I was surprised when you sold it. I made the move in the opposite direction. After shooting with a E-M1 ii for a little over a year I found a nice used G9 to try. The G9 won the battle.
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- Location
- Tanagra
Yeah, discontentment and all that. It’s definitely a chunky body, but certainly very comfortable and Panasonic was smart to put such a good EVF in it and the ergonomics are really good. It’s not what people think of with M43 in terms of size, but that’s not really what it is all about.
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
It's summer and more leisure time, and now it started itching, namely this one: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70 f/2.8 ASPH.
Could you please talk me out of this....
I thought it might pair well with my original SL, and I found very nice pre-owned example, like new. Oh decisions, decisions
Could you please talk me out of this....
I thought it might pair well with my original SL, and I found very nice pre-owned example, like new. Oh decisions, decisions
Easy. Leica 24-90mm is the better choice!Could you please talk me out of this....
- Location
- Seattle
- Name
- Andrew
I handled a Leica (Leitz) CL today at Glazer's in Seattle... A terrific-feeling small M body. Definitely feels better than my Bessa-T in build, and the viewfinder is decent with glasses.
I don't think it would simplify my life in any way. But I did like it. $499 with a warranty from the shop. A little rich for my blood.
I don't think it would simplify my life in any way. But I did like it. $499 with a warranty from the shop. A little rich for my blood.
Followed by the Summicron 40mm F2, made specifically for that camera, I mean one can’t go without the other can it
- Location
- Seattle
- Name
- Andrew
Or the CV 1.4/40 Nokton, or the new CV 2.8/40 Heliar...Followed by the Summicron 40mm F2, made specifically for that camera, I mean one can’t go without the other can it
Godox Getting in the Retro Game with the New Lux Junior & Senior Flashes
Both the Lux Junior and Lux Senior have 7 levels of flash power, going from 1/1 to 1/64. They also have optical control settings
www.35mmc.com
Lux Senior ain't looking too bad...
- Location
- Switzerland
- Name
- Matt
Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie lens for APS-C cameras announced - Amateur Photographer
Venus Optics has announced the new Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie lens - a pancake-style lens that’s designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
www.amateurphotographer.co.uk
*argh*
M.
The used E-M1X are annoyingly affordable. I’ve always been curious about it but, fortunately, my style of shooting doesn’t play to its advantages. It’s also a bit on the large side. EM1iii or even EM5 iii would probably be better. Of course, I will have to wait to see the new OM-5, supposedly being announced in Sept. I might be interested if it has the new stacked sensor and a tempting price.
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No quite a burning desire but I thought this was pretty neat. I have no idea how well it works.
www.dpreview.com
Godox's Lux Senior is a larger, more powerful flash with a retro-inspired design
As the Lux Junior alluded to, Godox is back with a new Lux Senior, which is larger and more powerful with an equally-retro design.
www.dpreview.com
- Location
- Tanagra
Yeah, the OM5 might be tempting if they can get us that new sensor at a better price. It’s gotta have HHHR though at this point.
I think some level of HHHR is a given. The EM5 Series is an important revenue source for them. Mu43 hasn’t been a main camera for me for a while, but the right OM-5 would tempt me. For most of my shooting, an OM-5 would be just fine. The E-M5 ii was one of my favorite cameras, and the mu43 mount has a lot of wonderful glass.
- Location
- Minnesota
- Name
- Chris
I’ll be watching this OM-5 release with curiosity. Hopefully it doesn’t make me regret divesting in my 300mm pro or 12-100 pro, although it seems the bodies are finally catching up to the glass. We shall see.
They appear to have the pieces to make a nice little camera. The real questions are will they put them together at a price that makes the body attractive. $1500 would be the very most I would consider.
Mike,
When I first got a D700, I was very impressed with the images. Liked them even better than the high res D800 or D850.
That said, I eventually sold it and got a D750. But I never warmed up to it like the D700.
Sold the D750 to get a Z5 (which uses the same sensor).
I still have a Df, but now that I used the Z5 for the Single In July, am thinking about selling the Df and only having the Z system for Nikon.
Interesting idea, I can see some use for it as such. Mostly to camouflage a suitable digital cameras in a "retro" environment, for those that partake in such. That on a brown and/or black and silver house with a thin leatherstrap should go a long way fitting in.No quite a burning desire but I thought this was pretty neat. I have no idea how well it works.
Godox's Lux Senior is a larger, more powerful flash with a retro-inspired design
As the Lux Junior alluded to, Godox is back with a new Lux Senior, which is larger and more powerful with an equally-retro design.
I have been informed that the PL 9 mm is in stock no earlier than October up here, so that is somewhat of a bummer. On the other hand, I am down to that and the Oly pancake 14-42mm on the "Want" list, so there is always that. Stumbled over rumours that the latter has the same cable band issues that the Oly 9-18mm has, so now am a bit leery towards it.
If I should add anything, I fancy something that is not made, a decent enough 12-40 pancake.
It should be in the vicinity of the PZ14-42 or even slightly more protuding collapsed, but no bigger in diameter. Power zoom optional, but I live well with a manual one. F-stops in true kit-form, 3.5 -5,6(ish). Preferably weathersealed and as light as possible, 46-52mm filter tread. Metal mount.
I don't see any advantage in adding a D700 when you already have a Df, Mike.
I first used a D700 and then added a Df. I've kept the D700 because the AF was supposed to be better than that of the Df.
I never needed the D700 again.
