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    Is mirrorless the way forward?

    On the topic title, after having tried both, I think mirrorless is the way forward except for a very limited amount of people. However, you should try both in a shop and see how they feel. You could also get a second hand FX camera for pretty cheap, use that for a year whilst getting lenses for...
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    Sometimes you just need to stand your ground...

    I don't quite agree with this one. Some people really love to make trouble out of every single little thing they can, and you really should stand your ground. I do however think, it depends on the kind of photograph. If the person in the frame is large, a prominent subject, then I would opt to...
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    Talk to me about bags!

    I second a camera insert. I have used slings, over-the-shoulder, backpacks but still I like a regular insert in a comfortable backpack the most. In particular, I like this one...
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    Having to start over again

    I tend to disagree with most here, and not say you should stick with Nikon. Instead, I suggest you go out to a shop and try the cameras in your hands. Maybe ask around to find people in your area with cameras you are interested in or second hand sellers. Just try out and see how they feel. Who...
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    Street photography in France?

    Do you know if this also holds if the Eiffel tower is merely a small portion of your image, i.e. not the main subject? For example taking a landscape shot of the roofs and the eiffel tower at night just happens to be in it. From what I understand you could even get in trouble for that since...
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    Nikon D800 or D7200?

    For those interested, I have the following two albums with some sample pictures: Mitake mountain, Tokyo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/159623673@N02/albums/72157711230748281 Yokohama: https://www.flickr.com/photos/159623673@N02/albums/72157711231491697 On a side note, I have actually found that...
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    Nikon D800 or D7200?

    Well I shot both lenses during a hike, and both are working fantastically now. The D800 sure is a beast, and what others have mentioned you do have to really watch your shooting technique because if you are not having everything under control you can see motion blur. So far though, I have...
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    Nikon D800 or D7200?

    I just returned the 24 70 and got a replacement, which focusses great. So far the sharpness is impressive even wide open. Whilst at the shop I also saw an 80-200 in great condition for a great price, so after the recommendations of everyone here decided to get that one as well. Tomorrow I will...
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    Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD SP Coma issue?

    Alright! The shop had another copy, needed to pay a bit extra since it was in better condition, but this one focusses fine and the difference is enormous. So for anyone in the future reading this thread, beware, this lens has quality control issues as I have read online and experienced myself as...
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    Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD SP Coma issue?

    I just tried the test, and it seems that no element in the lens is de-centered. But still, holding the images side by side with a cheaper 18-140mm 3.5 to 5.6G ED you can clearly see that the 2.8 is having serious issues. Tonight I will go back to the shop and see what they think of it. Thank...
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    Editing software, and photo organisation.

    I must firstly admit that I don't organize everything very well, but I plan to do a large re-structuring of my files soon. I use lightroom as editing suite, and it also organizes your pictures in some way. As for file folder structuring, I read a great article, paraphrased it explained that you...
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    Street photography in France?

    Are you sure this is the case in France? It is a public space and at least in most places in Europe you are fairly free to photograph whatever/whoever you want in them. I think it would be quite an interesting subject in terms of legal discussion. Even if someone or something is in your frame...
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    Anyone else fallen out of love with Flickr?

    The recent changes to flickr have not been in the right direction I feel, but it still is a superior platform to others out there. People post images there for the hobby of taking pictures, whilst for example instagram is more of a social media where people post every single picture of their...
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    Beginner Absolute beginner .... Looking at getting a DSLR but not sure which to get and why.

    I tend to disagree, I think the second hand route will yield him a better camera, with more room for growing and also making it easier to learn on. The 'advanced' controls make him not have to dive into a menu all the time, making him focus more on taking pictures, instead of handling the...
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    Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD SP Coma issue?

    Ah that sure is a shame. The rest of the lens is quite lovely, decent build quality, not too heavy and when stopped down very sharp. I don't think the shop where I bought it has a second one of these, so that would mean I need to look for alternatives. That sure is a shame. I must say that the...
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