Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 29, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, nudge said: The new Canon EOS R5 is expected to be quite an ambitious camera overall, but this just blew my mind. It has Animal Eye Autofocus... and it's bloody impressive... If only they weren't so expensive but I suppose someone has to bear the brunt of R+D. What I liked the most about that sensor and how it tracks eye movement was that when you look at the Hyena tracking it does it in extremely low light and then it tracks it with frame stutter to allow point shots. I suppose facial tracking is easy but tracking with that kind of light intensity is very very impressive. Might have to go to a store when I get the chance and try this one out its supposedly shipping end of this month? Edited July 29, 2020 by Mel81x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Mel81x said: If only they weren't so expensive but I suppose someone has to bear the brunt of R+D. What I liked the most about that sensor and how it tracks eye movement was that when you look at the Hyena tracking it does it in extremely low light and then it tracks it with frame stutter to allow point shots. I suppose facial tracking is easy but tracking with that kind of light intensity is very very impressive. Might have to go to a store when I get the chance and try this one out its supposedly shipping end of this month? Nevermind the hyena, it's the lion that blew me away at the very start of the video... It's almost completely dark, and the AF still manages to get the eye, even before the lion emerges from the darkness - and that's with a f/5 aperture! Very impressive and completely game changing... I also love how it automatically focuses on the face/head and the body of the animal at the very instant it loses track of the eye, and when goes straight back to it once it's detected again. AF points selection on the Touchscreen as well as the joystick is nice. Also 12 fps using mechanical shutter and 20 fps using the electrical one is completely mental! Hope the technology will trickle down do the models not intended for pros too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 29, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, nudge said: Nevermind the hyena, it's the lion that blew me away at the very start of the video... It's almost completely dark, and the AF still manages to get the eye, even before the lion emerges from the darkness - and that's with a f/5 aperture! Very impressive and completely game changing... I also love how it automatically focuses on the face/head and the body of the animal at the very instant it loses track of the eye, and when goes straight back to it once it's detected again. AF points selection on the Touchscreen as well as the joystick is nice. Also 12 fps using mechanical shutter and 20 fps using the electrical one is completely mental! Hope the technology will trickle down do the models not intended for pros too... I think that's the idea eventually, it is way too impressive to not let it trickle down to lower models. When that is, however, is a whole different question. I imagine it comes to the mid-high ranges first then to everything else. The spec sheet for the new sensor and the AF point system is also very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mel81x said: I think that's the idea eventually, it is way too impressive to not let it trickle down to lower models. When that is, however, is a whole different question. I imagine it comes to the mid-high ranges first then to everything else. The spec sheet for the new sensor and the AF point system is also very impressive. Yeah, they will have to, especially considering that Sony already has the technology on both their higher range and mid range cameras; A6400 for example costs less than a 1000€, and while it's not a full frame camera like R5/R6 and most of the specs are understandably way behind the new Canon models, it still boasts a better AF acquisition speed which is very impressive (0.02s compared to Canon's 0.05)... That's why I love competition, it makes high end technological innovations accessible and affordable for a regular user pretty soon after they hit the market... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 29, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, nudge said: Yeah, they will have to, especially considering that Sony already has the technology on both their higher range and mid range cameras; A6400 for example costs less than a 1000€, and while it's not a full frame camera like R5/R6 and most of the specs are understandably way behind the new Canon models, it still boasts a better AF acquisition speed which is very impressive (0.02s compared to Canon's 0.05)... That's why I love competition, it makes high end technological innovations accessible and affordable for a regular user pretty soon after they hit the market... This is pretty much why I hate it when you have one product in a space catering to a community that has a requirement for integration into their workflows. Sure, the example states a minuscule difference in acquisition speeds but the kicker is the price and this is where Canon have never really backed down. Granted they've let third parties do most of that legwork for them by building addons and products which they can then use with their core base but at the end of the day this is good for the consumer. I can't wait to see what the other quiet competitor in this space Nikon does now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 A few snaps I took on a hike yesterday around Algonquin. \ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 29, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Mpache said: A few snaps I took on a hike yesterday around Algonquin. Wait, you took a picture of you taking a picture That's some inception shit right there. (nice photos, 2nd one is my favourite) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Mpache said: A few snaps I took on a hike yesterday around Algonquin. \ Have you been to Bamf? If you look photos, you are in a great part of the world, although I would highly recommend a visit to Teton or Zion, absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eco said: Have you been to Bamf? If you look photos, you are in a great part of the world, although I would highly recommend a visit to Teton or Zion, absolutely stunning. Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, nudge said: Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge? Ha - I have never been, but it's actually spelled Banff National Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Eco said: Ha - I have never been, but it's actually spelled Banff National Park Yeah, I know. Was just messing about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just now, nudge said: Yeah, I know. Was just messing about... Ha, I'm well aware. Just wanted to clarify to our buddy @Mpache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, Eco said: Have you been to Bamf? If you look photos, you are in a great part of the world, although I would highly recommend a visit to Teton or Zion, absolutely stunning. I have not, nor Alberta. I would love to go. The west part of Canada is stunning. All of it, I've only been to BC once and I fell in love with the landscape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 29, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/kodak-soars-another-40percent-after-trump-announces-deal-to-manufacture-generic-drug-ingredients.html#:~:text=Markets-,Kodak shares soar 400% in wild ride after Trump taps,giant to make drug ingredients&text=Eastman Kodak shares soared on,response to the coronavirus pandemic. While I know this is photography thread this is semi-photography news. Well done Kodak, well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mel81x said: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/kodak-soars-another-40percent-after-trump-announces-deal-to-manufacture-generic-drug-ingredients.html#:~:text=Markets-,Kodak shares soar 400% in wild ride after Trump taps,giant to make drug ingredients&text=Eastman Kodak shares soared on,response to the coronavirus pandemic. While I know this is photography thread this is semi-photography news. Well done Kodak, well done. Adaptability and diversification is the key to business success and sustainability; great stuff by Kodak...I believe they were already selling industrial chemicals for quite a while, getting into pharmaceuticals is certainly going to be huge for them. (Don't stop making film though, thank you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 Also while we're on Kodak, this is a very interesting read: https://www.businessinsider.com/this-man-invented-the-digital-camera-in-1975-and-his-bosses-at-kodak-never-let-it-see-the-light-of-day-2015-8 Kodak employee Steven Sasson was the first one to invent a digital camera... in 1975. They developed it further into what became the first ever DSLR in 1989, only for Kodak to reject it because they were afraid it would affect their film sales negatively. He started with this prototype in 1975: ...and turned it into this in 1989: It had a 1.2 megapixel sensor, and used image compression and memory cards. Just imagine if the bosses at Kodak had embraced the idea and new technology at that time...instead of getting into the market way too late and bankrupting in 2012. A lot of missed opportunities there. @Mel81x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 29, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 30 minutes ago, nudge said: Also while we're on Kodak, this is a very interesting read: https://www.businessinsider.com/this-man-invented-the-digital-camera-in-1975-and-his-bosses-at-kodak-never-let-it-see-the-light-of-day-2015-8 Kodak employee Steven Sasson was the first one to invent a digital camera... in 1975. They developed it further into what became the first ever DSLR in 1989, only for Kodak to reject it because they were afraid it would affect their film sales negatively. He started with this prototype in 1975: What a great read. I think so many factors are obscure to the big decision makers when it comes to taking risk. They were worried that their film business was at risk and fair play on that but I think Kodak was making so much money that they could have taken that risk. The other impeding factor would have been the commercial viability of that tech to the common person because if you put it out then you have to maintain it and maybe the surrounding tech was not ready. Still, missed opportunity and they may have been in a very different position today because of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 29, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: What a great read. I think so many factors are obscure to the big decision makers when it comes to taking risk. They were worried that their film business was at risk and fair play on that but I think Kodak was making so much money that they could have taken that risk. The other impeding factor would have been the commercial viability of that tech to the common person because if you put it out then you have to maintain it and maybe the surrounding tech was not ready. Still, missed opportunity and they may have been in a very different position today because of it. There's another great (and long) read on PetaPixel, a very well researched analysis on why Fuji survived and thrived while Kodak died a slow but sure death. In short, it was lack of diversification and failure to adapt its business models to the changing market, but the article goes deep into it. One of the best pieces I have ever read on the topic, give it a go when you have some spare time... https://petapixel.com/2018/10/19/why-kodak-died-and-fujifilm-thrived-a-tale-of-two-film-companies/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted August 7, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted August 7, 2020 This is so cool! Apparently, you can also do it with beer... I checked their website, and the results are pretty cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 7, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, nudge said: This is so cool! Apparently, you can also do it with beer... I checked their website, and the results are pretty cool. I liked the final results in the scanner. Seemed to be under-exposed a bit with the bright light shots but then it seemed totally fine with the more closer ones. His coffee videos and takes on different types of coffee are very good imo. The amount of detail he goes into and how he explains the brewing/prep process are what I like the most about his videos. Edited August 7, 2020 by Mel81x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted August 8, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2020 19 hours ago, Mel81x said: I liked the final results in the scanner. Seemed to be under-exposed a bit with the bright light shots but then it seemed totally fine with the more closer ones. His coffee videos and takes on different types of coffee are very good imo. The amount of detail he goes into and how he explains the brewing/prep process are what I like the most about his videos. I think I'm going to try it with my next B&W roll...just need to get some fixer. I'm very intrigued, and it's appealing not to have to deal with harsher chemicals. I'm also reading that if used to develop colour negatives, it gives them a sepia tone. Pretty cool too... I'm loving this sample: More here, the portraits look fantastic too... https://www.diyphotography.net/caffenol-processing-film-coffee-supermarket-ingredients/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 One from today in the Sussex countryside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takezo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 15, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 15, 2020 Have a very specific requirement and maybe I am looking for it all wrong but I am looking for a boom-arm that supports a 1/4 screw that can extend out onto a table for a camera (classic/mobile) to do some video work for a project. Anyone have any ideas what I should be looking for specifically? It's kind of like a mic boom-arm but it would allow the video capture device to shift over the table and attaching a gimbal for X-axis rotation or Y/Z if required. I am coming up blank in a lot of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted August 15, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted August 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Have a very specific requirement and maybe I am looking for it all wrong but I am looking for a boom-arm that supports a 1/4 screw that can extend out onto a table for a camera (classic/mobile) to do some video work for a project. Anyone have any ideas what I should be looking for specifically? It's kind of like a mic boom-arm but it would allow the video capture device to shift over the table and attaching a gimbal for X-axis rotation or Y/Z if required. I am coming up blank in a lot of places. Not sure I understand this correctly, but woudn't a tripod with a horizontal arm extension and a 360° ballhead do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.