The PHOTOGRAPHY Thread

#226
#226
Mmmmmmmm, hairy...

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#227
#227
Oskie Volum said:
I'll have my guy let me know when new fixed batches start coming in, and let u know. Wonder if it's going to be a simple firmware update fix...

One of my huntin buddies is one of the main guys at The DMN and they r canon guys over there. I'll ask him what he thinks about those issues. Trust me these guys don't spend time on forums, and they know more about this kind of stuff then 99.999% of the folks on there.

I'm like u when it comes to getting the new stuff. I wait for all the kinks to get taken out.
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Supposedly they're already shipping some with a new LCD top cover. Have seen one of the new ones yet.
 
#229
#229
l3rewski said:
Yep. With basically unlimited access to a bunch of topnotch Nikkor glass, it just made sense to switch. Plus, if we have multiple people covering an event, like football, there aren't enough bodies to go around, so having my own will be nice.
My budget is tight, and I don't make money doing this (not sure if I ever plan to), so my personal kit will be small and slowly put together. So far I have a 12-24/4 and a 50/1.8G. D7000 is coming soon. Still trying to decide on the rest. Maybe a 85/1.8 and/or a third-party dedicated macro, like the Tokina 100 or Sigma 150, since I'm going to miss my Canon macro. I'm not even going to bother with zooms until I can afford another one with a pretty gold ring.
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Yeah this seems to be the way a person choice is made. Something forces it from the beginning and it sticks. Nothing wrong with some tamron, tokina, or sigma glass. I'd stick to those only unless u want to get into the new Zeiss stuff which is way to expensive.

Im a huge fan of Tokina's 11-16/2.8 for the small sensor. Heck Tamarons 70-300 VC is pretty much no different than Nikkons VR. Tamaron may make it for them *wink*wink* :whistling:
 
#230
#230
crazyguy said:
Supposedly they're already shipping some with a new LCD top cover. Have seen one of the new ones yet.
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That's weird. So is everyone that got one already having to send it in to Canon to get their LCD top cover repaired/switched out? That's a major hassle. I was told it was a small problem in complete darkness, and it was fixed with a firmware upgrade.
 
#231
#231
I'm a huge Tokina fan as well. I love the build of Tokinas especially. I had a 16-50/2.8 (still trying to sell it), and it rarely left the camera. I've read stellar reviews on the 11-16, but I like the range of the 14-24 better for my use. I had a Sigma 70-200/2.8 that was impressive for the cost. If money wasn't a concern, I'd consider their 120-300/2.8 for sports and wildlife. The 150 macro seems to be a stellar lens. So yeah, I'm not anti-third-party at all. It just makes re-sale a little tougher sometimes.
 
#233
#233
Oskie Volum said:
That's weird. So is everyone that got one already having to send it in to Canon to get their LCD top cover repaired/switched out? That's a major hassle. I was told it was a small problem in complete darkness, and it was fixed with a firmware upgrade.
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yeah, that's what they're telling the public- but i've had friends tell me they can see it in the raw images.
 
#234
#234
crazyguy said:
yeah, that's what they're telling the public- but i've had friends tell me they can see it in the raw images.
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That sux.... It's going to be pretty backed up and take at least 3-4 weeks to get it back. I'd be pissed...

...but again thats why (like you) I skip on the first batch(es).
 
#235
#235
l3rewski said:
I'm a huge Tokina fan as well. I love the build of Tokinas especially. I had a 16-50/2.8 (still trying to sell it), and it rarely left the camera. I've read stellar reviews on the 11-16, but I like the range of the 14-24 better for my use. I had a Sigma 70-200/2.8 that was impressive for the cost. If money wasn't a concern, I'd consider their 120-300/2.8 for sports and wildlife. The 150 macro seems to be a stellar lens. So yeah, I'm not anti-third-party at all. It just makes re-sale a little tougher sometimes.
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Well Tokina was created by ex-Nikon engineers back in the day, so they do solid work. Sigma's 70-200 is solid too especially for the price. Great for parents that just want to take pics of their family. Throw it on a manfrotto monopod for 60-70 bucks, and you've saved over 1500 bucks. They finally came out with their OS system, but can still be pricey for the avg parent.
 
#237
#237
anyone ever used a schneider tilt? I think i'm going to rent one...Tired of guessing on exposure with film and my canon t/s. I get it right most of the time...but it's rarely perfect.
 
#238
#238
crazyguy said:
anyone ever used a schneider tilt? I think i'm going to rent one...Tired of guessing on exposure with film and my canon t/s. I get it right most of the time...but it's rarely perfect.
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I've never used one. Never gotten into the t/s stuff. Played around with some of the Lens Babies stuff, but that's about it.

What kind of stuff are you doing with it?
 
#244
#244
Nerd-Vol said:
Any suggestion for a good, cheap (under $150), camera?
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Obviously you are looking for a point and shoot. Give my guy Eugene over at Competitive Cameras a call (easy google find). Tell him someone on here suggested him. He'll suggest the best for you in your price range. You have to pay for shipping but save on taxes so it'll turn a tad cheaper at that range. Also, I promise you won't be dealing with a shady bunch like most online places.

Let me know what you end up getting.
 
#245
#245
I have a Nikon P7000. It's a top of the line point and shoot. Very comparable to Cannon's G series. It takes excellent photos, they look like DSLR pics. Very good in low light and macro modes. They seem to not be very popular and I don't know why. Anyone else worked with one before?
 
#246
#246
Chris4Vols22 said:
I have a Nikon P7000. It's a top of the line point and shoot. Very comparable to Cannon's G series. It takes excellent photos, they look like DSLR pics. Very good in low light and macro modes. They seem to not be very popular and I don't know why. Anyone else worked with one before?
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P7000 is a great camera for the $500 range it's in. Reason why it's not as popular as it should be is because Nikon was late to the game with it. Canon's G series has been around for a VERY VERY long time. Nikon tried to compete with the G series but couldn't until they came out with the P7000. Canon was on the G12 (Canon skipped some #s so not a total of 12 models) until Nikon caught up with them.

The G-series would be used by many professionals as a "scout" camera per se (or a personal point and shoot for a professional). You were out and about and didn't want to take all your gear you knew that it would allow you to get great pics. Also, a lot of DIE-HARD Nikon guys (Nikon is more the high-end clientele favorite) would bite the bullet and have to buy the Canon G series. Many hated doing so and were embarrassed about it.

With all that said...I go back to Nikon being late to the game. At the time that they came out with the P7000 Olympus had come out with their Pen Series which was the same size as the P7000 and Canon G series. Its a completely different camera as those two, but fit the same market with better shots. Olympus did so well with the Pen Nikon came out with the Nikon1 to compete with it. That's huge for Olympus cause they are way way way behind Nikon and Canon. Not saying they are anywhere near them now, but it a least blew some breath back into them.

The Nikon guys that hated buying the G series gave them away and got into the Pen series before the P7000 came out. So they were already sold on it, and Nikon couldn't get all of them back just because they came out with a good camera. Olympus did themselves a huge favor with the Pen series when they finally moved over to SD cards instead of the memory cards they were stubborn about getting out of.

Don't get me wrong the P7000 is a really really good camera. Hope I helped clear things up for you.
 
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#248
#248
Fuji has really pushed hard into this market as well with the xpro-1 and earlier models. They're all neat cameras, but i'm not a fan. If i'm going to adjust manual exposure, i want an amazing image. Leica it is. :)
 
#249
#249
vol_in_il said:
Sounds like your recomending an Olympus pen series
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It's a good camera, but not what I like in that arena. I have a G12 (got it before all others came on the market), and I have no need to change unless something were to happen to it. I would probably look at the P7100 (7000 upgrade) or whichever the next upgrade is if I had to get a new one.

Like CrazyGuy mentioned the Leica is very good too in this market, and I would look at it along with the Nikon. Even the Canon just in case. I'll go to my camera guy and have him put all 3 in front of me, and let me see what I like best. I don't think I'll really ever give Fuji a shot, but to each their own.

The Pen Series isn't really comfortable for me to hold. Kind of awkward. I like the G-series and the P7100 and even the Leica cause they are more of a rugged point a shoot with good quality shots. Just fits my needs in that arena. It's just preference though, as it all depends on your need.

With that said...if I wanted a smaller DSLR type (not a pt and shoot like the others I mentioned) in the $500-1000 range the Pen series would be tough to beat for the quality of shot and size. I just don't care for no viewfinder and just looking at the screen for taking the shot even though you can get a viewfinder piece for it.
 
#250
#250
I was kindof kidding with the Leica comment. They're a little pricey for most, the M9 is a beast of a camera though.
 
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