I like Nikon allot, but after my big camera phase, mission orientated shooting comes to an end I'll probably end up with an olympus 4/3 rds system.
Which one are you eyeing?
I like Nikon allot, but after my big camera phase, mission orientated shooting comes to an end I'll probably end up with an olympus 4/3 rds system.
Which one are you eyeing?
Personally, Im still on the fence of how I feel about Jason Lanier and his opinions..I follow him on youtube and all.
But sometimes his comments put me off. I appreciate how blunt he is, but at the same time he exaggerates everything. Sony is making strives and it's auto-focusing system is awesome..But the lack of lenses holds me back..
Olympus is putting together a nice trinity of 2.8 glass, check these out
Mirrorless System Lenses | B&H Photo Video
Personally I like a trinity of zooms. I know that primes have sharper pictures for the most part, but you spend a lot more money piecing together primes. I guess I'm a cheap photog.
Yeah, the primes are not cheap. Fuji brought out the primes first, then the zooms. There is more options today in regards to zooms, but they are not cheap either. the 18-55 is $699 USD. However, they are worth every penny.
If I was going mirrorless, which I'm not at this point, I'd get the Sony A7 with the Sony-Zeiss 55/1.8. I want a big canvas and the FX format fits that requirement. Anything smaller would be going backwards in my opinion (if you're shooting FX now).
My D800 is a phenominal platform and it's a lot more capable than I am, so until it can no longer amaze me, I'll stick with it. As for weight and size, that's the entire reason I bought the D3300 as a second camera. With good lenses, I don't see any 4/3's system that will be better. Again, the D3300 is more capable than I am. For a pocket camera, I have my Lumix LX7 and it is surprisingly capable. (A BR style sling negates the weight of my D800 with a large lens like the 80-400)
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I hail those of you that have gone to 4/3's and the non-Nikon systems. You are possibly our pioneer trail blazers. Right now, I'm going to wait. How long? Maybe forever.
If you want a "large canvas", get an 8 x 10 camera. We all know that the difference between FX and DX is negligible. I can get the same FOV with my 35mm that you get with you 50mm on your FX. Sure, there may be some very slight differences in the scene. But, for arguments sake, it's the same when you're considering the scene/frame. It's nice that you are happy with FX, but it's not the epitome of photography. Looking at your photos, i would have no idea that you shot them with an FX camera. Since they are on the web, you could have shot them with a DX camera for all i know. It really makes no difference when all you are doing is posting them on the web. When you say "better", you are talking speeds and feeds. Who cares about speeds and feeds. Content is king. What you as the photographer produce is what matters. D810? D4S? Who cares! You don't need those cameras to take photos of buildings, flowers, cats, etc. If you are at the summer Olympics trying to get photos of Mr. Bolt leaving the blocks, then okay, a D4S it is. Right tool for the job. You don't need a Ferrari to go to the corner store. In regards to MFT, i think Rick_M is proving that it is all about photographic knowledge and skill rather then having a huge MP beast. Take a look at the Pentax 645D.... now THAT is "full frame". There is always something bigger and FX ain't it.
I get a kick out of people who know so much that they want to tell you and everyone else what you should buy and how to spend your money. Or those that make ignorant assumptions based on their limited insight. I consider the source. Even if your camera does have "pro" in its name.
An 8X10 camera? Well, that's a good comparison. Why didn't you just reference the Hubble? For Nikon, FX is the largest format. This is a Nikon forum and I use Nikon equipment. And, I don't want to "look at a 645D", if you want one then buy one. If you think your Fuji is the best thing since ice cream, well good for you as I couldn't care less; you made your choice, now live with it. If, and when, I change brands, it will be my decision, not yours. And, If you don't like my photographs, don't view them. I don't look at yours.
Fuji came out with a nice trinity when they launched the X-Pro1: 18mm f/2.0, 35mm f/1.4 and a 60mm f/2.4. Need to get the 18 to complete mine
Interesting vid. He hit on a lot of concerns/points I had also when deciding to make the switch to Fuji.
I wanted to like the Nikon mirrorless system, I really did. I wanted to remain brand loyal. But at the end of the day, the other products that are out there are so much more superior, it makes it kind of a no-brainer. Then once you step outside of the Nikon family and start taking a look at what other manufacturers are doing and the innovations they're making, it kind of makes you question why you held onto that loyalty at all.