or a One? for general edit

>>2952388
It's like an A7RII but with amazing autofocus and Those ridiculously high quality A mount Zeiss lenses. I saw a guy once shooting owl performers with a big ass A mount camera and some black & blue Zeiss, like an 85 or something. It looked incredible

>>2952386
Sony might just have a bit too little production capabilities for cameras or lenses...?

Just about every high-end lens and camera had a bunch of delays or shortages.

I'm not too sure about whether I'd get an A-mount Sony though. Sure, this one is good, but the next E-mount release will probably match it, won't it...?

>>2952391
I'd suggest a recent Huion.

>>2952407
A99II is the same as the K-1 regarding its main market.
Most buyers already have a full lineup of old (and otherwise excellent) A-mount lenses so they want something modern to put them on.
I would be all over it if I wasn't already invested in Pentax, now I want a K-1.
Think about it, you get a modern body and can get cheap A-mount lenses. Although not so cheap now since the news probably hiked up the used market prices.

>>2952411
> Most buyers already have a full lineup of old (and otherwise excellent) A-mount lenses so they want something modern to put them on.
I guess so.

Then again, the new glass is mostly on the E-mount and the A-to-E-Mount adapters aren't too bad, so I still find it at least somewhat curious.

> Think about it, you get a modern body and can get cheap A-mount lenses. Although not so cheap now since the news probably hiked up the used market prices.
The good A-mount glass (Minolta APO and so on) was already expensive. Barely any high-end glass was cheap even before, partly because of the aforementioned already existing adapter, partly because the A-mount bodies weren't too bad (especially for value) before this arguably huge update anyhow.

>>2952421
In comparison to the E-mount lineup. It would cost them much much more to migrate to FE mount.
Like I said it is made for the long time pro A-mount users. I guess it is still a marginally better budget wise to get it over going for the a7 line, but why would Sony make something with good cost/value ratio?
It almost makes you wonder how much would it cost to go for Nikon or even Pentax in that case. Which is why I guess Sony released the A99II instead of properly killing A-mount

>>2952422
>It would cost them much much more to migrate to FE mount.

Until e-mount gets an a-mount adapter with a99ii speeds, this will always be true. THe LA-EA4 is great and all, but it is still a little on the slow side.

>Which is why I guess Sony released the A99II instead of properly killing A-mount

Sony has been adament on stating that they will not kill a-mount.

That said, it has been what? two? three? years since we had a new a-mount lens?

I mean, sure, concentrating on making FE mount not shit is a decent excuse, but even so it has been awhile. They have released 8 lenses in 2016 alone for FE. Why couldn't one of those have been A?

>>2952407

>Sony might just have a bit too little production capabilities for cameras or lenses...?

They are one of the worlds largest sensor producers, that is unlikely.

It is probably due to the fact anyone using a-mount professionally NEEDS this update.

Good morning /p/

I´m in need of a camera for wildlife photography if possible with a good zoom lens under 1000.
I´d like to avoid canons since I personally simply dislike navigating the UI.

Any recs?

>>2952448
by crop sensor camera, make your lens go tele tele nice nice

>>2952448
Kneecon D7100 and 55-300 or Tamron 70-300
Pentexs K-S2 and 55-300 WR or PLM
Sono A6000 and no lens

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-japan-issues-high-demand-warning-a99ii/

:^)

>>2952462
No shit you troglodite motherfucker., I wanted to know what´s my best option for 1000~

>>2952463
Thanks, I´ll check ´em out

>>2952468

That's. because they only manufactured 5.

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Hey guys, get I get a good deal?

I found a camera store in Sydney selling the X-Pro2 for $2000 AUD ($1526 USD), and Fuji are offering a $300 cashback on the camera up until January, making it $1700 AUD ($1297 USD). I'm leaving the country in 2 weeks and I'm going to claim the GST through the tourist refund scheme which is around $185. Making the camera $1515 AUD ($1156 USD). Brand new with a genuine Fuji Australia warranty.

I also called a few other camera stores that I regularly buy from and tried to get them to match the $2000 price from their ~$2300 and it was too low for them to match.

>>2952477

Yes it's a good deal. You get the tax back, 10% of the purchase price so you will get $170.

Good find.

>>2952477

There are better ways to spend $1,200, but for that specific model you got a damn good deal.

>>2952479

Sorry I made a mistake, since you paid 2k in store you will get a full $200 back plus Fuji will deposit the cash back into your account after you claim it.

>>2952479
Brilliant to hear!

GST is the price you spent divided by 11 in Australia, making the $2014.90 (this includes the postage) GST exactly $183.18 which is what I'll get back at the airport :)

>>2952485

Either way, killer deal. Enjoy the camera.

>>2952489
Thanks mate, I would prefer the X-T2 but at the end of the day this X-Pro2 was almost $800 cheaper than normal.

I bought it from DigiDirect, I was on the site yesterday and it was still $2000, but I just checked then and it's jumped back up to $2288.

>>2952289

I recently snatched a 450$ 47mm SAXL, so I'm terrified of breaking the damn thing. Really want to take it outside, though. Goes with my old-guy-pity-deal Canham DLC 45 for 900$.


I didn't know Benro was chinese. Saw a guy on the Large Format Photography Forum using one. I guess I'm sold. I'll check out this sturdier tripod you guys are talking about. Thanks!

>>2952250
I'm using a Manfrotto/Bogen 3047 head. Thing is a beast. Big problem I'm having these days is fitting that fucker in a tripod bag for carrying it.

One more question - Do I have to worry about accidentally purchasing fakes on aliexpress? Never used the thing. I'm currently a little untrusting after a brief encounter with alibaba, trying to get a ZWB2 filter.

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>>2952295
Yea, you convert the tripods - but that's not what I meant.

They also have one self-standing monopod that is just a monopod, pic related.

Figures I personally would still bet on the Sirui PS being better than this one, but I haven't actually tried.

>>2952514
No problem. Hope it works out as fine for you as it did for me.

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>>2952516
As far as I know there are no fake Dic&Mic / Sirui / Benro / ... on Aliexpress.

Figures some of the photo brand backpacks / bags might be fake, but from all I know (also from what I heard here), they're still qualitatively as good as the originals.

Besides, if you can prove it is a fake with photos, the Aliexpress staff will trigger a refund even if the seller for some reason doesn't want to.

Xiaomi and other gear like microSD cards have fakes for which you need to watch article descriptions closely or even test the gear 'cause the sellers themselves are outright scammers (same as on eBay), but most of it is unrelated article categories.

>>2952477
check the price back home.
if it's way cheaper,
buy it.
if you don't like it, make a profit out of it.

>>2952522
PS: For most photo articles there are however wildy varying prices. Including for these Dic&Mic.

For larger articles like this some may have better shipping conditions included with higher priced listings, but most are just overpriced (for instance, I see a listing for the E302C for almost $200, the thing is $110). Check with 2-3 searches that you get a decent price.

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Major casual here. Is this camera worth the money or is it just a meme because of the zoom?

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B00U2W4JEY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I like the idea of being able to take _decent_ moon shots with something like this for the price. My main interests are nature shots/birds/etc. I'm not too terribly blown away by some of the bird shots people have been posting in the reviews.

pls help

>>2952549
>24 - 2000 mm equivalent
Good Lord.

>>2952549
It just zooms. In the best case (good light but not the sun in the frame) you get a smartphone-like shot, albeit arguably from far away.

If you want a sharp shot with good resolution for cropping into the frame, you'll have to use a DLSR/MILC with a decent lens.

>>2952550
It's surprisingly passable. If you need the zoom / this kind of magnification, I guess it might be a viable option.

See some samples, for example here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-p900/nikon-p900A7.HTM

https://www.flickr.com/groups/2751059@N20/pool/

Any one here knows if The Camera Store works with used gear?

>>2952569
Why don't you ask them?
And tell Chris he has a lovely beard. Would stroke/10.

>>2952520
>>2952295
Speaking of their tripods does anybody:
a) Know where to get the F-01 Monopod base? I couldn't find it on aliexpress.
b) Know if it's compatible with the E302 or just the E306?

>>2952006
>>2952004
>>2951998
>>2951762
b-b-but M43 cant take pictures muh noise

>>2952549
All-in-one cameras like that are usually a poor compromise. You're in the same price class as a DSLR or mirrorless camera, but are stuck with one lens and an extremely small sensor. And there are bound to be some serious compromises in a lens with that big of a zoom range.

>>2952579
>>2952552

any recommendations on a DLSR of a similar price range?

>>2952573

I've tried to send them an email, but something went wrong, and the mail came back...

yes, Chris is such a nice fellow

>>2952549
>casual
no.
you're better off getting a canon ef-s 55-250mm and an eos m3 or m5.
400mm equivalent.
not 900mm but at least it will be good.

If you're thinking about shooting both videos and photos, which would be best;

A 70D or a 80D? Or even some other, in that price range, camera?

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>>2952549

I saw some damn awesome moon shots taken with a Sony RX-10.

While a proper DSLR and lens could take a better shot, it is also a lot more expensive.


Speaking of moon shots, I have personally been eyeing the Sony/Minolta 500mm mirror lens. Affordable, and has autofocus, a rarity among mirror lenses.

Not sure 500mm is long enough though.

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