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Hello Spaceman posted:Peak Design Everyday Sling has a tablet compartment and modular camera compartment that's kinda designed for mirrorless. Comes in two sizes. I really like DSPTCH bags, something like this would fit that stuff and be a little more streamlined, when I was in Japan I frequently had to take my bag off to squeeze into narrow shop aisles or crowded trains/elevators. You'd have to figure out your own padding/protection, though, which might increase bulk anyway. I've been using the smaller version as a sling/manpurse for my X100, sunglasses and umbrella. They also make a camera bag but it's pretty boxy and even more expensive than the Peak Designs.
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Martytoof posted:Bag thread seems to be archived so I'll ask here. Are you looking to be smart and get an actual camera bag? If not, I've been using this as a man-purse/camera bag. The main compartment is big enough for an SLR plus an extra lens (depending on the lenses). The iPad might just fit in it; if I found the correct dimensions of the 10.5in iPad, this bag is basically the exact same size. There's not really any padding though if you're trying to actually keep your equipment safe. I just threw some foam I had laying around in it, and am gambling that it will be able to keep it safe. I mostly just like that it doesn't look like a camera bag so can just carry it everywhere.
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Thanks guys, these are some good ideas and I'll mull my choices over. I'm probably not looking to get a camera bag specifically, but something I can throw a camera into, with my passport and maybe a few other essentials. Now that I really stop to think about it, the iPad isn't necessary at ALL so that kind of opens up my options for smaller bags. The more I think about it, the more I think my biggest requirements are that it's discrete, not bulky, and that I can get a camera in and out fairly quickly without a lot of unbuckling or unsnapping.
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I like the Ona Bowery for this.
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Martytoof posted:Thanks guys, these are some good ideas and I'll mull my choices over. Fun alternative: bring that stuff in a backpack or suitcase to Japan, then go bag shopping in Tokyo.
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harperdc posted:Fun alternative: bring that stuff in a backpack or suitcase to Japan, then go bag shopping in Tokyo.
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I’m juuuust starting to dip my toe into using external flashes, and I could use some guidance. I’ve got a Canon 7D, and two old Minolta flashes: a 132X speed light and an 80PX ring light. The ring light works so-so on the Canon body (I have to manually set aperture and shutter speed for proper exposure), but the speed light doesn’t appear to be doing anything. It seems to mount onto the hotshoe okay, it powers on, and I’m able to manually fire it using the little button near its base, but the camera won’t trigger it. Might this be a problem with the flash itself—something I doubt, as I can manually fire it—or is it simply incompatible with my newer DSLR? It seems odd that the ring light, which is of a similar vintage to the speed light, works, but the other flash doesn’t.
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I’d look into whether that particular model is safe to use on your camera. The older speedlights are known for causing damage on DSLR and modern bodies.
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Oh, poo poo! Yeah, I’d better check that out. Thanks. e: According to this resource I should be safe in that regard. President Beep fucked around with this message at 10:14 on Feb 24, 2019 |
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So last summer i bought a Godox AD600 Pro while on vacation, since it is about 40% cheaper in my wife's country than my own. When travelling home the checked-in luggage checkers removed the battery for the AD600 from my suitcase, as apparently you are not allowed to travel with them (its not a LiPo battery so this is really nicpicky) Long story short, ive been really busy since then so only just this weekend did i buy a replacement battery; aaaand it doesn't seem to work. I plug in the charger and the only thing that happens is the charger showing a red light. No battery charge level indicator, no "error with battery" flashing. The battery is not heating up so theres no energy going to it. Is this a common issue? Is the battery dead because it is old? The Godox products never really gained traction here so the only time the stores took in these products was when they were new. I literally bought the last battery.
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Ineptitude posted:So last summer i bought a Godox AD600 Pro while on vacation, since it is about 40% cheaper in my wife's country than my own. When you're traveling on an airplane, nearly every airline has a policy that all lithium batteries have to be carried on board in person regardless of the specific chemistry (lithium polymer, lithium ion, etc) I don't think the battery chemistry is even important anymore, if its any combo of lithium, its not allowed in checked baggage. Even spare camera batteries (if they are lithium) can't go in checked baggage. From what I found, the AD600 has a lithium battery pack. I've seen some are lithium ion and others are lithium polymer. Do you have a multimeter? Can you manually check the voltage of the battery? From what it looks like, a lot of reviews for those batteries from various sources (B&H, adorama, amazon) seem to show a lot of quality control issues with those batteries. A lot of people are saying they got batteries that were dead on arrival and wouldn't charge.
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Thanks! I have access to one through relatives. is it obvious where to measure? The battery doesn't have a + and a - but a "bus" with like 20 connectors. EDIT: the store took it back and ordered a new one for me Ineptitude fucked around with this message at 20:02 on Feb 27, 2019 |
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So for older AF 400/5.6 primes, I've only been able to find a few variants. Canon (I don't have a Canon system) Sigma non-APO Sigma APO Sigma APO (Older HSM type, Nikon/Minolta didn't have a motor tho) Sigma APO (Newer HSM type, Nikon/Minolta didn't have a motor tho) Tokina SD (older red ring style, never carried over to their gold ring) Am I missing anything?
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I have a lens that accepts 52 mm filters, and I want a 15+ stop ND filter. Trouble is, nobody (trustworthy) makes them. I am therefore thinking of getting a step-up ring and then getting a larger diameter 15+ stop ND filter which are readily available. Should I be concerned with light leaking through the step-up ring?
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I honestly don't see how it could. Threads are very good light traps. Otherwise you can just add some light seals with felt tape. But again, I don't know where you could have a leak. Another option is going full spendy with the Cokin P/Zpro Series filter mount. um excuse me fucked around with this message at 00:06 on Mar 3, 2019 |
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um excuse me posted:I honestly don't see how it could. Threads are very good light traps. Yeah, a series of fine filter threads are kind of like a bunch of little baffles.
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President Beep posted:Yeah, a series of fine filter threads are kind of like a bunch of little baffles. That's what I thought, I just wanted to confirm. um excuse me posted:Another option is going full spendy with the Cokin P/Zpro Series filter mount. Compactness is more important.
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The biggest problem with step up rings is if you need more than one. Constantly removing and installing them sucks. Taping them could be a good idea just to keep them together as one unit.
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xzzy posted:The biggest problem with step up rings is if you need more than one. Constantly removing and installing them sucks. I can get away with using just one.
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Can anyone suggest a good how-to video for graduated nd filters? I ended up with a set of cokins and wouldn’t mind some tips.
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Is the K&F tripod alright or is it junk? One the one hand everyone says it's great but then on the other everyone says don't get a cheap tripod. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KA4TUJW?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=S78J0JYDJ1NJKFQ46BSS It's for my 80d and my 100mm/65mm macro lenses.
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Eh, I use a Neewer carbon fiber tripod that was that same price and it’s been pretty sturdy so far. On the one hand, I’m sure it’s not as nice/refined as something more expensive, but on the other hand I’ve never regretted getting it and it’s always proved adequate.
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It looks compromised for the price point. The lesser star reviews point towards build quality not being particularly fantastic, and it looks to try and do an awful lot for the money. I often find Amazon is a hive of people giving overenthusiastic reviews to eh products because they’re not expensive and don’t disintegrate out of the box. I once tried a pair of £30 IEM style headphones where the people were raving about how amazing they were and outdid brands that cost many times over but it wasn’t the case. My Klipsch ones weren’t a huge amount more and destroyed them in every factor. Also plenty of Amazon reviews are done in exchange for free products etc. I just can’t trust them at all.
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I lost the lens cap to my 14mm MF Rokinon. B&H only has rear caps and Amazon has 1 used for $40. I think I'm not searching under the right terms or something? Anyone know where I can get one?
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You could try their importer: https://www.elitebrands.com/contact Or you could get one of those front of lens bag things from lenscoat (hoodie i think.)
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BetterLekNextTime posted:I lost the lens cap to my 14mm MF Rokinon. B&H only has rear caps and Amazon has 1 used for $40. I think I'm not searching under the right terms or something? Anyone know where I can get one? Just get a generic lens cap of the right size based on your filter size. oops...forgot about the bulgey front element.
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What about one of these things? https://www.amazon.com/KUVRD-Original-Universal-Lifetime-Coverage/dp/B07918N13L?th=1&psc=1
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Try searching for samyang, they are also sold under that name in Europe among other places.
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Thanks goons!President Beep posted:What about one of these things? I think I'm going to order a couple of these, just to have a spare.
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BetterLekNextTime posted:Can anyone suggest a good how-to video for graduated nd filters? I ended up with a set of cokins and wouldn’t mind some tips. How about some words? https://www.alexburkephoto.com/blog/2016/8/30/gnd-filters-getting-the-perfect-exposure-in-one-shot
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cerious posted:How about some words? https://www.alexburkephoto.com/blog/2016/8/30/gnd-filters-getting-the-perfect-exposure-in-one-shot This is great, thanks!
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I'm not sure how many people this will help since it's super specific, but if you have a Peak Design messenger and are looking for a convenient way to carry a water bottle, the 0.7L Vapur foldable water bottle fits nicely into the (IMO way too small) external side pockets. It's not very secure on its own because of the angled shape of the pocket, but the bottle's carabiner can clip onto the strap buckle without limiting the use of the strap. The Element Fire colorway that I got also happens to match the black messenger colorway, which is nice. Bag shown is the 13-inch model. Don't know if the 15-inch has bigger pockets.  
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I think I've hit peak Peak Design This is in addition to the 13" messenger pictured above, a capture clip (older model) pretty much permanently attached to its side, and a slide strap for when I don't need a whole bag
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I use a hand strap like that clutch (although I'm sure that ones better than mine). I dig it, been using a few years and never really been tempted to put a neck strap back on.
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I cheaped out and ended up buying a medium Amazon Basics DSLR bag for next to nothing. Holds my XPro1, battery packs, Pentax ME, film, and enough small stuff for a day out just fine. I can fit my 10" iPad Pro in there if I really /JAM/ it in, though it is clearly not a good fit. In the end I couldn't justify dropping a hundred plus dollars on a bag when I can use it on film or something instead. I'm going to pick up a wrist strap of some sort before I go but I have to say I'm pretty pleased with how my pack is turning out. I can't stress the "next to nothing" factor enough. Even if I get to Tokyo and find a better bag I'll have zero qualms about literally throwing this in the trash, which I don't see happening. some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 23:20 on Mar 9, 2019 |
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The non-backpack one? I’ve got that too. The padding seems adequate, and mine’s held up to a handful of trips. Definitely a good value. But the strap it comes with though—what a piece of junk.
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President Beep posted:The non-backpack one? I’ve got that too. The padding seems adequate, and mine’s held up to a handful of trips. Definitely a good value. Oh yeah the shoulder padding is stiff as a board. I just removed it and it's like a hundred percent better. I have a bunch of better shoulder strap pads I can put on, I just haven't been bothered enough to do it. Will definitely do so before I take it on any 8+ hour walks though.
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Do any of you have any experience with the Fuji X-Pro2? I'm considering picking one up, especially after the 3 is announced, because the price ought to come down even farther than it already has. I'm curious about impressions of the viewfinder, and the XF lens lineup. It seems like a great little camera that would be fun to shoot.
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Sneeze Party posted:Do any of you have any experience with the Fuji X-Pro2? I'm considering picking one up, especially after the 3 is announced, because the price ought to come down even farther than it already has. Yep! I've got one, ask away. It's perfect if you're after a camera that feels good to use, and you gives you the choice between an optical or electronic viewfinder. I shoot it as a walk around when I don't have my full DSLR kit with me.
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Yeast posted:Yep! How well does it achieve focus? Do you do much manual focusing with it? That's mostly why I'm interested in the OVF. That kind of camera, manual focus is fun -- at least with a traditional rangefinder. How does the image quality, in your view, compare to your DSLR setup? I'd be coming from a Canon 5D Mark III (not that I'd get rid of it).
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