New Gear Thread!
- Thread starter Will V|Photography
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So things went Really, REALLY well! One of my first test shots with the Tokina 11-16 2.8!
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So things went Really, REALLY well! One of my first test shots with the Tokina 11-16 2.8!
Congrats on your new glass
Johnathan Aulabaugh
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yeah that would confuse the hell out of me lol
It would confuse me too, but not as much as someone asking you for the time and you tell him it's 2.8 past 5.6
Johnathan Aulabaugh
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Rotflmao, that would be pretty dang funny
Will V|Photography
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The other night I ordered some YongNuo CTR-301P "Poverty Wizard" triggers. Should have those around New Years. Then I'll be getting an umbrella w/ strobe stand and probably another flash. I'm thinking YongNuo YN-560 to compliment my YN-460ii and YN triggers. Thanks China.
Also, I just ordered this bag on sale from Amazon. 60% OFF and free 1-day shipping, until Midnight PST tonight. It might still be on sale after that time but I don't think there will be free shipping. Amazon.com: Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack (Black): Camera & Photo
I should have the bag on Friday
Also, I just ordered this bag on sale from Amazon. 60% OFF and free 1-day shipping, until Midnight PST tonight. It might still be on sale after that time but I don't think there will be free shipping. Amazon.com: Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack (Black): Camera & Photo
I should have the bag on Friday
Well I guess this *sort of* counts as "new gear" LOL!
I bought the F-Stop watch a couple of weeks ago!
OK.......where did you get this watch, and how much? I'm a watch nut!
This is so cool!! Will V|Photography
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What would be really cool is if the aperture blades closed as time progressed and then opened back up at the top of the hour (or it could go hourly and open back up at Noon and Midnight.
I'm not sure, but I think that's how it works..from what I read, anyway.
RickSawThat
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And I was just hoping to get a new strap for Xmas. any recommendations?
Carolina Photo Guy
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You will be hard pressed to beat good old DUCT TAPE!
Hell, you can get 50 or 60 straps out of a full roll!
RickSawThat
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It's a great idea but I'm out of duct tape after wrapping xmas presents I do have some black and some red electrical tape and could make a cool strap from that I suppose. At the least I could cover the Nikon logo on my nifty yellow and black strap I have now.
I do have some black and some red electrical tape and could make a cool strap from that I suppose. At the least I could cover the Nikon logo on my nifty yellow and black strap I have now.Rick, you'd be hard pressed to find a better strap than the Black Rapid strap. Go to their web site BlackRapid.com >> Creators of the R-Strap, the original camera sling. to check them out. I have the RS-4 myself, and couldn't do without it.
RickSawThat
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That strap is very cool, just checked out the site and video. Did it take a while to get used to it since it's a bit of a different style than most straps or did you just naturally work with it right away?
It just comes natural, Rick. I think all DSLR's should come with it as standard equipment. It just makes so much sense.
Well I added a Bushnell tripod to my bag for Christmas. It is nothing fancy and it lacks the bells and whistles but it is a very sturdy piece of gear that is rated for enough weight to hold any thing I'm going to place on top of it. For what I'm going to use it for I think it will work well.
I am hesitant in getting a Rapid Strap since I always carry my camera with a battery grip + those damn heavy lenses with flash. If I mount that 1/4" screw on the battery grip, that will eventually break since the battery grip is only secured with another 1/4" screw to the camera. It might be best if you don't use a battery grip with your camera.