Digital photography

[QUOTE=BartCCH;3932378]A few photos I took over the summer. Just been looking through them again.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9469893607_16d696feab.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/9472678614_af34f09d48.jpg

you've handled lens flare really well in these 2!

And you may think they're meh because it's an awkward situation.

Yeh, awkward.

For anyone who doesn't know, that is Snoops showing his mastery of bike polo on Sunday.

Ah, you're WillMelling. What happened to WiganWill?

We don't like to talk about it.

Hi thread! Can anyone tell me what size QR plate do I need for my cam? Tripod is a jessops tp323, the interface is kind of rectangular looking. Is there a universal size for this type of thing? What do I search ebay for? Thanks!

Looking at some details of the tripod it has a quick release system built in. You should have a detachable piece at the top of the tripod which you screw into the base of the camera. Then you can snap the plate which is now attached to the camera in and out of the tripod top.

If you bought it second hand and don't have the plate which screws into the camera you might have a problem finding one.

Any thoughts on the Sony A7 / A7r? Full frame mirror less, interchangeable lens.

Looking at some details of the tripod it has a quick release system built in. You should have a detachable piece at the top of the tripod which you screw into the base of the camera. Then you can snap the plate which is now attached to the camera in and out of the tripod top.

If you bought it second hand and don't have the plate which screws into the camera you might have a problem finding one.

Hi yes it's 2nd hand. I don't know much about these things and was hoping the QR size was universal. Oh well!

I don't know why they go missing so easily. You could fabricate one fairly easily with a small block of wood a chisel and a drill, probably more trouble than it's worth though.

Has anyone here made the jump from Nikon to Canon? Or vice versa? How much of a pain was it, and was it worth it?

Any thoughts on the Sony A7 / A7r? Full frame mirror less, interchangeable lens.

A lot of hype on them, i'd like to get one as a B camera but the price currently is totally off putting tbh

Has anyone here made the jump from Nikon to Canon? Or vice versa? How much of a pain was it, and was it worth it?

Surely it's not that much of a jump? Few hundred shots to get the hang of the dials, then you're good to go?

^ This.

Only biggest difference is learning the user interface of the camera.

Yeah, I get that. I'm talking if anyone has actually done it, and was it worth it? Anything I should be aware of? Etc..

Yeah, I get that. I'm talking if anyone has actually done it, and was it worth it? Anything I should be aware of? Etc..

Just another camera system really. I was happiest back in the D200 days Ergonomically and intuitively. Latest batch of Nikon's feel pathetically dinky and the latest Canons feel cheap even when you're playing with a MKIII.

Done it? Yes, It's comparatively easy to DO. Just re-learning where the buttons are and using them without looking and when situation requires. Worth it? In what sense? What are you trying to accomplish?
For me, It was useful but unnecessary as the type of images (When I needed video I went back) I take required speed and very little else. I had to see something coming and change my settings before the camera is even up to my eye. For that, Nikon won for me.
Saying that however, the only thing I say is...go hold the camera in your hand. Seriously. If it feels easy to use and right to hold, it's probably a system you'll end up prefer using.

Yeah, I get that. I'm talking if anyone has actually done it, and was it worth it? Anything I should be aware of? Etc..

I done the swap many years ago from Nikon to Canon, before you make the switch, double check to see if the camera you intend to get is compatible with your current software (RAW).

I know Canon will likely to be supported, just err on the side of caution really.

Someone talked about nikon lenses fitting canon with a cheap adapter, but not the other way around (or vice versa?) upthread, might be worth considering too

Photoben, one idea is to hire a 5D from somewhere like fixation for a weekend with a lens and just spend some time using it, if you haven't already.

Just another camera system really. I was happiest back in the D200 days Ergonomically and intuitively. Latest batch of Nikon's feel pathetically dinky and the latest Canons feel cheap even when you're playing with a MKIII.

Done it? Yes, It's comparatively easy to DO. Just re-learning where the buttons are and using them without looking and when situation requires. Worth it? In what sense? What are you trying to accomplish?
For me, It was useful but unnecessary as the type of images (When I needed video I went back) I take required speed and very little else. I had to see something coming and change my settings before the camera is even up to my eye. For that, Nikon won for me.
Saying that however, the only thing I say is...go hold the camera in your hand. Seriously. If it feels easy to use and right to hold, it's probably a system you'll end up prefer using.

Thanks. Helpfull. My 700s are perfect for the reportage style I work with, but they need replacing soon. Nikon are dicking around with either stupidly expensive, or retro. So currently the best camera on the market for me is a Mk3. Time to make the trip to Photolease....

Photoben, one idea is to hire a 5D from somewhere like fixation for a weekend with a lens and just spend some time using it, if you haven't already.

FFS. I was just hanging out with my mate yesterday who has just got one with a 50 1.2. I totally could have borrowed it off him for tonights black tie event. Damn. Can't believe I didn't think of that. Oh well. Thanks though.

a friend of mine has a Canon 24-105mm lens and we were having trouble getting it to focus - even when with opened room light. It seems to hunt for focus and takes a while. Also it looks a bit soft. Tried on another 5D but still has the focus issue.

Really don't know whats happened as it wasn't dropped/ bashed against anything. The 50mm worked perfectly.

Anyone know what the problem might be.

I wouldn't go as far as calling it a problem in that the 24-105 is known to be a bit soft. It's basically a glorified kit lens. It's pretty good but just not that sharp when you look at the photos at 100%. Comparing it with a 50mm prime will show this even more as primes tend to be really bloody sharp.

As for the slow focusing, it's probably partly down to the F4 aperture making the AF system work that bit harder; wider aperture lenses tend to focus quicker.

Basically, unless the images are noticeably soft when viewed at normal sizes, don't sweat it.

A lot of hype on them, i'd like to get one as a B camera but the price currently is totally off putting tbh

They do seem great as a second body but with dxomark rating the sensor no. 2 in the world and an adaptor for most legacy glass it's not hard to see why there's a buzz about them.

thanks. Helpfull. My 700s are perfect for the reportage style i work with, but they need replacing soon. Nikon are dicking around with either stupidly expensive, or retro. So currently the best camera on the market for me is a mk3. Time to make the trip to photolease....

d700?