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Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

02/19/2010 04:27:16 PM · #1

My camera had an incident with the ocean on my last trip (oopsie... got a bit too close) and although it works still, it hasn't been the same since. I am going to be looking for a high megapixel camera that also takes high-def video soon to replace my poor weathered friend... does anyone have any recommendations for me?

MichaelC

Sony Alpha a7R III

02/19/2010 04:30:39 PM · #2

I love the specs on this.

MinsoPhoto

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

02/19/2010 04:41:36 PM · #3

I have been eyeing the Canon 7d for myself so I may be a bit biased towards that.

To help you out better though I think we need some more info.

Do you want a DSLR or P&S?
Price Range?
What will you be using it for mainly?

JeffryZ

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

02/19/2010 04:44:04 PM · #4

What did you have and what did you like or dislike about it? I don't see any gear listed in your profile. Megapixel count is over rated as a stat for comparing cameras and most newer models include video now- even on the DSLRs. We could use some more info to be able to make much in the way of suggestions.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/19/2010 04:59:34 PM · #5

I am looking at ways how to be in tune with the infinite, anyone out there help me?

ATM, Canon 7D is best bang for the buck IMHO.

Message edited by author 2010-02-19 17:00:58.

02/19/2010 05:13:33 PM · #6

wow! that was fast :)

i have a powershot a650 right now... not exactly a pro camera, but i'm not exactly a pro either. I originally intended to use it just to photograph some backgrounds for my 3d viz stuff and to shoot pics as a hobby... which has since grown a bit. I love that I can carry it everywhere... I love (and now need) the video capablities, and that will probably be the new camera's main function. The only thing about the old one that I didn't like is that I would have liked it to be able to photograph high-speed things more clearly (have a thing for taking pics out of the car window at 70mph... but that's just me). I have a minolta qtsi maxxum as well which I LOVE but since getting the digital camera I am now too snap happy to use that for most things.

Definatly need a DSLR... but need it to have mega video capabilities too... waterproof wouldn't hurt either as I have fallen into two rivers and had the ocean incident last year taking videos with this one. I was pretty good about keeping it out of harm's way until that wave came up out of nowhere and got me.

The megapixel thing is important for me only because the stuff I do with the 3d viz tends to get enlarged REALLY BIG... so I need to make sure that any backgrounds I take with it can be large enough to print or be projected clearly enough. I would also like my video to end up large enough to show nicely on a tv.

As far as the price range goes, I realize that what I want isn't going to come cheap... would be nice though!

02/19/2010 05:13:57 PM · #7

For under $500 you can pick up a Pentax K-x with kit lens.

Best image quality you'll find in an APS-C DSLR and the only way to get better high ISO is to get a full frame DSLR.

Also better featured than the typical entry level DSLR by a long shot.

bazz.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

02/19/2010 05:19:55 PM · #8

Yes Simms, I write books too... lol! Going to check out these cameras :)

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

02/19/2010 05:54:07 PM · #9

you could go Sony it got me my Brown this last week!!!!!!:)

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/19/2010 06:00:00 PM · #10

www.dpreview.com is another good resource for getting reviews on the different cameras.

02/19/2010 06:02:56 PM · #11

what do you think of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i????

02/19/2010 06:21:24 PM · #12

Originally posted by ReikiPhotography:

what do you think of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i????

I think it's another in the long line of the "me too" consumer cameras the Canon like to put out.

Good article here discussing the trend of Canon's endless pursuit of cramming more megapickles onto the APS-C sensor.

bazz.

Message edited by author 2010-02-19 18:21:47.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/19/2010 06:33:04 PM · #13

eek! glad i read that :|

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

02/19/2010 07:48:21 PM · #14

Originally posted by ReikiPhotography:

... (have a thing for taking pics out of the car window at 70mph... but that's just me).

It's not just you ... Windscreen Photo Gallery

My very first challenge entry here (not quite 8 years ago!) :-)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

02/19/2010 11:54:34 PM · #15

Woo Hoo! Some of my best pics were taken that way... I'd rather take a chance and end up with a blurry photo when I see something great than miss it altogether :)

There are some great pics on that site too!

MattO

Nikon D4

02/20/2010 12:49:32 AM · #16

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

Originally posted by ReikiPhotography:
what do you think of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i????

I think it's another in the long line of the "me too" consumer cameras the Canon like to put out.

Good article here discussing the trend of Canon's endless pursuit of cramming more megapickles onto the APS-C sensor.

bazz.

Just shaking my head at that site. I sure hope people don't really believe that blog or the people involved really have anything to do with Canon. I'm not sure why you hate every manufacturer but the one you keep pimping but geeze give it a rest.

Matt

Issus

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

02/20/2010 01:05:53 AM · #17

If you have a look at DXOMark.com it will let you compare sensors from a technical standpoint.

I switched from Nikon to Canon a bit over a month ago. The Nikon D90 is one of the higher rated APS-C sensors and their pictures do look very rich and colourful. Ranked 17th on DXOMark, it\'s the highest rated cropped 35mm sensor there is, it's total score is just below the 1D Mark IV (not 1Ds.. 1D.) The D90 is getting pretty cheap these days, about US$750 or so for a refurbished one from Adorama (you'll need lenses with that). See Ken Rockwell's review (Google search "D90 rockwell").

In the end, it's going to depend on what you do with your camera. I went to Nikon from Canon because i do a lot of low light/night photography and the noise on the Nikon's looked more like film grain, less like blotchy colour noise, which was one of the main reasons i got the D700.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

02/20/2010 02:37:51 AM · #18

Originally posted by MattO:

Hi Matt,

You're a bigger fanboi than me if you don't think that site is funny. Even Canon shooters know that the underlying topics that are touched on at that site are true.

bazz.

MattO

Nikon D4

02/20/2010 10:28:19 AM · #19

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

Originally posted by MattO:

Just shaking my head at that site. I sure hope people don't really believe that blog or the people involved really have anything to do with Canon. I'm not sure why you hate every manufacturer but the one you keep pimping but geeze give it a rest.

Matt

Hi Matt,

You're a bigger fanboi than me if you don't think that site is funny. Even Canon shooters know that the underlying topics that are touched on at that site are true.

bazz.

No I don't find sites like that funny. Nor do I find people who add to the Hysteria and misinformation of any brand funny.

The real problem is there is enough internet hysteria created that scares the bejeezus out of people about all sorts of things. As photographers adding fuel to the flames by promoting more hysteria about photography equipment is careless. IMHO if you don't have anything productive to add to the conversation, then don't add fuel to an already out of control fire. Since I shot(and still at times) shoot more then just Canon I'm not sure how you can call me a fanboi of any brand, yes my personal equipment is Canon. I've shot just about every brand there is, although never shot Pentax. But I've owned and shot Olympus, Nikon, Minolta, Sony, and Canon.

Matt

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/20/2010 04:35:18 PM · #20

Originally posted by MattO:

Since I shot(and still at times) shoot more then just Canon I'm not sure how you can call me a fanboi of any brand, yes my personal equipment is Canon. I've shot just about every brand there is, although never shot Pentax. But I've owned and shot Olympus, Nikon, Minolta, Sony, and Canon.

Excellent Matt... cause that means you're in a position to agree with me when I say that Canon are the laggards of the consumer DSLR in all regards except for megapixels.

They were last with weather sealing, last with live view, last with spot metering, last with wireless flash, last with auto ISO, last with visual horizon etc etc. Yet when they bring out another "me too" camera the Canon fanbois can't help but declare it the best current DSLR available. If they were as experienced as you with other systems then they'd realise how far behind Canon have fallen in nearly every area. This isn't coming from a fanboi but from someone who is happy to point out alternatives with reasoning why Canon is the poorest choice in the consumer DSLR market.

A question I asked in another forum was to provide a list of recent Canon innovations that weren't megapixel or fps related and the only valid answer I got? ........the direct print button.

On a side note...shame you don't like satire as this story is even funnier. Canon USA Inc switch to Nikon.

cheers,
bazz.

Message edited by author 2010-02-20 16:43:45.

jotaga

Canon EOS-7D

02/20/2010 06:25:38 PM · #21

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

(...)
On a side note...shame you don't like satire as this story is even funnier. Canon USA Inc switch to Nikon.

cheers,
bazz.

Hey Garry,

Considering that you like satire, you might like this video(specially the last phrase of the lyrics) =D