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Camera and gear lust - name the object(s) of your desire!

ViolentPanda

ViolentPanda

Hardly getting over it.
Today I saw an Olympus OM-D (an EM-1, I believe) for the first time, and there was definitely a bit of lust at first sight going on. So small but perfectly-formed!
 
Good idea for a thread :)

At the moment my items of lust include :

New or used Nikon D610 or new Nikon D750

Nikon 180mm f2.8 lens, used
Or more expensively Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR

And for a long time Nikon 85mm f1.4 (I have the f1.8)
 
ViolentPanda said:
Today I saw an Olympus OM-D (an EM-1, I believe) for the first time, and there was definitely a bit of lust at first sight going on. So small but perfectly-formed!
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A friend of mine's just got one. A lovely bit of kit, but it just didn't feel right in my hands. I'm so used to a dslr I suppose :D
 
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anyone got a spare 7k i could have?
 
editor said:
But look at the lens! And the sensor!
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You mean the Lumix 'only' has 12MP? So what. The Sony just has the edge on dynamic range, but there's not a lot in it. And why is the lens a problem? 24–720mm equivalent as opposed to 24–70mm on the Sony. I know which one I'd get.
 
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I'd like a Nikon D610

1) From legit dealers they are about £1,450 new

2) From grey market they are about £900

3) Used with low shutter counts they are about £900

At the moment option 3 seems appealing.
 
I think Leicas perform a useful service here.

1. Look at something and think "I'd like that"
2. I then think "yeah but what I'd really like is an M7 with lenses X Y & Z"
3a. Look at Leica dealer sites
3b. Remember that I will never be able to afford that even selling every single piece of camera kit I know
4. Go back to normal

That's just an M7, too, not one of the stupidly-priced digitals.
 
beesonthewhatnow said:
Nikon D750 plus an AFS 70-200 2.8 VR II

Hopefully will have both by Xmas if work continues to be good...
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I would like both of those but they are out of my reach financially atm (shame)

I have compatriots who shoot the 70-200 f2.8 VR and the image quality is very special!
 
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RoyReed said:
You mean the Lumix 'only' has 12MP? So what. The Sony just has the edge on dynamic range, but there's not a lot in it. And why is the lens a problem? 24–720mm equivalent as opposed to 24–70mm on the Sony. I know which one I'd get.
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A fast f1.8 aperture makes things a lot, lot more useful for a compact camera with a small sensor.
 
alsoknownas said:
I'd like a tilt-shift lens. It'd be a complete luxury purchase, so... we'll see.

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Hartblei and Arax both sell tilt/shift lenses in EOS fittings.
Okay, the lenses are Arsat-branded (great name, not! :facepalm: :D ), made in Ukraine, but both Arax and Hartblei buy in and completely uprate the lenses to "western" quality control standards and expectations, and the actual lens configurations and glass are tried and tested formulas.
 
I have a Lumix G2 and a couple of lenses, but it's bulky. So I ordered a Go Pro Hero 4 Silver yesterday, as a birthday treat from my husband ;)

Can't wait for it to arrive!!!! Going to Brazil in a couple of weeks and if the photos are acceptable to me that will be the only camera I'm taking.

Been intrigued by Go Pro for sometime...
 
After a recent volunteer trip thing on a safari reserve in South Africa, I've bit the photography bullet. An insurance cheque regarding a stolen bike has funded....

Nikon D750
Nikon 28-300 lens
Tamron 150-600 lens (edit, not 300)
and a 50mm prime.

Hope to make an appearance in the photo threads sometime soon:cool:
 
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Ted Striker said:
After a recent volunteer trip thing on a safari reserve in South Africa, I've bit the photography bullet. An insurance cheque regarding a stolen bike has funded....

Nikon D750
Nikon 28-300 lens
Tamron 150-300 lens
and a 50mm prime.

Hope to make an appearance in the photo threads sometime soon:cool:
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Any particular reason you chose two lenses with the same max focal length Ted?
 
I want this:

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OlympusM.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens

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OlympusM.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens

And this please...

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OlympusM.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO Lens

Thanks!
 
I've been reading previews of the Panasonic GX8 and I really want one now. (Well, I can't have one now, it's not out yet, but still.) It seems to be everything I want out of all the other m43 cameras around all put into one body with none of the bits I don't want.

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I also want that 12-35mm f2.8 lens that's attached to it in the picture ta.

Cost for both about £1800. So probably won't get either of them. Ho hum.
 
I want this. Really really want it. But it's nearly £3k, so I'll have to keep on wanting.

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24.2 MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Maestro II Image Processor
  • Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens
  • 3.68 MP LCOS Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0" 1,040k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • Contrast-Detect AF System
  • Full HD 1080p Video at up to 60 fps
  • ISO 50,000 & 10 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Aluminum & Magnesium Alloy Body Design
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
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Example pic:

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http://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/7582132667/leica-q-real-world-sample-gallery
 
Ted Striker said:
What proportion of a Leica megaprice is hipster tax and how much is genuine technical value/innovation?
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Read the reviews and then maybe rethink the 'hipster' jibe:

Leica Q review: The best fixed-lens full-frame compact ever made
Leica cameras are known for being out of this world. Not just for their no-nonsense build and super-sharp picture quality, but astronomical pricing too. The Leica Q encompasses all of those things and yet despite its near-£3k price tag it's still an incredible camera, certainly the best full-frame fixed-lens compact ever made.

That bold statement does need some context though: the Q hardly has similar competitors snapping at its heels, with only the Sony RX1 or, on a smaller sensor basis, the Fujifilm X100T in contention. But even within this small specialist circle the Leica Q is king because its capacity for exceptional imaging thanks to that super-sharp optic is unparalleled (ignoring the standard JPEG contrast settings anyway).

Sure, it's not a mass market product, as is the case with any fixed-lens camera. But whether you're a staunch Leica fan, or simply a photography fan, the Q is that rare Leica that will transcend users old and new thanks to its combination of classic and modern features. A rare yet wonderful thing indeed.
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5 stars: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compacts/leica-q-typ-116-review/9
 
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