Posts: Nortfish | Ugly Hedgehog

Nikon to end camera production in Japan

CHG_CANON wrote:

When you stop chasing the wrong things, you fall further behind.

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Oct 13, 2023 12:05:48 #

Lens Blur by AI

The new focusing tool in Lightroom is, as are others, a way to solve the problem of highlighting the chosen subject.
Will it always work? No. Only by using and determining it's best function will it become part of the PP tool kit.
In my opinion anything that gives the possibility of improving an image in PP has a place. The trick is finding where it fits for you.

Oct 7, 2023 20:54:11 #

Jagnut07 wrote:

I had a somewhat similar situation, although I alr... (show quote)

I had a similar experience on my last trip to Europe. I took a Lumix FZ 280. It zooms from 20 to 1200mm. When I reviewed my pictures I found that the vast majority of them were under 100 mm .Many at the 20mm point. If the sensor was a little larger I would stick with it.

Oct 7, 2023 08:42:13 #

Based on the collective input from all of you, I bought an 18-135 from KEH. It came yesterday and i promptly took it out and did some comparative shooting with it. I took a serious of shots using my 16-60 and 70-210.
Conclusion: 1) The relative IQ of all lenses was similar. 2) The loss of 2mm(16 vs. 18) was negligible.3) At 100% on my monitor the 18-135 at 135( effective 200) seemed a tiny bit sharper. At 18 vs 16 my kit lens did great.
Bottom line. I'm keeping the new lens since the images are close but not having to change lenses is a major win.
I think I will order the 6600 and try it out against my NEX. Thanks to all of you for your help.
Norton

Oct 4, 2023 08:01:44 #

gwilliams6 wrote:

Use what works for you and your budget, and be happy.

Cheers and best to you.

Certainly makes sense.

Oct 4, 2023 08:01:00 #

MDI Mainer wrote:

I will say that I've had nothing but superlative results buying from (and selling to/trading with) MPB.

I'm probably going to trade my old lenses with them, Thanks.

Oct 4, 2023 07:59:12 #

Basil_O wrote:

If you like the NEX 6, you will love the A6600. I made that change a couple of years ago and am thrilled with what that camera will do. For me, the biggest factors were image stabilization and the ability to use my legacy glass with an adapter without too many hang ups in focusing. You may wish to rent one to see if it works for you.

Good to hear. Thanks

Oct 3, 2023 21:34:07 #

gwilliams6 wrote:

If budget is your major determining factor, they y... (show quote)

I'm thinking about it. Just not sure the new features are that important to me, Even the 6600 is a big jump. I now use a NEX-6, which I really like.

Oct 3, 2023 09:51:43 #

gwilliams6 wrote:

I agree with MDI Mainer that you should go for the... (show quote)

Thank you very much. the lens rating chart will be a very big help.

Oct 3, 2023 09:48:50 #

gfwhite5000 wrote:

That is Exactly what I have done and we're just back from a cruise in the Med.
The 18-135mm is the best of both worlds and I have not seen any real difference in my images.
I mount my strap to one of the studs and let it haring off of my left side and use it like a sholder holster. Extra batteries and SD cards are a real help too.

Thanks for the input.

Oct 3, 2023 09:46:53 #

billnikon wrote:

I have been on several Viking river trips and I ha... (show quote)

Understand how you feel. I have a Lumix bridge and as light as it is I find it sometimes annoying. I am taking a Viking cruise later this month. Starting in Budapest and ending in Amsterdam. I pretty much decided to get a 6600 and use my 16-50 for most shots. I think that the 50 (effective 75mm) with CIZ giving me effective 150 should cover most everything . I can always do some cropping in post to make up for the relatively short reach.

Any thoughts?

Oct 3, 2023 09:40:18 #

OldCADuser wrote:

Note that I'm currently using an a6500 and while I... (show quote)

Big help. Many thanks. I think I am going to bit the bullet and get the 6600. With CIZ I believe I can get away with my 16-50 for most touring shots since they will mostly be city scenes. Using the 16 for wider and the 50 with CIZ for those close ups .

Oct 3, 2023 09:33:54 #

MDI Mainer wrote:

Actually there have been reports that the A6700 tends to overheat and shut down when used extensively for high-end video work, since it lacks the on-board processor cooling features of Sony's video-focused models.

And the auto-focus, processor and like upgrades on the A6700 apply equally to still and video work.

So while the A6700 has many video enhancements over the A6600, it does in fact offer many worthwhile upgrades for the still shooter as well.

TRUE. I see a deal on a like new 6600 at MPB that looks almost too good to resist. $844. A big drop from it's $1300
new price.

Oct 2, 2023 08:22:42 #

Jeffcs wrote:

I’ve done the 1 lens trip big mistake especially sense some of the small fast Sony lenses are light as well
I think I’d run with the 18-135 or 18-105 and take the 11f1.8 in my bag

I hear you. A definite thought.

Oct 2, 2023 08:19:33 #

wireloose wrote:

If you are on a budget look at the A6300 too. It has the newer sensor and phase detect af, but is available quite cheaply compared to the newest models. Might allow you to have your cake and eat it- look at KEH and MPB for body and lens, they will give you bit extra if you are doing a swap.

Good idea. Thanks.

I am trying to get as current as possible since I will not be getting another camera any time soon. I would go with the 6700, but I don't take many videos and most of the upgrades seem to be for the video shooter.