Danno
Senior Member
Congrats on the new pistol grip. I really like Leofoto's Tripods. They are light and durable; you can get legs without a center column. They can be a bit pricey but you get quite a bit for the money.
Post your latest purchases.
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Dawg Pics
Senior Member
Thanks for the recommendation. I need a sturdy tripod for long exposures. I think I am going to have to fork out a couple hundred.
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Danno
Senior Member
Well, I went a bit crazy... Most of the photos I take are at church. I have been a bit pressed for energy. I have been using my 24-70 f2.8, but I usually shoot at about 50mm. That being said I spent to much money and bought a 50mm f1.2 Z Mount lens.
Well I love it. This is a buddy of mine as an example... Don and I have been friends since 2nd grade for me and 3rd grade for him.
Well I love it. This is a buddy of mine as an example... Don and I have been friends since 2nd grade for me and 3rd grade for him.
For those who love MagMod products, B&H has the MagMod XL Professional Strobe Kit on sale. They are offering a $100 coupon which brings the price down to $189.95. I jumped on the chance to get it for such an amazing price because I was too late to get one during their open box sale. It's probably only available for those who order from the USA.
Clovishound
Senior Member
This arrived on the porch today. I thought, "Why in the world did the Pup order a 24-105 lens?". I brought the box in and handed it to her. She asked why I opened the box. I said, "It was sitting on the porch just like this.". She replied, "Happy Father's Day.", and handed it back. I then wondered why she would have gotten me a 24-105, as I already have a 24-70.
Looked more carefully at the box and discovered it's a coffee cup, masquerading as a lens. DUH!
Looked more carefully at the box and discovered it's a coffee cup, masquerading as a lens. DUH!
BF Hammer
Senior Member
Happy early father's day, but were you not also thrown off by the "lens" also being in the style of Canon? LOLThis arrived on the porch today. I thought, "Why in the world did the Pup order a 24-105 lens?". I brought the box in and handed it to her. She asked why I opened the box. I said, "It was sitting on the porch just like this.". She replied, "Happy Father's Day.", and handed it back. I then wondered why she would have gotten me a 24-105, as I already have a 24-70.
Looked more carefully at the box and discovered it's a coffee cup, masquerading as a lens. DUH!
Clovishound
Senior Member
What's Canon?
BF Hammer
Senior Member
I at least use the same EQ wedge and counterweight.I sure hope I can figure this thing out.
Been wanting one of these for years and years, and I still haven't settled on a tripod.
B&H has the Oben MFR4-5 Macro Focusing Rail on sale for $69.95. I purchased one for $99.95 back in 2016 so the price is great. It's a smooth, 4-way geared macro rail.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130512-REG/oben_mfr4_5_macro_focusing_rail.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130512-REG/oben_mfr4_5_macro_focusing_rail.html
Clovishound
Senior Member
I've considered a focusing rail. Not sure I'd use it enough to justify the cost, and the hassle of carrying a tripod around. Still, it looks like it would make tripod mounted macro so much easier.
Unfortunately, I've already spent my Father's Day currency on helping to get the Z7ii, and my discretionary spending money has likewise gone down that same rabbit hole.
Unfortunately, I've already spent my Father's Day currency on helping to get the Z7ii, and my discretionary spending money has likewise gone down that same rabbit hole.
blackstar
Senior Member
My latest acquired gears: Z8 (Feb), Z600mm pf (May), Hejnar foot replacement (June 3), and Magpul MS4 Gen2 rifle sling. My questions:
1., I figured to set the sling (shoulder strap) with two QD attachments, instead of a single attachment, to the new foot (see pic). Thought two attachments made more safety assurance. Is it overkill or any flaw in the setup?
2., The way of attaching the sling to the foot is from the collar orientation at the bottom (foot position at the bottom), so the camera turns upside down. I can also adjust the foot position (collar orientation) to the top and let the camera stay up. There are cons on both setups. For the first setup (camera upside down), lifting the system with the right hand would require a turning down upside the gear for the left hand to take over. But then the left hand will hold/support the foot (my preference). The second setup makes it easy to lift the system to the upside, but the strap and connector will hang over the camera and lens which would interfere with shooting. And your left hand will hold/support the bare bottom of the lens. Which way would you choose to set up? Am I missing anything?
1., I figured to set the sling (shoulder strap) with two QD attachments, instead of a single attachment, to the new foot (see pic). Thought two attachments made more safety assurance. Is it overkill or any flaw in the setup?
2., The way of attaching the sling to the foot is from the collar orientation at the bottom (foot position at the bottom), so the camera turns upside down. I can also adjust the foot position (collar orientation) to the top and let the camera stay up. There are cons on both setups. For the first setup (camera upside down), lifting the system with the right hand would require a turning down upside the gear for the left hand to take over. But then the left hand will hold/support the foot (my preference). The second setup makes it easy to lift the system to the upside, but the strap and connector will hang over the camera and lens which would interfere with shooting. And your left hand will hold/support the bare bottom of the lens. Which way would you choose to set up? Am I missing anything?
Patrick M
Senior Member
I have QD sockets on all both zoom lenses, and recently the Magpul strap. I use a hand strap for safety and a security line.
Attachments
Patrick M
Senior Member
Nikon z28-400 f4-8
A great holiday lens I hope! Traded in the z24-200 which I used just once a few years ago.
A great holiday lens I hope! Traded in the z24-200 which I used just once a few years ago.
blackstar
Senior Member
Nice setup.
According to the photo of yours, I have some questions and suspect (theoretical):
1. It looks like you installed both the shoulder strap (single QD attachment to the lens) and the neck strap (attached to the camera). Plus a safety tether is attached to the camera and the shoulder strap. Which brand is the shoulder strap (badge color)? and which is the black neck strap, which is the safety tether?
2. How do you attach the neck strap to the camera, single or double attachments? QD or QR?
3. Is your shoulder strap a Magpul? How do you get the nice shoulder pad? Is that an add-on?
4. The suspicion: The use of a safety tether - according to your setup, if the QD attached to the lens fails and loses attachment to the lens, the safety tether will take over and transfer the attachment point to the camera. Under the circumstances, the loosened heavy lens will swing and pull down the whole system and adversely stress the contact mechanism between the camera/lens. This is why I chose to have two QDs attached to the lens (saved a safety tether) and hopefully, two QDs will not fail at the same time.
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