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Grant Klein says:
In case you guys didn't know about it. I started this group awhile ago. Take a peak.
http://virb.com/groups/44671372
posted Aug 9
core says:
Being a previous owner of a Nikon D100, which got stolen in 2005, I bought a Nikon D200 SLR camera in February 2007. I am pretty happy with it, and things I found previously great with the D100 have been even improved. Raw picture capability works great with Aperture and brings out the best in photos.
However, to carry it around all the time, it's an extremely heavy camera. That's true to almost all digital SLR's out there. Just for snap-and-shoot photography, I have used a very thin Sony DSC-1, but it's shutter lag and the long time it takes to focus bugs me. Also, I can not change to aperture- or shutter preference, and that bugs me a lot.
So I've been looking around to find a good replacement for a "carry everywhere" kind of camera, that fulfills my basic needs in terms of resolution and handling, and most of it all allows me to use different program modes, beyond "face" or "landscape". It doesn't have to be a 10 MP camera, but definitely above 6 MP resolution. What's most important to me is a shutter lag that is almost unnoticed. I mean, if the shutter lag lies below or around 0.07 Sec., I guess that's asking a lot already. But it really seems hard to figure out which camera in this segment doesn't have a noticeable shutter lag.
I checked out dpreview.com, which usually does a great job if you want to compare cameras. The site's moderator usually tests cameras in depth, and the reviews are really helpful for a solid decision making process. However, the site doesn't allow me to compare shutter lag of one camera and the other.
So what's your recommended camera for the small size-factor, prosumer camera, that gives you decent results while it is not too heavy to have it in your pocket most of the time?
I was peeking at the Nikon D5000 and the Canon G7, and was disappointed to learn that both cameras have a serious shutter lag.
posted Aug 6
Comment replies (3)
Pamcake says:
Well if you like Nikon's I recommend getting a Nikon D50 SLR, I have one and it's extremly light weight and easy to carry anywhere. And it's only 600$ in stores, but I got a great deal online for 400$.
posted Aug 6
Davey Wilson says:
Unfortunately, shutter lag is part of the nature of the compact camera.
If you want a lighter camera, you might want to take a look at the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. It incorporates the same APS-C CCD image sensor as the Nikon D80, 9-point AF, built-in image stabilizer, and built-in control for wireless flash. It's also the only DSLR to incorporate High Speed Sync in wireless flash. The polycarbon resin body makes it really reasonably light to carry around.
It's also compatible with every Minolta AF lens produced since 1985.
If you want to stay in the Nikon mount, the D40/D50 would also make good options.
posted Aug 6
inkscar says:
The Fujifilm FinePix F30 (and the F31) is what I heard two people praise not only for speed but image quality (and even high ISO). The best way I know is that one goes in a photo store and trys things before one buys, even if the buying happens online.
posted Aug 12
Kenny B. says:
I was just wondering if anyone else still shoots film?
posted Aug 3
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pinky and the brian says:
of course.
lomo smena 8m.
nikkormat FTn
yashicamat LM
dirkon ABC (google it)
posted Aug 4
Pamcake says:
Yea, I do. And I develop my own prints, b&w film. I have a Canon f-1 and I'm pretty good with a Helga brand enlarger.
posted Aug 5
Friend A says:
i do also sir. i have a canon t70 but i'm looking at an Canon Elan 7NE, which should be pretty entertaining. but thats when i have extra money to pay for film, when i dont, i just shoot digi.
posted Aug 9
Pamcake says:
Yea, mine's from the 70's. So it's got history with it which makes it cooler.
posted Aug 12
pinky and the brian says:
oooh that's awesome. my nikkormat FTn is from the late 60's. i loooove old cameras.
posted Aug 12
Kenny B. says:
Since I started this discussion I guess I should say what I shoot with. I shoot primarily with a Canon Eos Rebel k2 but I also have a 1979 Olympus om-10, which is a pretty cool camera.
posted Aug 14
Dave says:
New Photo i took:
posted Aug 10
Comment replies (6)
M says:
The the vibe this ting is giving off. great subtle contrasts with the warm yellows and cool blues. very nice.
posted Aug 10
Davey Wilson says:
What HDR software did you use?
posted Aug 10
Sable Jones says:
awesome.
posted Aug 10
Jens says:
Nice! Join the HDR Photography ; )
posted Aug 11
gb says:
so awesome
posted Aug 12
Dave says:
thanks for the comments! no HDR software, all photoshop, lots of layer masking with levels, curves, brightness/contrast
posted Aug 15