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The end of the year is coming up and I'm sure quite a few people have cameras and camera gear on the mind. Whether you're asking for it as a gift or already planning for something to get on an after Christmas sale (once you've returned all the stuff you didn't want. ).
What's on your list for new camera gear?
Please only mention items you reasonably expect to purchase in the next 1-2 months.
I'll actually be getting the Very Busy Man for a computer bag and the Next Venue for a Camera bag - didn't want the same bag for both as there is too many sacrifices in a one does all bag and hardly ever carry them at the same time unless traveling and then i'll just bring both bags. Plus if I can ever talk the wifey into that new epson p2000 i won't need to really ever bring the laptop
Well after looking into the VR lenses some more it looks like I could afford the Nikkor 24mm-120mm VR lens, especially since I could then sell the 18-70mm kit lens. The 120mm would semi-satisfy my need for a telephoto for a while anyway. Sounds like a plan to me, we'll see how it works out! Anybody know a good place to sell lenses?
That's true, but I honestly don't use the wide angle much at all, the 24mm on the 24-120 should be plenty. There really isn't that big of a difference between 27 and 36mm. I guess I'll have to start paying more attention to when I'm shooting with the D70 if I could use 24mm in all the situations I've been using 18mm in. hmmm
I took a look at the Crumpler site tonight. That looks like a nice bag.
The only problem I have with most of the crumpler bags is I'd like to be able to carry my D70 with a (yet to be purchased) 70-200 F/2.8 mounted to the camera body. That lens is 8.5" long (+1.0" for a 1.4X tele converter). That's what has me leaning towards the Lowepro Photo Trekker or Nature Trekker.
The next venue is 11" tall so that would be very close if you went straight up and down...the TAll-E is 12" tall same style just not as long. Company Embarrasement is 13" tall. The thing i don't like about lowepro bags is they look like camera bags screaming "valuable goods" inside. The Crumpler shoulder bags are more of messenger looking bag. Though I'm sure I will end up with a Crumpler backpack eventually as well for times when i'm carrying stuff for LONG periods of time..but for most i like to have a shoulder bag as you can very quickly pull stuff in and out...but downside being it isn't as comfortable for lugging around for several days.
Well so much for my list... I'm going to Hawaii the 26th of Dec. for New Years and figured I should have a telephoto by then... so I went ahead and ordered the Nikkor 70-300G. From what I've read it can't be beat for 100 bucks, and It'll be nice to have a nice light (and I hate to say this... but somewhat "disposable") tele even after I get the scrap together for the Sigma F/2.8 EX 70-200 or the Nikkor F/2.8 70-200 VR.
The thing i don't like about lowepro bags is they look like camera bags screaming "valuable goods" inside.
What I like about Lowepro bags is their protective padding. Some of them may hint at what's inside but that also depends on your demeanor. A Lowepro ain't a Halliburton.
This afternoon I purchased a couple of Lowepro bags- the D-Res 30AW, to hold the D70 body, and, the smaller, Z 20 for the kit lens. These will tuck pretty well into the backpack I'll use as a carry-on.
The compartments in the Burton bag allow me to pack quite a few photo goodies, including film, memory cards, batteries, card readers, andmy laptop (with its AC adaptor).
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