Jody Bruchon

Yes, for DOF size relative to a 35mm equivalent setup (i.e. 25mm MFT = 50mm FF), the aperture multiplied by the crop factor applies. The problem is when applying to the aperture overall rather than...

I'm not going to continue arguing this point. The f-number is independent of the system and a crop sensor is exactly what it says it is: a crop relative to full-frame. The f-number does not change...

Phones are better than nothing, but that's about it.

maico, that's not how it works. There is am entire thread you replied to that explains why you're incorrect. Read before replying.

Disagreements need not be disrespectful ;-)

Though in a convoluted way, I think we've come to an understanding. I greatly respect your willingness to tolerate my arguments. Thank you. You're a gentleman if nothing else.

My point simple: light-gathering doesn't drop by sensor size for identical 35mm equivalent focal lengths, aperture, and framing.

A lens for MFT that's half the focal length and the same aperture...

You're comparing apples to oranges. I've gone farther than reading your article; 25mm MFT = 50mm FF with the same aperture in light-gathering. Are you going to tell me that doubling one side (the...

A 25mm f/1.8 MFT lens will gather the same amount of light as a 50mm f/1.8 MFT lens pointed at the same thing framed identically, assuming all other factors are identical. Crop factor does not...

What is your source for these claims?

The biggest problem here is that the article is assuming that a MFT 25mm and a FF 50mm are projecting the same sized image circle. They are not. The diagram that constantly gets referenced shows a...

They don't explain that clearly; "F1.2 is not equivalent to F1.2 across different formats" should mention that it only really applies to full-frame lenses used on cropped formats with no focal...

The f-number system is relative to the optical system, so yes, for identical settings and distance they are 100% equivalent, one is just a crop of the other. Because of the crop, you have to...

"1.1 in APS-C isn't equivalent to 1.1 at FF." Absolutely incorrect. The f-number is a measure of the amount of light per square unit of sensor area that an optical system allows in. f/1.1 is f/1.1...

Larger sensors do not necessarily look better. Show me a 5Dmk3 and a GH5S shot of the same scene. The GH5S will almost certainly look better.

You have no idea what you're talking about. The GH5 has IBIS and f/1.8 is f/1.8 regardless of the sensor in use. Low light performance is exceptional and far better at detail retention than Sony...

Java photographers have to talk too much to get things done...and it's always in public for some reason.

I never use a viewfinder. Ever. With some rare exceptions such as shooting with outdoors in bright daylight, there is no value in a viewfinder. Viewfinders are also useless for shooting at angles...

I think a lot of the exceptional behavior around remote crews for news coverage is that they don't tend to regularly come back to an area and cause trouble for the people there, they are seasoned...

Based on the pictures, I don't personally feel like they should have to get permits for that situation. The only reason that permits should ever be needed is to avoid tragedies of the commons, but...