Camera Gear -- What's on your list?
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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. ).
Camera?
Lenses?
Battery Grips?
Filters?
Flash?
Memory Cards?
Bags?
Tripods?
Software (Photoshop/Capture)?
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)?
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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
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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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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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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.
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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.
#17
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).
#20
Originally Posted by macncheese
Here's somthing I've never seen before..... an Adorama coupon!
Then later tonight ordered the 70-200 :smile: F/2.8 VR 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.
Last edited by dave; 12-11-2004 at 05:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by Kyle
Wow... I envy you.
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.
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.
RE: 70-300G I remember you mentioning that was manual focus right? Post up the picture you took.
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