I think he's after a digital SLR, yeah.

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The aperture (f-number) is lens dependent, but the low light performance of the camera is dependent on the sensor in the body.

So a lens with a wider aperture will let more light in, but with the same amount of light (e.g. same lens) two cameras can perform very differently.

Newer cameras = newer sensors which tends to = better noise performance.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

Sorry for the late reply, various things and expenses meant I had to put any plans to get a camera on hold.

What I'm after in a camera is:

Something relatively compact, so a bridge camera or similar to the one in your video are more in line with what I'm after.

One that I can take action shots with. Primarily for my pets (getting a decent shot of fast moving ferrets on my otherwise great compact camera is next to impossible)

I want to be able to take decent distance shots. The ones on my old camera of the cool Japanese catle on a hill look like a a hill with a white spot on it.

Being able to take some nice nature shots/wildlife photos would be nice

I don't really need the latest tech, I'm quite happy to shop on ebay (and will really need to)

Budget - I can't really stretch past £200 (hence looking for used cameras)

Anyone watch The Intenet's Next Top Photographer?

I only just watched the last two episodes now. I hated that gimp Charlie and had resigned myself to him winning, but the way it ended.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

Couldn't stand that series, really, although I did have a good chuckle at that kid getting chucked out.

Far too much of it seemed to be about the contestants and their shitey video diaries of how challenging it was, and other bollocks, rather than actually taking a good photo. But then, given that most of the photo critique boiled down to, "Nah, I don't like this," I guess there wasn't much else to go on. Glad it's over and I can go back to getting excited about new DRTV uploads.

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There were some good ones, but on the whole I think the topics were picked rather poorly.

"Outside the box" and "Mobile Phone Photography"?


How do you even judge those?

Bit like the Pro Photographer, Cheap Camera series. Sadly they're just getting a bit stupid now that they give them absolute disasters to work with. The last one where they gave that guy a Nokia to work with was a complete and utter waste of time.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

I suppose you're right, but they are at least a bit shorter, and generally more light entertainment than that slow paced contest was.

Still though, Christmas special with Chase Jarvis and the Lego camera coming up.

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Chase Jarvis - yay.

Lego Camera not so much.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

Why have I never heard of these shows & where can I watch them?

Think I'm going to grab myself this Prime Lens when I get paid after Xmas: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-50mm-1 ... pg__header

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

What a dude.


Also, I'm sure the Hong Kong Tourist Board should be paying DigitalRev by now.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

I gots me a 50mm 1.8

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I've seriously been looking at the Panasonic GF2 - the size for me is ideal and the simplicity of use (at least from the reviews I've read) make it a tempting buy.

On the other hand reading about different lenses is confusing me and seems like it could get expensive.

A bridge camera seems like a compromise but very few people seem to think highly of them (aside from my friend who loves his).

I'm wanting to take distance shots and action shots of animals.

I an keen but finding the longer I take to research the more my enthusiasm is dampened (I've been looking for about 9months now)

Bridge cameras confuse me. If you want to take really nice photos and get into Photography, buy an DSLR. if you want something pocketable and easy to use in exchange for image quality then get a point and shoot.

There's something really amazing about using an DSLR, feels like your manipulating the light, then hearing the mirrors clunk about Just staring into a 4 inch screen and pressing a button, regardless of how much control it gives you, wont be the same. For me at least.

Everyone I've seen buy a bridge tends to like the idea of being a photographer more than they like taking photos.

That was awesome. Chase.

That really was a great episode of PTCC, what all the others should have been aspiring to. It didn't even matter what the final images actually turned out like, just watching the processes that he went through to compensate for the camera's shortcomings and making the most of the situation he was in was some really great viewing. He's an incredible guy, and it was nice to see Kai acting less aspie than normal, too.

Bridge cameras - Yeah, they're a worst of both worlds, best of neither compromise. You'd be better off going for a mirrorless like the GF2 if you absolutely must have something more compact than a full size DSLR, because at least you'll get the wealth of options afforded with interchangeable lenses. Outrunner's right in that it can get expensive, but if you know what you want, you can specialise and keep costs to a minimum. You want distance shots? Get a tele. Most EVIL cameras have a 55-200mm option, which will give you some respectable reach, but they're gnerally slower lenses. Want fast action shots? Get a normal length prime, typically called pancake lenses as they're super compact too, they're between 18 and 40mm generally, and should have a widest f stop value of at least f2, preferably f1.8, but it's not a huge difference.

My honest recommendation would be to go for a full fat DSLR, however. They're bigger, sure, but you will get over that, and you'll find the whole experience so much more enjoyable, not the mention the much wider range of accessories and lenses you'll have available compared to their micro-system cousins.

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Had a play with my cousins DSLR today - it's a nice bit of kit but pretty sure it's not for me. The size is an issue as is the cost. Throw in the cost of lenses and I'm pretty much priced out of this market.

Hoping to get my hands on my friends bridge camera today, if only to make an informed choice on all of my options

I thought the most interesting thing was how he directed his subjects. I especially liked how he asked the Wing Chun dudes what they would want photographed if they had hired him.

The SB900 and ND filter was pretty damn pro though.

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DigitalRev

Just order myself a 16gb Class 6 SD Card. Means I can now shoot in RAW all the time. Now to go find Lightroom somewhere.

Anyone got any experience with about an 85mm focal length on a crop body?


I'm thinking about getting this badboy:




90mm f/2.8 Tamron macro. Very sharp.

But I won't be using it exclusively as a Macro lens. It's no doubt a good portrait lens, but I'm not so sure about it as it's probably not very friendly as a walkabout lens.

edit: Screw it. I have found THE lens.


Tamron 60mm Macro...


f/2.


Oh yes. Buying that next time I'm in the UK.

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I am uncomfortable with the analogue stick placement on the Dual Shock 4.

Just bought:

Macro filter
FD to EOS adapter

I'm well aware of the issues with FD lenses on EOS bodies, but the adapter's cheap and gives me access to 3 more lenses to play with on my 550D. The pictures are pretty soft at the widest apertures, but if I step the lenses down they can get pretty sharp. There's no autofocus of course, but we all know autofocus is for pussies. Don't miss it one bit. IS though...

Here's a shot taken with the macro filter:

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