Posts for: brrywill
Dec 4, 2018 22:17:31 #
corpsol wrote:
I have been asked by a friend to research the possibility that this camera may be worth something of value. I have absolutely no knowledge of this camera, and would like to get reliable information on possible resale. I know the usual suspects; MPB, KEH, ADORAMA, ETC. But is there a better venue for ‘antique’ photography equipment?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Aaaggg! My beloved Hasselblad 500C an antique? This is the first time I've thought of it that way....but I guess you are right. Now I feel like an antique
Nov 23, 2018 02:10:27 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
I am thoroughly enjoying shooting medium format (M... (show quote)
My first camera was a 120 TLR, and in High School I was lucky enough to work for a Hassy dealer and managed to buy my first Hasselblad with the employee discount. So I started with square format and never looked back. I shot with Hassy's my entire life and loved the square format. When I went to medium format digital I bought a Fuji 50S. The Fuji has the square option and still gives you a 33x33 image area. I love the square format, it is practical, versatile, and convenient. I long for the day Hasselblad, or any camera company for that matter, brings out a 50x50mm square sensor. It is long overdue.
Oct 23, 2018 03:57:49 #
dougbev3 wrote:
I have several Nikon cameras and lenses. I have been looking at getting a medium format camera just to see if I would like it better. My question is …. For those who have, would you do it again? Is it that much better?
In a word, yes. I started with a Hasselblad H4d-50 but found the menu system too cumbersome and slow, so I switched to a Fuji GFX-50s and it's surface controls, and I am thrilled with it. The files are nothing short of stunning. Remember though, it is just like shooting film medium format cameras, they are bigger and heavier and a bit slower to operate, so it depends a little on your type of shooting and your needs.
Sep 11, 2018 21:58:49 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Then you will be wasting money when your Z6 arrives and find out it also has a blur filter in front of the sensor.
So make sure you stick with your Nikon Z6 and pretend that it doesn't have one as you will never know the difference it seems.
So make sure you stick with your Nikon Z6 and pretend that it doesn't have one as you will never know the difference it seems.
Ok, I found the article. This is from a Nikon press release on August 23, Melville, NY. All I have to hang my hat on is Nikon's own words. If anyone has information to the contrary, I am open. I have no interest in buying another camera with a low-pass filter. My Fuji GFX has me spoiled.
"Primary Features of the Z7 and Z6
Equipped with a new backside illumination Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels
A backside illumination CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter, with focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels, has been adopted for both the Z7 and the Z6. The Z7 has 45.7 effective megapixels, and supports ISO 64–25600 range of standard sensitivities (reduction to the equivalent of ISO 32 and expansion to the equivalent of ISO 102400 is also possible). The Z6 has an effective pixel count of 24.5 megapixels, and supports a broad range of standard sensitivities, from ISO 100–51200 (additional reduction to the equivalent of ISO 50 and expansion to the equivalent of ISO 204800)."
Sep 7, 2018 12:38:53 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Then you will be wasting money when your Z6 arrives and find out it also has a blur filter in front of the sensor.
So make sure you stick with your Nikon Z6 and pretend that it doesn't have one as you will never know the difference it seems.
So make sure you stick with your Nikon Z6 and pretend that it doesn't have one as you will never know the difference it seems.
I just read the article yesterday, will see if I can find a link. Basically it said the new Nikon sensors are back-illuminated and neither model required a low pass filter. If you look at the specs they only have listed a primary color filter. The Canon specs clearly list a low pass filter.
Sep 7, 2018 02:12:32 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
As a shooter of both Canon and Nikon DSLR's, I was excited to see the Canon offering. Neat lenses, 6 more MP than the Nikon Z6, I really thought they might be on the right track. Then I saw it, and I couldn't believe my eyes, Canon never changes. They stuck a low pass filter in that thing....the blur filter. As a landscape guy, it turned me off immediately. Looks like a Z6 is on my agenda for Spring, maybe a 7, not sure yet.
Aug 31, 2018 16:10:29 #
Aug 31, 2018 15:58:52 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Describe to me how would it be? What features and controls and shape and size would it have?
Probably like the Fuji X body CatMarley just posted. The controls are perfect, small body with FF sensor.
Aug 31, 2018 15:32:06 #
CatMarley wrote:
You are right. I am one who had migrated to Fuji from Nikon because I found the menu systems and lack of external controls increasingly annoying. A mirrorless Nikon FM would be my dream camera!
It would be a best seller for sure. Not sure why Nikon hasn't picked up on the idea, I think they could do it using the new Z platform.
Aug 31, 2018 15:25:37 #
camerapapi wrote:
You are hard on technology or technology is hard o... (show quote)
Yes, in fact I did keep most of my old film cameras. I thought they were worth more as nostalgic shelf pieces than the little they are getting for them these days.
Actually though, I think you might have missed my point. I wasn't knocking digital per se, just the way they rolled it out. They could have maintained many of the manual controls from film cameras and still institute the menu alternative, like Fuji and the Df ended up doing. However, the designers choose to quit cold turkey. But I agree, digital as a technology is light years ahead of using film, not to mention the savings in processing. It also has served to bring many more people into photography with the small automatic cameras and phones, which is a good thing.
Aug 31, 2018 15:07:22 #
chrisg-optical wrote:
I can't speak for the MF GFX series but one plus w... (show quote)
Agreed, I use them both.
Aug 31, 2018 15:04:30 #
olemikey wrote:
Mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as primary manual controls - would sit well with me, everything else can be buttons or menu. I like the look of the newer Fuji's, but haven't handled one yet.
The Fuji's have a great feel, kind of like the old Leicas. Although the GFX choose to put a window like the H-1 instead of a third wheel. I would have preferred the third knob instead, but still very nice.
Aug 31, 2018 15:00:50 #
leftj wrote:
They have. Ken Wheeler is one who pointed it out early on.
Really? Did not see that, will have to check it out. Thanks for the correction.
Aug 31, 2018 14:45:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That would only result in twice the number of people on the waiting list. They have already sold out their first production run. At this point, they can sell them as fast as they can make them. I wouldn't be surprised to see a $300 price increase.
Please, don't give them any ideas!
Aug 30, 2018 21:54:44 #
imagemeister wrote:
I am afraid the Df has wound up as an experiment that Nikon has rejected .......8-(
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It does look that way, unfortunately.