Eduard I hope you have a big enough hard drive.After many trusty years of shooting my Fuji X-T3, I upgraded to the new X-T5.View attachment 384733
Eduard I hope you have a big enough hard drive.After many trusty years of shooting my Fuji X-T3, I upgraded to the new X-T5.View attachment 384733
I did purchase a 2TB Samsung T7 Shield to use along with LR Mobile on my iPad Pro. I actually only took the iPad on our most recent trip. LR Mobile is a great option.Eduard I hope you have a big enough hard drive.By all reports that is a great camera, you will love it. I plan to chug along with my X-T4, but seeing the X-T5 is giving GAS pains. Let us know how you get on with it.
Hey, Dan. I really liked the landscapes you used to post. I hope I see some of these in the future.![]()
The upshot was a 200-500mm that was basically new, but they couldn't sell it as such because they'd scratched the lens hood while demo-ing it (I can see why - the thing has already fallen off twice on me out in my yard!).
Yes, I definitely clicked it into place. I have watched so many video reviews of that lens, and read written reviews online, and almost all of them mention the wonky, insecure hood attachment. It really is almost shockingly bad, to my mind. I may see if I can jury rig some sort of alternate fastener, as off-brand hoods are pretty pricey.Are you sure you are clicking the hood in place? I've read about issues with that hood though. The hood for my Nikon 80-400mm requires a little bit of pressure to lock in place, but it's very secure.
As for not being weather sealed, down the road you might want to consider a raincoat. I prefer the LensCoat RainCoat for my lenses. Although a raincoat won't alleviate condensation from forming inside, it will help keep the area around the mount dry during rain/snow. When lenses are weather sealed, usually there is an O ring on the mount.
A raincoat is definitely something people need to try first though. Each company has their own way of making them, and they can be cumbersome especially for those not accustomed to using one.
I like the Black Rapid Cross Shot Breathe which is an ambidextrous strap. Mine came with a safety tether. If for any reason the strap's fastener comes off of the tripod foot, the safety tether will prevent the lens from going to the ground. It's a pain when changing lenses but looks like they've updated the tether with one that has a spring clip hook.Bought a new strap from Black Rapid. I had one years ago, but replaced it with a Pd strap which is superb. However I read on a BCG forum that I’m carrying my z70-200 wrong! I have one end of the strap,on the camera and the oner on the lens foot. Apparently that’s probably the worst way as there’s a lot of stress on the connection flange. The rule of thumb, or guide if you will, is where there’s a lens foot, use that to support the camera, and where there’s no lens foot, use the camera. Someone shared their BR strap with that QD Connector, and I recall Hudson Henry being pretty enthusiastic about it a few months back. Hence the purchase.
My previous BR safety tether was with two closed loops. now one end is open, and like a regular strap, you can loop it where it’s convenient…so much better!I like the Black Rapid Cross Shot Breathe which is an ambidextrous strap. Mine came with a safety tether. If for any reason the strap's fastener comes off of the tripod foot, the safety tether will prevent the lens from going to the ground. It's a pain when changing lenses but looks like they've updated the tether with one that has a spring clip hook.
What kind of system are you planning to use this for? Its leg (tube) thickness is type 2 (regular 2x.x mm). It may not suit a 150-600mm lens system.I have a tripod sitting in the Adorama cart. Trying to decide if I am going to get it.View attachment 387236
It says it supports 26 pounds in the specs, so I think it is ok. I am more concerned wiith drift from the wrong head. Looking at the Benro 3-way because it takes some effort to adjust it. I don't want my gear to drift or flop.What kind of system are you planning to use this for? Its leg (tube) thickness is type 2 (regular 2x.x mm). It may not suit a 150-600mm lens system.
I have two old aluminum tripods. I think one is an old Benro. I think, for the price, this one will be good enough. If I decide to get a star tracker next year, I'll get a stronger tripod that will be dedicated to just that.Thanks for the recommendation.I have the Benro Mach3 TMA28A although I don't use it as often as my aluminum Gitzo. Benro's quality is very good, and I don't have any complaints. I wouldn't hesitate to choose another Benro as a tripod because it really is solid.
I don't think Gitzo makes aluminum tripods anymore. My Gitzo is a long/tall one, not that I need that feature all the time.It says it supports 26 pounds in the specs, so I think it is ok. I am more concerned wiith drift from the wrong head. Looking at the Benro 3-way because it takes some effort to adjust it. I don't want my gear to drift or flop.
I have two old aluminum tripods. I think one is an old Benro. I think, for the price, this one will be good enough. If I decide to get a star tracker next year, I'll get a stronger tripod that will be dedicated to just that.Thanks for the recommendation.
Is the Gitzo more sturdy?
For the amount of money I just spent on dental and the vet, I could have a sweet set-up.