Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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So still wanting to upgrade my 550D. Unfortunately the 7D on Craigslist for 500 is gone, but I'm still willing to purchase a 7D full price for a new one. But I also realized a used 1D Mark II goes for around 600-1000 I think. Assuming price depends on actuations, wear, etc.
Anyways, one thing I'm wondering about is if full frame is actually that much better than a crop sensor? Are images better looking or something? The only advantage I can think of is that shooting in tight places won't be so much of a hassle compared to shooting with a crop sensor. I'm not sure if it would be more helpful in action photography.
I also thought of a list thing for the cameras that have their specifications.
Used 1D II: 8.5 FPS, full frame, quite cheap for a used one. On B&H, one of the used ones is $600. 45 AF points ( i think)
Canon 7D: 8 FPS, 1.6x crop (Same as my current 550D), 19 AF points, About $1200 new.
[QUOTE=PenguinKris;39584145]So still wanting to upgrade my 550D. Unfortunately the 7D on Craigslist for 500 is gone, but I'm still willing to purchase a 7D full price for a new one. But I also realized a used 1D Mark II goes for around 600-1000 I think. Assuming price depends on actuations, wear, etc.
Anyways, one thing I'm wondering about is if full frame is actually that much better than a crop sensor? Are images better looking or something? The only advantage I can think of is that shooting in tight places won't be so much of a hassle compared to shooting with a crop sensor. I'm not sure if it would be more helpful in action photography.
I also thought of a list thing for the cameras that have their specifications.
Used 1D II: 8.5 FPS, full frame, quite cheap for a used one. On B&H, one of the used ones is $600. 45 AF points ( i think)
Canon 7D: 8 FPS, 1.6x crop (Same as my current 550D), 19 AF points, About $1200 new.[/QUOTE]
you could also go for a 1Ds.
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-1Ds-11-1-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Body-Only-/170989090984?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item27cfbe78a8[/url]
edit: or if your budget is high enough, 1DS MK ii.
I'd be really down to buy a used 1d series, the only thing holding me back is the number of actuations on a used one. Since it's pretty old, I'm kind of afraid that the shutter will die or something like that.
[QUOTE=PenguinKris;39586043]I'd be really down to buy a used 1d series, the only thing holding me back is the number of actuations on a used one. Since it's pretty old, I'm kind of afraid that the shutter will die or something like that.[/QUOTE]
Each of the cameras in the 1D-series have brutal shutter durability. I don't think anyone would ever need to be concerned, except for those who make the most intensive use of their cameras for extended periods of time.
If you're unsure, ask the seller how long and how intensively the camera has been used, but I don't think you need to worry.
I'm 100 percent sure I posted my opinion about the original 1Ds before on this thread, but i'll just reply again.
You really don't want the original 1Ds. It's a pain in the ass to use because of it's slowness.
If you REALLY want fullframe, just go for a original EOS 5D which actually is a better camera than the first 1Ds from Canon.
I own a 1D classic (which has a 1.3x crop sensor!, just like every other 1D until the 1D X came along), and that camera still appeals to a lot of people for it's speed(it's still the only Canon EOS body that can do 1/16000 shutterspeed as well), but the original 1Ds is a direct opposite of the 1D and is generally disliked for it's slowness (the 1Ds mark II does improve on a lot of points where the original 1Ds came short).
Also, the image quality and noise performance are easily beaten by the 5D classic. The only advantages of 1Ds are that it has a 45 point AF system and full body weather sealing.
But both of the 5D classic and the 1Ds are no speed monsters, and I wouldn't want to use either of them for sports. You really need a normal 1D for sports, just like Canon marketed them back then.
The 1Ds was marketed as a landscape/studio camera, as the 1D was the fast action sports/journalist/reporters camera.
I can buy a original 1Ds for 349 euro, but even for that price I don't want it. I would still like to upgrade my original 1D to a 1D mark II.
And your point about the clicks are valid, but a 1D easily survives 250-300K clicks (which is what they are rated for in the first place). My own 1D has about 160K clicks now and is still happily clicking on.
And also a not of warning: If you DO want to buy a EOS 1D mark II or related series with the old NIMH batteries.
Please do make sure the charger is included. If it's not included it will cost you SERIOUS money, most of the time easily exceeding 150 USD. And don't even get me started how much it costs [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/164262-REG/Canon_2419A005_NC_E2_Battery_Charger.html"]new[/URL].
Anyone have one of these?
[video=youtube;omt-HKc3pag]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omt-HKc3pag[/video]
Is there any significant difference in image quality between the Canon 15-85 and 24-105?
Just asking for opinions here, my decision has come to hinge only on the image quality.
[QUOTE=altern;39601147]Anyone have one of these?
[video=youtube;omt-HKc3pag]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omt-HKc3pag[/video][/QUOTE]
I was planning on getting it when they first announced it, but by the time we finally got stock at work I was a little put off by the lens. I guess that's because I've only had the chance to test it indoors though, so maybe I should just bite the bullet and grab one for the sake of it.
That video does give a pretty good idea of what the lens is about and I'm glad it wasn't just a bashful "this lens is shit" review.
It's cool as a body cap that can take pictures but optically it actually just sucks. F8 is slow on m43 and it takes pictures worse than an iPhone 4S. Just not really worth it
I feel like I would definitely have to invest in one just because it's a lens cap with a lens in it. I don't own a m4/3 camera though
I'd rather just buy a set of body caps for like $5
cant you make your own pinhole lens using a body cap and a drill?
[QUOTE=notlabbet;39607217]cant you make your own pinhole lens using a body cap and a drill?[/QUOTE]
I don't see why you would want to, other than just for fun's sake with a spare body cap you don't actually need.
I am depressed.
[IMG]http://photorumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hasselblad-X-pan.jpeg[/IMG]
I was just about to buy a Xpan in a wonderful condition, just serviced for a low price. I really wanted it but I realized that it would be useless to me because no lab near me will scan panoramic images :(
You can pick up an epson v330 to scan yourself for like $80
[QUOTE=bopie;39608151]You can pick up an epson v330 to scan yourself for like $80[/QUOTE]
Yeah but the quality will be horrible for small format.
[QUOTE=buro;39608672]Yeah but the quality will be horrible for small format.[/QUOTE]
You are right about that, but sometimes it amazes me how much detail some people on this forum can get out of their 35mm negatives with a flatbed scanner like the Epson V500.
Ofcourse to get really good quality out of your negatives you would need a dedicated film scanner which can resolve way more detail.
You could try to get a Nikon Coolscan, but I have no ideas what those will cost you.
[QUOTE=frag4life;39608791]You are right about that, but sometimes it amazes me how much detail some people on this forum can get out of their 35mm negatives with a flatbed scanner like the Epson V500.
Ofcourse to get really good quality out of your negatives you would need a dedicated film scanner which can resolve way more detail.
You could try to get a Nikon Coolscan, but I have no ideas what those will cost you.[/QUOTE]
Well I thought about the coolscan v ed but there are three problems. 1) it's quite expensive 2) it's old 3) i would have to stitch the images together since it doesnt support 24x65mm. I don't want crazy quality. I just want tack sharp 5MP scans. One might get them with a flatbed with mid format film but not small format.
[QUOTE=Killerelf12;39524032]Max of 1/125 on my folding camera, and fixed speed box camera (assuming 1/60 ish.)
I love small apertures and slow speed films![/QUOTE]
got a moskva 5 folding camera, the fastest speed is broken, so the max it's got is 1/100
:v:
[QUOTE=Uber|nooB;39609831]got a moskva 5 folding camera, the fastest speed is broken, so the max it's got is 1/100
:v:[/QUOTE]
stop dat shit down, boih
just nabbed a 35mm rebel 2000 for my photography class. gonna be using my sigma 50mm 1.4 exclusively.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rjAoRdr.jpg[/IMG]
the lens weighs twice as much as the body oh god
what kind of idiot decided to invent silver bodies, they look so much worse than just plain black ones!
[QUOTE=Eltro102;39614160]what kind of idiot decided to invent silver bodies, they look so much worse than just plain black ones![/QUOTE]
It must have been...
[b]THE JAPANESE[/b]
[QUOTE=Eltro102;39614160]what kind of idiot decided to invent silver bodies, they look so much worse than just plain black ones![/QUOTE]
Yeah, it looks terrible. I am glad that they stopped coloring them silver.
So I might try and do some more gig video stuff in the future, and I have some questions about some gear I'm thinking about
So I want to use my a77 with the 16-50mm 2.8, then my Sony condensor for recording audio. It was really dark last night so I was thinking about getting a video light, something like this
[url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009HU6RI8/ref=mw_dp_ra3?pi=SL500_SY125&tag=mercubrows-20[/url]
But there's a bunch that look the same, does anyone have recommendations?
I also need an L bracket to hold the light, since I'm using my current shoe for a microphone. Anyone know of a good L bracket with cold shoes?
Then finally my microphone is nice, but it only records on the left channel , so I have to convert the video to make it into mono so it plays on both channels. Is there any sort of external audio plug I can plug my microphone into to make the signal a true mono? It would let me upload my video directly to YouTube which I don't have to edit anyways since it's just show footage, so this would be awesome.
I'm just doing direct to the camera, I'm not one for syncing in post that sounds like another headache
you could get a stereo > mono 3.5mm adapter somewhere give that a go
Is the Rode videomic pro good for enviroments such as clubs/converts? Was thinking of getting one.
[QUOTE=Elfy;39619396]Is the Rode videomic pro good for enviroments such as clubs/converts? Was thinking of getting one.[/QUOTE]
yes but you're very limited in many ways
[editline]17th February 2013[/editline]
for example, say you get called out to do a film or an event or something where you want to take your mic off camera, you don't want to be doing that with the filmsy cable/construction of a vmp.
[editline]17th February 2013[/editline]
not least because the cable is non-locking so it could fall out and you lose audio
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;39619440]yes but you're very limited in many ways
[editline]17th February 2013[/editline]
for example, say you get called out to do a film or an event or something where you want to take your mic off camera, you don't want to be doing that with the filmsy cable/construction of a vmp.
[editline]17th February 2013[/editline]
not least because the cable is non-locking so it could fall out and you lose audio[/QUOTE]
It'd be used in a controlled environment in a way, like a music video. So if it does fall out then we could do the scene again.
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