Photography[views:23349][posts:87]_____________________________________ [Sep 26,2013 12:53pm - Alx_Casket ""] What's everyone using for gear these days? Bodies, lenses, bags, flashes, tripods, list em. |
| __________________________________________ [Sep 26,2013 1:00pm - shutup_ fagget ""] shutup_fagget |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 26,2013 1:15pm - Alx_Casket ""] predictable_dumbshit |
| __________________________________________ [Sep 26,2013 1:17pm - shutup_ fagget ""] shutup_fagget |
| _________________________________________________ [Sep 26,2013 1:26pm - Sir Kodak Von Obscurum ""] [img] |
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| ______________________________________ [Sep 27,2013 3:16am - the_reverend ""] Nikon d4 |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:06pm - Alx_Casket ""] In the past week I've gotten: -Canon 6d -Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens -Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens Still need to get a wide angle lens, macro extension tube set, extra battery, bag, 64GB SD, and maybe an external mic and flash. |
| __________________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:13pm - shutup _fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:In the past week I've gotten: -Canon 6d -Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens -Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens Still need to get a wide angle lens, macro extension tube set, extra battery, bag, 64GB SD, and maybe an external mic and flash. Shutup_fagget |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:26pm - the_reverend ""] -Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens ? the fuck? why didn't you save the money and get a 50mm 1.8? |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:27pm - the_reverend ""] don't get a 64GB card, get a few 16GB cards. so if one dies, you don't lose everything. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:45pm - Alx_Casket ""] I liked that the 40mm was a pancake form, and I got it for the same price as the 50mm. I also preferred the metal mount (better build quality, didn't want to deal with the 50mm sticking to the camera that I've read a lot of people experience) and the STM for quieter focus. Plus, I don't have a huge bokeh boner, so the 1 stop didn't make a difference to me. Also focuses closer than the 50mm. I need a large card for raw HD video, planning to load up magic lantern once I've gotten the hang of the basics. Though maybe I'll get 2x32 instead |
| __________________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 12:47pm - shutup_ fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:I liked that the 40mm was a pancake form, and I got it for the same price as the 50mm. I also preferred the metal mount (better build quality, didn't want to deal with the 50mm sticking to the camera that I've read a lot of people experience) and the STM for quieter focus. Plus, I don't have a huge bokeh boner, so the 1 stop didn't make a difference to me. Also focuses closer than the 50mm. I need a large card for raw HD video, planning to load up magic lantern once I've gotten the hang of the basics. Though maybe I'll get 2x32 instead Shutup_fagget |
| _____________________________ [Oct 1,2013 1:18pm - ark ""] i hear this new nokia phone has 47 megaparcels? |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 1:54pm - the_reverend ""] the difference between 1.8 and 2.8 is a stop and a half. |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 2:27pm - Alx_Casket ""] yeah, I might get a gray box 50mm 1.8 for manual focus HD... I do like the 40mm as a walkaround lens though |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 2:28pm - the_reverend ""] I would have gotten the 35mm f/1.8. If you are going to get a 50mm manual, why not get a 55mm f/1.2? |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 2:33pm - shutup _fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:yeah, I might get a gray box 50mm 1.8 for manual focus HD... I do like the 40mm as a walkaround lens though Shutup_fagget |
| __________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 4:29pm - hlrieNLI ""] the_reverend said:I would have gotten the 35mm f/1.8. If you are going to get a 50mm manual, why not get a 55mm f/1.2? |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 4:39pm - Alx_Casket ""] didn't know about those, I'll check them out. |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 5:07pm - shutup _fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:didn't know about those, I'll check them out. Shutup_fagget |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 5:48pm - Alx_Casket ""] Uh i tried searching for both of those and can't find anything on Amazon. These are primes, right? |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 1,2013 6:48pm - shutup _fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:Uh i tried searching for both of those and can't find anything on Amazon. These are primes, right? Shutup_fagget |
| _________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 4:35pm - CurlyRed ""] The 85mm 1.8 is nice to shoot with. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 4:44pm - the_reverend ""] he's shooting with an APS so 85mm would be way long. the 55mm is an old lense. ebay. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 3,2013 6:09pm - hlrie ""] Personally I think you'd be better off with the 24-70 2.8 and call it a day. |
| _________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 7:23pm - curlyred ""] I have the 24-70, I love that lens. I was thinking of starting to shoot film again someday. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 10:16pm - Alx_Casket ""] the_reverend said:he's shooting with an APS so 85mm would be way long. the 55mm is an old lense. ebay. 6d is a full frame, not cropped. I was thinking about getting the 24-105mm L lens with IS, reviews are saying it's sharper than the 24-70. The macro is a nice feature, but sharpness is more important. Have you had a chance to compare the two? |
| __________________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 10:24pm - shutup__fagget ""] Alx_Casket said: the_reverend said:he's shooting with an APS so 85mm would be way long. the 55mm is an old lense. ebay. 6d is a full frame, not cropped. I was thinking about getting the 24-105mm L lens with IS, reviews are saying it's sharper than the 24-70. The macro is a nice feature, but sharpness is more important. Have you had a chance to compare the two? Shutup_fagget |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 10:30pm - Alx_Casket ""] Not to mention the 24-70 costs a kidney |
| __________________________________________ [Oct 3,2013 10:43pm - shutup__fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:Not to mention the 24-70 costs a kidney Shutup_fagget |
| ______________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:11am - hlrie ""] I don't shoot Canon. But I have a real hard time believing that lens is sharper than the 24-70. Highly doubtful. |
| _________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 8:21am - CurlyRed ""] Alx_Casket said:Not to mention the 24-70 costs a kidney It is expensive, did you ever look on fred miranda? You can get good deals on used equipment. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 8:53am - the_reverend ""] the 24-105 looks just plain awful at f2.8 |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 8:53am - the_reverend ""] f/2.8 > f/4 > macro |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 9:10am - Alx_Casket ""] Not paying 3x as much for 24-70 f2.8, going with the 24-105 f4 instead. hlrie: the 24-70 does have an advantage at 24mm but at 70mm the 24-105 beats it. It wasn't an easy decision, but then the price difference made it easier. And for a 1st gen 24-70 f2.8, its lack of IS compared to the 24-105 nullifies the one stop advantage in my book. |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 9:13am - shutup__fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:Not paying 3x as much for 24-70 f2.8, going with the 24-105 f4 instead. hlrie: the 24-70 does have an advantage at 24mm but at 70mm the 24-105 beats it. It wasn't an easy decision, but then the price difference made it easier. And for a 1st gen 24-70 f2.8, its lack of IS compared to the 24-105 nullifies the one stop advantage in my book. Shutup_fagget |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:29pm - the_reverend ""] Alx_Casket said:Not paying 3x as much for 24-70 f2.8, going with the 24-105 f4 instead. hlrie: the 24-70 does have an advantage at 24mm but at 70mm the 24-105 beats it. It wasn't an easy decision, but then the price difference made it easier. And for a 1st gen 24-70 f2.8, its lack of IS compared to the 24-105 nullifies the one stop advantage in my book. Spoken like a true non-photographer. |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:43pm - Alx_Casket ""] Yeah, I've really shown my true colors by not spending $2500 on a lens when I'm admittedly new to shooting DSLR. Pfft. I can always turn around and sell any of this stuff if I want to upgrade later. |
| _________________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:45pm - shutup__fagget ""] Alx_Casket said:Yeah, I've really shown my true colors by not spending $2500 on a lens when I'm admittedly new to shooting DSLR. Pfft. I can always turn around and sell any of this stuff if I want to upgrade later. Shutup_tryhard_newbie_photographer_fagget |
| ______________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:49pm - hlrie ""] You don't really need image stabilization at that range btw but hey whatever you like. My opinion stands. 24-70 is a far superior lens. And in camera equipment you get what you pay for. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 1:57pm - the_reverend ""] every time I've gone with a non-2.8 lens when the 2.8 lens was available, I end up buying the crappier lens and then the better lens. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 4,2013 2:01pm - hlrie ""] Same. Learned my lesson pretty quick on that one. I'll never waste money doing that again. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 2:05pm - the_reverend ""] ditto... well, I still bought a 17-35, 15-30, 12-24 that were all subpar... but after that. though the 15-30 and 12-24 are sort of in a world of their own. |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 4,2013 2:06pm - Alx_Casket ""] Have either of you ever dabbled in 3rd party lenses or do you stick to the make of your camera (Nikon)? |
| ______________________________ [Oct 4,2013 2:16pm - hlrie ""] Haven't used my 12-24 in ages. Might just sell it. The chromatic aborations on F4 lenses make me nuts. No I haven't bought any 3rd party lenses. If I was going to I would stick with Sigma though. They did just come out with a 1.8 zoom that made me think about it. But.... |
| ____________________________________ [Dec 23,2013 3:22pm - Alx_Casket ""] Gonna look over these infographics later tonight: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/cheetsheets-for-photographers/ |
| __________________________________________ [Dec 23,2013 3:42pm - Shutup_ fagget ""] Shutup fagget |
| ____________________________________ [Dec 23,2013 3:50pm - Alx_Casket ""] no you |
| ______________________________________ [Dec 23,2013 5:02pm - the_reverend ""] I have a 24mm f1.8 that I need to start using more. |
| ____________________________________ [Dec 29,2013 6:11pm - Alx_Casket ""] Just picked up a Canon 580EX II today for $240 |
| ______________________________________ [Dec 29,2013 6:13pm - the_reverend ""] Great price. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 4:15pm - Alx_Casket ""] What do you guys use for a camera bag? Not interested in messenger or sling bag styles, I'd prefer a backpack. Something that can fit a full size tripod, or attach it on the back with straps. |
| _____________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 4:44pm - the_reverend ""] Laptop slot? |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 6:10pm - Alx_Casket ""] Don't need it, I can connect camera to phone if needed. |
| _____________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 9:57pm - the_reverend ""] I think this is the one I have: http://store.lowepro.com/backpacks/pro-runner-450-aw This one would be good for you http://store.lowepro.com/backpacks/pro-runner-200-aw |
| ________________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 11:43pm - Shutup_faggot ""] ITT faggots not shutting up |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 3,2014 11:48pm - Alx_Casket ""] Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131015686635 Seems legit? I like that it opens from the part that rests against my back, makes me less paranoid to walk around in crowds. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 4,2014 12:50am - MotleyGrue ""] I use a Nikon D90 that I brought a few years ago, though I it cost me too much fucking money I got it spur of the moment, and have one of those metal cases to carry it in. I want to buy a bigger lense to use but fuck, so expensive. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 4,2014 9:37am - Alx_Casket ""] Buy used on Craigslist dude |
| _____________________________________ [Jan 4,2014 6:25pm - the_reverend ""] I would never buy anything from Craigslist. The only person I really k of who used cl had nice used 70-200vr2 for a year or so until the police came after him cause it was stolen. Losing him all his money. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 5,2014 9:10am - Alx_Casket ""] I'm sure that happens but I've never had that issue with cl. Anyway, I bit on the 400 AW flipside. |
| _____________________________________ [Jan 5,2014 4:12pm - the_reverend ""] that is basically the same as the one I linked you. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 5,2014 10:00pm - Alx_Casket ""] Aye, thanks. Wondering if I should go with a diffuser or not for the speedlite |
| _________________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 12:31am - Josef Goebbels ""] Alx_Casket said:Not paying 3x as much for 24-70 f2.8, going with the 24-105 f4 instead. hlrie: the 24-70 does have an advantage at 24mm but at 70mm the 24-105 beats it. It wasn't an easy decision, but then the price difference made it easier. And for a 1st gen 24-70 f2.8, its lack of IS compared to the 24-105 nullifies the one stop advantage in my book. jewbag |
| ______________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 10:37am - the_reverend ""] Alx_Casket said:Aye, thanks. Wondering if I should go with a diffuser or not for the speedliteThe flash comes with one, no? |
| ______________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 10:37am - the_reverend ""] If I were you, I would start using the gear and learning instead of just buying crap you might not need. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 11:07am - Alx_Casket ""] I'm not just buying random crap, I've actually been shooting a lot in different conditions, just haven't bothered posting the results online. [img] ^flash on the left shows the built in slide-out diffuser and bounce card. Just wondering if you think there's any benefit to getting a slide-on diffuser to cut down harsh light. Not sure if tweaking the output settings on the speedlite is enough to avoid the harsh contrast I'm getting even with the built-in. |
| ________________________________________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 11:25am - RTTP DEPARTMENT OF FRIVOLOUS SPENDING ""] AlAlex is the type of retard to buy a 40 string bass when he only needs 4, and every accessory for his new camera while still producing images his phone could have shot. |
| ______________________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 11:49am - your average poster ""] Must be nice to afford such meaningless items. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 11:49am - Alx_Casket ""] I'm just trying to make up for my small penis, leave me alone. |
| ______________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 12:01pm - the_reverend ""] idk.. I would grow into what you need instead of just buying things. If you think sept to now is a lof of time trying a lot of things, then buy better equipment rather than getting talent. that piece of plastic is to make the light cover a larger area for wider lenses The bounce card is junk. Just get a diffuser dome. You can get them for cheap. I think I got 3 of them for my sb-900 after I lost the original for $10. The original piece is $17 ea. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 12:12pm - Alx_Casket ""] Thanks, I'll get a cheap dome off ebay to play with. I've been learning photography prior to this gear purchasing blitzkrieg, anyone who knows me isn't new to me being a dork with a camera. It just wasn't a decent one until recent. |
| _______________________________________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 1:18pm - RTTP DEPARTMENT OF FRIVOLOUS SPENDING ""] You can make a bounce card out of $0.05 of materials at home but it's expensive to look like your hack ass has any idea what you're doing. |
| ________________________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 1:23pm - Uncut Hekseri Reviewer ""] A new photographer on the scene? Aaron...it's not you, it's me. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 6,2014 1:33pm - Alx_Casket ""] RTTP%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20FRIVOLOUS%20SPENDING said:You can make a bounce card out of $0.05 of materials at home but it's expensive to look like your hack ass has any idea what you're doing. Yeah, I could cut a solo cup but I was asking about the benefit of a diffuser, not a bounce card |
| _______________________________ [Jan 7,2014 12:19pm - hlrie ""] Those built in bounce cards are only supposed to put a catch light in someone's eyes and the panel is dumb as well. They are useless and I wish they didn't come on flashes. They have zero to do with diffusion. IMO you should keep and use a piece of gear for a minimum of one year and use it constantly before you upgrade anything. |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 7,2014 12:27pm - arilliusbm ""] It's Alex, putting the cart before the horse. Good luck with the photography. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 7,2014 12:29pm - hlrie ""] As far as bags go, there are just tons. I have a Lowepro trekker but it's discontinued, at least the model I have. I never liked the weird opening thing on some bags. Like the flipside or the fastpacks in Lowepro. Get a cheap used one off of Adorama then not much of a loss if you don't love it. I have gotten bags for $40 off there in perfect condition just so I could see if I liked it before I spent 100's. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 7,2014 12:47pm - hlrie ""] http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20611772.html |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 7,2014 1:39pm - Alx_Casket ""] Thanks Hillarie, I read up about diffusers and I'm not gonna bother with them. Psyched about hitting the road next month and then waiting 3 months to go through the pictures. |
| ___________________________________________________________ [Jan 7,2014 2:20pm - RTTP DEPARTMENT OF IDLE LAYABOUTS ""] Psyched for you! |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 7,2014 2:31pm - Alx_Casket ""] Not as psyched as my horse is to push that cart into aril |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 12,2014 9:24am - the_reverend ""] http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/113782/bh-...ry-disgrace-camera-strap-beechblack It's $90 with some extra strap. I was looking for a bag like this since I love the shoulder bag I use for my radio show. Also, the lowpro 80w toploader that I use sometimes is a bit bulky/odd shaped. |
| ___________________________________ [Feb 12,2014 10:14am - CurlyRed ""] http://clikelite.com/ I have one of these bags and I love it. |