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  1. dmanthree
    <p>DP Review has a full review of this cam up now. Their IQ tests and comparison tool is as good as you can find.</p>
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    <p>"OK, so you buy the 'sharpest' lens tested<br> Do you really believe that, apart from getting a 'sharp' picture, that will make you a better photographer?"</p> <p>Nah, my pix still stink, but the prints are a lot sharper, like you said.</p> <p>OK, seriously, why NOT get the sharpest lens? You can always remove sharpness in post, but you can never add it.</p>
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    <p>That lens has a bulbous front element and no filter threads, so it can't take typical screw-in filters. You'd need to find some custom fit device that can attach to the front of the lens and mount very big square filters. The front looks similar to the 20mm Art lens, which I have, and it won't take filters, either.</p>
  4. dmanthree
    <p>I have a Panasonic GX8 which I like because it's bigger than other m4/3 bodies. I like the extra space for controls and it just feels better in my hands. The image quality is excellent, as well. I own a Nikon D810, as well, but carry the Panasonic most of the time.</p>
  5. dmanthree
    <p>If you want great glass that's small and light, m4/3 is the choice. It has the best lens selection of any mirrorless system, and the current crop of bodies is really nice. Take a look at the Panasonic 12-35 and 35-100 (same angle of view as a FF 24-70 and 70-100) and compare the size and weight to their FF counterparts. The difference is amazing.</p>
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    <p>Robin beat me to it, but I'd sell off nearly everything and start from scratch. Why waste time and money on all those adapters? If you can find the native E-mount glass to suit your needs, have at it.</p>
  7. dmanthree
    <p>Just a word about the "weight paranoia" in this thread: yes, the "pro" bodies have gained weight. However, take that Sony E-mount, thrown some long lenses on it, and let me know how the weight compares for the body plus lens. I'd love to see a FF lens that offers the same angle of view as the Panny 100-400. It'd be huuuuuuggge.</p>
  8. dmanthree
    <p>There's a rain forest there, as well. And don't drive there! If you want to move up and down the coast, take one of the boats that make the run.</p>
  9. dmanthree
    <p>Question: given that the redesign was a total disaster, will the new site operators at least pilot a new version before making the change? Ask the users what they want, what they think, and put up a test site. Let's face it, I can't find a single solitary user who liked the redesign. I truly hated it.</p>
  10. dmanthree
    <p>Still no MFA, and they removed the sensor cleaning? And the same old AF module?</p> <p>Why bother?</p>
  11. dmanthree
    <p>100-300 f4 "pro" quality. The current Panny 100-300 isn't bad, but the zoom mechanism is balky and the AF is slow.</p>
  12. dmanthree
    <p>OK, so the shutter is rated for 1,000,000 actuations? And that's per lens? On a camera not designed for spray-and-pray? Yup, no problem here.</p> <p>I really like the use of leaf shutters. No shock, full flash sync without reducing the power of the flash, it's a great match.</p>
  13. dmanthree
    <p>If you don't like Medium Format, how about Macro 4/3?</p>
  14. dmanthree
    <p>Got to wonder if Mamiya will ever develop something like this to replace the 7 II. A nice 6x7cm sensor and those lenses? Could be nice. Horribly expensive, but nice.</p>
  15. dmanthree
    <p>BeBu,</p> <p>True, the mount would need to maintain the same flange to sensor distance, but there are other reasons to go mirrorless, like fewer moving parts, real-time viewing, etc. However, given Nikon's lack of capability with CDAF, it remains to be seen if they can produce a mirrorless body that's even remotely close to their SLRs.</p>
  16. dmanthree
    <p>I'm not excited. I already have a mirrorless system with several lenses. Even if Nikon introduced a mirrorless body for their lenses, it wouldn't interest me since the lenses don't shrink with the body.</p>
  17. dmanthree
    <p>Good info here: www.lifepixel.com</p>
  18. dmanthree
    <p>Sony has done a much better job lately introducing lenses native to their e-mount. We'll see where this goes, but for now it's just a rumor. Rumors always sound great.</p>
  19. dmanthree
    <p>I agree, you need to learn either Lightroom or the Bridge. Working multiple files simultaneously and being able to extract more information from your shots is invaluable. Not to mention things like white balance, tint, saturation, contrast, and so on.</p>
  20. dmanthree
    <p>Not possible. Best to find another solution since the surgery, if you could find someone to do it, would likely requires some physical changes to the camera's controls, as well.</p>
  21. dmanthree
    <p>I wonder if there are any stealth changes or improvements? I've installed it and all seems to be the same.</p>
  22. dmanthree
    <p>I've had both, and sold the Nikkor and kept the Sigma. But make sure you get the dock. Once calibrated, it's really nice. Both were shot on a D810.</p>
  23. dmanthree
    <p>In his defense, he tested lenses to suit his needs, primarily video. But I'm betting he'd like the 12-35 and 35-100.</p> <p>I do agree, the layout is, well, lacking. Oh, well.</p>
  24. dmanthree
    <p>Nice to see David has moved to m4/3.</p>
  25. dmanthree
    <p>Waipo Valley is on the east side, and is spectacular. Morning light is best. It's either a very steep and curvy drive down to the valley, or a steep walk.</p>
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