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Post by daves on Dec 20, 2022 12:01:12 GMT
Somewhat off topic, but I think the next big "upgrade" will be to my imaging workstation. Currently I'm running an 11 year old gen 2 i7 with 16GB ram, which might be OK for some things but I may also buy a PixInsight license which will need a more powerful and up to date machine. I can save a few bob by foregoing Win-Dross for Kubunto Linux which is what PI was developed on.
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Post by andymcd on Dec 23, 2022 13:01:01 GMT
I'm happy with my Fuji X-T2 and X-T3 but if the time came I would look at an X-T5 now (X-T4 was a definite no for me). There is some chatter around that the older Fuji lens aren't good enough for the new sensor but I am treating that with a pinch of salt (sounds too like the way that Hi-Fi manufacturers got people to upgrade constantly back in the day).
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Post by peterob on Dec 23, 2022 13:50:40 GMT
I'm happy with my Fuji X-T2 and X-T3 but if the time came I would look at an X-T5 now (X-T4 was a definite no for me). There is some chatter around that the older Fuji lens aren't good enough for the new sensor but I am treating that with a pinch of salt (sounds too like the way that Hi-Fi manufacturers got people to upgrade constantly back in the day). If by “some chatter” you mean Fuji X-forum it can be difficult to get a sense of perspective, there are many judgements made from a pixel peeping viewpoint. In the last few days the 16-80 on the X-T5 has been condemned as having a below par performance and a lot of drivel written. I haven’t got an X-T5 but I’m delighted with the lens which I bought s/h. |
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Post by andymcd on Dec 24, 2022 10:39:38 GMT
I'm happy with my Fuji X-T2 and X-T3 but if the time came I would look at an X-T5 now (X-T4 was a definite no for me). There is some chatter around that the older Fuji lens aren't good enough for the new sensor but I am treating that with a pinch of salt (sounds too like the way that Hi-Fi manufacturers got people to upgrade constantly back in the day). If by “some chatter” you mean Fuji X-forum it can be difficult to get a sense of perspective, there are many judgements made from a pixel peeping viewpoint. In the last few days the 16-80 on the X-T5 has been condemned as having a below par performance and a lot of drivel written. I haven’t got an X-T5 but I’m delighted with the lens which I bought s/h. I was mainly referring to DPReview but I expect it is widespread across the forums. I agree that it is pixel peeping and folks should look at real life results (ideally printed). I have the 16/1.4 which is also sub-par apparently and I need the 18/1.4 instead but that will never happen (I swapped my 16/1.4 for the 10-24 and immediately regretted it and ended up selling the 10-24 and getting another 16/1.4). |
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Post by pixelpuffin on Dec 27, 2022 19:05:00 GMT
Ooops! If you've ever encountered the Argus C3, I had one in my coat pocket when my bike chain jumped the sprocket annnd dumped me firmly onto the bars, One corner of the camera winded me, and actually drew blood. The Argus wasn't even marked. The cockcroaches'll be using them to take photos of the post-apocalyptic wastes. Pretty much echoes my feelings too The M6ii has completely spoilt me as has the M50 and M5 I love the real time EVF. I find the 5diii still ok, but the newer DSLR’s with articulated screens are so much hard work but not the older 5diii…..strange |
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Post by zou on Dec 28, 2022 19:59:54 GMT
Well, today I found myself on the DPReview studio test scene comparison tool, and I learned that actually an upgrade would only have minor benefits at high ISOs. Detail doesn't improve much but newer models control noise better. Also very surprised how well the Pentax K1ii performed. It's a bulky thing, probably too much so for my liking, but native mount for my best lenses. Daren't check 2nd hand prices!
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Post by andy on Dec 29, 2022 17:24:35 GMT
I'm still trying to wear out my Canon 7D.
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Post by geoffr on Dec 29, 2022 23:11:48 GMT
I have to wonder how we each define an “upgrade”?
When the Nikon D2H came out I “upgraded” from a 6MP (12MP as defined by Fuji) Finepix S2Pro to a 4MP D2H. I considered it an upgrade because the FinePix handled poorly, required two, different, sets of batteries and, even with my adapted grip, was too small.
Going back slightly further, I didn’t even consider buying an F6 because I didn’t see it as an upgrade from the F5. I still have my F5s, I don’t think there is an upgrade option for them.
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Post by peterob on Dec 29, 2022 23:27:21 GMT
I have to wonder how we each define an “upgrade”? When the Nikon D2H came out I “upgraded” from a 6MP (12MP as defined by Fuji) Finepix S2Pro to a 4MP D2H. I considered it an upgrade because the FinePix handled poorly, required two, different, sets of batteries and, even with my adapted grip, was too small. Going back slightly further, I didn’t even consider buying an F6 because I didn’t see it as an upgrade from the F5. I still have my F5s, I don’t think there is an upgrade option for them. I just hate the word. It had some context in travel - I once got upgraded to first on long haul - but otherwise it is meaningless. For cameras/lenses you buy what you need - end of. |
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Post by adriansadlier on Dec 30, 2022 0:14:45 GMT
I am a long time Nikon shooter. I have a Nikon D810 with a vertical grip (getting quite dog eared at this stage, but working perfectly). I have a good few F mount lenses, almost all full frame and most professional grade (I'm slowly selling off all F series DX kit I own). I also have a Nikon F5 film camera and old medium format film camera which I haven't used yet. I also have a whole range of flashes, light modifiers, stands, remote triggers, filters etc. As you can guess, I'm a bit of a propellor head (think old boy with toys)! But the biggest problem I have is with the weight of the kit. As I'm still working (busier than at any stage in my career) I mostly get to take photos when out walking my dog, Buddy. That, and about 3 days a year I treat myself to a day of photography. So the weight and the size of the kit has become an issue. A D810, Vertical grip, and a 70-200 f/2.8 is not light! When I retire, in about 2 years, 8 months and 9 days at 68 (who's counting) I will hopefully spend a lot of my time in photography. I also hope to have some income from photography in my retirement. But until then, I need something lighter. So I looked at the Z series. I lust after a Z9 - I shoot a lot of dog photography and hope to get an income from it - the Z9 would be perfect. But I cannot justify the cost (€6,500 body only) until I have an income from it. So I raided my Z9 fund (money I had earned from photography that I had set aside for a Z9 to buy a "demo" Nikon Zfc and a 28mm f/2.8 lens. I also got a 7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 DX lense and a 7.5mm f/2.8 DX lense from Monica for Christmas, both totally manual. I have an FTZ II adaptor on order. Total cost about €1,300. And it all feels a bit weird, in use and in my hand. Mirrorless is totally new to me. I was so used to the Nikon F series interface and controls, and an OVF. This is totally alien! Focus peaking. A physically small camera and lenses (my hands don't hurt as much when I carry/use it for a few hours). And I am loving it. It's not really an upgrade (from a quality point of view), more of a learning exercise, and something to whet my appetite. Plus, whenever I do finally upgrade my D810 for a Z series (Z9, Z8 or whatever), I should get most of my money back  . |
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Post by JohnY on Jan 2, 2023 15:35:13 GMT
I am a long term Nikon user and presently use a pair of D500. I also still use a D200 which has suffered quite a lot of abuse. After I accidentality destroyed my old D300 I bought a D7100 rather than another D300 and looked after it very carefully because I considered it a stop gap and expected to trade it in. The technology of the D7100 was superior to that of the D200 but the user interface never felt right.
I feel no need to upgrade. I have considered mirror-less and there are advantages of weight, but no mirror-less APS-C camera seems to be an upgrade to the D500. I've just read Thom's review of the Fuji XH2S (https://sansmirror.com/cameras/camera-reviews/fujifilm-camera-reviews/fujifilm-x-h2s-camera-revie.html) . That reinforces my view that I should stay with Nikon D500.
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Post by collieslave on Jan 28, 2023 12:04:32 GMT
I regularly use my Leica iiig, occasionally my iiif, with a range of lenses. I also use a Nikon F3 with a range of lenses. Absolutely no need to "upgrade"!
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Post by steveandthedogs on Jan 28, 2023 12:30:10 GMT
I regularly use my Leica iiig, occasionally my iiif, with a range of lenses. I also use a Nikon F3 with a range of lenses. Absolutely no need to "upgrade"! Well, there's no way I'm upgrading my iiif to a iiig.
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Post by geoffr on Jan 28, 2023 13:38:10 GMT
I have to wonder how we each define an “upgrade”? When the Nikon D2H came out I “upgraded” from a 6MP (12MP as defined by Fuji) Finepix S2Pro to a 4MP D2H. I considered it an upgrade because the FinePix handled poorly, required two, different, sets of batteries and, even with my adapted grip, was too small. Going back slightly further, I didn’t even consider buying an F6 because I didn’t see it as an upgrade from the F5. I still have my F5s, I don’t think there is an upgrade option for them. I just hate the word. It had some context in travel - I once got upgraded to first on long haul - but otherwise it is meaningless. For cameras/lenses you buy what you need - end of. If you have the money you buy what you need, if not you buy what you can afford. In the 1990s I didn’t have the money to buy Nikon lenses but I could afford third party lenses. My first 28-70 was a Sigma, the 70-200 was a Tokina (Nikon didn’t have a 70-200 f2.8 at the time anyway). Only when I bought a Nikon D3 did I realise that my Sigma lenses had problems and I upgraded to Nikon lenses. I haven’t bought a third party lens since. Not that they are optically inferior but the interface is another matter. I still buy what I can afford but I am very selective. Moving to Nikon lenses was an “upgrade” because they offered not only guaranteed compatibility but also improved performance. In answer to the unasked question, no I couldn’t do what I wanted with the Sigma or Tokina lenses. Had I been able to do so I wouldn’t have replaced them. I could replace my 24-70 f2.8 with the latest 24-70 VR but as the current lens does what I need why change? There can be many reasons to change equipment, wear being the most obvious but age may bring a need for VR or lighter weight. I would consider anything that results in consistently more “keepers” an “upgrade” but, if you don’t like the term, what would you call it? |
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Post by skyehammer on Jan 20, 2024 10:53:10 GMT
When I first thought of taking up Photography relatively late in life I first bought myself a Nikon F80 in order to learn and whether investing hundreds in digital equipment was worth it or it was just another thing I'd got interested in - as it happens I fell in love with my new hobby and bought myself a Nikon D7000 in 2011 . Grips were peeling off and eventually fell off but I continued to use it until around September 2023 when the shutter count topped 130k .
I spent months and months thinking whether to go full frame or stick with APS-C - I had a mixture of lenses none of which were that expensive so from that perspective it didn't matter which way I turned - then in March of 2023 I was given a prostate cancer stage 2 diagnosis which didn't really help my decision making - I'd narrowed the list down to around 6 DSLRs but continued to umm and arr until one day I saw a Nikon D7200 with 1k clicks for £400 - couldn't resist . The longing for full frame still exists though I do accept it's irrational and my D7200 will more than meet my needs - my fantasy camera has always been a D4s and now I can afford one I'm too decrepit to carry one - maybe I should invest in a shopping trolley ?
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