Switching systems all the time...
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Knighthunter
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I've been changing system once due personal elaborate reason.
I am using Canon since I am start taking picture seriously starting with EOS 500 - 50E and 300 - EOS 3 + BP-E2, I had few L lenses. When I was with Canon I always pursue better body since I want faster AF until I am settle myself with newly launched EOS 3 and BP-E2 which was claimed has the fastes AF in the world. When I look back in time I want to laugh to myself, what is photography to me is merely thrill of equipment chasing and bragging that I have the fastest AF camera in my neck. I was lucky that I met few photographers that open my eyes. I learnt the important thing is to know beyond equipment limitation and find savvy way to over come it.
Now with Nikon I only use F80 and D100 but I feel better that before since know I know that I won't have AF as fast as what I had with Canon for granted. I was struggle for the first time and ever frustated about the AF performance. But after really realize the equipment capability, I start using few techniques to overcome my tools limitation, like as, using pre-focus and anticipation for the subject movement. Of course not all the time these tricks working, but all my equipment limitation did not hinder me to take whatever picture I want (except underwater).
Just sharing my experience.
I am using Canon since I am start taking picture seriously starting with EOS 500 - 50E and 300 - EOS 3 + BP-E2, I had few L lenses. When I was with Canon I always pursue better body since I want faster AF until I am settle myself with newly launched EOS 3 and BP-E2 which was claimed has the fastes AF in the world. When I look back in time I want to laugh to myself, what is photography to me is merely thrill of equipment chasing and bragging that I have the fastest AF camera in my neck. I was lucky that I met few photographers that open my eyes. I learnt the important thing is to know beyond equipment limitation and find savvy way to over come it.
Now with Nikon I only use F80 and D100 but I feel better that before since know I know that I won't have AF as fast as what I had with Canon for granted. I was struggle for the first time and ever frustated about the AF performance. But after really realize the equipment capability, I start using few techniques to overcome my tools limitation, like as, using pre-focus and anticipation for the subject movement. Of course not all the time these tricks working, but all my equipment limitation did not hinder me to take whatever picture I want (except underwater).
Just sharing my experience.
Knighthunter
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chyeo said:
Excellent, even doesn't have the fastest AF in the planet. The paramaters of the camera are highly customizable and great battery life. Well, I am just a happy user of D100 or people may say I am too poor to get D1x/D1h or D2h.
the d100? i could go on and on but here's a short list:
1. NOT ALL PIXELS WERE CREATED EQUAL. I'm currently using a 4.1MPX cam and trust me the photos blow the hell out of the 6MPX of the d100. The color control was just plain irritating. 3/4 of my shots have to go thru post processing. For some this is normal, for me this is unacceptable, wastes too much time. And the general sharpness is just too inconsistent.
2. AF SPEED. I think i can MF faster than the godddamn thing.
3. Buffer. What buffer? 6shots for jpeg? Try working with that when u have a fast pace event
4. Compatibility with MF lenses. Enuff said
5. Built. Most ppl do not ever encounter a situation where the built of a camera is brought to question. I have. And i can tell you, even the 10D is built a million times better!
1. NOT ALL PIXELS WERE CREATED EQUAL. I'm currently using a 4.1MPX cam and trust me the photos blow the hell out of the 6MPX of the d100. The color control was just plain irritating. 3/4 of my shots have to go thru post processing. For some this is normal, for me this is unacceptable, wastes too much time. And the general sharpness is just too inconsistent.
2. AF SPEED. I think i can MF faster than the godddamn thing.
3. Buffer. What buffer? 6shots for jpeg? Try working with that when u have a fast pace event
4. Compatibility with MF lenses. Enuff said
5. Built. Most ppl do not ever encounter a situation where the built of a camera is brought to question. I have. And i can tell you, even the 10D is built a million times better!
Cheesecake
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szekiat said:
i guess he jus wants and need the D100 to work like a polaroid film back camera where he can get instant reviews on the set-up and lightings.
rather expensive. A bronica etrsi with polaroid back is possibly cheaper yah. Besides, the colors from a d100 will prob be different from what u'll get. Enuff said. I'm not slamming anyone's decision. My opinion is possibly bias as i'm currently still fuming over the inabilities of my ex d100
Cheesecake
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chyeo said:
it would be nightmarish if szekiat was to suggest 10D...
or worse still, ur previous D30.... :bsmilie:
just a thought!
hmm...me? i'd say that the final medium u're going to work with is film, then a polaroid back is possibly cheaper and better esp if u're talking abt med format stuff. IF u really must use digital, i'd say any digital compact, say the s50 or something, will do the job at more than 1/2 savings.
chyeo said:
heh....further evidence to prove that you're not a rich dad's kid!
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47669
Man you're really good to be able to cover your expenses thru photography. I admire you man!
But dont you think it's a bit too much changing cams all the time? Just like most ppl change handphones?
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