The S5 mk 1 tips & tricks thread

[dirk]

The more I think about it, however, the more I believe than an fp-l would be a better second cam for me

What is your first camera then?

I thing the Sigma fpL is hard to beat, if you do not need an integrated EVF. And it is so small, that you can have it everywhere with you. 60MP at such a price is really seducing...

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

What is your first camera then?

I thing the Sigma fpL is hard to beat, if you do not need an integrated EVF. And it is so small, that you can have it everywhere with you. 60MP at such a price is really seducing...

As I see it right now, it would still be the S1RII. I actually like the in-hand feel of a full-sized body, and the S1RII is SO much more versatile than the fp. AF, mechanical shutter, wildlife, etc. What's in my head right now is that I would only use the fp for careful, slow landscape photography. I.e., put it on a tripod before sunset and watch the light change. But even then, it's an interesting question. Would I prefer the fp, for example, when wandering around Arches? Not sure. I'd almost certainly have both with me in the car. It's really nice to have access to both a tele and a standard zoom without having to change lenses.

I suppose I don't truly know the answer to that question until I have one in my hands. And, to all you snarky people out there, I know that an a7RV would have given me both. Anyway, it's an interesting question to ponder.

 

[AlanC]

The more I think about it, however, the more I believe than an fp-l would be a better second cam for me, for critical landscape.

I'm sure you know my opinion of the fp L by now... But if you can live with the limitations of no IBIS and a slow electronic shutter then it's hard to beat in terms of absolute image quality.

One potential issue, though, is the software used to process the DNGs. The fp L isn't particularly well supported and Capture One, in particular, does a bad job with the colours. See DPReview on the Sigma 16-28/2.8 where the camera was used to test the lens: the sky should not be that colour, and isn't in the DNG file's embedded preview. I'd suggest downloading some samples from DPReview and converting them in your software of choice to check that they're processed correctly.

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

I'm sure you know my opinion of the fp L by now... But if you can live with the limitations of no IBIS and a slow electronic shutter then it's hard to beat in terms of absolute image quality.

One potential issue, though, is the software used to process the DNGs. The fp L isn't particularly well supported and Capture One, in particular, does a bad job with the colours. See DPReview on the Sigma 16-28/2.8 where the camera was used to test the lens: the sky should not be that colour, and isn't in the DNG file's embedded preview. I'd suggest downloading some samples from DPReview and converting them in your software of choice to check that they're processed correctly.

Thanks. I am a Capture One user, so, hmmm. I'll certainly do more research if I get serious.

 

[Travis Butler]

I'm sure you know my opinion of the fp L by now... But if you can live with the limitations of no IBIS and a slow electronic shutter then it's hard to beat in terms of absolute image quality.

Heh. And mine as well, given how often I post from it vs the S5. I particularly like its performance in low-light indoor settings like museums, despite the lack of IBIS; I set the shutter speed floor to 1/60 and let the ISO float, and it generally does very well up to ISO 6400 (especially with the excellent noise reduction you can find these days.)

One potential issue, though, is the software used to process the DNGs. The fp L isn't particularly well supported and Capture One, in particular, does a bad job with the colours. See DPReview on the Sigma 16-28/2.8 where the camera was used to test the lens: the sky should not be that colour, and isn't in the DNG file's embedded preview. I'd suggest downloading some samples from DPReview and converting them in your software of choice to check that they're processed correctly.

That's interesting. I own Capture One 22, though I really haven't used it much in the last few years; there were some photos where it did a better job of RAW conversion than my main program On1 Photo Raw, and I would use it when On1 had an obvious issue, but that hasn't happened in quite some time. (Checking just now, looks like my last pic processed with it was 2022, so longer than I'd thought. ) So that pre-dates my use of the fp.

Just re-downloading it to check and see how well it does with my current fp pics. (My installed copy crashes instantly on launch.)

 

[Pete_W]

That's interesting. I was thinking of selling my S5, S1, and S1R to get an S5II, to compliment my S1RII. Mainly because I don't relish the thought of moving back & forth between two generations of the AF system. Of course, this depends greatly on usage patterns & personal preferences, but I do find myself really liking the new AF system, and I don't like having to remember to reset my usage patterns when I switch camera bodies. Unless it's a big switch, of course, like going to an Fp, BF, or something like that.

For a time I had the S5M2 and a GX85 as my small every-day carry and I did find the generational difference in the AF system and menus annoying. When I replaced the GX85 with the S9, the synergy was great. Essentially identical in the way they operate and they share batteries. I've found that so much better.

And, to all you snarky people out there, I know that an a7RV would have given me both.

Heh, they're all over in the DPR forum George!

p.s. @dirk - I think we've all polluted Markus's very good thread about S5 Tips & Tricks. Maybe a lot of these posts should be sliced out into a different thread?

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

Yes, perhaps splice it on to the end of Dirk's thread.