|
MrEnigma posted:Just picked up a used 17-50 tamron, loving the 2.8 and the 17-50, (had a 17-40 L before and liked it). But holy cow IS THIS THING LOUD. BZZZzzzt BBBBZZZZTttt And the minute you switch it to MF, it's looser than Courtney Love's Heart-Shaped Box  But despite how much I've hated its little flaws, it's still the best non-L glass you're going to find, I can't deny it.
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 04:13
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 9, 2024 12:24 |
|
|
CPL filters's. I know the advice is generally the most expensive you can afford for your largest thread size, but is this in the territory of go large (as you can) or go home, or would I not be horrified with a cheapish Praktica branded CPL fliter? It's something I've been keeping on the to do list since I have noticed that I do indeed take a largeish amount of landscapes and a reasonable amount of water and want to get one since everyone insists it's a pretty critical piece of kit, but I'm not sure I want to drop 300 dollars on one.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 04:29
|
|
Trambopaline posted:CPL filters's. I know the advice is generally the most expensive you can afford for your largest thread size, but is this in the territory of go large (as you can) or go home, or would I not be horrified with a cheapish Praktica branded CPL fliter? It's something I've been keeping on the to do list since I have noticed that I do indeed take a largeish amount of landscapes and a reasonable amount of water and want to get one since everyone insists it's a pretty critical piece of kit, but I'm not sure I want to drop 300 dollars on one. You can get one of the best CPLs on the market for around $75 in 77mm size. The Marumi DHG Super CPL is fantastic, inexpensive, and what I used before I moved to LEE filters. Honestly it might even be better than my $180 4x4 LEE polarizer, but it doesn't fit the filter holder.  http://www.lenstip.com/115.24-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Marumi_DHG_Super_Circular_P.L.D_72_mm.html Full article: http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Introduction.html
|
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 04:40
|
|
|
I've had really great results with the Marumi CPL. It has great reviews and it's pretty inexpensive to boot. http://www.amazon.com/Marumi-67mm-Super-Filter-Japan/dp/B003QSG6SS
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 04:42
|
|
|
Picked up a Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 for $265 the other day. It's really an unsung hero. Why is it a big deal, you ask? Well, for one, it's full frame. Full frame wide angles are usually pricey. Here was my logic in buying it rather than the 17-40 f/4L. Optically, they're very similar -- which is impressive for the Tamron. The Tamron has an extra stop on the wide end. The 17-40 focuses faster with USM. Counterpoint: it's a wide lens -- AF is not super critical. The 17-40 has better weathersealing -- including the mount gasket. The Tamron can be had for a good $300 less than the 17-40. Ultimately, I sacrificed weathersealing and AF speed for a lens that was optically very competitive, gave me an extra stop on the wide end, and was over 50% cheaper. Check it out, APS-H and full frame users, if you are looking for a cheap wide-angle.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 04:52
|
|
|
Ah my bad, I just skimmed through filter selections, looks like the really expensive filters are the variable/high density ND filters. Well that's good to know. Now to talk myself into buying the 77mm version even if I don't see myself buying any new lenses in the near future. Cheers guys.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 05:14
|
|
|
So I'm probably going to be getting $300 in amazon.com money that I'd like to spend on a flash. I currently have a 20D and some quantaray promaster knockoff flash that worked for about 1.5 years reliably. It has issues with the hotshot connection and I know this because a buddies 580EXII works fine and with my current flash it works great if I apply slight pressure to the front of the flash. I know that I can get a 430exii for $270 on amazon, but I looked into the Metz and Nissin top of the line flashes and am leaning towards the Nissin di866 mkii. I think that this gets me pretty much everything that the 580 exii has without the $600 amazon price gouging. The one thing the 430 has going for it in my mind is the build quality/weather sealing. But for just about $50 more it'd be nice to get all the features of the di866, so does anyone have any experience with Nissin equipment? I might upgrade to whatever replaces the 60D whenever it's announced but the Nissin should be firmware upgradable to be compatible so I'm not terribly worried about that. I just don't want to end up with a lemon.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 05:24
|
|
|
dakana posted:Picked up a Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 for $265 the other day. It's really an unsung hero. Why is it a big deal, you ask? Well, for one, it's full frame. Full frame wide angles are usually pricey.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 06:05
|
|
|
Trambopaline posted:CPL filters's. I know the advice is generally the most expensive you can afford for your largest thread size, but is this in the territory of go large (as you can) or go home, or would I not be horrified with a cheapish Praktica branded CPL fliter? It's something I've been keeping on the to do list since I have noticed that I do indeed take a largeish amount of landscapes and a reasonable amount of water and want to get one since everyone insists it's a pretty critical piece of kit, but I'm not sure I want to drop 300 dollars on one.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 08:20
|
|
|
evil_bunnY posted:No the rule is get a Marumi super dhg either in the largest thread size or in the size for the lenses you want CPL'ed. Haha okay. Does it have to be the super or is the DHG good enough?
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 09:34
|
|
|
Super PLD is the one that tests so well. I have two and love them but I've never owned another brand so heh.
|
|
#
?
Aug 14, 2012 12:25
|
|
|
 gently caress gently caress gently caress gently caress gently caress In my excitement to pack my bags for a 2 week Scotland/Belfast/Dublin trip, I'm at the airport and have realized I forgot a battery charger  I have 2 full batteries in a grip and I'm not sure if I can make those last for the whole time. Is my best course of action to look up a store in the UK (the first leg of the trip is a week in the Scottish Highlands) and have it shipped to our hotel?
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:29
|
|
|
DJExile posted:
What camera do you have?
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:34
|
|
|
spog posted:What camera do you have? Olympus E-5. I have 2 of the BLM-1 batteries. E: I have a good P&S and a lot of film with my OM-1 so if worse comes to worst, it's not a total loss.
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:35
|
|
|
DJExile posted:Olympus E-5. I have 2 of the BLM-1 batteries. When you get to Heathrow, go to Dixons (they are airside in all the terminals). See if they sell this: http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/kodak-essential-universal-battery-charger-13828471-pdt.html http://www.dixonstravel.com/stores/heathrow.aspx Failing that, let me know and I'll try to help you out.
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:39
|
|
|
spog posted:When you get to Heathrow, go to Dixons (they are airside in all the terminals). We're flying into Edinburgh 
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:40
|
|
|
DJExile posted:We're flying into Edinburgh They have one in Edinburgh too: Dixons Travel Unit R164 Edinburgh Airport Airside Edinburgh Scotland EH12 9DP That said: if you can find a suitable one on Amazon.co.uk, you can spring for next day shipping and get it to your hotel. pm me if you have problems with your US credit card EDIT: you know what, I bet you can find a charger if you wander around the City. http://www.jessops.com/storefinder spog fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Aug 20, 2012 |
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:45
|
|
|
I think the Dixons might be in the departures part of the airport rather than the arrivals. I believe that's where it is in Heathrow. I have no idea about good camera stores up north. Jessops might be able to carry something. Worse comes to worse treat it as an exercise in limiting your shots! make a mistake into a learning experience!
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:47
|
|
|
Paragon8 posted:I think the Dixons might be in the departures part of the airport rather than the arrivals. I believe that's where it is in Heathrow. You may be right. I think this might do the job. Available with 1-2 days shipping: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Charger-Olympus-PS-BLM-1-BLM1/dp/B002DK9XV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345495264&sr=8-2 I've been in these exact shoes.
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 21:50
|
|
|
Don't forget plug adapters for all your other gadgets!
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 22:34
|
|
Cutie Pie Swag~
|
Yeah, isn't there like some Scottish Best Buy you can duck into to pick that up anyway? I'd be ordering from Amazon last, unless budget was my main concern.
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 23:26
|
|
|
Goddamn you guys are loving awesome. I'll see if I can find that place in Edinburgh airport, if not I'll probably have to go the Amazon route. I'll be staying about 4 hours away from Edinburgh and I would imagine hotel staff can help as well. Spog, that would work perfectly, thanks. I'll let you guys know what happens. I'm at Newark Airport right now on a layover then over the pond.
|
|
#
?
Aug 20, 2012 23:59
|
|
|
And here we are finally in Dornoch. I'm going to do some asking around about local places but the Amazon route may be ultimately cheaper. If nothing else, I'll burn up the batteries and take a shitload of shots with the OM-1 
|
|
#
?
Aug 21, 2012 15:42
|
|
|
DJExile posted:And here we are finally in Dornoch. I'm going to do some asking around about local places but the Amazon route may be ultimately cheaper. It looks an interesting place. Amazon will definitely be cheaper - plus you'll spend less time trying to explain modern technology like DSLRs (and electricity) to the locals.
|
|
#
?
Aug 21, 2012 15:53
|
|
|
spog posted:It looks an interesting place. Yeah probably the easiest route. I really appreciate the advice. 
|
|
#
?
Aug 21, 2012 16:27
|
|
|
Holy gently caress. Last night I asked a concierge here if they knew of any local or nearby stores that might have something. "Well there are a couple places in Inverness... One of our shuttle drivers is going there tomorrow, he can ask them if you like. Can we have one of your batteries to make sure he could find one that fits?" "Sure." I give them one of my two batteries, but figure at best there might be some iffy 'universal' one, or at worst, nothing doing. Still, can't hurt. Fast forward to this afternoon. I got back from playing golf with some friends on this trip, and she waved me over. "I think we've got it, plus we tossed in a little extra for you." She presents me with a factory Olympus BLM-1 charger with UK plug, along with an extra BLM-1 battery. Holy poo poo this owns so much 
|
|
#
?
Aug 24, 2012 22:19
|
|
|
Wow, that's pretty great hotel/concierge service there.
|
|
#
?
Aug 24, 2012 23:49
|
|
|
yeah, especially for scotland
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 00:56
|
|
|
DJExile posted:Fast forward to this afternoon. I got back from playing golf with some friends on this trip, and she waved me over. "I think we've got it, plus we tossed in a little extra for you."
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 10:27
|
|
|
They might be tipping to American standards which would be extremely generous in Scotland.
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 13:21
|
|
|
Yeah, honestly I wouldn't have expected this to any stretch. We're staying in a pretty unique that is to say, loving incredible place.
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 19:27
|
|
|
Tsk tsk sloppy verticals gently caress that looks amazing
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 19:42
|
|
|
Holy poo poo, where is that? edit: as in what's it called, I do read the thread and know it's in Scotland
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 19:57
|
|
|
That's just a Scottish starbucks, wait until he starts posting some pictures of the castles.
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 19:58
|
|
|
There's a reason crazy-rich americans with actual taste dismantle scottish castles and move them over instead of building McMansions. the reason is they can't have french castles
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 20:09
|
|
|
It's Skibo Castle just outside of Dornoch. Paragon8 posted:That's just a Scottish starbucks, wait until he starts posting some pictures of the castles. hahahaha
|
|
#
?
Aug 25, 2012 21:50
|
|
|
So I asked this in the general questions thread, but this thread is probably better for it. I'm jonesing desperately for a Mamiya RB67, and I don't want to be an idiot about buying one. I handled one, foolishly, at B&H yesterday, but then ran away before I could spend the 700 they wanted for it. KEH has a couple of them, including a bargain-grade one for less than two hundred dollars. What should I know about these cameras? What's the best light meter or metering screen or whatever? Is there anything in particular I should be looking for? I know to check for the C after the lens ID to get a coated model.
|
|
#
?
Aug 29, 2012 15:07
|
|
|
a foolish pianist posted:So I asked this in the general questions thread, but this thread is probably better for it. Don't get the metered stovepipe finder, just get a good incident meter for like a third of the price and use the standard WLF for way less money. $700 is definitely way too much for an RB unless it comes with a whole bunch of lenses and backs.
|
|
#
?
Aug 29, 2012 16:44
|
|
|
For a novice photographer who isn't wanting to get into photography so much as use it to enable studying wildlife would you guys suggest just a P&S or some sort of SLR? Keep in mind in this case durability/ruggedness/water resistance is a huge plus because the stuff that's going to be studied will frequently be found in the middle of swamps and bogs. Also the budget is extremely limited of course. So it'd be cool to have suggestions of what to save up towards as well as an entry-level that I might be able to get quickly.
|
|
#
?
Aug 29, 2012 20:53
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 9, 2024 12:24 |
|
|
Fuzzy Pipe Wrench posted:For a novice photographer who isn't wanting to get into photography so much as use it to enable studying wildlife would you guys suggest just a P&S or some sort of SLR? Keep in mind in this case durability/ruggedness/water resistance is a huge plus because the stuff that's going to be studied will frequently be found in the middle of swamps and bogs. Also the budget is extremely limited of course. So it'd be cool to have suggestions of what to save up towards as well as an entry-level that I might be able to get quickly. there's quite a few rugged point and shoot cameras out there that have water resistance and proofing. It's very hard to buy a "bad" camera nowadays. Google the features you want and check amazon reviews.
|
|
#
?
Aug 29, 2012 20:55
|
|