Recent content by norman shearer

It's usually both for me too but there are times I just want to get out of the house and I shoot just for the pleasure of shooting. I also sometimes shoot too many pics and come PP time I get fed up working on the images and sometimes a very good image is not even seen!

I'd add the Fuji X-T1 to the list. If you already have good glass then that camera will replace your aging GXR while it still has some resale value left. Fuji X-mount has as many adapters available as Sony for legacy glass and when you need AF, the native Fuji glass is there and comparable to...

If money is no object then the newly announced Nikon 1 V3 may be ideal. Available with an optional EVF and a grip with more buttons it could be a flexible solution that is unbeatable in some respects. Bear in mind it will quite possibly plummit in price like the V1 before it. Great for fast...

I was tempted to get a NEX 7 recently myself (to replace my 5N). Prices have dropped recently and now you can get a 2nd hand NEX 7 for around £400 - £450 (body only). In the end I could not convince myself it was that much of an upgrade so instead elected to upgrade my E-PL5 for a Panasonic GX7...

Great news Pete. I knew you had some fabulous cityscapes and it was just a matter of time before recognition was due. No doubt just the beginning!

I signed up for this deal. Seemed too good to miss. Unfortunately Lightroom is so slow on my PC it is easier and quicker to just use ACR and import into CS6. So if you are considering upgrading then you may have to upgrade your PC soon after! Still I've been dragging my heels with regard to my...

It is easy to miss focus when comparing lenses, I did it myself recently and on reviewing the results of a test the inferior lens looked to be sharper on some shots. Fortunately a real world test on the street was enough to confirm which was the better lens. So there's only so much you can learn...

I enjoy using my E-PL5 with my pancake lenses or c-mount but as soon as I put something bigger on I find it irritating to use - too small and the buttons are too close together and it's just so easy to accidentaly alter a setting. I can imagine that problem is magified with the GM1. So it's...

I think a FF NEX is going to be a big seller for Sony. especially as they are once again leading the way. APS-C NEX has drawn a big following from people who like to manual focus and/or use legacy lenses. I exclusively use legacy glass on my Canon 5D but I'm very limited on what lenses will...

Auto iso is fine if you are in shutter priority mode though it's best to keep a check on the apertures the camera is choosing, N1 lenses tend to work best from wide open. For post work you could always grab a free copy of Adobe's DNG converter and convert the files to DNG format and use in CS3...

I'm using the E-PL5 with 14mm pancake for street. They make a good pairing and the AF in good light is fast enough to get plenty of keepers shooting blind from the hip or neck strap. In poorer light it's better to zone focus. The 14mm is on another level to the 17mm f2.8 pancake. My only gripe...

I use Lastpass and find it a lifesaver because I'm terrible at remembering passwords. Maybe worth writing down a few secure passwords and sticking them to the inside of a naff book that no-one would consider reading/stealing.

Nice comparison review Ray. I can certainly relate to your take on the 2 cameras regarding street shooting. With the NEX series zone focusing with a Voigtlander or Leica adapted lens is probably the best way to go. For those that shoot with a VF then maybe the AF is just about good enough for...

I left m43 briefly but am now back in with the E-PL5 and 2 pancake lenses and a few adapters for legacy glass. Got to say I'm liking the new sensors a lot - seems a big leap from the GH2 and GF3 I had before. I find the dof the m43 sensor gives is ideal for street work. I'll keep my Nikon J1 for...

Would you say it is a step up from the VF-2 with regard to manual focusing? I'm considering an evf for using my legacy glass with the E-PL5.