Anyone else tired of waiting?

[Andrew Chiciak]

Why in heaven's name would someone want to couple a gigantic metz flash

to such a diminutive camera? Also be aware that these prosumer cameras have a significant delay between pressing the shutter and actually taking the picture..so much so that I have on occasion cut peoples heads off because I moved the camera before the picture was actually taken. Also

Sony uses the memory stick which is not compatable with any other brand of camera. Its a shame, because this camera is capable of a great image...but it has way to many strikes against it as a professional tool. I would advise the Canon G2, which has a great image, will take accessory flashes on its hot shoe and costs less to boot. The way things are going, you could probably buy a D30 for the same cost as the 707.

I am turning blue holding my breath for the next best thing to come
around the corner. I recently sold my LX system and Pentax 6x7,
and am ready to step fully into digital. But, with Contax N
keeping us waiting, and the D1X and EOS-1D still unreasonably high
(though they will come down soon with the Canon D-60 and Nikon
D-100 hitting the streets, mark my words), what's a guy to do?

Perhaps you should have held on to your film cameras until there
was something on the market you wanted to buy!!!

I'm thinking for now to get a Sony F707 ( with a good WA adaptor)
while I wait for the smoke to clear. I know a lot of you like the
Oly E-20, but I like the fact that the 707 pops into my briefcase
(I used to have a 505 -which was great for small projects) and
doesn't weigh much, and the funky ergonomics don't bother me. In a
few months or so, I'll sell it (or keep it if I really like it) and
get what I want.

What do you shoot? From the Sony reviews it looks like the 707 is
unusable with any sort of studio lighting. Is that important to you?

Question 1: Does that seem to be a sound strategy?

If the 707 does what you want then maybe. I can't imagine that it
wil replace your Pentax 67 image quality though.

Question 2: What about extended warranties with these things? It
may make it (the 707) easier to sell later, but I have heard some
pros complain that they (the warranties) are worse than useless.
I've heard others swear by them. I do not trust the digital cameras
as much as the standard film cameras in terms of their physical/
electronic integrity. Maybe that's just my predjudice.

I don't think it's worth getting an extended warranty. You'll get a
year warranty with the camera, and at the end of the year you'll
find that the camera isn't worth much anyway. Digital cameras
devalue and get suberceded so rapidly that you're not going to be
using it in three or even two years from now.

Also bear in mind that you usually can't transfer a warranty to
another person.

Andrew

Andrew,

Thanks for your input. Presently I don't do a lot of studio work,
so that's not a major issue for me. Many warranties are
transferrable, but I agree with you that the cost may not justify.
The jury is still out on that one.

I sold my film cameras now because the market is still high- but
won't be forever. Presently I own a graphic arts and web
developmant company, so online content makes up 80% of my present
use. ANd, no, I'm not thinking that the 707 will replace my 6x7,
which IMO is one of the best values of all time, and a great camera.

Datta

--
Aziz Ali
http://www.goldpalace.com

--Andy C

 

[E. Blues]

Why in heaven's name would someone want to couple a gigantic metz
flash
to such a diminutive camera?

He's shooting jewelry in the studio. Multiple strobes, it sounds like. Very unlikely the metz is mounted on the camera.

The way things are going, you could probably buy a D30 for

the same cost as the 707.

As a recent D30 purchaser I can tell you that is definitely NOT the case.

--Just my opinion, and you know what opinions are like. Everybody has one.EB

 

[Aziz Ali]

Hi,

The reason i am using the metz ct60-4 is it is a very versatile, has manual all the way to 1/256 power, and is very precise in exposure when dedicated to the nikon 990 as i shoot jewelry which is quiet a small subject, I have mounted the metz on a boom with a soft box and have tiny slaves around which sync with the metz as and when and where i want them precisely.
I have about 1000-1200 pictures on my website, which are shot on this camera.
Aziz

Why in heaven's name would someone want to couple a gigantic metz
flash
to such a diminutive camera?

He's shooting jewelry in the studio. Multiple strobes, it sounds
like. Very unlikely the metz is mounted on the camera.

The way things are going, you could probably buy a D30 for

the same cost as the 707.

As a recent D30 purchaser I can tell you that is definitely NOT the
case.

--
Just my opinion, and you know what opinions are like. Everybody
has one.
EB

--Aziz Ali http://www.goldpalace.com

 

[Maurice Gordon]

Datta:

Considering the equipment you sold, I think you will be unhappy with the Sony. This is not to say it is a bad camera but your old equipment tells me that you like to work with exposure rather than letting the camera do it for you and I have found that most of the prosumer and high end consumer digitals are somewhat lacking in this area.

If it were my choice, I would spring for the Nikon D1X and some good glass. (Until the end of March, the rebates make the camera body and some of the lenses a steal!!)

If that is too rich for your blood, I would consider a used D1. These can be purchased on eBay for $2000-2500. This is a professional camera compared to the Canon D30 or D60 or the Nikon D100 at a similar price.

Just my 2 cents as a long time D1 and D1X owner.

Regards,
Maurice Gordon

I am turning blue holding my breath for the next best thing to come
around the corner. I recently sold my LX system and Pentax 6x7,
and am ready to step fully into digital. But, with Contax N
keeping us waiting, and the D1X and EOS-1D still unreasonably high
(though they will come down soon with the Canon D-60 and Nikon
D-100 hitting the streets, mark my words), what's a guy to do?

Also, I must admit I hate the fact that today's digital cameras
need lots of light and the detachables SLR lose width. Both
wideness and light sensitivity are important to me.

I'm thinking for now to get a Sony F707 ( with a good WA adaptor)
while I wait for the smoke to clear. I know a lot of you like the
Oly E-20, but I like the fact that the 707 pops into my briefcase
(I used to have a 505 -which was great for small projects) and
doesn't weigh much, and the funky ergonomics don't bother me. In a
few months or so, I'll sell it (or keep it if I really like it) and
get what I want.

Question 1: Does that seem to be a sound strategy?

Question 2: What about extended warranties with these things? It
may make it (the 707) easier to sell later, but I have heard some
pros complain that they (the warranties) are worse than useless.
I've heard others swear by them. I do not trust the digital cameras
as much as the standard film cameras in terms of their physical/
electronic integrity. Maybe that's just my predjudice.

Anyone with some experience with that?

Thanks,

Datta Groover

--Murray

 

[Andrew Chiciak]

Actually ,

I wasn't referring to AZiz, but rather the fellow that started this thread.

Why in heaven's name would someone want to couple a gigantic metz
flash
to such a diminutive camera?

He's shooting jewelry in the studio. Multiple strobes, it sounds
like. Very unlikely the metz is mounted on the camera.

The way things are going, you could probably buy a D30 for

the same cost as the 707.

As a recent D30 purchaser I can tell you that is definitely NOT the
case.

--
Just my opinion, and you know what opinions are like. Everybody
has one.
EB

--
Aziz Ali
http://www.goldpalace.com

--Andy C

 

[Michael Long]

Also, I must admit I hate the fact that today's digital cameras
need lots of light...

Huh?

Having shot thousands of rolls of Kodachrome (ISO 25) and Velvia (ISO 50) and now shooting with a 1D at a base ISO of 200, I'm sort of mystified by your statement...