Camera and photography thread

[crazy88]

Unfortunately not mine although I am seriously considering one. 18-55mm and a 55-200mm lens as a package for 25k. Both lenses Nikkor. Bargain IMHO.Will put it through the paces over the next few days.

Crazy 88

[FatBoy]

Do any of you camera buffs have any thoughts on these new 4/5's cameras that have recently emerged?
I would like something better than the compact I have now but I don't want to walk around with an large DSLR looking like a member of the paparrazi.
I was looking in a shop at the Sony NEX-5 the other day and it looks very nice, is it any good?

I've been using a Panasonic GF-1 with legacy lenses for almost twelve months and can highly recommend this format (Micro 4/3rds)

The IQ compares easily with my Canon EOS 5D MK11 and L glass

Via various adapters pretty much all my Leica, Contax, Schneider and Nikon lenses work great albeit manual focus only.

first shot Kern-Switar C mount 75mm f1.9

second shot Contax Zeiss 90mm F2.8

third Nikon 50mm F1.4 Ais

[crazy88]

Quality shots FB


Crazy 88

[FatBoy]

Cha-Am in monotone

Canon 5D Mk11 Zeiss N24-85mm

[migrant]

All nice pics!!

Not to veer off your tests Crazy, but I am a novice with a simple point and shoot now. I'd like to bump up a few notches, so as you gentlemen discuss the details beyond me, any thoughts as to a good, quality camera to work with is appreciated!!

[FatBoy]

Why not this camera

Get the kit 20mm f1.7 (40mm equivalent in 35mm format)

Screaming sharp lens

And very capable in near darkness with beautiful bokeh (out of focus)

[richard]

FB

You're obviously a professional. Don't work for National Geographic do you? If so we may have met here in HH some years ago at Barry breakfast place

Pics absolutely stunning

Last time I post my pics on the forum. Got an inferiority complex now

Keep the pics coming. They are a joy to see

[FatBoy]

FB

You're obviously a professional. Don't work for National Geographic do you? If so we may have met here in HH some years ago at Barry breakfast place

Pics absolutely stunning

Last time I post my pics on the forum. Got an inferiority complex now

Keep the pics coming. They are a joy to see

Seems we've met!

[FatBoy]

Reaching Out

Thai Wai

Canon 5D MK11 - 70-200 f2.8 IS L - fill in flash

[richard]

That last pic made me realise why I live in Thailand

But, but, but.......... Wonder what she looks like without the makeup first thing in the morning?

Where do you hang out in HH now ?

[STEVE G]

I've been using a Panasonic GF-1 with legacy lenses for almost twelve months and can highly recommend this format (Micro 4/3rds)

I've been looking at the various Panasonic G series cameras recently and I'm thinking of heading in that direction now so it's good to see your recommendation.
As I'm just a casual photographer, there are a couple of models that fit into the sort of price range that I was considering.

[buksida]

Great low light shots there fb, looking to get a new lens and am now considering a low light one as I've never tried it because my current lens is an f4.5 so I need the tripod and a fiddle with the shutter settings. Is there a big difference between the f1.4 and f1.8 (apart from double the price), these are my two thoughts:

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[FatBoy]

The 1.4 has a good reputation for sharpness, contrast and colour rendition and would be my choice assuming a 50mm focal length is what you seek.

The difference between f1.4 and f1.8 is a gain of 2/3rds of a stop i.e. More light gathering, brighter viewfinder and shallower depth of field for differential focusing. I would also assume the 1.4 has has a smoother bokeh. For me, these are big enough gains to warrant the extra cost.

Focusing at 1.4 is an art in itself - very shallow dof. Practice needed here.

My Canon 24mm and 50mm lenses, both f1.4, are my night time walkabout lenses.

[FatBoy]

That last pic made me realise why I live in Thailand

But, but, but.......... Wonder what she looks like without the makeup first thing in the morning?

Where do you hang out in HH now ?

Retired now, just meander around shooting whatever I see of interest. As such I hang around the streets!

As for the makeup: I doubt I'll ever be lucky enough to find out!

[Randy Cornhole]

Great shots really sharp. Good glass really is a good investment.