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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 03:53 |
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richw
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Despite the metering/sticking shutter issue I love my Fuji and will take it out when otherwise I would be camerless - however... If I want to make sure of the results even if the meter was working I would reach for the D3s first D7000/200 next (day/night) and the Fuji last. I have got some images I like with the X100 but my best images are all with Nikons. If I was off loading cameras the D200 would go first, followed by the X100.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 03:54 |
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richw
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Jac would pick her V1 over all mine however so each to their own. (P.S. that's how I now have a D7000!)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 04:07 |
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Eric
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Constable wrote: The question is one that will become ever more important I think.Hadn't heard that Chuchill quote...excellent!
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 04:33 |
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richw
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My favourite X100 image so far: Edit - bugger I've forgotten how to link from the gallery could someone please remind me? Attachment: Paul Taylor.jpg (Downloaded 60 times)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 04:40 |
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Eric
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I think we tend to overlook the evolution that the SLR went through pre digital. It was already honed into the 'right' shape in smooth casings and in a range of sizes/weights that suited most hands, with knobs and switches in ergonomic places... long before the digital sensor was added. We all settle for a specific camera model based on its compatibility with our finances and its intended use at that time. Generally speaking they all 'feel' similar in the hand. But when we try to branch out from this 'comfort zone', we invariably experience difficulties, awkwardness and incompatibilities with our established methods. Ideally we need to decide where we are going, why we are going there and what is the best equipment setup for us. Trouble is, there is 'make do' attititude in all but the most decicated perfectionists. I have wellington boots...just now I ran out to the garage in the rain...in my carpet slippers. Because it wasnt worth changing for a few minutes. Trouble is, I have a hole in my slipper's sole  ). Knowing this ...I 'limped' across the backyard trying to minimise floor contact with that foot!!! Because it wasnt worth changing for a few minutes. We frequently use zoom lenses despite them being optically inferior to primes. Because it wasnt worth changing for a few minutes. All we are really doing, in trying to assign DSLRs to history, is hoping for something to replace it that has less bulk and weight, that can be used any time, any place, any situation ...but that retains its image quality and performance. But in doing so, there will be trade offs and these will not be acceptable to everyone. Or at least, it will take some more evolutionary time to get it 'as right as the SLR'. I now have a wet sock!:byebye:
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 04:48 |
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Eric
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richw wrote: My favourite X100 image so far:Great shot Rich...deserves to be left in the thread not hidden in the gallery! I assume its not your Mum in Martlesham Heath? 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 04:58 |
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richw
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Eric wrote:richw wrote:My favourite X100 image so far:Great shot Rich...deserves to be left in the thread not hidden in the gallery! Not quite, she doesn't bother with gloves! No he's a great guy who is the CEO of our local Gym and believe it or not a full Research Professor of Neuroscience. This was taken just before his first 'Pro' boxing fight. I took the D3s to photograph the event and when I got there discovered it's battery was still in the charger at home - glad I was only there as a spectator! I did have the X100 with me as well though and got some nice shots with that. I've tried to give this a vintage fight photo look, including adding noise! (after all these years trying to eliminate it!)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 05:17 |
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richw
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I've added a few more of the X100 images from this night. http://nikondslr.uk/photos/showgallery.php?cat=567 All done with a broken camera by adjusting the speed manually and looking the histogram, and then tiding up in Lightroom afterwards. Some of my friends who didn't know photography was my hobby were very complimentary afterwards. If only I had that D3s battery :dumb: But back on topic - the reason for posting these is I guess you can get by without a DSLR but I know I would have done a lot better with one and maybe taken some real gems. When taking these images with the X100 I had to really try and anticipate the shot ahead of time, allow for the relatively slow camera and then it took ages for the viewer to come back to real time. Not a problem for the portraits, but it made the actual boxing shots very hard indeed, I would have got many more keepers of probably a far higher quality with the D3s. I know this is stating the obvious - but I am not by any means a sports shooter but it is very nice to have a camera that can do this when you want (assuming you don't leave the battery at home).
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 06:36 |
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Squarerigger
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Eric wrote:I think we tend to overlook the evolution that the SLR went through pre digital. It was already honed into the 'right' shape in smooth casings and in a range of sizes/weights that suited most hands, with knobs and switches in ergonomic places... long before the digital sensor was added. Well stated Eric. One thing most of us on here have in common is we all lived through the evolution of the SLR. Our entire "career" as photo hobbyists and professionals has been linked to the SLR and then the DSLR. We are hard wired to the SLR and having lens combinations which allow us to accomplish what we seek. One over riding deficiency I keep seeing with the mirror less system is the auto focus ability. I remember having my first two Nikon SLR's and obviously they were manual focus. I got pretty proficient at focusing quickly but then SLR's had wonderful focus screens. I am pretty sure the auto focus on my D7000 is many times faster than I was with manual focus on my FM. A little "magic foam" in the slippers hole and you can dash to the garage in comfort Eric.:thumbsup:
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2012 06:39 |
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Squarerigger
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Great shot Rich. I would not figure him for one to have any discipline problems in class.
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