Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras

Seagull76 · 22nd October 2011, 22:20

One more new technology

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joe1980 · 23rd October 2011, 16:59

Just got to read upon the review for the Sony NEX 7 at this website:

The Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera Review by Steve Huff | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Feels like I need one as well. I guess this is the first camera with the tri navi for easy control when shooting using the EVF. Man.. man...man need to save money to buy this at least for next year.

HellwratH · 24th October 2011, 22:09

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Originally Posted by joe1980

Just got to read upon the review for the Sony NEX 7 at this website:

The Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera Review by Steve Huff | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Feels like I need one as well. I guess this is the first camera with the tri navi for easy control when shooting using the EVF. Man.. man...man need to save money to buy this at least for next year.

That's one camera I am really looking forward to (as in more user reviews). That might just be the one I will eventually move to. I think Sony has gotten it right this time. Though a little on the higher side, I'm ready to shell that out for an APS-C sensor.

Samurai · 24th October 2011, 22:51

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Originally Posted by akbaree

You stretched my suggestion

. I was only referring to cropping for standard zoom.

Stretching is relative, I wouldn't do it even with standard zoom. In OTRs, you have to mostly shoot in congested places, wide angle of 24mm is a must. But if you go wider, composition has to be done very carefully, no time for that. By trial and error I found 24-120mm to be the best lens for it.

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Originally Posted by akbaree

To get a better feel on this, I went to the Best Buy store today. I ran into the problem you mentioned above. But then checked again after turning auto review off. It was pretty fast. The only lag being the time it takes to auto focus which is not such an issue. The continuous shooting mode was pretty good as well.

I usually need auto-preview, I rarely go click click click. So I can't keep it off. Wish auto-preview would switch off when the button is kept pressed.

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Originally Posted by akbaree

I loved the camera. But one more quick question. The display units don't have the memory card. I am not sure if with memory card the speed will slow down so that it can write.

With class 6 or above cards, memory write should not be an issue.

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Originally Posted by Kool_Kid

I am only point and shoot guy as of now , and since my last camera has expired i am looking at Sony EX 3 @ 17,000 Rs.

Mostly i want mega zoom and good quality lens for ever day use and would sometime use them for wild life Photography. I have been told to take a look at Cannon DSLR D1100 to be future proof.

Unless camera size/weight is a big issue for you, stick to dSLRs in near future.

joe1980 · 24th October 2011, 23:03

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Originally Posted by HellwratH

That's one camera I am really looking forward to (as in more user reviews). That might just be the one I will eventually move to. I think Sony has gotten it right this time. Though a little on the higher side, I'm ready to shell that out for an APS-C sensor.

I made a mistake by buying the HX9V a week ago. Actually not a mistake but I like the NEX 7 much more. I should have waited for a while. Wifey would go crazy if I tell her that I would buy another camera a month later and this time an expensive one.

But all in all I feel that this is just the start and I'm sure that many other manufacturers would just copy the tri navi / bi navi design.The most valuable feature on the NEX 7 is that tri navi. The thumb sits comfortably in between the two navis on the top and the mind works out what to select when the eye looks through the EVF for a good shot. Awesome.

If you buy one anytime soon, do let us all know.

Samurai · 11th November 2011, 10:41

I put my E-PL1 on sale. http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...or-sale/11952/

joe1980 · 13th November 2011, 13:13

Any updates on the availability of the NEX 7? I still see that it is available for pre order at Amazon. But not able to find any reliable dates for shipping.

mav2000 · 14th November 2011, 11:43

The floods in Thailand have caused a lot of issues for the nex system. It will probably be a while before it is available.

HellwratH · 15th November 2011, 03:16

In other news Scott Bourne is selling his Leica M9 and other lenses because he likes his E-P3 and 45mm f1.8 for portraits. The reason (as stated by him) that I liked the most was:

"The smaller camera/lens is less intimidating to my clients. They are universally more relaxed around the smaller cameras than the monster DSLRs. (Some photographers might say they need a “professional-looking” camera to convince the clients that they know what they are doing. Sorry, but if you’re relying on LOOKING cool rather than being able to do the job, you’re in the wrong spot.)"

My New Favorite Portrait Camera « Photofocus

clevermax · 1st December 2011, 10:49

@HW,

One of my friends bought a NEX3 yesterday. He wants to know about recommended adapters for A-Mount, other than Sony's original, any pointers?

HellwratH · 7th December 2011, 20:50

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Originally Posted by clevermax

@HW,

One of my friends bought a NEX3 yesterday. He wants to know about recommended adapters for A-Mount, other than Sony's original, any pointers?

Sorry, I missed this comment earlier. I am not sure about other adapters for A-mount as I have not done research regarding them. I am sure there are plenty of 3rd party adapters available, but just not sure if they'll autofocus.

A quick search yielded me this,
Sony Alpha Minolta AF A-type Lens to Sony Alpha NEX E-mount Camera Adapter DC111 | eBay

HellwratH · 6th January 2012, 14:41

Fuji X-Pro1 to be released soon. An EVIL camera with an APS-C sensor and three lenses. I am already in love with the design of X100 and this one looks good too. They're releasing three lenses with it: 18 f/2, 35 f1.4, 60mm f2.4. We've already seen how good Fujinon lenses can be and that lens on X100 is ridiculous.

The following points make a very strong case for Fuji:

- Responsephoto says the sensors name is X-Trans! R. writes that Fuji took some ideas from the classica film technology to create the new sensor which will beat the image quality of all current fulflrame sensors! The photosites will be of 6 different colors and disposed randomly, therefore moire will be avoided.

- There is no Anti Aliasing filter on the sensor.

Before you full frame sensor guys jump on me, I am just quoting what's written here:
Mirrorless Rumors | Blog | (UPDATED) HOT!!! First full size image of the Fuji X PRO 1 !!!

One thing is for sure, this market is heating up with some awesome cameras.

Samurai · 18th January 2012, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I put my E-PL1 on sale. http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...or-sale/11952/

I removed my listing as I realised that Olympus India is competing with me. Yes, after spending almost 29K for the camera & accessories less than a year back, I was selling it for mere 18K.

But I am astounded to find Olympus selling new E-PL1 for the same price. I shouldn't have been surprised. Olympus does have the habit of dropping the price every year like crazy. Until now I never tried to sell it within a year, so I hadn't felt the pinch. I feel cheated by Olympus now. On the other hand, Canon and Nikon don't drop prices, so they have much better resale value.

I ain't buying Olympus no more.

phamilyman · 18th January 2012, 18:04

Does that have anything to do with its current woes?

Samurai · 18th January 2012, 18:43

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Does that have anything to do with its current woes?

You mean Olympus financials woes? Naahh! My reasons are mentioned here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadge...ml#post2545056

22nd October 2011, 22:20	#286
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23rd October 2011, 16:59	#287
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 336 Thanked: 155 Times	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras Just got to read upon the review for the Sony NEX 7 at this website: The Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera Review by Steve Huff \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Feels like I need one as well. I guess this is the first camera with the tri navi for easy control when shooting using the EVF. Man.. man...man need to save money to buy this at least for next year.
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11th November 2011, 10:41	#291
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,447 Times View My Garage	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras I put my E-PL1 on sale. http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...or-sale/11952/
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13th November 2011, 13:13	#292
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 336 Thanked: 155 Times	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras Any updates on the availability of the NEX 7? I still see that it is available for pre order at Amazon. But not able to find any reliable dates for shipping.
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14th November 2011, 11:43	#293
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 621 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras The floods in Thailand have caused a lot of issues for the nex system. It will probably be a while before it is available.
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15th November 2011, 03:16	#294
HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras In other news Scott Bourne is selling his Leica M9 and other lenses because he likes his E-P3 and 45mm f1.8 for portraits. The reason (as stated by him) that I liked the most was: "The smaller camera/lens is less intimidating to my clients. They are universally more relaxed around the smaller cameras than the monster DSLRs. (Some photographers might say they need a “professional-looking” camera to convince the clients that they know what they are doing. Sorry, but if you’re relying on LOOKING cool rather than being able to do the job, you’re in the wrong spot.)" My New Favorite Portrait Camera « Photofocus
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1st December 2011, 10:49	#295
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,639 Times View My Garage	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras @HW, One of my friends bought a NEX3 yesterday. He wants to know about recommended adapters for A-Mount, other than Sony's original, any pointers?
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6th January 2012, 14:41	#297
HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras Fuji X-Pro1 to be released soon. An EVIL camera with an APS-C sensor and three lenses. I am already in love with the design of X100 and this one looks good too. They're releasing three lenses with it: 18 f/2, 35 f1.4, 60mm f2.4. We've already seen how good Fujinon lenses can be and that lens on X100 is ridiculous. The following points make a very strong case for Fuji: - Responsephoto says the sensors name is X-Trans! R. writes that Fuji took some ideas from the classica film technology to create the new sensor which will beat the image quality of all current fulflrame sensors! The photosites will be of 6 different colors and disposed randomly, therefore moire will be avoided. - There is no Anti Aliasing filter on the sensor. Before you full frame sensor guys jump on me, I am just quoting what's written here: Mirrorless Rumors \| Blog \| (UPDATED) HOT!!! First full size image of the Fuji X PRO 1 !!! One thing is for sure, this market is heating up with some awesome cameras.
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18th January 2012, 18:04	#299
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,641 Times	re: Mirrorless or EVIL Cameras Does that have anything to do with its current woes?
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