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The Official Camera Equipment Megathread
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Rentahamster
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It's pretty good during the day. Just don't expect it to work great at night without bumping up the ISO on the camera or really slowing down the shutter speed. Also, you'd best pack a flash when shooting in a dimly lit indoor area.zesty said:
zesty said:
This and the 35mm are the lens I usually bring with me all the time. I only use the zoom lens during daylight outside or at sport events (baseball games). But it's a good cheap zoom lens. Ouch at the current price though, I remember it was $170 from Amazon back in December when I got it.
Here's a sample pic I took on Sunday from the Giants vs A's game at AT&T Park, sitting in the bleachers. Fully zoomed at 200mm, processed in Lightroom
Full size: http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5320/dsc7840.jpg
Full size: http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8103/dsc7883x.jpg
Does anyone have any experience with the filters from the brand "Massa"?
Dealextreme had some cheap filters:
Polarizer: Cick
UV: Click
Anyone know how they are?
On an other note;
I'm buying a 50mm 1.8 prime lens this weekend
Around 92 Euros. The shop said a lens hood is recommended, any opinions on that?
Dealextreme had some cheap filters:
Polarizer: Cick
UV: Click
Anyone know how they are?
On an other note;
I'm buying a 50mm 1.8 prime lens this weekend
Around 92 Euros. The shop said a lens hood is recommended, any opinions on that?Kawaii said:Does anyone have any experience with the filters from the brand "Massa"?
Dealextreme had some cheap filters:
Polarizer: Cick
UV: Click
Anyone know how they are?
On an other note;
I'm buying a 50mm 1.8 prime lens this weekend
No clue but I say this, don't skimp on filters. I recommend B+W filters. They're the best. I would go for the 50mm 1.4 myself. The 1.8 feels like a toy and the AF sucks.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Kawaii said:
Definitely get one and always keep it on. Flaring can be a big issue for low to mid level lenses.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I don't even bother with a filter for my Canon and Nikon 50mm 1.8s. They were like 80 bucks, who gives a crap, I'll just buy another one.
neoism
Member
OK, Gaf I need help, I'm sure this isn't the right thread, but I figured not to make my own thread for this. My birthday is the 23th, and I'm seriously getting a camera, I've been thinking of doing so for like a year or two! I want a really great SLR camera ! I don't really favor any particular brand, the ONLY important thing is that it's not over $650! So, please help me find something that's not shit, I'm not really knowledgeable about this stuff, I'm definitely going to learn though! Anything Canon, or Nikon I guess! Also I'll more than likely getting it online, Amazon, Newegg those places. Please, any advice or recommendations would be awesome!
Squirrel Killer
Member
Either a Nikon or a Canon DSLR in your price range will suit you fine. Stay away from sites that offer a camera much lower than you find on Amazon or Newegg as they probably will try to screw you on a package that includes overpriced shit you don't need, and will push the lines of legality in doing so.neoism said:
Skittleguy
Ring a Bell for me
Got me an SB-400 for the old girl. I figure it's good enough for what i use my camera for. Plus, built-in bounce!
neoism
Member
OK holy shit do you think this site is legit!!
http://www.buyinshopping.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=nikon+d40
They have a D40 for 219 dollars!
http://www.buyinshopping.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=nikon+d40
They have a D40 for 219 dollars!
GamePnoy74
Member
Been thinking of what to get next for my D40...I might sell my 55-200 VR lens which I barely use and using the money from it towards one of the following primes:
- Sigma 50mm 1.4
- Nikon 50mm 1.4
- Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX - the 'budget' option
Anyone tried both the Sigma and Nikon 50mm 1.4s? Which one do you prefer?
- Sigma 50mm 1.4
- Nikon 50mm 1.4
- Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX - the 'budget' option
Anyone tried both the Sigma and Nikon 50mm 1.4s? Which one do you prefer?
neoism
Member
So has anyone bought or heard WWW.buyinshopping .com Anything good, I just don't believe their prices they have a D60 for 320 0_o
the last is not the budget option. 35 to 50 is a pretty significant difference in FOV. if you're looking for a normal, the 35 is the _only_ option. if you want a short portrait, a 50 is actually the budget option.* better portrait options: cosina voigtlander 58/1.4, nikon 60mm micro (the AF-S has better performance at distance, but the AF/D is no slouch either except at infinity where it's somewhat weak), nikon 85 eitherGamePnoy74 said:
* ok there are actually two other options
sigma 30/1.4
cosina voigtlander 40/2
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Fuckin' balls...my SB900 died. What the hell. Could it have been thermally related? I wasn't using it nearly as hard as I used my SB800s.
Dammit, I'd just buy more SB800s if I could...
Dammit, I'd just buy more SB800s if I could...
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yeah, it would give me the thermal warning a lot. The SB800s took waaaay more abuse and I've never had a problem with them, though. Bah, at least I still got my warranty.
I'm gonna have to put the SB900 into carebear status.
That Lumopro $120 flash, however, is quite a trooper.
I'm gonna have to put the SB900 into carebear status.
That Lumopro $120 flash, however, is quite a trooper.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Oh man, the Olympus E-P1 looks really delicious. I'm a prime lens photographer, and I've been looking for the rangefinder of the digital age. I think this is it.
It's so freaking tiny, it has no mirror, it has nice lenses, it has kickass specs and a ton of just plain fun features. It's kind of expensive but you have to realize there are no competitors. The closest comparison is an M8 and that's $5k.
I could take it anywhere and get high quality photos without drawing attention. I'm so excited.
It's so freaking tiny, it has no mirror, it has nice lenses, it has kickass specs and a ton of just plain fun features. It's kind of expensive but you have to realize there are no competitors. The closest comparison is an M8 and that's $5k.
I could take it anywhere and get high quality photos without drawing attention. I'm so excited.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Aside from my AE-1 I've been using a Fuji E900 (worthless viewfinder) the last few years. I know about LCD screens outdoors. I can handle it.
Besides, if you're shooting in that blindingly bright of light, you're probably not going to be getting your best photos as it is.
Besides, if you're shooting in that blindingly bright of light, you're probably not going to be getting your best photos as it is.
Karma Kramer
Banned
Where's the place to look at buying a Canon Mark II? Also, I am going to start doing more research myself... but for video use of the Mark II, what is a good all around lens?
Instigator
Banned
Dice said:
It's tempting, but the lens selection is limited. With absolutely nothing planned before spring 2010, and whatever new lens at that point could very well be just for the standard 4/3 line so one would have to make due with the two lenses currently available. From every photo sample I've seen, the 14-42 zoom lens appear sharper than the 17mm pancake.
There's always the possibility of buying the lens mounts and have access to the 4/3 lenses from Olympus and the other m4/3 lenses by Panasonic, but it kinda defeats the purpose of having the E-P1. I can't imagine using this camera with the 70-300mm lens.
I hear a lot of bitching about a lack of a bonafide viewfinder built-in (electronic, and not like the separate, optical VF that only works with the pancake lens), but the lack of a built-in flash is more annoying, IMHO. By compact camera standards, those flashes are never that great, but they can be useful for some extra lighting on a sunny day.
Otherwise, ISO performance and the built-in IS are said to be impressive.
Karma Kramer said:
There's no good all round lens for video, really. The whole point of what makes the 5D mkII appealing from a video point of view is the use of narrow apertures in a video, as well as different effects from interchangeable lenses. To limit to one lens, you may as well get a dedicated camcorder.
Then again I know little of videocams.
On that note, a good allround focal length would be the 24-105 f4LIS.
Best Buy now sells this kit for $3299, last I checked. A little earlier in this thread (or maybe it was another thread), I contemplated putting down the cash with a 10% discount, and Oregon = no sales tax = super bargain. But I resisted. I wonder why - it was a good deal.
Is this a good camera for a beginner?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
It's my first DSLR. I'm open to spend a lot on it if it will last me a long time (technically and in terms of durability).
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
It's my first DSLR. I'm open to spend a lot on it if it will last me a long time (technically and in terms of durability).
B!TCH said:
It's a great camera for a beginner. Actually, a great camera for an expert too. Loads of room to grow. Trust me, there's little that this camera can do that any other SLR can't. The differences become incremental compared to cost from here on out. I started with the Rebel Xt equivalent, and it doesn't have loads of features the T1i does.
Of course, the next level up (XXD series) offers a metal body and better controls, but not much else that you would notice. Thing is, you may want to move there in future - but the best advice is to get what you're looking at now, and if you really need to upgrade from that, at that time, something super will be out.
Karma Kramer
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mrkgoo said:
Thank you.... I'll look into this deal... also yeah I didn't mean I'd only use one lens, but I can't afford more then one for now, so I was more asking what's the best lens all around.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
I haven't found any shots that are really comparable. Most shots I've seen from the 17mm were at really low apertures so they were soft because of that. I saw a couple at 8 but there weren't any similar shots from the 14-42 to compare them with. However, they did look pretty sharp, so my guess for the discrepancy is a misuse of apertures.Instigator said:
Long zoom isn't the purpose of this camera. It's obviously being targeted to fans of rangefinders and that whole style of shooting. Right now it does seem a bit bleak, but Olympus has supported their other cameras well enough and if this kicks off well enough I'm sure they'll make it worthwhile in the long run.
I'm more bothered by the fact the flash they're making for it doesn't have bounce capabilities.
Im thinking of getting this for my mom, what do you guys think?
http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/dig...al-Camera/m63868359.html/st=product/sv=title#
Also I m looking for a flash for my Pentax. Something with comparable specks to
http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/dig...al-Camera/m63868359.html/st=product/sv=title#
Also I m looking for a flash for my Pentax. Something with comparable specks to
but cheaper. I shoot a lot of indoor party/club and theater stuff I also do some portraits.Pentax AF-360FGZ Dedicated Shoe Mount Zoom Flash, Guide Number of 119, ISO 100.
Code:Specifications Type Shoe Mount Guide Number 119' (ISO 100 at 85mm) 69' (ISO 100 at 24mm) Zoom Range 24-85mm Bounce Capability Vertical bounce possible, click stops provided (-10�, 0�, 45�, 60�, 75�, 90�), lock provided at 0� Swivel Capability None Auto Settings With wireless slave: [1/1, 2/3, 1 / 2, 1 / 3]. Manual: [1/1, 1 / 2, 1 / 4, 1 / 8, 1 / 16, 1 / 32]. Flash Modes: P-TTL auto, TTL auto, auto, manual. Angle of Coverage 60� to 23� (24 to 85mm in 35mm format) 85� with included wide angle adapter Recycle Time Recycling time Approx. 6 sec. (manual at full) Number of flashes 250 with alkaline batteries Power Source Four 1.5V LR6 (AA-type ), Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.8"x4.3"x4.5" Weight (without batteries) 9.6 oz. Notes & Special Features Flash Sync Mode: Leading-shutter-curtain sync, Trailingshutter- curtain sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed-sync, modeling flash. Wireless Flash Modeling Flash
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Pretty damn sweet camera deal:
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/222...-859-After-400MIR--Body-Only-806-After-400MIR
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1434581
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/222...-859-After-400MIR--Body-Only-806-After-400MIR
That's a pretty good printer that you get pretty much for free after the rebate.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1434581
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