I think last year Chris was straight lit for it.I am not sure if this was posted but this is always the best year end video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBCINPV1u8
I think last year Chris was straight lit for it.I am not sure if this was posted but this is always the best year end video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBCINPV1u8
I am not sure if this was posted but this is always the best year end video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBCINPV1u8
Yeah but is still better than most of the videos like thisReally didn't like the format this year and didn't watch the whole thing. Hopefully they don't have to do that company meeting-style thing next year.
Hello! I was hoping to get a little advice. My elder child is super into making minifig scenes and dioramas and now that he's getting more serious, we need to be thinking about photo equipment. I tried some add-on phone macro lenses, but they were a bust - the other lenses worked just fine, but not the macro, which is all I wanted. I don't want to spend more than a couple of hundred dollars if possible (outside budget of maybe $400; would prefer to go under that). I used to be into photography, but when I stopped, of course I sold all my stuff. Sigh. I'm not sure I know enough to solve this problem myself anyway - so here I am.
We want to be able to get good detail on scenes maybe 12 x 12 in, and up close on lego figs. We have good lighting sources. Any advice appreciated!
I wanted to post this before entering the thread, but from time to time I keep being amazed by the bright light performance of the RX100M3 using low ISO. The sharpness, IQ,... you wouldn't be able to tell this was a pocket camera from a 100% crop alone. Of course I shoot in RAW using full manual controls. But the whole package is amazing lol. The lens could always be (wishfully) faster at the longer end, but it's already at about the limit of what you can expect from such a compact device.
The whole thing falls apart quickly when the light gets dimmer though, and the controls are an absolute pain.
Totally agree. I've got the V version and the image quality of the 1" sensor is really impressive as long as you can keep the ISO under 1000 or so (preferably under 640) and it comes in an absolutely tiny package.
We buying to do exactly one thing... Take photos of toys. If you wanna do more, this won't be what you get.Hello! I was hoping to get a little advice. My elder child is super into making minifig scenes and dioramas and now that he's getting more serious, we need to be thinking about photo equipment. I tried some add-on phone macro lenses, but they were a bust - the other lenses worked just fine, but not the macro, which is all I wanted. I don't want to spend more than a couple of hundred dollars if possible (outside budget of maybe $400; would prefer to go under that). I used to be into photography, but when I stopped, of course I sold all my stuff. Sigh. I'm not sure I know enough to solve this problem myself anyway - so here I am.
We want to be able to get good detail on scenes maybe 12 x 12 in, and up close on lego figs. We have good lighting sources. Any advice appreciated!
Yes. What are you using that thing on again?I knew what I was getting into buying the Fuji XF 56 1.2 - the autofocus performance is pretty atrocious in even remotely low light. Which is annoying because low light is one of the two reasons you want a super fast lens.
My question is - will AF performance for this lens drastically improve if I upgrade from an X-T20 to an X-T2 or X-T3?
Why Canon? I'm honestly getting to a point where I wouldn't do video work on anything that doesn't have focus peaking.I'm looking to get a DSLR, likely a refurbished Canon 80d for photo and some video work. What would be a good price point to jump in on? I'm not dying to get one ASAP, but I'd like to buy one if it makes sense financially. Should I wait until the potential new model with 4k gets announced?
I love how my A7RII feels with the grip on.Yep, big basketball hands and an alpha camera aren't mixing well (I'm 6'3"). Time for the vertical grip.
What would you recommend?Yes. What are you using that thing on again?
Why Canon? I'm honestly getting to a point where I wouldn't do video work on anything that doesn't have focus peaking.
If you have the budget for either a Fuji X-T2 or X-T3 then get that. If you want full frame get a Sony A7RII, want something light and portable get a Panasonic G85, like you have options here. Don't get a Canon just because it's a recognized name. More budget strapped get a Sony A6300 or X-T20.
If I were to go with the less expensive options, what lens would be the best for general purpose?If you have the budget for either a Fuji X-T2 or X-T3 then get that. If you want full frame get a Sony A7RII, want something light and portable get a Panasonic G85, like you have options here. Don't get a Canon just because it's a recognized name. More budget strapped get a Sony A6300 or X-T20.
This tends to vary by system honestly. People tend to like the Fuji 18-55 kit lens, I don't. I usually try to get whatever 2.8 24-70 equivalent I can find. You do any indoor work? Sony is trickier people tend to really like the 18-35 1.8 Art lens if you get the A6300.If I were to go with the less expensive options, what lens would be the best for general purpose?
Most of the primes outside of maybe the 90F2 and 200F2 are not good for faster stuff. I think I usually put the camera in Zone AF and burst fire. I know the speed is mostly regarding the older primes, I think the X-T3 helps them a little bit though.All sorts of stuff but mostly for portraits. I take a lot of pictures of my kids and friends. I'm not trying to take "action" shots of my kids just randomly playing, it's more controlled portraits and it's fine for that as long as it's good light.
The other night I was at a bar and took some pics of the band playing and it was hunting like crazy so I ended up just using MF. Pics came out OK but it was pretty disappointing considering the cost of the lens.
It's fine, it's a pretty good street lens if you like 50mm.How is the Fuji 35mm F2? Looking into that one instead of the 1.4.
Cheers. Reviews seem really good.
Yeah it's good, just don't pack it around anymore.
So I asked the Slide Lite for my New Year's Eve present. That's a good choice, right? I feel other straps are either too industrial or too hipster (leather) and this one will go well with my everyday backpack.
What do you use when storing your MILC at home? Put it in a bag? Just on a safe shelf? I guess it doesn't matter much and I don't need to really find a seperate solution to store it at home.
Slide Lite is fantastic. Best feature is that it's never there when you don't want it.So I asked the Slide Lite for my New Year's Eve present. That's a good choice, right? I feel other straps are either too industrial or too hipster (leather) and this one will go well with my everyday backpack.
What do you use when storing your MILC at home? Put it in a bag? Just on a safe shelf? I guess it doesn't matter much and I don't need to really find a seperate solution to store it at home.
I've been using mine more as a black rapid like shoulder strap and less as a neck strap, it's actually more comfortable that way.Slide Lite is fantastic. Best feature is that it's never there when you don't want it.
I've always used mine as a shoulder strap makes more sense that way imo.I've been using mine more as a black rapid like shoulder strap and less as a neck strap, it's actually more comfortable that way.
Yeah as a neck strap it hangs weird, I don't like it. Perfect as a shoulder strap.I've always used mine as a shoulder strap makes more sense that way imo.
Any thoughts on the following Mirrorless cameras?
Panasonic Lumix GX850
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9K
Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
Canon EOS M50
My needs outside good pictures
1)4K video at least 25 FPS without a 5 minute limit(edit: after a bit of research ignore this one, 4K seems really crap on budget mirror-less cameras)
2) Flip screen
3) Good auto focus
4) Size
5) Battery life
6) Mic jack (low priority)
The Lumix GX85 seems to be much better than the GX850 in the video department. The price is about the same right now on US Amazon with the GX85 on sale.Any thoughts on the following Mirrorless cameras?
Panasonic Lumix GX850
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9K
Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
Canon EOS M50
My needs outside good pictures
1)4K video at least 25 FPS without a 5 minute limit(edit: after a bit of research ignore this one, 4K seems really crap on budget mirror-less cameras)
2) Flip screen
3) Good auto focus
4) Size
5) Battery life
6) Mic jack (low priority)
I have picked out those cameras as they are in my budget range. I need something that won't be bulky whilst traveling.
The Lumix GX85 seems to be much better than the GX850 in the video department. The price is about the same right now on US Amazon with the GX85 on sale.
The 4k on the X-T100 is pretty much unusable, I wouldn't get an Olympus camera for video either as Panasonic's cameras have much better video features.
Stick to your smartphone.1. What's your budget? $200 to $250
2. What size/form factor do you prefer? i dont care
3. What kinds of subjects will you be shooting? watches, jewelry and electronics, and some people's faces, also wanna use the camera as a webcam
4. What level of photography experience do you have? pretty low
5. Do you plan on upgrading in the future with lenses and accessories? nope
thanks guys.
There is nothing that is in this price range as good as your smart phone. You might be able to pull a used d5200 with no lens at that price but I do not feel like checking right now.
2.8 for an UWA is probably unneeded unless you do astro work or indoor event work or video work. I heard the 16-35 Zeiss is better than the 24-70 Zeiss which is soft and has the ugliest bokeh...granted I don't exactly trust Zeiss when it comes to their zooms.Thinking about getting a wide angle zoom instead of primes. More than once last year I've been too lazy to switch lenses while hiking.
Three options, 16-35 f4, 16-35 f2.8 or the 12-24 f4. The GM is almost double the price of the f4, and since I mainly shoot landscapes I don't think I need f2.8. And I also think 16mm is wide enough, so the 16-35 f4 would be the most reasonable to get...