gdanmitchell wrote:
You know… you really don’t need a screen protector on modern cameras. I stopped using them almost two decades ago and I’ve never had an issue.
Then why do people disclose scratched screens on unprotected cameras that are resold here and elsewhere? It's not often because most people use screen protectors, but it's not unusual. I've even seen some. And I think it lowers the resale value even more than not having the original box.
TENOG wrote:
It's not often because most people use screen protectors
Its more likely to be not often because most people don't manage to scratch their screens - I've never used a screen protector and have never had a screen problem
DavidZvi wrote:
Sorry have to agree that it's not superior in every way. I tried the A7RIV and owned the A7CR for over a year. I've enjoyed shooting and output form every other camera I've owned over the last 5 years more. (6 OM/Olympus, 3 Fuji, 1 Ricoh, & 1 Leica)
It may be better for you, but that does not mean it's better for everyone.
Riv is not in the same league as RV. CR is not a mini RV either. But again each their own. You can have your opinion and I can have mine
TENOG wrote:
Then why do people disclose scratched screens on unprotected cameras that are resold here and elsewhere? It's not often because most people use screen protectors, but it's not unusual. I've even seen some. And I think it lowers the resale value even more than not having the original box.
A few things…
It is _possible_ to scratch a screen, or so I hear. But I’ve never seen it and I use my cameras a lot, often in situations where they are subject to various sorts of stress. So, it IS unusual — it actually happens to hardly anyone.
I suppose it would lower the resale value, as will a lot of other things that typically happen to well-used cameras — a scratch on the body here and there, some chipped or worn paint/coatings, tired rubber components, etc. I suppose that if you plan is to turn over the camera in a year or so, trying to keep it pristine might make sense. But if you are going to actually use the camera — you know, for photogarphy ;-) — by the time you get around to selling it the value will have declined so much that these normal signs af wear are expected.
In my view, a lot of the add-ons that folks get are less than useful and they are a combination of the excitement of purchasing a new thing and falling for the new camera accessories stuff that dealers use to make a few extra bucks on the sale.
But if you want to spend the money on such things, it is your money. No harm done.
Well, Haoge has released an L-Grip, black or silver with a Rosewood finger rest.
I'm not sure I've ever heard of these guys, but that have also released a grip with a few options. Looks like most of their stuff have 4/5 star reviews for what it's worth.
DavidZvi wrote:
Well, Haoge has released an L-Grip, black or silver with a Rosewood finger rest.
I'm not sure I've ever heard of these guys, but that have also released a grip with a few options. Looks like most of their stuff have 4/5 star reviews for what it's worth.
Haoge is a great maker of hoods and use them on my Sony and Fujifilm lenses. Look under their name on Amazon. Also swapped out the SmallRig grip for the X-T5 with a Haoge version that has a grip handle/finger rest with a thinner silicon overlap. Not familiar with the Rosewood finger rest though. I’ve always wondered how comfortable a wood finger rest would be. SmallRig has made wood finger rest grips in the past as well.
swldstn wrote:
Haoge is a great maker of hoods and use them on my Sony and Fujifilm lenses. Look under their name on Amazon. Also swapped out the SmallRig grip for the X-T5 with a Haoge version that has a grip handle/finger rest with a thinner silicon overlap. Not familiar with the Rosewood finger rest though. I’ve always wondered how comfortable a wood finger rest would be. SmallRig has made wood finger rest grips in the past as well.
I did the same with my X-T5. Haoge did a very nice job designing the X-T5 grip to integrate into the body while making the grip larger than others. My Small Rig was better than no grip but not a large as the Haoge and when I received it, I had to straighten/flatten it, it was a little twisted from die casting. I've not had issues with other Small Rig parts but I would have sent that one back if it didn't need it immediately. A little tweaking in a vice and it fit fine.
I just got my xe5 this past weekend, great addition and yes it does need either a thumb grip or L bracket / hand grip. I'd like to keep the body as small as possible so I may go for a thumb grip only to start with.
I just don't like the look of the smallrig thumb grip. Waiting for the other suspects to get caught up (Haogue, JJC, lens mate, etc...)
Slight change of topics from L grips and thumb grips and not an accessory for the X-E5 itself but for the XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens that is included in the kit. Does anyone have a link to a nice hood for the lens? There is probably one like the XH-27 made for the XF 27mm f/2.8 but looking for something a little deeper. If you know of one please share a link. Thank you for your time.
swldstn wrote:
In your post I think you are showing the XH-27. Looking for a deeper type of hood. Already own the XH-27 for my XF 27/2.8 R WR lens. Take care.
I wonder… do you really need a deeper hood? This design (XH-27) is pretty effective even though it is small, because it is so narrow and so close to the ens. (This is what I use on the 27mm, and you hardly notice that it is there.)
gdanmitchell wrote:
I wonder… do you really need a deeper hood? This design (XH-27) is pretty effective even though it is small, because it is so narrow and so close to the ens. (This is what I use on the 27mm, and you hardly notice that it is there.)
And if you pair it with a filter you don't need a lens cap, the lens is always protected, and the camera is always ready to go.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I wonder… do you really need a deeper hood? This design (XH-27) is pretty effective even though it is small, because it is so narrow and so close to the ens. (This is what I use on the 27mm, and you hardly notice that it is there.)
TENOG wrote:
And if you pair it with a filter you don't need a lens cap, the lens is always protected, and the camera is always ready to go.
Thank you gentlemen. I do have an XH-27 small hoods and a B+W 39mm 007 filter now paired on it. Unfortunately only have one lens cap that fits over the filer and hood combo that came with the hood when I bought it for my XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR lens. Must have misplaced the second cap. So theXF 23mm is on my new X-E5 now and the XF 27 is on is on my X-T5. I was looking for a deeper hood originally more to protect the front of the lens itself from getting mashed up inside my bag than killing stray light. Will see how it goes.
TENOG wrote:
And if you pair it with a filter you don't need a lens cap, the lens is always protected, and the camera is always ready to go.
FWIW, on the 27mm f/2.8, I use the tiny XH-27 plus the push-on Fujifilm cap — super fast, small, and light and very protective. (I’m not a fan of adding extra glass to the front of lenses unless I need filtering for optical purposes.)
Does the 23mm f/2.8 use the same XH-27 hood? If so, it should also work with that little push-on cap.
gdanmitchell wrote:
FWIW, on the 27mm f/2.8, I use the tiny XH-27 plus the push-on Fujifilm cap — super fast, small, and light and very protective. (I’m not a fan of adding extra glass to the front of lenses unless I need filtering for optical purposes.)
Does the 23mm f/2.8 use the same XH-27 hood? If so, it should also work with that little push-on cap.
Yes, I can confirm the XH-27 works on the XF 23mm f/2.8 as well. Unfortunately I only have one cap since I misplaced one.
