Some incredible photos there Spengo, supreme!
Every Fujifilm X-Series mirrorless camera since the X-Pro1 used essentially the same sensor and had near-identical image quality; the X-Trans II sensor simply added phase-detection autofocus points. But with the X-Pro2, Fujifilm’s third-generation sensor has finally seen daylight, bumping resolution from 16 to 24 megapixels and maximum native ISO from 6400 to 12800. There’s a new chip to match, too, the X-Processor Pro, and the autofocus system has been upgraded to 273 points, of which 77 are phase-detect. The camera can shoot at eight frames per second with continuous phase AF, and is the first X-series camera to have dual SD card slots. It also has slightly better video quality than its forebears, though I don't think anyone will buy it for that.
The biggest selling point for the X-Pro2, however, is its viewfinder. Like the X-Pro1 and X100 series of fixed-lens cameras, the "hybrid" unit lets you switch between an electronic and optical viewfinder with the flick of a lever. The EVF displays what’s coming through the lens and how the sensor is exposing it, making it the more useful option for critical work. The OVF, meanwhile, is a little offset from the angle of the lens, so you don’t quite see exactly what the camera will capture; instead, the viewfinder superimposes bright frame lines to give an indication of your lens’ field of view.
Why would you use the optical viewfinder? Well, it can be easier to use in bright light, many street photographers in particular like being able to see what’s outside their frame before composing, and it’s just straight-up more pleasant to look at the world than to peer through a tunnel at a screen. And with the X-Pro2, it’s easier than ever to prioritize the optical view, because you can get the best of both worlds — Fujifilm has added a tiny secondary EVF to the bottom-right corner, letting you confirm accurate framing, focus, and exposure from within the OVF. It’s a feature taken from the X100T, but unlike that camera you can use the secondary display to see the whole frame, rather than just a zoomed-in view of your focus point.
To be clear, this is completely unique in the world of cameras. Leica is the only company that sells digital rangefinders with optical viewfinders, and those are all manual-focus models without any electronic elements in the OVF — you can’t confirm that you got the right shot without reviewing images on the rear-mounted LCD. The same goes for DSLRs, which do have autofocus and a through-the-lens view but still don’t let you check exposure in the viewfinder. With the X-Pro2, Fujifilm has developed a viewfinder that offers what people love about rangefinders and what they need from a professional camera's all-in-one package. It’s business and pleasure.
And I have to be honest — I’ve been using the X-Pro2 as my primary camera for a couple of months, and although I feel better about using the OVF more for fun than ever before, when it comes to work I just don’t trust it as much as the EVF. And that’s a big reason why, despite the name, the X-Pro2 isn’t always Fujifilm’s best pro camera.http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/29/11535126/fujifilm-x-pro2-review
Awesome stuff, Spengo. Mind me asking what gear you're using? I've a lowly Canon 550d atm. Lost my flame for photography a while back in a failed University run, but I'm trying to get back into it.
Olympus just released a new mirror less camera:
But the E-PL8 will cost half the price of the Pen-F — Olympus says the body will retail for $549 when it goes on sale in October. The E-PL8 will also be available with a 14-42mm kit lens for $649.
Otherwise, the specs of the E-PL8 are mostly the same across the board as the E-PL7, which was released in 2014. The E-PL8 has the same size 16.1-megapixel sensor, and it also retains the same 3-axis mechanical image stabilization, as well as the same flip-down, 3-inch, 1.04-million dot LCD touchscreen. And it has the same 81 autofocus points as well as the same 8 frame per second top-end shooting speed.
I recently bought back my camera rig and set up and I'm getting back into photos.
If anyone is looking to get into the hobby but find that it is prohibitively expensive, you can get a true Full Frame experience for around 800 USD, even lower if you get a good deal.
The Nikon D600 is one of the best bargain full frame cameras you can buy, and Nikon will even provide to give you full warranty service for this specific model even 5 years into it's life if anything happens to it. It's also one of the best bargains you can get since for the price, it has one of the best sensors for a full frame for the fraction of the price of other models like the D750, D800, and the Canon 6D and 5D.
You can get the model from between 500 - 700 USD on a deal, keep following your local sellers or online auctions for it. The only lens you really need is a prime 50mm, and maybe a good wide angle prime.
You can get both of these for 100-150 USD each for the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D and the Tokina 17mm f/3.5, both full frame lenses and the body is fully compatible with any older lens from the 70s, 80s, 90s and some DX cropped lenses, but the point of full frame is for the larger sensor.
If you have the money to burn and want to get a 5D Mark III, go for it. That camera is amazing. If you want to get a DX/cropped camera, I won't stop you but for nearly the same price as a new cropped camera or a mirrorless camera, you can pretty much find this particular D600 model for steals and dive into this hobby in a affordable way.
But if you want a mostly uncompromised experience without having to give up 1,000+ USD go find a D600 and a cheap prime lens and capture your environment.
If anyone is looking to get into the hobby but find that it is prohibitively expensive, you can get a true Full Frame experience for around 800 USD, even lower if you get a good deal.
The Nikon D600 is one of the best bargain full frame cameras you can buy, and Nikon will even provide to give you full warranty service for this specific model even 5 years into it's life if anything happens to it. It's also one of the best bargains you can get since for the price, it has one of the best sensors for a full frame for the fraction of the price of other models like the D750, D800, and the Canon 6D and 5D.
You can get the model from between 500 - 700 USD on a deal, keep following your local sellers or online auctions for it. The only lens you really need is a prime 50mm, and maybe a good wide angle prime.
You can get both of these for 100-150 USD each for the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D and the Tokina 17mm f/3.5, both full frame lenses and the body is fully compatible with any older lens from the 70s, 80s, 90s and some DX cropped lenses, but the point of full frame is for the larger sensor.
If you have the money to burn and want to get a 5D Mark III, go for it. That camera is amazing. If you want to get a DX/cropped camera, I won't stop you but for nearly the same price as a new cropped camera or a mirrorless camera, you can pretty much find this particular D600 model for steals and dive into this hobby in a affordable way.
But if you want a mostly uncompromised experience without having to give up 1,000+ USD go find a D600 and a cheap prime lens and capture your environment.
I have a mirrorless camera. I really like it: Lumix G7
It's exceptionally good for newcomers in photography.
It's exceptionally good for newcomers in photography.
By reilo Go To PostOne of these days I'll buy the damn Fuji :(
You can grab the XT-10 or XT1 for like 500-600 USD before a lens.
You don't need the X-Pro 2. You're kinda locked in to the X Mount lenses too, they're really great lenses. Just a mention if you wanted to use different ones tho.
I want the new X100. I don't wanna worry about carrying lenses, etc. just keep a single lens mirror less around for on the go photography.
I went shooting around the city this friday and i like this shot
streets were relatively empty, which was quite nice, considering that street is usually extremely busy. i shot it with a canon 600d, edited and vsco'd with lightroom. i was shocked at the amount of shoeshiners in the city, i really hadn't noticed it before.
streets were relatively empty, which was quite nice, considering that street is usually extremely busy. i shot it with a canon 600d, edited and vsco'd with lightroom. i was shocked at the amount of shoeshiners in the city, i really hadn't noticed it before.
By reilo Go To PostI want the new X100. I don't wanna worry about carrying lenses, etc. just keep a single lens mirror less around for on the go photography.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pho/d/black-fujifilm-xs/6215680379.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ele/d/fujifilm-xt/6205137779.html
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00NF6ZGY6/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1500267386&sr=8-1&keywords=fuji+x100t&condition=used
in budget?
By reilo Go To PostI want the X100F doe but that's a great price, damn.
If there's anything I learned it is that buying the newest camera isn't the best investment in a time where camera technology improves regularly unless you can afford it and use it to make money.
The X100T is 90% the same camera and you save ~500+ USD. You should jump on that.
For those looking for an SLR purchase, no reason to buy the latest DSLRs unless you're a sports/motion photographer who needs the 12FPS, low light on a 1D or a D5. Full Frame SLRs from 2012 to present will fit the needs of a majority of people at a fraction of the price to spend all your money on lenses instead and external flash.
Thought I'd bump this and bring it up to others attention. I'll get around to posting some content here soon.
Hi everyone!! I talked with the powers that be, and we agreed that this thread will be for posting our work, and made a separate thread for talking about hardware/equipment, I hope you like it! I'll be sure to be posting here soon :D.
You can find the thread here http://slaent.com/thread/1264244/
You can find the thread here http://slaent.com/thread/1264244/
I love the colors, last one could've been more in focus but your compositions is good. I'd love to see more of your work
Thanks man!
I rarely do arranged photo sessions, I usually did documental/event photos. So basically I tried to capture things in the best moment, but everything was very spontaneous:
Sadly I lost most of the originals a few months ago. So I only have a few in a Facebook page of the place I used to work for :/
I rarely do arranged photo sessions, I usually did documental/event photos. So basically I tried to capture things in the best moment, but everything was very spontaneous:
Sadly I lost most of the originals a few months ago. So I only have a few in a Facebook page of the place I used to work for :/
By Elchele Go To PostI purchased a Lumix G7 last year, after selling my PS4. A few shots from a while ago:
That second shot looks like a painting. I love it.
By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostThat second shot looks like a painting. I love it.Thank you. Hopefully more users start sharing their photos!
Canon 550D owner checking in. I have not taken photos in a while now, lost motivation due to a couple reasons.
Figured I would contribute some older shots; maybe something will inspire me to head out in the field again.
Figured I would contribute some older shots; maybe something will inspire me to head out in the field again.
By shambles Go To PostAwesome stuff, Spengo. Mind me asking what gear you're using? I've a lowly Canon 550d atm. Lost my flame for photography a while back in a failed University run, but I'm trying to get back into it.lol I'm super late, but this shot is amazing
Hello everyone! I'm new to the forums but I've been a photographer for about 6ish years. The majority of my studio work combines photography with other mediums, such as 3D printing and scene construction. I also do projects such as paintings, graphic design work, and digital modeling.
The barn was modeled in Autodesk Fusion 360, 3D printed, then hand painted and placed into the scene. The tripods were also modeled, printed, and painted.
Hopefully that's not too many images for a single post. I'm looking forward to interacting with this new community!
The barn was modeled in Autodesk Fusion 360, 3D printed, then hand painted and placed into the scene. The tripods were also modeled, printed, and painted.
Hopefully that's not too many images for a single post. I'm looking forward to interacting with this new community!
By Elchele Go To PostI purchased a Lumix G7 last year, after selling my PS4. A few shots from a while ago:
Anyone who still claims that smartphone cameras are approaching the level of DSLR and MIL cameras needs to look at samples like these. The difference is literally night and day. There's only so much miniaturization you can do with lenses before you start to approach the physical limitations of light optics.
In my opinion, the concept of high end cameras and smartphones are inherently and diametrically opposed.
Some recent ones that went well -
night mist red dragonfly by PIG, on Flickr
grey fantail by PIG, on Flickr
red dragonfly on sedge seed head by PIG, on Flickr
wet blue faced honeyeater by PIG, on Flickr
large digger wasp in night mist by PIG, on Flickr
little friarbird observes spider by PIG, on Flickr
Dragonfly extreme closeup by PIG, on Flickr
I get pretty far on an old Olympus E-P5 and (most often these days) the Tamron 180mm Macro as an MF adapted lens. Otherwise I usually work with the Olympus 60mm 2.8 macro and a cross polarised flash setup. Really wish oly or pany would come out with a native 200mm 1:1 macro, even the old IBIS of the E-P5 is more than adequate for it, god knows how much damage you could do with IBIS+OIS done right.
night mist red dragonfly by PIG, on Flickr
grey fantail by PIG, on Flickr
red dragonfly on sedge seed head by PIG, on Flickr
wet blue faced honeyeater by PIG, on Flickr
large digger wasp in night mist by PIG, on Flickr
little friarbird observes spider by PIG, on Flickr
Dragonfly extreme closeup by PIG, on Flickr
I get pretty far on an old Olympus E-P5 and (most often these days) the Tamron 180mm Macro as an MF adapted lens. Otherwise I usually work with the Olympus 60mm 2.8 macro and a cross polarised flash setup. Really wish oly or pany would come out with a native 200mm 1:1 macro, even the old IBIS of the E-P5 is more than adequate for it, god knows how much damage you could do with IBIS+OIS done right.
Here's a couple from Thailand a week or two ago, Samsung S7 phone camera, it does a fine job. First post here so not sure how image auto-scale etc...
By Ozzy Onya A2Z Go To PostHere's a couple from Thailand a week or two ago, Samsung S7 phone camera, it does a fine job. First post here so not sure how image auto-scale etc…
For a smartphone camera, pics like these are serviceable, sure. I just take issue with those who think that DSLR cameras and the like will soon become obsolete due to the quality of smartphone cameras, which is a ridiculous notion (not saying that you're making that argument, just clarifying my position).
By brainchild Go To PostFor a smartphone camera, pics like these are serviceable, sure. I just take issue with those who think that DSLR cameras and the like will soon become obsolete due to the quality of smartphone cameras, which is a ridiculous notion (not saying that you're making that argument, just clarifying my position).
It depends on the shot. Look how bright those shots are - all you would get shooting an equivalent image on a "proper" camera is a super fast shutter speed, which they don't really need. So for outdoor, broad daylight shooting, where there aren't any other constraints on shutter speed/readout, magnification or focal length (shooting a bullet coming out of a gun, a spider mite, a bird feeding on-the-wing, whatever), they tend to do just fine.
By slyant Go To PostIt depends on the shot. Look how bright those shots are - all you would get shooting an equivalent image on a "proper" camera is a super fast shutter speed, which they don't really need. So for outdoor, broad daylight shooting, where there aren't any other constraints on shutter speed/readout, magnification or focal length (shooting a bullet coming out of a gun, a spider mite, a bird feeding on-the-wing, whatever), they tend to do just fine.
I don't disagree for specific use cases, as you mentioned, but there will always be those limitations for smartphone cameras. Those limitations are inherent due to their tendency to progressively get thinner and smaller with each iteration. You can't simply increase exposure times to compensate for the lack of larger apertures, as it's impractical for the way people use smartphone cameras. You can't increase the aperture size to something comparable to DSLR because you'd have a Frankenstein of a smartphone, and it wouldn't fit in your pocket. The only options are to use optical attachments for your smartphone camera, but at that point, my point has already been proven.
I'm not trying to say that smartphone cameras aren't good. I'm just saying that they shouldn't be compared to dedicated cameras. They serve completely different purposes and always will. As such, a market will always exist for both (until we invent some other way to capture light).
By brainchild Go To PostFor a smartphone camera, pics like these are serviceable, sure. I just take issue with those who think that DSLR cameras and the like will soon become obsolete due to the quality of smartphone cameras, which is a ridiculous notion (not saying that you're making that argument, just clarifying my position).
My misses loves her Canon EOS no doubt, we just didn't want it out on boat days unattended, bashed around etc. I will say this though my Samsung S7 shits on her iPhone 7 for dark/night/indoor shots, by a country mile. Totally agree the depth of shots and colour range is far superior with a full DSLR, no way they're phasing out. They seem to have taken a step up as more become interested in photography due to happy snaps with their phones. Sure low end digital cameras probably took a hit and will continue to decline but I think the bleed over to those gaining interest in Instagram photos, professional quality for memory keeping photos or albums etc should continue to flourish.
By Ozzy Onya A2Z Go To PostMy misses loves her Canon EOS no doubt, we just didn't want it out on boat days unattended, bashed around etc. I will say this though my Samsung S7 shits on her iPhone 7 for dark/night/indoor shots, by a country mile. Totally agree the depth of shots and colour range is far superior with a full DSLR, no way they're phasing out. They seem to have taken a step up as more become interested in photography due to happy snaps with their phones. Sure low end digital cameras probably took a hit and will continue to decline but I think the bleed over to those gaining interest in Instagram photos, professional quality for memory keeping photos or albums etc should continue to flourish.
You make some good points about the rift between lower end and higher end digital cameras in terms of their respective futures. If smartphone cameras can act as the 'gateway drug' for people to get into professional photography, then I suppose I'm fine with lower end digital cameras dying out.
Took this a few years ago from my apartment window after a summer afternoon rain shower with a Canon Powershot wide lens.
Ravens stadium straight ahead and Camden yards to the right in Baltimore.
I copied, flipped and blurred the shot to make it a wallpaper but the colors are entirely natural.
Ravens stadium straight ahead and Camden yards to the right in Baltimore.
I copied, flipped and blurred the shot to make it a wallpaper but the colors are entirely natural.
Slyant: Good job keeping those DOF lines focused on the subjects. Love the bird with the blue eye!
GQman2121: Those streaks in the sky are beautiful. Great shot.
Elchele: In your second photo there's a wonderful interaction happening between the clothing of the model and the background painting. The soft green grass-like texture of the shirt matches with the greens in the wall art, the whites on her face matching into the whites of the sky, very nice. Also the photo with people raising their hands, looks like it could be taken from on-board the Nostromo from Alien. Thanks for the positive feedback! Here's a few examples of my out of studio work and some behind the scenes.
GQman2121: Those streaks in the sky are beautiful. Great shot.
Elchele: In your second photo there's a wonderful interaction happening between the clothing of the model and the background painting. The soft green grass-like texture of the shirt matches with the greens in the wall art, the whites on her face matching into the whites of the sky, very nice. Also the photo with people raising their hands, looks like it could be taken from on-board the Nostromo from Alien. Thanks for the positive feedback! Here's a few examples of my out of studio work and some behind the scenes.
Elchele why did I always think you are a talentless hack is it because of your bad movie opinions?
<3 your pictures are great
<3 your pictures are great
Nice work, I'd love to start sharing, though I hate everything I shoot right now. Anybody shooting film here? I shoot some medium format on a Mamiya RZ67 Pro...why shoot film in this Digital age. Well it's complicated :P
Midso made a great Image and Post-Processing thread, which I think everyone here should take a look at! https://slaent.com/thread/1277458/
thanks Kaly, means a lot.
don't worry
By reilo Go To PostElchele why did I always think you are a talentless hack is it because of your bad movie opinions?I'm a hack in everything I do m8
<3 your pictures are great
don't worry
By FuturusX Go To PostNice work, I'd love to start sharing, though I hate everything I shoot right now. Anybody shooting film here? I shoot some medium format on a Mamiya RZ67 Pro…why shoot film in this Digital age. Well it's complicated :P
In my opinion, peer critique and practice are the best ways to improve. I don't really shoot film currently, but have done so in the past. There's just something very therapeutic and relaxing about being in a dark room by yourself. Photography is all light, and editing your negatives (dodging/burning) with light feels very full-circle zen. There will always be a market and desire for film.