Is 35mm Obsolete?

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slashbinslashbash

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Gintaras said:
I agree..."photo engineers" would keep on and one discussion about cameras...
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Dude, stop with the e-peen. The OP's question was about photographic technology. He got answers discussing photographic technology.

The "how to be a better photographer" discussion is completely separate. It's quite tiresome to hear "the camera doesn't matter" over and over again.... if that's so, then why don't you sell your DSLR and buy a little $100 P&S?

Notice, AnandTech is a tech site, and this is a technical forum, just look at the name of it: "Digital and Video Cameras"! "Cameras", not "Photography" or "Photo Technique" or "Who can take better pictures".... CAMERAS. I.e., hardware.
 
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alkemyst

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slashbinslashbash said:
Dude, stop with the e-peen. The OP's question was about photographic technology. He got answers discussing photographic technology.

The "how to be a better photographer" discussion is completely separate. It's quite tiresome to hear "the camera doesn't matter" over and over again.... if that's so, then why don't you sell your DSLR and buy a little $100 P&S?

Notice, AnandTech is a tech site, and this is a technical forum, just look at the name of it: "Digital and Video Cameras"! "Cameras", not "Photography" or "Photo Technique" or "Who can take better pictures".... CAMERAS. I.e., hardware.
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Anandtech is far from just a tech site on it's forums.
 
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slashbinslashbash

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alkemyst said:
Anandtech is far from just a tech site on it's forums.
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I get that, but look at the forum categories: "Social" is where OT, P&N, L&R, etc. live. FS/FT and HD are in "Merchandise and Shopping". The rest of the forum categories and forum names, are technology oriented.

Plus, the OP's original question (look at the name of the thread) specifically asked about camera technology. It did not ask how to take better photos. It did not ask anything about artistry, or the ability to win photo contests. And this guy has the nerve to say "some people would rather talk about cameras" and some nonsensical thing about balls.... come on. Put your e-peen back in your pants, nobody wants to look at it.
 
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Syborg1211

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slashbinslashbash said:
I get that, but look at the forum categories: "Social" is where OT, P&N, L&R, etc. live. FS/FT and HD are in "Merchandise and Shopping". The rest of the forum categories and forum names, are technology oriented.

Plus, the OP's original question (look at the name of the thread) specifically asked about camera technology. It did not ask how to take better photos. It did not ask anything about artistry, or the ability to win photo contests. And this guy has the nerve to say "some people would rather talk about cameras" and some nonsensical thing about balls.... come on. Put your e-peen back in your pants, nobody wants to look at it.
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Should start going into the video card or CPU forums and tell gamers not to worry about framerates or ping and that gamer skill is all that matters. Wonder how they'd take to that?
 
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alkemyst

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slashbinslashbash said:
I get that, but look at the forum categories: "Social" is where OT, P&N, L&R, etc. live. FS/FT and HD are in "Merchandise and Shopping". The rest of the forum categories and forum names, are technology oriented.

Plus, the OP's original question (look at the name of the thread) specifically asked about camera technology. It did not ask how to take better photos. It did not ask anything about artistry, or the ability to win photo contests. And this guy has the nerve to say "some people would rather talk about cameras" and some nonsensical thing about balls.... come on. Put your e-peen back in your pants, nobody wants to look at it.
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It's not about epeen like your signature tries to prove.

This is the only photag area of the forums.

My e-peen can't fit in my pants.

Just sayin'
 
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slashbinslashbash

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alkemyst said:
It's not about epeen like your signature tries to prove.

This is the only photag area of the forums.

My e-peen can't fit in my pants.

Just sayin'
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First off, I wasn't directing any comments at you. Secondly, LOL, did you see the post above where he whipped out his gallery of photos that he put into competitions on dpreview?

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=35417489&postcount=49

Please, tell me in what universe is that not an e-peen move?

And lastly, my sig lists gear that is on average pretty old. 2006 Mac Pro, 2005 PC, 2005 5D. Only thing somewhat recent is my MBP which is 2 years old now. Main point of listing that stuff is to show people that I at least have some idea what I'm talking about. A lot of people ask about specific lenses, and it's handy for people to know that I either own a particular lens or one comparable to what they're asking about. So many times you find people on photography sites who recommend lens X or Y, when they have never used it, much less owned it. Doesn't mean they don't have a valid opinion, but there's always more authenticity when someone has actually plunked down their own money for an item, whether it's a video card, a DSLR, a car, or a smartphone.
 
alkemyst

alkemyst

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slashbinslashbash said:
First off, I wasn't directing any comments at you. Secondly, LOL, did you see the post above where he whipped out his gallery of photos that he put into competitions on dpreview?

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=35417489&postcount=49

Please, tell me in what universe is that not an e-peen move?

And lastly, my sig lists gear that is on average pretty old. 2006 Mac Pro, 2005 PC, 2005 5D. Only thing somewhat recent is my MBP which is 2 years old now. Main point of listing that stuff is to show people that I at least have some idea what I'm talking about. A lot of people ask about specific lenses, and it's handy for people to know that I either own a particular lens or one comparable to what they're asking about. So many times you find people on photography sites who recommend lens X or Y, when they have never used it, much less owned it. Doesn't mean they don't have a valid opinion, but there's always more authenticity when someone has actually plunked down their own money for an item, whether it's a video card, a DSLR, a car, or a smartphone.
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Stay on topic was what I was trying to say
 
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Gintaras said:
"A Bad Dancer always does blame his bad dancing on his balls - he needs new balls, he can't dance good with balls he has"...
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what does that have to do with the price of tea in china?
 
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Gintaras said:
"A Bad Dancer always does blame his bad dancing on his balls - he needs new balls, he can't dance good with balls he has"...
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C'mon Gint, don't be modest and put this stuff in quotes....we all know that this is your original material! Claim it, man...

JR
 
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slashbinslashbash said:
Dude, stop with the e-peen. The OP's question was about photographic technology. He got answers discussing photographic technology.
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Dude: OP:

justin4pack said:
Im wanting to buy a starter camera for my wife to play with. I can get a decent setup with lenses and body and extras for around $50 Im just noting to put out $300 to $600 on a dslr and her not use it.
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Nothing about photo engineering...And correct answer to OP would be simple: An Entry Lever DSLR...and what he did...


slashbinslashbash said:
The "how to be a better photographer" discussion is completely separate. It's quite tiresome to hear "the camera doesn't matter" over and over again.... if that's so, then why don't you sell your DSLR and buy a little $100 P&S?
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Do I have to report to you what camera I need and what for?
If I'll need another camera, I wouldn't ask opinions on here to begin with...And I'll be able to find out myself what do I need...

slashbinslashbash said:
Notice, AnandTech is a tech site, and this is a technical forum, just look at the name of it: "Digital and Video Cameras"! "Cameras", not "Photography" or "Photo Technique" or "Who can take better pictures".... CAMERAS. I.e., hardware.
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It's a forum for people...some do know what they're talking about, so - don't...
I do know, that some can not "google themselves" to a forums/sites where they could get better answers - let's say about Photography: dpreview...Video: videohelp.com.....
 
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Syborg1211

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Gintaras said:
It's a forum for people...some do know what they're talking about, so - don't...
I do know, that some can not "google themselves" to a forums/sites where they could get better answers - let's say about Photography: dpreview...Video: videohelp.com.....
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Please explain to us what a "better answer" is?

If someone asks "what camera should I buy?" and everyone just responds and says "the camera doesn't matter", how much help did you provide the person? The person still has no clue what camera to pick...

The OP asked a question about cameras, and we all provided our opinions. The OP read our opinions, made his own decision, and is happy with it so far. What more could you ask for, besides asking for trolls such as yourself to stop derailing threads?
 
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Gintaras

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Syborg1211 said:
Please explain to us what a "better answer" is?

If someone asks "what camera should I buy?" and everyone just responds and says "the camera doesn't matter", how much help did you provide the person? The person still has no clue what camera to pick...

The OP asked a question about cameras, and we all provided our opinions. The OP read our opinions, made his own decision, and is happy with it so far. What more could you ask for, besides asking for trolls such as yourself to stop derailing threads?
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I could explain, but I don't want to...you should be able to understand it yourself....
I just gave some tips...not interested?

On your OP: " Printing big"
 
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iGas

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Gintaras said:
Let's compare...This is "chart" of mine camera

I'm pretty satisfied considering I'm an amateur and photo hobbyist...

Now, post your "chart"...not someone else, but YOURS - YOUR OWN Photo's...taken by camera you have...

And we might have something to compare...
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Let's play along.

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A random picture that I took a few weeks back. Canon 5D MKII & 70-200L f/4 IS.

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I took this picture in Costa Rica using the Canon S95.
 
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justin4pack said:
Im wanting to buy a starter camera for my wife to play with. I can get a decent setup with lenses and body and extras for around $50 Im just noting to put out $300 to $600 on a dslr and her not use it.
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35mm Film is not obsolete and has some appeal. Google "lomography", at least it'll be interesting reading. If I were getting a starter 35mm film camera I would get a refurbished Olympus Trip 35.

JR
 
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