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    Sony Nex-7

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    For me, the Sony Nex cameras lack 'proper' manual controls. There's something immediate and simple about control dials that just helps me to take better pictures.

    The Sony DSLR's are very nice .... but too big for everyday use (like all DSLR's in my view).

    Yes - Lumix G series have some nice lenses on the way, and I love my 20mm f1.7 ...

    But the new Lumix G3 has lost some of the knobs from the G2 (my current camera) and so it seems to be more like an interchangeable lens point and shoot than the older G series.

    So if I'm waiting to see the new GH3 (due end of this year) before deciding if I'm going to upgrade from my G2.

    Panasonic have promised a "pro" m4/3 camera sometime in the next few months; might be worthy of an upgrade.

    I've heard that the new pro model will be like an upmarket version of the current GF3? But I really like to use a viewfinder so this is not for me. The Sony Nex series also lack a built in EVF, so for me, this limits it's value. In bright sun, even the best screen is a problem, and using a viewfinder enables you to concentrate on composition as the rest of the world has been blacked out. Also helps steady the camera (unless you have a wobbly head!).

    So it's GH3 for me .... but I do keep looking at the Fuji X100 ..... I'm trying to avoid a meeting a me, the X100 and my credit card, all in the same shop.:D

    "I'm trying to avoid a meeting a me, the X100 and my credit card, all in the same shop". I had that experience, and my credit card took the hit. The interface takes some getting used to, but the images are beautiful, right up to ISO 3200.

    I would also be very disappointed if the pro version lacked a viewfinder. I was hoping G3, with more knobs and metal construction. We will see. It's intended to mark the anniversary of the Lumix brand, so it should be a bit special.

    Sony Nex-7

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    For me, the Sony Nex cameras lack 'proper' manual controls. There's something immediate and simple about control dials that just helps me to take better pictures.

    The Sony DSLR's are very nice .... but too big for everyday use (like all DSLR's in my view).

    Yes - Lumix G series have some nice lenses on the way, and I love my 20mm f1.7 ...

    But the new Lumix G3 has lost some of the knobs from the G2 (my current camera) and so it seems to be more like an interchangeable lens point and shoot than the older G series.

    So if I'm waiting to see the new GH3 (due end of this year) before deciding if I'm going to upgrade from my G2.

    Panasonic have promised a "pro" m4/3 camera sometime in the next few months; might be worthy of an upgrade.

    Sony Nex-7

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    You can get adapters for both NEX and micro four thirds which will allow you to fit a wide range of lenses. Some of the old rangefinder camera lenses are of high quality, and small in size. I have the Contax G Zeiss 45mm F2 (for many years tested as the best lens in the world, and still sitting in second place), which cost me less than $300 and produces lovely images. Is much smaller in reality than it looks in the photo.

    You can get a wide range of very interesting, and usually very cheap, lenses to stick on these cameras with an appropriate adapters. Some of my admittedly too large collection includes the Navitar 75mm F1.3 TV lens which cost $120, shown front view with the camera sitting on top of a Yashica 55mm macro lens which is a fabulous macro and portrait lens. The long silver beast is an Angenieux 17-68mm movie lens. The stubby little Leica copy is a Russian Industar 50mm of indeterminate age which arrived from the Ukraine for the princely sum of $28.

    You need an adapter for each type of lens and you have to manual focus, but that is easy to do with a GF1 and I now prefer manual focusing, even with auto focus lenses. I bought all the lenses and adapters from eBay, all arrived in Thailand with no problems and no taxes demanded.

    Messing about with legacy lenses is one of the secret delights of owning a micro four thirds or NEX camera; but there is a danger of getting carried away....

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    Sony Nex-7

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted · Edited by hughden

    The NEX-7 is an impressive body, but the problem with the NEX range is the currently very poor selection of lenses; both in terms of size (far too big compared to the bodies) and the range (limited).

    On the other hand, the Micro four third lens range just keeps getting better and better, The new Olympus 12mm prime is gorgeous, There's the new Panasonic Leica 25mm F.14, and the new, tiny X series zooms announced by Panasonic last week. Plus, the incomparable Voigtlander 25mm F0.95 which I have the pleasure of owning.

    As a system, I think micro four thirds is still ahead of NEX; just looking forward to the promised "pro" body from Panasonic at the end of the year.

    Sony Slt A77

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    Another first impression from the A77.

    Luminous Landscape

    And Sony's infopage

    Sony.com

    I have been waiting more than a year for something like this. Very exciting!

    :D:):D

    A shame that Canon and Nikon have failed to produce anything that could be described as "very exciting" for a long time, just iterations of the same basic idea. It takes companies like Sony (with this) and Fuji (with the X100) to shake things up a bit; plus Sony (with the NEX), Olympus and Panasonic to push the boundaries with small interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. There are indeed some exciting products coming out, but not from the big boys.

    Cheapest Slr Camera Currently Available In Thailand?

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    If by SLR you mean one of those slapping mirror devices, I would suggest also considering the interchangeable lens micro-four thirds cameras from Olympus or Panasonic. Much smaller, much lighter and cheaper and with great image quality. All the control and features of an SLR with none of the heft.

    The new Panasonic GF3 is tiny, or the Panasonic G3 with built in viewfinder is a lovely camera. The new Olympus EP3 should be in the shops by now.

    I was going to say the same. Unless, you need a high end slr for shooting sports etc, an interchangeable lens compact would more than suffice. I have a Lumix GF1 that I'm happy with.

    Me too! Best camera for the size and price I have ever owned.

    Cheapest Slr Camera Currently Available In Thailand?

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    If by SLR you mean one of those slapping mirror devices, I would suggest also considering the interchangeable lens micro-four thirds cameras from Olympus or Panasonic. Much smaller, much lighter and cheaper and with great image quality. All the control and features of an SLR with none of the heft.

    The new Panasonic GF3 is tiny, or the Panasonic G3 with built in viewfinder is a lovely camera. The new Olympus EP3 should be in the shops by now.

    Apple Is Bullshit

    in Apple Products

    Posted

    "I also think that if you're an international buyer you have to buy from the US website so you get a US Kindle."

    I live in Thailand, bought my Kindle from the USA and buy e-books from the UK Amazon store using my Thai credit card.

    The Genius Of Photography

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    Personally I have never considered photography as art. I did watch the BBC series and to be honest it only confirmed my view.

    I was left with the impression that "art" contained higher percentages of hype and pretension than it did "photography".

    Photography is a pastime of the masses, that brings more enjoyment to the picture taker than the viewer. That's why it has such a following and long may it remain so. I just wish it was a cheaper hobby ;+)

    If you wish to experience art in photography, I suggest a visit to 1x.com.

    How To Hide Isp?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    If your service provider is giving you a fixed ip address, it may have been blacklisted from accessing certain sites. I had the same problem and was unable to access twitter, metacritic and other mainstream sites, whilst other sites were OK. You can check to see if your ip has been blacklisted (do a google search on "has my ip been blacklisted".

    I have no idea how my ip became blacklisted, suspect it was as the result of some hack attacks on my wife's Facebook account; but I just contacted my service provider, they gave me a fresh ip, and everything is now back to normal.

    Best Compact Digital $250 Or Less

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    The guy you refer to is called Kai and he does reviews for DigitalRev. Just search on DigitalRev in YouTube; very amusing and informative.

    Personally, I don't think you are going to get much in terms of image quality, or photographer control, for $250. Pay a little more and look at the Lumix LX5, or the Olympus XZ-1 or the Canon S95.

    Os X Lion Installed

    in Apple Products

    Posted

    Contrary to the advise from Apple, you don't need the latest version of Snow Leopard to install Lion. Made a copy of the Lion install on a DVD and stuck it in a computer with a new disk. It took some time to download some additional data and then installed Lion with no problems.

    Racism

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    When people on TV slag off Russians, Arabs, Indians, Japs, is that also racism?

    Yes. And also when they slag off Thais.

    I read more racism on TV in one day than I have personally been subject to after more than ten years living here. For sure the Thais give me more of a welcome than they would get if they went to my home country.

    Point And Shoot - Best For Macro And Food Photography

    in Photography and the Arts

    Posted

    hi -as the right people are 'here' - referring back to my post #5 and warranty claims, appreciate any info/experience on making a warranty claim here, and which (if any) cameras have a true international warranty

    thanks

    My experience, based on cameras bought in Thailand:

    Canon - Worldwide warranty and good service centre in Bangkok (tested after my camera joined me in a car crash and suffered some damage. Was not a warranty claim though). They did carry out an upgrade to one of my cameras under warranty.

    Fuji - Worldwide warranty

    Olympus - Worldwide warranty

    Panasonic - Limited Worldwide warranty (not clear what "limited" means, but as I live here I don't care).

    Sigma - Limited warranty, Thailand only

    Looking up this information is a painful reminder that I have bought far too many cameras!

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