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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · just had an argument with a guy praising the new 5d | |
kabraxcis wrote:
perhaps i didn't explain his argument well enough, although there was hardly one to explain. he basically stated that the new 5d is the MF killer and that it would allow for X Y Z based on superior MP count. As he then stated he shot with an 5d3 and a 150 macro and needed the croppability to use for closeups of eyelashes or such, I asked him why he didn't use extension tubes or move to a higher MP count system for such uses. an a7r does not require additional glass, just a minor adjustment to workflow for what i can only imagine is not his main work-topic. he could still shoot the 5d3 for normal shoots, and use a higher MP body for eyebrow shoots or whatever else. he had no answer to this except that he had $12k in his canon system, implying the "glass investment" was too strong to move systems.
Yet it is hard to understand his glass rule as he was quoting his strong investment in Canon, yet had no explanation why he did not take in an a7r nor move onto medium format, as would be logical given the investment and his focus. his arguments for the new 5d were solely based on MP count, and given his shooting conditions it doesn't make much sense to stick to 35mm dslrs, much less 5d3s. basically, he maxed out his options on an inherently less valuable system for his objective (35mm) and is now quoting his investment as too big to move onto the next format (MF). it's like he maxed out his (insert small car here) and now can't make the move to the (next sized car here) when he really just values the higher output engine (MP). pretty stupid if you ask me
As for his choices, they are obviously his to make, but a large portion of the population cannot think for themselves and always make a wrong decision. him being happy with his flawed decision does not make said flawed decision correct...Show more →
Why don't you offer to send your A7r to him, so that he can test it out without having to put out any money and possibly be unhappy.
A bit of advice from someone that's been around a little. If you can't control it, don't worry about it. You will have less stress in your life.
Edited on Feb 07, 2015 at 02:29 AM · View previous versions
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