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RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
I decided to add a little "heft" to my D5100 and bought this Promaster Battery Grip.

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While it does enable vertical shooting (with minimal exposure control) that is secondary for me. I have large hands and wanted to enhance the stature/grip of the camera body.

I also picked up an extra EN-EL14 battery so I have added to the number of shots I can take on a single charge. :)


I bought a similar one for my 5100 and for the same reason.... It really gave me a better feel/grip of the camera..

Enjoy!

Pat in NH
 

Whiskeyman

Senior Member
Not my latest purchase, but I got it and it's cool; a Think Tank Streetwalker Pro backpack.

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And a Gary Fong flash modifier.

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weebee

Senior Member
Bought a monopod Giottos MM-9750 4
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And after consideration I went with this flash. I was looking at one for more money. But, I really didn't need a speed flash for my needs. The Sunpak RD2000N Ultra-Compact Digital flash met my needs fine and has great reviews. Between the two, I'm almost ready for our trip to Washington and then Maine later this year.
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RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
Bought a monopod Giottos MM-9750 4


And after consideration I went with this flash. I was looking at one for more money. But, I really didn't need a speed flash for my needs. The Sunpak RD2000N Ultra-Compact Digital flash met my needs fine and has great reviews. Between the two, I'm almost ready for our trip to Washington and then Maine later this year.

Congrats on the new items... let us know how the flash works!! (Holler when you head to Maine, I am right on the way!)

Pat in NH
 

fotojack

Senior Member
For some reason, unbeknownst to me at the time, my brother-in-law bought me remote flash triggers. I have to wait till I get to Kelowna, B.C. this summer to pick them up, but hey...I'm in no rush. :) He said they're made by Commlite, and the model is G430N. I'll have to learn how to use them, as I've never had the opportunity to use this kind of technology before. Only 6 months to go before I get my hands on them. :)
Here's what they look like:

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RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
For some reason, unbeknownst to me at the time, my brother-in-law bought me remote flash triggers. I have to wait till I get to Kelowna, B.C. this summer to pick them up, but hey...I'm in no rush. :) He said they're made by Commlite, and the model is G430N. I'll have to learn how to use them, as I've never had the opportunity to use this kind of technology before. Only 6 months to go before I get my hands on them. :)
Here's what they look like:


Nice, hope they do you a good job Jack. I know it is no rush, but could they not be shipped?? I would think cost would be minimal.. (but that is also a relative thing!)


Pat in NH
 

Pretzel

Senior Member
Lowepro day pack. Simple and cheap for my needs!

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Is that one of the slingshot 100 series? I've got the Slingshot AW 202 and really enjoy it. Used to think it would hold all of my equipment, but with my D3100 and 3 lenses, plus my cleaning pens, SB700 and battery chargers for the camera and flash batteries, it's started getting a little tight. Love how I can just rotate it around and slip the camera in/out with ease, though.
 

Whiskeyman

Senior Member
Is that one of the slingshot 100 series? I've got the Slingshot AW 202 and really enjoy it. Used to think it would hold all of my equipment, but with my D3100 and 3 lenses, plus my cleaning pens, SB700 and battery chargers for the camera and flash batteries, it's started getting a little tight. Love how I can just rotate it around and slip the camera in/out with ease, though.

Trust me that eventually you'll not want a bag that holds everything you have. It would get so heavy that you wouldn't want to tote it very long. I'm convinced that thebest carry bag is the one that holds what you need for a task and not much else. When I tried my bag out, I tried a couple that were bigger empty and there was no limit. After picking the next-to-largest bag, the clerk at the camera store loaded it down and had me try it on. I quickly downsized!

The LowePro Slingshot series you have is a great bag, and it has many happy users. I think that it is also a great choice in a camera bag.

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fotojack

Senior Member
Nice, hope they do you a good job Jack. I know it is no rush, but could they not be shipped?? I would think cost would be minimal.. (but that is also a relative thing!)


Pat in NH

No, Pat...he wants to make sure I come out there this summer! :) He's funny like that. :)
 

weebee

Senior Member
Is that one of the slingshot 100 series? I've got the Slingshot AW 202 and really enjoy it. Used to think it would hold all of my equipment, but with my D3100 and 3 lenses, plus my cleaning pens, SB700 and battery chargers for the camera and flash batteries, it's started getting a little tight. Love how I can just rotate it around and slip the camera in/out with ease, though.


Yes it is. Thanks for the info. I was hoping I chose well. I'm only going to use to trasnsport my 3100 and two lenses and flash in the main area. I'm hoping my L820 will fit in the top storage area.
 

Scott Murray

Senior Member
Got my new ballhead :) it's nice and sturdy. Will be interesting to see how this one locks in as my manfrotto one would move alot when I have my D800E and 80-400VR on it.





 

cadomniel

Senior Member
I have a 50mm/1.8G, 85mm/1.8G on the way. I exchanged those two for the Sigma 17-50mm/2.8 OS.
I was surfing on ebay last night ( couldn't stay away) and saw a Buy it Now for a Nikon 17-55/2.8 with two B&W 77mm filters for $720 so snapped it up quickly since it looked like a good deal :D
 

wev

Senior Member
Contributor
So I was cleaning out my wallet and found 3 old gift cards that still had cash on them. Since my mother taught me to never waste leftovers, I took myself off to Best Buy and got myself a present

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And even better, they matched the TriCityCamera online price and I saved $35 off the sale price. Got some learning to do now.
 

Rick M

Senior Member
I picked up a J3 and kit lens about 10 days ago and I've been on a spending spree ever since!

I've since added the 18.5 mm (50) 1.8, 30-110 (80-300), a CP filter, leather body case and the Thinktank mirrorless mover. A very small neat system. I should have added something for perspective, but the "big" zoom (equivalent to 80-300mm) is 2" wide by 3" tall!


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Whiskeyman

Senior Member
Got my new ballhead :) it's nice and sturdy. Will be interesting to see how this one locks in as my manfrotto one would move alot when I have my D800E and 80-400VR on it.

Scott,

Of course it shook. That's practically enough mass to make the earth quake when you carry that around! Let us know how this one goes for you.

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