Gear discussion thread v. "I got some new gear and I got to post it here" - General

it will probably work fine i found an zeiss ikonta folder from the 50s and it worked great on its [URL="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5bc4dce8af72b53c93ee4b5d118bb011/tumblr_mwvxk7e3iK1t2gkwbo1_1280.jpg"]first roll[/URL] ever, found it in a damp wardrobe with nothing but a leather case to protect it

[QUOTE=Birdman101;44315430][t]http://i.imgbox.com/5D1chZP2.jpg[/t] I dont know if theres film in it and I dont know how to tell.[/QUOTE] gently start turning the rewind handle clockwise, keep doing this for a few turns (make it like 6 or 7 for good measure i guess) if you feel an increase in tension and then it won't turn any more, then there's a roll of film inside; if it just keeps turning freely then there isn't any film in there if there's a roll inside, find the rewind release button, which is what allows the film takeup spool to turn backwards and thus lets you rewind the film back into the canister you can tell when it's all back in the canister when you hear some gentle clicking as the film slides off the takeup spool and then into the canister (and it also gets a lot easier to turn the rewind handle)

I wish Nikon made lenses like pentax's. god damn would I buy a 70mm f/2.4 pancake [IMG]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41lG2LZWHGL._SX300_.jpg[/IMG] pentax is the king of AF pancakes edit: on a different note it brings a smile to my face hearing sports photographers shooting like 30+ frames at full speed continuous burst [video=youtube;0icO3SSSDLE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0icO3SSSDLE[/video]

i can't imagine how many photos they end up with after a full game. that honestly almost sounds like a suppressed smg or something.

[QUOTE=Uber|nooB;44321430]gently start turning the rewind handle clockwise, keep doing this for a few turns (make it like 6 or 7 for good measure i guess) if you feel an increase in tension and then it won't turn any more, then there's a roll of film inside; if it just keeps turning freely then there isn't any film in there if there's a roll inside, find the rewind release button, which is what allows the film takeup spool to turn backwards and thus lets you rewind the film back into the canister you can tell when it's all back in the canister when you hear some gentle clicking as the film slides off the takeup spool and then into the canister (and it also gets a lot easier to turn the rewind handle)[/QUOTE] I fucked up and tore the film to shit rewinding it. Forgot about the rewind release. Figures. [editline]23rd March 2014[/editline] On the brighter side, it didnt look like the rattling around had anything to do with the important bits or the lens, so Ill try to get some 35mm film and try it out.

Sports photography looks soooooo boring to do

^ I think it also depends on how you as a photographer approach it. I agree that standing from the sideline with a tele and 10+fps burst is boring as fuck. But running tailing a skater with a fisheye sounds fun, and dangerous, but mosly fun.

[QUOTE=Him1411;44328754]Sports photography looks soooooo boring to do[/QUOTE] and also there are probably at least 25 other dudes around you getting the same exact photos and then another 50 somewhere else in the game getting different angles but the same moment seems kinda lame. sports illustrated alone sends 12 or 15 photogs to the super bowl

I'll rephrase then, sports photography at major sporting events looks so boring, shooting for extreme sports would be fun

i thought they replaced most of the sport photogs with robotized cameras?

downhill mountain bike photography is fucking awesome, really fun to do. Thats the only sports photography ive ever done.

I like to shoot major events like basketball because of the atmosphere. everyone is just pumped up, and watching the game at the same time while shooting is just fun to me. But I do admit, it does get pretty boring at times. (timeout, nothing going on during half time, etc.) So basically, I think sports photography can be fun depending on how "crazy" the game is. Plus, I just feel like a pro sitting on the sidelines. :v: As him said though, shooting extreme sports seems waaay funner than the "typical school sport". Surf photography is most appealing to me.

im kind of conflicted because atm I have my heart set on an 85mm f/1.8d once I get the money (soon) and then I would feel as if my "prime kit" would be complete, but there are probably other things I should buy like a flash radio trigger (+other flash things) since my pop up flash doesnt work (or getting that fixed) or a stupid expensive fashionable camera bag that I probably wont use enough to justify the price am i making a good call or no? [editline]23rd March 2014[/editline] scratched the 1.8d i might try the g because its sharper at 1.8 and has better bokeh but its more monies :(

do you [I]need[/I] any of those things like, do you feel like your ability to shoot something you want to shoot is actually restricted by not having those things if the answer is anything below a definite yes, i'd say keep your money till you realise there is something you really need [editline]23rd March 2014[/editline] also from personal experience i would say sometimes having a buttload of gear can be a hindrance to shooting you go out to take photos with a camera bag full of stuff, fiddle about with it all a lot => realise that it's kind of annoying to go out and shoot because the bag is big and there is a lot of stuff and changing lenses every 10 minutes and gah => end up taking the camera out less and taking less photos

the main thing that is actually restricting me is the broken pop up flash but I am apprehensive to get it repaired because it will probably cost a buttload of money. the main reason I want the 85 is because i want a fast long-ish lens that isnt absolutely massive like my 70-300 (which is f/4 wide open @ 85mm anyway)

idk man, it's your call at the end of the day but I'm with Uber noob on this. I only shoot with 2 different lenses and even then I'll only ever have one with me.

i normally only carry a 50 with me and just accept my fate not thinking about gear ~frees your mind~

buy the flash it'll diversify ur shooting more than the 85 1.8 will

[QUOTE=dwt110;44332457]im kind of conflicted because atm I have my heart set on an 85mm f/1.8d once I get the money (soon) and then I would feel as if my "prime kit" would be complete, but there are probably other things I should buy like a flash radio trigger (+other flash things) since my pop up flash doesnt work (or getting that fixed) or a stupid expensive fashionable camera bag that I probably wont use enough to justify the price am i making a good call or no? [editline]23rd March 2014[/editline] scratched the 1.8d i might try the g because its sharper at 1.8 and has better bokeh but its more monies :([/QUOTE] You know, man. With this whole shorting out battery thing I'd keep some money stowed away incase your camera decides to bite the dust. Furthermore, I think you should try to train yourself to rely on lenses less. Maybe try to stick with a single prime for a week and see how that goes? I always found that really fun to do.

I think I am gonna stick with you guys on this one for once instead of just disregarding all the advice I ask for like I usually do. I think I might get a new battery so I have 2 fully functional ones and maybe a nice flash trigger to compensate for my borken pop up flash, although I might get a repair estimate from my local place, but a radio trigger will probably take me a lot further than a working pop up flash. [editline]23rd March 2014[/editline] actually I'm pretty sure with the $160 I have I can get a battery, transceiver pair, light stand and umbrella edit: in regards to filters is it a good idea to just buy large filters (like 77mm) and then step up rings for each different lens

i carry two cameras, my xd-11 which has B&W film in it and a 28mm on it, and my x-700 with color film in it and my 50mm on it. I get full options. Sometimes I carry my digital too, and i can use both those lenses with help of an adapter.

Is your XD working alright? Hadn't tested it ever so I was curious

Seems alright so far. The shutter sounds like its really slow, but the pictures look fine. ex: [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/7451701@N07/13236706045/][img]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/13236706045_8cd995d900_z.jpg[/img][/url] fast [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/7451701@N07/13236821863/][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/13236821863_8135e62a6a_z.jpg[/img][/url] slow So its all good on this front. I guess i'm used to that fabric shutter sound.

thanks again 4 the price :)

I aim to please

$35 for a model E Brownie. Lets start playing with medium format.

Hey guys, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but i need a new camera for under $100. Whats the best camera out there for that price?

do you have a smartphone? if so use it or u could go into film, with something like the trip 35 or cheap film rangefinder/slr/whatever

I have an HTC One, and while it does take good pictures up close, far away it looks like garbage. Im going on a trip soon and i want a camera that take good pictures and can zoom in without looking all blurry to hell.

how much zoom do you need i mean are you trying to do some mad wildlife or sports photog with your ht cone then yes i see where you are at but the HTC One has one of the best cameras in the phone world ever like it is more than adequate for street/snapshot casj photog