The "Whoo! I just got new gear!" thread

[Kym]

Yesterday the magazine and remote release for the Blad 553ELX arrived. I held off buying a magazine as I hummed and hahed between a polaroid or ordinary back ,and watched the shops, auctions etc. I finally got an A16S magazine. And I think I have an old roll of film bought for the TLR somewhere, it's just for a test run so age won't matter.

Odille... Congratulations on the 1000 post to this thread! :efelant:

[Jimbo]

Got my 5DmkII this week. Some initial nerves that my copy had the dreaded AF problem turned out to be good ol' camera shake :eek:

Should get a workout tomorrow at Mt Field Nat Pk :th3:

[nathanvale]

I think it very funny that so many people feel like they need to show off their new gear. Just get out there are take photos with it!

[Lani]

I think it very funny that so many people feel like they need to show off their new gear. Just get out there are take photos with it!

People show off their new babies don't they? :D

It is handy to see what gear people are getting/ have gotten, especially if you are interested in it yourself, you can then ask them how they are finding it and get some real world feedback.
Not to mention, finding out about products you might not have seen before.


Also gives you something to do while you are waiting for the batteries to charge. ;)

[bigdazzler]

I think it very funny that so many people feel like they need to show off their new gear. Just get out there are take photos with it!

if youre not interested why are you posting in the thread ?? ;)

[Kym]

I think it very funny that so many people feel like they need to show off their new gear. Just get out there are take photos with it!

New car? New house? New baby? New 'puter?

We all like to share our new toys - its one of the fun social aspects of life and the site - sharing with friends.
Plus if someone gets a new gadget we want to know how it performs etc.

[jdreamer]

Just enjoy others' new purchase. :D

[J.davis]

Back to camera gear - In the post today was a set of Cokin ND's, ND grad. and an adapter plus mount .:banana:

[trigger]

Old Canon 28-70mm 2.8L + EOS3.....:( dads' already "owned" the EOS3 before i could even take a photo of it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3719553175_9812956e76.jpg

[MarkChap]

84cm (33") Shoot through Umbrella and strobist bracket
Should be here tomorrow with any luck.

Just need a PC - PC sync cable now

[Kym]

Got my new Manfrotto 055XproB legs - replacing my 190XproB (for sale in classifieds)
I'm tall and the 055 works better for me.

[bigdazzler]

got my new flash today .. :D

[habro]

After some Customs issues, my Sigma 70-200 /2.8 II USM XYZ arrived today. Didn't get to open it til tonight but cannot wait until Saturday to head to the zoo. Am already amazed by USM cos I'm so used to my kit 70-300 keeping me awake at night while trying to focus

[MBPhoto]

Just getting back into the site after a 6 month absence due to work. Went and did some shopping last night and picked up a new lens and bag. Had to get a bag to accommodate the new lens.

The bag now holds:

Canon 5D
24-105mm f/4L
70-200mm f/4L
50mm f/1.8
28mm f/2.8
100mm f/2.8
Canon 420ex Speedlite
Canon 580ex II Speedlite

[Lani]

Nice collection there now Mark, welcome back. :)

[MarkChap]

Just when I was cursing Australia Post in walks the postie with my umbrella and bracket.

Photography club this evening so hopefully might get a test then

[Analog6]

Received my new Gimbal head tripod mount - it's lovely but does not have one line of instructions with it! Guess I'll just have to work it out! I bought it on eBay for $US180.00 ibnvl postage, and it came with it's own little bag and all. I'll have a play with it at the weekend.

Details: Fancier® FT 9706 by Weifeng®

Rugged and solid, all metal construction.
Adjustable vertical carriage.
Safety lock on QR plate
Includes one QR plate & padded nylon case

Weight: 3lb 12 oz (1.7kg)
Max Load 6.6lb (3kg)

Compatible QR Plates

1/4" to 3/8" Adapters available here

[brownie79]

Went shopping in my lunch break and got a Sony 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 and the lowepro Primus Minimus bag.

Now to find time to get and and shoot!

[jev]

Received my new Gimbal head tripod mount
Wow, that is a serious head! Is it smooth enough for filming from?

[Analog6]

I haven't tried it yet, this weekend is the test. I was inspired by Allan's Wimberley head, but they are over $1,000 - I decided to get this and try it for a while and see how I like it. It will get the real test when my 100-400 lens arrives (end July).

[Scotty72]

Got my birthday pressie... 580 ex II flash...

[MBPhoto]

Got my birthday pressie... 580 ex II flash...


Nice pressie. Have fun using that one. A great flash unit

[Krzys]

$200 for

5x Ektarchrome 100 120
5x Fujichrome 100 120
2x Vericolor III 160 120

Calculight digital light meter

Mamiya 645 super body
120 back
waist level finder
80mm 2.8 lens (with added fungus :( )
Lens hood
filters
lens case

[AmPhot]

Not "gear" as such but definately an aid to my amateur photography, belated birthday present from my sister : Kelby's CS4 for Digital Photographers. :)

[milspec]

Picked up my new Canon 50D with 18-200mm IS as well as a Velbon Sherpa 803. Been waiting three months for these ... thank you Mr Tax Man :D

[J.davis]

Mr Postman brought my Lowepro Mini Trekker this morning - outgrown the Micro Trekker (now on Ebay).:th3:

[Krzys]

Just got a Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f1.9 from ebay.

So happy right now :D

[jgtsai]

Picked up the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S yesterday, and a secondhand SB-400 a few days ago.

I'll be stalking my poor cats around the house this weekend.

[Cathi]

Got me the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II yesterday... yay!!!

[Analog6]

I have my 100-400 in my hot little hands (thank you Fabian from NG systems). I can hardly contain myself until tomorrow when I get a chance to test it out!

[Miaow]

I can actually post something in this thread now :D 430ex II speedlight - now to work out how to use it effectively :D

[Jules]

It's not exactly photographic, but my husband just upgraded my computer for me. New processor, memory, power unit, video card - the works. RAW files open in the blink of an eye and PP is a breeze. This baby flies now!

[David]

Whoop Whoot Cat : I got exactly the same thing yesterday at Teds Camera House supposedly on special.

Not so whoop whoop is that is aint working :confused013 . I do have an issue with my camera though. I found rust on the pop up hinge for the onboard flash which might mean there is corosion underneath the hotshoe and (therefore) the Canon Speedlite contacts are not working on the contacts for the camera.

I have to go check it out with the camera store I brought the speedlite from tomorrow and hope its sumthin simple....otherwise I will asking QLD people where to go to get camera repairs done.

I have the speedlite, the batteries, the diffuser in my hand and have ordered an offshoe cable but no cigar, the flash does not fire and the speedlite is not reading off the camera.

Dang it all: at least I will know if the camera needs working on...:)

[Miaow]

Not good wont work David :( worst thing get something new and it wont work - especially for the price if it was same as mine - This was teds also - was cheaper than at a few other stores went to searching for a macro...

Hope you can work it out soon *fingerscrossed* - when i first tested this wouldnt work with AV but would on P and then the next time i tried worked with AV also - so im confused maybe i didnt have the connections in exactly right?

[David]

Hope mine wakes up too Cat.

According to the booklet, P and the green square AUTO mode should work automatically and it is a bit of a jungle to get your head around that booklet, almost as confusing as the 400D manual :).

If you have it working in P or AUTO mode its working and its going to be trial and error and getting our heads around the connection between the Speedlite information and its so called synchronicity (reportedly seamless) with the camera model you and I both have.

Mine wont fire at all.. but I think it is the camera.. hope the guy at Teds tells me otherwise.

I got mine for 400.00 on special but the plus with the II version is the carry case, the mini stand and reportedly a better more secure connection with the hotshoe on the camera. Dont quote me on that; hey get into it and lets see a portrait or 2 on here soon Cat. :)

[David]

Not good wont work David :( worst thing get something new and it wont work - especially for the price if it was same as mine - This was teds also - was cheaper than at a few other stores went to searching for a macro...

Hope you can work it out soon *fingerscrossed* - when i first tested this wouldnt work with AV but would on P and then the next time i tried worked with AV also - so im confused maybe i didnt have the connections in exactly right?

Yes a nifty 50MM 1.8 will be next on my shopping list, a couple of hundred bucks tops according to shopbot and right here at AP people are talking about it CF other 50MM lenses from the Canon 1.4 and 1.2 / I dunno, i think they have 3 50MM ones at Canon and the price hike between the 1.8 and the next model is alot... stickin to the 'cheapy' notion here, if I can get away with no camera repairs. :(

[Miaow]

50mm 1.8 is $149 at ted's David - DO NOT pay more than that - seems to be the top price down here for them - Another shop that was unfornately closed today has then for 139 - I'd say others have them possibly lower also?

I actually got Teds down to 139 today on one cause I knew the other shop had them at that price but yeah was closed - I would rather actually have bought there (the one closed) :D

[David]

Teds looks like the place to get the nifty fifty.

Oh by the way, my Speedlite is working fine now (at least its working in A and P modes so far) and Im a very happy camper: seems I hadnt connected it properly but is fine now....now to get my head around the handbook and try out some new shots.

Canon 430 EX II Speedlite is now up and go....does that make me a 'strobist' now :D

[Miaow]

Great news that it's working now :)

I've been trying to get my head around the book also lol - was playing around last night with bounce flash using trev 1/2 asleep on the couch as a test subject lol

[charton]

just ordered lens hood and Spyder 3 Pro from qualitycamera, should arrive tomorrow. Next is the 580EXII flash...

[virgal_tracy]

I received recently and tried out at the Casula Powerhouse meet on Saturday one BlackRapid Double Strap (http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/double-strap/)

This allowed me to have one camera with the 70-200 on it and the other with the 85 1.8. Was comfortable and worked really well. The only issue I had was when bending down I had to control 2 cameras from falling forward.

[David]

Great news that it's working now :)

I've been trying to get my head around the book also lol - was playing around last night with bounce flash using trev 1/2 asleep on the couch as a test subject lol

yeah tell me about it: FILL FLASH, BOUNCE FLASH. FLASH GORDON , WHAT THE ?///// At least we can pester family members and pets (my kitten Bundy HATES me now) when theyre asleep or pretending to be asleep.

Seriously, coupling the speedlite with a nifty fifty for indoor portraits half body and full body will be a snitch once we get the hang of this strobist basics... cant wait. :th3:

[trigger]

Cousin brought over a lens my uncle found and didnt want any more.

Canon FD 300mm F4....sigh.. FD....:( :(

[Jules]

Cousin brought over a lens my uncle found and didnt want any more.

Canon FD 300mm F4....sigh.. FD....:( :(

Can you get an FD to EF adaptor? Or do you lose aperture control?

[trigger]

Focus and aperture is manual. But thats not the biggest problem. I'd have to shave my mirror on my camera to convert it to EF :(

And the only film camera i have now is an EF one.

[mercho]

just got my new 24" HD monitor today and a spyder2of "Asurfa" last week to calibrate it with :D Looks a treat :D :D :D

[Jules]

Focus and aperture is manual. But thats not the biggest problem. I'd have to shave my mirror on my camera to convert it to EF :(

And the only film camera i have now is an EF one.

Oh, OK. Carry on with the sad faces then. :( :(

[Krzys]

Cousin brought over a lens my uncle found and didnt want any more.

Canon FD 300mm F4....sigh.. FD....:( :(Wow Ill take it off your hands!


Can you get an FD to EF adaptor? Or do you lose aperture control?You loose infinity focus in most cases and you cant stop the lens down on an EF body so you will only be able to meter on the widest setting. You will basically have a lens for macro and nothing else.

[Miaow]

Another couple of new addition today 90mm Tamron f2.8 macro :) Havent as yet played with it :) also a wireless flash remote for the speedlight (cheapy brand)

[David]

Hey CAT let me know how you go with that 'cheapy brand' wireless remote for the Speedlite. I have ordered the offshoe cable variety but might try a wireless one later on ... do you know the distance from remote it can fire from yet ?

I have been playing with my Speedlite and have a million questions too now (see Strobist thread)- its all good fun with this new toy :)

[Miaow]

Hey CAT let me know how you go with that 'cheapy brand' wireless remote for the Speedlite. I have ordered the offshoe cable variety but might try a wireless one later on ... do you know the distance from remote it can fire from yet ?

I have been playing with my Speedlite and have a million questions too now (see Strobist thread)- its all good fun with this new toy :)

David, havent played with it as yet but I'll let you know when I try :)

[DanNG]

new to me, leica M2 and some film :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3764599651_08b0ce698e_b.jpg

[NikonNellie]

Bought a brand new $65 flash from ebay the other day - "Yongnuo" Brand. Supposedly a copy of the SB600. I bought it to use as a slave flash - works fine and also works manually on my camera. Now..... I wonder how long it will last? :confused013

[Krzys]

new to me, leica M2 and some film :)Wow fantastic! How much did it cost?

[yummymummy]

Woohoo, :D I just got my new tripod!! *does happy dance* Now I can give Phil his one back..lol :D

[mercho]

Woo just got a 430ex II from Harvey Norman :D Got them down to $367 which i was pretty happy with :D

[David]

Woo just got a 430ex II from Harvey Norman :D Got them down to $367 which i was pretty happy with :D

Nice one Brad, paid 400.00 for mine last weekend, but theyve offered me a nice deal on the nifty fifty as a follow up deal for this weekend so Im happy enough.

Hey if u can comprehend the Manual for that thing inside a week sign up for UNI if you havent been already :) - its a whole new world if you havent had much to do with flash work before.

[David]

Woohoo, :D I just got my new tripod!! *does happy dance* Now I can give Phil his one back..lol :D

Thought you said you were too short to use a tripod :D; guess its really a monopod huh:th3:

[yummymummy]

ROFLMAO @ too short... umm, not too short, am 5'11" tall..lol

[mercho]

Nice one Brad, paid 400.00 for mine last weekend, but theyve offered me a nice deal on the nifty fifty as a follow up deal for this weekend so Im happy enough.

Hey if u can comprehend the Manual for that thing inside a week sign up for UNI if you havent been already :) - its a whole new world if you havent had much to do with flash work before.

Ive done a little bit at work with our work camera and flash, but not a great deal... at the moment i have only been using dttl or what ever it is...

Ill have a read of the manual maybe :eek: :o

[bigdazzler]

Got my new Cactus V4 triggers/receivers from ############## yesterday, and just ordered a set of 32 coloured Rosco speedlight gels from ebay.

[David]

ROFLMAO @ too short... umm, not too short, am 5'11" tall..lol

Oh... My wife tells me Ive shrunk in the wash so Im only six feet 2 now instead of six feet four...doh. Meantime, Im going to have to get a taller tripod and go do yoga classes for the fixed focal length lenses Im hankering for. The tripod I have fully extended forces me to bend down too much too often- anyway its a cheapy I got when I started so a newbie thats taller is in order soon. :)

[yummymummy]

Oh you need one like Philr's then, he's tall, and he doesn't have to bend down at all looking through his camera. I got the Manfrotto 190XDB and its plenty tall enough for me :th3:

[David]

Picked my new Canon EF 50MM 1.8 II today for 140.00 and have already been driving the Mrs and kittens made with the new lens and Speedlite which makes indoor night shooting amongst other things a whole lot easier and more better.. more better huh....sheesh I am tired.


Anyway Im getting into portraits now and macro and this is a good lens to start me going I think.. will post a pic or 2 over the weekend. Now im hunting down a tripod for next weeks naughty buy.. bring it on :D

[yummymummy]

Nice one David :th3: I did the same thing with mine when I first got it..lol the kids all run from me now :(

[Miaow]

yeah the 50mm and speedlight inside make for way easier inside shots :) Hope you're enjoying it David :)

[pgbphotographytas]

As per my sig :D

[Lani]

As per my sig :D

That didn't take long...welcome back. :D

[pgbphotographytas]

That didn't take long...welcome back. :D

Thanks Lani, good to be back. I was told I had to get back in to photography as I was driving everybody mad :eek:

[charton]

Thanks Lani, good to be back. I was told I had to get back in to photography as I was driving everybody mad :eek:

LOL Paul, glad you are back. Hopefully next time we have a state meet you will be there, with Sabrina in tow!

[Krzys]

A friend just bought me a recently serviced and CLA'd Kiev 4 out of the blue. Fantastic!

[pgbphotographytas]

LOL Paul, glad you are back. Hopefully next time we have a state meet you will be there, with Sabrina in tow!

yes I hope to get her to come along next time, she has joined up here now too :th3:

[MarkChap]

A couple of things for me

Picked up a $25.00 Laser level kit from Bunnings, an L bracket and have made myself a pano head for less than $40.00.

Also grabbed a Craftright "Safe Case" (Pelican knock off) 465mmx360mmx175mm, Top and bottom eggshell foam with double layer of pick and pluck foam. Equivalent to a 1500 Pelican I suppose
How much you ask $69.00 yes you heard right $69.00

[David]

Got the OC-E3 off camera shoe to go with the 50mm lens that goes with the 430 EX Speedlite that I got in the past week getting all geared up for portrait photography and my first flash meetup in QLD in a couple of weeks: now I 'need' a tripod that can support the xtra weight on top etc..and maybe a brolly or 2....this is a hobby, right ?:D

Its all good, havent gone past the glass ceiling of paying 1000.00+ for a lens yet :eek:

[jdreamer]

Just purchased a EF 35mm f/2. Hopefully I can get it next week! So exciteddd!

[bigdazzler]

Just ordered Jason Coles "Shooting glamour" DVD ... ohhh and a Tamron 17-50 2.8 :D

[birdie]

Well I got my new bag from D-D-Photographic today... Took advantage of their 50% off Lowepro Camera bags... :-)

I got a Lowepro Computrekker Plus Rolling!!!

Its Huge!!! A lot bigger than my Tamrac Aero 80...

It needs an instruction manual...

I'm not 100% sure if i should have got the non-rolling version over this one... for two reasons, the extra weight, and the extra room that's taken by the handle...

I think I need to learn how to pack it... as because I've got a grip on my 40D it sticks up above the sides...

Anyone got this bag or the non-rolling version, and found a good way to pack their bag?

Side by Side Comparison to Tamrac Aero 80
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_IMG_3697.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=IMG_3697.jpg)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_IMG_3698.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=IMG_3698.jpg)

The Bag
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_IMG_3699.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=IMG_3699.jpg)

Inside
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_04082009159.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=04082009159.jpg)

Top Pockets
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_04082009160.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=04082009160.jpg)

The hump that causes my 40D with Grip to stick up...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_04082009161.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=04082009161.jpg)

The outside pocket, with Laptop in sleeve
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/th_IMG_3700.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/?action=view&current=IMG_3700.jpg)

Annotated Photos:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/04082009159an.jpg

http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/04082009160an.jpg

http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/thecamrydriver/IMG_3700an.jpg

[pgbphotographytas]

Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM :D
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3350&navigator=3

[Analog6]

My new (but second hand of course) 1D MkII N arrived on Monday (see my post in landscapes for images) and I am loving it!

[charton]

Today I just got 430 EXII speedlight (another learning curve is about to start) and a new camera bag (Lowepro Slingshot 350AW).

[tomo]

Well I decided to jump into the deep end like I always do and got a Pentax K-7 with the kit lens. That should keep me occupied for a while!

[David]

Today I just got 430 EXII speedlight (another learning curve is about to start) and a new camera bag (Lowepro Slingshot 350AW).

Well done Charton: got the same thing a week ago and have gone nutso with it and the 50MM 2.8 lens all week- have the off camera shoe now but thinking a wireless controller for the 430 might be a better option down the track- meantime an umbrella and/or reflector will do.

[charton]

Well done Charton: got the same thing a week ago and have gone nutso with it and the 50MM 2.8 lens all week- have the off camera shoe now but thinking a wireless controller for the 430 might be a better option down the track- meantime an umbrella and/or reflector will do.

I am hoping I will get a chance tomorrow night to try it out :rolleyes: or at least try and understand the manual. I have been keeping an eye on the Flash threads and started reading planet.neil last night.

[Adamm]

just picked up my 580exII....joy!:efelant:

[DanNG]

Wow fantastic! How much did it cost?

It was $900 from ebay, very very happy with it. Think I might put the m8 on ebay..

[Roof]

It's called vista but no whooohooo's here...........


hang on Windows 7 whooohoooo for now.....

[phild]

A nice new ColorMunki arrived a couple of days ago and an Ausphotography Polo Top (Thanks Rick for the speedy despatch)

Hopefully when I get back from holidays on the North Island I can tackle my monitor and printer calibration.:th3:

[Gavvvvvin]

just got my sigma 10-20 + uv filter for $700 from hong kong. cant wait to try it out tomorrow :D

[bigdazzler]

Received my 40x40 popup speedlight softbox today .. nice little piece of kit for portable portraits.

Also missed the courier with my Tamron 17-50 2.8, have to wait till tomorrow for that now.

[Jules]

Received my 40x40 popup speedlight softbox today .. nice little piece of kit for portable portraits.

I've been thinking of getting something like this. Let us know how it performs Daz.

[bigdazzler]

I've been thinking of getting something like this. Let us know how it performs Daz.

Jules .. I had a close look at at Eds (ehor) at our location shoot the other weekend. He was using the SB and I was using umbrellas, and the quality of his light was softer and much nicer overall.

[pgbphotographytas]

I just got one of these:
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4175.htm

[bigdazzler]

another new toy .. :D

bought from DWI .. ordered late Thursday, delivered yesterday. Cant complain with that. :)

http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/DarrenGrayPhotography/DSC00207-Version2.jpg

[MarkChap]

DWI ??

Been considering one of these fro a while now

[bigdazzler]

DWI ??

Been considering one of these fro a while now

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/index.asp

[MarkChap]

Thats the best price I have seen for them :eek:

[pgbphotographytas]

Given how much Sabrina is getting in to her photography and wants to expand / improve with it plus she is getting annoyed with the P&S she has been using I have gone and got a second body plus lens for her to use :) As they are both much the same camera it will be easy for me to help and teach her things if we can both try different settings and so on.

I had been looking for a cheap Pentax body for her so we could share lens and stuff, Yesterday I was walking past Tassie cameras and noticed they had a Pentax K200D with the Sigma 18-50mm kit lens for $649 brand new, I spoke to Sabrina last night and went and grabbed it today.

I also picked up one of the yellow Bunnings hard carry cases last night to store / transport it all in, of late I have found myself leaving the camera bag in the car and only carrying my body + lens I need with me, by having this cases we can store all out gear and just take what is needed each time :)

So basically I am now using the K200D with the Pentax 16-45mm F4 and Sabrina has the K-m with the Sigma 18-50mm kit, we both share the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8.
I decide to use the K200D myself as it has a top LCD, weather sealing and is a larger / heavier camera where as the K-m is smaller and suits Sabrina better.

Now for the photo:

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z11/tanger32au/12082009_Cwork1.jpg

The large space in the middle of the case will be cut out a bit to store batteries, SD cards and cables.

Paul

[charton]

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/index.asp

Never heard of this online store before.....

[Sammi]

Today i recieved my 50d, a big thankyou to Fabian from Nightgroove Systems also a member of AP for keeping me in the loop while waiting for canon to get them back in stock...

[brindyman]

Today i recieved my 50d, a big thankyou to Fabian from Nightgroove Systems also a member of AP for keeping me in the loop while waiting for canon to get them back in stock...

got my stuff from their fabian is a top bloke to work with :th3:

[bigdazzler]

Thats the best price I have seen for them :eek:

I paid $525 delivered. Best price I could find by far. :th3:


Never heard of this online store before.....

This is my first buy as well, but at face value they are great. Good communication, great price and super fast delivery. Cant ask for more than that. I suppose the test will come if something goes wrong with the lens.

[swifty]

New soft box.... woohoo!!
but I need another light stand and swivel adapter now so I can set up both the soft box and brolly as oppose to one or the other. And I still havn't got my reflector holder.
This photography thing sure is a money black hole. Can't buy one thing without needing something more... haha

[Jcas]

Only lastnight i ordered the Cokin U960 z-Pro ND grad filter kit, and already is in Hobart.

Service at quality cameras (one of the board sponsors) is the best i have come across anywhere.

[yummymummy]

I just got my new bag in the mail :D thanks again Paul!! it's awesome :D :th3:

[pgbphotographytas]

I just got my new bag in the mail :D thanks again Paul!! it's awesome :D :th3:

I am glad it arrived to you ok :)

[Calxoddity]

Hi Everybody!

After a few months of frenetic activit work-wise (>100% utilisation... ick) I've come up for air and have a couple of minutes to brag about some recent acquisitions that help make the work easier to bear:

- a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet
- Epson Perfection V300 scanner
- Tiffen DFX 2 filter software
and... an Epson R1900 A3+ Printer, for less than $600 new! This one was too good to pass up, and should arrive next week.

Haven't been taking photos much lately, but the more I use my Sigma 17-70 lens, the more I'm loving it.

Meanwhile, the desk the iMac lives on is getting more and more cluttered. The tablet is great and easy to use, especially for fine cloning and healing, and am having great fun turning photos into works of art using the included Corel Painter 4 Essentials.

The Tiffen DFX2 software was a bit of a surprise - liked it so much I bought it after a brief trial. Saves me getting a set of Cokin filters (well except perhaps for the ND filters...).

Am now scanning all the old prints from film photography days. V300 is very nice to use. Even the negs look good, but obviously not as good as a dedicated film scanner.

That's it for now - have to get back to work. I think I'll be able to start posting pikkies again and participating in the forums/fora from the end of the month. Meanwhile, I've decided if I can't beat 'em, I'll join 'em - from now on all my photos will be photoshopped outrageously... :p

Regards,
Calx

[Gregg Bell]

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1094.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1095.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1097.jpg

got my tripod today :D

[OwenS]

Well i went out and got an 18-200mm VR lens for my D50 today and all i can say is.......HOLY CRAP. This thing is awesome, i cant believe its taken me so long to purchase a VR lens, it is so ridiculously cool!! Thanks to those for telling me to invest in glass instead of a new body.

[mkooper]

Just got a flash diffuser and a circular polariser for my 10-20 Sigma. Not much, but keeps the creative juices flowing.

[OutCast]

I think the sig says it all ... had my first play on the weekend... VERY impressed... I'm completely outclassed by my gear :P

[mrsamo]

Wow, how much was that?

[mrsgrumblebum]

Well I'm doin tha happy dance :efelant: :efelant: I bought and picked up a 24-105mm :cheeky33: lens from an AP member today.
I'm so excited and can't wait to give it a burl.
My first piece of L glass

[mrsgrumblebum]

Ok another post from me a look a like pelican case from bunnings for $69. Seems to be good quality but is yet to stand the test of time.

[RyanE]

Just got my first DSLR - a Nikon D90 , i'm one happy camper!

[pgbphotographytas]

Last night Sabrina got these for her camera:

Lowepro off trail 2 camera bag
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Off-Trail-2,1981,7.htm

Manfrotto Mondo Maxi 785B tripod
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1074.htm

[mercho]

Manfrotto Mondo Maxi 785B tripod
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1074.htm

I have that one paul, its a great little portable tripod, excellent for travelling! :th3:

Just got my new 50D yesterday :D Haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet but i already love it... Taking it out water skiing on the weekend and will see how the 6.3fps goodness goes :cool:

[Jules]

I just got the best combined anniversary/birthday present from my wonderful husband - a Canon 17-40mm f4 L! I'm so lucky!:love0:

And this puts me one lens closer to a transition to full frame. :D

[MarkChap]

Ok a few new bits picked up in Brisbane last weekend.
First and foremost :- Tamron 17-50 f2.8

Called in to dragon image at Mansfield and picked up a light stand, two way umbrella and a swivel bracket.

[bigdazzler]

Ok a few new bits picked up in Brisbane last weekend.
First and foremost :- Tamron 17-50 f2.8

:th3: nice .. you ll love it Mark. I got mine about two weeks ago .. fantastic value for money lens.

Yesterday I bought myself

1. 3 more Sandisk Extreme III 4GB cards
2. 2 packs of Sanyo Eneloops
3. Microsoft Office for mac.

it just never ends I tell ya :eek: :D

[Kym]

Pentax K-7 - Woo Hoo! :D :cool: :th3:

Just picked it up and have battery on charge! :lightbulb: :efelant:

http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/slr/k-7/spec.html

[bigdazzler]

Oh man .. I think I gotta hand over the financial reins to Bella :eek:

Just ordered a Maha 8 Cell Charger , and a couple more packs of Eneloops for good measure

[bigdazzler]

picekd up a Pelican knock off from Bunnings this morning for my lenses ,,

seriously thats it now .. no more :action:

well except for another 42AM flash, 70-200 2.8, and the A700 body ...

than thats definitely it for while .... :rolleyes::o

[Sammi]

Recieved in the mail my Lowepro slingshot 200aw today, brought it from a china based seller took 5 days including the weekend to get here and at an awesome price too $72... free postage

[MarkChap]

Pentax K-7 - Woo Hoo! :D :cool: :th3:

Just picked it up and have battery on charge! :lightbulb: :efelant:

http://www.pentax.jp/english/imaging/digital/slr/k-7/spec.html


That is one NICE piece of kit Kym, had one in my hands for a few minutes in Brisbane the other, nearly enough to think about selling the Canon and moving toyour side of the fence

[MarkChap]

And yes I have been a bad boy again.

Canon 85mm f1.8, sweet piece of glass

[davesmith]

Since the original purchase in early July, and subsequent back-order, a couple of weeks turned out to be nearly a couple of months before I got it, but finally the 70-300 G was delivered yesterday. Busy weekend coming up :D

Anyone that knows me and/or my photography would know I'm not that big on gear, preferring to get the most out of what I have and finding the best bang for buck I can get. Even I have to admit though, this lens mounted on an A700 looks pretty bloody awesome. I hope it lives up to its looks.

[Shelley]

Just ordered the 400 5.6L. I do have the bigma, but for BIF it is heavy for me as I am only little (honest). Bigma was never my first choice - but is was a present and it has served me well.

:)

[charton]

Picking up tomorrow, flash diffuser, CPL (replacing cheap c r a p one!) and storm jacket. Not much but adding to kit so better then nothing at all...

[bigdazzler]

My beautiful Bella just ordered me this .. shes a sweetheart, and im a lucky boy to have her :)

[arthurking83]

My beautiful Bella just ordered me this .. shes a sweetheart, and im a lucky boy to have her :)

Damned! now I'm really pissed that she doesn't have a sister! :p

well.. at least she's going to make that lens look better than it may really be :D

it's a very nice lens, and once you've had a play with it, I'd love to hear some feedback on any 'focusing issue'.
(mine is very weird, I did some test shots the other day in the kitchen, in super low light(f/4 and 10sec) and it focused perfectly every time??)

anyhow.. enjoy! :)

[MarkChap]

My beautiful Bella just ordered me this .. shes a sweetheart, and im a lucky boy to have her :)

You are one lucky boy and will be very happy with that.
It really is a sweet piece of glass

[bigdazzler]

Damned! now I'm really pissed that she doesn't have a sister! :p


Ive already apologised for that .. now youre just making me feel bad :p:D


You are one lucky boy and will be very happy with that.
It really is a sweet piece of glass

Im slowly building my lens kit around portraiture based work .. Ive got my Sony 50 1.4, Tamron 17-50 2.8, my Sigma 10-20 for when I wanna get funky :D, and now this. I think im pretty set now for lenses but may add a wider prime to the mix as well, the 50 is a little long on the crop sensor sometimes ... might start researching the Sigma 30mm 1.4 ( Would love the Sony 35G 1.4 if it wasnt so disgustingly expensive .. :rolleyes:)

[CherylB]

My stuff arrived today!!!!! :D :D :D :D


Canon 100mm f2.8 macro
Flash (Canon 580EXII)
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6.


Just got home. I don't know where to start! :eek: :confused013 :rolleyes: :p

[Lost My Box]

My camera came today :D

Pentax K-7 and DA 17-70mm f/4

[I @ M]

My stuff arrived today!!!!! :D :D :D :D


Canon 100mm f2.8 macro
Flash (Canon 580EXII)
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6.


Just got home. I don't know where to start! :eek: :confused013 :rolleyes: :p


Errr, it is blatantly obvious --------

Set the camera up on a tripod, use the off camera ability of the 580ex to take a macro photo (100mm) of the wide angle lens. :D :D :D

[CherylB]

Errr, it is blatantly obvious --------

Set the camera up on a tripod, use the off camera ability of the 580ex to take a macro photo (100mm) of the wide angle lens. :D :D :D

D'oh! :o

Thanks for that. It's sometime hard to see the wood for the trees. ;) :D :D

[N*A*M]

well i've ordered the d300 that i've been hanging out for
trying out a new vendor so hopefully the transaction goes smoothly
can't wait for the new body

[N*A*M]

whoops double post

[charton]

My stuff arrived today!!!!! :D :D :D :D


Canon 100mm f2.8 macro
Flash (Canon 580EXII)
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6.


Just got home. I don't know where to start! :eek: :confused013 :rolleyes: :p

Great purchases. Have fun!!

[Prang]

Just charging the battery up on my new Pentax K7 to go with the Signa 17-70mm 2.8-4.5 and to top it all of a Cokin ND set ,ND Grad set and a circular polariser.


It took me 5 months to make my mind up and even 2 days ago I was set to buy a Canon 40d but it fell through, so I am sticking with Pentax.:th3:

Cheers Pete

[Analog6]

I did it - I lashed out and bought a set of Lee filters (soft grad ND), the holder and a 77mm ring. God, they are beautiful things, you just cannot compare them to the Cokin Ps. Looks like I'll have a set of Cokin filters for sale real soon. I also have bought a 2nd 1D MkII N body, I love the first one so very, very much. It is just a joy to use. And I got myself a Vosonic VBP 8870 media storage thingy.

So yes, I've spent a lot of money lately. But, I am 56, I could put it away for my 'old age' in super or investments. Right. And what if I drop off the perch anytime soon? At least I''ll have enjoyed myself! And I still have a small but goodly sum I DO plan to invest. I've never had spare money to indulge my photographic yearnings before, so they are now indulged. I am going to start getting some prints up in a couple of local stores soon, so maybe I can start to develop a market.

[kiwi]

Nikon 50 1.4 AF-S G
Servaas speedlight softbox

:-)

[Jules]

Picked up a couple more Sandisk SDHC cards and a Cokin ND8 grad yesterday.

Plus, my 16Gb USB key arrived courtesy of our site sponsors Scorptec.

[MATT]

Just got my secondhand Lensbaby 2.0.. So heres to blury images called art:th3:

MATT

[Calxoddity]

Bought a Gorillapod SLR-Zoom yesterday. Just the ticket for the frequent traveller!

Regards,
Calx

[jameslagden]

Following on from the Your next three purchases .. (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=34821) thread, I now have a Canon EOS 5D MkII sitting on my desk. Charged the battery at work so I don't waste any time at home!

[bigdazzler]

My 70-200 2.8 arrived today from Gerry Gibbs Camera House online Store (http://gibbscamerahouse.com.au/) in WA.

I literally ordered this on Wednesday night after midnight and it was here via courier at 10am this morning !! Exceptional Service !!

The lens cost me $897 plus $15 shipping ... Exceptional price !!

And furthermore, any warranty issues can be dealt with at any Camera House store Australia wide ... Highly Recommended Online Store ... :th3:

Oh and i just ordered another Sony 42AM flash too ... :D

[Lani]

Nice one Bigdaz, I think we may need to set up a 12 steps program for you though. :D

[bigdazzler]

Nice one Bigdaz, I think we may need to set up a 12 steps program for you though. :D

I know its ridiculous .. im a danger to myself .. its good fun though :D

ummm while im here :D ,, Yesterday i got myself

1. another 50x50 speedlight softbox from servaas ( Thanks Kiwi .. much cheaper than the other place i bought my first one from !! :th3: )
2. another 2m gas cushioned lightstand
3. metal umbrella adapter
4. another 43" shoot through/silver umbrella
5. Sony flash adapter for Cactus V4s.
6. another 12x15 mini softbox for on camera flash

thats it now .. i promise .. well except for another body in a few weeks time :)

[yummymummy]

I just got delivered today, 25 Cokin A series filters that I got from ebay( from Canada). I thought they were 2nd hand ones, get them out of the box and they're all brand new! Bargain! just waiting on the 58mm ring and I'll be a happy camper :D
( and big thanks to Kevin M for the cokin A filters that he sent me last week :D)

[N*A*M]

well the money was wired on thursday and the camera arrived today from shashinki.com in malaysia

the d300 is excellent. i can't wait to use the 8fps for shooting motorbikes. have a bit of learning to do, but it's been quite an easy transition so far. had to rejig the camera bag dividers to take two bodies.

[charton]

Just ordered battery grip for 50D from camerasdirect, best price I could find (including delivery) should be here in the next few days

[Krzys]

17mm f4 FD mount :D

[cyrusmekon]

Just got my

Nikon 200mm f/2 ED-VR

and waiting for my

Gitzo 6x monopod and 24-70mm f/2.8 in the post.

Having lots of fun with "Stubby"

[seastorm]

Just received my Nikon 70-300mm VR this morning, still waiting for my SB400 :)

[N*A*M]

Just got my

Nikon 200mm f/2 ED-VR

and waiting for my

Gitzo 6x monopod and 24-70mm f/2.8 in the post.

Having lots of fun with "Stubby"

very cool!

the stubby or chubby is an awesome lens

[kiwi]

oooo, serious glass the f/2 - very noice

[Gavvvvvin]

Just got the Slik 700DX. Seems pretty rock solid. Pans nice and smoothly, but the tilts a bit jerkier than I'd like.

[mikec]

Just picked up a 24-105 L, what a beautiful piece of glass........ I was only going to try the lens and grab it in a couple of weeks. So much for that lol

[41jas]

Just picked up a 24-105 L, what a beautiful piece of glass........ I was only going to try the lens and grab it in a couple of weeks. So much for that lol

I've also go this lens and it's big difference after using kit lenses that's for sure. You will like it and it has a decent range for the one lens to. Enjoy.

[mikec]

I've also go this lens and it's big difference after using kit lenses that's for sure. You will like it and it has a decent range for the one lens to. Enjoy.

Yeah, I was taking a few test shots of various things and it's ability to capture more detail is incredible, blows away all of my lenses.....

I can feel myself coming down with L fever, I better freeze the credit card in a bucket of water :D

[Ethony]

My Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 Wide Angle Lens arrived on Friday along with my flash extension cord.

Just in time for my first engagement photo shoot today. Can't wait to test the new lens out.
:):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Krzys]

Here is my new 17mm f/4 on the old AE-1 (picture taken with the usual webcam quality p&s)

http://i29.tinypic.com/2j50tqd.jpg

and the Canon T90 I just bought off ebay

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/6/6/5/5/9/3/webimg/298806603_o.jpg

[mrsgrumblebum]

:D Woo hoo today I upgraded from a canon 400D to a Canon 50D :cheeky33:. I am so excited I keep checking to see if the battery is charged. I can hardly wait to have a play with my new baby. Hmm a new learning curve, me thinks. :efelant::efelant::efelant:

[bigdazzler]

Just bought PS CS4 and Nik Ultimate Edition Bundle .... :eek:

[Astroman]

I have just ordered a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens, my very first step into a strange new world of being poor.

I am so happy!

[trigger]

Just bought PS CS4 and Nik Ultimate Edition Bundle .... :eek:

Tell us the price son. I've itching to upgrade to cs4 too.. but i just got cs3 not even a year ago :(

[Lost My Box]

Ok so last week was a little stressful.. And internet shopping turns out to be good stress relief :D

My tri/monopod arrived today (Benro Travel Angel), and I'm still expecting my FA 50mm f/1.4, Hoya pro1 polariser and spare battery (thanks Kym :th3:) and SD card.

Thinking of getting more "useful" things like a wireless remote, and of course keeping an eye on the used lens market ;)

Better run and hide those bank statements before the boy gets back :eek:

[pgbphotographytas]

Ok so last week was a little stressful.. And internet shopping turns out to be good stress relief :D

My tri/monopod arrived today (Benro Travel Angel), and I'm still expecting my FA 50mm f/1.4, Hoya pro1 polariser and spare battery (thanks Kym :th3:) and SD card.

Thinking of getting more "useful" things like a wireless remote, and of course keeping an eye on the used lens market ;)

Better run and hide those bank statements before the boy gets back :eek:

Sounds like you have been having fun :th3: Don't worry about what he says ;)

[pgbphotographytas]

New strap for me is on it's way.....

[Bill44]

Just installed my Sandisk ImageMate SDDR-199 card reader. Love the download speed using a Sandisk Extreme 30Mb/s card, WOW!

I particularly like the button on top that takes me straight to Lightroom (or any program you set up).

[James Axford]

yay. my 17mm ts-e, 135mm and 32gb cf card just arrived... so so excited!!
can't wait to get these out and about...
the other half wont see me for a week! :p
oh.. and i'm broke now... :(

[Kym]

Waiting for the delivery of ...
a) Pentax O-ME53 eye cup (magnifies) - K-7 is 100% viewfinder but my eyesight is not brilliant
b) Extra battery for K-7
c) Pentax labelled neoprene neck strap

[wongyboi]

LX3 coming my way. Can't wait to test it out and pimp it out.

[maccaroneski]

SB-600 - only $303 shipped from Citiwide. Was tempted to get the Tammy 90 as it is only $420, but one thing at a time.

[Bill44]

Just got a copy of ProShow Gold for doing DVD slideshows for TV viewing.

[CherylB]

Okay - I had a big spend on camera gear a couple of weeks ago - 2 lenses and a flash.

My PC has been behaving erratically and I'm thinking the hard drive is on the way out (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=39314). Soooooo, I went out and bought a laptop at lunch time today. :o

That's definitely the last of the big spending spree for me!!! :rolleyes:

[Astroman]

Just took possession of a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens...

[smallfooties]

Waiting for my Hanimex 28mm f2.8 M42 lens for my spotmatic which i bought a few weeks ago and loving it even though it is a screw mount.

[tomo]

Am eagerly awaiting my new tripod setup. Decided on the manfrotto 055xprob (think thats is, it's a bit of a mouthful) due to my height and the 488rc2 head.
If you're after a new tripod/head set qualitycamera have a good deal going at the moment - the 055xprob for $250 if you buy a tripod head with it. The heads are competively priced too so turns out to be good value.

[Analog6]

Isn't shopping restorative!?

[Bax]

I got myself some Cactus V4's with two spare receivers (I must be pre-empting my strike on two more strobes :D)

And a guy is sending me a Canon 70-200 f4 to 'trial' - He wants 650 second hand for it, will more then likely buy it - is that a good price?

Apart from that I got myself a Dual Stage Boost controller and a new headunit for my car.

[David]

Recently got the 10-20mm Canon (brought it from Odille) and just delivered, my new Benro 357A tripod with the KB-3 Ball head. Needed this size and weight tripod cause Im TALL and now I have heaps of advantages over the old tripod.

Next is the Canon 24-105mm L USM which I will go hunting for next week after we get back from our sabbatical (grateful we dediced not to go to the Sunshine Coast till tomorrow after that dust storm struck today).

[41jas]

Recently got the 10-20mm Canon (brought it from Odille) and just delivered, my new Benro 357A tripod with the KB-3 Ball head. Needed this size and weight tripod cause Im TALL and now I have heaps of advantages over the old tripod.

Next is the Canon 24-105mm L USM which I will go hunting for next week after we get back from our sabbatical (grateful we dediced not to go to the Sunshine Coast till tomorrow after that dust storm struck today).

Good to hear you finally got a widey David. You can't got wrong with the 24-105mmL either. I have one and very happy with it.

[Gregg Bell]

2 new gear :D

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs238.snc1/8523_140593248446_685493446_2511954_6246259_n.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs238.snc1/8523_140593253446_685493446_2511955_7731149_n.jpg

Nikon D200(thanks Markw) :D
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

[phild]

Arrived yesterday. :cool6:

[jdreamer]

Just bought PS3 Slim and BenQ E2200HD 21.5" LCD Monitor!! :D

[swifty]

Contax 645 baby!! Gee this thing's a beast!! :cheeky33: :D

[Dave Clifford]

Just a couple of new arrivals for me ;)

40698

40699

40700

[David]

Well thats enough money spent for me for awhile, but it was fantastic (therapeutic actually) to get some better gear. In the last couple of weeks I have acquired a Benro 357 Tripod (the one they make for tall people), CS4 and a Canon lens: the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM.

But wait theres more: today I got a very well known Brisbane Camera Store to match a grey import price for this little beauty below, my first L series lens (Canon EF 24-105mm L 4.0 IS USM); I picked it up today with the full Australian Warranty, lens hood and all the other bits in the box: isnt it beautiful :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3961146588_d957ded4e4.jpg

Next up will be the 7D body, but thats not going to happen until next year: Ive spent all my pennies for this year.

[David]

Actually should add Im considering selling the Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 and going after the Canon 24-70mm equivalent to have a complete Canon stable but thats another issue:)- cause the Canon 70-200mm L in the old non 2.8 version might be my next temptation.

Footnote: Oops, I just won a Canon 70-200mm L USM 4.0 on Ebay so make that 2 L lenses and some explainin to do with the Mrs when she sees a white lens on my camera. They say L lenses become addictive but this is rediculous - stop !!

[littleblightie]

Well I have done more than my fair share of spending lately...

In total, I have acquired:
A Plaubel 5x4 Camera with 90mm 135mm and 210mm lenses, 5 double darkslides, 2 polaroid backs, and bag bellows.
4 X Elinchrom Style 400FX strobes
4 X Pocketwizard Plus II's
A Nikon SB-25
A Wacom Intuos4 Large Tablet
A Voigtlander M Mount 35mm F1.7 with Viewfinder

[N*A*M]

some cool gear purchases going on here! i love it
that R40 dwarves those monitors haha

gregg should be posting up shortly about the 80-200/2.8 which should be excellent mounted to his new d200

and in a few weeks i should be posting up the unboxing of my 70-200 VR I, since DWI have confirmed payment has cleared and that they have stock

[bigdazzler]

just ordered a Tamron 28-75 2.8 ... just about completes my lens purchases for a while

[Gregg Bell]

gregg should be posting up shortly about the 80-200/2.8 which should be excellent mounted to his new d200


http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1086.jpg
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1090.jpg
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_1087.jpg

[N*A*M]

that's a tuff set up gregg :cool:
i love it
now go shoot some pics

[Gregg Bell]

that's a tuff set up gregg :cool:
i love it
now go shoot some pics

I tired it on the D60 and it's just abit OTT LOL. For some reason When I first had the D60 i thought "wow this is fairly heavy" but after having the D200 and now this combo everything is beginning to feel light :D

[Riverlander]

I just received my Sigma TS-41 ....... all $225 worth...... sorry no pic :(


What is it? Why no pic? Well it is a tripod collar for my secondhand (brilliant) Sigma 120-300 f/2.8. The old models come with a tripod collar that you cannot get your fingers under to carry the camera & lens combination around.

No pic? well ........... a couple of weeks ago I had the Sigma lens on my Canon 40D, and a 580 flash as well. Ahem !!! To put it bluntly -- I dropped the lot!! The lens and flash came out OK - the 40D body broke - the sheer weight of the lens (2.5kg) ripped the lens mount out .....:eek:

So -- got a new tripod collar :th3: won't drop it twice - I hope

The 40D is in for repairs - $1,000 -- insured
Paid for a Canon 7D - not seen it yet
thus -- sorry but no pics at this time. Not that it is all that exciting anyway :D

[bigdazzler]

Just got my 28075 2.8 .. thats my wedding lens kit complete now, 50 1.4, 28-75 2.8, 17-50 2.8, 70-200 2.8. Now to get a second body ... man i so want to buy that FF A850, but just booked and paid for Thailand and bought Bella a special present .. so bank account is on death row :eek:

[David]

Just got my 28075 2.8 .. .. so bank account is on death row :eek:

Know that feeling Darren: good for you getting all the bits you wanted.. and yeah a niice new body would come in handy here too (lusting for the Canon 7D here for my amateur efforts)...

Hope your progress towards doing weddings is making some big steps, your portrait work is very good as is your willingness to cop positive and not so positive feedback... Ive adopted the same attitude nowadays. :)

[bigdazzler]

Know that feeling Darren: good for you getting all the bits you wanted.. and yeah a niice new body would come in handy here too (lusting for the Canon 7D here for my amateur efforts)...

Hope your progress towards doing weddings is making some big steps, your portrait work is very good as is your willingness to cop positive and not so positive feedback... Ive adopted the same attitude nowadays. :)

I dont really wanna end up doing weddings mate .. portraiture is where my real interest lies so thats where im heading in the long run. Ive accepted a couple now so I will adopt my usual attitude and do the very best that i can and see how I go. Its good to try a bit of everything and see you stack up i reckon, so really looking forward to the weddings in that regard for sure :)

As for feedback .. Absoultely I appreciate all feedback and that everyone has their own opinions, sometimes based on technical knowledge and sometimes based on personal taste and what they like or dont like. I must be honest though, sometimes when I read feedback from certain people ( and not only on my threads ) I go to that persons profile and look at the threads they have started to see what kind of work they are producing. To be honest there a few around here giving feedback and critique that I dont feel they have the skills to be offering, and thats reflected in the work. I guess thats where it comes down to personal taste. That is a little hard to swallow sometimes but its all part of the process of putting your work up for public appraisal i suppose.

[David]

. I must be honest though, sometimes when I read feedback from certain people ( and not only on my threads ) I go to that persons profile and look at the threads they have started to see what kind of work they are producing. To be honest there a few around here giving feedback and critique that I dont feel they have the skills to be offering, and thats reflected in the work. I guess thats where it comes down to personal taste....

Ummm yeah, that would have been me mate : lol.

Nowadays I try to emphasise its a personal taste comment not based on any skills or know how so I dont act like a total knob :) but the ignorant, no skills punter are going to be your average Joe customer so I guess its worth something when a clutz like me has somethin to say sometimes.

I guess I pay alot more attention to what people with solid landscape experience and runs on the board have to say about my images than people into birding, for example, but all comments and suggestions make me think abit about what Im doing or not doing...so thats a good thing.

[bigdazzler]

no mate not at all .. that certainly was not directed at you I assure you

and its not always what is said, its the way the comments are delivered .. its happened a few times lately .. and i look at the persons work and think to myself " are you serious ?? youre telling me how to do this ?? "

one particular person comments on some pictures like they are an expert .. i go to their profile and nearly 100 threads started, and image threads can be counted on one hand .... thats my point.

its been getting my goat a bit lately .. but this isnt the thread for a rant so ill leave it at that :)

[David]

No worries Darren, I didnt think u were havin a crack at me mate-

Anyway, glad you got the gear you want lens wise at least Darren, good for u mate. Ive just spend a motza for me that is upgrading for my landscape stuff and wont be having much to say in the new gear thread until next year.

[mikew09]

Retail therapy in the last week. Said I would never buy non canon lenses but just have, Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Di II and 430 EX II flash unit and a couple of descent filters, UV and Cir P. Initial feelings, luv them both, especially the lens compared to my kit 18-55 IS which will probably become a door stop as it is to small and lite for an anchor :-).
Got the flash for 370 and the lens for 670 plus the two filters for 130. Oh, WOW WHO.

[bigdazzler]

Retail therapy in the last week. Said I would never buy non canon lenses but just have, Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Di II

That is a great lens Mike .. I have one and use it a lot.

[N*A*M]

nikkor 70-200 vr just arrived
will have to run home at lunch time to grab the camera for a test

[Bill44]

Just fitted a set of GGS screen protectors to the D90, at $14.00 delivered they seem like a worthwhile purchase.

[GregoryH]

After a lot of reviews and searching I am now the proud owner of a Nikon 10-24 F3.5-4.5G ED. With the help of Julie-Anne I looked at a Nikon 10-24 in one shop and was disappointed with it sharpness. Then tried a Sigma 10-20 and it was a lot sharper. We then went to a 2nd shop and tried another Nikon, and it had better sharpness and less CA than either of the others. Decision made. :)

[J.davis]

Look what the postie delivered today:D - pity I'm still waiting for my CF cards to arrive to try it out.:(
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41002&stc=1&d=1254714525

[I @ M]

Look what the postie delivered today:D

Happy days John :th3:
But I really have to ask why it has a Sigma body cap on it.:confused013

[arthurking83]

apart from the dodgy looking body cap... whoot!

you can still take photos, as the D300 can record images to some vapour like internal memory.
How you subsequently get them off the camera and onto the PC, is another story tho(I don't think you can :confused:)

:th3:

[N*A*M]

nice john... it just arrived eh? i thought you had it already.

when i first got my d300 i was so excited and had to drive around until i could find a CF card
didn't even do a price check, i just bought the first half decent one i could find just so i could look at the files
you're gonna have fun setting this camera up

[J.davis]

Found some settings on the net for custom settings that I liked, now installed:th3:. Hope my new cards arrive tomorrow.

[David]

Well people, Ive finally decided that the Canon 400D I began with in June 2008 has served me well but its time to move on.

You only go down this road once a freind told me the other day, so Ive decided the upgrade on my lenses wasnt enough, I had to get a better camera body.

The big + with this camera is going to be the live veiw focussing and micro focussing ability it has; great for a person who wears glasses and is short sighted. It means I can see my image in detail on the LCD screen and adjust the focus (live) and know for sure I have an image that is in focus overall or where I want it to be sharp (faces for portraits/ subject for macros).

I hope the combination of this more informed focussing information on the 50D and better post kit lenses will address to a degree the most annoying and persistent problem I have had since the beginning- sharp focus.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3991039466_b1bc38989d_o.jpg

I have to wait until the 14th for the next shipment to arrive from Canon to my camera shop, but I have already downloaded the manual and started reading it.

Bring it on babe, I cant wait to get my hands on this one.

[41jas]

David, you are really getting some gear together now. I'm happy for you because I know what a good feeling it is. Enjoy!

[kaiser]

Just picked up my new Nikon 24-70 2.8 :D:D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3991656261_b4ca640e00.jpg

[NikonNellie]

My Cactus V4's arrived this morning. Works well with all of my flashes.

[enduro]

Got me a 7D !!

Just waiting for the battery to charge now.

:):):)

[phild]

Got me a 7D !!
Looking forward to see some test pics.:th3:

[enduro]

Looking forward to see some test pics.:th3:

I just sent out for a half hour and shot off some picks. The mirror sounds a bit clackety compared to the 40D when I got it but probably needs wearing in a bit. It's a very responsive tool and the images look fantastic on the LCD.

Images (birds of course) will be up in 30min -assuming my PC talks to the RAW files.

:confused013

[David]

I just sent out for a half hour and shot off some picks. The mirror sounds a bit clackety compared to the 40D when I got it but probably needs wearing in a bit. It's a very responsive tool and the images look fantastic on the LCD.

Images (birds of course) will be up in 30min -assuming my PC talks to the RAW files.

:confused013

I am very keen to see how people go with the new 7D model and whether or not the $$ difference cf the 50D, for example, is money really well spent= I imagine it will be.

[David]

Got my hands on my new toy today, a Canon 50D and its all loaded up and charged...beware the crazy social worker with a Canon in his hands :). You know where to find me for the next few weekends..:)..up at 4am taking a stroll down the M1 or up the Bruce or down to the local beach stumbling around with my camera and tripod and trying to THINK before I go bang with the shutter:)..happy days.

[bigdazzler]

up at 4am taking a stroll down the M1 or up the Bruce or down to the local beach stumbling around with my camera and tripod and trying to THINK before I go bang with the shutter:)..happy days.

dont forget to pack your torch mate .. :th3:

[BLWNHR]

Just got some incense sitcks and a holder...smoke photos tonight!

[Clubmanmc]

Hmmmm

7D is now a week old...

have taken a few great shots with it so far... and yes it is not no 50D with a few extra buttons... the sensor and shutter noises are far superior...

doing some car stuff on the weekend, will be at lake side for some fun and learning to use the new AI focus system it has...

M

[NGP]

Hmmmm

7D is now a week old...

have taken a few great shots with it so far... and yes it is not no 50D with a few extra buttons... the sensor and shutter noises are far superior...

doing some car stuff on the weekend, will be at lake side for some fun and learning to use the new AI focus system it has...

M


I agree, after testing the 7D I have to say unless you're on a tight budget I wouldn't consider the 50D anymore and go strait to the 7D.. it's a big improvement feature wise and IQ is definitely better as well especially at higher ISO.

[jdreamer]

Just got myself a battery grip for my 40d! :D

[bigbikes]

About 3 weeks ago I saw a Canon 430ex11 on Ebay for auction. It was being sold as a broken unit which had been dropped. It had a broken Hot shoe, broken front Ir cover, also said it wouldn't flash at all. So I put a max bid in at $51 and was lucky enough to win it. Postage cost me another $10.
When it arrived a few days later I put some fully charged batteries it it and sure enough it wouldn't fire at all, but I could hear it charging (dam buzzing noise)
After doing a search on my friend Google I was shown how to dismantle the head of the flash unit ( the safe way, had to flatten the capacitor other wise Zappo )to find that it had a broken wire and also the zoom mechanism had jammed (probably from being dropped) 15 minutes later all was fixed.
The next day I called into Canon to get a price on the Hot shoe and a new Ir cover. They cost me $17.
Went home put those on ............. and Bingo..........everything works fine.

Total spent $77.

I am a very happy man
:D:D:D

[calmaxgan]

My Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di macro lens is due to arrive today...

[charton]

My darling husband aske me what I wanted for my birthday to which I answered anything as long as it is a L series lens :D. To my surprise I get home last night and he said ok you can get your lens for your birthday and as a gift for your promotion at work. He didn't even blink at the price, so he must love me lots :cheeky33:

So my first L series lens is soon on its way 24-70 F2.8L.... :D:D now the addiction starts :eek:

[Colourised]

this maybe a tad late but woohooooo i got myself a siggy 10-20mm last month!!! and thank god it was one of the good copies! sharp and sweeeeeeett!!

on a more recent woohoo, i picked up a nikkor 35mm f1.8 too! waaaah. i can see stars now as im so high in the sky.. thinking what have i done to the bank account......

cough*cough. two lenses in two months/ something IS wrong with me!!

[Chromo]

I just got a Nikkor 12-24mm wide angle lens for my belated birthday.
It's second hand, but it's new to me!

Can't wait to try it out :)

[seastorm]

Just picked up a Giotto monopod :)

[littleblightie]

Just picked myself up a 5D... Spending waaaayyy too much on photography gear lately!

[OutCast]

I decided with summer coming i needed to get a few filters....

Hoya HD UV 0 77mm
Hoya HD Circ Pol 77mm
Hoya NDX400 77mm

Hoping i'll have them all in time to play a Dicky Beach.

[bigdazzler]

my new toy .. :)

http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq176/DarrenGrayPhotography/DSC03024.jpg

[I @ M]

double post

[I @ M]

my new toy .. :)


Surely the battery isn't taking this long to charge, we want pictures pal!!!!! :D

[pgbphotographytas]

My new straps arrived this afternoon :)

[Scree]

In the last three weeks I've gotten a 430X speedlight and a Sigma 18-200mm lens, both with pretty nifty discounts :D Thank God for tax time!

[bigdazzler]

got myself a anew tripod today ..

manfrotto 055XDB and a 322RC2 head .. :)

Got a as new Velbon Sherpa 600R for sale in the classified forum if anyones interested .. PM me :D

[Jez]

got me a canon 24-105mm f/4 L.... very happy!

Jez

[Kerry]

Bought a Panasonic Lumix TZ7 as heading OS on Sunday and don't wanna lug the DSLR around all of the time!

[bigdazzler]

Bought a Panasonic Lumix TZ7 as heading OS on Sunday and don't wanna lug the DSLR around all of the time!


nice .. :th3: im thinking of getting a LX-3 or a Canon G10 for travelling. Might grab one duty free when I take off to Thailand in Feb.

[Kerry]

nice .. :th3: im thinking of getting a LX-3 or a Canon G10 for travelling. Might grab one duty free when I take off to Thailand in Feb.
Gotta say it was a tough call as those 2 were also on my list but I ultimately chose the longer zoom and HD video..haven't had as much time to play with it as I'd hoped, but so far am happy with the results!

[Raven136]

I got a Fuji Finepix S1500 last week! A LOT better than the Samsung S860 I had. :D

[RyanE]

Picked up a Sigma 10-20mm .....thanks Matt (kaiser)

[pgbphotographytas]

A second battery for my grip, screen protector and lens cloth :)

[LevinPhotography]

Spyder 3 Elite new from UK for AU$260! Bargain!
Already calibrated every monitor at work! :D

...I think my calibrating may have turned into an unhealthy obsession.. :o

[Colourised]

got myself a 33" translucent umbrella and an umbrella holder!

ohhh oohh.. such an obsession!

i think this impulse spending is due to the stress of final exams coming up *gulp*

[Bean]

My new gear hmm, lets see...
Canon 450D with 18-55 IS and 55-250 IS
Sandisk 4GB SDHC card
And just ordered 5 minutes ago, Lowepro Micro Trekker 100.

Woo! happy birthday to me!

[Analog6]

My Billingham 445 bag arrived, just in time to test it out at the Dicly Beach meet up.

See it here (http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Billingham_445_Large_Camera_Bag)

[kaiser]

Picked up a Sigma 10-20mm .....thanks Matt (kaiser)

No worries ryan, hope you enjoy it!:th3:

[David]

This here is my birthday present to myself for 2009. It finalises a significant (for me anyway) upgrade in body and lenses from the original 400D and kit lenses I started out with a year ago.

It matches the 4.0 max Apeture of 2 of the other L series lenses, can share filters and CPLs with my other 77mm size glass and gives me more options down the bottom focal length end- Happy camper here- no I DIDNT need it , but I wanted it :)


CANON EF 17-40 L 4.0 USM ZOOM LENS

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/4051978547_d6e9ce0673_o.jpg

[41jas]

I just received (2) batteries for my 40D....under $30.00 delivered.

And the Manfrotto 322RC2 Ball Head....$159.00 delivered.

Talk about a bargain. (ebay)

[41jas]

David, you might think you are finished...there is always something you can use, want or have.

Glad you are happy with the new gear. Well deserved.

[David]

Nice one Jules, those batteries can get very exy and the Ball Head looks gr8. WELL DONE.

[David]

David, you might think you are finished...there is always something you can use, want or have.

Glad you are happy with the new gear. Well deserved.

AHA. I am banned however for 2009- the 100-400 L :) and 16-35 2.8 II can wait till next year

[41jas]

AHA. I am banned however for 2009- the 100-400 L :) and 16-35 2.8 II can wait till next year

I told you there's always something you want...LOL

Don't worry, my list isn't filled yet either.

[birdie]

I told you there's always something you want...LOL

Don't worry, my list isn't filled yet either.

I can agree with that too...

For me, the short term items are: Cokin Filters (NDs and ND Grads) and a 580EX II, and trade my Lowepro Computrekker Plus Rolling for a smaller Lowepro Vertex 100...

Long term (next year or later): replace my Sigma 18-50mm with a Canon 24-70 f2.8L (after the 70-200 2.8L i don't think i want anything other than L lenses, the auto focus speed is to die for :-D), and maybe a new body, either the 7D or 60D (when it comes out), or the 5D, though the slow FPS turns me off it a bit... I don't want to go slower than my 40D (6.5FPS)... The 1D Mk4 would be ideal but the $$$ are way too much for me as a hobbist...

[David]

I can agree with that too...

For me, the short term items are: Cokin Filters (NDs and ND Grads) and a 580EX II, and trade my Lowepro Computrekker Plus Rolling for a smaller Lowepro Vertex 100...

Long term (next year or later): replace my Sigma 18-50mm with a Canon 24-70 f2.8L (after the 70-200 2.8L i don't think i want anything other than L lenses, the auto focus speed is to die for :-D), and maybe a new body, either the 7D or 60D (when it comes out), or the 5D, though the slow FPS turns me off it a bit... I don't want to go slower than my 40D (6.5FPS)... The 1D Mk4 would be ideal but the $$$ are way too much for me as a hobbist...

Well said Birdie: the tough thing is deciding which to get first eh- the worst thing u can do is buy one L series lens.. the rot starts right there :rolleyes:

[tomo]

Just got a new lens delivered today. Tamron 70-200. Unfortunately I won't have much of a chance to use it over the next couple of weeks with exams on and other things.

But now there is the problem of storage, need a new bag that it can fit in!

[charton]

Finally my 24-70 f2.8L has arrived, off to pick it up at lunch time. :D

[MarkChap]

My new (second hand) 40D turned up today

Thanks Wayne

[birdie]

Just got a new lens delivered today. Tamron 70-200. Unfortunately I won't have much of a chance to use it over the next couple of weeks with exams on and other things.

But now there is the problem of storage, need a new bag that it can fit in!

Might I suggest: http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=41466 :-)

[Jesse24]

Just got my first SLR - Canon 500D with the 18-55mm IS Kit.

[MarkChap]

Well not really new gear YET

Received a one off bonus from work, in thanks for "All our hard work, and understanding the wage freeze this year due to the Global Financial crisis"

That bonus will turn into a 430 EXII this afternoon plus some other bits I have been eyeing off

[bigdazzler]

And the Manfrotto 322RC2 Ball Head....$159.00 delivered.



just bought one of these myself Julie-Anne from AP member kwokask for $120 in perfect nick. Great head, love it.


no I DIDNT need it , but I wanted it :)




hahah you should put that quote in your signature mate .. love it :th3:

[David]

Finally my 24-70 f2.8L has arrived, off to pick it up at lunch time. :D

Well done Charton: Id love to know if you pick up a significant difference with that extra stop of speed
(2.8) in that lens in your walk about kind of shots.

[41jas]

Just got my first SLR - Canon 500D with the 18-55mm IS Kit.

Thats so good to hear Jessie. Now you will have to come to more meet ups to learn some tricks. Good news. Happy for you.:th3:

[AmPhot]

Another member joining the Tamron 90mm macro club. :)

[charton]

Well done Charton: Id love to know if you pick up a significant difference with that extra stop of speed
(2.8) in that lens in your walk about kind of shots.

Hey David, I will let you know. I am yet to put it on the camera :rolleyes: this weekend I am sure I will be annoying everyone! :D

[Optical]

Well I'm excited too.... I just bought the Nikkor 50mm prime AF-S f1.4... oh and a pistol grip head for my tripod....whoohoo!

[LevinPhotography]

Just drove to Sydney this morning to pick up an EIZO LCD :D... Everthing now look sooo much better! Now to get back to PP and fix up all the previously, thought correct, edits! :rolleyes:

[Lani]

Just drove to Sydney this morning to pick up an EIZO LCD :D... Everthing now look sooo much better! Now to get back to PP and fix up all the previously, thought correct, edits! :rolleyes:

Which model did you get?

[LevinPhotography]

Which model did you get?

Hey Lani, it's an old model Flexscan L675 - But still 100% than the Acer al22wd i'm constantly battling calibration on at the moment! :action:
Next buy is the very lovely 85mmf/1.2 and then hopefully the v expensive CG 30" :dollareyes:
...If the "boss" lets me..

[sonofcoco]

I picked up a 70-200mm F4 L lens from DPP in Brisbane yesterday. Haven't had a chance to use it much as yet, but will be taking it to Melbourne on Thursday for a work out. I got talked down from the dizzying heights of the 70-200mm F4 L IS by a combination of a girlfrend who was noticably slightly irate at the idea, and a bout of common sense.

Also have a B + W CPL filter coming for it sometime this week and am stocking up on cleaning products for lenses as I couldn't find them anywhere in South Korea. Fortunately the filter fits 2 of the three lenses I have at the moment, so it feels like value for money.

Not sure if this counts, but I also have a Dell XPS Studio 16 laptop now. It arrived here at home in Australia about 3 weeks before I did. It has the RGBLED screen and photos look awesome on it.

Would like on of those 10 stop ND filters...they look like fun!

[Helen S]

Okay, so I haven't got it just yet, but today I ordered a Nodal Ninja 5 with RD16 rotator and an Ez-Leveler II from iPanoramic. Been after one for ages as those who know me will attest to my love of panoramas. Was going to order it mid last month, but the iPanoramic people were on holidays overseas. A blessing in disguise. From before them leaving to when they returned was a saving of over $230... a WIN situation for sure. Can hardly wait to test it on its arrival. :D

[wanderer51]

A birthday present for yesterday from my wife:
A Lowepro Nova 200 AW bag (now if I can only get some extra lenses to fill it :D ) and a Gorillapod SLR...now that has me worried as I think that is just one of those gadgets you 'have to have' but can't figure out when you will use it. :rolleyes:

[ckhidding]

Ordered myself a canon 50mm prime 1.8 off ebay.. whoo! few more days till it comes! portrait time!

[Krzys]

Bought a horseman field/press camera with 6x9 back and lens :)

[rmlewis]

I just picked up a Canon 7D :) to replace my aging but not dead 20D. I decided that I would like to have a go at birding and sports and give the seascapes a miss for the summer (no clouds :( ) and as a backup to my 5D MkII

Can't wait to get out there and give it a test either on Applecross foreshore or Wellard Wetlands south of Perth.

Got it from Camera Electronics in East Perth - Great deal (Thanks Howard)

[Paddy]

So jealous!

[endyaust]

I got a Canon G10 a few months ago. A very nice little camera. Not a DSLr but much friendlier to the spine!

Cheers,

Bruce

[Telby]

Picked up a Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod with a 808RC4 head today.
Can't wait to try it out.
It's a lot bigger than i expected.

[James Axford]

Damn i love my new gitzo GT3541xls tripod with rrs bh-55 mounted on top...
I can walk under this thing fully extended!
I've been stroking it even since i got it... little creepy i know :p

[Q97]

D3000 replacement for my dead pixeled D60 arrived today...battery on charger...watched pot never does boil...

[virgal_tracy]

Nissin Di866. This has added to my collection of SB600 & SB800. Didn't want to go to the cost of an SB900 and from reports this will be a close alternative.

Can't wait to try it out.

Now to save up for a new D3s, 24-70 and 70-200II.

What's money when you haven't got it?

[calmaxgan]

Not exactly camera gear, but bought with photography firmly in consideration... I have just bought a 27" iMac (my first Mac) and have also changed from Photoshop to Aperture. So a huge learning curve ahead from both aspects.

[mikec]

Just ordered a 580EX, sweeet! Might have to hold off a bit to get the PW's though. Hopefully I'll get it by the end of the week.

[bigdazzler]

I have just bought a 27" iMac (my first Mac) and have also changed from Photoshop to Aperture. So a huge learning curve ahead from both aspects.

I hope you understand that PS and Aperture are two completely different programmes used for entirely different purposes. Aperture is designed for Digital Asset Management (DAM) cataloging and RAW file processing. PS is a dedicated image editor.

I use Aperture for cataloging and RAWS and PS for further editing/manipulation. To be completely covered in your post processing workflow you will need both.

[N*A*M]

kirk L plate for the d300 and camdapter strap
kirk lens foot for the 70-200

hurrah!

[calmaxgan]

I hope you understand that PS and Aperture are two completely different programmes used for entirely different purposes. Aperture is designed for Digital Asset Management (DAM) cataloging and RAW file processing. PS is a dedicated image editor.

I use Aperture for cataloging and RAWS and PS for further editing/manipulation. To be completely covered in your post processing workflow you will need both.

Yes, I did also buy just Elements for any 'extras' as I do like to fiddle around with things as well.

[bigdazzler]

Yes, I did also buy just Elements for any 'extras' as I do like to fiddle around with things as well.

Yep that will do ya :) Aperture is really only a basic editor and is designed for fundamental core adjustments on your RAW files like exposure, WB, shadows/highlight recovery etc .. The editing capability is not extensive by any means.

[calmaxgan]

Well, that's what I thought from my original question here, but the Apple training guy in the store is a professional photographer and that's all he uses - he spent an hour with me talking to me about my workflow and running through everything it does and how to do things with that I would normally do with PS. But I couldn't let go of Photoshop all together, as I like to fiddle around a bit with merged images, collages, triptychs, digital painting etc and I know I'll need it for that sort of thing.

[bigdazzler]

but the Apple training guy in the store is a professional photographer and that's all he uses - he spent an hour with me talking to me about my workflow and running through everything it does and how to do things with that I would normally do with PS.

hes paid to tell you that mate .. Aperture is most definitely not a substitute for Photoshop, but I guess at the end of the day its what you wanna use it for isnt it ?? Id like to hear how he explained how to use layers and masks in Aperture. But all the best with it, it is a good program for RAWs and DAM .. thats why i use it ;) Have a read of this (http://thephotofinishes.com/apert2.htm)

[N*A*M]

just ordered a nikkor 85/1.4 yay!

[bigdazzler]

just ordered a nikkor 85/1.4 yay!

nice NAM .. im dying to get my hands on one of those (of the CZ variety though :D)

[mikec]

Just ordered a 580EX, sweeet! Might have to hold off a bit to get the PW's though. Hopefully I'll get it by the end of the week.

Damn my flash is on back order :(

[mikec]

Damn my flash is on back order :(

Well aparently it wasn't on back order. It just turned up :D

Got it for a great price from DDE Singapore, under $480 delivered is pretty damn good. Now to get home and have a play with it.....

[Bill44]

Nothing to get too excited about, my 50mm f1.8D finally arrived.

[Prang]

New Lawn mower & Whipper snipper:confused013:( life isn't fair.

[RyanE]

MacBook Pro

[Analog6]

MacBookPro 15#" and Canon 16-35 MkI L lens, both second hand but they are new to me!

[Helen S]

Congrats Odille, that's one zoom I don't have but would like... one day. :) You'll love it I'm sure. :D

[Analog6]

Yes, I'm dying to give it a good test out but it will probably be next weekend now. I spent the weekend on the verandah cat netting project, which needs lots more work yet.

[sande]

My Sandisk Extreme Pro 16GB cf card just arrived! Can’t believe something so small can cost so much :confused013 Also pickup a Canon OC-E3 off camera shoe cord, been flashing all round the house (not a pretty sight :eek:)

[judybee]

I was sent home sick from work today so my husband, bless his heart, came home with a gift for me. Not flowers but a set of landscape Cokin filters.
I think he loves me.

.... That is so sweet !!! would prefer that over flowers any day.:)

[judybee]

A new Tripod Bag is my latest purchase. I had a bag for my tripod, but it was home-sewn with brown flowered material - not too cool - so I had to replace it.

[Outoflipsync]

My 90mm Tamron Macro arrived today, having a bit of a play, hopefully be able to post something soon............

[jev]

The new Canon pixma pro 9500 mark II arrived today. Man, that thing is biiiig! It'll have to wait until the weekend before I have the time to test it though. Got a colormunki with it so it'll callibrate nicely.

[maccaroneski]

Just picked up my Tamron 17-55 VC 2.8.... might have to develop a mystery ailment this afternoon and scoot home early...

[draco]

my first L lens.. 70-200L F4 :efelant::efelant:

[bigmick]

picked up a D90 to replace the D40x....now just got to get out and have a play

[phild]

Nissin Di-866 arived today.

[quangsta]

hold my new d700 drooling!!!

[quangsta]

also attached is my new nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 slobbering now... :P~~~

[mikec]

Got a set of PW's on Friday :D Very sweet, nothing note worthy to show yet but hopefully get some good shots while I'm away.

[pgbphotographytas]

Just a small purchase for me today :)

New tripod as I broke mine badly and I was sick of using it in a damaged state.
http://www.velbon.co.uk/newvelbon/pages/sherpa600R.html

New Lens - Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM
http://www.canon.com.au/en-AU/For-You/Camera-Lenses/Lenses/EF-S60mm-f28-Macro-USM-Lens

[charton]

New tripod as I broke mine badly and I was sick of using it in a damaged state.
http://www.velbon.co.uk/newvelbon/pages/sherpa600R.html



Same as mine.

[Telby]

Manfrotto 488RC2 Ball Head...just need to get out and try it.

[maccaroneski]

Just picked up a grab bag - a snoot, some gels and a softbox. I'll be flashing this weekend. Also an ND filter.

[N*A*M]

the eighty five arrived
quick shot of my friend

[MarkChap]

80 cm 5 in 1 Reflector, be a great asset on the beach tomorrow

[chrisbevan4]

woohoo

Just got my new Benro a-297 flexpod/triopd

Sadly was cheaper $100 to get through Adorana in the US than from local distributor:(

http://www.benro.com/products_details_A-297EX.html#3

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[etherial]

Whoo hoo! I finally got my Canon 10-22mm. Only $650 too, a bargain!

[sonofcoco]

Got the Nifty Fifty as an eary Christmas present, just have to get it out and use it now!

[I @ M]

Two rolls of paper back drop (http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/superior-backdrops-c-204.html) ---

And now for the blatant plug for the supplier ---

I rang Stu from Quality Camera (http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/)to check availability around 6:15 pm AEST last Thursday and ordered the goods. He was apologetic that they wouldn't be dispatched that day as the courier had already been ( I certainly wasn't expecting them to be sent at that hour, after all the East coast of the country had already 'clocked off ' for the day ) and in line with previous purchases for him they were here on the Monday following.

Can't fault them for service. :th3:

[rmlewis]

I've wanted to buy one of these for ages

It's a Canon 24mm TS-E L shift lens mint condition, little use off eBay

It's version I. If I learn how to use it properly I might upgrade to a II later on

Look out big buildings and miniature people

[Bally]

Whooo Hoo. Just completed my poor man's macro. Nearly 2 x magnification .. not very flexible but good cheap fun.

Take 1 reversing ring, 3 step-up filter rings and a 24mm Pentax 110 Auto lens and for under $50 aussie and away you go. Looking forward to adding some pics to the Macro section soon

Cheers

[NikonNellie]

Well technically speaking it's not my new lens but my son's who purchased a new Nikkor AS-F 50mm, f/1.4 - just in time for POTW #181. He also purchased a Filter kit with some ND filters in various densities. I know I'll get to use them as he loves his mum very much! :lol:

[dbm305]

It arrived! The lens I have thought I wanted for ages, and now I'm always using it. Always at f2! I suppose one day I'll get sick of the thin DOF and lovely creamy background look, but not anytime soon!:efelant:

[Gavvvvvin]

Just got my 50d in the post. Just have to wait for my raincover before I decide to go taking anymore coastal shots!

[Krzys]

M2 - Clean, recent CLA from Youxin and at a good price. :xmas31:

[pgbphotographytas]

A new memory card for me today :D and I put some bubble wrap around the legs of my tripod to help stop them from getting dented ;)

[balwoges]

Just arrived! the latest addition in the Canon range, the EFS 15-85mm, every bit as good as the reviews said. :efelant:

[Brishawk]

Pentax k7!!!!

Attaching it to my Sigma 24-79 F2.8. Very nice, high five!

[zollo]

picked up a brand spankin new d300s monday. part traded my d90 for it. I LIKE :music05::cool13:

[flyfisher]

Not here yet but getting very excited. Santa is winging my new 5D MkII to me along with my first prime 50mm (Sigma 1.4). Cannot wait to try out the combination.

[MrJorge]

Pentax k7!!!!

And it looks all shiny and new too. Nice one mate. Santa came early! :santa::christmasparty:

[nick351]

just picked up a nikon 50mm 1.8D and nikon sb 600!

cant wait to use them!

[kiwi]

i got my yonghua trigger + 3 receivers yesterday - they work good - havent tested to 100m yet though

[etherial]

Just bought a 7D! Am I CRAZY!?!?! (There goes Christmas!) Now to sell my 450D to help pay for it!

[birdie]

Just bought a 7D! Am I CRAZY!?!?! (There goes Christmas!) Now to sell my 450D to help pay for it!

Yes you are... you should give it to me... :D :lol2: :th3:

[Helen S]

My 4 Scott Kelby books arrived from the USA today. Books 1, 2 & 3 (in a boxed set) of the Digital Photography Book and The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book.

Lots of reading material to keep me occupied in inclement weather. :D

[HerveyBayShutterBug]

WOOT ! Just got my new Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5 -4.5

Looking forward to doing a lot more land/seascape work now.

Martin

[birdie]

I managed to get a copy of Canon's book "EF Lens Work III - The Eyes of EOS" for free from a garage sale from a local photographer who is now moving back to NZ... Nice... :-)

[Jcas]

Received my Canon 100mmL macro lens , waiting for it to stop raining so i can go out and find some bugs ... :D

[chrisbevan4]

Just got from China a 4 way Macro Focusing Rail Slider

Have attached my D90 with 55-200mm lens and it holds it securely IMO


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[BLWNHR]

No doubt this thread will take off after Christmas, but I made a purchase on Saturday.

I ordered a 82mm CPL for my 24-70 in February. First order got lost at the store (didn't get ordered). Second order around May made it to the manufacturer, they lost it. Third order in July arrived at the retailer and sent back because they couldn't find who ordered it (because it was so many months prior). Fourth order arrived at the store, got put on the shelf and sold before I could get in there...

...but FIFTH TIME LUCKY! I finally got my Kenko Pro1D Wideband CPL.

[pgbphotographytas]

Last week :)
Olympus E-450 + Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm + Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4

[Wulfys Kingdom]

I finally get to contribute to this thread now :) after 2 & 1/2 yrs with the same camera, I've finally upgraded! On the weekend we welcomed home the Olympus E3, the zuiko 12-60mm and the FL50R flash unit! Very exciting that i have it prior to the holidays

[pgbphotographytas]

Last week :)
Olympus E-450 + Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm + Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4

I found that the E-450 does not have IS and the grip was too small so after talking to the shop I have swapped it over for the E-520.

[Wulfys Kingdom]

Good thinking. Particularly if your using the 70-300 without a tripod, IS should help a little.

[pgbphotographytas]

Good thinking. Particularly if your using the 70-300 without a tripod, IS should help a little.

Yeah they didn't have the E520 last week when I got the E450 but yesterday I saw it so I asked and they were really good about it, even going to get me in another battery for it :th3:

[Wulfys Kingdom]

That was good of them!

[pgbphotographytas]

That was good of them!

Given how much $$$$ I have spent with them in the last 18 months I think they wanted to look after me ;)

[old dog]

good on you Paul. Santa just posted me a new s/hand 17-55 f2.8 nikkor. Woohoo, just playing with it (the lens) this arvo.

[Helen S]

Lowepro Voyager C Camera Strap arrived today... wow, leaves the Canon camera strap for dead!!! It's soo comfortable, even when slung over one shoulder, straight or on the diagonal. When I get my 5D MkII some time in the new year, I'll get one for it, also.

I also like that there's no camera model brandished on it. The 40D is okay, it just says Canon EOS Digital, but subsequent cameras have the name of the camera on the strap... almost yells, "Come and steal me!!!"

[bigdazzler]

Does this count as gear ... ?? :) My beautiful fiance Bella gave me this. A business card holder with the same logo engraved as whats on my cards :)

[ziph]

Finally bought my new walk-around lens. I've taken a few 'hand held' test photos and I'm really pleased with the results. Great wideangle plus a good zoom range.

Ian

[pollen]

Got a new telephoto lens early last week for Portraits and Sports :)

Quick snapshot after applying gaffer tape and Lenscoat:
http://dawei.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p900437380-4.jpg

[pgbphotographytas]

Olympus FL-36 flash (Thanks Scotty)

[ziph]

Taken with my new 16-85 zoom.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4207611691_9dfbe20e8e_b.jpg

[smallfooties]

I just got myself an Olympus om-1, close up filters, a wide angle lens and 2 rolls of BW film (Kodak 100 Tmax and Ilford Delta 3200). I think i'm going to be having a wild time!:christmasparty:

[bigdazzler]

my Wacom Intuous 4 arrived yesterday .... looks pretty slick :th3:

[pgbphotographytas]

Olympus 35mm F3.5 Macro lens
http://www.olympus.com.au/component/option,com_product/id,63/task,detail/Itemid,69/

[Mary Anne]

I had the best Christmas ever..
Hubby took me shopping last week and I came home with a Canon 70-200mm f/4 L IS lens.
Plus Hoya 67mm Uv PRO1 Super HMC Filter
Hoya 77mm Neutral Density 8x HMC Filter for my wide angle Lens.
A 67-77 step up ring, if what I want to try does not work I have only wasted $15.
Kenko Extension Tube Set for my 90mm Tamron Macro..

We are a long time dead and we cant take it with us, so lets enjoy it now hubby said.
While we are still able too.. I totally agreed..
Others call it *Spending the Kids Inheritance* :food04:

[coolie21]

I had the best Christmas ever..
Hubby took me shopping last week and I came home with a Canon 70-200mm f/4 L IS lens.
Plus Hoya 67mm Uv PRO1 Super HMC Filter
Hoya 77mm Neutral Density 8x HMC Filter for my wide angle Lens.
A 67-77 step up ring, if what I want to try does not work I have only wasted $15.
Kenko Extension Tube Set for my 90mm Tamron Macro..

We are a long time dead and we cant take it with us, so lets enjoy it now hubby said.
While we are still able too.. I totally agreed..
Others call it *Spending the Kids Inheritance* :food04:

what a nice man!! Will try that philosophy on the other half. Which lucky store got your $$$?

[Julie]

Congrats all on your new gear :D


my Wacom Intuous 4 arrived yesterday .... looks pretty slick :th3:
Nice one Darren, slick it certainly is! I’ve got the PTK-840 :th3::th3:

[Gregg Bell]

Finally arrived! Xmas present...

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_5762.jpg

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_5763.jpg

And taken with the 28mm from the same distance and everythign barring the 50mm is where the 28 was above...

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/SoliloCey/DSC_5764.jpg

[41jas]

Last night when I got home my 2 light stands, umbrella and soft box was waiting for me.
Waiting on the 4 receivers and transmitter to turn up now and it's "play time".

[coolie21]

Last night when I got home my 2 light stands, umbrella and soft box was waiting for me.
Waiting on the 4 receivers and transmitter to turn up now and it's "play time".

Am also getting into this, got a light stand, waiting for flash mount + umbrella. Which poppers did you go for?

[41jas]

Am also getting into this, got a light stand, waiting for flash mount + umbrella. Which poppers did you go for?

Ok coolie21, when you say poppers....do you mean the receivers? haha...if so, these,

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150398722400&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:AU:1123

[HerveyBayShutterBug]

We are a long time dead and we cant take it with us, so lets enjoy it now hubby said.
While we are still able too.. I totally agreed..
Others call it *Spending the Kids Inheritance* :food04:

Only what's left over is the kids inheritance. Until then, it's all yours.

Nice shopping spree. It almost makes the same grade as my partners handbag spree on the sunshine coast on Monday.








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[coolie21]

Ok coolie21, when you say poppers....do you mean the receivers? haha...if so, these,

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150398722400&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:AU:1123

Have my eye on the same ones exactly - please post your impressions when you get them :)

[41jas]

Have my eye on the same ones exactly - please post your impressions when you get them :)

I sure will coolie21. There are some threads talking about these on here somewhere and they do say they are pretty good.

[smallfooties]

I bought a spanky red and black Yashica Mat 124G... and i just checked the post and it has arrived in perth pending custom checks! So i hope to get it by this week! hopefully tml!
-droolz- can't wait!

[coolie21]

Todays purchase just in time for the New Year: Canon 5DMkII, BG-E6, 24-70 f2.8L

W00T!!!

Rainers in Bris came up with very competitive non-grey price for camera :)

I've changed my sig even before I've got it out of the box, how sad is that....

[kiwi]

Woot for sure

[GregoryH]

Hi All,

Just picked up the same 2 light stands, umbrella and soft box and triggers as Jules. I got the triggers for Xmas, and managed to blow 2 of the 4 by 9:00am! Xmas morning (by two different flash guns). I've now fixed the triggers and made them bullet proof to 400V trigger voltage. Now, I's is a happy chappie.

Cheers,
Greg

[Bear Dale]

Got my 135mm f/2.0 a little while ago. It's a wonderful lens.

[coolie21]

Got my 135mm f/2.0 a little while ago. It's a wonderful lens.

+1 to that! Enjoy it! :)

[Colourised]

just got some new set of triggers of RF602s! definitely loving them a lot more than i did the PT-04s! build quality is top notch imo and havent missfired yet. and of course a brand new vivitar 285HV too. loving it as well. big ass flash and powerful the way i see it. :)

[Mary Anne]

Hi Coolie 21 Yes he is...
I get most of my gear these days from Discount Digital Photographic in West End as we go in and pick it up.

[coolie21]

Hi Coolie 21 Yes he is...
I get most of my gear these days from Discount Digital Photographic in West End as we go in and pick it up.

Yes i rate them too, they got a big chunk of my money yesterday for the 24-70 :)
NB it's New Farm not West End :)

[gcflora]

My new GNDs from Singh-Ray arrived today! :) I only ordered them on the 28th... 4 days from Florida aint too shabby!

:D :D

[JC_PHOTOGRAPHY]

got me a new 24''asus hdmi flatscreen monitor

[Johnno - XXL]

Dear All,
Just got a great couple of filters for the cokin P series - a star point 8 and sunset filter - both have worked brilliantly so far in testing - can't wait to get back to Sydney and visit the harbour again and see what I can produce

[N*A*M]

the nikkor 35 f/2.0 arrived and got a short workout.

i owned the 35/1.8 previously and sold it. it was an excellent performer but let me down in barrel distortion, bokeh smoothness, and colour fringing. so far, the f/2 beats it in distortion control and bokeh rendering. colour fringing is still a minor problem though. i don't feel the need for AFS on primes so i'm happy with the f/2 which i can use freely on film without worring about vignetting.

[Ethony]

My Canon 85mm f/1.8 arrived yesterday!!!

Now to find some victims, I mean people to take photos of :)

[kaiser]

Been working LOTS of overtime over the Christmas/New Year period so I decided to rewards my hard efforts with some fine editions to my lighting gear:

SB900, Yongnuo RF602 trigger set, Rosco Strobist gel kit, lightstand, sandbags, 42" shoot thru brolly and 1m x 1m pop up soft box with a speedring adapter courtesy of Image Melbourne.
Now I just need to spend the weekend making some stubbie holder snoots and get some fabric from Spotlight for some backdrops. Little does my spare bedroom know it shall soon become a mini studio. :)

[birdie]

I got a few free things from one of the local photographers (the guy who took my wedding photos).

A Metz 45CL-4 Flash. Possibly ok for off camera strobist stuff :-)

A Courtenay Photonics Solaflash 4 Studio Strobe. Not sure on specs...

Plus some gear for developing film, and the gear for print photos from film including a enlarger (colour), a red safe light for black and white film. Some of the gear is for black and white only, some of it is for colour.

And when I'm ready to develop and print sometime later in the year (when i've got more space to actually set it up), he wants me to give him a call and he'll teach me how to develop the film and then how to print it :-) :thumbup:

[NikonNellie]

Received my Kenko Extension Tubes today and at the same time ordered a Sensor Loupe that comes with Sensor Cleaning Kit.

[chrisbevan4]

Was having a looking around the Melbourne camera shops at lunch time, and pricing a
Tamron f2.8 17-50 Lens.

DWI-Hong Kong had it for $438.

Best local price I'd found was $669, until I went to JB's and much to my surprise JB had the
Lens on Sale for $499 !!

Lens and postage would probably cost that much for a grey market lens!

They had a Nikon mount version so credit card time it was.

[nick351]

Just got my first strobist kit!

1. 2.8m light stand
2. Umbrella swivel adapter
3. White shoot through umbrella and silver reflective

softbox kit to come next! And a 17-55mm 2.8!

[bigdazzler]

Just got my first strobist kit!

1. 2.8m light stand
2. Umbrella swivel adapter
3. White shoot through umbrella and silver reflective

softbox kit to come next! And a 17-55mm 2.8!

next buy should be a 5 in 1 reflector ... $50 off ebay. It will be your new best friend, and the best 50 bucks youve spent. :th3:

[nick351]

thanks darren, a reflector is on my list!

have you got any advice as to what size is most useful?

[bigdazzler]

thanks darren, a reflector is on my list!

have you got any advice as to what size is most useful?

mate they come in all shapes and sizes .. Ive got a larger more rectangular shaped one (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Collapsible-5-in-1-102cm-x-168cm-40-x-66-Reflector-AU_W0QQitemZ140345094269QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories?hash=item20ad38307d) and a small round one (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Collapsible-5-in-1-60cm-24-Reflector-AU_W0QQitemZ140345094263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories?hash=item20ad383077). It really depends on what youre shooting, how much light you wanna bounce around, and what space you have. I find the large one useful outdoors. The bigger scrim comes in real handy in really bright light.

[kevystylez]

Was having a looking around the Melbourne camera shops at lunch time, and pricing a
Tamron f2.8 17-50 Lens.

DWI-Hong Kong had it for $438.

Best local price I'd found was $669, until I went to JB's and much to my surprise JB had the
Lens on Sale for $499 !!

Lens and postage would probably cost that much for a grey market lens!

They had a Nikon mount version so credit card time it was.

You'll find a lot of these will come down now especially because the VC version just came out not too long ago.

I just finally got my 580 not too long ago and a 'bigger' bag the Lowepro minitrekker....

[N*A*M]

Just got my first strobist kit!

1. 2.8m light stand
2. Umbrella swivel adapter
3. White shoot through umbrella and silver reflective

softbox kit to come next! And a 17-55mm 2.8!

nice

you'll love the 17-55 too:food04:

[Matty88]

Just got my first DSLR Camera, a Canon 450D with the 18-55mm IS lens. I've been practicing light photography and long exposures, getting the hang of it now :D. I also have an 8gb Sandisk SDHD card and tripod

[etherial]

Just got my first DSLR Camera, a Canon 450D with the 18-55mm IS lens. I've been practicing light photography and long exposures, getting the hang of it now :D. I also have an 8gb Sandisk SDHD card and tripod

That is the exact same kit I have started with. It's a great learning kit that can produce wonderful results, I look forward to seeing yours!

[Raven]

I got a Nikon D700 body on Saturday. Only just a little bit excited :p

[peterking]

Delivered today from HK.
Canon 18-135 Wide angle.
New learning curve.
Methinks "Have I bitten off too much this time????"

[sir mudkip]

Found a old x2 teleplus teleconverter at a mates house, originally for ricoh, but works great on my pentax :D

[ving]

oh crap, nikon 35/18 af-s

[jeb]

A couple of months old now - but new since the last time I posted on here (new year resolution to be more involved on this site and improve my photography skills!):

Canon 300mm f2.8L IS and 50mm f1.4 USM. I love both of them - there's a huge difference between the 50mm 1.8 and 1.4, and I love the quality of the 300mm - gets heavy by the end of the day though!! :D

[kwokask]

Going to pick up my 24-70mm f/2.8L tonight, can't wait!
Now, should I sell my 24-105 f/4L?

[coolie21]

Going to pick up my 24-70mm f/2.8L tonight, can't wait!
Now, should I sell my 24-105 f/4L?

Congratulations, I am stoked with mine (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showpost.php?p=482700&postcount=1) :)

[etherial]

My new RS-5 R-Strap just arrived and I LOVE IT! Can't wait to use it out and about.

[MarkChap]

My new RS-5 R-Strap just arrived and I LOVE IT! Can't wait to use it out and about.

Can I ask where you sourced it from

Pretty keen on one myself

[seastorm]

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D. Arrived this morning. Sharp as a tack :)

[etherial]

Can I ask where you sourced it from

Pretty keen on one myself

Direct from Blackrapid's website. Ordered it on about the 3rd, arrived on the 12th.

[Helen S]

Going to pick up my 24-70mm f/2.8L tonight, can't wait!
Now, should I sell my 24-105 f/4L?
Hell no!!! You'd miss it terribly.

[hackcessor]

WOOOHHOOOOOOOO

I just picked up (2 days ago) my new........

Manfrotto XPROB & 322RC2 (with 80cm Manfrotto Bag :)

Loving it!

[wiggles]

Yay I ordered a Sigma 300 f/2.8 and a 2x TC for my bird photography obsession :D unfortunately I have to wait till the middle of Feb to get it

[kaiser]

Just ordered my Nikon 135mm f/2 DC from DWI. Geez this lens was hard to find in stock! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!

[nick351]

Just received 5 in 1 reflector from image Melbourne and a bag for my light stands :)

[etherial]

My lens kit is complete (for a few months anyway :D).

Today arrived my 70-200F4L to go with my 24-105F4L from Alan. Those with my 10-22mm and I'm set for my trip OS.

Now for the 7D.

[enduro]

I just picked up a Cokin ND4 Grad, ND8 Grad and holder in preparation for my trip to the extremity of the state.

Now I just have to remember what it was I forgot about landscapes.

[41jas]

I received 2 Yongnuo YN465 speedlites yesterday to go with my lighting kit. Now to set it up and play. This weekend looks the go.

[coolie21]

I received 2 Yongnuo YN465 speedlites yesterday to go with my lighting kit. Now to set it up and play. This weekend looks the go.
Don't forget to report back, I'm interested in those. Are they TTL?

[kaiser]

I received 2 Yongnuo YN465 speedlites yesterday to go with my lighting kit. Now to set it up and play. This weekend looks the go.

Also interested to see how you like this compared to the Nikon Speedlights as I'm thinking of adding a few to my kit.

Luckily for me there is plenty of overtime going around at the moment so I went ahead and purchased the Think Tank Pro Speed Belt, Pixel harness and Modular set. Will post a full review when I get to try them out. Should be good in this hot weather :cool:

[41jas]

Don't worry I will let you all know what these speedlites are like and yes they are TTL.

[MarkChap]

Don't worry I will let you all know what these speedlites are like and yes they are TTL.

Yes but NOT wireless TTL :)

[kingwheatie]

Luckily for me there is plenty of overtime going around at the moment so I went ahead and purchased the Think Tank Pro Speed Belt, Pixel harness and Modular set. Will post a full review when I get to try them out. Should be good in this hot weather :cool:

Great choice, ive had mine for about 8 months and its near ideal, just needs a sternum strap. The ability to move the pouches around easily is a winner.
Enjoy your purchase:)

[41jas]

Yes but NOT wireless TTL :)

what do you mean not wireless?
I connected the receivers and these new flashlites and they work fine. I'm using them on my lighting stands with a soft box and a umbrella. I might set it all up on saturday and give them a test run.

[Helen S]

I placed the order for my Canon 5D MkII today (Oz stock)... pay for it next week and receive it the week after... I can hardly wait. :D

[mikec]

what do you mean not wireless?
I connected the receivers and these new flashlites and they work fine. I'm using them on my lighting stands with a soft box and a umbrella. I might set it all up on saturday and give them a test run.

I assume they are saying that the wireless transmitters you are using don't transmit the metering info from the camera to the lens. Eg. Nikon is iTTL (?) and Canon E-TTL, there are very few transmitters around that send the TTL information to the flash so most of the time they need to be used in manual.

[MarkChap]

what do you mean not wireless?
I connected the receivers and these new flashlites and they work fine. I'm using them on my lighting stands with a soft box and a umbrella. I might set it all up on saturday and give them a test run.

You have to use the flashes on manual and set your exposure yourself.
E-TTL (automatic metering and flash metering) does not work with any radio receivers other than the Pocket Wizard Mini and Flex. I can't quite remember but you bought the RF-602 triggers ??.

The YN-465 will only work in E-TTL mode when actually attached to the camera.

[41jas]

I assume they are saying that the wireless transmitters you are using don't transmit the metering info from the camera to the lens. Eg. Nikon is iTTL (?) and Canon E-TTL, there are very few transmitters around that send the TTL information to the flash so most of the time they need to be used in manual.

Thanks for that. I think I know what you mean. I have to learn about flashes now. :o

I did try them out and you have to manually adjust them to suit the flash but that's what I want to do anyway because I only wanted them for my lighting kit and the manual adjustment is want I want to do to get the different effects. Set each one to do what I want it to do. I won't be using them on my camera at all. I have my canon flash for that.

Hopefully I will know more tomorrow when I set it all up.:)

[41jas]

You have to use the flashes on manual and set your exposure yourself.
E-TTL (automatic metering and flash metering) does not work with any radio receivers other than the Pocket Wizard Mini and Flex. I can't quite remember but you bought the RF-602 triggers ??.

The YN-465 will only work in E-TTL mode when actually attached to the camera.

That's right Mark..... I got what you mean. What I want to use them for will suit me well. I had a play last night to see whether they will set off. You had me worried they wouldn't do anything at all. But I understand now what you mean. Thanks for helping out.

[N*A*M]

Just ordered my Nikon 135mm f/2 DC from DWI. Geez this lens was hard to find in stock! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!

:food04: very :cool:

[adilucca]

Woohoo!!! Took delivery of my 400mm 5.6L yesterday and have had a play around already. It's all I was expecting and more :th3: . I was going to say I'm in love but that's a bit too sad.


Cheers
Alan

[Allann]

I'm happy now, received my 1D mk3 from NGP and just came back from a play at lunch time.

[MarkChap]

I'm happy now, received my 1D mk3 from NGP and just came back from a play at lunch time.

Congrats Allan,

how I wish :confused013

[Helen S]

Awesome, Allan. :th3: :D

[mikec]

Just bought a Canon 50mm 1.4 USM this arvo. Was looking at the Sigma for a while but in the end I want to upgrade bodies shortly, so I saved some money for that. And also some weight since its half the weight of the Sigma :eek:

Pretty happy with it so far, after taking some shots of a lens I want to sell. Will have to play with it some more though on the weekend.

[Coriena]

Just got the 7D - yay :) can't wait to test it out hehe

[Allann]

congrats corina... now the fun starts

[adilucca]

Just got the 7D - yay :) can't wait to test it out hehe

Congrats Corina. Someone put me onto this link - B&H Videos (http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?f...b9a26a992d3ab2) . Do a search for 7D and you'll get 4 videos. The last 3 are a presentation some Canon guy gave. He gives a lot of info about the 7D that I didn't get from reading the manual.

Enjoy.


Cheers
Alan

[Coriena]

Thanks guys :)

[Colourised]

got em manfrotto nano lightstands and a softbox for thy vivitar 285!

gots to be shootin nw :D

[MarkChap]

Quite a list to add here :food04:

7D - Saturday
Scott Kelby's CS4 Book today

And I got home and found a slip in the mail box seems my RF-602 Triggers and angle viewfinder attachment have turned up

Christmas all over again

[etherial]

My 7D just arrived, had a quick play.........WOW!:eek:

[nick351]

Just purchased:

Manfrotto 055x pro b tripod
manfrotto 488 rc2 ball head

yongnuo rf-602 triggers w/ 3 receivers
sb 600 diffuser dome!

More to come next week! 17-55mm 2.8 nikkor!

[adilucca]

My 7D just arrived, had a quick play.........WOW!:eek:

Congratulations Mic. If you haven't seen the videos from above go have a look. It goes into the features and how to actually use them. Probably better to read the manual first and then watch the videos.

Glad the sad saga has come to a happy ending.


Cheers
Alan

[N*A*M]

just got a 105/2.5 ai-s from camera exchange
walked in just to test it out and after being wowed by many of the shots, i was convinced

[bigdazzler]

just a little delivery today ... 67 CPL for my trip to Thailand in a few weeks.

[grw46]

Arrived this morning ,Sigma 24-135mm f2.5-4.5 second hand, looks like a new one with all the original packaging. Had a quick play , so far I'm impressed , only thing is its a lot heavier than I anticipated.

[gcflora]

:D

Brand new for $360.36 (medium size 6x9)! :D :D

46927

[bigdazzler]

:D

Brand new for $360.36 (medium size 6x9)! :D :D



I got the little one .. youll love it mate :th3:

[gcflora]

I got the little one .. youll love it mate :th3:

I think it's gonna take a little bit of getting used to though :eek: :food04:

[Kym]

My focusing screen from http://focusingscreen.com/ arrived in the mail today.

"Rule of Thirds" split image microprism focusing screen for PENTAX K-7
http://www.focusingscreen.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_100&products_id=855

Came in Nikon packaging - stamped Pentax K7 - I assume it fits the Nikon's as well.

I have one on the K20D and of course the MX came with one standard.

[Ryan92]

got a Velbon Sherpa 600R and nikon 35mm f/1.8 this morning, along with the ML-L3 IR remote shutter.
looking at purchasing a SB-600 and CyberSyncs in the next week :-D

[mikec]

Well I've been pretty busy buying gear (sorry credit card!) I got a Manfrotto 055X ProB, 77mm Hoya HD Circ PL yesterday and my new camera bag arrived today in the mail from the US.

They threw in a camera strap with the bag which is kind of cool looking, might put it on my old Canonet film camera I use time to time :D

[Helen S]

Paid for yesterday and arrived today... one Aussie stock Canon 5D MkII + battery grip. Just (impatiently) waiting for the first of the batteries to charge so I can fire it up. :D

Huge thanks to Fabian at NGSystems. The communication with him is great and his service is excellent. :D

[hackcessor]

@MikeC

You are going to love the 055XPROB

What head are you using with it?

[mikec]

@MikeC

You are going to love the 055XPROB

What head are you using with it?

Yeah it seems great, I gave it a good testing yesterday afternoon doing these shots (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=49253).

I'm using a Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head at the moment, seemed perfectly fine with my current gear. See how it goes once I get the 5D but I'd say it'd be fine too. Since I don't plan on having any heavy telephotos anytime soon.

[para]

I'm happy now, received my 1D mk3 from NGP and just came back from a play at lunch time.

congrats mate

[kaiser]

So I went a bit crazy on Amazon and bought a few pp and wedding related texts. Also ordered CS4 tonight, which should tie nicely with LR3.

[djvkool]

:D

Brand new for $360.36 (medium size 6x9)! :D :D

46927

Congratulations, excellent tablet, have been using it for almost 6 months now, absolutely flawless...

as for the gear, well, 2 weeks ago I treated myself to a new 7D and 24-70L...

[djvkool]

So I went a bit crazy on Amazon and bought a few pp and wedding related texts. Also ordered CS4 tonight, which should tie nicely with LR3.

Hi Kaiser...

If you like buying books, why not give book depository a try, free air delivery to Australia, the price may seems more than Amazon, but it is actually cheaper after adding the freight cost from Amazon...

[Jcas]

Just got my Canon G11 for the times when i can't lug the DSLR with me .. :)

[Lani]

Just got my Canon G11 for the times when i can't lug the DSLR with me .. :)

Be interested in how you find the G11 Julie, I have been looking at getting one of those too.

[mR_CaESaR]

w000t!!!!

I just got a 1D MKIII!!!

I'm not sure if it was a good trade, but i've wanted a 1 series since i first layed my hands on a demo version at a photo convention 4 years ago...

Now i got one!!

I traded my second 5d mk1 with grip and 24L mk1 for a 1d3 + some cash.

I didn't use the 24L as much as i thought i would, so its probably worked out for me.

Now I have the best of both worlds with FF and 1.3 crop, i'm just not sure which one will become my "main" camera :D

This thing is a beast!!!!

[coolie21]

Ordered a set of Kenko extension tubes yesterday afternoon from Singapore. They arrived at 1pm today!! Outstanding service :)

[tomthx]

Recently purchased the Nissin 622 from HK for my 500D. Great flash for the price.
Cheers,
Tom.

PS. Coolie21, where did you order that gear from as next day delivery from Singapore is unbelieveable service.

[N*A*M]

Tc20e iii

[mikew09]

Today picked up the 70-200 L f/4 - quick play today, man this thing is sharp and where did all those colours come from. I can't wait to put this lens to work. Only L for me from now on. Once I am financial again will be looking at the 24-105 L IS USM

[Wulfys Kingdom]

Been eyeing off the pen tablets for a while now :) was finally able to purchase one a few days ago, just a Bamboo tablet, nothing swish, but i'm liking it.

[littleblightie]

Wow can't believe my timing, just as the MBP battery goes to hell (As in, holds charge for 20 minutes then dies, no power save mode anymore), the iMac 27" i7 gets shipped... Here on the 11th... Can't wait!

[birdie]

I managed to pick up a Canon EOS 30v Film SLR on eBay on Thursday for only $76+$10 postage... :-D Can't wait to start playing with film :-D

[MarkChap]

Just picked up a Spyder 3 Pro

[kwokask]

Upgraded my 70-200 f/4L to the IS version.
*must... resist... upgrading to f/2.8*

[etherial]

Upgraded from the 70-200 F4 to 2.8 IS...mmmm very nice, thanks to all who gave advice on this purchase!

(kwokask, don't resist it!)

[Adrian Fischer]

Recenltly picked up a bamboo graphics tablet (havent mastered it yet) and last Friday a 40 cm beauty dish which I also havent mastered yet.

[kaiser]

Just picked up a Spyder 3 Pro

Let me know how it works out for you, I'm thinking about getting one soon.

[adilucca]

Just got the 70-200mm f/4 non-IS. What a sweet lens for the size and cost. Very happy. Will tide me over for a year or two until I can afford the 2.8IS. But then I'll probably go for the 1D MkIV :confused013 .

Cheers
Alan

[Gregg Bell]

ELINCHROM ARRIVED NO TIME TO TAKE PHOTOS!!! I feel like a kid at Xmas all over again :D

[enduro]

Lowepro Flipside 400 AW arrived today and I am about to head out with it.

Fits nearly all my gear: will have to choose my lenses carefully.

Only downside is the 155 XPro-B is top heavy on the tripod carrier, hangs back and wobbles all over the place. Fortunately the 155 XPro-B snaps apart in a jiffy and can be stored and strapped into the side pouches well. I may be taking it over to the local to have some additional straps put on to support the tripod better so it can do the job nicely.

[coolie21]

Got a set of RF-602s. First impression - can't believe how cheap they were, and they look very good. Smaller than I expected, which is good. Second impression - they are loose on hotshoe mounts, with no locking mechanism. Will have to google to see how others found these.
Also picked up the Yongnuo 460II flash for about $60. Looks pretty solid, apart from the battery door being flimsy

[Debra Faulkner]

Just had a personal delivery of a D700 by David Clifford!!!!! It was great to meet him and Charmed (Simone) who came along too. Thanks David, I know for sure that we'll enjoy this very much indeed.

Tried out this fabulous new body with the Sigma 24-70 while we all took in the local scenery and was very, very happy with the results. A couple of quick pics as samples below.

Sample 1 "White and Blue": at 24mm, WB Direct Sunlight, Aperture 7.1 (no particluar reason for this), 1/200 @ ISO 200 - I wanted to see how the colour compared to real life - needless to say I was impressed .... (tweaked the colour contrast by 2 and gave USM)


Sample 2 "Face Off": at 70mm, WB Cloudy, Aperture 9 (focus on rock face - middle ground to see how the foreground and background came up), 1/400 @ ISO 200 (upped the colour contrast by 4, warmth by 5 and USM) - yep, pleased as punch :)

[kaiser]

Another porud owner of a D700. Ordered Friday afternoon from DWI and received at 5:30pm today from FedEx. Now thats impressive!

[selaw]

1D MKIII should be here in next few days. Huge step up from a 350D. New territory for me as I need to scratch enough together now to get a good sports/wildlife lens.

[Dave Clifford]

HI there Debra and thanks for posting these samples,

Sorry for not getting to these quicker, not much of an interweb connection at the moment.

My bus in the first one looks clean lol and I do like the second. I can see you having a great time with that camera. I hope it brings you and Andrew countless years of fun.

[nick351]

Just received my nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 lens! Ordered yesterday from cameras direct! Top service!

[Mircula]

Manfrotto 190xProB and Manfrotto 488RC2 just flew into my office!

Raally really cool!

Can finally take some night shots and waterfalls and panorama and and and


Exciting!

[MrJorge]

Not gear technically but just bought a copy of Kelby's LR2 book.

[bigdazzler]

Not gear technically but just bought a copy of Kelby's LR2 book.

best 50 bucks youll ever spend mate .. read it cover to cover :th3:

[Austin850]

I just bought a 55-250mm lens for my Canon 500D. It's only a kit lens but wow it can take some decent photos. I've just gotta practice some more.

I took it up to the historic racing at Wakefield Park yesterday:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/kneelotto/Wakefield%20Park%20-%20Historics%20-%2020100220/IMG_3916.jpg

I'll post some more in the galleries later.

[MrJorge]

best 50 bucks youll ever spend mate .. read it cover to cover :th3:

I loved his CS3 book and this book so far is pretty good. Need to get into the editing bit as I'm really looking to streamline my workflow and get all done in LR if possible.

[damnameany]

Whoo new toy new toy

First it is a robot :)

Then a ship :D

And tomorrow I am going to make a submarine for my bath:th3:

Well you know what kids are like they play with the boxes and not what is inside them :lol:

[nick351]

Just won an old nikon sb-28 flash on ebay for $147.50, will be used as my 3rd light for strobist work!

Hopefully a used SB-800 tomorrow!

[kptn82]

Received 50mm f/1.4 from DWI. 2 days after payment

[pgbphotographytas]

Was the other week.
Nikon D3000 Twin lens kit & Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro (I will be selling the 55-200mm VR lens soon I think)

[mikec]

Damn L fever, I finally cracked and bought a 16-35mm f/2.8 L II......

[kevinj]

Just finished putting my new stuff where it goes,BGE5 battery grip,Manfrotto 681B monopod teamed with a Manfrotto 486RC2 Ball head.I`m quite happy at the moment.:D