Post: #51

(02-16-2017 01:29 PM)urbannomad Wrote:  @Aeroektar "Is that the X100T or X100S" and will having a basic X100 produce that type of image?

I use the X100 original, I bought it used a year ago and it was the best $400 I ever spent on a digital camera, its even cheaper now. In all honesty yes, you will be able to create the same images with all 3 cameras, the sensors used in all three cameras are great, everything else is the same: the lens, the body, the ergonomics.

The X100 uses a 12mp CMOS sensor, the later 2 models use a Xtrans sensor, Xtrans is new technology, it can be more finicky with the raw file processing but a lot of people rave about the Xtrans sensors. CMOS sensor technology has been around for over a decade, has been perfected, and fuji did an amazing job with the one in the X100, when it first came out it was probably the most talked about camera for a year.

When it comes to camera specs, its splitting hairs, Ringo summed it up perfectly, the photographer matters more then the equipment. All the cameras posted in this thread are extremely capable of taking amazing pictures, and also shitty pictures if the person using it doesn't know what they are doing.

I'd also strongly suggest always buying used for the same reasons Ringo stated, new cameras themselves depreciate horribly, a new $1200 camera today will most likely be worth $600 in 2 years. Lenses generally hold their value, especially good ones that are in demand and sought after.

Kaotic, instead of buying the Sony A6300, buy the A6000 or even the older Sony NEX-7, you will be equally served by the older cameras and you will save hundreds of dollars. Money spent on good lenses that will match your vision is money better spent.

New models of cameras are almost always not worth the extra money over the used older one, and the only upgrades made over the previous model or two is gimmicky features that wont make a difference, unless its something really innovative and your capable of utilizing that new innovation.

Post: #52

(02-13-2017 10:40 AM)Vinny Wrote:  Samsung galaxy s7. Makes great photos, can be carried around autobrushes your face on selfies.

I am not affiliated with Samsung

There is a bunch of selfie sticks/tripods on the market for phones.

I used to be one of those "camera guys". Travelled around the world with a full kit (multiple primes and zooms and a tripod). The kit served me well, and I have a few hundred quality photos of my travels.

In the past year I've ditched everything because of my Galaxy S7. Not only is it an amazing smartphone (very fast and capable, probably won't need to upgrade for years now), it's also an AMAZING camera. It's very sharp and crisp, it's a very useful field of view (around 20mm in APSC format, 14ish in Full Frame) that is plenty wide for landscapes and every day shooting, close focus abilities for all kinds of other types of photography (food shots, portraits, etc.). Fast autofocus, decent enough low light performance. The Pano feature is also surprisingly good for taking slightly wider panoramic shots (it can't save these pano shots in RAW format though, but they are still able to be edited).

The S7 is more pocketable than any other dedicated camera out there.

The best thing about the S7 is that it shoots natively in RAW format. Taking those RAW files and then learning to edit them (easy with a few tutorials) will yield you great results. With apps, you can edit those RAW files directly on the phone and share them instantly. Or you can import them into Lightroom and Photoshop for Mac/PC and edit them that way (they are also natively in DNG format, no need to convert [F U Panasonic!]).

You can set the camera to open from sleep with 2 presses of the home button. Have that camera ready in a second. Sometimes getting the shot is more important than getting the best shot.

The phone is 100% waterproof. Literally go into the pool or splash around in the surf with it, no case needed (there is a depth limit, so I would get either a case or a different cam for diving).

I haven't even touched on the video capabilities of the S7 because I don't use them as often, but they are absurdly good too. 4K, slowmotion, the works.

You can still take some excellent long exposure shots with the S7 and a tripod (smartphone attachments for tripods are cheap. *Bonus* you won't need a massive tripod to steady your smartphone camera). As for selfies, don't bother with selfie sticks. Use your arms. If you want to mimic the GoPro fisheye effect, use a clip-on fisheye camera lens, there are some good ones out there.

(02-13-2017 11:05 AM)CaptainChardonnay Wrote:  I can see this phone having a tremendous camera however isn't it the one that catches on fire? If this is the same phone then some airlines ban you from traveling with them.

The problem phone is the Galaxy NOTE 7. Yes, the naming conventions can get confusing. There are no problems with the Galaxy S7.

Post: #53

^Oh nice! Thanks for clearing that up.

Post: #54

If you take video on a cell phone camera, get this:

https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile

It takes actual usable steady video. Its really useful if you are into video, doesn't take a lot of room in a bag and easy to use. Totally worth it.

Post: #55

That's just a gimbal you can get tons of different gimbals for smartphones now.

Anyone try out the huawei mate 9, p9 or honor 8 cameras for comparison for shooting film or taking pictures?

Post: #56

Anyone using a GoPro with a drone? Someone mentioned this to me last night.

Post: #57

(02-20-2017 08:05 AM)JayMillz Wrote:  Anyone using a GoPro with a drone? Someone mentioned this to me last night.

When travelling abroad and planning on taking photos or recording videos with a drone, it is advisable that you read on the latest drone regulations of the country/area.

I have heard a few people and photographer friends complain that they got into trouble because of this.

Post: #58

Currently I'm using my iphone's camera. But I'm going to buy Fuji X100 in the near future.

Post: #59

I personally can suggest the Samsung s7 camera the regular s7 can be had for 500$ if you look around now. It's great and you don't need a point and shoot unless you need optical zoom. Can anyone compare the difference between a full frame dslr and mirror less camera?

Post: #60

(02-21-2017 05:16 AM)kellyon Wrote:  Currently I'm using my iphone's camera. But I'm going to buy Fuji X100 in the near future.

I recently went whale watching and I brought my iPhone 7plus and my Cannon. I wound up dumping the Cannon and sticking with the iPhone because it is so much lighter and the quality of the pics and vids were good.

Post: #61

(02-21-2017 05:47 AM)Jack Of All Trades Wrote:  Can anyone compare the difference between a full frame dslr and mirror less camera?

These are different things.

Full Frame is the "size" of the sensor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full-frame_digital_SLR

Mirrorless camera refers to whether or not the camera uses a mirror and prism to take photos (a mirrorless camera does not have a mirror!).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless...ens_camera

A Full Frame camera can be mirrorless.

Might you be talking about Full Frame vs APSC cameras? If so, there's a section in the Full Frame wiki article I linked to that has a good summary.

In my opinion, non-professional users will get more bang for their buck using systems one or two steps smaller than Full Frame (APSC, micro 43, etc.).

Post: #62

The Galaxy S8 comes out March 29 and the design is different than the last several Galaxy S phones.

The S7 should come down in price fairly soon.

Post: #63

(02-15-2017 10:00 PM)FretDancer Wrote:  Some sample images:

Anyone know where this is? It looks really familiar. It looks like Satan in the Slovak Tatras in the background.

I'm probably no help as far as travel cameras go. I have a Nikon D610 and the optically near-perfect 16-34 to go with it. A bit to lug around on travel (and I generally don't if I'm in a city, just when hiking or driving around), but worth it if you're doing landscapes or anything you want to hang on the wall. It's overkill for simple holiday snaps for the scrapbook, though.

Post: #64

RX100 Nothing even close for a camera that can (barely) fit in your pocket

Post: #65

(03-12-2017 12:41 PM)Alsos Wrote:  Anyone know where this is? It looks really familiar. It looks like Satan in the Slovak Tatras in the background.

It's Hidden Lake in the Northern Cascade Mtns, looks to be taken from slightly above the saddle. Been there many times, my favorite hike.

Edit: +1 on the RX-100, I've taken mine all over the world and it's taken great pics. Get a micro tripod and learn how to use the self timer function.

Post: #66

(02-13-2017 01:56 AM)CaptainChardonnay Wrote:  I use a Gopro

Second this! you can't really go wrong

Post: #67

Tons of S7 talk in this thread, I was just at Walmart and they are advertising S7's with a contract for $0 and they throw in a $200 Walmart gift card.

Post: #68

I bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for $360 from Tmobile about 3 weeks ago. They had a great promo going on, no need to sign a new contract. I love the phone, takes really great photos and videos and has a good battery life. They are having promos to clear them out I think in anticipating for the S8 coming out soon.