Gear discussion thread v. "I got some new gear and I got to post it here" - General

[QUOTE=garychencool;42225167]In the video, the guy said that it doesn't matter if you're shooting FF or crop on a 50mm, it still distorts things.[/QUOTE] it's a rectilinear lens, on a crop it looks perfectly fine because the more distorted parts near the edges are (surprise) cropped off

I think it's the guys own fault he wants to take a perfect headshot portrait with a 50mm, of course you're going to notice distortion that way.

[QUOTE=garychencool;42230010]So what's "wrong" with this guy?[/quote] [QUOTE=codenamecueball;42232680]don't present opinion as fucking fact.[/QUOTE] Exactly, the majority of this guy's videos seem to be 'it's either my way or you are doing it wrong'. Don't listen to people who display this kind of behavior. [QUOTE=garychencool;42230010]That's why video with zoom lenses is almost always the best choice[/QUOTE] If you really have to cover multiple angles maybe. The thing is zoom lenses are heavy, big, tighter apperture (most zooms don't go lower than 3.5) and the image quality is not as good as a prime. As I said before you're probably better of buying some vintage lenses for dirt cheap (just keep looking!!) and then import some mount adapters from China. Saves money and prime lenses really force you to think about your composition and perspective which will only make you a better videographer.

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;42232680]don't present opinion as fucking fact.[/QUOTE] The guy in the video is wrong though about perspective distortion. He says that 50mm on APS-c is distorted but 75mm on FF is not, and that's wrong. They are exactly the same thing. Whether or not 50 is a "portrait lens" is an opinion, but his ideas about perspective distortion are wrong.

I think mold started to grow in my Yashica-D's viewfinder. Took it apart, cleaned it up really nicely, and replaced the viewfinder-screen-thing. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bVp6YX3l.jpg?1[/IMG] All better now :3

not entirely sure where this should go. i've always been interested in photography but never owned a DSLR. where would be a good point to start learning? any like guides or anything?

[QUOTE=sloppy_joes;42250429]not entirely sure where this should go. i've always been interested in photography but never owned a DSLR. where would be a good point to start learning? any like guides or anything?[/QUOTE] Basically get a camera and start shooting. There are plenty of tips online as far as exposing an image properly, understanding the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. A lot of people will recommend starting with film, as the cameras are dirt cheap, and it can help teach you good composition practices.

the reason i wanted to read about it beforehand was because i want a camera that doesn't fuck me in terms of lens usage. i was looking at the nikon d5100 but they use all these terms im not familiar with and i'm not sure which lens are compatible. film, you say though?

if its a nikon lens and it has "AF-S" in the name then it will work with and autofocus and all that cool stuff on any nikon DSLR [editline]20th September 2013[/editline] [URL="http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm"]http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm[/URL]

basically all your photos will look like shit until you get good at photography and then you'll look at them and think wow these photos still look like shit [editline]20th September 2013[/editline] but then you'll be wrong

pretty much if you think your work is great you need to rethink what you're doing being happy with it is fine, being proud is okay but if you think your work is flawless, nah. remember you can't always explain what's behind a photo to the viewer, it has to speak for itself most of the time. on facepunch you're lucky as you can ask questions and chat about process, thought etc but it's not always like this.

Just go take photos and you'll realize a bunch of things

Snagged myself a Lumix G5 for half off, 359$. I'm gonna lose out on some features of the G6, but the quality is about the same, and the missing features aren't really worth a 400$ price difference. I'm excited, my first decent camera! [URL]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MB71IS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/URL] if anyone wants to see the sale. [editline]20th September 2013[/editline] Damn, they've got a bundled lens for more than half off as well (if you order it with a G5 only)! Getting this kit for almost nothing! [URL]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SGB3KI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER[/URL]

Thinking about getting the proper adapter for my vivitar 21mm f3.8 so I can use it on my Canon A-1, I just don't know if I should sell it instead because I already have a 24mm and it's not much wider. The adapter would cost $22 which isn't that much, so it might be worth it idk

So I now own a gopro which can do 5 MP, but still no skill/access to post editting programs. If I wanted advice on said photos (basically all it would be is my attempt at improving composition, I can't affect the focus or iso), should I still post in the creative photography thread?

[QUOTE=Trogdon;42261256]Thinking about getting the proper adapter for my vivitar 21mm f3.8 so I can use it on my Canon A-1, I just don't know if I should sell it instead because I already have a 24mm and it's not much wider. The adapter would cost $22 which isn't that much, so it might be worth it idk[/QUOTE] Sell the Vivitar. It's not that good anyway.

[QUOTE=frag4life;42266841]Sell the Vivitar. It's not that good anyway.[/QUOTE] Yeah sounds like a good idea. Wouldn't fetch much without the rear piece but I'm hoping at least $60. Going to get the 35mm f2 though right now!

[QUOTE=credesniper;42266240]So I now own a gopro which can do 5 MP, but still no skill/access to post editting programs. If I wanted advice on said photos (basically all it would be is my attempt at improving composition, I can't affect the focus or iso), should I still post in the creative photography thread?[/QUOTE] Yes if you'd like.

Camera got here a day early! Can't wait to use it tomorrow when it's bright out. How gentle should I be with this thing? I can't shake the feeling that I'm gonna drop it and ruin it, or scratch it, or get dirt somewhere it shouldn't be. Other than using the lens/sensor caps, is there anything else I should do to keep the camera nice? Can they take much of a beating?

Have the camera strap on and over your neck and start shooting in a wide open area, maybe with grass on the ground and you might as well keep the camera in its protective bubble wrap while you're at it. :v:

buy a small umbrella and mount it to the side of the camera

Thanks guys, but I think I'll just put it back in the box and duct tape it.

you'll be fine. i wouldn't recommend taking the lens off unless you have to and to only do it indoors ideally(and then point your camera down so dust can't fall onto the sensor). i have the lens cap on whenever i'm not shooting, though some people don't do this. just understand it can take a bit of abuse, but try not to abuse it if it can be avoided. but ultimately understand it is a tool, it's replaceable, and you shouldn't ever treat it like it's too delicate to go places. bring it with you and use it

I usually have the camera body facing up sitting on its screen...

[QUOTE=rilez;42289318]Camera got here a day early! Can't wait to use it tomorrow when it's bright out. How gentle should I be with this thing? I can't shake the feeling that I'm gonna drop it and ruin it, or scratch it, or get dirt somewhere it shouldn't be. Other than using the lens/sensor caps, is there anything else I should do to keep the camera nice? Can they take much of a beating?[/QUOTE] Don't treat your camera like a baby, most bodies are build to last for ages. Only the exposed glass parts you will have to watch out with.

I'm looking for some prime lenses, mainly for my EOS 500D, and found these. 50mm Minolta MD Rokkor f/1.7 35mm Olympus Zuiko f/2.0 28mm Sigma f/2.8 Does anyone know if these will fit a crop body? (with adapter of course) I know the Sigma fits a crop body without having the mirror bump into the mount but I have no idea about the others. I'll probably end up buying them all anyways they're dirt cheap, almost feels like I'm just gonna rape these people.

the zukio will for sure

35mm zuiko f/2.0? for dirt cheap? tell me your secrets

Buy the Zuiko 35mm f/2 and the Sigma 28mm f/2.8 if it's NOT a Minolta MD or Canon FD mount. Otherwise it won't fit on your eos with a normal adapter and the glass adapters sucks, no matter what anyone says about them. The glass adapters suck. All of them.

[QUOTE=Uber|nooB;42292337]35mm zuiko f/2.0? for dirt cheap? tell me your secrets[/QUOTE] Here's the pricelist, IDK but I think it's very cheap as long as the glass and apperture is ok. 50mm Minolta MD Rokkor f/1.7 - 19 Euro 35mm Olympus Zuiko f/2.0 - 45 Euro 28mm Sigma f/2.8 - 25 Euro Total 89 euro I just need to order some adapters but those shouldn't be more than 10 euro each. [QUOTE=frag4life;42293138]Buy the Zuiko 35mm f/2 and the Sigma 28mm f/2.8 if it's NOT a Minolta MD or Canon FD mount..[/QUOTE] Thanks, the Sigma lens is K-bajonet mount and I saw this video which helped a lot. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlLeC1-41F4[/media] Should I just buy the lens and get an analog body for it one day? It's just so dirt cheap.