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General Discussion => Hobbies & Crafts => Topic started by: sam on January 16, 2010, 21:37

Title: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: sam on January 16, 2010, 21:37

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There’s a new camera category in town. It’s EVIL, and it’s going to kick your DSLR’s ass. EVIL stands for Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens, and is our favorite acronym for cameras like the Olympus Pen, the Lumix GF1 and the Samsung NX10. These small, mirrorless, finderless cameras can fit in a pocket and outperform bulky DSLRs. Here’s why your next camera will probably be EVIL.

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Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Clive on January 16, 2010, 22:46

I shall wait until they come down in price but I can see their advantages.  My Sony Cybershot, which has served me well I might add, takes an age to kick in after I press the button. 

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: sam on January 17, 2010, 01:02

my canon ixus point and click is bloody fast.. though over time its gotten slower, in particular building up charge for the flash... I'd like a better camera but I also dont like the idea of carrying lots of lens etc around with me.

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 10:42

Oddly, that's exactly what I do like, Sam. Primes are so much better than zooms, and only marginally less convenient.

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 12:35

I think I already have one of those - the Panasonic G1, don't I, Rik?   :blush:

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 12:40

You do. Now take it out of its box. ;D

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 13:13

I really should.  Spring is on the way!   :woot:

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 16:41

At least that's what they say... ;)

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 17:20

I shall make sure - by ordering one of these (http://www.bigroadstudios.com/di_sketch/images/slinky.jpg).

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 17:21

 ;D

I thought they were called slinkies?

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 17:32

:smartarse: 

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 17:33

 ;D

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Clive on January 17, 2010, 18:33

Quote from: Rik on January 17, 2010, 17:21

;D

I thought they were called slinkies?

Fond memories.  I loved my Slinkie.   ;D

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 18:35

I loved Sue's slinky.  :devil:

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: sam on January 17, 2010, 20:45

I guess when I have a car etc (oh we do now.. I just can't drive - we got a Clio for Lizzie to drive me around over Christmas  o:) ) I might be more tempted with all the big lenses.. but to be honest I prefer much bigger lenses than the type you can put in a bag.

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 23:52

I didn't think you did pocket sized lenses, Sam.  ;)

Title: Re: 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Post by: sam on January 18, 2010, 00:16

Quote from: Simon on January 17, 2010, 23:52

I didn't think you did pocket sized lenses, Sam.  ;)

definitely not.