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where we are now in photography..
and where we've been,thinking back on the origins of photography,
where photography is going?
What do you guys think??
Answer
Here's my perspective, as a very, very casual photographer:
Photography is growing with digital innovation. In the old days of film, you had to do a lot of preparation before taking a good photo (unless you're lucky). You had to make sure all your settings were correct, and then take a picture through the viewfinder that may or may not resemble the final result. Underexposed and overexposed photos used to drive me nuts. Digital cameras are a bit more automated, so I guess there is a shift from setting everything manually to only making manual adjustments where necessary.
Then there's photo editing. Photography is a lot less instantaneous now. On one hand, you can fix photos to look better and to achieve certain effects. You can also print, share, delete, and so on faster. On the other hand, it makes photography less exciting because you won't get surprisingly good/bad results after developing the film. There's something about the risk/reward thing that was satisfying.
The future:
- Lytro's camera that can focus anywhere AFTER taking the picture
http://www.lytro.com
- using high megapixel counts to reduce noise and avoid losing picture quality with digital zoom
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/innovation-or-hype-ars-examines-nokias-41-megapixel-smartphone-camerainnovation-or-hype-ars-examines-nokias-41-megapixel-smartphone-camera.ars
- letting users rewind an image to avoid blinking people or to capture the best moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5EcUjwLr9k
Here's my perspective, as a very, very casual photographer:
Photography is growing with digital innovation. In the old days of film, you had to do a lot of preparation before taking a good photo (unless you're lucky). You had to make sure all your settings were correct, and then take a picture through the viewfinder that may or may not resemble the final result. Underexposed and overexposed photos used to drive me nuts. Digital cameras are a bit more automated, so I guess there is a shift from setting everything manually to only making manual adjustments where necessary.
Then there's photo editing. Photography is a lot less instantaneous now. On one hand, you can fix photos to look better and to achieve certain effects. You can also print, share, delete, and so on faster. On the other hand, it makes photography less exciting because you won't get surprisingly good/bad results after developing the film. There's something about the risk/reward thing that was satisfying.
The future:
- Lytro's camera that can focus anywhere AFTER taking the picture
http://www.lytro.com
- using high megapixel counts to reduce noise and avoid losing picture quality with digital zoom
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/innovation-or-hype-ars-examines-nokias-41-megapixel-smartphone-camerainnovation-or-hype-ars-examines-nokias-41-megapixel-smartphone-camera.ars
- letting users rewind an image to avoid blinking people or to capture the best moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5EcUjwLr9k
What is a good DSLR camera under $700?
ross
Looking to upgrade from a Nikon D40 that was stolen. I'm not as interested in extra features like video as I am in picture quality. Ideally but not necessarily with a lens.
I loved my D40. It was my first DSLR. I barely took it off manual mode. I was sort of outgrowing the megapixels and limited ISO range but it was great.
Some solid advice would be greatly appreciated!
Answer
Be bold! if you don't have a lot invested in Nikon glass, take a look at the Sony A57 for 699, body only.
http://www.youtube.com/leanback#watch/vC5rKPlgXSU?listId=SRAsony%20a57&index=1
One thing you mention about video, you don't really have a choice. If you buy a new 2011 or 2012 model dSLR or dSLT camera, it will most likely have video. This does not affect stills quality, so it's just not an issue.
Nikon just announced the new D3200 camera. All Nikon dSLRs use Sony image sensors, and this one was taken from the Sony A65 and A77. A good sensor, but not great in low light, part of the problem is too many pixels (24 megapixels). So if you stick with Nikon, know that going in, also like all the entry level Nikons, it still has no auto focus motor, not an issue until you buy a lens with no motor.
So while the image quality at high ISO got better after the D40 with the D3000, and D3100, I suspect that Nikon took a step backward at high ISO with the D3200 despite that fact that Nikon does a good job with handling Sony image sensors, they can't change the laws of physics.
For better ISO performance, it might be better to go with a D3100 or D5100 or wait and see what Nikon does with the d5100 replacement.
Be bold! if you don't have a lot invested in Nikon glass, take a look at the Sony A57 for 699, body only.
http://www.youtube.com/leanback#watch/vC5rKPlgXSU?listId=SRAsony%20a57&index=1
One thing you mention about video, you don't really have a choice. If you buy a new 2011 or 2012 model dSLR or dSLT camera, it will most likely have video. This does not affect stills quality, so it's just not an issue.
Nikon just announced the new D3200 camera. All Nikon dSLRs use Sony image sensors, and this one was taken from the Sony A65 and A77. A good sensor, but not great in low light, part of the problem is too many pixels (24 megapixels). So if you stick with Nikon, know that going in, also like all the entry level Nikons, it still has no auto focus motor, not an issue until you buy a lens with no motor.
So while the image quality at high ISO got better after the D40 with the D3000, and D3100, I suspect that Nikon took a step backward at high ISO with the D3200 despite that fact that Nikon does a good job with handling Sony image sensors, they can't change the laws of physics.
For better ISO performance, it might be better to go with a D3100 or D5100 or wait and see what Nikon does with the d5100 replacement.
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