chlamchowder

Yes, FX offers some advantages, but an 'equivalent' DX camera (that has a similar feature set but a smaller sensor) is always going to be cheaper, and people are always looking at how little they...

Long fixed telephoto lenses seem to be ok with teleconverters. I've used the older 300mm F/2.8 AF-I with the old Nikon TC-20E, and it was fine. It's not perfect (not so tack sharp wide open, and...

There's plenty of soul in this new generation, and it's in the technology. Just check out the rest of the internet.

Even photography is arguably more impressive, now that digital makes it 'free'...

IMO, the biggest standout feature of DSLRs is the ability to offer shallow DOF for excellent subject acquisition, and back that up with AF capable of keeping moving subjects in focus (so you can...

Oil has nothing to do with it, as long as there are moving parts. Therefore, unless they can find a way to take full resolution stills without a mechanical shutter and not have serious problems,...

Other than framerate, I still don't see how the V1/V2 match or beat DSLRs. Phase detect AF stops working even in moderately low light (which even early AF SLRs could handle), low light capability...

Very true, IMO. OVF only really has an advantage where getting the shot trumps everything else (because of its responsiveness and low power consumption).  Yep, EVFs are a lot cheaper. What's...

I have tried the V1 several times in stores, and wasn't impressed by how it wouldn't function with PDAF even though the lighting conditions there could be handled well by any old SLR with a...

The counterpoint is that wasting time tuning exposure often means losing the shot, and exposure preview can prevent you from getting the shot either by not showing shadows, not adapting fast...

There is a certain range if lighting conditions where live view/EVF can deliver a brighter image, but OVFs are definitely still usable. In extremely dark situations, I can still use the OVF (just...

We'll talk about that again when it gets there. Right now, it's pretty far off, especially in low light. I suspect that the inter frame blackout won't get much shorter for EVFs either. For every...

Here's where it's at now (the old link is no longer active): http://visualsciencelab.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-think-writing-is-on-wall-future-is.html But anyways, I disagree with him for several...

Yes, of course. That's a far more appropriate term!

Right now, what's the D700 not doing that you need? That's probably the most important thing to consider when looking for a new camera. If you can isolate the specific improvements or new features...

Definitely not irrelevant (and definitely welcome)! If I wanted to have a birding discussion only, that would have been in the title :D The 28/1.8 seems like a wonderful lens, although I personally...

Oh, a fixed 300mm can handle just about anything if you get a little creative about it. Actually, I think it's easier than using my 24-70/2.8 (Tamron) or 50/1.4. At wider focal lengths, it takes a...

I can see how it'd be fun! 28-300 is a very good zoom range. However, with my previous Sony kit (with the 16 MP a580), the Sony 18-55/3.5-5.6 SAM I got with the camera didn't get used as a...

Well, a traditional walkaround lens would probably be something like a standard zoom (24-70/2.8, 24-85/3.5-4.5, etc.) or a prime with a moderate focal length (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and everything...

Let's say you're going outside to take pictures. You don't know what might come up. What lens do you take? Or, if you cycle between various lenses, which one gives you the best pictures? My...

+ 100% viewfinder, with on-demand grid lines+ dual card slots+ faster framerate (5.5 fps vs. 4.5 fps)+ far lower shadow noise at lower ISOs, and a little more resolution + can mount DX lenses too...