Camera talk...
- Thread starter nac
- Start date
izzikio_rage
Technomancer
No expiration date on money in paytm wallet.
CRACING
Journeyman
Hello Friends,
I was very busy and could not update on my new Nikon D5300 purchase. I got it last Sunday and its a wonderful camera as expected. Weights a little more and feels good in hands. The location of buttons has changed on this new camera so initially I had difficulty operating it. The screen is little yellowish or warm, yet pleasant to view. I have taken some bird photos and will post them in photography thread soon.
Nikon AF-P 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses take sharp photos from end to end focal length and wide open. The focus ring is electronic so its very smooth and precise but works only when the camera is ON. In other words, focus ring is connected to AF motor and that moves the lens elements. Both the lenses have different filter size (55mm and 58mm respectively) so I had to buy two MC-UV filters for them. Unfortunately my other filters (Closeup and CPL) are 52mm which can be used on my 35mm lens only.
Here is list of features that I find very helpful and the same were lacking in D3200.
1. Framing grid in viewfinder. Helpful for products photography.
2. Auto ISO display in viewfinder. ISO sensitivity can be seen in viewfinder before the taking shot.
3. 39 AF points, 9 of them are cross type.
4. Wide range of ISO selection.
5. Customizable compensation values for minimum shutter speed in Auto ISO. i.e Slower, slow, normal, fast, faster
6. Low and high continuous release modes. Helpful for bird photography.
7. Give rating for photos within the camera.
8. Customizable my menu list. I can add useful settings in that list so I don't have to search in main list.
9. Built-in Wifi. I can use qDslrDashboard app to take photos from my smartphone without a wire connection. Tested and works fine.
10. Last but not least, the flip screen. I'm not really a fan of it but it does need a credit.
As of MC-UV filters, I always use them to prevent dust, fingerprints, damage and etc to front element. I have MC-UV filters from three brands, Marumi, Meco and JJC. All of them are excellent but the Meco is little better as it produces least amount of light flare and reflection. Also it is super hydrophobic and fingerprints/oil marks can be cleaned easily.
I have also bought a bigger dslr bag from ebay (Cost Rs. 1250/-) so I can carry multiple lenses and necessary stuffs. The one provided free with the camera isn't big enough and material quality is inferior.
Thats it. I have taken plenty of products snapshots and uploaded the same to my Google photos. To view them, please click here.
Thanks...
Best Regards
I was very busy and could not update on my new Nikon D5300 purchase. I got it last Sunday and its a wonderful camera as expected. Weights a little more and feels good in hands. The location of buttons has changed on this new camera so initially I had difficulty operating it. The screen is little yellowish or warm, yet pleasant to view. I have taken some bird photos and will post them in photography thread soon.
Nikon AF-P 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses take sharp photos from end to end focal length and wide open. The focus ring is electronic so its very smooth and precise but works only when the camera is ON. In other words, focus ring is connected to AF motor and that moves the lens elements. Both the lenses have different filter size (55mm and 58mm respectively) so I had to buy two MC-UV filters for them. Unfortunately my other filters (Closeup and CPL) are 52mm which can be used on my 35mm lens only.
Here is list of features that I find very helpful and the same were lacking in D3200.
1. Framing grid in viewfinder. Helpful for products photography.
2. Auto ISO display in viewfinder. ISO sensitivity can be seen in viewfinder before the taking shot.
3. 39 AF points, 9 of them are cross type.
4. Wide range of ISO selection.
5. Customizable compensation values for minimum shutter speed in Auto ISO. i.e Slower, slow, normal, fast, faster
6. Low and high continuous release modes. Helpful for bird photography.
7. Give rating for photos within the camera.
8. Customizable my menu list. I can add useful settings in that list so I don't have to search in main list.
9. Built-in Wifi. I can use qDslrDashboard app to take photos from my smartphone without a wire connection. Tested and works fine.
10. Last but not least, the flip screen. I'm not really a fan of it but it does need a credit.
As of MC-UV filters, I always use them to prevent dust, fingerprints, damage and etc to front element. I have MC-UV filters from three brands, Marumi, Meco and JJC. All of them are excellent but the Meco is little better as it produces least amount of light flare and reflection. Also it is super hydrophobic and fingerprints/oil marks can be cleaned easily.
I have also bought a bigger dslr bag from ebay (Cost Rs. 1250/-) so I can carry multiple lenses and necessary stuffs. The one provided free with the camera isn't big enough and material quality is inferior.
Thats it. I have taken plenty of products snapshots and uploaded the same to my Google photos. To view them, please click here.
Thanks...
Best Regards
CRACING
Journeyman
Yep, the first one has very noticeable noise and I didn't tried to reduce it in post-processing.
Indeed, AF-P 70-300mm lens takes sharper photos even at lower shutter speed and wide open. With the 55-200mm, I had to keep shutter speed equal to or greater then focal length and f/8 to get similar sharp photos.
Other things I like are:
1. AF motor is very fast and silent. Of course, AF module in the body is also better (4800DX whereas 1000DX in D3200) that gives accurate results, even in low light.
2. The lens longer then 55-200 vr 2 because its not collapsible. I find it more comfortable to hold the barrel and zoom. The locking mechanism in 55-200 vr 2 was annoying to me.
3. Focus ring is wide enough and smooth to operate. 55-200 vr 2 had focusing ring on front element and it used to move forward and backward while zooming. Pretty annoying.
4. The lens is neither heavy nor light, balanced perfectly with the D5300 body.
Things I wish it had:
1. Metal mount instead of plastic. My 35mm lens has metal mount and its a small lens.
2. Mechanical A/M and VR switches. Not a big deal though.
3. Standard 55mm starting focal length instead 70mm. Probably I don't miss 55-70mm focal length.
4. Hood with the lens. I have to buy again from China.
izzikio_rage
Technomancer
Awesome purchase and review. Waiting for tons of pics from the new cam and lenses
raja manuel
In the zone
Sony launches the A7R III for a kidney-sacrificing Rs. 2,65,000. Sony is taking some really big swings at the full frame mirrorless market. Canon and Nikon should respond next year, which could make this a very interesting fight.
sujoyp
Grand Master
Siddhartht
Void
I'm really happy with Sony and their current progress, specially how they improved the overall usability features with A7r iii.
izzikio_rage
Technomancer
The new sony mirrorless cameras have literally forced people to consider mirrorless cameras as pro material. Plus the idea of putting usable features (sensor stabilization for legacy lenses, high sensitivity) over incremental tech improvements has paid off well.
Its amazing how you now see a lot more of these small cams along with the normal canikon full frames. Looking for more awesomeness to come
Its amazing how you now see a lot more of these small cams along with the normal canikon full frames. Looking for more awesomeness to come
raja manuel
In the zone
Departing from the cameras we usually talk about: Canon has launched a new camera, the ME20F-SHN that has a full frame 2.26 MP sensor delivering 4 million+ ISO light sensitivity for networked surveillance applications. It even has an EF mount so you can put an L lens on this thing if you want to. I don't know if I would be creeped out or flattered if someone went to all that trouble to spy on me 
CRACING
Journeyman
Hello Friends
I have finally got 50mm prime lens.
Found a refurbished Nikon AF 50mm F1.8D on ebay india for 4.8k and bought the same after some conversions with the seller. He said the lens is in good condition and comes with latest invoice; just that its box is damaged badly hence selling it for low price.
Today I got the lens and lucky, the original box is just seal-broken but not damaged anywhere. User manual, warranty card, invoice are included in the box. DOM is June 2017. The lens is good as new and working fine with my Nikon D5300. Obviously it doesn't auto focus but manual focus is easier with the help of green focus dot and MF scale. Aperture ring cannot be used in entry-level Nikon DSLR body, it gives FEE error otherwise. So it should be set to smallest (i.e F22) and then we have to change the aperture in the body using command dial.
Here you can find snapshots of my gear which includes 50mm lens (Please scroll down). I will take some photos soon and post in photography thread.
Thanks...
Best Regards
I have finally got 50mm prime lens.
Found a refurbished Nikon AF 50mm F1.8D on ebay india for 4.8k and bought the same after some conversions with the seller. He said the lens is in good condition and comes with latest invoice; just that its box is damaged badly hence selling it for low price.
Today I got the lens and lucky, the original box is just seal-broken but not damaged anywhere. User manual, warranty card, invoice are included in the box. DOM is June 2017. The lens is good as new and working fine with my Nikon D5300. Obviously it doesn't auto focus but manual focus is easier with the help of green focus dot and MF scale. Aperture ring cannot be used in entry-level Nikon DSLR body, it gives FEE error otherwise. So it should be set to smallest (i.e F22) and then we have to change the aperture in the body using command dial.
Here you can find snapshots of my gear which includes 50mm lens (Please scroll down). I will take some photos soon and post in photography thread.
Thanks...
Best Regards
Last edited:
sujoyp
Grand Master
Thats great CRACING. Even I started with 50mm 1.8 AF with my D3100. I used it for reversing for macro photography. Nikon is still making those 50mm 1.8D ...I though nikon is making all AFS lenses now days.
playing with 50mm for 'Photography ' is fun but your subject will get frustated if its waiting with a pose for you to shoot
playing with 50mm for 'Photography ' is fun but your subject will get frustated if its waiting with a pose for you to shoot
izzikio_rage
Technomancer
A very happy new year everyone *uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180103/c34e8fdfda977ffd196abe0658684342.jpg
OP
nac
Aspiring Novelist
Interesting stat.
Only 11 fixed lens cameras were announced last year. There were more DSLR/MILC last year than compacts. My guess is they shipped more ILC than fixed lens cameras last year. This would be the first time.
No point and shoot camera in that 11.
Large sensor - 4
Bridge - 1
Rugged - 4
Travel zoom - 2
Even Canon, Nikon didn't announce one. Probably this is the final nail in the coffin.
Only 11 fixed lens cameras were announced last year. There were more DSLR/MILC last year than compacts.
My guess is they shipped more ILC than fixed lens cameras last year. This would be the first time.No point and shoot camera in that 11.
Large sensor - 4
Bridge - 1
Rugged - 4
Travel zoom - 2
Even Canon, Nikon didn't announce one. Probably this is the final nail in the coffin.
sujoyp
Grand Master
This was bound to happen...i took my s90 to marrige and found it inferior to my g6 in many ways..compacts will gradually go..Interesting stat.
Only 11 fixed lens cameras were announced last year. There were more DSLR/MILC last year than compacts.
No point and shoot camera in that 11.
Large sensor - 4
Bridge - 1
Rugged - 4
Travel zoom - 2
Even Canon, Nikon didn't announce one. Probably this is the final nail in the coffin.
Sent from my LG-G6 using Tapatalk
Siddhartht
Void
More likely the focus will shift to "high-end" compacts like Sony RX series and so on. Even Panasonic has some excellent "compacts"...which cost upward of 600USD.