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

[QUOTE=notlabbet;41115627]Refurb is whats up. My 3100 was a refurb, never had a problem. Would you trust this website? [url]http://www.primotronix.com/tron/product_info.php?csv=ma&products_id=19926&zmam=80512835&zmas=2&zmac=6&zmap=19926&gclid=CPCzzJ6f87cCFQSCQgodrSwA-w[/url][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Primotronix_com[/url] They seem good enough for lenses and accessories, but apparently they sell import version with no warranty. That's a hell of a price but it's sketchy haha. [editline]20th June 2013[/editline] I'll be damned. [url]http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/primotronixcom/stamford-connecticut-06902/primotronixcom-bestpricedphotocom-do-not-buy-anything-from-them-unless-you-like-gettin-1002730[/url]

[QUOTE=cmrna;41115893]Coolio, thanks :)[/QUOTE] whoa man, haven't seen you post since 2006 or something

Was at a dark restaurant and we were taking photos for family, my D80 couldn't do any photos without it being terribly grainy or blurry, luckily my aunt let me use their D7100 and wow the ISO capabilities when comparing the two.

[QUOTE=notlabbet;41107596]I bought my lc-a+ from them with no problem. Might have gotten a bit lost in the mail. I've had stuff shipped from las vegas to LA then to oakland (where its suppose to go). Is there no tracking number?[/QUOTE] tracking number shows it was never given to FedEx. Over 24 hours later they haven't responded to my customer service email

Just a misc question quick, so my Rebel Ti, does it know the speed of the film you've put in it? Or do I need to exposure comp for 100 vs 400 film?

What is the best off-brand battery grip for the T3i?

You guys have any brand recommendations for a circular polarizer? Looking for a reasonably good one, 67mm, not too expensive. I've been looking at Hoya and Tiffen so far.

[QUOTE=Raygen;41123614]You guys have any brand recommendations for a circular polarizer? Looking for a reasonably good one, 67mm, not too expensive. I've been looking at Hoya and Tiffen so far.[/QUOTE] B+W, hands down. Hoya filters are horrible to clean. Here's a good adress to buy one: [url]http://maxsaver.net/B-W-67mm-Circular-Polarizer-C-POL-Filter-NEW-F-PRO-CPL.aspx[/url]

[QUOTE=Raygen;41123614]You guys have any brand recommendations for a circular polarizer? Looking for a reasonably good one, 67mm, not too expensive. I've been looking at Hoya and Tiffen so far.[/QUOTE] Just to pitch in, I have a Tiffen and it's satisfactory. I've not compared it to anything else but it's served me well enough. [editline]21st June 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Nsybouts;41123271]What is the best off-brand battery grip for the T3i?[/QUOTE] I have [url="http://www.amazon.com/MeiKe-Multi-Power-Battery-Pack-Canon/dp/B008BYS2BQ/"]this one [/url] (or at least they both say "Mieke" on the bottom so I'd hope they're the same, it was a while ago) and it's not given me any problems. Works on T2i and T4i quite well, although they're compatible I've not technically tried it on a T3i.

[QUOTE=Raygen;41123614]You guys have any brand recommendations for a circular polarizer? Looking for a reasonably good one, 67mm, not too expensive. I've been looking at Hoya and Tiffen so far.[/QUOTE] I have a nice Hoya one (it was $2 at goodwill so I figured might as well at it, bought some step up rings), and it's pretty good. It flares, a little color shift, but doesn't do much to sharpness which is what I like. I remember reading a huge CPL comparison on a photo website, I'll look to see which one did the best. [editline]21st June 2013[/editline] [url]http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html[/url]

I know nothing about film SLRs but I want one in the $50-100ish region, can someone recommend me a couple?

[QUOTE=David Tennant;41153335]I know nothing about film SLRs but I want one in the $50-100ish region, can someone recommend me a couple?[/QUOTE] pentax spotmatic/k1000, canon ae-1 [editline]23rd June 2013[/editline] You can also find film SLR's with modern mounts and slap your dslr lenses on them, that's always fun. For example I have a canon rebel 2000

you can buy old canon (ef mount) slrs for £10 off ebay with a lens

35mm f/2, considering it for my next lens. thoughts?

[QUOTE=David Tennant;41153335]I know nothing about film SLRs but I want one in the $50-100ish region, can someone recommend me a couple?[/QUOTE] olympus OM-1 or OM-2 [editline]24th June 2013[/editline] om system master race etc etc [editline]24th June 2013[/editline] ergonomics-wise i find them better than other ones because the shutter speeds are on a big ring located around the lens mount, so you can set them without having to take your eye away from the viewfinder because you can feel where 1/30 is (it's when the ring is in the middle), meaning you know when you are at handholding limit (which is what's important, apart from setting the correct exposure)

I learned how to shoot on an OM-1 so I'm a bit partial but I'd definitely go that direction. The Canon AE-1 is also a solid choice though. I'd go with whatever you can find a better deal on personally

I've used a few film cameras, but honestly I haven't really loved any of them. AF film cameras aren't very accurate with AF at wide apertures from my experience, or not enough for me. Then manual focus film cameras have too slow of shutter speeds, and using a polarizer or ND filter makes the viewfinder dim. Slow film is expensive too. I think the canon ae-1p is a well rounded package, the viewfinder is very bright if not large, the LCD inside is nice, and I think the ergonomics are nice. The lenses are a bit cheaper than Olympus too. I had an OM-1N once and it was nice overall. Viewfinder is big and the camera is small, but I don't like the dial scheme, your right hand does nothing but shutter which I dislike. I'm not a fan of match meters either, I prefer visual information about camera settings. I also like the Minolta Maxxum cameras for the most part. I have used a 7000, 9000, 9xi, and a dynax 70. The 7000 can be found pretty cheap locally usually (I've owned like 6 just from camera bundles) and has autofocus that works well. My favorite part is the motor rewind and advance, it's very convenient.

Somewhat relevant to the current topic, would it be worth paying a little bit more for a Nikon film camera that can fit my f-mount lenses or just buying a cheap canon with a lens on it?

[QUOTE=Most wanteD;41160982]Somewhat relevant to the current topic, would it be worth paying a little bit more for a Nikon film camera that can fit my f-mount lenses or just buying a cheap canon with a lens on it?[/QUOTE] i guess it just depends on how much nikon glass you have

[QUOTE=FlippR;41161004]i guess it just depends on how much nikon glass you have[/QUOTE] Well shit, I've got 4 lenses but I just realized they're all DX other than my nifty fifty.

[QUOTE=Trogdon;41160644]I've used a few film cameras, but honestly I haven't really loved any of them. AF film cameras aren't very accurate with AF at wide apertures from my experience, or not enough for me. Then manual focus film cameras have too slow of shutter speeds, and using a polarizer or ND filter makes the viewfinder dim. Slow film is expensive too. I think the canon ae-1p is a well rounded package, the viewfinder is very bright if not large, the LCD inside is nice, and I think the ergonomics are nice. The lenses are a bit cheaper than Olympus too. I had an OM-1N once and it was nice overall. Viewfinder is big and the camera is small, but I don't like the dial scheme, your right hand does nothing but shutter which I dislike. I'm not a fan of match meters either, I prefer visual information about camera settings. I also like the Minolta Maxxum cameras for the most part. I have used a 7000, 9000, 9xi, and a dynax 70. The 7000 can be found pretty cheap locally usually (I've owned like 6 just from camera bundles) and has autofocus that works well. My favorite part is the motor rewind and advance, it's very convenient.[/QUOTE] Too slow of shutter speeds? How fast do digital SLRs go? My (film) SLR goes up to 1/1000th, and I've never really needed faster than that with 100ISO film. I also never cared much for my OM-G, I rather like the weight and feel of the heavier metal SLRs, with big heavy glass. My personal preference though, I definitely understand where all the OM love comes from.

My ae-1 only has 1/1000, which if its sunny using 200 ISO film gives you f8 and 1/1000 which sucks. If I want to shoot with a deep DoF I will use digital, as one of the best parts of film is the shallower DoF over APS-C digital. But the shutter speed is very important for film, because you can't change your ISO between shots like you can with digital. So if you choose 100 you are stuck with good lighting, but if you use a faster film you will have to use smaller apertures in daylight. Having a faster shutter speed gives you much more exposure latitude. My Minolta 9xi does 1/12000th (using ISO 200 in sunny conditions gives ~f2.4 and 1/12000th). I just live somewhere where almost all of my photos are taken in sunny conditions so a fast shutter lets me use a faster film with a wider aperture. So I can shoot on my 9xi with 1000 film in the same bright lighting as conditions as my ae-1p with 100 film. Then I also get 3.5 stops better low light performance. For that reason (and the lack of 100 speed films available at a consumer level) I try not to shoot on cameras with less than 1/4000 in daylight.

If you want a Canon AE-1, i've got one here with 50mm f/1.8 lens and vivitar 35-105mm f/3.5 lens. Perfectly working with new battery and a strap. Here's a picture of it: [URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leevmeister/8936729498/"][IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8936729498_045ef286c1_c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leevmeister/8936729498/"]IMG_0519.jpg[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/leevmeister/"]Leevmeister[/URL], on Flickr If you're interested, just drop me a message, and we'll talk price wise. I don't want much for it.

Is a Tamron 17-50mm well worth for general shooting?

[QUOTE=jadenrosh;41164623]Is a Tamron 17-50mm well worth for general shooting?[/QUOTE] Yes. It's a great lens

So, This is a thing that I did. Pardon the quality of the picture. It's a frame from today's video project clip thing. Out of 10 pictures I managed to get 3. [IMG]http://24.media.tumblr.com/b935ed4b43c4d54d0d7ee9a93c6ec2f8/tumblr_moxcuhFWXP1s34ujko1_1280.jpg[/IMG] Here's my workflow: 1. Slide in the ground glass, focus, and jam some cardboard between the two pieces of cardboard that slide in order to keep focus. 2. Turn of the lights, Fumble around a little, Slide out the glass, and slide in the Polaroid back. Polaroid back does NOT come with a dark slide and I have not discovered a way to make one work, so you must use another piece of cardboard and lots of tape. 2. Turn on the lights, and really really really fast, take the picture, because cardboard is not a viable material to make cameras from and because it has been sitting for a few days, the glue has separated and the camera has more leaks than the United States of America. 3. Turn off the lights, pull out the film, hope and pray for 90 seconds. 4. Peel apart and cry

[QUOTE=coolrider102;41173383]So, This is a thing that I did. Pardon the quality of the picture. It's a frame from today's video project clip thing. Out of 10 pictures I managed to get 3. [IMG]http://24.media.tumblr.com/b935ed4b43c4d54d0d7ee9a93c6ec2f8/tumblr_moxcuhFWXP1s34ujko1_1280.jpg[/IMG] Here's my workflow: 1. Slide in the ground glass, focus, and jam some cardboard between the two pieces of cardboard that slide in order to keep focus. 2. Turn of the lights, Fumble around a little, Slide out the glass, and slide in the Polaroid back. Polaroid back does NOT come with a dark slide and I have not discovered a way to make one work, so you must use another piece of cardboard and lots of tape. 2. Turn on the lights, and really really really fast, take the picture, because cardboard is not a viable material to make cameras from and because it has been sitting for a few days, the glue has separated and the camera has more leaks than the United States of America. 3. Turn off the lights, pull out the film, hope and pray for 90 seconds. 4. Peel apart and cry[/QUOTE] I should do this with my LF lens... Actually scratch that, I should go make some money and time and build the damn thing.

Did you paint the insides black?

Konstruktor came in...fuck building this thing [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130118297/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9130118297_e29589536d_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130118297/]konstruktor[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/evaaannnn/]evaaannnn[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130120209/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/9130120209_f3240170a3_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130120209/]Konstruktor Front[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/evaaannnn/]evaaannnn[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9132331838/][img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/9132331838_00c258eff8_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9132331838/]Konstruktor Back[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/evaaannnn/]evaaannnn[/url], on Flickr

[QUOTE=.ediT;41174573]Konstruktor came in...fuck building this thing [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130118297/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9130118297_e29589536d_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/evaaannnn/9130118297/]konstruktor[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/evaaannnn/]evaaannnn[/url], on Flickr[/QUOTE] I built the plastic TLR film camera from photojojo and I thought that was bad. Holy crap. Looks fun though!