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austrokiwi Pillar of the Community 2087 Posts	Posted 08/30/2014 12:05 pm This isn't about coins but it is about the tools we photograph coins. I regularly see people saying what DSLR should I buy and I I can't resist asking why DSLR( at the very least People should consider future proofing them selves): with out getting into the discussion directly I found this article really pertinent. The video is really interesting And enjoyable but its long( 32 minutes): http://www.luminous-landscape.com/e...lution.shtml Edited by austrokiwi 08/30/2014 12:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff

DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 08/30/2014 5:57 pm So I know ahead of time that you're a mirrorless proponent--and I think there's a lot of good reasons to go in that direction. I got through 22 minutes of the video before Vimeo crashed--I think I got their general take on the direction the market is heading. Personally, though--I would have to get my hands on a high-end mirrorless before I could comment on the features and overall use. Since my D810 has Live View--which I plan to use extensively while tethered to my workstation/big monitors--I see the mirror more as a remnant from film days than a drawback. Certainly, the Sony A7R is far more compact, but just speaking from personal experience--I like the size and form-factor of my D810. One exception that immediately comes to mind is street photography--it's hard with my D810 and 24-70 to not attract attention. No doubt, someday it will be a "dinosaur", but presently my photographic technique has grown into the camera and lenses I own. Edited by DVCollector 08/30/2014 6:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
austrokiwi Pillar of the Community 2087 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 12:42 am I prefer mirrorless but I am a newbie. I migrated from a Sony A380 through a A65 to the Sony A7r. So of course my experience with the changing quality was all one direction. And like you Quote: but presently my photographic technique has grown into the camera and lenses I own However from my reading the rumoured Fuji ff Mirrorless is really going to give sony competition( from what I have read the Fuji system seems very good). There are also rumours Sony will be announcing a 50mp medium format Camera just before or at Photokina( Some say mirrorless but that seems a stretch). As for not attracting attention my new toy makes me feel some what like an exhibitionist when I am out taking photos ( and though you might not believe it there's a steep learning curve for that lens) Edited by austrokiwi 08/31/2014 12:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 12:53 am Is that a Petzval art lens? I have seen the results from those, and I like the "feel" you get--it interests the artist in me. The brass version looks pretty cool--if somewhat high profile. You're lucky to be close to Photokina this year--that would be fun to visit. Report this Post to the Staff
austrokiwi Pillar of the Community 2087 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 12:58 am Yes its the petzval(EOS mount ). That interesting feel is diabolical to get. YOu have to frame the subject dead centre and ensure the background features are the correct distance behind the subject. From what I think I have learnt the required background to subject distance varies in relation to the Camera to subject distance. Heres the best shot so far( I've posted it else where) there were at least 20 failures before I got this right. the next day I had to relearn every thing again! Edited by austrokiwi 08/31/2014 01:11 am Report this Post to the Staff
tkbslc Pillar of the Community United States 1158 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 01:24 am I prefer an optical finder for photographic action and I don't find the total kit size of mirrorless to be significantly smaller than an equivalent small to medium DSLR kit. I tried it, but kept my DSLR and sold the mirrorless. Also, Nikon and Canon just have such diverse lens kits at every level, type and price range it's hard to switch to what is usually a more expensive platform just to save a pound or two in the camera bag. And you do still need a camera bag either way, so what am I saving? To me it's either a big kit in a bag, or I grab a compact or phone. RX100 appeals to me more than mirrorless because that is truly portable. Image quality wise, there is really no difference. It's just function, price, flexibility and usability. That's just me, and I'm definitely a photography gear nerd, too. I have more posts on the camera forums than I dare admit! Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 02:44 am Quote: That interesting feel is diabolical to get. Experimentation and chance are OK by me--my photos I like the most all have a fortuitous element to them. Much is made about achieving exact, repeatable results, but unless you're photographing hundreds of similar items for catalogues, you don't want to get so tied down by the process--just my opinion. I have been thinking about an 'art lens' and the Petzval caught my attention. Great background on your shot...I like the 'mood' you can achieve, plus that element of chance...could work well in urban or natural scenes, perhaps even coins if you were shooting a huge stack of them. Edited by DVCollector 08/31/2014 03:44 am Report this Post to the Staff
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