Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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i've seen those around, they are pretty nifty looking, a good decoration piece if anything
I have an FD-EF adapter for a 100-300 and it's barely useable. They are a cheap stopgap between replacing your lenses. I do not recommend using them unless you either can't afford to replace the lens or something.
Getting a Canon 7D soon to replace my old Canon XS, can't wait to get it and see what the new features have in hold for me. Plus I've always wanted to try out videography. This video alone convinced me to get it because of how durable that damn thing is, it's amazing.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCT-YMgjm9kp[/media]
[editline]20th October 2012[/editline]
Plus I'm very excited because I'll now be able to do low lighting stuff a whole ton better with the 7D, fuck these next 4 months to get it is going to be horrible.
Awwww yeeeeah! Bought the D7000 today, I'll post some pictures tomorrow when I have some time, I love everything about this camera, it's a bit of a mission to get used to all the different buttons and stuff, but I'm liking it a lot!
Stupid Question but is it completely safe to keep a lens set to autofocus mode when not in use or should I set it to manual. The reason I am asking this is sometimes when picking the camera up or moving it / taking it out of the bag I accidently twist the focus and it sounds kind of dodgy when on AF mode
[QUOTE=MrFishcake;38114414]Stupid Question but is it completely safe to keep a lens set to autofocus mode when not in use or should I set it to manual. The reason I am asking this is sometimes when picking the camera up or moving it / taking it out of the bag I accidently twist the focus and it sounds kind of dodgy when on AF mode[/QUOTE]
Well, you shouldn't turn the focus ring when your lens is set to AF mode, unless it has M/A, you could damage the focus ring/motor mechanics.
Also; don't grab the camera by the lens, as there is a risk of breaking the mount.
I have always kept my DSLR on autofocus when I'm out shooting just in case any actual important thing happens out of nowhere. Just try not twisting the focus, but if you really keep forgetting you may as well keep it on manual.
Saw a SanDisk 32GB Class 10 Ultra for 29.99, going to pick it up tomorrow.
What do you guys think on getting a D90 or a 60D as an upgrade from a D3100 or a similar EOS Rebel series?
I want something I can quickly manually adjust without hiking up the price too terribly, while upgrading enough for it to actually be worth it
Trying to get the new Sony 18-135 lens for my a77. My minolta lenses don't really give the ideal sharpness I would like, and having a quiet motor for video would be a godsend. So selling 3 lenses and hoping for enough to get it. I wanted a 16-50 but it's a bit more, and not long enough for most video situations but I'll hopefully get it later.
[QUOTE=Sgt Pepper;38119096]What do you guys think on getting a D90 or a 60D as an upgrade from a D3100 or a similar EOS Rebel series?
I want something I can quickly manually adjust without hiking up the price too terribly, while upgrading enough for it to actually be worth it[/QUOTE]
It sounds like a good jump, but if you shoot Nikon/Canon only, then I suggest sticking to the brand so that you don't have to buy new lenses if you have a lot in one area and are wanting to switch. They're both really good cameras.
[QUOTE=Duckie;38121748]It sounds like a good jump, but if you shoot Nikon/Canon only, then I suggest sticking to the brand so that you don't have to buy new lenses if you have a lot in one area and are wanting to switch. They're both really good cameras.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I have a EOS XS from a few years ago with a typical 18-200mm lens but funnily enough my grandmother actually bought me a Nikon lens by mistake as a birthday gift a year ago, and I kept it thinking it would come in handy eventually :v:
Get a D90.
I have one and it's tough as nails and takes great photos.
[editline]21st October 2012[/editline]
You'll also save a few bob.
D90 body. D5100 kit or 600D kit. They are all the same price. I'll be getting a prime for whatever I choose. What do I pick?
D90.
Going from entry level to entry level won't make you see much of a difference.
The D90 is prosumer so has some nice features like dual wheels and top LCD.
I would go for the D90 Body. It's a bigger jump from a XS.
I finally went and took a picture of the stuff I have.
[IMG_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/7ZKnQ.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
Back Row:
Nikon Speedlight SB-900
Yashicaflex A-I TLR; 80mm f/3.5
Pentax K1000; 28mm f/2.8 & 28mm f/2.8 macro
Front Row:
Nikon D3000
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 on bellows
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikkor 55-200 f/4-5.6
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8
Not in picture:
Vanguard tripod
Crumpler Big Cheese
Heinz-Kilfitt 300mm f/5.6
Light Stand with Speedlight Bracket and Shoot-through umbrella
I decided to do a size check on both DSLR bodies, funny how I thought the D3000 was huge when I bought it.
[img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/4IJaS.jpg[/img_thumb]
[QUOTE=Kabstrac;38126565]I'm having a hard time deciding between the Pentax DA 35mm f2.4, or the DA 50mm f1.8. I've found with using my legacy lenses, that 50mm and 35mm are my two favourite focal lengths for what I typically shoot. I'd like at least one of those lenses to be fully automated now.
I'm considering the 50mm because I find focusing at wide open on my current 50mm/f1.7, it is really difficult to focus without using live view.
I'm considering the 35mm because my current 35mm, although quite good, has some mechanical damage and doesn't click on changing aperture and it is very loose (a ball bearing fell out when I was jamming the M42 pin), it also requires an adapter and I can't rely on the camera's metering at all (due to M42 mount). Focusing is fine wide open (usually) because the K-5's pretty decent view finder
The 50mm is $250, which is a little high considering. I've been looking out for the F/FA 50mm f1.7's, but their prices have been hiked up.
The 35mm is $174.
Alternatively, I could get neither and just use what I have :v:[/QUOTE]
I would say get the 35mm. It's a very nice lens, and on a crop body a useful standard length. For a 50mm, I don't think pentax's 1.4 is that much more than the 1.7 (I think about $100 on average) so it would probably worth saving up for, and it's FA so you can use it on film too
oh wow then that's an extra deal then, i don't think any other brands have that cheap of an FF 35mm lens! but yeah that sucks about the used pricing, sony is experiencing the same thing with a lot of their lenses (namely the zeiss serires being on average $300-400 more than debut pricing). but i think that waiting for the 1.4 is a better bet, seems to be a better lens and for not a whole lot more.
Holy shizzle, the SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD can save 1024 RAWs. The read and write speed matches up with my 8GB Extreme one.
[QUOTE=TheNuB;38128963]Holy shizzle, the SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD can save 1024 RAWs. The read and write speed matches up with my 8GB Extreme one.[/QUOTE]
I have an 8GB extreme pro, does 95 MB/s. Very happy with it. But I don't think that I would ever need 32GB, unless I shoot RAW all day long (which I don't do).
Do many cameras benefit from a 95mb/s write speed? I'd assume some of the pro-sumer/pro models definately would - I'd have thought entry/mid-level would have a much lower maximum.
Well, the SD Card's write speed definitely makes a big difference, no matter what camera you have, it may not make a big difference in the size of the camera's buffer, it will take less time for you to wait if you're motor-driving until the buffer is full.
[IMG]http://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/en_INC/o/uYT-y2P4Hi1eCDuS5zSVJzWAbq8/Views/353_2202-AF-S%20NIKKOR-70-200mm-f4G_front.png[/IMG]
70-200 f4 vr
3rd gen vr tech, it has 5 stop capability.
[url]http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2202/AF-S-NIKKOR-70-200mm-f%252F4G-ED-VR.html[/url]
Good on Nikon, has been an obvious gap in their lineup. Now if Sony would rerelease the classic Minolta 70-210 f4 with new coatings...
Give me reasons why not to get this lense:
[url]http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/70-300mm-f4-56-apo-dg-macromotorized-nikon[/url]
I only have 18-55mm f3.8 nikon for my D5100, and i need something more like a telezoom.
What about this?
I've heard bad and good things of both lenses, but which one is better?
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-300mm-4-0-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000EXOXVA[/url]
Oh and side question:
Will i be able to control the aperture digitally from my camera like my current nikon G-lens allows, and will the lenses even work with d5100?
I need a new tripod because my old one doesn't hold the weight for my new Camera. So far I'm struggling between the cullmann 525m and the Manfrotto MK294A3. Both come with a 3 way head. There's also the Manfrotto 055XPROB which might be in budget. Any recommondations?
[QUOTE=gaboer;38159581][IMG]http://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/en_INC/o/uYT-y2P4Hi1eCDuS5zSVJzWAbq8/Views/353_2202-AF-S%20NIKKOR-70-200mm-f4G_front.png[/IMG]
70-200 f4 vr
3rd gen vr tech, it has 5 stop capability.
[url]http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2202/AF-S-NIKKOR-70-200mm-f%252F4G-ED-VR.html[/url][/QUOTE]
That's great! Well priced, too.
My 45mm arrived at work today and I'm excited to try it out.
[t]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62766551/PA250203-1.jpg[/t]
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