Camera

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:42 pm

deviant wrote:makes sense, although it also says that a full frame (35mm) sensor is best and capable of 96MP

I guess it's mainly talking about conpacts

this thread has comments that echo this, the industry is obsessed with MP count. I know that people always ask when they see my Dslr "how many megapixels is that?" which is kind of irrelevant..... my old canon ixus 3.2pm takes fantastic shots too

depends on the size of the sensor. if you have the same size sensor, 5mp will be a hell of a lot worse than 2mp because you're really just generating noise (for smaller sensors, anyway). there's a physical limit.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:53 am

ghetto kitty wrote:
fooishbar wrote: you really just need to know how apeture, shutter speed, and sensitivity relate to each other and to the shot. once you've got that, it's all gravy.
yep foo, but the last time i knew any of that shit was in high school.
needs refresher course.
the only one in the CBD is on wed when i have late mngmnt meetings so FAIL to that.

there are plenty of books on this subject

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:49 pm

i have an aversion to reading manuals of any kind, or study type books.
im far too left brain or summin. does not compute.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:51 pm

Hello fellow camera geeks!

Can someone tell me the difference between say a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and a 1DS Mark III
so basically, 1DS and 1D, thats the dang difference?
Also i cant believe the 1DS Mark II has been out since 04 !

Apparently the 5D Mark II is due soon, anyone confirm?

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:54 pm

The 5D is currently the oldest camera model in the canon DSLR range, and is due for a refresh/upgrade in Q1/Q2 2008.

As of yet, nothing has been announced though.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:58 pm

i'm getting a fresh digi snappy

looking at olympus one- less than 400 bucks. looks pretty sweet.

or canon?

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:07 pm

nhd wrote:Canon EOS 1D Mark III and a 1DS Mark III
so basically, 1DS and 1D, thats the dang difference?

one is a 1.3 cropped sensor.... the other is full frame

I believe the Ds has live view and a faster per-second shutter speed (rapid fire)

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:23 pm

ah i see Deviant!
thanks, dont want any of that cropped sensors biz!

gnat, id recommend a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, its the same (basically) as a Leica DLUX-2 at half the price!

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasoniclx2/

LX3 is due out soon

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:23 pm

this is THE best canon gear and canon compatible gear review site EVER

Canon 1Ds MkIII

Canon 1D MKIII

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:01 pm

here is the review of the lens that I bought if anyone is interested in a kit lens upgrade for their 400/350D that is good and actually affordable.

the canon options are..

17-85 F4-5.6 USM IS (affordable, but not very good nor fast)
17-55 F2.8 USM IS (mega awesome but waaaay too exxy)

I just bought this, and it is very good, and very bright/fast

Tamron 17-50 F2.8

Best

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:13 pm

I have a Tamron 28-200 it's pretty dope.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:36 pm

is that a macro lens?

Post by **fooishbar** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:30 pm

deviant wrote:here is the review of the lens that I bought if anyone is interested in a kit lens upgrade for their 400/350D that is good and actually affordable.

the canon options are..

17-85 F4-5.6 USM IS (affordable, but not very good nor fast)
17-55 F2.8 USM IS (mega awesome but waaaay too exxy)

you forgot the 17-55 f/3.5 IS (i.e. kit lens + IS). it's really quite nice: they fixed all the issues with CA and it's a bit sharper as well. well pleased with it, aside from the rubbish construction (rumoured to be the 450D kit lens, and built like one).

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:37 pm

you mean the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS

plastic construction = fail

my kit lens is pretty much broken and my 50mm 1.8 broke last weekend......

rubbish

I won't buy another plastic lens

Post by **fooishbar** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:00 pm

deviant wrote:you mean the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS

yeah, that'll learn me for being lazy.

deviant wrote:plastic construction = fail

my kit lens is pretty much broken and my 50mm 1.8 broke last weekend......

rubbish

I won't buy another plastic lens

hm, i haven't manage to smash even my 50mm f/1.8 yet, despite it being the most rubbish construction ever. surprised that the kit lens broke, but know nuff people who've wrecked the 50mm.

Post by **lynt** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:28 am

I'm on my 3rd. They all broke in the same spot. Shit plastic lever that holds the case with the lens.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:22 am

I can't figure out where mine broke, it just kind of fell apart

the kit lens admittedly got broken by me slipping on a rock over a waterfall, quite un-gracefully

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:39 am

The new tokina I got is built like a brick shithouse.

Post by **lynt** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:18 am

I just found that my OM-2's shutter gets stuck open. Crap.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:32 am

what is the best place for camera and camera gear servicing and repairs?

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:31 am

YAY to Oli! I now own (once i pay him back lol) his Canon 350D Eos

i now have three cameras:

VoigtlÃ¤nder Vitoret camera circa 1962
Nikon Coolpix P2
Canon 350D Eos

Fark yes!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:44 am

what lens you got with the 350D?

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:35 pm

the standard 18mm-to-55mm f/3.5-to-f/5.6 unit i think. Oli has it at the moment, i just have the huge one! not sure on specs for that one. but its huge!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:32 pm

70-300

I have the same one

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:15 pm

deviant wrote:what is the best place for camera and camera gear servicing and repairs?

This website is a little bare at the moment but I've heard nothing but good reports about them on flickr and overclockers.com.au:

Camera Clinic. They're in Collingwood.

Post by **lynt** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:44 pm

Lizkins wrote:YAY to Oli! I now own (once i pay him back lol) his Canon 350D Eos

i now have three cameras:

VoigtlÃ¤nder Vitoret camera circa 1962
Nikon Coolpix P2
Canon 350D Eos

Fark yes!

Good camera, that.

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:54 pm

nhd wrote:Hello fellow camera geeks!

Can someone tell me the difference between say a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and a 1DS Mark III
so basically, 1DS and 1D, thats the dang difference?
Also i cant believe the 1DS Mark II has been out since 04 !

Apparently the 5D Mark II is due soon, anyone confirm?

I believe the 1D is meant/used for photojournalism/sports photography etc etc and the 1DS is a studio camera.

The 5D mkII should be getting rolled out very soon. Also they are releasing a 450D soon.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:11 pm

BammBamm wrote:I believe the 1D is meant/used for photojournalism/sports photography etc etc and the 1DS is a studio camera.

yes, I was wrong the 1D has a much higer fps (good for sports) than the 1Ds

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:42 pm

lynt wrote:
Lizkins wrote:YAY to Oli! I now own (once i pay him back lol) his Canon 350D Eos

i now have three cameras:

VoigtlÃ¤nder Vitoret camera circa 1962
Nikon Coolpix P2
Canon 350D Eos

Fark yes!

Good camera, that.

that's right, this was yours first yeah?

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:30 pm

Looking at buying a Loreo 3D camera, doesn't anyone know much about these? I basically just like the look and the idea. Anyone had a play with one of these? Going to be camera number 9 for me...

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:44 pm

i bought a bag for my camera today, as ya do. anyways, i couldn't believe the difference in prices between stores on Elizabeth Street. Handy though, competition an all.

Got one for $30 (in Ted's > best!), that was $40 in another store. Checked out the crumpler ones, my god! As if i am paying $50 for a camera bag. hell no. I went passed the Crumpler store afterwards and checked the same bag that was $50 in the camera stores and in there it was $65

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:02 pm

the 450D has been released!!

small downs to the re-sale on my 350D taking another hit

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:53 am

Anyone used a calculator as an intervalometer?

I shall be tonight!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:59 am

no, but I have used my PC. What are you gunna do with it?

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:01 am

I this this new revolutionary idea where I can take time lapse videos of the sky with the clouds moving.

As far as I know it's pretty fresh and never really done before.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:09 am

lol, needs more animated gif

spiral · Post by **spiral** » Wed May 07, 2008 1:26 pm

make your point n shoot canon raw
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_in_Brie ... started.3F

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:00 pm

got canon 400D, love it.

but need to replace olympus waterproof/shockproof that got 'lost' in transit from thailand.

need small one, good for night gigs, high res, panorama, etcetc

anyone have any of these or know which ones are good??

http://digitalcameras.kodak.com/

halp!

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:06 pm

Just got my Yashica D in the mail today!! YAY!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:07 pm

fujifilm

or

panasonic

=

win

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:09 pm

got models to reccomend dan man?

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:17 pm

you can't really go wrong tbh.... not these days, most new consumer point and shoots are pretty good. I think those two brands take the best pics (from what I've seen)

The model will depend on budget, decide how much you want to spend, go with something about that price. I wouldn't go with the really exxy ones (even if I had the money), personally I think middle of the road is best. High-end point n shoots are waaay too full of gimmicks and large pixel counts for my liking.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:23 pm

hrm.

only went for kodak casue i saw a friends and is tres cool,.

cheap too, like $200 or so...

dunno.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:27 pm

http://www.dpreview.com/

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:36 pm

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/P ... dmclx2.asp

panasonic_ DMC LX2

Leica variant
get it!!!!!!!

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:39 pm

how much is that?

leica lense?

Post by **lynt** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:53 pm

This is a sale of a Canon EOS 5 w/ Vertial Grip & Tonika 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens!

Quoted as the best 35mm SLR camera on the Canon line!

This was bought 12 months ago from Michael's in Melbourne. Michael's do a great job at refurbishing cameras and this is no exception. If it weren't second hand, I would say it was good as new. It runs and handles like a new SLR.

This is as professional as you are ever going to get bar a MK1 for 35mm SLR.

The Tonkia lens is in great condition. The glass is spotless and there is no mold in the barrel. It has MF & AF settings and takes a crisp clear shot.

Check it

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:32 am

When you gettin' a 5D karl?

Post by **lynt** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:58 pm

deviant wrote:When you gettin' a 5D karl?

When I go to Tokyo in 3 weeks.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:12 pm

nice one