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    A New "Digital" DX Series Lens w/ a Smaller Image Circle

    in Nikon

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    Basically, Nikon is preempting Olympus and Tamron. Both companies have anounced dedicated digital lenses and new technologies based on the smaller lenses.

     

    By keeping the same F-mount and introducing a line of smaller, fast-focusing, G-series (no aperture ring), lenses, Nikon can further develop their optics without making any of their DSLRs obsolete. Hopefully, the price will be reasonable too. Omitting the aperture ring should make the lenses much cheaper to manufacture. Nikon's line of 35mm lenses for their film bodies (i.e. full frame image circle) is already very versatile. The beauty is that new DSLRs will have full compatibility with current lenses and the option of DX lenses as more come out.

     

    5 or 6 MP is plenty big enough for outstanding images for most applications. Olympus agreed when they announced their 4/3 system would be a 5MP chip. From everything I've seen and read the current line of cheaper DSLRs is more than good enough for most applications. A local wedding photog shoots with the Fuji S2 bodies and his results are great.

     

    I welcome this move by Nikon. There's nothing better for consumers than having lots of options to inspire competition and lower prices.

    Where are we, Very strange...

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I'm 29, and am awaiting delivery of my first Leica M. I ordered an M6TTL (.72) and a 50 'Cron from Rich Pinto using the upcoming (Dec 4) Leica Day discounts. Both are black models.

     

    I've been using SLRs since I was 16 (Minolta XG1 which I've still got) and am in the process of selling an F5 on Ebay. I teach an intro to darkroom work class on weekends and process my own film at home. Lately, it's been mostly Tri-X (400-1600/Rodinal).

     

    I'm attracted by the M system's superb optics, relatively small size, craftsmanship, and feel. I will probably make the M my primary film camera for the forseeable future.

     

    It looks like the M users here pretty much cover the whole spectrum of ages/backgrounds.

     

    Take it easy and good shooting.

    Nikon N65 or Nikon N80 for a beginner

    in Nikon

    Posted

    I recently bought an N65 for my wife and love it. I actually prefer to use it over my F5 (which I'm selling) because with a 50mm f1.8 lens attached it only weighs about 16 ounces.

     

    The N80 is really nice, but has more features than the average beginner needs or will use. Both are superb cameras. The N65 is almost as feature packed and significantly cheaper.

     

    I was also impressed by the metal lensmount and solid construction for a camera in this price range.

     

    Disclaimer: I'm not selling the F5 because I got the N65. I actually prefer to shoot with a manual camera (FM2, etc).

    Bessa R2--Your ownership experience?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I've read the archives, but would like some more info on the Bessa

    R2. Since it's been available for a while now, maybe someone can

    share their good and bad ownership experience. I'm looking at this

    body as a less expensive way into the M system.

     

    Thanks for any input and thanks to everyone who replied to my

    inquiry about the R system.

    My first post.

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    What gives Vuk? Humble? This isn't some special club that you have to join by contributing commentary before you're allowed to post a picture. It's a discussion forum on a public website. <BR>

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    <U>Andrew:</U> I like the image, but the hand is really blown out and the contrast is pretty stark. You could try burning in the hand a little to improve it. Good job.

    Comments Re: the Rob Heyman Thread, Which Trigger General Etiquette Questions For This Forum

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    You're absolutely right. You can say whatever you wish about people's work on this forum. Free speech is alive and well. However, I think, some opinions--especially if they're not at all constructive--serve little purpose. The Heyman post was not a request for critique. It was a point in the direction of someone's work so that others may appreciate it too.

     

    Whether it's "High Sentimentality" and something you don't appreciate is irrelevent and has little impact on the thread other than to make you look like an overzealous critic.

     

    I'm not making a personal attack here. I'm stating why I responded to the thread originally.

     

    This forum is not a critique forum by definition. It's an enthusiast gathering place. I think, that in most cases, the negativity brings the whole place down. It's not about being politically correct. It's about sharing and, hopefully, encouragement.

    Good Photographer Alert - Rob Heyman

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    It's funny how the people on this board routinely trash the work of others while they probably have very little succesful work to show on their own.

     

    Personally, I don't critique peoples postings very much. I did when I first discovered photo.net a couple of years ago, but quickly realized that my opinion doesn't really matter to most photogs. Now I just look, post the occasional positive (emphasize positive) comment and keep the rest to myself.

     

    It's much easier to critique that to produce.

     

    Heyman's work is, I think, very good. He's got a style that's immediately recognizable and from his LUG postings he seems like a very nice and helpful person. You could put 100 kids in front of my lens, and I still wouldn't consistently be able to produce those results--let alone make a living at it.

    I went to the camera store today and guess what I bought...

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    As I understand it, the write speed is determined by the camera, not the media you put in it. If you put top fuel in a Yugo it will not perform like a Testarosa. (Not that your coolpix is a yugo, just a dramatic example.)

     

    There is a really good article on the different types and speeds of digital storage at <a href="http://www.dpreview.com"> Digital Photography Review</A>. I found it to be very helpful in clearing up my questions about all the different types/speeds of digital media.

    New R9 Made In Germany or Portugal?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I'd just like to stress that Leica consumers should be thankful that they've moved some of their production operations to where they're cheaper. That translates into lower production costs for them, and in some cases, lower prices for us. It's just a smart economic move. I don't care where they make the product as long as they keep their quality restrictions and standards nice and tight. Anyway, last I heard, the final assembly and testing of their stuff is still in Germany.
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