What camera do I buy? / general gear talk

If you shoot RAW+Jpeg you always have a file that can be somewhat fixed if the image is badly exposed.

The X100F shares the same sensor as the X Pro-2, a 24.30 Megapixel APS-C (23.6mm x 15.6mm).

The (fixed) lens is an F2, and effective focal length is 35mm - it's bigger than an iPhone but it's far from a big camera, it's my walking around/might see something interesting camera.

When cycling the iPhone is unbeatable though I reckon (other phones are available) as it's so small, can be used one-handed, etc etc.

Nikon D850 looks like a beast. 45.7 mp, 7fps or 9 fps with a battery grip :O

Biggest viewfinder of any FX camera, 4k @ 30/24 fps, 1080p 120 fps, silent shooting, focus peaking... Literally everything. All the things.

Video of awkward launch event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wNKoR6e-6A&t=2s

Canon has announced an 85mm 1.4 with stabilisation...

I really liked my D700. I wouldn't mind replacing it one day so I just googleshopped a D850. Holy smokes it's not cheap.

Has anyone made a light box? There's a few guides on YouTube to go on just wondering if anyone has any advice

I've got an Olympus em5 mk1 for sale with The Olympus 14-42mm lens. Has barely been used as I bought a Ricoh gr about a year after getting The em5

Also got the Olympus 35mm equivilant and the 28mm equivilant that could be done a deal on or sold separately

Anyone want a 17-55 2.8 Nikon DX zoom? With a Canon sharp cut UV filter worth about 20 quid. The lens is on eBay for 400-500, I'll do 350 for the sake of not having to do eBay. I have the box and everything, not that that helps you take better pictures.

so, i made a lightbox

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So I've been shooting on a Canon 50mm F1.8 Lens.....borrowed from a friend. Getting to the
point where it's time to buy my own....

Is the F1.4 worth the extra? Any other recommendation for fixed lens to go on a Canon?

Its mainly for cycling photography and coffee/portraits.

the 50 1.8 is an amazing lens for the price. I upgraded to the 1.4, I don't recall seeming any huge leap in image quality however the build quality of the lens is much better, feels much more rugged and durable.

What're you using that for?

So far not much. I thought I'd use it to backlight semi transparent objects, like a leaf for example.

Ok thanks.....if the image quality is pretty similar I might stick with the 1.8 then.....

Any other lens you've particularly loved? In the budget end of the spectrum

This is kinda cool: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1940283777/expect-the-unexpected-digifilmtm-camera-by-yashica

Nah its shit.

The camera doesn't actually save any images on the digiFilm (it has an SD-card slot for that) but instead ISO, color and digital filter settings are controlled by inserting a digiFilm cartridges. How's that for a gimmick?

All the disadvantages of an old film camera and none of the advantages of a modern digital one - where do I sign up?

There was a digital Holga.

That was rubbish too.

They've taken it too far, but there's a sound Idea there.

I would absolutely love a digital version of my GR1 with the same controls. Either full auto or aperture priority on a roller wheel. Fixed lens and a nice big sensor, no screen.

Well there is Leica M-D ;)

But yeah, I don't mind a GR1 without a display. Or just re-release the film GR!

Anyone else notice Japan Camera Hunter post the blue prints / rough sketches of a new 35mm compact camera he is working on?

Ordered 5.

Yeah that got me excited, I imagine it won't be cheap.

Yashica had a good opportunity, Fuji can do it IMO.

I would buy 3 of your GR1 rehashes ... spares to sit-on, drop, spill beer on etc :-)

Wonder who’s making it...

I would guess Ricoh as the lens looks very much like a GR1 but who knows... I'm expecting it to be around £1000 too.

I'm looking for recommendations for a camera that may not exist within my price range. I'm after a digital compact. Probably 500 quid or less, small and pocketable is a must. With either a fixed prime or if interchangeable, a decent small prime. Also must have either a viewfinder or hot shoe for an EVF because I'm not fucking using live view.