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OverlordXenu, if you ever get one of your pictures (assuming they are color pictures) from the F100 scanned in to digital and resize it, I'd be interested to see them. I'm curious to see what level of sharpness you're getting.
As of right now, the only stuff I have scanned in was shot with an incredibly ****ty (soft and slow) lens. The 24-120VR. I did get some of them enlarged to 8x10, though, and I like them. They were the cheap-o 6mp scans.
I think I may be able to get access to a high-quality scanner, though. I'm not sure. (I think the local high school has a nice one, and I have younger brothers.)
It's a good thing that I don't like Canon's DSLR body's ergonomics. THe new 5D MKII has me really tempted since it's HD video recording is quite awesome from the footage shown so far. Will have to see raw footage from other people to see for sure.
It's a good thing that I don't like Canon's DSLR body's ergonomics. THe new 5D MKII has me really tempted since it's HD video recording is quite awesome from the footage shown so far. Will have to see raw footage from other people to see for sure.
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From the link in the other thread? Yea, that was impressive!
If we are honest though, that made use of 27,000$ worth of lenses, and a very talented director of photography. I don't think results anywhere near that should be expected right out of the camera without a solid background in cinematography. I'll also note how there was NO audio from the camera. That's saying something, but that's to be expected.
In the end, it is possible of taking very nice movies (excluding audio), which is very impressive! I don't know how long it will take nikon to put out a product that can compete with it.
As of right now, the only stuff I have scanned in was shot with an incredibly ****ty (soft and slow) lens. The 24-120VR. I did get some of them enlarged to 8x10, though, and I like them. They were the cheap-o 6mp scans.
I think I may be able to get access to a high-quality scanner, though. I'm not sure. (I think the local high school has a nice one, and I have younger brothers.)
Oh that's ok. No need to go out of your way. I was just wondering if you had already scanned some in.
From the link in the other thread? Yea, that was impressive!
If we are honest though, that made use of 27,000$ worth of lenses, and a very talented director of photography. I don't think results anywhere near that should be expected right out of the camera without a solid background in cinematography. I'll also note how there was NO audio from the camera. That's saying something, but that's to be expected.
In the end, it is possible of taking very nice movies (excluding audio), which is very impressive! I don't know how long it will take nikon to put out a product that can compete with it.
Apparently the 5D is going to have an adapter for stereo audio, although unless it has a very good preamp (doubtful). Otherwise, I'd rather use a portable recorder separately.
Yeah, the person behind the equipment is far more important. I'm sure that guy could make a stunning video with a bunch of Flip cameras.
Coming from photography, I have picked up a few tricks when it comes to lighting, but I'm sure it would still take me a year or two to get halfway decent results using the video feature in a DSLR.
Coming from photography, I have picked up a few tricks when it comes to lighting, but I'm sure it would still take me a year or two to get halfway decent results using the video feature in a DSLR.
Don't get me wrong, you're right about the amount of other equipment and expertise that went into that movie. I bet that DSLR was the cheapest piece of gear on the sets :P
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Any comments or suggestions? Some old lenses would be great as well, but there are so many that it is kind of daunting.
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Any comments or suggestions? Some old lenses would be great as well, but there are so many that it is kind of daunting.
I wouldn't spend too much money UNTIL you start to find out what types of photography you are in to (assuming you're strapped for cash).
If you find you like landscapes, get a good wide angle.
If you like macro, get a good micro lens.
And so on.
The 18-200VR will be nice because it's cheap and gives you such a wide range. As you use it, you'll probably find out what you like taking pictures of. From there, then decide to upgrade over it for either better image quality or wider apertures.
I've got quite a few primes, but I wish I had more zooms with the same image quality as the primes. I think that was my big mistake.
I'm saving up for the 80-200 F/2.8 and 17-35mm F/2.8 since I've already got the 35-70mm F/2.8. I don't know if there's a lesson to be had here or not.
Either way though, make sure you know what type of photography you're into before laying down the big $$$ for a lens.
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