[cofe]

egg + face = nikon.

[dave]

Where is the big number 5 button?

[Paul B]

How about a modified mamiya 6 or 7 (ignoring the fact its a tethered back of course).

[dave]

How about a modified mamiya 6 or 7 (ignoring the fact its a tethered back of course).

Interesting find! You've been ebay searching mamiya then eh?

[Paul B]

I also look at cars I can't afford/afford to insure.

[Paul B]

Nice to see Nikon screwing up by releasing promo videos for the D800, filmed using 5d mk II's (unlicensed too).

https://www.facebook.com/TSOPhotography/posts/143041655818471

[tomtom]

Nice article explaining (assuming they are right) why the new '41' MP Nokia phone is so good...

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/14347_PureView_pixels_versus_the_com.php

[Paul B]

The 5d mk III (aka the D800 everyone was hoping for?)

600 EX, Including some pretty interesting (but no doubt expensive) radio flash technology from Canon (also in the update to the ST-e2, the St-e3).

Now all we need to do is wait a year or so for Yongnuo to make it affordable 

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Trying to understand this is making my brain hurt, but it does appear to allow you to refocus the images after being captured.

https://www.lytro.com/living-pictures/1698

www.lytro.com

[dave]

Weird/clever shit. You have to wonder if it'll ever catch-on in real cameras though. Like does it have some other massive disadvantages or anything like that that the advertising blurb doesn't tell you? Nice to see them going with a square image - might appeal to the rolleiflex demographic?

They're calling it a "light field camera", which is a relief, as I already own a light field camera. Saved myself some cash there.

[Ru]

Weird/clever shit. You have to wonder if it'll ever catch-on in real cameras though. Like does it have some other massive disadvantages or anything like that that the advertising blurb doesn't tell you?

Very low res final images.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

So I'm thinking of getting a new compact, as my Olympus Mju-Tough does everything brilliantly (dust proof, drop proof, water proof etc) except take decent pictures! Which is getting rather annoying.

Like the look of the S95/S100. Think the X10 may be a bit big. Any other newcomers to consider? Any views on S95vS100? are the new features worth the extra cash?

[Duma]

I've got the XZ-1 (and love it) which is perhaps the closest thing to the X10, if I was going again now I'd have the X10, larger sensor, better vid, lens not quite as bright but still looks top. It is a bit bigger though, so if you like the S100 then the X10 may be too large and XZ-1 worth a look.

[Paul B]

Like the look of the S95/S100. Think the X10 may be a bit big. Any other newcomers to consider? Any views on S95vS100? are the new features worth the extra cash?

Does the inbuilt GPS interest you? If not then why carry the extra weight...

I wish I'd gone for the S95 over the LX5 simply due to size and weight. Its the first thing that gets cut from the bag when we're doing big stuff and its starting to get frustrating.

[cofe]

The X10 isn't a small camera. S95/100 smallest, LX5 very good but a bit bigger, didn't like the XZ-1 when I was looking: feels fragile, no AE lock.

You can probably get a good price on S95.

[dave]

wasn't there something stupid with the xz1 like no direct control for ISO?

Got shortie an S95 a while back as they were getting silly cheap brand new what with the s100 coming out. Seems good although personally I've not used it much. The dial around the lens is a genius bit of user interface, who'd have thought it?

[Duma]

the dial round the lens is great - they stole it for the XZ-1. there's is no ISO dial, but it's one button away - almost didn't get it on the basis of this, but it hasn't really bothered me. Doesn't feel fragile to me - much better build quality than the s95 I've played with. If size is a big issue then s95 is prob best bet, like folk have said, could get a deal now the s100's out. Can't see it being worth the s100 myself. I got the XZ-1 over the LX5 for the lens, and it is lovely.

[cofe]

Also, the lens cap on the LX5 is annoying...

I'd have a look at a few before buying. You're welcome to check the LX5 out this week.

[Paul B]

Also, the lens cap on the LX5 is annoying...

I'd have a look at a few before buying. You're welcome to check the LX5 out this week.

you can change it for an auto lens cap if you fancy.

[cofe]

like the Ricoh ones? Have you (which one?)?

[Paul B]

I haven't bothered. I'm hoping someone (anyone?) with an S95 thinks they've made the wrong choice and wants a metal bodied sturdier camera instead.

There are plenty on ebay and even a few vids showing mod's for the LX3.

[Duma]

mmmmm pretty

[Johnny Brown]

I've got 5 OM bodies ion the cupboard next to me, so this could be a hard one to resist. Reviews seems good... could do with a few more primes though. The 12-60 kit lens even has a focus lock button - Oly way ahead yet again.

[Paul B]

Trying to understand this is making my brain hurt, but it does appear to allow you to refocus the images after being captured.

https://www.lytro.com/living-pictures/1698

www.lytro.com

Digitalrev have a video about this now:

http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalRevCom

[Johnny Brown]

Not sure if this belongs here exactly but .... I notice dpreview are excited by the Oly OM-D M5: "arguably the most likeable mirrorless model yet".

Harrison's had one in yesterday. Everyone said they are smaller than you expect... and indeed it was. Very neat.