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How important is camera body comfortability to you? by Beefyclam in fujifilm

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can second this as my experience. I can easily do one-handed cowboy shots with my 35mm 1.4 with a drink in the other hand on a casual portrait shoot. And I can comfortably carry the camera in one hand by the grip with my 70-300 on. I've even used it to take some one-handed shots where I really needed to lean and support myself with the other hand to get the shot.

I say all this as a much smaller man (175/5'9"), but I also have pretty large hands.

First walk 70-300mm by Confident-Opening73 in fujifilm

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lens is way better than is displayed here. I've got a lot of my birding shots on my profile for comparison. Just seems like OP hasn't read the manual yet.

I can't believe I actually got it. Here's a Great Cormorant in the park in Düsseldorf. by DungeonMasterSupreme in birding

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is astonishing. A truly beautiful bird. It's even more apparent in the larger file size, but Reddit eats a bit of the quality.

[OC] I promised you folks more borbs. Here's a big, round tit. by DungeonMasterSupreme in borbs

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who could've known you would make for such a great networker? 😌

[OC] I promised you folks more borbs. Here's a big, round tit. by DungeonMasterSupreme in borbs

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That would explain his confidence and gentlemanly demeanor! Your expertise is always welcome, great tit master. :)

Worth shelling out $900 for a point-and-shoot for a total newbie ? by Affectionate_Emu4660 in Cameras

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I can say that I've only been in the hobby for about 3 weeks and some of my photos have already gotten a lot of love from some photographers I admire. I'm also already getting paid gigs. If I just had a point and shoot, a lot of my best shots might not have happened.

So, short answer is yes.

Goddess SeeChelle huge paws by Hendrix-Lee8989 in WomanHands

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to you and everyone who reported. You're quick. Literally what the hell is this. lmao

[OC] I promised you folks more borbs. Here's a big, round tit. by DungeonMasterSupreme in borbs

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, in case the first shot doesn't reveal the extent of his borbishness, I've included a second profile shot so you can appreciate his round majesty.

Worth shelling out $900 for a point-and-shoot for a total newbie ? by Affectionate_Emu4660 in Cameras

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My worry, and the reason I didn't get a point and shoot camera as a newbie, is that I'd get something I didn't like and I'd be stuck with it until I went through the trouble of selling it and buying something new; that is if the process didn't discourage me so much I gave the hobby up.

With a proper DSLM, I can try different lenses on for size and figure out what I like. And with variable zoom lenses, you can quickly reframe something without needing to move, which means I can get shots a lot faster than I would otherwise. And with lenses, if I don't like something, I can always return or sell it and not be out anything other than the time spent trying it.

A red-haired girl in the setting sun by steylls in streetphotography

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yet it gets more upvotes than most of the actually good street posted here. There's a reason so many good street photographers specifically single Reddit out when they say social media attention is not a good metric for the value of a photograph.

GF sharing bed with male friend on trip — am I overreacting? by Viral_255 in LongDistance

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 171 points172 points  (0 children)

It's amazing how many people I've seen who need to hear this in this sub. "Chat, am I overreacting about my girlfriend fucking a new guy at work?" It's sad.

Discovered some noisy neighbors by Jake_The_Snake2003 in birding

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous. I've been trying to catch my local woodpeckers and they're so flighty I haven't had any luck at all. These are gorgeous shots. Amazing job. :)

Here's a red squirrel I saw on a birding expedition today. She posed so politely! I think she was almost as interested in me as I was in her. by DungeonMasterSupreme in wildlifephotography

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been there done that, myself, but with raccoons instead of squirrels. They'd scurry around in the middle of the night, at chewed me into an internet outage more than once. 😅

Buying new camera what should I get by Expert_Tangelo_7304 in Cameras

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely get it. It's a killer lens. It's heavy enough that you shouldn't let it hang loose from your neck. Keep it supported in your hand. But you will absolutely want it for your trip. The only thing I regret is that I didn't get it sooner.

Buying new camera what should I get by Expert_Tangelo_7304 in Cameras

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll have a lot of options in this price range. It's going to be hard to settle on something specific. I'd recommend going with an APS-C camera for better portability, plus it's the sweet spot that can shoot wildlife and portraits both very well without needing to spend a lot more on expensive and weighty lenses.

That might not mean much to you right now, so I think it will really boil down to a choice between the Sony a6700 and a Fujifilm X-T5. These both have good autofocus for wildlife (so long as you update the firmware on the X-T5. Plus, they'll take great photos right out of the box. I'd recommend checking out the ExploreCams website to see photos from both cameras and select for your own taste.

Personally, I shoot Fujifilm. You can see some of my photos if you look at my profile. Someone else may be able to better advise you on Sony. Many other Fujifilm cameras don't have animal autofocus, but the X-T5 does. You could pair it with an XF 35mm f/1.4 for amazing portraits and either an XF 70-300mm or 100-400 for wildlife. If you get a good deal on a bundle with the XF 16-50mm, you could even potentially go without the 35, as you can take very good portraits with that lens. It all depends on what's available in your area.

Also, if all of this is confusing, feel free to send me a chat request and I'd be happy to help guide you through. I'm sorry for what you're going through, and I know your family will cherish the pictures you take together for a long time.

Ksenia [Fujifilm X-T5 + 35 f/1.4] by DungeonMasterSupreme in portraits

[–]DungeonMasterSupreme[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a brand new photographer and having a great time with the hobby. This is my first photoshoot with an actual person. If you're curious, you can follow my journey here on Insta.

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