What's with this 'new' retro-look...
Sep 26, 2023 06:45:38 #
Bill_de wrote:
What happens when Ai hits the SmartPhone, if it hasn't already?
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People spend too much time on “AI”, but to answer your question, we won’t even notice, because they have whatever computing power is needed {the effect won’t be as dramatic as the uninitiated thinks}.
I’m entering this on my smart phone. Occasionally I will enter something I hadn’t intended to, because it ‘corrected’ something that had’t been wrong. As phones become ‘smarter’, that kind of thing may happen with photos - as long as they provide a way to undo the damage, I don’t see an issue.
Sep 26, 2023 13:35:17 #
Feb 20, 2024 11:43:36 #
Another 'retro' look camera is introduced:
The FUJIFILM X100VI 40.2 MP APS-C Digital Camera
Feb 20, 2024 12:14:27 #
Feb 20, 2024 15:04:16 #
OldCADuser wrote:
Technically you're correct, the Nikon Zf is only available in black, but the Nikon Zfc is the same camera in chrome, and in fact, was introduced first, I guess to help reinforce that 'retro-look'. Note that the last chrome camera I had was a Minolta XG-M which I bought in 1982.
The Zfc and Zf are totally different. Full frame vs d.
I have a Zfc and it substantially outperforms the D500.
Mirrorless is our future.
If the Zf ever comes in chrome, I will buy it in a minute.
Thx.
Feb 20, 2024 15:29:41 #
Feb 20, 2024 22:35:19 #
JacksonHD
Loc: NorCal
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
... "- for me "retro" is a Speedgraphic, an Ascorlight strobe, and a 35 lb case full of Graphmatic film holders. ...
Feb 21, 2024 03:17:35 #
OldCADuser wrote:
Another 'retro' look camera is introduced:
No fake advance lever, but fake rewind knob !
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Intentional fake vs accidental retro look.
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Most retro looks 1970s. "Z" looks early 1950s.
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Humplessness looks retro by default.
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The "Buck Rogers" look: Verrrrry 1950s.
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Feb 21, 2024 11:36:37 #
Speaking of faux controls, look at the top of the FUJIFILM X100VI. They even set the ISO using a secondary dial inside the shutter control, just like you set the ASA years ago (only there was no 'A' option). And I swear that the shutter release button allows an old mechanical cable release:
Feb 21, 2024 14:41:16 #
OldCADuser wrote:
Speaking of faux controls, look at the top of the FUJIFILM X100VI. They even set the ISO using a secondary dial inside the shutter control, just like you set the ASA years ago (only there was no 'A' option). And I swear that the shutter release button allows an old mechanical cable release:
So Fuji goes with the Triple A system. Which is kind of nice in my opinion. Getting rid of the SPAM dial (actually it's PSAM).
Feb 21, 2024 16:08:38 #
OldCADuser wrote:
Speaking of faux controls, look at the top of the FUJIFILM X100VI. They even set the ISO using a secondary dial inside the shutter control, just like you set the ASA years ago (only there was no 'A' option). And I swear that the shutter release button allows an old mechanical cable release:
Shutter button does appear to be for a threaded cable release, same as Pen-F.
Real threaded shutter button and fake shutter speed dial that controls colors and "art" filters.
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Feb 21, 2024 16:35:05 #
User ID wrote:
Shutter button does appear to be for a threaded cable release, same as Pen-F.
Don't get me wrong, back in my film days, I used a threaded cable release with my various Minolta SLR's, but now, with my Sony's, I've got both wired and wireless shutter releases that connect using a mini-USB port on the camera. And my wireless release includes an intervalometer option which allows me to shoot time-lapse sequences, like I did during the recent annular solar eclipse this past October, as seen below:
Sequence of the Annular Solar Eclipse shot from Hobbs, New Mexico, - October 2023 - Sony a6000, 18-135mm
Feb 21, 2024 16:35:06 #
User ID wrote:
Shutter button does appear to be for a threaded cable release, same as Pen-F.
My fingers would never stop fumbling
Feb 21, 2024 18:25:00 #
Feb 22, 2024 11:11:19 #
I just want a pen-F 2.0.... Is that asking too much ? OMD could sell a million to people like me who missed the boat.
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