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    Micro 4/3 What hood for Oly 45mm f1.8

    Got a problem with your lens hood? WHO YA GONNA CALL???? GHOSTBUSTER!!! THANK YOU! I had absolutely NO CLUE there was a bayonet ring on that lens- OR that it was removable. And what's funny is that if you go to Amazon and look at the reviews for the lens hood(s) for that lens- about 1/3 of...
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    Micro 4/3 Blown AWAY by new 40-150 f2.8 PRO

    Yes... I own the 75 f1.8 and I enjoy it; razor sharp and yes- it more closely parallels the 135L in terms of focal length and speed. That said... for grab-shots 2 minutes out of the box under adverse lighting and all- I thought the 40-150 just killed it. There is a "feeling" (for lack of a...
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    Micro 4/3 Blown AWAY by new 40-150 f2.8 PRO

    Ask and you shall receive. Let me set the stage: I was racing out the door to a grand daughter's birthday party when the UPS truck drove up: Signature required. I signed for the package, threw it in the car and headed for the party. Arriving there I dragged my E-M1 AND the unopened box inside...
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    Micro 4/3 Blown AWAY by new 40-150 f2.8 PRO

    I've owned a lot of expensive glass in my day including probably 7 or 8 "L" lenses from Canon on my old 5D Mk II. (Which of course likely says FAR more about my credit card balance than it does about my skills as a photographer. We all know that owning great lenses no more makes you a great...
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    Micro 4/3 What hood for Oly 45mm f1.8

    First I ordered the JJC LH-40B: I can see no earthly way to get it on. So then I ordered the actual Olympus LH-40B at considerably higher price: Again- no apparent way the hood can possibly fit this lens as far as I can see?!?!?!? Apparently this hood does *NOT* fit the MICRO 4/3 lens. So...
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    Fuji It's official: NO OIS for 16-55 f2.8 WR

    While I would agree that OIS isn't absolutely NECESSARY over the 24-84mm (equivalent) range of the new Fuji lens, I will say that as you stretch out toward 84mm it can be useful in some situations. With an increase in ISO comes compromises in IQ even on the best cameras and in challenging...
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    Fuji It's official: NO OIS for 16-55 f2.8 WR

    CES 2015: New Fujifilm Weather-Sealed, Fast-Aperture Standard Zoom Lens I own the 50-140 f2.8 (and it is SUPERB!) and was eager to buy the matching 16-55 f2.8... but looks like I'm going to pass w/o OIS. :frown: Who knows? Maybe the IQ will be so much better than the 18-55 I'll have to buy...
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    Sony Recommended camera RX1R, A7S or Fuji x100t or XT1

    It's funny. I've been recalling how much I enjoyed the RX1 for a while now and then I posted on this thread the other day and that turned the fire up a notch. So.... tonight I ordered a factory refurb RX1 for $1699 with warranty and a 30-day return privilege via Amazon. :2thumbs: So.... unless...
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    Sony Recommended camera RX1R, A7S or Fuji x100t or XT1

    Arguably the craziest, least practical camera on the planet for $2800--but Lucille is right. Although I've never owned an A7 variant, I own an a6000, an XT-1 and X100T. All three make wonderful photographs, but the RX1 I sold is the ONE camera I miss most every day. Once you've drunk the RX1...
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    Micro 4/3 The official I don't want the LX100 thread

    And *NOW* I have to admit that as I continue reading love/hate user reviews on the LX100's IQ that I'm wondering if I just had a bad copy. Hence- I've re-ordered another one in hopes of better results because I LOVED everything else about the camera: controls, size, feel, etc. We'll see...
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    Micro 4/3 Will the real LX100 please stand up?

    Interesting thread... I bought an LX100 and returned it due to IQ concerns. (I own an X-T1 w a variety of lenses and an X100T. In the past I've owned an RX1R [insanely great IQ but too darned expensive!] and both an RX100 and RX100 iii) BUT... the camera still intrigues me and like others...
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    Fuji Well... the 50-140 f2.8 is on its way...

    Should be delivered Tuesday. Is it a step forward or a step back? :cool: I'm excited about the potential the lens holds as the f2.8 70-200 was a go-to lens for me in many applications back in the Canon 5D Mkii and "L" glass days. I owned 7 or 8 pieces of L glass including both of the f2.8...
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    Sony Somebody please talk me down!!!

    Just dragging up this month-old thread to say I've owned LX100 briefly (returned it due to recurring IQ concerns) RX1, RX100, RX100 III, X100S and X100T. I also own an XT-1 and have owned an XE-1 and XE-2 along with Canon 7D, and 5D Mk 2 in the past 5 or 6 years. (And of course at least 25 other...
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    Micro 4/3 The official I don't want the LX100 thread

    I'm afraid I regretfully have to agree. :frown: I had the LX100 for about 10 days but the IQ just wasn't there. I packaged it up and returned it for a refund today. I shoot an XT-1 with several lenses, and have an X100T that is superb. I also own an RX100 for a pocket camera. For outright image...
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    Micro 4/3 Neat trick the LX100 can do

    WONDERFUL Jock! Thank you. Yes... works perfectly. I must have been up and down that seven page menu a dozen times but just somehow missed the "Simultaneous record w/o filter" option. DOH! Thanks again, Steve
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    Micro 4/3 Neat trick the LX100 can do

    Jock, I can't for the life of me FIND that software switch. How/where did you set it to capture a normal image in addition to a filter image? Thanks, Steve
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    Ricoh First three pics out of new GR - WOW!

    Mark, It really IS impressive! I have a Fuji XE-2 (XT-1 on order) and an X100S and do love them both. I've sold all my 5D MkII and lenses kit. I still own a Sony RX100 which PALES in comparison to the GR of course. I briefly owned a Sony RX1R which exceeded the GR in terms of IQ- but at 5-6...
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    Ricoh First three pics out of new GR - WOW!

    Opened the camera last night after work and went to a favorite restaurant for lunch today. Grabbed the camera as I went out the door and snapped these 3 images to christen the new little beast. I'm impressed! All straight out of camera jpg; no pp.
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    Sony Unboxed a new RX10 today...

    Sue-- oh, the RX10 DID surpass the HS50... but it was incrementally- not significantly. If I were to assign 1 to 10 values for IQ by the seat of my pants, I would give the RX1R a 10, my 5D MkII a 9.2 or 9.5, the Fuji XE-2 a 7 or 7.5, the RX100 a 5, and the HS50EXR a 4. Somewhere below that would...
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    Sony Unboxed a new RX10 today...

    Well, what do they say: "Comparison is the death of contentment"? Sigh. After shooting with the RX10 for a day or two I decided to do some comparison images. As a result, my RX10 has gone back to the seller. I certainly didn't expect the RX10 to hold up to my 5D MkII- no surprises there. And...
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    Sony Unboxed a new RX10 today...

    First a confession: I'm a camera slut. OK. There. I said it. Now, moving on... I've been buying, using, trading and selling cameras since 1967 when I bought a Pentax Spotmatic w/ Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 lens at age 17. I've owned well over 100 cameras from then until now and currently own...
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    Sony Well.... my membership in the RX1R owners group didn't last long. :-/

    Nice to hear various opinions. And you may be right about the A7R having a similar jpeg engine- the reviews don't look too promising on that and I don't have the time or patience to spend hours in PP except to save the occasional "special" image that needs some significant recovery. In that...
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    Sony Well.... my membership in the RX1R owners group didn't last long. :-/

    I returned it after 2 weeks and 600-700 images. The resolution and low-light capabilities are truly BREATHTAKING. Period. The fact that it's so compact and light makes it downright miraculous. And the craftsmanship oozes quality and class. But in the end, the disappointing jpeg engine and...
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    Any hobbies besides of photography?

    I collect guitars; mostly acoustic but a few electric and only WISH I could play them decently. I also fool around with a variety of model-building; primarily model railroad subjects these days. I collect guns and love all things automotive. I've owned more than 100 cars including a variety of...
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    Sony First real outing with new RX1R

    Out on the Oregon coast just playing with the camera. These are straight out of jpeg with minor tweeks; no RAW and no significant PP other than cropping (SIGNIFICANT CROPPING) in 3 or 4 cases and a little color adjustment. (Note- as others have said, the RAW images coming out of this camera are...
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    Sony Impressions after 30 minutes with my new RX1R and EVF

    Just playing with the resolving power of lens/sensor. This was a quick test shot of our dog, since dogs and cats seem to be perennial favorite test subjects around here. LOL! This is the jpeg version cropped to roughly 1/3 of the original image size and changed, of course, to square. I just...
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    Sony Impressions after 30 minutes with my new RX1R and EVF

    Although much of this has been hashed to death, I'm feeling philosophical so here are my first observations just 30 minutes after the big, brown truck left! Feel/Quality- AWESOME! The camera *FEELS* even more solid and impressive than I anticipated; lovely to hold and lovely to look at...
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    Sony OK, the "RX1 Images" thread is making me crazy while I wait for my RX1R on Tuesday! LOL!

    Yep- I ordered the EVF at the same time; just bit the bullet! And THANK YOU for our kindness and generosity. I WILL be in touch with questions, I'm sure! Steve
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    Sony OK, the "RX1 Images" thread is making me crazy while I wait for my RX1R on Tuesday! LOL!

    I've been involved in photography more-or-less for 50 years. And I've looked at 100's (perhaps 1000's) of "image threads" and about 1 image in 10 or 20 is impressive. But that thread... EVERY FREAKING IMAGE is impressive! If owning a scalpel could EVER make you a surgeon, then SURELY...
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    Sony How the RX1 has made me a better photographer...

    Thanks for the advice. Raw WILL be explored! Steve
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    Sony How the RX1 has made me a better photographer...

    Well, I took the plunge: RX1R with the EVF. If it is as good as you say, I'll be selling my X100S, my RX100 and my lowly Canon S100. The XE-2 (and assorted lenses) will continue to provide for wider angle, telephoto and other needs while the RX1R will become the daily carry camera. Tuesday...
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    Travelling light?

    On second thought, perhaps a trip to Milan or Marseilles would be better than a trip Moscow, eh?
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    Sony How the RX1 has made me a better photographer...

    Wonderful article- thanks for sharing. I've had a case of G.A.S. for almost 50 years; owned 100's of cameras and lenses over that time. And I DO enjoy the "collecting" aspect of the hobby. But it can interfere with actually taking photographs for sure! Lately I've found myself with four...
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    Fuji x100s in BLACK! FINALLY! :D

    Yep- me too. My silver X100s has that whole 1950's retro thing going on and it just wouldn't be the same in black!
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    New Year's resolution: I give up!

    I've always suffered from GAS- and probably always will. I also collect high-end acoustic guitars and I've owned more this100 automobiles including some fairly exotic models. Why? Not really in search of "the pinnacle" but rather more simply enjoying the experience. I want to try them all! I...
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    Bags Keeping track of batteries, chargers, cords and more

    Oooh.... I like THAT idea too. I may modify my system.
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    Bags Keeping track of batteries, chargers, cords and more

    If you're like me, you own too many cameras and too many chargers, batteries, cords, etc. It's hard to keep track of them all. I've always labeled mine with a simple label maker. Here's a couple of Iphone photos (LOL!) of the equipment closet with the 5D, Rx100, x100s, X-E2 and Canon S100 with...
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    Some thoughts on past cameras and future ones

    LOL! You're as bad as I am. IN. OUT. IN. Welcome to my world.
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    First pictures of 2014

    Kinda what I was thinking- only said much more poetically!
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