texchappy
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Bingo Dwig. You nailed the questions I’m trying to answer for myself. I’m leaning towards the ‘compact’ because I’m injured right now (neck and back) and lifting isn’t my strong suit. My left arm is very weak (and has lost feeling). The X100 is sort of the default for that choice but I’m wondering if the versatility of the X Pro 1 is worth the extra (money and size).
Yes Corto, I am very impatient. Sheesh, can’t a guy just excitedly and haphazardly spend his money
Yes Corto, I am very impatient. Sheesh, can’t a guy just excitedly and haphazardly spend his money
gb hill
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Bingo Dwig. You nailed the questions I’m trying to answer for myself. I’m leaning towards the ‘compact’ because I’m injured right now (neck and back) and lifting isn’t my strong suit. My left arm is very weak (and has lost feeling). The X100 is sort of the default for that choice but I’m wondering if the versatility of the X Pro 1 is worth the extra (money and size).
Yes Corto, I am very impatient. Sheesh, can’t a guy just excitedly and haphazardly spend his money
Sorry about the injury. forget the leica idea...too darn heavy! If I was going to go with a digital I would get a X100 but that's just me. i know it wouldn't be a DSLR.
texchappy
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He's going through that phase we ALL go through here Joe!
And what phase is that?
BTW this is typical of what I got the last morning I shot my OM-D
And this is hand holding an F2 photomic with XP2 in a kitchen by only available light:
DNG
Film Friendly
Did you have your OMD on continuous focus?
Unless you're using face detection or focus tracking, continuous focus is not the best to use alone.
But if you're not happy, that's fine there should be a camera out there that will suit your needs.
You complained about auto-focus accuracy, but this Fuji X1 pro is less accurate then the Olympus. It will definitely hunt more even in good light. But if you are willing to compromise the auto-focus for the final image quality you'll get, then that might be a camera for you. But I would not recommend the X1 Pro for shooting children while they play. The Nikon D600 which is a full frame, should come out before the end of summer. and be at the same price point as the Fuji X1 Pro body, well around $1500. USD according to rumors anyway.
Unless you're using face detection or focus tracking, continuous focus is not the best to use alone.
But if you're not happy, that's fine there should be a camera out there that will suit your needs.
You complained about auto-focus accuracy, but this Fuji X1 pro is less accurate then the Olympus. It will definitely hunt more even in good light. But if you are willing to compromise the auto-focus for the final image quality you'll get, then that might be a camera for you. But I would not recommend the X1 Pro for shooting children while they play. The Nikon D600 which is a full frame, should come out before the end of summer. and be at the same price point as the Fuji X1 Pro body, well around $1500. USD according to rumors anyway.
willie_901
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Decide for yourself. It's not as if the fate of western civilization hinges on what you o.
texchappy
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You sure about that, I’m sure there’s a verse in Daniel that mentions Fuji and Revelations 22 mentions Nikon at least twice :angel:
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texchappy
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Sorry, forgot to answer your question about the mode. Can’t remember for sure on that shot. I tried with and without face detection (mostly with) and af-s, af-c with and without tracking.
Johnmcd
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There is absolutely no way that your OMD was working properly. I could have pointed in the general direction with my eyes closed and it would have taken a better picture. And that's not just me, the internet community as a whole is accepting of the OMD as having a fast and accurate focus, even in poor light. Everyone can't be wrong.
If you can accept that the OMD is faulty, why not just get a non faulty replacement?
texchappy
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I probably would have if the store hadn’t been total jerks when I took it back. Now, it would be an uphill journey to convince my wife that I should get another one.
matthewm
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I'm a Canon guy personally. Although I have a strong affection for my Ricoh GRD3. I slapped the new 40/2.8 Pancake on my old 5Dc and am making that my walk-around kit when I want a large sensor with minimal weight and bulk (relatively speaking).
Since you seem to have experience with the Nikon lineup, I'd suggest sticking with that. Get the D7000 or maybe a lightly used FF Nikon DSLR (D700 maybe?). Then get yourself a couple of lenses. If you go the FF route, I'd suggest maybe a 28/50/85 or 35/85 (my choice for weddings is the 35/85). If you go with the D7000, maybe get yourself a 24/50 (36/75 equivalent) and build up from there. You could always throw the 18-55 kit lens in your bag, too.
I tend to stick with what's comfortable to me. I know that I like Canon's stuff. I have years of experience with them and I am familiar with the way they handle so I stick with them. Maybe go with the Nikon and then explore some more compact options in the near future (Sony, Fuji, Ricoh, etc.).
I think you'll find that you're more comfortable with and get more use out of the Nikons than any of the others that you're less familiar with.
Just my humble two cents.
Since you seem to have experience with the Nikon lineup, I'd suggest sticking with that. Get the D7000 or maybe a lightly used FF Nikon DSLR (D700 maybe?). Then get yourself a couple of lenses. If you go the FF route, I'd suggest maybe a 28/50/85 or 35/85 (my choice for weddings is the 35/85). If you go with the D7000, maybe get yourself a 24/50 (36/75 equivalent) and build up from there. You could always throw the 18-55 kit lens in your bag, too.
I tend to stick with what's comfortable to me. I know that I like Canon's stuff. I have years of experience with them and I am familiar with the way they handle so I stick with them. Maybe go with the Nikon and then explore some more compact options in the near future (Sony, Fuji, Ricoh, etc.).
I think you'll find that you're more comfortable with and get more use out of the Nikons than any of the others that you're less familiar with.
Just my humble two cents.
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tedwhite
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Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5. Has a Leica Summicron lens and fits into a shirt pocket. 24-90 35mm equivalent, so you're not locked in to an X100 fixed focal length.
Just released. About $350.
Ted
Just released. About $350.
Ted
gilpen123
Gil
I think check the settings thoroughly and read the manual with the OMD beside you may help.
texchappy
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@gilpen123. Om-D’s already gone. I did read the manual (the full one on the cd) and found nothing that would help me figure out how autofocus was that bad across modes (except for manual). Even in iAuto the results were not good. I really do think it was a bad example of body or lens.
DNG
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I may have read a few bad reviews on the AF... Sorry, I don't own one, so I can only go with what I have read. It is very possible that the reviewer was expecting too much.
PaulW128
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Hey Tex;
Hope you find a camera you can bond with. Play with as many as you can before pulling the trigger. Your soul mate is out there somewhere!!
I, on the other hand went in a direction exactly opposite of yours; I took my D7000, and 4 lenses and SB-600 flash to my local camera store ( a very nice camera store that i'm embarrassed to say I haven't frequented more often) and traded in said equipment for a shiny new silver OMD and 20mm 1.7 Panny!! They will call when the camera and lens arrive. I walked out of the store empty handed. They gave me a VERY reasonable amount of money for the gear. I estimated I could get about $1500-1600 is I sold the gear here. I went on KEH's website and listed the camera and lenses to get an on line quote. I was very surprised at the price they quoted. The camera store did $20.00 better than KEH!!
Best of luck to you, hope you find a camera that you and your wife will be happy with!
Paul
Hope you find a camera you can bond with. Play with as many as you can before pulling the trigger. Your soul mate is out there somewhere!!
I, on the other hand went in a direction exactly opposite of yours; I took my D7000, and 4 lenses and SB-600 flash to my local camera store ( a very nice camera store that i'm embarrassed to say I haven't frequented more often) and traded in said equipment for a shiny new silver OMD and 20mm 1.7 Panny!! They will call when the camera and lens arrive. I walked out of the store empty handed. They gave me a VERY reasonable amount of money for the gear. I estimated I could get about $1500-1600 is I sold the gear here. I went on KEH's website and listed the camera and lenses to get an on line quote. I was very surprised at the price they quoted. The camera store did $20.00 better than KEH!!
Best of luck to you, hope you find a camera that you and your wife will be happy with!
Paul
raid
Dad Photographer
I first tried a Lumix DMC with a Leica zoom, followed by an Olympus EP-2. I could see that with some care, Yi was able to get some nice looking images. Then, I took the nect step today and Yi got an Ym8. I am more comfortable with digital photography with RF lenses. There are many options today, and I would try out one system at a time. Users of some systems insist that the system is the "best", but I question such claims. Get what feels good in your hands.
texchappy
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I’m going to sleep on it. Still kinda torn. At least B and H has a return policy if I get the X100 and I don’t like it.
texchappy
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Slept on it and narrowed down to the D7000 with a couple of primes versus the X1000. As I mentioned I want something like both eventually for different photographic tasks - lightweight carry versus wildlife and probably portrait. Now I just have decide which I’ll use more while saving up for the other.
fotomeow
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sounds like you have narrowed it down. Not sure if you have ruled it our, but the Sony Nex7 is quite a camera. I am thrilled with mine. It will do all you want it to do.