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  • vvizaya@lemmy.worldOPtoPhotography@lemmy.worldBefore the Storm
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    1 year ago

    Yep, that’s exactly what my A7S suffered from and the repair cost wasn’t worth it, with no guarantees to not break again. I am not sure if that’s changed in recent times.

    For the high res sensor part, let me correct myself. I would say the photos weren’t materially different just because of the resolution. I am sure there are a few moments where cropping isn’t as horrendous 26 MP -> 14MP before where as now I’m at 40 MP -> 23MP. On a photo by photo comparison the photos are pretty close.


  • vvizaya@lemmy.worldOPtoPhotography@lemmy.worldBefore the Storm
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    1 year ago

    I upgraded from an X-T3, I think its honestly fine. I used a Sony full frame before that and I enjoyed it till the IBS broke on a bouncy hike (not dropped).

    There’s definitely a different look to full frame, that I miss. And I was eyeing the GFX-100 at the time of purchase, but I don’t think that’d work for a show, also lens $$$$

    But here’s what I’m enjoying:

    • Color science, I do very little editing with the preset profiles and recipes online
    • Dials galore (I can fly by settings easily in and out of the UI)
    • Processing Speed (particularly on the X-T5, that’s some of why I upgraded), I don’t think I’ve met the buffer limit while shooting any live shows
    • Build, I think I’ve tossed the X-T3 about on travels and out and about town, held up great, looks worn and loved.
    • the IBS is pretty killer on the 5, I don’t do video anymore but its wonderful when I shoot lowlight
    • Battery life is great, I haven’t bought a 2nd battery yet

    Also to comment on the 40MP sensor, its not much of an upgrade, I wouldn’t say it looks noticeably better. I do only use one Fujinon lens that “makes use” of the full res, but I do crop quite a bit and haven’t had an issue.

    I hope that helps a bit.



  • vvizaya@lemmy.worldOPtoPhotography@lemmy.worldAntique Mall
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    Thanks for the critique!

    2 tough call, I felt like it gave a flea market feel if I raised the saturation too much, I could have probably played with vibrancy more. Definitely a very desaturated scene in general though

    3 I enjoyed the maximalist quality of everything here, sort of a lost in the crowd feeling






  • vvizaya@lemmy.worldtoPhotography@lemmy.mlBeginner to photography
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    I mildly agree with the comments about using your smartphone camera first, but that also depends if there’s much settings to play with.

    A lot of newer phones do let you dial in shutter speed and ISO, and that’s a great starting point. But if you’re itching to really learn with a camera and get comfortable with dials and settings I would get an old film camera like the Pentax Spotmatic with some M42 lenses ($50-$200) or something digital like a Fuji X-T20/Sony A6000 (about $500).

    I don’t wholly like the idea of using a phone to learn since you’ll reach the limits fairly soon with the lack of settings.

    I learned by carrying my camera everywhere I went, shot for some local organizations to practice and did public events. What another commenter said on studying your favorites is right, start by understanding how to recreate something you like.





  • You probably got here because the default sort is Local, basically /r/all.

    As for the other comment, yes - phones being out for the entirety of a show is a shame, and yes that is technically not your comment.

    Addressing the other point. I am a photographer, and one that has:

    1. Received express permission from the artist and/or their management
    2. Received permission from the venue, where professional equipment is not allowed on premise, without Pt. 1.
    3. Rather silly, there is typically and quite literally a zone dedicated to photographers. This is on top of the 3 Song Rule, to take photos for the first 3 only, no flash.

    I can’t say other photographers follow these rules, neither do all fans. But I had a great time, engaged with the artist, and stayed out of the way.