Why always a new SLR?
Nov 5, 2013 09:21:24 #
Is there anyone left, as far as reviewers go, which can and will give an honest and truthful review of a camera without someone feeding the reviewers wallet and pulling his/her strings? Seems like now a days it is tell the masses anything, even lie, just sell the cameras.
Nov 5, 2013 09:36:45 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Nikonian72 wrote:
Been there; tried that. I like my APS-C DSLR.
I will continue to recommend DSLRs.
I will continue to recommend DSLRs.
Thanks Douglas, I agree. Can the ulitmate photographic machine being introduced today actually be better than the one the same manufacturer tried to convince us last Thursday that we must have in order to capture a worthwhile image???
Nov 5, 2013 09:58:22 #
authorizeduser wrote:
Is there anyone left, as far as reviewers go, which can and will give an honest and truthful review of a camera without someone feeding the reviewers wallet and pulling his/her strings? Seems like now a days it is tell the masses anything, even lie, just sell the cameras.
Sansmirror.com bythom. Tom Hogan
Or Steve Huff photo
Nov 5, 2013 10:07:00 #
sr71 wrote:
Sansmirror.com bythom. Tom Hogan
Or Steve Huff photo
Or Steve Huff photo
One more...
http://tashley1.zenfolio.com/blog
Nov 5, 2013 10:12:59 #
n3eg wrote:
I decided to start a new topic here rather than be snarky in the other two posts from absolute newbies here.
Why is the first thing new camera purchasers ALWAYS refer to a SLR? Have they considered if they really need the OVF, or the size, or the shorter DOF? Do they even stop to think about something like M4/3 Olympus and Panasonic, Fuji X series, Nikon mirrorless, and so on? Have they even heard of smaller formats?
Hopefully if they read this post, they will now.
Why is the first thing new camera purchasers ALWAYS refer to a SLR? Have they considered if they really need the OVF, or the size, or the shorter DOF? Do they even stop to think about something like M4/3 Olympus and Panasonic, Fuji X series, Nikon mirrorless, and so on? Have they even heard of smaller formats?
Hopefully if they read this post, they will now.
I read this thread earlier today and wanted to come back and add my 2 cents worth. Really, what's wrong with enjoying ownership of a good SLR if it makes you happy? Some people own fast sports cars capable of doing 160+ mph and probably never get anywhere near that speed. Those cars sit in a garage most of the time but the owners still enjoy them even though a Yugo would get them from point A to point B.
I don't know much about "bridge" cameras etc. Perhaps they would be lighter, cheaper, and just as sharp as my D7100, but at this point in my life, it isn't JUST about picture quality. My point is that we are all motivated by different things. To the "photographers photographer", the final image is the all important aspect. To some hobbyists, there is room to also enjoy using a fine piece of equipment and that's ok too. To a newbie, they should be aware of all the options, (which is what you're saying). I just don't think we should throw the SLR out with the bath water as an option for them, even if they do shoot on auto. IMO.
Nov 5, 2013 10:13:55 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
National Geographic. No one there has EVER submitted a photo essay using am M4/3 Olympus and Panasonic, Fuji X series, Nikon mirrorless, or so on.
Veeeery interesting...if true! And where would one go to confirm that as incontrovertible fact rather than simply wishful thinking by a Nikanon fanboy who expects not to be challenged as to the veracity of his statement?
Dave in SD
Nov 5, 2013 10:24:27 #
There are some tools we know are pretty underwhelming. M43/APSc and FF sensors are going to give each other a good run against each other.
Skills will always outclass the tools we use. I can make a striking image with M43 or film or a D800. If you cant, sounds like a personal problem to me.
Skills will always outclass the tools we use. I can make a striking image with M43 or film or a D800. If you cant, sounds like a personal problem to me.
Nov 5, 2013 10:28:29 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Hate to burst your bubble...but...
http://www.jaydickman.net/Information/Bio/1/
Bio photo is em5 and 75mm...a killer combo...now even better on the em1.
Pulitzer and National Geo...I'd say he's legit...as are m4/3 cameras.
http://www.jaydickman.net/Information/Bio/1/
Bio photo is em5 and 75mm...a killer combo...now even better on the em1.
Pulitzer and National Geo...I'd say he's legit...as are m4/3 cameras.
Fantastic photography...
Horrible website.... Stick to photography...lol.
Nov 5, 2013 10:32:01 #
Am old timer returning to photography as a hobby after 10 years with point and shoot 4mb digital Nikon. Have been looking at dslr because I am familiar with slr and want easy control over DOF. Don't know anything about mirrorless, 4/3 and other newer formats. Seriously considering refurbished Nikon D5100 or D3200 and am about ready to pull the trigger. If you have suggestions of specific camera(s) in these other formats that I should look at before deciding, please tell me. Budget is $500 body and lens.
Nov 5, 2013 10:32:51 #
Why a DSLR? Because I want to see what the camera sees. I have 4 micro 4/3 mirror less cameras and rarely use them. For me Framing, focus, and even seeing what is on the display tedious and I often miss a good shot. Tried the hood loupe route but that display is still not the same as true SLR.
John
John
Nov 5, 2013 10:42:14 #
Clif
Loc: Central Ca.
Nat Geo and SI and others just say they were shot with those high priced brands, they really used their Baby Brownie.
Nov 5, 2013 10:42:41 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
National Geographic. No one there has EVER submitted a photo essay using am M4/3 Olympus and Panasonic, Fuji X series, Nikon mirrorless, or so on.
And those photographers are the cream of the crop pros,
NOT beginners.
Nov 5, 2013 10:46:37 #
bull drink water wrote:
ask yourselves ths question if you just bought a new camera. what percentage of the features of the old camera did i really use?
You don't usually buy a camera because it has a zillion features. You buy it because it has the features you need.
Nov 5, 2013 10:51:29 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
Bob Yankle wrote:
I shoot with a Fujifilm X-S1 too. Great camera, good reach, can do just about anything ..... but can never live up to Canon "L" series glass. And THAT's the thing .... most of those other cameras you spoke of are shooting through diameters of 15 to maybe 40mm while my Canon is shooting at 52 to 87mm of honkin'-light-admitting-real-estate. Don't try to tell me those others can compete with that.
I shoot canon full frames and L glass but my friend who shoots M9's might argue with this real estate premises.
Nov 5, 2013 13:54:24 #
I had to compromise years ago when I bought my first digital camera. Seeing as I had several decades of slides and negatives I opted for an Olympus C5050 and a Minolta film scanner. Although the camera has served me quite well for the past several years, it did not take long for me to realize it's short comings. I'm join to by my first DSLR and I look forward to expanding my horizons once again. In the mean time keep smiling.
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