Camera Gear -- What's on your list?
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. :lol: ).
What's on your list for new camera gear? Please only mention items you reasonably expect to purchase in the next 1-2 months.Camera? Lenses? Battery Grips? Filters? Flash? Memory Cards? Bags? Tripods? Software (Photoshop/Capture)? |
Film. :grin:
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Move up from a Nikon D1X to the new D2X with wireless transmitter.
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Crumpler Bag, Battery Grip, L Mounting Bracket, ExpoDisc, Visible Dust Brushes
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Originally Posted by Casey
Crumpler Bag, Battery Grip, L Mounting Bracket, ExpoDisc, Visible Dust Brushes
My list: Lens: Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 VR I would probably already have purchased this lens by now if my camera hadn't been in repair for the last month. Filter: a 77mm circular polarizer to go with the 70-200 Camera Bag: Lowepro Nature Trekker Backpack |
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 :)
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Perhaps a SB-600... although I think I may hold off and save for the Sigma f/2.8 70-200 that I've been lusting over.
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Maybe a D2x or the 200-400 f/4 VR AF-S lens. I hope, anyway. We shall see. :)
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Ahh, all you people with your VR lenses. I want one! :eek2:
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Found this site of interest- http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secret...cessories.html |
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?
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I wouldn't sell you D70 kit lens. The wide angle is going to be hard to replace for anything approaching what you'd get for a used D70 kit lens.
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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
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Originally Posted by Casey
and the Next Venue for a Camera 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. http://www.lowepro.com/images/produc...ght_open_n.jpg |
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.
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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. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Casey
The thing i don't like about lowepro bags is they look like camera bags screaming "valuable goods" inside.
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, and my laptop (with its AC adaptor). |
What's on my list??? A 1 gig flash memory card for the Nikon and plenty of time to use it up! :grin: :grin: :cool:
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Here's somthing I've never seen before..... an Adorama coupon!
The coupon code is #CP1104SMF. Its good for $10 off $200 or $20 off $300+. Happy holidays. -- Cheese |
Then later tonight ordered the 70-200 :smile: F/2.8 :grin: VR :eek2: from B&H. My list from earlier in the thread: Lens: Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 VR Filter: a 77mm circular polarizer to go with the 70-200 Camera Bag: Lowepro Nature Trekker Backpack Looks like that leaves the backpack. Hopefully that comes as a Christmas gift. Speaking of Christmas, I also did some real Christmas shopping for family today, some of it photo related. My mom has been dropping hints about wanting a tripod and photoshop elements. :grin: |
Wow... I envy you. :grin:
I got the 70-300G in last night and for the money it really is a great lens! I've got a 100% crop from a handheld ISO1600 300mm shot and its quite impressive for 100 bucks. :thumbsup: |
Originally Posted by Kyle
Wow... I envy you. :grin:
I got the 70-300G in last night and for the money it really is a great lens! I've got a 100% crop from a handheld ISO1600 300mm shot and its quite impressive for 100 bucks. :thumbsup: RE: 70-300G I remember you mentioning that was manual focus right? Post up the picture you took. |
Here is a 100% crop from the picture. As I said before its 300mm handheld, ISO1600. The lens is AF, pretty slow but it gets the job done.
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That is good. I'm actually surprised ISO 1600 did so well.
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Yeah, I'm suprised it was that nice at ISO1600, especially handheld at 300mm. For me this lens was probably a much better value than the equally priced 50mm f1.8. Either way for an extra 200 bucks my D70 is now a lot more versatile. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s/NAM_cool.gif
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