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| Posted: Thu Jun 14th, 2012 14:14 |
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Constable
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Doesn't Sony have an FX body under 2K? Also there is a D700 at 1200 GBP on Nikonians http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=219&topic_id=2048&mesg_id=2048&page= Ed
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 00:49 |
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richw
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KenRay wrote:I am constantly amazed at the increased cost of cameras today. I like pro quality equipment and when I was employed always managed to afford it. Leica's and Hasselblads were my preferred tools. When SLR's came about I could finally manage to do what I had always wanted to and that was afford long lenses as most everything was ,of course, manual focus. When auto focus finally became a reality film was on it's last legs so I never changed. When Digital became King I was very reluctant to change ,but I did finally but found to satisfy my desire for Pro level bodies and long lense preferences I should stay with DX bodies. I started digital with D1x's and have now progressed to D2x's which at my age will probably be the last bodies I buy if they last. They somewhat satisfy my desire for long lenses though REALLY long lenses such as the Nikkor 600mm are far beyond my wildest reach. It seems to acheive the finest quality photos today you require the best pro level body and highest quality lense to achieve this quality of image. When you consider the top of the line Nikon body is in the $6000 range and the 600mm Nikkor is about the same you are talking about a goodly part of my ANNUAL income so there is no way I can afford it. They have to get prices considerably under $2000 for a body for me to have any interest at all no matter whether FX or DX. Of course this will never happen and in actuality I find it difficult to achieve much interst in photograpy as I once had. That's probably a combination of old age and lack of skill in digital taking it's toll. In real terms the top price bodies are the cheapest they have ever been, however they are still veyr expensive, and I think you have actually under priced the 600mm lens! The interesting thing for me is the point you make about quality. In reality there is not that much difference between a modern budget body and a pro body in terms of image quality. You get into the law of diminishing returns and a lot of the benefit is more about ergonomics and build quality than just image quality. I have always thought is someone wants to buy the top it's their money and they should be free to do what they want with it, but the truth is hardly anybody at all can really claim to need the top end, and if you just want to make nice images then you can so perfectly well with entry level bodies and lenses.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 03:45 |
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Robert
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Good point Rich, from an image output point of view there isn't much to choose with the current crop of cameras. I am a bit disappointed with the 18-105 DX VR zoom in comparison with my non zoom lenses, I took some pix of some dragonflies recently with the 3100 and felt they were well short of my expectations, I mounted the 180-f2.8 on the D200 and instantly I was happy, they looked good even on the viewing screen. The water liliey which the Dragonflies were on, was about a metre from the edge of a deep pool, so no chance of getting closer.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 15:22 |
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KenRay
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I can not disagree with a single point you make --- but-and there is always a but.. A Fiat 500 will get you from place to place as well as say an Alfa-Romeo and as far as pure transportation goes as well as a Lamborghini. But there is just a little something extra in the feel looks and performance that while taking a little more skill to extract gives immensely more pleasure. I find the same feeling of both use and pride of ownership with ProGrade equipment. I have been intimately associated with guns and shooting all my life (I am among other things a school trained gunsmith)and find the I actually shoot better with an expensive gun than a cheap one. It has been proven to my own satisfaction over and over. Just one old man's musings.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 15:56 |
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Robert
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Ken, your musings are spot on. Regarding the accuracy of a 'better' gun, I think that is easy to explain because feel, accurate machining and balance are vital elements in shooting. No two guns are the same. Just like no two lenses are the same. I have always chosen the best tools I can find for my work. Most of my mechanic tools are Snap-On, Apple make the computers that best suit me, and I choose the best Nikon gear I can afford. When I have to use this equipment day in, day out, I want to enjoy the experience as best I can. All these things are a compromise. Not least not causing misery by spending beyond our means, which is not difficult for anyone suffering from NAS!
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 16:55 |
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jk
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KenRay wrote: I can not disagree with a single point you make --- but-and there is always a but.. A Fiat 500 will get you from place to place as well as say an Alfa-Romeo and as far as pure transportation goes as well as a Lamborghini. But there is just a little something extra in the feel looks and performance that while taking a little more skill to extract gives immensely more pleasure. I find the same feeling of both use and pride of ownership with ProGrade equipment. I have been intimately associated with guns and shooting all my life (I am among other things a school trained gunsmith)and find the I actually shoot better with an expensive gun than a cheap one. It has been proven to my own satisfaction over and over. Just one old man's musings.But so true. The enjoyment is there in the engineering and the pride to build something that whilst expensive is clear than many others will enjoy it as well. This goes for cars, clothing and many other possessions. To each his/her own collectable. Still wanting and waiting to own a Ferrari but I know that practicality stands in my way as I would need a race track to drive it on as well. 
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2012 17:20 |
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richw
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KenRay wrote:I can not disagree with a single point you make --- but-and there is always a but.. A Fiat 500 will get you from place to place as well as say an Alfa-Romeo and as far as pure transportation goes as well as a Lamborghini. But there is just a little something extra in the feel looks and performance that while taking a little more skill to extract gives immensely more pleasure. I find the same feeling of both use and pride of ownership with ProGrade equipment. I have been intimately associated with guns and shooting all my life (I am among other things a school trained gunsmith)and find the I actually shoot better with an expensive gun than a cheap one. It has been proven to my own satisfaction over and over. Just one old man's musings. I don't disagree, but not owning a Lamborghini (much as I would like one, but will never afford), doesn't prevent me from enjoying the drive when I am on a nice road. I treated myself to a D3s for my fortieth birthday two and a half years ago and have been spoilt by it since, but having less personal time than I used to I have found I'm actually using it less than I did my D200, which I took great joy in. No doubt the D3s takes a better image, but I will be unlikely to buy a top model again. Often if we go out I take the fuji x100 and would probably like to borrow my wife's D7000 more than she lets me. I actually think for me more important than the camera you use is what inspires you take a photo. For me I loved Sydney, I found it very beautiful and constantly strove to capture some of that beauty. Melbourne is not inspiring me in nearly the same way, although when my sister visited with my nephew and niece I was rarely without a camera in my hand. My equipment mission for the time being is actually to spend less, but build up my lens collection. My next purchase will be some time in the future and will be a full frame wide angle lens. More importantly my photography mission is to find inspiration again and start taking more photos. I would love to move back to Sydney, but I am realistically going to be in my current job for another eighteen months minimum, so I need to find inspiration in Melbourne.
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16th, 2012 02:52 |
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jk
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Rich sounds like I need to come out to Oz again and we can go ou shooting. Some up country stuff but also in town!
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16th, 2012 04:43 |
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Eric
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richw wrote:KenRay wrote: The phrases "good enough" and "fit for purpose" spring to mind....because I too am using the wife's D7000 (with zoom lenses) and the X100 more and more. That's mainly because my photography has changed to more casual, holiday, happy snapper mode. Sure one tries to get the best angle and composition. But too often the light is dictated by the time of day you happen to be there and the overal image appearance by the number of people in shot! Nothing is worse than visiting supposed picturesque locations...to find yellow no parking lines, wheelie bins and sky dishes to spoil the image. Sure they can be digitised out...but even I am starting to say why bother? The truth is we need a project to focus our finer photographer skills. Like Eds insects, Roberts flowers, there needs to be more than just recording an event. Until I discover a new challenge, my D3 will be consigned to periodic work shoots. I have two next week....so after not using it for 6weeks I better get it out and remember how to use it. 
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16th, 2012 06:33 |
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Iain
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The way that things are going I am beginning to wonder if the days of the crop sensor camera are numbered, which if they are, it will be a shame for us wildlife photographers as that only leaves longer lenses and the cost that goes with them
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