CIPA August 2025: Signs of Correction

[snapshot]

It's also very expensive and a huge hurdle that many will decide is not worth the cost because there just aren't enough benefits.

for static subjects, even I might not see enough benefits.

 

[roby17269]

David_B said:
It's also very expensive and a huge hurdle that many will decide is not worth the cost because there just aren't enough benefits.

for static subjects, even I might not see enough benefits.

Even for static portraiture, a mirrorless will hit focus on the eye more frequently than a DSLR.
And mirrorless is much better if you use manual focus lenses (e.g. TS)

But I do agree that each one needs to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons (costs mainly) for their photography

 

[snapshot]

Even for static portraiture, a mirrorless will hit focus on the eye more frequently than a DSLR.
And mirrorless is much better if you use manual focus lenses (e.g. TS)

But I do agree that each one needs to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons (costs mainly) for their photography

for manual focus on static subjects, i do like the r5 focus assist -- super cool. but a test shot or two and check focus on the mag-ed in image on the back screen (or better yet in the studio an attached monitor) does fine also.

 

[justaCanonuser]

Compact cameras are a stunning phenomenon these days, given the fact that most smartphones deliver quite good images (good enough for casual shootings). Some years ago they were nearly dead, but now they have a sort of retro coolness factor revival (I know that from the teens in my family). Obviously, compacts are the undeads of camera segments

Well, everything that helps the classic camera industry to survive economically is appreciated...

 

[justaCanonuser]

i stuck with 5D4 and its 7 fps until R5 arrived

I traded in my 5D4 past Saturday for an R5 II. Time was ripe, I decided after using my R7 extensively since it came out... That said, I got a lot of nice BIF shots even with 6 fps only with my old 5D3, because it was the first camera I had in my hands that delivered reliable in-focus shots with my vintage EF 500mm f/4.5 (plus 1.4x TC III). But in many settings modern ML cameras with animal/ eye AF are superior, e.g. with vivid backgrounds or if a bird sits deeply in a bush and you want it tack sharp aiming through a hole in the branches...

 

[roby17269]

for manual focus on static subjects, i do like the r5 focus assist -- super cool. but a test shot or two and check focus on the mag-ed in image on the back screen (or better yet in the studio an attached monitor) does fine also.

true... assuming that you have time and that you trust the back screen (an attached monitor would be best of course)

 

[ShowMeTheEagles]

Difficult to interpret, that's true...
Seems, that built-in lens cameras are gaining ground, because people recognize, that cell phone cameras cannot handle everything.
But ILC are still too big for those people, Vloggers, etc.

Yeah, I see more than a few older people and tweens with Nikon Coolpix P bodies when I'm at local parks looking for birds. They have ILC-like zoom range without the weight that this group can't handle. Nikon owns that demo w/ no competition.

I think Vloggers are a different because the bodies they use are video-centric. They tend to either use their phone with a gimbal or go all-in with pro-level bodies and lenses. An iPhone's video capabilities are better than its stills.

 

[melgross]

Typically only if they're traveling to the USA.

Or Russia, or China, or a lot of other countries.

 

[Del Paso]

Typically only if they're traveling to the USA.

Yes, I would never take my usual Iphone to the USA, fearing a Homeland Security MAGA could read some of my posts or Whatsapp messages about you guess what or whom...
Yet, when visiting real democracies, I always use my regular phone.
Sad!

 

[Del Paso]

Or Russia, or China, or a lot of other countries.

North Korea, China, Russia and the USA on the same list. Isn't this sheer madness?

 

[Del Paso]

I've just come back from Japan.
Many, many cellphones, of course, but also lots of newer compact cameras, mostly from Canon, Sony and Fuji.
APS/C seem to dominate the interchangeable lens market, I only saw, in 3 weeks, about 6-8 FFs, 60% Canon, 20% Nikon, 20% Sony. This is purely subjective, not sales statistics!
And I was the only one with 2 (visible!) cameras...
PS: It was still hot, sometimes also heavily raining on my 2 R5 IIs, yet not a single issue, like freezing etc... Seems the software update was successful!

 

[melgross]

North Korea, China, Russia and the USA on the same list. Isn't this sheer madness?

The reality of my own experiences coming in and out of the USA is that it’s extremely unlikely they’ll want to see your phone. It’s never happened to me, my wife, or anyone else on line near me, so I think it’s pretty safe. But the problem is that you can’t be 100% certain. We’ll see what happens with everything when the orange man is gone.