What would you do if you were offered this?
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ninelives
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pretty ok. not expensive . brand new 17-36 is about $2.6k. how mint is the lens? how old is the body ? seldom use or frequently use?
probably tell him you would like to take a look but don't commit. tell him/her you will buy if it is in good condition .
can take actually. since G lens is genuine.
probably tell him you would like to take a look but don't commit. tell him/her you will buy if it is in good condition .
can take actually. since G lens is genuine.
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andylee
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Ha ha, are you using the dynax 7 now yuhsuan??are you who I'm thinking you are?? It's a steal. but do know how old is the dynax 9 & the lens.check for fungus and sticky apertures blade. camera check under manual mode the shutter speed. from bulb onwards. make sure the shutter blade is not stuck or sluggish...
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YuHsuan said:
Ha ah, :thumbsup: deal. tat's why, your name rings a bell.
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TME said:
Har??Ex?! think again, Dynax 9 + AF 17-35 APO G new = S$5000!
If you compare a Canon EOS user who is looking to buy a Canon EOS 1V +17-35 L lens, I think the amount that I paid for my 9 and 17-35 G lens is fairly reasonable. The other day I just walked past TCW and saw a (presumably used) Nikon F5 body alone selling for almost the same amount I paid for my body and lens.
I'm not saying that the 9 is totally superior to the EOS1v or the F5, but it comes very, very close. Despite using the 7 for the last 2 years, I now understand why the 9 cost twice the price of the 7 after using it.
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I'm not saying that the 9 is totally superior to the EOS1v or the F5, but it comes very, very close. Despite using the 7 for the last 2 years, I now understand why the 9 cost twice the price of the 7 after using it.
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andylee said:
Good qn, the biggest selling point is the all metal body with seals at the buttons which offers some resistance to water and moisture. I bought the 9 because I needed a more water resistant camera, especially when I have to shoot in a slight drizzle. Mirror slap vibration is also softer than the 7 and with the added weight, I felt more confident shooting hand-held shots at relatively slow shutter speeds. 100% viewfinder, continuous 5.5 FPS and a 1/12000 sec shutter speed as well.
The main advantage that the 7 supposedly has is in the AF, but after putting a roll of film through the camera and at the risk of incurring the wrath of all the 7 owners out there, my feeling is is that it is about the same. Honest. Perhaps at low EV situations, the AF of the 9 may hunt a little bit more than the 7. That's about it. The only advantages I feel the 7 has is in its LCD display, D flash function and exposure data storage. The 9 has it as well but to access the data is a real pain.
My Dynax 7 has been in the shop once in the two years that I have used it, and that was for a malfunction in the LCD display after dropping it accidentally on an assignment. I'm not saying it is the camera's fault, but I think it would not happen with the 9.
All in all, the 7 is an extraordinary camera for the price, but I think the 9 is the one to bring when you have an important (AKA like if your life depends in it) job at hand. Given the laws of diminishing returns, I think the price of the 9 is more than justified. Just look at how much an EOS1v or an F5 costs. If you compare prices at B&H:
Canon EOS1v: USD$1640
Nikon F5: USD$1725
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 9: USD$1060
Canon EOS3: USD$875
Nikon F100: USD$990
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 7: USD$500
Value for money, the 7 is unbeatable. But for that extra USD$550, you get a pro-standard body like the 9. A canon EOS3 user has to spend USD$750 to upgrade to the EOS1v
The main advantage that the 7 supposedly has is in the AF, but after putting a roll of film through the camera and at the risk of incurring the wrath of all the 7 owners out there, my feeling is is that it is about the same. Honest. Perhaps at low EV situations, the AF of the 9 may hunt a little bit more than the 7. That's about it. The only advantages I feel the 7 has is in its LCD display, D flash function and exposure data storage. The 9 has it as well but to access the data is a real pain.
My Dynax 7 has been in the shop once in the two years that I have used it, and that was for a malfunction in the LCD display after dropping it accidentally on an assignment. I'm not saying it is the camera's fault, but I think it would not happen with the 9.
All in all, the 7 is an extraordinary camera for the price, but I think the 9 is the one to bring when you have an important (AKA like if your life depends in it) job at hand. Given the laws of diminishing returns, I think the price of the 9 is more than justified. Just look at how much an EOS1v or an F5 costs. If you compare prices at B&H:
Canon EOS1v: USD$1640
Nikon F5: USD$1725
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 9: USD$1060
Canon EOS3: USD$875
Nikon F100: USD$990
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 7: USD$500
Value for money, the 7 is unbeatable. But for that extra USD$550, you get a pro-standard body like the 9. A canon EOS3 user has to spend USD$750 to upgrade to the EOS1v
yeocolin said:
Well, if u need the 1/12000 shutter speed and better water resistance, then the 9 is for u... but I feel that I haven't even begun to stretch my 7 at the moment...... and I prefer the 7's layout...... the 9 is also too heavy for my liking...... contrary to popular understanding, my hands shake more when carrying a heavy camera body...... I find the 7 a tad heavy with the grip and large lens but overall it is still pretty ok..... heavy enough to damp hand movements but not heavy enough to cause my hand to cramp and vibrate through clenching....... personal preference....... anyway I always thought the 9 had a more sophisticated metering and AF system? The 9 uses a crossbeam 3-D evaluative metering and AF system that the 7 does not have. I think the 9 has more sensors as well.......
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andylee
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Hello Yuhsuan, I belong to the "M" side now... :devil:
Actually, the 9 only has 3 AF sensors compared with the 9 sensors in the Dynax 7. The 9 makes up by having a very powerful AF motor driving the lens so the AF speed is nearly on par with the 7. The metering system is exactly the same in both cameras (14 segment honycomb). In fact, for flash metering, the 7's D system (together with a D lens) is more advanced. The 9 was first launched in 1999 while the 7 was launch in 2001, so there are 2 more years of R & D that have gone into the 7.
Hi Andy, I see that you finally bought the Mamiya. Congratuations, let me know when you are bringing down to your workplace and I may drop by to have a look.
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Hi Andy, I see that you finally bought the Mamiya. Congratuations, let me know when you are bringing down to your workplace and I may drop by to have a look.
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andylee
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There is "M for" Minolta, Mamiya or Leica M system... :bsmilie:
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andylee
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TME said:
My 35mm system will still be around lah, it's just that i want to find back my roots...manual camera, manual winding and manual focusing.
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andylee
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It actually makes you think properly when you only have 10 shots per roll. it makes you focus and meter properly.back to basics again.
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