Camera and Photo chat

[Spearmint]

There doesn't appear to be a thread based on general photography chit chat, so here is one where any new cameras, bodies, lenses and accessories (or anything else) can be discussed

So to start off...

Nikon D600 Announced - Available from September 18th

http://mynikonlife.c...lr-cameras/d600

Nikon's entry level FF body 24.3 Megapixels

Not that I'm looking for any more toys at the moment

[Spearmint]

Some previews of the Nikon D600

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-d600

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/nikon-d600-1096671/review

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-d600/nikon-d600A.HTM

[Jake]

Stop this immediately! We spend enough money already!

What about old cameras? I took many a photo with one of these back in the day.

[Guest JohnA]

Not that I'm looking for any more toys at the moment

you keep telling yourself mate, but you aint fooling us

[Milo]

Stop this immediately! We spend enough money already!

What about old cameras? I took many a photo with one of these back in the day.

Don't you just love the older metal bodied traditional SLR look?? Well I do!

[Spearmint]

you keep telling yourself mate, but you aint fooling us

Well its sort of working... NOT

Don't you just love the older metal bodied traditional SLR look?? Well I do!

I do as well, and it was one of the reasons the Olympus OM-D E-M5 appealed to me (not that I ended up buying one), particularly the black and silver model.

[betty boop]

hehe like the look of the olympus as well. as with the fuji's

though have my DSLR, like the idea of a second camera when travelling a bit lighter, have my lumix lx5 but think can do better and can be easily tempted !

[Spearmint]

I'm the same Al, I want to check out the Panasonic FZ200, although its rather large. The Sony DSC RX100 was originally on my radar until I found out the equivalent focal length went from 28-100mm. I'd prefer something down to 24mm. The Panasonic gets to 25mm, so is getting closer.

[betty boop]

hmm didnt know that, pity about the 28mm on the sony, like you, would prefer 24mm on the wide end. the lumix slr style compacts have always been nice things.

another thats interested me is the new canon eos m

incredibly compact for its crop sensor it packs, and would take my canon lenses as a bonus with adapter, but lacks a bit of sense of charecter. anyways sometime next year when funds permit will check it out

Edited September 13, 2012 by :) al

[Spearmint]

I see Tamron have refreshed a couple of lenses

http://www.adorama.com/alc/0013892/news/Tamron-70-200mm-f28and-Tamron-90mm-Macro-Lenses-Re-launched-and-Refreshed

The previous Tamron 90mm Macro is a cracker, looking forward to feedback on these two lenses.

[Leon]

The Olympus is very nice, highly recommended, I am selling off some of my Canon gear because I like it too much! Now how about the new Sony RX1 with full frame sensor you can almost put in your pocket?

[Spearmint]

I feel the sensor in the Sony RX1 is the same as in the Nikon D600, and at around $3k not exactly cheap IMO.

EDIT: Interesting move Leon, downsizing to the Olympus, and one that makes alot of sense IMO, particularly when you're travelling or just having a camera with you.

Edited September 13, 2012 by Spearmint

[Leon]

Hey Minty, I'm not likely to leave the "large" cameras fully yet, but the smaller size does make a lot of sense, plus I have way too many Canon lenses that I don't use enough. And some of the new lenses coming out are very interesting, such as the new Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 which is basically a 24-70 f/2.8 at 1/3 the size and weight of a Canikon version.

[Spearmint]

By all accounts a nice lens, albeit in the similar price bracket to the 24-70 f/2.8 Canikon (I like that word)

[ehtcom]

Hi Minty.

Nice thread.

I'm toying with the idea of changing to FF.

Well, the gear will mostly be used by the missus, but I like to take the odd shot

Sports, Landscape and Portraiture are her main interests, in that order.

It will mean replacing my DX lenses though :/

We currently have

Nikon D300 and D100 (old clunker) **

12-24mm f/4 DX **

17-55mm f/2.8 Dx **

18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 **

80-200mm f/2.8 **

300mm AF-S f/2.8 (I love this lens)

2x Teleconverter (not Nikon)

SB-800 flash.

SB-400 flash.

Would most likely sell off the gear with the **

and purchase the dream kit below....

Nikon D800

50mm f/1.4

85mm f/1.8

14-24mm f/2.8

24-70mm f/2.8

70-200mm f/2.8 (Have heard the 80-200mm may be sharper??)

Nikon 1.7x Teleconverter

Any suggestions are most welcome.

This won't happen overnight, but it will happen, maybe in ~18 months

Cheers, Earle.

[Catostylus]

On the other hand I'm teetering on the brink of getting an OM-D EM-5 to supplement my E-30. The only thing holding me back is the rumour of a "professional" body Micro Four Thirds body which could potentially be all things to all men (and jellyfish).

[Spearmint]

On the other hand I'm teetering on the brink of getting an OM-D EM-5 to supplement my E-30. The only thing holding me back is the rumour of a "professional" body Micro Four Thirds body which could potentially be all things to all men (and jellyfish).

Like your good self I keep tethering on buying something only to read some rumour or two which puts the doubt back into the purchase

[Super Mustud]

Catty,

I have an old Olympus Trip that should be just the thing for you.

[Spearmint]

Hi Earle,

Depending on the price of the D600, this could make a nice introduction to FF. From what I can gather it will be around the 2,100USD on release with drops expected after the initial purchase frenzy wains (if there is one).

If you're seriously considering going to FF, you can to either change over a couple of your lenses now, or keep using your current lenses with the FF body (Most current bodies work okay with DX lenses, I believe the D600 will be 10MP). You should also be able to pick up a used D700 or D3 for a good price if you don’t mind going down the second hand route.

To help keep your costs for new lenses down you could also go for slower ones e.g. 16-35 f/4.0 and 24-120 f/4.0, both of which produce, IMO, stellar images, plus have the advantage of VR. They’re also lighter than their f/2.8 counterparts.

BTW a few of us are heading up to the Dandenong’s this Sunday, so if you and your wife would like to joins us you’d be most welcome. PS I’m trying to level up the Canon/Nikon ratio (J/K)

Hi Minty.

Nice thread.

I'm toying with the idea of changing to FF.

Well, the gear will mostly be used by the missus, but I like to take the odd shot

Sports, Landscape and Portraiture are her main interests, in that order.

It will mean replacing my DX lenses though :/

We currently have

Nikon D300 and D100 (old clunker) **

12-24mm f/4 DX **

17-55mm f/2.8 Dx **

18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 **

80-200mm f/2.8 **

300mm AF-S f/2.8 (I love this lens)

2x Teleconverter (not Nikon)

SB-800 flash.

SB-400 flash.

Would most likely sell off the gear with the **

and purchase the dream kit below....

Nikon D800

50mm f/1.4

85mm f/1.8

14-24mm f/2.8

24-70mm f/2.8

70-200mm f/2.8 (Have heard the 80-200mm may be sharper??)

Nikon 1.7x Teleconverter

Any suggestions are most welcome.

This won't happen overnight, but it will happen, maybe in ~18 months

Cheers, Earle.

[Catostylus]

Catty,

I have an old Olympus Trip that should be just the thing for you.

Does it come with mustard jars?

[Super Mustud]

Does it come with mustard jars?

You ask too much.

Want me to send you some?

[Catostylus]

No, no, though you are exceedingly kind. I'll get by. I have enough old Vegemite jars to tide me over.

[Leon]

On the other hand I'm teetering on the brink of getting an OM-D EM-5 to supplement my E-30. The only thing holding me back is the rumour of a "professional" body Micro Four Thirds body which could potentially be all things to all men (and jellyfish).

Personally I think the EM-5 is pretty professional already! Weatherproof, hotshoe, full manual, 9 fps, video, exposure comp all easy to access via dials.. Not sure what they would do, though i am sure they will think of something! I wouldn't wait, just get it now.

By all accounts a nice lens, albeit in the similar price bracket to the 24-70 f/2.8 Canikon (I like that word)

Nowhere near the cost, the new 24-70mm f2.8 MKII Canon is around $2.5k (I've listed my used MKI version for around $1700- or so), the Panny is about US$1250- but likely to come down over time, though I think they are charging a premium for it because they can.

Canikon sounds better than Nikanon!

[Spearmint]

Nowhere near the cost, the new 24-70mm f2.8 MKII Canon is around $2.5k (I've listed my used MKI version for around $1700- or so), the Panny is about US$1250- but likely to come down over time, though I think they are charging a premium for it because they can.

Canikon sounds better than Nikanon!

I had a feeling the Panasonic was going to be around $1600AU with the Nikon around $2000AU. I didn't realise the Canon was that price.

You do have a way with words...

[Catostylus]

Personally I think the EM-5 is pretty professional already! Weatherproof, hotshoe, full manual, 9 fps, video, exposure comp all easy to access via dials..

That's what one of the voices is telling me......