interesting article both for and against FF

philmorley · 10-16-2008, 04:51 PM

I really dont want to start another apcsc vs ff thread but this is an article that discusses both sides of the argument that I thought some people may find interesting (its for sony a900 but still interesting)

Do you really need an Alpha 900? | Photoclub Alpha

(how about we keep it nice and civil and not comment one or the other

)

(oh and if your not interested, just ignore the whole thread

)

geauxpez · 10-16-2008, 05:38 PM

Nice dose of perspective. Something all photographers need now and then.

KungPOW · 10-16-2008, 05:40 PM

mmmm...

Full frame goodness.

I want one. Maybe not my next camera, but at least the one after the next. Maybe Pentax will be in the FF game also by then.

If not, I have other options. And like the author states, "its a whole new system".

So a whole new system with Pentax or Canikon, unless Pentax can deliver.

...Where is that fire exit now?...

Venturi · 10-16-2008, 07:25 PM

Good read. Nice to see all the pros and cons of both formats layed out in an objective manner without all the punditry and vitriol.

mithrandir · 10-16-2008, 09:04 PM

Thanks for posting. It feeds the thought process and makes you appreciate what you have.

Jonson PL · 10-17-2008, 12:40 AM

Thanks for the link.

An oversized reflex mirror for maximum brightness and coverage, would be a sweet thing for APS-C also.

He is good at mentioning the Pro's and Cons. I had not thought of this one :
"You will lose the great benefit of APS-C, a top grade general purpose zoom offering a far more useful long end than the 24-70mm does on full frame. Don’t imagine the 24-105mm can do this job; I have one, and there is no comparison. The 16-80mm CZ on APS-C is a much better lens all round than the Sony SAL 24-105mm on full frame."

My computer is not fast, even with the K10 files. No FF without a new faster computer. I do think the A900 brings some interesting features to the table though. Looking forward to more full reviews.

10-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#1
philmorley Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in a house in Armidale, Australia Posts: 472	interesting article both for and against FF I really dont want to start another apcsc vs ff thread but this is an article that discusses both sides of the argument that I thought some people may find interesting (its for sony a900 but still interesting) Do you really need an Alpha 900? \| Photoclub Alpha (how about we keep it nice and civil and not comment one or the other ) (oh and if your not interested, just ignore the whole thread )

10-17-2008, 12:40 AM	#6
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Thanks for the link. An oversized reflex mirror for maximum brightness and coverage, would be a sweet thing for APS-C also. He is good at mentioning the Pro's and Cons. I had not thought of this one : "You will lose the great benefit of APS-C, a top grade general purpose zoom offering a far more useful long end than the 24-70mm does on full frame. Don’t imagine the 24-105mm can do this job; I have one, and there is no comparison. The 16-80mm CZ on APS-C is a much better lens all round than the Sony SAL 24-105mm on full frame." My computer is not fast, even with the K10 files. No FF without a new faster computer. I do think the A900 brings some interesting features to the table though. Looking forward to more full reviews. Last edited by Jonson PL; 10-17-2008 at 07:03 AM.

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10-16-2008, 05:38 PM	#2
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Nice dose of perspective. Something all photographers need now and then.

10-16-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	mmmm... Full frame goodness. I want one. Maybe not my next camera, but at least the one after the next. Maybe Pentax will be in the FF game also by then. If not, I have other options. And like the author states, "its a whole new system". So a whole new system with Pentax or Canikon, unless Pentax can deliver. ...Where is that fire exit now?...

10-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Good read. Nice to see all the pros and cons of both formats layed out in an objective manner without all the punditry and vitriol.

10-16-2008, 09:04 PM	#5
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	Thanks for posting. It feeds the thought process and makes you appreciate what you have.