realizm Posted July 18, 2014 Share #801 Posted July 18, 2014 Question: In addition to the Canon T3i DSLR which works great, I am considering getting a good point and shoot camera since it is easy to carry. I want something that is high quality. Any suggestions before I shop around? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted July 18, 2014 Share #802 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I read this in the news recently: http://www.engadget.com/products/sony/cyber-shot/dsc-rx100/ http://m.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100-m3 Edited July 18, 2014 by CenSin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted July 18, 2014 Share #803 Posted July 18, 2014 Woah the price is a killer, I might have to see if I can pay for this in installments. Lovely camera though! Any models below that killer price I can use? Specifically for underground subway use since getting underground shots is not easy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted July 19, 2014 Share #804 Posted July 19, 2014 Woah the price is a killer, I might have to see if I can pay for this in installments. Lovely camera though! Any models below that killer price I can use? Specifically for underground subway use since getting underground shots is not easy. I'd say to go for the best off the bat. The camera is a one-time cost, but each picture you take will depend on the quality of the camera again and again. That said, I picked this compact specifically for high-ISO, low-noise performance (since that's pretty much the most important metric to me). You can also go to B&H in Manhattan to play around with the camera to see for yourself. I generally assess low-light performance on-the-spot by aiming the camera at the ceiling (where it's dark) and seeing how the pictures turn out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted July 19, 2014 Share #805 Posted July 19, 2014 These are good tips I'll keep that in mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted July 19, 2014 Share #806 Posted July 19, 2014 More on the Sony α7 series: http://petapixel.com/2014/07/04/philip-bloom-compares-eyes-sonys-a7s-beautifully-shot-low-light-video/ A video shot by a film maker shows the difference between what a human eye can see and what the α7 can see. I'm a skeptic of camera that claim to be high quality and sensitive (high-ISO), but this video offers a very compelling reason to keep an eye on what Sony has in store for the future. It's a short clip showing the output from the camera at different ISO levels. This was shot during the night with light from only the fire, but you'll see that at 409600, it's no different from shooting in daylight… Den Lennie explains how the video was shot: You know it's a notable breakthrough in camera technology when commentators claim the video has been faked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted July 21, 2014 Share #807 Posted July 21, 2014 I can't wait to go back to Nikon soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted August 8, 2014 Share #808 Posted August 8, 2014 I've been thinking of getting an old 50mm f1.8 lens for my Digital SLR, since they are so fast, I'll have to get used to manual focus but I can do that. Maybe an off-brand with a Nikon adapter, because off-brand's are so much cheaper. Any suggestions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted November 7, 2014 Share #809 Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-patent-discloses-groundbreaking-per-pixel-exposure-sensor/ Sony files a patent for "per-pixel exposure" system. Instead of HDR where a camera takes multiple pictures at different exposures, Sony's lays claim to the idea that each individual pixel should automatically get the right amount of exposure, making HDR obsolete. How this is going to be expressed in JPEG/RAW metadata is anyone's guess, but Sony might have to introduce a new "exposure" channel stored alongside the usual red, green, and blue ones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 8, 2014 Share #810 Posted November 8, 2014 I've left Sony for Nikon, particularly the D3200. The loss of light to the sensor due to the translucent mirror became a bother, that 30% really makes a difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted November 9, 2014 Share #811 Posted November 9, 2014 I've left Sony for Nikon, particularly the D3200. The loss of light to the sensor due to the translucent mirror became a bother, that 30% really makes a difference. Rumors say the next one will have the translucent mirror move. It makes sense for videos to keep the translucent mirror in place for autofocus during shooting, but for still photos moving the mirror out of the way is more beneficial. The overall trend, however, is for all cameras to become mirrorless, and have the sensor be responsible for everything. If we consider only the sensor, Sony wins. Even Canon is buying Sony-made sensors for their cameras. Nikon does too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 22, 2014 Share #812 Posted November 22, 2014 Well my new toy was just ordered. Should be here in a few weeks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 28, 2014 Share #813 Posted November 28, 2014 So this came in as well as my camera bag. The final thing to complete this will be here soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted December 5, 2014 Share #814 Posted December 5, 2014 Olympus has a new trick for the sensor-shift mechanism: double the resolution in each direction by moving the sensor half a pixel over. Normally used for high dynamic range or noise reduction in other cameras, the system takes 8 separate exposures which are combined to get the high-resolution image. Of course, it also requires the camera and scene to remain motionless. http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-take-a-look-olympus-will-use-the-5-axis-stabilization-to-create-high-resolution-images-on-the-fly/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted December 9, 2014 Share #815 Posted December 9, 2014 I just like the basics of an SLR camera. I like being able to see the scene as I would with my eye, and it allows for two eye shooting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted March 7, 2016 Share #816 Posted March 7, 2016 So yeah, my S9300 has been rendered unusable. Too many bugs with the dials. Got eyes on my next toy, but one things certain, I am NEVER buying another gps camera again. ****shudder**** I felt like the cops were trackin me yo.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted March 8, 2016 Share #817 Posted March 8, 2016 What's a GPS camera? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted March 22, 2016 Share #818 Posted March 22, 2016 What's a GPS camera? Sorry it took so long to answer this... Lately some companies including Nikon have been mounting GPS chips in or on top of their cameras for geo-tagging (and other functions I guess). Personally, I didn't want the chip, but as companies do, they make their main model with the chip to get everyone to buy it, and we're supposed to rave over it as if its the best thing since sliced bread. I am not amused. I mean, that police tracking comment was a joke (I hope) but GPS in a camera is useless to my daily experience, and hence, I'm ready to shed it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted March 24, 2016 Share #819 Posted March 24, 2016 Sorry it took so long to answer this... Lately some companies including Nikon have been mounting GPS chips in or on top of their cameras for geo-tagging (and other functions I guess). Personally, I didn't want the chip, but as companies do, they make their main model with the chip to get everyone to buy it, and we're supposed to rave over it as if its the best thing since sliced bread. I am not amused. I mean, that police tracking comment was a joke (I hope) but GPS in a camera is useless to my daily experience, and hence, I'm ready to shed it. I remember you said you were thinking about buying a Nikon DSLR back in 2014 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted March 25, 2016 Share #820 Posted March 25, 2016 I remember you said you were thinking about buying a Nikon DSLR back in 2014 Yup, still weighing my options.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted March 31, 2016 Share #821 Posted March 31, 2016 Yup, still weighing my options.... B&H and Adorama has good deals and packages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted May 25, 2016 Share #822 Posted May 25, 2016 Interesting photography article I read a few months back https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-why-the-world-s-leading-photojournalists-are-ditching-their-dslrs-to-shoot-on-instagram 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassTransitHonchkrow Posted November 9, 2019 Share #823 Posted November 9, 2019 Taken with my HTC m8 running Android 8.1.0 A vine wall changes color as the weather begins to cool. Circa October 2019. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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