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- Minnesota
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- Chris
Send back the black one!I "acquired" these two from MPB yesterday. Both in fantastic used condition. Now I have 14 days to decide which one I am sending back....
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Send back the black one!I "acquired" these two from MPB yesterday. Both in fantastic used condition. Now I have 14 days to decide which one I am sending back....
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Could you just put a strip of waterproof tape around the adapter/barrel?View attachment 346869
The Sony 24mm f/2.8 G has arrived, and not only does it work properly and perfectly on the Z 6 via the Megadap ETZ-21, aperture ring and all, it's also a really nice fit for the camera; it's only a tiny bit bigger than the Z 40mm f/2, but much better made, and the whole combo still fits into my EDC bag ... Unfortunately, though the body as well as the lens are both weather sealed, the adapter isn't, so shooting the lens outside was difficult because it was (is) raining constantly, but I'm looking forward to putting it through its paces.
M.
Perhaps - but that'd mean doing something that isn't strictly necessary: I have a few 24mm(-e) options to shoot in the rain without penalty; in fact, I took my G1X III with me for today's walk to just pull out in the drizzle and shoot. So, why risk it, and why waste the tape, kind of thing ...Could you just put a strip of waterproof tape around the adapter/barrel?
Could you just put a strip of waterproof tape around the adapter/barrel?
If weather sealing were as simple as that, all lenses would be weather sealed.Perhaps - but that'd mean doing something that isn't strictly necessary: I have a few 24mm(-e) options to shoot in the rain without penalty; in fact, I took my G1X III with me for today's walk to just pull out in the drizzle and shoot. So, why risk it, and why waste the tape, kind of thing ...
But you're absolutely right, it should work - all the more so because the lens itself is well sealed throughout *and* the aperture and focus rings are both sufficiently far from the mount, so handling really shouldn't be a problem, and the hood would help in the rain, too. However, what with all the knobs and buttons around the mount (above all else, two mount release buttons), I'd rather not fumble an attempt ...
M.
Yes, but, as was mentioned, everything but the adapter is already weather-sealed (it's a weather sealed lens). So the tape remark was based on that understanding.If weather sealing were as simple as that, all lenses would be weather sealed.
Unfortunately, it's not as simple as that ...
e.g. the red weather sealing gaskets in a mFTs Olympus 7-14:
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There's the adapter itself (screws, joins, etc), plus the body/adapter and adapter/lens mating surfaces.Yes, but, as was mentioned, everything but the adapter is already weather-sealed (it's a weather sealed lens). So the tape remark was based on that understanding.
Maybe I should try that as well. 3rd time for this one:Panasonic 20mm 1.7 ii. Because...why not. I'm keeping it this time. Really. Why do I ever sell this lens. I should just store it away for 6 months when I get bored of it, because I always buy it back again. It's very nice on the EP7 I want to like the O17/1.8, and while MF clutch and AF speed are nice, I just prefer the P20 results.
Not to mention it's just enough to give you about 40 RAW files, which is awfully darn close to a roll of film in a little 35mm compact!Can I also say how utterly awesome it is that Ricoh includes internal memory so the camera can function out of the box without an SD card! Large JPG will give you 140 shots!
I know how you all are!! Pics or it didn't happen!!
For the Ricoh GR III, I have some accessories on the way. Picked up an optical hotshoe finder (28mm), screen protector, and 2 extra batteries and external charger. Should be here by the weekend.
Can I also say how utterly awesome it is that Ricoh includes internal memory so the camera can function out of the box without an SD card! Large JPG will give you 140 shots!
And a pic of the bottom as it can be hard to tell a Ricoh GR, from a GR II from a GR III or IIIx just from the front!
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Then the Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 - my very first Fuji lens. Got it with the X-E1 when they first released. There is something special about this lens. On the X-Pro2 and X-T4 - the AF speed is definitely improved over what I remember from the X-E1.
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The UV Filter came with the lens. I may leave it on and see how it looks with it. I'm usually not a fan of adding UV filters, but I've had good experience with B+W filters.
Not to mention it's just enough to give you about 40 RAW files, which is awfully darn close to a roll of film in a little 35mm compact!
That should be compulsory, Andrew. Bravo to Fuji for doing it.Not to mention it's just enough to give you about 40 RAW files, which is awfully darn close to a roll of film in a little 35mm compact!
Here in the US, the retailer often bundles that for the same price. Usually it’s after the body has been on the market for a while. However, one could also argue that, why on earth would you buy a car if you can’t afford the gas to go in it?That should be compulsory, Andrew. Bravo to Fuji for doing it.
Also, decent SD cards are so cheap these days, there is absolutely no excuse for manufacturers not to include a basic one in the box. It's a bit like a car dealer selling you a brand new car with no petrol in the tank (or no charge in the batteries).
Enjoy your new camera!
I "acquired" these two from MPB yesterday. Both in fantastic used condition. Now I have 14 days to decide which one I am sending back....
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Patrick, I mean even enough petrol to get you to the nearest petrol station.Here in the US, the retailer often bundles that for the same price. Usually it’s after the body has been on the market for a while. However, one could also argue that, why on earth would you buy a car if you can’t afford the gas to go in it?
I think my last new car came with a full tank. Might just be dealers choice. They even cleaned it up top to bottom.Patrick, I mean even enough petrol to get you to the nearest petrol station.
As in "Now that you have bought the car, Sir, would you like to buy the optional wheels and tyres for it?".
I get very tired of the constant moral short changing that has become a seemingly accepted part of everyday life.
Having paid (say) $40,000 for a new vehicle, is it really too much to expect it to have a full petrol tank?