Posted by urbexkeith Hey there, I am planning on getting the Fujifilm X100 to use for travel and when I just in general want to pack light and not have to lug around my D7000. Anyone here had personal experience with the X100? Likes, dislikes? I've used on at the local camera store and I know that it isn't actually a rangefinder camera, from what I saw is that while using the optical viewfinder, there is no way to actually manual focus using just the optical finder. Any feedback on what you think about this camera is appreciated. |
Posted by TheVicariousVadder I don't think you'll find many complaints, as long as you're ok with being stuck with one lens. The 60 minute Bulb mode of the X100 is probably enough for anything you'd be doing. The only superior alternative (at a cost of price and size/weight) is the Sony Alpha NEX. It has the same sensor size, more features, and interchangeable lenses so it's more versatile. One sensor size alternative, Samsung NX200 lacks a shutter release and the ability to implement one and it has a four minute limit on bulb mode. I'm waiting for Canon's mirrorless entry, I like the look of the NEX but passionately hate Sony. That and Samyang to release their APS-C sized MLC fisheye. The NEX is still the best MLC on the market. |
Posted by Uzi- I'd just pull the rubber baffle out of your kit lens and then he can have it while you use his lens. You can even buy a new rear baffle that allows your 18-55 on the 10D all the time. I don't know if the part number is the same from the 10-22 to the 18-55 but here's a video explaining how to do it. http://www.benjaco...o-ef-conversion-2/ I do this all the time so I can use my 10-22 on my film body. It works great you just can't go past about 13-14mm without getting vignetting. |
Posted by WalkingFumble I think I've narrowed my choices between: Nikon D5100 or Canon T3i. Suggestions? |
Posted by WalkingFumble I think I've narrowed my choices between: Nikon D5100 or Canon T3i. Suggestions? |
Posted by /dev/nox What about Nikon D90 ? Old, but very good camera. |
Posted by TRAINS Given the D800 discussion in previous posts in this thread, I'm curious if anyone has picked one up and what their experience has been. I bought one last week and had the infamous left autofocus issue (google for further info, very well documented), and exchanged it for a second body. Second body showed the same problem and I was able to return it for a refund last night. I think what was more disturbing than the AF issue was that both bodies were filthy inside. Significant sensor dirt (oil splashes?) and viewfinder/mirror dust. My retailer ordered a third body and were willing to allow me to test it in-store, but I did not want to chance taking home what I thought was a good body only to discover later that it also had the same faults. A damn shame, as the photos I took were fantastic. I hope to give the camera another chance in a few more months... hopefully after Nikon confirms that there is an AF issue and confirms that they have implemented a solution in the manufacturing process. |
Posted by Byberrian Fanman Send the body to Nikon. This is a fixable problem of which they may issue a service advisory for in the near future. |
Posted by TRAINS Given the D800 discussion in previous posts in this thread, I'm curious if anyone has picked one up and what their experience has been. I bought one last week and had the infamous left autofocus issue (google for further info, very well documented), and exchanged it for a second body. Second body showed the same problem and I was able to return it for a refund last night. I think what was more disturbing than the AF issue was that both bodies were filthy inside. Significant sensor dirt (oil splashes?) and viewfinder/mirror dust. My retailer ordered a third body and were willing to allow me to test it in-store, but I did not want to chance taking home what I thought was a good body only to discover later that it also had the same faults. A damn shame, as the photos I took were fantastic. I hope to give the camera another chance in a few more months... hopefully after Nikon confirms that there is an AF issue and confirms that they have implemented a solution in the manufacturing process. |
Posted by urbexkeith The fix was just recently released by Nikon. http://nikonrumors...cusing-issue.aspx/ |
Posted by Byberrian Fanman Nikon's Melville, NY facility seems to know what it's doing... |
Posted by TRAINS Given the D800 discussion in previous posts in this thread, I'm curious if anyone has picked one up and what their experience has been. I bought one last week and had the infamous left autofocus issue (google for further info, very well documented), and exchanged it for a second body. Second body showed the same problem and I was able to return it for a refund last night. I think what was more disturbing than the AF issue was that both bodies were filthy inside. Significant sensor dirt (oil splashes?) and viewfinder/mirror dust. My retailer ordered a third body and were willing to allow me to test it in-store, but I did not want to chance taking home what I thought was a good body only to discover later that it also had the same faults. A damn shame, as the photos I took were fantastic. I hope to give the camera another chance in a few more months... hopefully after Nikon confirms that there is an AF issue and confirms that they have implemented a solution in the manufacturing process. |
Posted by Byberrian Fanman The D5100 has a better sensor. |
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