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| | Ricoh just announced a new GR camera: the Ricoh GR IIIx! This camera appears to be identical to the GR III except for the lens, which is 39mm full-frame equivalent (instead of 28mm). I think this is a great move by Pentax, because I sometimes find the GR lens to be too wide-angle. I often...
| | fupduckphoto.wordpress.com
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| | Why on earth would I put a large and heavy lens from a medium format camera onto an SLR, to get the equivalent of a standard lens but with a small aperture? Because I can tilt. Tilt and shift lenses are the smaller format solution to the clever things that large format bellows-type cameras can...
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| | [AI summary] The discussion revolves around the merits of prime versus zoom lenses in photography. The author argues that while zoom lenses offer convenience for certain scenarios, prime lenses excel in areas like sharpness, depth of field, autofocus speed, and vibration reduction. The debate touches on practical considerations such as weight, portability, and the importance of timing in capturing decisive moments. The author emphasizes that prime lenses, though requiring more planning, can lead to more creative and technically superior images, especially in controlled environments like studios. The conclusion is that both lens types have their place, but prime lenses are often preferable for their performance and the creative challenges they present.
| | 35hunter.blog
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| Some 30 months ago, my film camera collection was well out of hand. Obsessed with trying to find the perfect camera (or cameras - one DSLR, one compact), I managed to amass over 50. Many were near identical, either because they were siblings (for example seven of the 11 DSLRs were Asahi/Pentax) or because the...