Sony A8?
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Did my taxes way back in mid-February, got them out of the way and was fortunate in that unlike some people I didn't run into any glitches. The return was approved fairly quickly and I got my refund quickly, and that was nice. Apparently there have been issues since then, though, as more and more people have been filing. Good luck, Citypix!
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So, Kenoh, where are the photos from that fabulous new Q2? Eager photographers are waiting to see......
I am still editing the 790 pictures I have taken on it in the past 4 days. However, here is a starter for ten.
Yeah pretty much…."But, Mum, it followed me home!"
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what are your initial thoughts on the camera?
So far positive. Battery life is OK. I have I only edited on my ipad so far as we have guests staying so I don’t have access to my mac.
The screen is light years ahead of the M9 (obviously) and I am enjoying the auto focus on it. It is better than the CL was. There is a freedom to the fixed 28mm. compared to the RX1R at 35mp, I am still bouncing between but this entire week I have not felt the need to reach for the SL and a fast 50. I suppose that speaks to its credentials. So yeah, liking it so far. Had to buy a thumbs up as it is not comfy to hold - this may just be because I am used to a thumb rest.
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@kenoh do you follow greg williams? he shoots mostly celebrities but he works (i think exclusively) with the q2. he does award ceremonies and movie posters. what he gets with a fixed lens camera is pretty amazing.
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Wow, amazing work, you can see why he's in the position he's in.@kenoh do you follow greg williams? he shoots mostly celebrities but he works (i think exclusively) with the q2. he does award ceremonies and movie posters. what he gets with a fixed lens camera is pretty amazing.
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here’s another good leica shooter. not sure what gear he uses though. but he’s a leica ambassador (how does one get that job? would be a good start to have leica gear already i suppose 
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Other than the Leica glass attached at the front end (which obviously accounts for a lot), the Q2 is really kind of a barebones camera, and as Ken pointed out, not even particularly ergonomic. That he captures what he does with such a "basic" camera makes it all the more amazing.
(i still want one though)
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Right, showing it's not the camera so much as it is the photographer, but it sure does have a lot of depth.
BTW I followed him, he's totally going to notice I'm sure.
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I can’t do that even sticking a leica summilux on the front of my sony, so skill accounts for a lot
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weird for some reason i can’t like your post.I can’t do that even sticking a leica summilux on the front of my sony, so skill accounts for a lot
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Okay, how about now?weird for some reason i can’t like your post.
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yep. thx.
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I'm STILL going through his posts and am amazed at how many A listers he's taken and each one of them are spectacular.@kenoh do you follow greg williams? he shoots mostly celebrities but he works (i think exclusively) with the q2. he does award ceremonies and movie posters. what he gets with a fixed lens camera is pretty amazing.
Great photos, I'm betting @citypix will love this (if he hasn't already met him lol).here’s another good leica shooter. not sure what gear he uses though. but he’s a leica ambassador (how does one get that job? would be a good start to have leica gear already i suppose
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Wondering if you can tell me what your thoughts are on the RX1R? What you like about it, and more importantly, what you don't like about it.
I haven't used a small cam (other than a phone) in a looong time. I just found these two kicking around in my camera drawer, that go back around 10 years. But who knows...a small cam with a great 35mm could be interesting in the future. An f/1.4 lens would be ideal for what I like to shoot, but that would likely take it out the small cam category.
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Whoa! I'm not on IG, but just found his website and looking at his pix now. Hadn't heard of him. But damn, what an eye! And amazing access!
