*OFFICIAL* general photography conversation thread

Chewy734 · 08-18-2011, 12:40 PM

man... lots of pissed off people in the NR forums. I guess Nikon is rumored to be released a new mirrorless camera system next Wednesday, instead of updating their FX line.

The1 · 08-18-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

man... lots of pissed off people in the NR forums. I guess Nikon is rumored to be released a new mirrorless camera system next Wednesday, instead of updating their FX line.

interesting choice.....

we'll see how it pans out, but i expect higher frames per second as a result.

rodi · 08-18-2011, 01:02 PM

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Nice but I still like Devinsupertramp

ha! right? what a handle.

Chewy734 · 08-18-2011, 10:59 PM

sourphish · 08-18-2011, 11:07 PM

ooo my phone does have a cam! Time to go pro with my 100 gigapixels

The1 · 08-18-2011, 11:09 PM

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ooo my phone does have a cam! Time to go pro with my 100 gigapixels

man, 100 gigapixels was soooo last year, you need an Iphone 5 if you wanna be taken seriously!!!

M_Six · 08-19-2011, 11:29 AM

To quote Clint Eastwood: "Boy, is this a machine."

Canon EOS 1D MkIV

ISO 102,400???? Taking pics in near total darkness maybe?

The1 · 08-19-2011, 12:12 PM

but the autofocus will be pretty useless, and the boost modes tend to be a bit on the useless side.

the quality at 100k ISO is pretty poor, Nikon handles it slightly better, but still, it's just too sensitive for them to handle.

print a picture from that at less then 3" and maybe it will be acceptable.

The1 · 08-19-2011, 12:14 PM

as per example.

TL · 08-19-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

To quote Clint Eastwood: "Boy, is this a machine."

Canon EOS 1D MkIV

ISO 102,400???? Taking pics in near total darkness maybe?

Mike Lee shots with that and he seems to like it a lot

Chewy734 · 08-19-2011, 03:37 PM

well... shooting at the Avengers set was a fail. It was hot as hell, we weren't allowed to get close, and the fog machine was running at full blast.

And also, now I kinda wish I kept that 100-400mm for (rare) times like these...

The1 · 08-19-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

well... shooting at the Avengers set was a fail. It was hot as hell, we weren't allowed to get close, and the fog machine was running at full blast.

And also, now I kinda wish I kept that 100-400mm for (rare) times like these...

yeah, nice lense, but can be a burden

I tend to leave it sometimes thinking i won't use it, and sometimes i take it if i feel there might be a chance, but i'd rather not have it in my backpack all the time.

I have a feeling it's going to get a lot less use now that i have my new toy

Chewy734 · 08-20-2011, 09:06 PM

With all the HDR photos and discussion in the other threads... I thought I would post this interesting video:

sourphish · 08-20-2011, 09:30 PM

Dang, interesting video. Looks like it could be part of a game on playstation or something

MATT0404 · 08-21-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

With all the HDR photos and discussion in the other threads... I thought I would post this interesting video:

Wow, that's pretty cool.

I think I got hosed on a used Tokina 16-50/2.8. Check out this video. Sound normal to you guys?

Weebl · 08-21-2011, 07:55 PM

I think so.

MATT0404 · 08-21-2011, 09:29 PM

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I think so.

I don't think that sounds like the noise I'm experiencing. Listen to my video as the focus goes back to infinity. It sounds like it's grinding or clicking. I've had a few Tokina lenses in the past (35/2.8, and 12-24/4) and they sounded nothing like this.

Weebl · 08-21-2011, 10:02 PM

I'm sorry for not being clearer. Yes, I think you got hosed.
That vid, even though it isn't the same lens does not sound like yours. Although not as bad, you should hear my 300 F4. One heck of a racket comes out of it and supposedly it is normal.

MATT0404 · 08-21-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I'm sorry for not being clearer. Yes, I think you got hosed.
That vid, even though it isn't the same lens does not sound like yours. Although not as bad, you should hear my 300 F4. One heck of a racket comes out of it and supposedly it is normal.

Haha, much more clear. Previous owner states "I don't know, I don't remember if it did that, or not. But I don't think so." Sounds like BS to me.

sourphish · 08-21-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

Haha, much more clear. Previous owner states "I don't know, I don't remember if it did that, or not. But I don't think so." Sounds like BS to me.

Yeah, total BS. How can you NOT know what your lens sounds like if it sounds like that. Unless he didn't touch it in years. Try to get your money back or something.

M_Six · 08-21-2011, 10:26 PM

My 35mm f2 (non-USM) is like that. People call it the beehive because of the buzzing. But it focuses fairly quickly. Is yours focusing accurately, at least?

Weebl · 08-21-2011, 10:41 PM

Mark, is that a "normal" sound for you lens or is it messed up but working.
I don't think he wanted a messed up but working lens.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19771 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	To quote Clint Eastwood: "Boy, is this a machine." Canon EOS 1D MkIV ISO 102,400???? Taking pics in near total darkness maybe? __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	but the autofocus will be pretty useless, and the boost modes tend to be a bit on the useless side. the quality at 100k ISO is pretty poor, Nikon handles it slightly better, but still, it's just too sensitive for them to handle. print a picture from that at less then 3" and maybe it will be acceptable.
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08-19-2011, 03:37 PM	#1353
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	well... shooting at the Avengers set was a fail. It was hot as hell, we weren't allowed to get close, and the fog machine was running at full blast. And also, now I kinda wish I kept that 100-400mm for (rare) times like these... __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry for not being clearer. Yes, I think you got hosed. That vid, even though it isn't the same lens does not sound like yours. Although not as bad, you should hear my 300 F4. One heck of a racket comes out of it and supposedly it is normal. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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