Tech Digital Cameras

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Photog nerds - what art thou rocking?

    Cameras:
    Nikon d90
    Fujifilm x-pro1
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    Lens:
    Voigtlander 58mm
    Fujifilm 90mm


    Also, is there a way that I can connect the Nikon to a smartphone or tablet as a live monitor?

    Go!
     
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    VanillaGorilla Well-Known Member

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    My wife has a Nikon something and a Canon something. I only use the Canon cause it's a "point and shoot" camera and I know next to nothing about photography.
     
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    Nikon d5100

    Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
     
  5. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    How about Leica, are they still in business? I think they sent cameras to space and the moon.
    Also, Canon used to make a pretty good slr for the money.
    I use to use Kodak but that must have been literally half a century ago. Back then, they were the best for the buck.
     
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    Olympus OMD E-M1, E-PL7, E-PM2

    I got tons of lens - mostly old ones that I adapt to these cameras.

    Some of my favorites old ones:
    1950 Kodak Cine Ektar 25mm 1.4
    1957 Kern Paillard Pizar 26mm 1.9
    1950's Kodak Cine Ektanon 63mm 2.7
    1960's Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm 1.4
    1970's Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm 1.7 (I usually shoot this with a speed booster)
    1970's Helios 44M-6 58mm 2

    Among my 'modern' glass that I like
    Rokinon 85mm 1.4
    Olympus ZD 14-54mm 2.8 - 3.5
    Olympus ZD 50mm Macro 2
    Olympus ZD 50-200mm 2.8 - 3.5
    Panasonic Lumix G 20mm 1.7


    I would be surprised if you can connect the Nikon to be used as a viewer - this usually requires some kind of a wifi connection that can stream video in the camera. I have one camera like this - an Olympus Air A01 - and it is not fast enough or reliable enough of a connection to really use it (and this is from a camera that was specifically built for this purpose). My other Olympus cameras can be triggered remotely by wifi - but they do not stream video.

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    I got some really interesting things done with the Air A01 - but I am using it less and less - it is really not good enough a connection to be used regularly. The white portion in this picture is the camera - and you can put any M4/3 lens on it.

    FWIW - there is this doohickie you can buy for the Nikon:

    https://www.tethertools.com/product/case-air-wireless-tethering-system/

    I am not certain it provides live-view (streaming) - but it adds some wireless tools and looks big enough to potentially have the power to do proper streaming.
     
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    My girlfriend is interested in getting into photography and mentioned that she’d prefer the options that comes with going digital.

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid starter camera? I’d look to stay around the $500 price point. I know very little about photography, so any help would be appreciated.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I use to have a Canon 35 mm SLR with a telephoto and a 28 mm lens. I used a Fuji fast film. Shot most of my shots in Vietnam. When I returned to college my parents moved and all my photos where lost. Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit.
     
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    Man, I took my daughter to Best Buy 2 yers ago and got an entry level Cannon. Came with a bundle, SD card, cables case, etc. It was perfect for her. Probably only set me back about $325. Bluetooth to her laptop or phone, it's fantastic.
     
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    Thanks, HCP! I was looking at the Nikon D3500 or one of the same level Canons.
     
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    I lucked into an auction on eBay for the Nikon CoolPix B500. I don't use it a lot, but it's really good for taking zoom picture (of the moon or something). Takes decent video too.

    I'm convinced the one I bought was either stolen or a gift the person got and didn't need, because I won the bid at like 55 bucks.
     
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    Ya brother I‘M not squared away enough to give you the best recommendation. I’m quite sure others on here could help more than me. Good luck.
     
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    You are probably one of those guys who takes pics of fireworks huh?
     
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    And I post em online! Want to see some of the video I've taken of the fireworks?
     
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    Is “fireworks” a euphemism for “Mrs. HCP Time”?
     
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    HELL NO! Or you eclipse pics either!!!
     
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    First couple of years we were married it was.
     
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    the last 20 years though, it's been mostly lady fingers.


    BAMMM! EAT THAT YOU JERK!
     
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    She must have many poses. What's her favorite position?
     
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    Joke’s on you. She models.
     
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