Flat Full Frame
Apr 21, 2017 04:48:00 #
I have had this question for some time, and the introduction of the a9 is the trigger that revved up my curiosity. Mirrorless cameras, in most cases, eliminated the need for a penta/porro prism and made flat top cameras (much like rangefinder cameras) and many were able to incorporate a LVF and/or EVF. Even though the body would be slightly larger, why is Sony (and, for that matter, Canikon) keeping that blasted arch design? Would anyone else like to see an (affordable) full frame camera with a flat or stepped too?
Apr 21, 2017 05:25:34 #
Could be stuffed with electronics?
Kind of like taking a picture with an iPhone, you hear the shutter click and the motor drive that advances a new frame of film. I doubt there is any film in an iPhone.
It could be that people expect a camera to look like a camera.
Kind of like taking a picture with an iPhone, you hear the shutter click and the motor drive that advances a new frame of film. I doubt there is any film in an iPhone.
It could be that people expect a camera to look like a camera.
Apr 21, 2017 05:29:31 #
Apr 21, 2017 05:45:14 #
I have a hold at arms length and shoot camera, but I prefer a eye level viewfinder. so that I can brace the camera against my face.
Apr 21, 2017 05:50:20 #
tradio wrote:
Could be stuffed with electronics?
Kind of like taking a picture with an iPhone, you hear the shutter click and the motor drive that advances a new frame of film. I doubt there is any film in an iPhone.
It could be that people expect a camera to look like a camera.
Kind of like taking a picture with an iPhone, you hear the shutter click and the motor drive that advances a new frame of film. I doubt there is any film in an iPhone.
It could be that people expect a camera to look like a camera.
You mean like a Leica?
Apr 21, 2017 05:59:28 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
Arch design?
Like the hump on a DSLR or some bridge cameras. I'd like to see a flat topped full frame mirrorless, like a Leica, Fuji, Voightlander, etc., only, of course a bit larger. Actually, it wouldn't have to be much larger; look how much they fit into a Leica M-10.
Yeah, I know I'm dreaming, but there's a one in a gazillion chance that some Sony engineer will see this and design it as the next new camera. Based on Canikon's response to users, I'm not sure they can read.
Apr 21, 2017 06:51:21 #
What is Canikon? Why don't you write Sony and tell them how stupid they are? Spend some time doing some photography instead of writing dumb articles just to see you name in print.
Apr 21, 2017 07:02:00 #
BHC wrote:
I have had this question for some time, and the in... (show quote)
It flips opens to hold M&Ms, Skittles, etc.
Seriously, that's where the viewfinder is. An LCD-only camera would not sell for that price. The could have raised the whole top to make it flat, but they decided not to do that. Compared to the expensive competition, the new Sony is much lighter and about an inch smaller horizontally and vertically, so it's not like it makes the comedy too big.
Apr 21, 2017 08:32:59 #
BHC wrote:
I have had this question for some time, and the in... (show quote)
Don't forget Olympus. Mine also has that "blasted arch" on top. It is not in my way, and seems rather practical: On top of it is a hot shoe where I can "park" my flash. Right below the hot shoe is the viewfinder so I press the camera against my face and so provide some stability as compared to using the monitor for a viewfinder and holding the camera at arm's length in front of me.
Have you never noticed that the more things change the more they stay the same?
I'll keep the blasted arch, thank you very much!
BTW, mine is not a FF, but I don't think that would make much difference in designing the camera.
Apr 21, 2017 14:12:19 #
cthahn wrote:
What is Canikon? Why don't you write Sony and tell them how stupid they are? Spend some time doing some photography instead of writing dumb articles just to see you name in print.
Are you insane? Never mind; don't answer that question. It's already obvious! Now back off please!
Apr 22, 2017 06:05:50 #
BHC wrote:
I have had this question for some time, and the in... (show quote)
Nope, I like the viewfinder exactly where they put it on top. That is one reason the M5 intrigues me as there is finally a viewfinder in a location I prefer. Yes, I have used the cameras with the rangefinder location including a Canon II series rangefinder camera that was a copy externally to the old Leicas.
Apr 22, 2017 07:56:09 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Nope, I like the viewfinder exactly where they put it on top.
When I pick up a "flat" camera, I sometimes have to search for the viewfinder. That lump on tops makes the search much easier.
Apr 22, 2017 10:37:37 #
tradio wrote:
It could be that people expect a camera to look like a camera.
Yup. Nikon started it with the FtN Photomic. The bigger bump on top showed that you were a true professional.
Apr 22, 2017 11:59:10 #
OddJobber wrote:
Yup. Nikon started it with the FtN Photomic. The bigger bump on top showed that you were a true professional.
I believe there were earlier pentaprisims but Nikon did make it very clear where it was and what to do with it. I still like the looks of them very much and keep a couple here in the house.
Apr 22, 2017 13:13:22 #
Sounds to me like you would like all mirror-less cameras to resemble an I-phone. Get yourself one and be content with your desires. Lol
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