• Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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I rely on DigitalRevTV because that's about how I'd review things for myself
[QUOTE=daijitsu;38043401]I rely on DigitalRevTV because that's about how I'd review things for myself[/QUOTE] especially tripods
[QUOTE=Uber|nooB;38044385]especially tripods[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oZtujFhMwA[/media]
[QUOTE=daijitsu;38045103][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oZtujFhMwA[/media][/QUOTE] Can't believe they even bothered making this comparison. The winner is obvious
[QUOTE=Raygen;38046382]Can't believe they even bothered making this comparison. The winner is obvious[/QUOTE] did you watch the video
[QUOTE=daijitsu;38046523]did you watch the video[/QUOTE] Yes, a month ago or so (I keep forgetting sarcasm doesn't make it over the internet as well as in real life)
bleeding sarcasm is an art
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;37813441]can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm trying to find a battery grip online for my 550d but a lot of sellers and after market grips get mixed reviews. I just want a decent grip for a good price, any help would be much appreciated[/QUOTE] Meike battery grip all the way, it's never failed me and I've had it for a year now. Also the 2 Chinese batteries it comes with aren't half bad either.
Flash recommendations? Should I stick with canon? or are there any brands that I can get a nice cheap one for?
[QUOTE=Ohfoohy;38047801]Flash recommendations? Should I stick with canon? or are there any brands that I can get a nice cheap one for?[/QUOTE] I would definitely recommend the 430EX II but it costs more than 200$ which is your budget I presume ...
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Speedlite-Wireless-Original-Personal/dp/B0044779DG[/url] Can't reccomend this enough, had one for about 2 years, never had a single problem, half the price of a 430EX II and its actually more powerful
[QUOTE=Dvorak231;38049095][url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Speedlite-Wireless-Original-Personal/dp/B0044779DG[/url] Can't reccomend this enough, had one for about 2 years, never had a single problem, half the price of a 430EX II and its actually more powerful[/QUOTE] Got any pictures of it in use? Would be interested in this model myself.
[QUOTE=Mooe94;38048368]I would definitely recommend the 430EX II but it costs more than 200$ which is your budget I presume ...[/QUOTE] It's only $270 so it's not that much of a stretch.
Me and my girlfriend are doing our first proper photoshoot soon, we have a hall booked and would like some help. Our Equipment: 3x6m white muslin background with support, two 33' white umbrellas with adjustable stands, two 125w e27 bulbs with adjustable stands (equivalent of 625w), both of our cameras, a speedlight flash for on camera, and probably a backup dual headed spotlight. We also have model release forms, order forms and a mac to show them previews of the pictures. Anything else we will need? We are letting all types in, groups, solo, pets, anyone really.
[QUOTE=David Tennant;38030546]He's extremely sensationalist and does everything he can to get website traffic = $$$. Everytime he reviews a new camera it becomes the "the best camera in the world". His website can be pretty informational though, some good stuff on there if you go deep.[/QUOTE] Wasn't the first 2 from the D3p article?
[QUOTE=matreox;38058771]Me and my girlfriend are doing our first proper photoshoot soon, we have a hall booked and would like some help. Our Equipment: 3x6m white muslin background with support, two 33' white umbrellas with adjustable stands, two 125w e27 bulbs with adjustable stands (equivalent of 625w), both of our cameras, a speedlight flash for on camera, and probably a backup dual headed spotlight. We also have model release forms, order forms and a mac to show them previews of the pictures. Anything else we will need? We are letting all types in, groups, solo, pets, anyone really.[/QUOTE] The only thing I could criticize here is that the quantity will influence the quality but I don't know what you are going for and I have no experience with this stuff.
[QUOTE=Killuah;38058974]The only thing I could criticize here is that the quantity will influence the quality but I don't know what you are going for and I have no experience with this stuff.[/QUOTE] Well we have given people a 40 minute slot, with 10-15 minutes of it being consulting and reviewing shots they like/want to order. I think that is ample time, we have just labelled it a 'Taster Session', so you know they can get a quick family portrait or 2 done, maybe a couple modelling headshots. Thing I am most worried about is the lighting, do you think 2 umbrellas will be enough?
Yeah, two point lighting is usually good, just depends where you place them.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;38051683]Got any pictures of it in use? Would be interested in this model myself.[/QUOTE] Been using it for work in clubs 2-3 nights a week at around 200 photos per night for around 6 months now, I can assure you it works haha but here's one of my fav shots with it: [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurencehowe/7764773570/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7764773570_65363a22af.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurencehowe/7764773570/]duballornothing_120811_3[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/laurencehowe/]Laurence Howe[/url], on Flickr
[img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8094534237_20f999c8d4_z.jpg[/img] My cupboard is getting a bit full (and over exposed) So I'm selling a few things, all prices are open to a fair negotiation. (its mainly M42 lenses,2 cameras, and thats about it really) [url]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkR5ceMRQq8vdDN4c2xmTlRiN1UwWkZYVXhSSWgwcFE#gid=0[/url] and if you want something pm me on here.
I'd like to use film again, and I was wondering what the best choice for an EF mount compatible SLR is? I had a EOS-1N that I won with the 20-35mm 2.8L but it gave me the dreaded BC error. Bummer because I really wanted to use it. (Thankfully the seller took it back.)
Well, our very own communistcat has a Canon EOS 500 for sale
EOS 650 is good
I've been working a lot these past few days, as well at a photography expo, and they've got a special on a Nikon D7000, hopefully I will make the jump from my D3000 to it this weekend!
Nice. You'll really enjoy the switch. Having access to a second control dial is incredibly useful. On top of that, it means you'll now have access to more lenses, due to the inbuilt focus motor.
I need to pick up an FD ==> EF adapter, does anyone have any recommendations?
[QUOTE=Mysterio;38096861]I need to pick up an FD ==> EF adapter, does anyone have any recommendations?[/QUOTE] [img]http://www.zenit-camera.com/images/canon-fd-eos-af-adapter.jpg[/img] Whatever you decide, try not to get one like this. I bought it, gets extremely soft at anything below f/2.8, the crop it adds is terrible, and it's pretty damn expensive.
I'd advise just not getting one. The nex system is the best for using FD lenses.
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;38097158][img]http://www.zenit-camera.com/images/canon-fd-eos-af-adapter.jpg[/img] Whatever you decide, try not to get one like this. I bought it, gets extremely soft at anything below f/2.8, the crop it adds is terrible, and it's pretty damn expensive.[/QUOTE] This. Paid 50 euros for a Fotodiox MD/EOS adapter. Isn't particularly soft, but the colours are all washed out until you go f/5.6 and higher. It also crops the frame (and aperture setting!) by 1.4. Utterly unusable.
[QUOTE=HiddenMyst;38094619]Nice. You'll really enjoy the switch. Having access to a second control dial is incredibly useful. On top of that, it means you'll now have access to more lenses, due to the inbuilt focus motor.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I'm hoping to soon invest in one of the 50mm f/1.4D AF lens. Holding thumbs that I get the camera, though. I was playing around with the D600 and D4 as well this week, I also got to play around with the Hasselblad H4D as well. Such an awesome piece of equipment!
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