MisterNugNug
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Well I did....ha. Getting it in April, I guess I'll post my impressions then.
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NeoGAF Camera Equipment Thread | MK II
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Well I did....ha. Getting it in April, I guess I'll post my impressions then.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I hope you got in on the early bird prices
I'm not sure if the regular price is worth it to me.
MisterNugNug
Member
I hope you got in on the early bird prices
I'm not sure if the regular price is worth it to me.
Yeah!
jongkookie
Member
Any wedding photographers in here?
If so, would y'all get pissed if one of the groomsmen(who's also a photog) took some pictures in the groomsmen waiting room?
If so, would y'all get pissed if one of the groomsmen(who's also a photog) took some pictures in the groomsmen waiting room?
Yes I'm talking about myself lol.
JadedWriter
Member
You ever shoot a wedding before?
jongkookie
Member
Nope, hence why I'm asking lol.
I've already sent the pics to the groom and bride... I mean shit the couple are my best friends so it's not like I'm gonna hold up those pics just coz I don't wanna hurt the feelings of some guy lol.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
If the wedding photographer gets pissed off at guests taking pictures (and especially at a fucking groomsmen, of all people), he or she is an insecure, unprofessional sack of crap.
edit: There are of course, exceptions, like with anything in life. For example, if the photographer specifically requests guests not to take pictures during a specific moment since it might interfere with him getting the shot. Of course, he or she should be good enough not to have to make that request often.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I've never personally shot a wedding, but I have a lot of friends that do - some as their main/only source of income and are doing well for themselves.
I know it's annoying, but no, you can't really get mad at that if you didn't make a request beforehand - and even then, with a groomsman? Would be pushing it.
For my actual wedding, we wrote a nice note on the agenda (? whatever that thing is called) and specifically requested all guests refrain from using their own camera or phone to take pictures during the ceremony so that our professional photographers can take photos uninterrupted... but that we hope everyone can snap and share tonight at the reception.
Surprisingly, everyone other than my grandma and her aunt in a 150+ person ceremony actually listened!
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Can anyone share their storage/backup/workflow with me?
Currently, I use Lightroom for 99% of my edits and all my image storage.
My typical workflow:
1. Shoot images on a ~32GB card, and transfer them to my computer after any "event" or particular "location."
2. Import entire SD card's contents to a folder in Lightroom. For example: 2016 Folder -> 10152016 - Brown Family Halloween Party
3. Go through entire import, and flag the "good ones."
4. Put all flagged images in a sub folder titled "Selected"
5. Do my edits on those flagged images in that folder
6. Those edited photos I like are then put in a final sub folder titled "Share Ready"
Done.
Thing is, I do all my edits either on the road or around the house on my rMBP. To keep storage space on my drive free, I have a Samsung T2 external SSD that's 500GB. And that's been great - but it's now filling up VERY fast as I do more gigs and am filling ~100GB a shoot. It's just not maintainable.
I copy the whole drive to a 6TB desktop hard drive about once a week.
I need a MUCH better system, but I'd like to somehow maintain a library on the road.
And I need to add sometype of online storage.
Just need general advice, cause this isn't working.
Currently, I use Lightroom for 99% of my edits and all my image storage.
My typical workflow:
1. Shoot images on a ~32GB card, and transfer them to my computer after any "event" or particular "location."
2. Import entire SD card's contents to a folder in Lightroom. For example: 2016 Folder -> 10152016 - Brown Family Halloween Party
3. Go through entire import, and flag the "good ones."
4. Put all flagged images in a sub folder titled "Selected"
5. Do my edits on those flagged images in that folder
6. Those edited photos I like are then put in a final sub folder titled "Share Ready"
Done.
Thing is, I do all my edits either on the road or around the house on my rMBP. To keep storage space on my drive free, I have a Samsung T2 external SSD that's 500GB. And that's been great - but it's now filling up VERY fast as I do more gigs and am filling ~100GB a shoot. It's just not maintainable.
I copy the whole drive to a 6TB desktop hard drive about once a week.
I need a MUCH better system, but I'd like to somehow maintain a library on the road.
And I need to add sometype of online storage.
Just need general advice, cause this isn't working.
QualityPixel
Banned
I shoot RAW. Remove memory card and copy files to computer.
I use a number/date system to organize files by download date. Currently at "83 Oct 2016." (sometimes after the year I'll put specific information like vacation place like Moab).
Use Adobe DNG converts to convert RAW/NEF files to DNG for archiveability, and delete the RAW/NEF files.
I use Adobe Bridge to view/rate files and open them in Photoshop Camera RAW to make non-destructive adjustment and delete bad files in an environment where I can look at files up close (very similar to Lightroom).
I'm horrible at organizing my film scans, lol.
For archive/backup I use Backblaze which is $5/month for unlimited storage and saves **every file on your computer**. It has saved my ass once when a hard drive failed (but it wasn't the hard drive I save my photos on).
I use a number/date system to organize files by download date. Currently at "83 Oct 2016." (sometimes after the year I'll put specific information like vacation place like Moab).
Use Adobe DNG converts to convert RAW/NEF files to DNG for archiveability, and delete the RAW/NEF files.
I use Adobe Bridge to view/rate files and open them in Photoshop Camera RAW to make non-destructive adjustment and delete bad files in an environment where I can look at files up close (very similar to Lightroom).
I'm horrible at organizing my film scans, lol.
For archive/backup I use Backblaze which is $5/month for unlimited storage and saves **every file on your computer**. It has saved my ass once when a hard drive failed (but it wasn't the hard drive I save my photos on).
Oh God, I doubt you're worse than me. I've just scanned a few rolls, but I already have a mess of different scans of the same pictures using different software and settings and with different amount of dust.
Do you use anything for dust though? I've thought about getting a can of compressed air. I have some lens wipes and microfiber cloth, but it's never perfectly clean and scrubbing with the lens wipes will cause paper deposits.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
You don't need to put those into new folders, unless you have a specific reason for doing so. You can just filter your picks to show you flagged photos only. Then, you can 5-star the ones you like, then use the filter of "flags + 5 stars".
Um it's in Chinese but it's pretty straightforward, Baidu Pan offers 2 TB free cloud storage. 1 TB just for using web version bonus TB for linking the mobile app. I can read Chinese so it's no problem for me but I've shared it with a few other people that can't, and once they get the hang of it they can use it no sweat. Most things have icons anyway. Hardest part I guess would be setting it up initially.
I also use Amazon cloud storage they offered unlimited picture storage for 1 dollar last year, now they renewed it for free due to some error I don't know... maybe next year they said 59.99 I believe I'll probably move everything to a physical harddrive if that's the case. But yea cloud storage for when you are on the road, which I always am...
m_shortpants
Member
I'm not a professional, extremely amateur but what I'm doing is importing all of my photos to my rMBP, then I move everything to a 2TB external drive, and at the same time upload everything to my Amazon cloud account which has unlimited storage for redundancy and in case I need to access something and I don't have the hard drive.
QualityPixel
Banned
I use a microfiber cloth to clean the film before scanning, then I use Digital ICE when scanning. If I like how the scan turns out then I'll use the spot healing brush set to "content-aware" in photoshop to remove left over dust and fix ICE artifacts..
My job the past several years involves touching up product photos and I've got quite good at dealing with dust.
oh god I have edited so many photos... soooo many photos... and I'm about to edit more.
I chose a scanner without ICE :/
Microfiber seems to work pretty well. I just always feel like I'm going to scratch the film. Biggest issue for me are old strips that are really dirty or stains from drying improperly.
I don't own Photoshop, but I've never put two and two together and realized how well content aware works for that.
I don't envy you. I've scanned just one roll of family photos and never imagined how long it'd take to get a decent one.
Hi guys, I'm looking for a decent lightish handheld stabilizer for my GH3. I'm trying to stay in the $100 range and have seen some that are cheaper. What would be your recommendations?
I've been looking at the Flycam and Neewer models on amazon. Does anyone know if these brands are any good, or has used them in the past?
I've been looking at the Flycam and Neewer models on amazon. Does anyone know if these brands are any good, or has used them in the past?
JadedWriter
Member
What's the consensus on the Olympus EM1's? I'm starting to look into their lens line up and the reviews seem pretty good.
I've used the Neewer one, it's not good. IMO spend a bit more for a lower level glidecam or if you can save up for a 3 axis handheld gimbal. I have the Zhiyun Crane and it's really impressive for the cheap price
I love the EM1. One of my favourite photographers uses it exclusively. The new EM1 mark 2 that just got announced is quite highly praised and many people are looking forward to it.
But if you're thinking of purchasing the Em1, go for it. On par with the EM5ii
JadedWriter
Member
Yeah I'm trying to figure out what I could use for my street photography when I don't want to use my dslr's cause of weight. Fuji has good glass but I don't like the prices and Olympus seems to have a better fleshed out lens line up. It's pretty much the only company outside of Canon and Nikon with a lot of options.
I'm in the same boat actually. I'm doing a month long trip and want to bring a compact camera, I was looking at the Fuji X-T1 but it'll be another thing to buy along with lenses. And since I'm already invested in M4/3 with my GH4, I ended up going for the EM10ii. It was really a toss up between that or the EM1 (which I really wanted) but I also will be doing video and want the 1080 60fps so EM10ii it was. You're probably thinking why don't I just use the GH4 for stills too? I'm not a fan of panasonic for photo's for some reason, plus the Oly has IBIS and it's reasonably cheap.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Oh, I forgot to mention, are you using Smart Previews? I think Adobe made those to accommodate usage scenarios like yours.
JadedWriter
Member
I'd have to invest in some olympus glass but their pro line up looks like good stuff, the ibis sounds cool too. For some odd reason panasonic isn't too popular for stills.
Art Teitlebaum
Member
It's by far my favourite device in the M43 world. The Oly Pro line of lenses is the perfect addition to the well built and great to use body. I really really love the 12-40 for the sharpness and the tough and weather resistant design.
But for street photography that combination is still a tad too heavy and eye-catching for my taste and I got me a tiny Lumix GM5 plus Panaleica Summilux 15mm/1.7 for much more discrete shooting. Looks like a P&S but is a real sharp combination.
Flickr group for the Summilux 15/1.7: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2661824@N21/pool/
JadedWriter
Member
I like cameras with grips, the non gripped stuff just doesn't feel right to me. If it didn't bother me so much I'd be looking at the EM-5mkii or something. I walk around with either a D600 or D7100, anything smaller than that is perfect for me though I'm also really interested in the 40-150 2.8 they have. I saw a review of it and the reviewer was astonished by it...Darren Miles actually. With how I know I shoot the 70-200 has to be on point and this one sounds really good.
Art Teitlebaum
Member
Yep a grip is essential. I got a small additional grip for the GM5 because of the handling, but of course that is still miles away from the comfortable ergonomy of an EM1.
JadedWriter
Member
Yeah with me and my ability to shoot more than 200 shots at times I need comfort. The mkii sounds legit. I hope it's not priced stupidly. Is it just me or is the DigitalRev review for the EM-1 just a really bad review?
The first EM1, released in 2013? An ageing model but still one of the best mirrorless cameras ever made. A bit like a mini semi-pro DSLR, with great ergonomics, controls and customization galore. One of the key things that kept the camera relevant for years was major firmware updates that added features and provided performance upgrades to keep it competitive. Another ace up its sleeves is the best mirrorless lens lineup.
The second Em1 mark II due for release in 2 months? Looks like a monster, going toe to toe with some of the best pro DSLRs out there. I was initially disappointed by the EVF (same res, same magnification) but some say the latency and frame rate improvements make a lot of difference. IQ is unknown, some talk of good high ISO but we hear little about base ISO; Some say m43 is overdue for an IQ upgrade which the Pen F and GX8 didn't quite provide.
I skipped the first EM1 to go for the slightly smaller EM5 mark II released 18 months later, sacrificing PDAF for better IBIS, video recording, swivel screen and hi-res mode. I'm very much interested by the EM1 mark II, even though it looks it will obliterate my EM5 into obsolence, same way the EM5 destroyed my ancient EP3.
They wasted too much time on the way the camera looks. The rest of the review was ok. I thought the other review where they pitted the GX7 against EM1 was worse. :/
JadedWriter
Member
So why do some people act like Olympus doesn't exist or is inferior to other mirrorless cameras? They actually sound jam packed with a lot of good tech. Depending on price I might look at the EM1mkii or the first one. I don't intend for it to be my events camera or anything, but you never know really.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I can't really speak for others, but for me, m4/3 and aps-c sensors are not very relevant for me, and Nikon and Canon's stuff is already good, so it doesn't make sense for me to get anything else.
I don't find it necessary to invest in another ecosystem just for a slightly lighter camera with worse image quality.
Sensor size snobs.
Pentax Q and especially Nikon 1 could have been great mirrorless systems if better supported. As is, m43 is the smallest you can go sensor-wise without having a crappy, undersupported system.
With that said, larger sensor size does not guarantee support. Sony only bothers to release new bodies for APSC E Mount but no new lenses. The less said about Canon M Mount the better. Fuji is the only serious APSC mirrorless camera manufacturer, IMHO.
JadedWriter
Member
I will admit that I'm nowhere near as interested in apsc stuff as I used to be. Don't want to support dx lenses at all either since I upgraded and can't stick half my damn lenses on my other camera.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yeah, I mean, nothing against Olympus, but my needs and budget don't line up with what Olympus is offering. I feel like a lot of other people are in the same boat too.
JadedWriter
Member
I'm on the EM1 Flickr page and the out of focus grain effect is very weird looking. I'm fine for the most part with FX grain, but I didn't like apsc grain that much either. Too bad they can't squeeze a D600 sensor into an M43 body. I have been loving my D600 for street stuff, but it's a bit heavy...that and no wide angle lens really lol. Granted I want the Nikon 24-70 for that reason as expensive as it is.
TerryLee81
Member
And I just preordered a E-M1 II without knowing its price
For my needs, the Olympus system is perfect, although very expensive. I love the PRO lenses, their quality is outstanding. And if I want to go out light and can take one if the cheaper small primes, which are also very sharp.
But as I sad, it's an expensive system, especially the PRO lenses.
For my needs, the Olympus system is perfect, although very expensive. I love the PRO lenses, their quality is outstanding. And if I want to go out light and can take one if the cheaper small primes, which are also very sharp.
But as I sad, it's an expensive system, especially the PRO lenses.
Some of the sample shots showed ISO 64, but most were ISO 200.
I would love to see a lower base ISO on MFT. I find sample shots pretty noisy at 200. It's the main thing keeping me from considering MFT because I just love that low noise and subtle detail you get on a bigger sensor.
I would like to see that too, but that seems to be something dependent on the sensor manufacturer itself.
I'll take the faster shutter/electronic shutter in the meantime as it helps in broad daylight with fast primes.
They have some control of it though so it'd be nice to see. Maybe instead of the same sensor in every camera we see a fast sensor in the EM1 and a lower ISO, higher MP in a, say, EM5.
They certainly have the lenses for a ~30MP sensor.
JadedWriter
Member
Yeah the amount of noise at something like ISO 200 is a bit off putting to me as well at least from what I've seen on Flickr. I would hope the mkii is better in this department but I have no idea. Might just be an MFT thing. Are there any adapters that retain the autofocus functions for a lens? Would be for Nikon lenses of course, camera would be an A7R2 potentially.
Local and cloud and possibly a third one. Just having a local backup won't help you should there be a fire/flood/theft/etc.
I have an internal 4tb HDD for all my files, then a external USB 3.0 HDD that I back up manually. You could set up an internal RAID 1 configuration if using two drives.
Not a bad idea unless we're talking terabytes of data he wants to backup.
Why? I have a couple TB backed up on Crashplan.
If you're a working pro the advantages should weigh up the costs. Most backup serviced advertise unlimited storage for 5 bucks a month as long as it's just one computer. For big backups they generally have the option to ship you a HDD with all of your stuff on it so you don't have to wait for 4TB to download.
I'm not speaking as a pro, but from a backup perspective when your files are so important for your livelihood.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
The easiest thing you could do is to grab an external drive. I was in Best Buy a couple days ago, and they have the 8TB Seagate USB 3.0 external on sale for $230, which is a pretty good deal. The new Western Digital one was $250. If it were me, I'd probably opt for the WD since I don't trust Seagate anymore, and the new model of WD 8TB MyBook finally uses helium technology, if I remember correctly.
I've used the WD backup software before, and it's super easy. Just install, select which drives/folders you want to back up, point it to the external drive, then run it. Super simple.
If you want redundancy, I guess you could get a bunch of drives, but then the single point of failure basically becomes your house. What if it burns down, or gets robbed? For maximum security, you want an offsite backup too.
External HD and Blu-Ray burner.
For home I have copies of everything on a local drive plus I sync it all up to dropbox, too.
When I travel I carry a laptop and a portable 2TB drive. At the end of the day I export copies of the day's photos to both the laptop and the portable drive plus I don't format the memory cards. That way I have all of my photos in 3 places. I only clear space on the memory cards if I absolutely need to.
local + NAS + online is what I do
1. What is your budget budget?
$750 max US (1000 CDN). i know used is where the value is but i will most likely be buying brand new as that is my preference with electronics and devices.
2. Main purpose of the camera?
General purpose, but what interests me most are landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and candid street photography, occasionally help friends model clothing for instagram, nothing professional at all, and using outdoor natural light.
3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
M43 or APS-C. My choice will either boil down to the Olympus EM10, Fuji XT10, or the Sony a6000
4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
I will be in for the long haul hobby wise
5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
Currently own an RX100 M2
Regardless of which of the three options you guys prefer in general, I have a more in depth question about the glass, I will most likely be purchasing body only and going with a good glass to start, question is, is there a very good zoom or prime sense that is truly general purpose for an amateur? I know it would be ideal to get a 16mm and maybe a 50mm equivalent but in terms of budget if I could get one zoom or prime that could be good enough for architecture, cityscapes and full body shots for an amateur hobbyist that would be ideal to start.
hope you can provide some direction!
$750 max US (1000 CDN). i know used is where the value is but i will most likely be buying brand new as that is my preference with electronics and devices.
2. Main purpose of the camera?
General purpose, but what interests me most are landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and candid street photography, occasionally help friends model clothing for instagram, nothing professional at all, and using outdoor natural light.
3. What form factor is most appealing to you?
M43 or APS-C. My choice will either boil down to the Olympus EM10, Fuji XT10, or the Sony a6000
4. Will you be investing in the camera? (buying more stuff for it later)
I will be in for the long haul hobby wise
5. Any cameras you've used before or liked?
Currently own an RX100 M2
Regardless of which of the three options you guys prefer in general, I have a more in depth question about the glass, I will most likely be purchasing body only and going with a good glass to start, question is, is there a very good zoom or prime sense that is truly general purpose for an amateur? I know it would be ideal to get a 16mm and maybe a 50mm equivalent but in terms of budget if I could get one zoom or prime that could be good enough for architecture, cityscapes and full body shots for an amateur hobbyist that would be ideal to start.
hope you can provide some direction!