tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post8461598018484144775..comments2024-03-18T08:42:30.787+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Controversy 3: The Best Camera, The Best Carrying SystemChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-18888219347701987162014-02-22T01:22:05.273+00:002014-02-22T01:22:05.273+00:00Very informative and well written post! Quite inte...Very informative and well written post! Quite interesting and nice topic chosen for the post.Harga HPhttp://zonegalaxy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-87197773651649381252013-06-09T11:48:24.278+01:002013-06-09T11:48:24.278+01:00A stick or a rock can knock a bullet out of positi...A stick or a rock can knock a bullet out of position without needing to be in view of the <a rel="nofollow">700 tvl dome camera</a> or even close to the camera.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570087881895760158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-50268661207338250772012-10-20T20:43:23.733+01:002012-10-20T20:43:23.733+01:00Carrying my D700 was nuts. It was heavy and awkwar...Carrying my D700 was nuts. It was heavy and awkward with a rucksack. Getting the NEX 7 was a relief on weight. Easily carried on my chest strapped over my shoulder is so much easier to access. I could hardly reach my 700 on side of pack.Tony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-57620035168119065902012-10-20T20:37:18.054+01:002012-10-20T20:37:18.054+01:00Thank you, I'd forgotten the name of it ;-) I...Thank you, I'd forgotten the name of it ;-) I'll keep you posted...<br />Also thanks for the update info. I smiled at your inadvertent movie taking :-)Tony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-56704669385457044902012-10-20T20:24:58.913+01:002012-10-20T20:24:58.913+01:00Not sure I agree with your logic Mr Jake. Populari...Not sure I agree with your logic Mr Jake. Popularity and sales do not = art. They = commerce and what is very often, in books, film, music and more, a calculated appeal to mass markets. James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-90147717102601693862012-10-19T12:45:08.571+01:002012-10-19T12:45:08.571+01:00Wide angle shots were a concern of mine too. I'...Wide angle shots were a concern of mine too. I've been using the 16mm lens with ultra wide converter and getting pretty good results. Sony has announced a 10-18mm lens that sounds excellent and could be the answer for a wide angle zoom. I believe it's due out mid-November.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-55900935599902686042012-10-19T11:29:24.621+01:002012-10-19T11:29:24.621+01:00I think the ergonomics as Andrew refers to is an i...I think the ergonomics as Andrew refers to is an important point. There's a 'feel' to using a camera and finding a composition in relation to that 'feel' is the reality of taking pictures. If you have to squeeze up your body, strain, squint, etc, that's not conducive to the creative process. The Nex 7 is a beautiful little thing - I immediately liked it compared to the James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-2911346695894823072012-10-19T10:56:49.836+01:002012-10-19T10:56:49.836+01:00The weight of a FF DSLR is certainly a problem. An...The weight of a FF DSLR is certainly a problem. And not just the weight, also the bulk of it. For the outdoors, comparing a Nex 7 to APS DSLRs is a no brainer if size and weight is an issue. FF is another matter. And there's the further problem of getting wide angle shots when your lenses get 'cropped' to a factor of about 1.5. The Canon 17-40 is excellent for the hills and I use 17 James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-24140585608380075642012-10-18T14:11:40.594+01:002012-10-18T14:11:40.594+01:00Good points Jake. I've taken images on my HTC ...Good points Jake. I've taken images on my HTC Desire phone that have appeared in TGO and a couple of books. They look fine. Of course they are printed small - if enlarged they start to disintegrate and look terrible. For the internet you don't even need a 1mb camera. The pictures I post on this blog are in the 100-300kb range.<br /><br />The NEX 7 has dials so you don't need to go Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-57481424296995494102012-10-18T13:53:13.401+01:002012-10-18T13:53:13.401+01:00One of my favourite images is a picture posted to ...One of my favourite images is a picture posted to twitter of a sun setting over a camp, the subject with his back to the sun, making dinner. It's absolutely stunning. It makes me yearn for the outdoors like no other picture. And it was taken on an iPhone. Initially, the snob in me was appalled - until common sense prevailed. You see, here's the dirty little secret...<br /><br />It&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-12685760170316371972012-10-18T13:04:24.081+01:002012-10-18T13:04:24.081+01:00I've taken good pictures with advanced compact...I've taken good pictures with advanced compacts too. The disadvantages come in low light, high isos and big enlargements. <br /><br />In terms of image quality the Sigma DP1 with fixed 28mm equivalent lens is one of the best cameras I've owned. But the ergonomics were terrible and it failed after a short time. I see the new Sigma DP2 Merrill with fixed 35mm equivalent lens is getting Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-1917520431090037222012-10-18T13:00:20.626+01:002012-10-18T13:00:20.626+01:00I changed to the NEX system (NEX 5 initially) afte...I changed to the NEX system (NEX 5 initially) after my main DSLR lens and my backup APS-C sensor compact both broke. By then my DSLR - Canon 450D - was rather long in the tooth so it seemed an opportunity to try a smaller, lighter camera. I'm glad I did!<br /><br />As you say, any camera is just a tool.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-5474497896758724802012-10-18T12:08:54.106+01:002012-10-18T12:08:54.106+01:00I agree with you on many of those points Andrew. B...I agree with you on many of those points Andrew. But at the end of the day, a picture is only as good as the photographer's eye who captures the image.<br /><br />I've seen some excellent pictures taken on 'advanced compacts'. Heck! I've even sold a few from such a camera. Admittedly I didn't have a DSLR to hand at the time. But you get my point.<br /><br />Since I've Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730639220766098918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-52794552644454974592012-10-18T12:03:51.065+01:002012-10-18T12:03:51.065+01:00Well, Chris I'm pretty swayed to the Nex 7. Su...Well, Chris I'm pretty swayed to the Nex 7. Suitable for my needs on paper. Ergonmics-wise I'd have to give it a play. But I reckon it will be well into next year before I think about replacing my DSLR. Or at least when it finally comes to the end of it's life.<br /><br />Times certainly are a changing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730639220766098918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-42127653915065156342012-10-18T12:00:03.892+01:002012-10-18T12:00:03.892+01:00Good points again there James.
70% of the time wh...Good points again there James.<br /><br />70% of the time when I do landscape shots, I go straight to 'auto' because more often than not it's pretty spot on and of course it's much quicker. Then I may manually change it afterwards.<br /><br />It really depends. After all, it's just a tools to a means.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730639220766098918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-57095255688169301332012-10-17T22:30:48.544+01:002012-10-17T22:30:48.544+01:00There is a lock for the tri nav dials Tony, Just h...There is a lock for the tri nav dials Tony, Just hold the tri nav button down for 3 seconds and they are locked. There's also now a new firmware update that means you can disable the movie button. That's good - I'm always taking short unintended movies!Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-87903948938630981332012-10-16T23:36:44.847+01:002012-10-16T23:36:44.847+01:00I guess it depends on the camera. I've just be...I guess it depends on the camera. I've just been playing with auto modes on the NEX 7 and yes, EV compensation is easy, though no faster than manual adjustments. However the adjustments favour faster shutter speeds and bigger apertures. I usually want smaller apertures. Of course if the results are the same as with manual control then it's just a matter of choice.<br /><br />Lenses Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-85584934644812473142012-10-16T22:24:14.260+01:002012-10-16T22:24:14.260+01:00http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Se...http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings good site that. The NEX 7 usurps the D700 by a point. I notice the D4 has dropped with the new D600 ahead. Our friend above will be happy with his D800. Canon don't feature much ;-)Tony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-40629486773068883242012-10-16T22:10:20.928+01:002012-10-16T22:10:20.928+01:00"Auto mode and exposure compensation is a dif..."Auto mode and exposure compensation is a different way to control the camera settings. It doesn't give as much control as manual though" I think that's just academic. If you want the best or correct exposure and your camera facilitates it in an auto mode with some EV adjustment, that a) makes no difference to the final outcome and b) is slightly faster. That's all there is James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-71010583987724128862012-10-16T22:02:47.366+01:002012-10-16T22:02:47.366+01:00For interest here's a link to the DxO Mark sen...For interest here's a link to the DxO Mark sensor ratings - http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings<br /><br />The Sony NEX 7 comes in at number 13 with a score of 81, the same as the Canon 5D Mk III and higher than most DSLRs and all other mirrorless cameras. Of course other factors like lenses and ergonomics are important but having such a great sensor is a good Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-88422184798713122622012-10-16T21:59:05.181+01:002012-10-16T21:59:05.181+01:00Its all relative. My point is more about the gener...Its all relative. My point is more about the general principles. The Nex 7 was an achievement - but so was the Canon 5D3 which changed the parameters once again. And don't forget - the lens you use also makes a huge difference both in quality terms and capacity terms, ie a fast lens improves low light facility: lenses are a limitation of the Nex series in terms of what's available. High James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-41557952464588600732012-10-16T21:56:14.175+01:002012-10-16T21:56:14.175+01:00High ISO on the NEX 7 is very good, far better tha...High ISO on the NEX 7 is very good, far better than on my old Canon 450D (though that's not full frame of course). However when you look at the measurements on DxO Mark they are all at their best at the lowest ISO. I shoot the NEX 7 handheld at high ISOs quite often but when it comes to the subtleties of dawn and dusk I still find the best results come from 100 ISO with a tripod.<br /><br />Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-44297360974787942202012-10-16T21:38:25.359+01:002012-10-16T21:38:25.359+01:00Have you seen high ISO on NEX 7? It's pretty i...Have you seen high ISO on NEX 7? It's pretty impressive. For what it is. I've not done much testing, but reluctantly, I'd say equal to D700 pretty much.Tony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-86420452441676863202012-10-16T21:17:20.636+01:002012-10-16T21:17:20.636+01:00Seeing as I started this all off, or at least reki...Seeing as I started this all off, or at least rekindled an old debate, I guess I should weigh in with my position. I am regularly at pains to point out that others' points of view are relevant unless offensive and, even where I disagree, I respect people who put their views across elegantly and courteously. We all make decisions based on criteria unique to ourselves and twitter's 160 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-12037419514848274192012-10-16T20:42:26.283+01:002012-10-16T20:42:26.283+01:00Its an interesting subject with many variables and...Its an interesting subject with many variables and fast changing technology where, even now, big developments are still being made. I will question though two 'traditional' ideas. It is simply not the case that an automatic mode limits you and "experts" use manual. The important point is you - your thinking capacity - and what you do with an auto mode which many times (in my James Lomaxhttp://www.jameslomax.comnoreply@blogger.com