Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 11, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2021 Here's what I think we should do for the next one: - Large sensor challenge for under $150 (minimum size Micro Four Thirds) - Shoot the best possible looking PHOTOGRAPHY or video with it (I am personally happier just to shoot photos for some relaxed fun this time. Video more of a job in current covid infected world) - Use any existing lens you like, bonus points for unusual stuff - Must be new camera you don't already own and under $150 maximum (have fun searching) Winner is: - One who finds best bargain on eBay for under $150 with best image quality and ergonomics, the most interesting, or most imaginative choice - One who takes the best shot with it (just one amazing frame or moment wins it all) tupp and Emanuel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaconda_ Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 That's going to drive up the prices of the EOSm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfun Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Given the previous thread about the pandemic, why not simply a 5x5 short film (ie 25s comprising 5 scenes of 5 seconds each) on the theme: Perceptions of Pandemic. So anyone who feels that they’ve been staring at the same 4 walls for the past 12 months will have to be creative and find a 5th scene. Who knows, you could compile the best of the shorts and persuade one of the reputable media outlets to showcase them - a global view of what Covid has meant to a group of creatives. IronFilm and Phil A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 11, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Anaconda_ said: That's going to drive up the prices of the EOSm. sshhhh. Actually you can do better 😉 But no telling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I've just reduced the sale price of my S5 from 1500 down to 149.99 for 1 minute...and bought it off myself! Off out to shoot my project now. I'm not even going to use a lens as the deal didn't come with one. Mr. Freeze and kye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 But seriously, should the 150 include a lens or not? I'd say should as it will prevent anyone sticking a 5k Leica lens on a 150 body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupp Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Andrew Reid said: - Must be new camera you don't already own and under $150 maximum (have fun searching) The general idea for this contest is great, but forcing folks to buy a camera might be a deal-breaker for some. Perhaps it should be stipulated that the camera merely has to has to be "trending" on Ebay for no more than US$150. IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcio Kabke Pinheiro Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Indeed. Just moved from m43 to Fuji, impossible to buy a new cam. But I have a GH2 and an E-P1 in the locker here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Great stuff... looking forward to another competition! Can we have multiple categories? A photo and a video component. Should we allow multiple entries per person? Half the fun, for me at least, is seeing what people come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 11, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2021 9 hours ago, MrSMW said: But seriously, should the 150 include a lens or not? I'd say should as it will prevent anyone sticking a 5k Leica lens on a 150 body! Defintily not including a lens. May include a potato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 11, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, tupp said: The general idea for this contest is great, but forcing folks to buy a camera might be a deal-breaker for some. Perhaps it should be stipulated that the camera merely has to has to be "trending" on Ebay for no more than US$150. Yeah but the treasure hunt, scavenging for cheap but fun stuff is all part of the fun isn't it? tupp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupp Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Andrew Reid said: Yeah but the treasure hunt, scavenging for cheap but fun stuff is all part of the fun isn't it? Finding a cheap, fun camera certainly can be part of the fun for those who can afford to buy one. Another part of the fun is using inexpensive gear to shoot something compelling, which can be done with a camera that one already owns. Why exclude those who can't buy a camera, merely because they can't afford to experience one part of the fun? Phil A and IronFilm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Sewell Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 £50 camera ordered. Inspiration inbound. Andrew Reid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 12, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 hours ago, tupp said: Finding a cheap, fun camera certainly can be part of the fun for those who can afford to buy one. Another part of the fun is using inexpensive gear to shoot something compelling, which can be done with a camera that one already owns. Why exclude those who can't buy a camera, merely because they can't afford to experience one part of the fun? I am sure most of you can afford to put down 50 quid for something and then sell it later for a small profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 12, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 12, 2021 Anyway let's go with this idea, I'll officially start the challenge on the blog at the weekend! Tim Sewell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 13, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hot tip https://www.ebay.de/itm/SAMSUNG-NX-1000-SPIEGELOSE-SYSTEMCAMERA-OHNE-OPTIK/274673807983?hash=item3ff3d5b26f%3Ag%3ABiUAAOSwZpJgHnYF&LH_BIN=1 20MP Super 35mm sensor for 50 quid Dived deep into the bargain bucket for that one but since I already have my CRAPtastic camera I'll let someone else grab this potato. Maybe as part of the challenge we share our treasure hunt discoveries as we go along? Adds a new dimension to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Looks like this idea was realized as a blog post rather than a competition. Glad I didn't snap up that NX2000! I already own too many cameras so it's probably for the best. A while back, I started a Facebook group called 'Junk Camera Cinematography' that is based around this premise of spending as little as possible and shooting with a lesser camera. Here's a link in case anyone is interested. On 3/11/2021 at 5:09 AM, Andrew Reid said: sshhhh. Actually you can do better 😉 But no telling On 3/12/2021 at 4:03 PM, Andrew Reid said: ... since I already have my CRAPtastic camera... @Andrew Reid What was this camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted March 18, 2021 Idea not realised at all yet, going to try and launch the competition on the forums next week. If you want to join in, you can of course get a head start and look for a bargain any time you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Good news for me, bad news for my camera cabinet. Looking forward to this. Andrew Reid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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