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NZ Scott
Lives in
Tauranga, New Zealand (Aotearoa)
Works as a
Hiker, journalist, educator, photographer
Has a website at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkmacleod/
Joined on
Jul 29, 2011
About me:
Formerly a news reporter for three daily newspapers in New Zealand and later a communications and language specialist based in South Korea and Malaysia. After a 10 year working holiday, during which I backpacked through 75 countries on six continents, I through-hiked the 3000km Te Araroa trail in my home country, New Zealand. Currently an account manager for a public relations firm in Tauranga. |
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| New Forest pony by Dutch Newchurch from Equines in 2018 | Leader of the pack by Wu Jiaqiu from My Best Photo of the Week | Czech Crown by Tobik from Coins - Macro only |
Speaking as an M43 shooter, I think it's great that Olympus has introduced these lenses - the system is complete now and there are plenty of options for everyone.
Personally, I would rather switch to full frame than buy lenses that are this big, heavy and expensive.
The exception would be if I only needed ONE prime (eg, the 45/1.2 for portraits), in which case it wouldn't be worth investing in a FF body.
Baudesign: Made in Vietnam. Pfff...
My American-branded Ford Mondeo was made in Germany with a Japanese engine.
Just saying.
snapa: They look like two great lenses, now... if or when the m4/3 system could ever come up with a 'real' new/improved sensor that could take advantage of them, it may become a viable system.
Until then, it's just a 16MP system because of the very OLD outdated technology sensors. Great lenses need a great sensor behind them to take full advantage of them. Also, most of the best m4/3 cameras have become way too big and expensive, IMO.
Look at what Sony has done with it's 1" sensor in its RX100 & RX10 series cameras ;)
Yes, M43 is moving to a 20mp standard.
M43 is already a "viable" system - in fact, it's the most complete and widely-available mirrorless system.
Also, 33mp sensors will be introduced to Micro Four Thirds within 3 years, according to Panasonic, to allow for 8K video.
I do agree that many of the pro bodies and lenses are too big to make sense - for me, anyway.
tedolf: Can someone explain to me why I would buy either one of these over, say a GM-5 and three compact primes?
Tedolph
The main reason is that the GM5 has been discontinued, Tedolf.
Nevertheless, I am one of those people who bought a GM5 over an RX100.
(unknown member): Well, from the perspective of a UK photographer, we have lovely big jacket pockets 10 months of the year; and those rare days we don’t wear a jacket, then the camera goes into the same ‘man bag’ as the phone, keys, wallet, tobacco (yep!) and the leatherman. In other words – both of these are portable.
The RX100v will tuck into the speedos nicely, but 1” sensor and the ergonomics of a bar of soap don’t appeal. The G1Xiii looks like a serious camera (apsc sensor, manual dials, weather-proofing, proper grip for hand-held shooting, etc.)
I’m looking forward to the full review of the G1Xiii, and to trying it out in the shops. Promising!
The Canon's sensor advantage is cancelled out by Sony's brighter lens, as pointed out by the reviewer.
NZ Scott: Wow, some of those photos are really great.
Kubrick is one of my favourite directors - 2001 is second on my list of the greatest films of all time.
Once Upon a Time in America, followed by The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.
User0023845795: A sober reminder of the hard-won freedoms we enjoy here in the US - something we tend to take too much for granted!
Here's some stuff for starters: "US press freedom ... has encountered several major obstacles. Donald Trump has declared the press an “enemy of the American people” in a series of verbal attacks toward journalists, while attempting to block White House access in retaliation for critical reporting. His predecessor left a flimsy legacy for press freedom and access to information. Journalists continue to be arrested for covering various protests around the country, with several facing criminal charges. Obama ... waged a war on whistleblowers ... leading to the prosecution of more leakers than any previous administration combined. American journalists are still not protected by a law guaranteeing their right to protect their sources ... there have been an increase in prolonged searches of journalists and their devices at the US border, with some foreign journalists being prevented from any travel to the US after they covered sensitive topics such as Colombia's FARC or Kurdistan."
The same thing happened to me.
I shot some safari photos, posted them online and was approached by photo agencies. I ended up signing a contact, and it was the start of a semi-professional photography career that has earned me some nice pocket money.
The safari shots ran here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2623388/The-toughest-beef-world-Buffalo-manages-fight-entire-pride-lions-astonished-safari-tourists.html
User0023845795: A sober reminder of the hard-won freedoms we enjoy here in the US - something we tend to take too much for granted!
They're not "self-appointed", in the sense that they are internationally recognised as the most important organisation promoting the rights of journalists.
Check out their website. They offer an explanation of their rankings and examples of the ways in which press freedom has been eroded in the US.
I am a journalist myself, and some of the restrictions/obstructions being faced by my colleagues in the US are quite sobering.
Interesting article.
Thanks for posting, DPreview.
Cameras that got away?
Given that the latest cameras are better than the previous generation's, it's hard to be too nostalgic.
As a Micro Four Thirds shooter, I'm a bit upset that the GM line has been discontinued. I own a GM5, and this model has developed a cult following since production halted. It is one of only a handful of cameras selling at higher prices now than when it was introduced 3 years ago.
User0023845795: A sober reminder of the hard-won freedoms we enjoy here in the US - something we tend to take too much for granted!
The US ranks 43rd in the world for press freedom, which is among the worst rankings of any first-world country (source: Reporters without Borders).
Many countries have national myths that are dubious on close inspection, and in the United States "the land of the free" is one of them.
In my country it's "clean and green", although at least we have a free press.
Gediminas 8: "In an EGYPTIAN prison": dumbing down your message just to make it scarier.
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A very good read.
He wrote the story well, considering English is his second language.
fmaxwell: I'll stick with my Pelican 1200 case for my Panasonic GX85 and accessories. It provides a level of impact and weather protection that no textile bag can match.
Completely different types of product.
You can't throw a Pelican over your shoulder and pull out a camera/lens in a couple of seconds while wandering around a farmer's market.
StephanBG: It totally makes sense to put Lumix cameras into consumer products, hopefully this means more exposure in shops and much more marketing. But consumer division should have better deals and contacts to shops and larger marketing budget.
Peiasdf: Here in small-town New Zealand I can walk down the road and buy a Panasonic camera today if I want. GX85 and G85 cameras are readily available.
The most interesting camera executive interview I've read in a long time.
ejw07: these bags are getting uglier, also the new material is the worst..stick with canvas..Billingham... he Ona is what you want.
ONA doesn't make anything close to this size.
keepreal: Soon Gillingham cases will be worth more than their contents. I once had one of their mid-size bags and the quality was great, but the weight was awful so I disposed of it. Even then it was pricey but now Gillingham are going over the top like with those throwback lenses from Meyer and others.
These prices are unconscionable. I would be happier if the wealthy were not so extravagant, except with their contributions to reverse the accelerating inequality between the rich and poor.
It's "Billingham", not "Gillingham".
If you don't like the price then I would suggest not buying it.
There are plenty of options for people who can't - or don't want to - pay for premium items.
A similar-sized bag at about half the price (though lower quality) is the Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 10. It's a very good bag, and I recommend it to those people who'd prefer to spend less.
I agree with you about the weight. I have a Billingham Hadley Small and love it - but all that high-quality brass, leather and canvas does weigh more than the nylon and velcro offerings from Asia.
Bobthearch: I actually like the look of leather trim and canvas material (except the red of course).
But for a camera bag? There are no organization pockets or dividers, and the top doesn't even seal shut.
The contents won't fall out because the leather strap fixes down securely. The padded lining does include an internal flap that goes over the top of the compartment.
Good point about the gap, but I'd be surprised if it's that big in "real life". The cover on my Hadley Small leaves no room for concern about dust.