aerius Posted July 2, 2011 Report Posted July 2, 2011 BTW, does anyone know of rumors of replacement model for Samsung NX100? I ask because according to Bens' Bargains, Adorama is selling the NX100 with Samsung flash and 20-50mm lens for $399 after $150 off coupon code! http://blog.naver.com/cleanday82?Redirect=Log&logNo=60124228527 No idea when it's coming out though, but probably sooner rather than later with the way product cycles are going these days. Quote
agile_one Posted July 2, 2011 Report Posted July 2, 2011 Sony has a Nex C3 coming in August. Can a C5 be far behind? Quote
Jon L Posted July 2, 2011 Report Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) Huh. Neither Sony NEX C3 nor Samsung NX11 seem all that compelling to me. The Samsung doesn't even seem to have a newer sensor from previous, just adding some features like panorama. While the Sony has a new sensor, it seems to just unnecessarily boost the Megapixel count, with preliminary IQ impressions being not really better than older model. I must say, at least Samsung has a ton of new lenses coming to market.. I might just keep saving my money towards Canon mirrorless (right..) or just wait for a new full frame Canon and use my APS-C with small lens like 35mm f2 as "portable." Edited July 2, 2011 by Jon L Quote
Jon L Posted July 2, 2011 Report Posted July 2, 2011 BEFORE IMG_3719 by drjlo1, on Flickr AND AFTER IMG_3728 by drjlo1, on Flickr Quote
revolink24 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 Could be good or bad. It can only be better than Hoya, which largely ignored the Pentax camera brand. Quote
Torpedo Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 no DSLR on the current market is going to be the bottleneck, getting back into the hobby. Cool, thanks! It more likely will be my brains, as usual Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I might just keep saving my money towards Canon mirrorless (right..) or just wait for a new full frame Canon and use my APS-C with small lens like 35mm f2 as "portable." I'd grab a Fuji X100 in a heartbeat if my fund allowed it. Or NEX5 if it had a fast prime in a somewhat normal FL. Quote
Cankin Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) While the Sony has a new sensor, it seems to just unnecessarily boost the Megapixel count, with preliminary IQ impressions being not really better than older model. The sensor in C3 (also in D7000, D5100, K5 and A580) is a little better than the old one in terms of DR, color depth and ISO performance. I'd get a C3 over mirrorless if I need one today http://www.dxomark.c...n/(brand3)/Sony Edited July 3, 2011 by Cankin Quote
grawk Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I'd grab a Fuji X100 in a heartbeat if my fund allowed it. Or NEX5 if it had a fast prime in a somewhat normal FL. They're coming out with a 35/1.8 for the nex. Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 They're coming out with a 35/1.8 for the nex. Argh - not exactly what I/my wallet wanted to hear. Quote
Jon L Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 They're coming out with a 35/1.8 for the nex. "They" being Sony or? Timeframe? Also, what happened to all the NEX lenses Sigma announced some time ago? Quote
grawk Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 Sony, announced recently, dunno when it's due, but I think it's expected reasonably soon Quote
VPI Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I saw the Sony Macro coming in October but I had not seen this lens yet. Should come in handy. Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 4, 2011 Report Posted July 4, 2011 Used BlackRapid RS-7 all day today at my in-laws' annual 4th of July party and I liked it a lot. I think I've got a keeper. Quote
Currawong Posted July 4, 2011 Report Posted July 4, 2011 Considering the very crappy lighting, I'm surprised these came out ok. DSC_1045 by Currawong1, on Flickr DSC_1042 by Currawong1, on Flickr Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 ^ Cute dog. The shot reminds me of one of the first shot I took with a dslr. Quote
forbigger Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) Folks, been reading a lot at photography forum. Planning to get a ultra tele. Not in the short term but in the next 2-3 months. I know you guys are quite critical and dependable on the advise. Thinking hard between Canon 100-400 or Sigma 150-500. Strength / weakness of both lenses from what I read: Canon : weakness: almost 30-35% more expensive, shorter focal length, never like the white color of tele for L series (more like personal opinion). Strength : Better IQ, 77mm filter - compatible with my existing glass (24-105 and tokina 11-16) so only need UV, lighter, smaller, f4 Sigma : weakness : lots of report said that its soft wide open at 500mm, heavier, IQ still behind canon, f5, 86mm filter. Strength: longer focal length, cheaper, black color hence less obvious vs canon With the above facts, which one you guys would choose ? Main application is wildlife and sports. Or better still have any of you guys tried any or both lenses ? Thanks in advance Edited July 5, 2011 by forbigger Quote
Dreadhead Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 Darn... If you shot nikon I'd sell you one cheap. Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) Considering the well-documented focusing problems Sigma lenses have with Canon bodies, I'd never buy one without having several copies on hand that you can test out. There's also a chance of Sigma lenses not working with future Canon bodies, since they reverse-engineer as opposed to licensing from Canon. Also, Canon 100-400 has IS (2-3 stops, iirc). On a completely different note, bluebirds were back at my in-laws' backyard again this year. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to grab my glasses or put in my contacts, so I ended up taking the below shot at f/2 when I thought I had stopped down to f/4.' Edited July 5, 2011 by Salt Peanuts Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) INTERVIEW-Canon considering compact mirrorless camera Edited July 5, 2011 by Salt Peanuts Quote
forbigger Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 yeah, edited my post above, the 100-400 do have IS.......actually my biggest worry would be whether 100mm less makes lots of difference in real world? i dont feel comfortable using an zoom extension due to manual focusing Quote
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