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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Thu Jul 31st, 2014 19:29 | 1st Post |
| i haven't been doing this for a while so i can't remember what site it was that you could compare camera features side by side. could some one please remind me. thanks, kathy 
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| Posted by Eric: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 | 2nd Post |
Kathy Baker wrote:i haven't been doing this for a while so i can't remember what site it was that you could compare camera features side by side. could some one please remind me. The one I use is DPReview http://www.dpreview.com/ Under the Buying Guide tab at the top there is a pull down menu that offers a number of choices...one is Side by Side Comparison of both cameras or lenses.
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| Posted by jk: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 06:02 | 3rd Post |
| Unfortunately one of the key features that these really tech specs comparisons cant handle is How the camera feels in my hands! For me this is a key element in the purchase decision. If it doesnt feel right then I dont buy it. I dont like the controls on the Canon, especially the large twiddly circular dial on the back, which is why I have stuck with Nikon as in reality there is little to choose between them other than handling preferences.
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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 07:38 | 4th Post |
| gentlemen and scholars all
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| Posted by Gilbert Sandberg: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 07:48 | 5th Post |
| Kathy, Basically, there are too many features and everbody weighs them in a different manner. When I was a write for a dutch-language magazine, I used to make such charts, and only included those items I thought were interesting for me an my readers. My advise would be: download all the brochures and user manuals. re: How the camera feels JK is right, just go to a shop and pick up (physically) a D3nnn-to-D810 and any single digit Nikon camera (D1/2/3/4) and you will feel the difference. On the other hand, some people with more modest sized hands than mine may prefer a smaller camera (grin). Regards, Gilbert.
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| Posted by jk: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 10:11 | 6th Post |
| Well I have large hands Gilbert but the little Fuji cameras seem to fit them very well. I have XT1, XE1, XPro1 and X100. The one with the best feel in my hands is the XPro1 but the best features are in the XT1. Still waiting for the perfect camera!
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| Posted by Eric: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 11:07 | 7th Post |
jk wrote:Well I have large hands Gilbert but the little Fuji cameras seem to fit them very well. I have XT1, XE1, XPro1 and X100. The one with the best feel in my hands is the XPro1 but the best features are in the XT1. Although it's smaller, I prefer the feel of the XT to XPro. I was fondling them both at WEX last week while waiting for them to value my Nikon gear.
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| Posted by amazing50: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 13:05 | 8th Post |
| Might I also suggest byThon. Thom is very knowledgeable about all things photographic and Nikon. If you have the time reading his back articles will catch you up on the latest in gear and help decide a suitable type of kit. He's also American so his sources are close to home. http://www.bythom.com/
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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Fri Aug 1st, 2014 21:53 | 9th Post |
| well i am starting photography all over again and just ordered a used D200. I like http://artwolfe.com/ web site. Although I will be happy to get a picture of a squirrel.
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| Posted by Robert: Sat Aug 2nd, 2014 03:57 | 10th Post |
| That's an excellent choice Kathy, I find the D200 perfect for my needs. I do lust for a D3 and one day I may get one, once they loose their appeal to the masses and their value reaches my level...  I have a D3100 with an 18-105 lens which is doing the bulk of my snapshot photography at the moment but I regard the D200 as my 'good' camera for taking 'proper' photographs. One of the features of the D200 which I use a lot is the ability to set the lens info of old manual lenses in the Menu so the camera works better with them and their info is recorded in the EXIF data. Good luck with the camera and hope the shoulder is mending OK.
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| Posted by Judith: Thu Aug 7th, 2014 03:40 | 11th Post |
| Some gorgeous photos on Art Wolfe's site, Kathy. I've seen some of his TV shows and they're great. Good luck with the squirrels! I've been trying my hand at birds and animals as I'm working in Shetland at the moment but the little sods keep moving and avoiding my lens!! I also have a D200 but because of the weight and security issues at my accommodation, most of the time I only have my Fuji point and shoot with me. Was going to bring my D200 this trip but decided against it because of the weight. So, what decided to do a dance in front of my camera a couple of evenings ago? Otters! I've never seen one before and didn't expect to in the town but 3 of them decided to have a good feed right in front of me. Unfortunately, it was at sunset and my Fuji just could focus fast enough in the failing ligh. So annoying! Here are a couple of my blurry efforts - the D200 will be accompanying me next trip!!!  Attachment: DSCF2353a.jpg (Downloaded 20 times)
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| Posted by Judith: Thu Aug 7th, 2014 03:42 | 12th Post |
| And another. Sigh... Attachment: DSCF2362a.jpg (Downloaded 20 times)
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| Posted by jk: Thu Aug 7th, 2014 09:38 | 13th Post |
| The picture of the pair looks OK for a Fuji P'n'S. With all that oil money you need to look at at Fuji XE1 or XE2 with a 55-200 and 18-55 lens. 
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| Posted by Judith: Thu Aug 7th, 2014 10:30 | 14th Post |
| I'm being sad and still holding out for that D300s replacement!! Just bought new lenses at xmas and no, before you say it, I don't want to use them manual focus on an XT1!! The Fuji p n s camera (a new one btw, not my ye olde one - I treated myself to an upgrade) does way better quality than these otter pics. These were shot in really poor light and probably on 1000mm zoom, hence the focussing difficulties. Think the iso is 1600 on these. Here is another pic of an arctic tern, shot earlier in the evening, also at 1000mm. For what it is, and for what it cost (£140), the camera is not bad and is pretty good in good light. The pics tend to be a bit soft and grainy in general though but the 46x 35-1000mm lens is great when you can't get near the wildlife. I got some nice seals photos, that I put in my gallery earlier, with it. Attachment: DSCF2270a.jpg (Downloaded 18 times)
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