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dulvariprestige

18-12-2010, 3:03pm

Picked up a sigma 1.4 TC to go with my 100-300f4, I've only taken a couple of shots with it in the carpark, but IQ and focus speed seems pretty good.

Crop

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5270422000_4efdbb67ec_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dulvariprestige/5270422000/)
100-300 with TC crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dulvariprestige/5270422000/) by dulvariprestige (http://www.flickr.com/people/dulvariprestige/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5270421914_45f203ef58_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dulvariprestige/5270421914/)
100-300 with TC01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dulvariprestige/5270421914/) by dulvariprestige (http://www.flickr.com/people/dulvariprestige/), on Flickr

Arclight69

19-12-2010, 5:44pm

Purchased cokin filters recently only to find out I can get the same effect through using Photoshop:(

etherial

20-12-2010, 9:06pm

WooHoo, just got my Wacom tablet! Now do I set it up now, or do the 'right' thing and wait till xmas day??:confused013

:christmasparty::santa:

Schmenz

21-12-2010, 12:10pm

ordered 2x lightroom and 2x elements yesterday!

arrived today! whoooo hooo! (well the elements are on backorder but i mainly wanted lightroom.. just got elements before my student ID runs out on the 31st Dec)

My dad will be impressed that Santa still exists after all these years as a non believer! :)

benlock

21-12-2010, 7:17pm

I finally bought my first dslr!:D
canon 550D, picking it up tomorrow.
I got the camera with twin lens kit, hopefully should be enough to get me going.

Cheers,
Ben

Xebadir

23-12-2010, 10:23am

Looking forward to having a real play. Few new toys to speak of arrived.
Nikon SB900
Sandisk 16Gb card
Reflector
MH-C9000 charger and 4 Powerex and 4 Imedions.

Should give me something to play with while the money gets saved for bigger and better things :rolleyes:

fabian628

24-12-2010, 12:53am

The beast arrived today ^^^^^

Roll of film in the fridge ready to go
120 fill - 10 shots - no chimping

oh and as a bonus, there was a roll of exposed film left in the film back, I think it will go through the C-41 machine at work tomorrow
Nice. What size negs does that do?
I like 120 film, only 10 shots, that means i get to develop the roll quicker, rather than going through 24 or 36 exposures with 35mm film :)

fabian628

24-12-2010, 12:59am

Met up with Stu (para) for lunch today at a little seaside town halfway between where we both live.

After coming to an arrangement, this lens ended up in my car for the ride home instead of his. :D

300 f/2.8. IS

(dodgy iphone pic. lens with 2 x extender attached).

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Barry_Mundi/IMG_0073.jpg

Spent a while micro adjusting it and both the 1.4 and 2 x converters then poked it up in the tree before i run out of light and found a couple of birdies

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Barry_Mundi/IMG_4109-3.jpg

Very happy considering that's about a worst case senario. 2500 ISO, 2x extender with a 50% crop.

Look forward to trying it out in anger. :D

very nice. Is that the 2x II tc? How do you find the AF speed with the 2x on? I have the 1.4 which is quite good, but i have heard the 2x is significantly slower.

fabian628

24-12-2010, 1:01am

not gear per se, but christmas comes early :santa: :D

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/Natural_Defence_Plant2/ID3_1577.jpg

Bromeo

25-12-2010, 6:43pm

Oh so I bought myself a 5dmk2 and am now trying to figure out how to pay for it (credit cards are awesome).

Captured frame

26-12-2010, 6:38am

Wacom Intuos 4 tablet,cant wait till I have mastered it, don`t think I`ll ever use a mouse again.

tcdev

27-12-2010, 1:29am

Scored a Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G for Xmas! :christmasparty: Promptly discovered I'm hopeless with it. :o

Bought the wife a D5000 twin lens kit - quite an upgrade from her P&S. Expect good things from her - she's got a better eye for photography than I do.

skunky

29-12-2010, 2:42pm

sonofcoco

29-12-2010, 3:21pm

Boo53

29-12-2010, 4:01pm

I enjoyed a couple of drinks last night and somehow gathered up the courage to buy a new Nikon D7000, 17-55 f2.8 and SB-900 flash. Oh dear, lets hope I can still manage to cobble up enough change to eat over the next month :)

Gees, if you only have to go without a decent feed for a month to pay for that you must eat at 5star restaurants a lot:)

dulvariprestige

29-12-2010, 4:01pm

I enjoyed a couple of drinks last night and somehow gathered up the courage to buy a new Nikon D7000, 17-55 f2.8 and SB-900 flash. Oh dear, lets hope I can still manage to cobble up enough change to eat over the next month :)

You could always offer prints for food lol

And at least you can blame the alcohol, I seem to do the same thing sober haha

sonofcoco

30-12-2010, 12:59am

Just ordered a NextoDI Extreme 2700 500gb back-up drive online here in Korea. The 3M safeguard cover has arrived first, so I'm resigned to sitting here looking at that until the drive itself turns up.

Will be adding a few more things in the run-up to leaving Korea too I think. Need to take advantage of the cheap online prices!

The NextoDI 2700 arrived about 15 minutes later :D Very efficient delivery here, we ordered it yesterday morning online! Everything is in English too, which was a surprise.

Am looking forward to having a play around over the next few days to see what it does.

adilucca

01-01-2011, 11:02am

Dust Angel

03-01-2011, 9:40pm

After becoming frustrated and totally loosing my focus (ooh bad pun there) i have been gifted with a second hand D90. Its in immaculate condition and i promptly went out and bought (with money i was saving for an OS holiday) a 60mm Macro and 300mm Zoom to go with it.

I now have my inspiration back and have joined project 365, so im going to be hanging round here hoping to pick up on some of the knowledge floating round!

Wayne

05-01-2011, 9:04am

Finally!

Higham

05-01-2011, 1:58pm

There doesn't seem to be alot of whoohooing going on people! Look at all this cool gear, I'll give yus all a WhooooHooooo!

Santa left me a BG-E2 Grip under the tree, I must of been on the nice list.

WhooHoo!!!

He forgot the second battery though hahaha.

Scotty72

05-01-2011, 2:20pm

Hey, my Biggy arrive about 15mins ago. Hope to go have a play this arvo or in the morning :D

My Sigma 150-500mm zoom arrived today. I am quite pleased with it.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5257640626_b52057811e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5257640626/)
Half a moon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5257640626/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

Still needs a fair bit of cropping (I believe 1500mm is the right focal length for the moon) but it is a reasonable compromise.

peterb666

05-01-2011, 9:33pm

Hey, my Biggy arrive about 15mins ago. Hope to go have a play this arvo or in the morning :D

Well there should be some pics posted by now ;)

I have a search.

enduro

06-01-2011, 3:34pm

Whoo-hoo !

Just got me an Intel i7 2.9GHz chip + new Mboard + 8Gig RAM + a GTX40 = goes like a rocket!!!!

smallfooties

06-01-2011, 8:34pm

just got me an nikkor 28mm and a lowepro inverse 100...
hmmm...!

Viper

07-01-2011, 12:19am

Whooooo Hooooo just pulled the trigger on a Nikon 16-35mm Vr f4, now to get the D700!!!

SerenityGate

07-01-2011, 2:07am

Woohoo, Satan, oops Santa brought me (late as usual) a Nikon SB-900. Love the way it zooms out to 200mm
BTW, I also don't need to drink to make sudden decisions, either :eek:

sonofcoco

09-01-2011, 2:31am

Got the 24-70mm f2.8L today...went to Busan to see what they'd give me for my 17-85mm. Wasn't a heap, but sold it anyway and walked out with this. Also got a Kenko Zeta CPL for it. Looking forward to giving it a test run tomorrow, couldn't help looking at it on the way home tonight and marveling at its beauty.

Also got the Bamboo Pen & Touch on Thursday as a late Christmas present...been a busy week.

NikonNellie

12-01-2011, 11:27pm

Well I didn't buy anything but I did get to try out my son's new Nikon D700 with the 14 - 24mm, F2.8 and the 24 - 70mm, F2.8
and SB 900 flash. The weight of it was unbelievably heavy for my little hands and they started to cramp up after a few minutes but I think I could put up with that.
He managed to spend $6,000 dollars all up in one go - who'd have thought that music teachers make that much money? I am green with envy though. :D

peterb666

12-01-2011, 11:59pm

wolffman

13-01-2011, 4:15pm

This is more of a Grrrrr than a woohoo, as my tripod broke over the Christmas holiday so I had to get a replacement. I cleared out my secret stash which was going to one day be a d7000 for a manfrotto 190xprob with a 3 way head.
If anyone has any ideas where I might be able to source a spare part to fix my 15 year old 055c I would be very appreciative. They stopped making them a few years ago and I have scoured the web and photoshops in Adelaide.

tr0j

14-01-2011, 7:15pm

Just bought a Promote Control from Adorama. It can take time lapse but I want it mainly for HDR stuff. My 7D only takes 3 brackets. With the Promote Control I can take up to 29 photos bracketted (overkill I know but nice to know). Now I just have to get out and take some shots.

Cheers
Alan

Hi Alan, I went & looked at the youtube of this. Looks great! A newb question though, I take it this does more than the TC-80N3?
Cheers,
J

smallfooties

14-01-2011, 9:44pm

Hoya Cir - PL....$95... :eek:

PH005

17-01-2011, 4:51pm

Just recieved my new Lowepro Mini Trekker AW in the post. Fantastic bag for those quick trips. Very happy, and at $60 + p&h it is a bargain.

I @ M

19-01-2011, 6:23pm

One of the old lights ( long since out of business English company Courtenay ) started dying so after investigating the likely cost of repairs the pin was pulled and the credit card given a severe pounding to purchase a couple of new 400 ws monoblocs.
They arrived this morning and after modifying the old softboxes to fit I asked the resident sometimes here colour checkers to help me see what the colour temperature looked like.

Neutral colours come up OK around the specified colour temp.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9582534/visico01-19-2011%2015-39-37.JPG

I then made an obvious mistake by asking if either of them had a red top / shirt to see how the colours worked, they both disappeared for a while and the resultant red came up ok as well. :eek:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9582534/visico01-19-2011%2015-56-21.JPG

peterb666

19-01-2011, 7:46pm

I @ M, I do like your colour checking devices. Do they fit into a standard gadget bag?

adilucca

19-01-2011, 10:42pm

Hi Alan, I went & looked at the youtube of this. Looks great! A newb question though, I take it this does more than the TC-80N3?
Cheers,
J

Indeed it does. You can program it to automatically take up to 29 shots with exposures differing by as little as 1/3 stop (way over board for HRD but nice to have that flexibility). It also does time lapse but I am not interested in that yet. The beauty is that you program the control to the way you want and it takes over the camera (including mirror lockup). I use it to take 5 or 7 exposures for my HDR shots as the 7D only takes 3 shots automatically.

Cheers
Alan

sonofcoco

20-01-2011, 2:06am

Forgot to add this last week, it's almost certainly the last thing in the big spend before leaving Korea. Needed a bit bigger camera bag...in hindsight, might've gone for the Streetwalker HardDrive if I knew how compact these backpacks were. Got this one:

http://imagebank.ipcmedia.com/imageBank/cache/t/Think%20Tank%20backpack%20300_e_9dd60e7910f712a5c5ed5f9ef11a7089.jpg

The Streetwalker Pro. It's a cracker!

AmyK

21-01-2011, 8:54pm

Have a Canon 500D with 18-55mm on it's way, with two SD cards, two extra batteries, and a IR remote. Only catch is that it's my parents new SLR...oh well I'll get to play with it :D

For myself [with the parents credit card] I have a second battery, IR remote and a Dell Mini 10 laptop [in Pink :D ] on it's way :D

Definitely gave their credit card a work out in the past 24 hours!

sonofcoco

25-01-2011, 12:02am

The spend here hasn't quite stopped yet...got one of these the other day:

http://www.digi-came.com/jp/uploads/photos0/7239.jpg

It's a digital level that fits in the hotshoe of the camera. The middle green light lights up when it's level and it can be calibrated. Was originally looking at the normal bubble level, but these were quite cheap here so I went for this version instead.

rellik666

25-01-2011, 11:08am

A lovely 1.7x Tele-convertor just arrived.... :D

Looking forward to maybe getting the odd bird now....maybe....:o

arj

25-01-2011, 5:38pm

I've recently (earlier this month) snared my first DSLR ... hence joining the forum.

Got the Canon 550D with with EF-S 18-55 IS Lens, plus the 50mm F1.8 II.

Having a blast.

Any must-have protective/maintenance accessories recommended?

mikew09

25-01-2011, 6:23pm

Yesterday purchased a Vanguard 263 AT Pro tripod with SBT-100 ball head. So far I find it superb and at a steal of a price - $180 brand new. And no more shakey / shakey camera as was a constant issue with my old cheap as you can get no name tripod.

mwphoto

26-01-2011, 7:53pm

Nothing too expensive but I have aquired my first speedlite - a YN468 (mostly for fill for natural light portraits). I can definitely say that I won't be joining the strobist crew with multi light set ups anywhere soon, but I am having more fun with bounce lighting than I thought I would:)

Ordered a bunch of other stuff at the same time in December, full set of gels, speedlite softbox, shoot thru brolly, reflector dish, flash bracket, omni bounce type thingo, synch cord...they must off all got stuck on the slow boat from China coz I am getting a drip feed of one item every few days.

geoffsta

31-01-2011, 6:01pm

Just got myself the "Scott Kelby" "Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book" "For digital Photographers"
I think I've got a lot of reading and practing to do.

Blueywa

01-02-2011, 8:34pm

I was looking at doing 'more' with the lighting - checked out studio kits, portable and none portable with the posibility off including backdrops etc etc.

All toooo much for my old cranium - ended up getting serious and now own two more Nikon Speedlights.

so far alls good ;)

BUGSnBIRDS

01-02-2011, 9:16pm

My Scott Kelby Lightroom 3 book arrived [it's quite comprehensive] - now to order the software from somewhere at a reasonable price. Oh how I wish I was a student :D

PH005

03-02-2011, 6:10pm

Went and picked up my new siggy 120-400 DG OS today from Photo Contnental. They matched DWI price through CR KENNEDY. $810. Bargain. Look out Birds........of a feather.

Kerro

03-02-2011, 6:34pm

Bought a new Canon series III 2X Converter last week. Works great on the 400mm F2.8.

Colinc1

03-02-2011, 9:31pm

Just picked up a Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM from Teds pre- stock take sale, now i only need the time to try it out

Patagonia

09-02-2011, 2:21pm

Just in time for my tomorrow´s flight to Costa Rica: Nikon 70-300 f4.5-5.6G IF EG VR (in the manual it says its a VRII...surprise for me), B+W CPL MC and a Hoya ND MC 4x

5 minutes impressions:
- Lens: Fast focusing and VR seems to work very well, heavy and looks durable but...makes a whole bunch of little "tick" sounds when arriving or leaving max/min magnifications, never happened to me before.
- B+W: comes with handy dedicated case and a rubber cup, looks vey good and it screws/unscrews very easy, rotating also easy. It does not have thread on the front so no cups or other filters can be attached (suppose the rubber cup can be used but it doesen´t seem to hold firm enough, will see)
- Hoya ND 4x (Pro1digital): Looks as the B+W but it does not fit as easy. Package is also the case, filter moves inside it. Thin and threaded on the front (I chose the Hoya so I could attach the CPL in front for waterfalls and such)

regards

Boo53

09-02-2011, 2:44pm

Alejandro

Sounds like a nice bit of gear there.

You off on holidays again or traveling for work? :)

I @ M

15-02-2011, 6:39pm

Nikkor AFD 85 mm F1.4

Do I have to ever change the aperture from F/1.4?

Meet Henrik, he happened to be sitting still when I threw the new glass onto the camera.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9582534/Henrik.JPG

Dylfish

17-02-2011, 12:09pm

I got my new 5dmk2 :) I love the noise handling sooo much. My first shots with it are under panos at cottesloe beach :)

Nicole71

21-02-2011, 9:56pm

Got a Sigma 150-500mm for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Great fun but I'll be taking up weightlifting to train for carrying that baby around!:D

mitgonk

22-02-2011, 9:24am

Canon 7d arrived yesterday! In time for rugby season!!
Also got a blackbird fly 35mm tlr! This got me more excited though!!

axle01

23-02-2011, 9:52am

Just got myself a D3s, wow what a piece of machinery, sounds like a machine gun going off on continuous mode.

Axle

Blueywa

23-02-2011, 10:59pm

Couldnt help myself .... I now own an SB-900 speedlight to go with my SB-800 and 600's.
(brand new unwanted gift at a very good price).

peterb666

24-02-2011, 12:23am

In recent weeks I have picked up a Nissin Di622 Mk II which has most of the functionality of the Nikon SB-600 except for the high speed sync but comes at around half the cost. It is more powerful and as well as working as with the Nikon Commander mode, also works as an optical slave so I can use that with my Olympus camera (and likewise use my Nissin Di466 Four Thirds with the Nikon) in multi-flash setups without any extra gear.

I also got a reversing ring, a Nikon BR-3 adapter to put 52mm filters over the reversed end of my Nikon lenses to stop dust etc getting in them when reversed and a macro focussing rail.

Wingnut

24-02-2011, 3:13pm

This is a real WHOOOOOOOOOOo

My boss offered to buy me a new 27" Mac for home (for work of course);)

PH005

24-02-2011, 9:27pm

Today I took a long journey to pick up a new Sigma 24-70 f2.8. After much deliberating I decided on the Siggy as my walkabout lens. 82mm front glass. wow, the hoya hd uv filters are pricey. Am confident that I have made the right choice. Looking forward to posting some pics.

Patagonia

25-02-2011, 10:33am

Alejandro

Sounds like a nice bit of gear there.

You off on holidays again or traveling for work? :)

A little late for a reply but I did not logged from CR...I went for holidays and its really and amazing country to travel, loaded with national parks and every imaginable animal you can think off!!, I post some photos shortly.

By the way, the VR on the 70-300 is really impresive (but noisy and sucks batteries...)

regards

macrocephalic

25-02-2011, 1:38pm

I got my first DSLR earlier in the week, a 550D and a Sigma 18-50 2.8 OS HSM.

Also waiting on about $200 of extras I've ordered (pelican case, travel tripod, remote, crappy macro filter, etc)

I've only managed to get about 50 shots so far... come on weekend!!

Boo53

25-02-2011, 2:07pm

A little late for a reply but I did not logged from CR...I went for holidays and its really and amazing country to travel, loaded with national parks and every imaginable animal you can think off!!, I post some photos shortly.

By the way, the VR on the 70-300 is really impresive (but noisy and sucks batteries...)

regards

Looking forward to seeing them

Rattus79

25-02-2011, 2:15pm

Better late then never,

While up in cairns during christmas, we (My sister and I) went to the local buy back dump shop, I noticed a tripod sitting there, upon closer inspection i saw a Manfrotto badge on it, upon even closer inspection I discovered it was a 344b pro tripod with a 501 video head on it .....

asked the guy how much,

he answered ....

wait for it ...

he answered with:

a single finger raised in the air ....

that's right ....

1 dollar!!!!!

SOLD!!!!

Michaela

25-02-2011, 2:28pm

Yesterday I bought a secondhand Canon 5D MkII (previous owner upgraded to a 1D MkIV I think). :efelant:

Unfortunately, this has necessitated the additional purchase of a 17-40mm L lens to go with it as, of course, my 10-22mm is not suitable for the new beasty. :rolleyes: :D Now I have to knuckle down and put all my hard earned into the fund for my extended Yosemite/Yellowstone/Canyons trip next year - no more camera gear ... no more!!! ;)

andylo

02-03-2011, 10:58am

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRImsZeg6S8VOnPPGPxR38b6WjrLXNwyq2WgMeTrXRzXOZrk7hYUQ

My dear wife bought back my dream lens just yesterday! I was so excited that I almost scream to the world!!! :D:D:D

41jas

02-03-2011, 12:48pm

Wow Andy... Congrats.

Kaktus

02-03-2011, 1:09pm

Slik F740 tripod and MC protector lens for my FZ-100 just arrived ! :D

birdie

02-03-2011, 6:06pm

My brand new Canon 580EX II flash arrived today :-) this will help for times when I've got varying conditions and don't have time for adjusting flashes manually (like weddings etc), so I'll still have my 3x Nikon SB-28's for Off Camera flash for model shoots etc :-)

PH005

09-03-2011, 7:07am

New aftermarket Battery Grip ( with 2 new baterries ) for my 40D. Bought on Fleabay for $62 delivered. So far seems the goods. Time will tell.

41jas

09-03-2011, 8:00am

New aftermarket Battery Grip ( with 2 new baterries ) for my 40D. Bought on Fleabay for $62 delivered. So far seems the goods. Time will tell.

*yells* ...... $62.00....Bargin of the century.

Charmed

09-03-2011, 8:21am

Canon 580EX II 3 Colour Pack Bounce Soft Dome
Canon RS-80N3 (RS80N3) Remote Shutter Release
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
APPLE MacBook Pro 13" 2.7GHz
Wireless mouse
and arriving in couple of weeks Thintank Airport International V2 bag

PH005

09-03-2011, 12:44pm

*yells* ...... $62.00....Bargin of the century.

A Big thanks to you Jas for putting me onto it. :):th3:

PH005

10-03-2011, 6:02am

Well it's just like Xmas. My new Lowepro Toploader Pro AW70 arrived yesterday. Gee Lowepro make great gear IMO. Highly reccomended bag for a DSLR with battery grip and up to a 24-70 fitted. I have a Sigma 24-70 2.8 that has an 82 mm front and it fits in the bag like a glove. Is a great design with plenty of pockets for cards, wallet, sunnies etc. Excellent bag for a wailkabout.

Tjfrnds

10-03-2011, 11:44pm

Hmmm..since my last post to this thread back in July I've acquired a tammy 17-50, macbook pro 15", a couple of battery operated LED 'video' lights, Oly e-pl1 + 17mm & am awaiting the arrival of my Dell U2311h tomorrow:)

birdie

11-03-2011, 11:37am

I got a 580EX II brand new from ebay :) my first TTL flash... I've got 3 old Nikon SB-28s that I use for manual off camera flash... but the 580 will be handy for HSS and ETTL for fast paced variable conditions like 2nd shooting weddings... :)

johnske

11-03-2011, 2:14pm

Well i got a Pentax-A 50 f1.7 prime (manual focus) cuppla days ago. Really surprised at its good condition - I'm stoked.

First tests were disappointing, super fast - but i found it hard to get a sharp focus. Finally used catch-in-focus with my hand becoming the cameras focus servo motor and that solves the problem.

Was worried that if there was a 'range' where the focus indicator lit up there may be some back or front focus issues but after testing with a focus chart this morning it seems that it's just about spot-on.

Here's a sample, this bug landed on the back of my right hand so this shot became really awkward, i had to shoot left handed while moving the camera back till i caught it in focus. This's not a macro, it's a 100% crop from a photo taken from 45cm away from the bug.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_li9fDeHfcSA/TXmQGvvS20I/AAAAAAAABiw/8lhevIlYRqg/s640/IMGP3072cur-2%20copy.jpg

For comparison purposes only, this is the photo the crop came from
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_li9fDeHfcSA/TXmXlJl3B-I/AAAAAAAABjA/gEePe9RseY8/s640/IMGP3072cur-1%20%28Large%29.jpg
Camera: Pentax K-x
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/400sec
Aperture: f1.7
Focal length: 50mm

Charmed

16-03-2011, 3:59pm

Winning ... :lol: ThinkTank bag arrived earlier then expected.

While I got great use out of the Lowepro Fastpack 350 , the acquisition of more gear over time, the back & more importantly the knee, it was time to find something more friendly & be able to carry EVERYTHING in the one bag.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196701_10150162376780923_634610922_8756117_4676121_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198588_10150162376280923_634610922_8756114_1932699_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190358_10150162376535923_634610922_8756116_7572407_n.jpg

(these 2 iphone shots)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199686_10150162380320923_634610922_8756182_7330167_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189223_10150162395380923_634610922_8756331_1765683_n.jpg

One of this mobs major selling points, is "Carry On" hmmm need to test that now.
Sure as hell feels likes more then 10kg to me.

kiwi

16-03-2011, 4:33pm

lol, carry on = size not weight, good luck with that, but I love the think tank gear

Xebadir

16-03-2011, 4:43pm

Youll probably find the dimensions a little much if you travel on many smaller aircraft. But should be a good bag otherwise. Im a big fan of my Thinktank Antidote V2 for the low actual weight and similar capacity to that model.

geoffsta

16-03-2011, 7:17pm

Pity to put a Canon in it though. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Xebadir

17-03-2011, 5:40pm

oooohhhh Snap.

My own Whoo! New Gear:
A Nikon D700...got a good price on a low usage model. Can't complain when its $700 below grey retail, and its an Australian model. Its looking forward to a trip to the US for stormchasing in just over a month.

Charmed

17-03-2011, 8:07pm

lol, carry on = size not weight, good luck with that, but I love the think tank gear

The size meets Qantas & Jetstar carry on. It's the 10kg weight limit. Bag empty weights 4kg alone. So it wont take much to hit that magic number.

Hawthy

17-03-2011, 8:20pm

I bought a Kenko 52-55 mm step up ring today because I ordered the wrong Cokin Filter ring. Boy, am I pumped!

Jules

17-03-2011, 8:43pm

Well I joined the Yongnuo club today with the arrival of my RF-602 triggers. Thank you Protog (site advertiser) and specifically thank you Tracy who helped me out when my online order went astray. The build quality seems pretty good actually and after using the Canon ST-E2 for so long (which relies on IR) it's pretty cool being able to trigger my strobes from another room. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with these little guys.

MarkChap

17-03-2011, 8:50pm

The size meets Qantas & Jetstar carry on. It's the 10kg weight limit. Bag empty weights 4kg alone. So it wont take much to hit that magic number.

Carry in is 7kgs I have found on most airlnines

kiwi

17-03-2011, 9:24pm

Yip, so if pulled up take gear out of bag, sling around neck and stuff lenses in pockets etc, when onboard pack it all away again.

purplexed8th

19-03-2011, 7:16pm

Finally - a 50 mm f/1.4. Been waiting for ages. The lens in the shot is a 10 - 22 mm.

Schmenz

21-03-2011, 2:17pm

i love this thread. thank you for more inspiration on more stuff to buy! i love that roller bag! hmmn. back to work to save my pennies :(

ricstew

21-03-2011, 6:07pm

I burned a hole in me plastic today.........a Pentax k5 and Sigma 50-150 2.8.....omg.........

geoffsta

23-03-2011, 3:06pm

I know it's not new but...... I just got my Siggy 150-500mm back from a ten week holiday at CR Kennedy's.
$400.00 later I'm as happy as a pig in pooh. :D

Captured frame

23-03-2011, 8:21pm

A Sigma EXDG 50mm f1.4 and what a cracker of a lens it is,better than the Canon f1.4 that I had nice and sharp matches up well on my 5DII.

Xebadir

24-03-2011, 1:01am

Well like someone else who suddenly found themselves with a secondhand Full-frame I was forced to sell my sigma to purchase a Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Damn what a shame (well my bank account thinks so). Should arrive early next week ;). :)

peterb666

24-03-2011, 8:58pm

I just bought myself a couple of little presents.

A Vanguard Up-Rise 38 messenger style bag which is quite well designed and much better padded that my old Lowepro messenger bag. The camera protection is in the form of a removable pod and the dedicated laptop compartment is just big enough for my Toshiba laptop (it is supposed to take a 17” laptop but my 15.6” laptop is a tight fit). The rapid access zip in the top is neat and it also has a rain cover which isn’t that common with a messenger bag. Quite amazing, I can also squeeze my Sigma 150-500mm lens into it.

Next a Velbon Sherpa 803R tripod. I got sick of the corrosion on the alloy fittings on my Manfrotto – they just don’t like seascaping. Now I would really like a Gitzo Ocean Traveller but it is far too expensive and a little on the short size so the Velbon will do for the time being. The legs are quite rigid but the tripod still quite light. A very chucky ball head with a large quick release plate and a table or hide clamp for use with the removable centre column allows you to set up where there is no room for a tripod (provided you have a clamping surface). Quite cheap but other than the table/hide clam, a very basic tripod.

Now to save up some more money for protrait and macro lenses.

fabian628

28-03-2011, 11:28pm

400 L IS. Wow this is a big lens :eek:

Xebadir

30-03-2011, 11:08pm

Got the 14-24. Gobsmacked. On the D700 i'm in disbelief. Its an incredible lens! Got a good deal as well, but pleased as punch with just how wide it is. Going to spend time tomorrow screwing around with the pair of them...gonna be a lot of fun :). And I can't believe the people who whinge about it being heavy, its a dream on the D700 body.

selaw

31-03-2011, 1:25pm

Picked up my EF 17-40L f4 courtesy of another Ausphotography forum member and Camera Market. First real bit of L glass and I'm stoked :D

andylo

04-04-2011, 1:29pm

Just bought a Lowepro Pro Runner X350 rolling + backpack....

My life expectency is in question when my wife see it tonight...... :confused013

PH005

04-04-2011, 2:06pm

Just bought a Lowepro Pro Runner X350 rolling + backpack....

My life expectency is in question when my wife see it tonight...... :confused013

What Bag ? Oh that thing. Naaa, Iv'e had that for ages. Works every time. :D

andylo

04-04-2011, 3:13pm

But does your missus is an accountant who also "AUDIT" you gears?

Mine does! :Doh:

PH005

04-04-2011, 3:20pm

But does your missus is an accountant who also "AUDIT" you gears?

Mine does! :Doh:

Sorry Andy. Best of luck. :chicken:

andylo

04-04-2011, 3:44pm

Having say that I still love her to pieces :)

I wish my love will be enough amend... :lol:

PH005

04-04-2011, 8:18pm

My new tripod arrived this arvo. Vanguard Alto Pro 263 with AB 100 Ball Head. Has the fully adjustable swivil tilt center column. Rated to 7kg, 5kg when tilted. Ball Head is magnesium and rated at 10kg. So far very impressed by the build quality. Won the 2009 TPA best accessory award.

PH005

08-04-2011, 8:25am

Just got a new Samsung G2 640GB portable HD. Was only $77 online and is very small and compact. Easy to use and USB powered. Very happy. :)

Jorge Arguello

08-04-2011, 10:58am

I think that the “photographer is a good one regardless the gear” he uses.

Last month I get an awesome camera: Nikon D5000! And the terrific lent: 18-105mm vr.
I know that it is going to be replaced by new model but the price was really good on “T”h”E” store “D” where wa”S” on discount.

I was expecting that View NX2 was a better software to process the RAW (NEF) files. The FinePix studio has options to change each channel of colours. I will need to learn more how to use GIMP.

I am quite happy with the camera. Now I need to improve my photographic skills to get the best of the new gear!

Sammy7

08-04-2011, 11:27am

Just ordered my Induro CT214 tripod and BHD2 ballhead. Should arrive sometime next week.

etherial

08-04-2011, 10:35pm

tomee

09-04-2011, 1:16pm

picked thes up recetly

incase sling bag for my trip later this month
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee213/tomee7/Camera/IMG_3069.jpg

Lumodi beauty dish
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee213/tomee7/Camera/DSC_1402.jpg

and a op tech wrist strap
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee213/tomee7/Camera/IMG_3072.jpg

ksolomon

10-04-2011, 6:51am

Ok just picked up my new D700 have to wait until the end of this week for my 24-70mm lens but I have my D700 in my hot little hands to play with WHOO:D

Chilli

11-04-2011, 10:58am

weekend, online shopping, umming and areing for months, do I , dont I .
3 times back and forth on the website, :( and finally pressed BUY.....
ouch,, canon EF 100 macro L usm 2.8,, now waiting ......for delivery..

PH005

11-04-2011, 12:06pm

arubaato

11-04-2011, 2:48pm

woohoo, my Canon 35 f2 just arrived!!

can't wait till I get home.

andylo

11-04-2011, 4:34pm

ST-E2, no not the Canon one. The Chinese one. Suppose to be much better with greater range. 1 step ahead of better OCF.....

Wifey didn't goes down well with the new bag.... gotta think of something quick for the ST-E2.

selaw

13-04-2011, 10:43am

ElectricImages

13-04-2011, 10:51am

andylo

13-04-2011, 12:57pm

Its a great lens mate, you LOVE it!

I have one - but it wasn't that smooth for me to get one....

I saved up, then family has an incident and I have to use all my saved up $$ to help a particular family member... save up ALL OVER again... then got it from a import shop in Brissy.... 2 weeks later the price of the lens decreased by $100.....

Regardless I still fall in love with the lens.

andylo

13-04-2011, 12:58pm

I will do a review when I received and used it :)

PH005

13-04-2011, 2:15pm

Got a new Canon wrist strap in the post today. Will feel a little safer now. :D

andylo

13-04-2011, 4:33pm

Mate (Phil) has the 120-400 EVER left the body yet? :D

selaw

13-04-2011, 9:11pm

Gulp! Just clicked the buy button on an EF 24-105 f/4L..:eek:

PH005

13-04-2011, 10:03pm

Mate (Phil) has the 120-400 EVER left the body yet? :D

Yes it does. But I wish I had another Body so I wouldn't have to change so much. Oh No ! what am I saying ? 50D Mmmmmmmmmm ???

PH005

13-04-2011, 10:06pm

Gulp! Just clicked the buy button on an EF 24-105 f/4L..:eek:

Lucky it wasn't a '600' :eek::eek::eek:

selaw

14-04-2011, 5:37am

Lucky it wasn't a '600' :eek::eek::eek:

:lol: True, imagine a 600 sitting at one end of a grand ballroom and I'm at the other with one arm stretched out, hopelessly willing and wanting...That's about how far off I am from getting one :( I am very interested though, later having a look at Sigma with a 500mm long end zoom or a EF 400L 5.6 to sneak amongst the trees with :confused013 A new tripod, bag, computer & flash are also on the hit list...Ah the dreams & the list goes on, having fun with the wider angle & smaller zooms for the time being. I'm content.:)

twix

16-04-2011, 6:45am

Last weekend I received my 17-50 2.8 Tamron lens:th3:, and I am very happy about that:D!

PH005

16-04-2011, 1:27pm

Last weekend I received my 17-50 2.8 Tamron lens:th3:, and I am very happy about that:D!

Nice :th3:. I will be looking out for some of your shots with it. :D

Mary Anne

18-04-2011, 4:44pm

I just received my Canon MT-24EX Twin Lite Flash what a shame its raining otherwise I would be out there scaring all those cute insects..:D

Michaela

18-04-2011, 5:25pm

I just received my Canon MT-24EX Twin Lite Flash what a shame its raining otherwise I would be out there scaring all those cute insects..:D

Whoo, exciting! I'll bet you're praying for that rain to stop! :D Looking forward to seeing the shots you take with it. :th3:

Sutto

18-04-2011, 5:43pm

Didn't see this thread last week...... Just picked up a new D7000. Even though its been raining since I bought it, it's given me time to play around with the manual settings whilst sitting on the couch at night.

I'll post up my next whoo when I get the new lens for the track etc.

Mary Anne

18-04-2011, 8:39pm

That's wonderful ... You should have lots of fun with your new D7000 and yes that a good idea to try it out on all the settings and to get the feel of it. :th3:

Mary Anne

18-04-2011, 8:45pm

Whoo, exciting! I'll bet you're praying for that rain to stop! :D Looking forward to seeing the shots you take with it. :th3:

Hi Michaela.. Thanks.. Would you believe its is supposed to rain here till next Monday, just my luck.
Not to worry it will give me plenty of time to read up on that thick Instruction Manual
There are 41 pages in English, if its still raining then I will try to understand the French :D

ving

19-04-2011, 4:19pm

where is that "got new gear" thread?

anyhow my darling wife bought me a af-s 24-70mm f2.8... god bless her cotton socks! :love:

ElectricImages

19-04-2011, 4:21pm

We need a "Like" button. XD

ving

19-04-2011, 4:40pm

...and you know what!

it doesnt leak at all!

ElectricImages

19-04-2011, 4:44pm

...and you know what!

it doesnt leak at all!

Lol - is it one of those lens mugs? XD I have a couple of Canon 24-105mm f/4 versions at home. XD LOVE THEM! :)

ving

19-04-2011, 4:45pm

*blushes* maybe its a mug.... ;)

ElectricImages

19-04-2011, 4:46pm

*blushes* maybe its a mug.... ;)

We DEFINITELY need a "Like" button. XD

arthurking83

20-04-2011, 7:59am

We DEFINITELY need a "Like" button. XD

typo? ...... I'm reading that as

We DEFINITELY need a "Leak" button. :p

David!! .. whaddya "mean maybe it's a mug"?
You're a mug! :lol2: Had me going for a post or two up there ... and I'm thinking to myself.. you're wife doesn't know you all that well at all, does she? Otherwise she would definitely know that you are completely incapable of fully utilising that 24-70 lens on a consistent basis.
A 200-400/4VR would have been far more appropriate ... and (as a bonus) held far more coffee to boot!

ving

20-04-2011, 9:48am

hmm a 200-400 vr would be good indeed! but i cant drink that much coffee in one go! :p

andylo

20-04-2011, 10:32am

Ok, I am officially dead! I just impulsively (and persistently) bid on a Colormunki, and won!! :D

Kym

20-04-2011, 10:34am

Nice lens David!! (merged the thread)

PH005

20-04-2011, 1:31pm

Just recieved my new Manfrotto 680B w 234RC Head. It's a SOLID bit of kit ! Phew, now I will feel a bit safer when I am useing the Siggy 120-400.

peterb666

20-04-2011, 2:53pm

I got my Tamron 60mm f/2 macro lens from Japan. Ordered on Saturday and received today. It is a lot more convenient to use than reversing rings and stuff like that.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5636391597_423cc55ccd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636391597/)
Tamron 60mm 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636391597/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5636970160_681e5f3c32.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636970160/)
Tamron 60mm 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636970160/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

Probably not the best macro photos but it is nice to have my camileas out.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5636390987_7d7689e5c6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636390987/)
Tamron 60mm 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/5636390987/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

:D

andylo

21-04-2011, 8:40am

peterb666 - it does look very sexy on the camera, and the pic is great :D

Spontaneously walk into a camera shop on Ipswich Road yesterday, and bought a Cokin Z-Pro ND8 :p

selaw

21-04-2011, 10:20am

I got my Tamron 60mm f/2 macro lens from Japan. Ordered on Saturday and received today. It is a lot more convenient to use than reversing rings and stuff like that.

Probably not the best macro photos but it is nice to have my camileas out.

:D

Great looking setup. Seems like a perfect visual match :)

peterb666 - it does look very sexy on the camera, and the pic is great :D

Spontaneously walk into a camera shop on Ipswich Road yesterday, and bought a Cokin Z-Pro ND8 :p

:th3: Nice one Thinking of the Z-Pro or similar to match my 17-40.

peterb666

21-04-2011, 12:44pm

Great looking setup. Seems like a perfect visual match :)

Thanks. It is a very nicely balanced piece of kit which helps if you need to hand-hold your macro lens.

selaw

22-04-2011, 12:39pm

Gulp! Just clicked the buy button on an EF 24-105 f/4L..:eek:

Finally on it way :) but sadly not due to arrive until the 27th :(

hdn177

25-04-2011, 3:41pm

On my trip to the Uk I bought myself a 28-135mm Canon USM Lens! Wahooooo. My 1st serious lens! I hope I got a good deal, i'm too scared to check the price here. Oh and a 50mm 1.8 Canon Lens.

selaw

25-04-2011, 7:25pm

On my trip to the Uk I bought myself a 28-135mm Canon USM Lens! Wahooooo. My 1st serious lens! I hope I got a good deal, i'm too scared to check the price here. Oh and a 50mm 1.8 Canon Lens.

Well done mate. Nothing like a new bit of gear :)

smallfooties

26-04-2011, 12:48am

just pressed the button on a Kiev 88 TTL set.... OMG.... :eek:

selaw

27-04-2011, 11:40am

just pressed the button on a Kiev 88 TTL set.... OMG.... :eek:

Looked at some images of the Kiev 88. Really looking forward to seeing some results :) Well done.

selaw

27-04-2011, 11:48am

Just picked up my EF 24-105 f/4L including a HOYA SUPER HMCPRO1 UV(0) Filter. Time to start experimenting with Image Stabilizer - never had it before :)

selaw

29-04-2011, 9:36am

Just bought the infamous "Nifty Fifty" f/1.8, 580 EXII flash & Computrekker backpack...Waiting, waiting for it all to come now :)

PH005

29-04-2011, 10:17am

Just bought the infamous "Nifty Fifty" f/1.8, 580 EXII flash & Computrekker backpack...Waiting, waiting for it all to come now :)

Nice one Selaw. I wish I had bought the 580 instead of the 430. The 50 is a fun , little, light weight lens, but with pretty good optics for the price. Enjoy

peterb666

29-04-2011, 1:30pm

Lance B

29-04-2011, 10:17pm

After much deliberation and angst, I finally made a decision to purchase the Nikon AF-S 85mm f1.4G. I was tossing up between it and the 135mm f2 DC and as the 85mm f1.4G is in short supply but as it was available at my usual Nikon store, I decided to get it, and then maybe the 135mm f2 DC at a later date.

I must say that it is sharp, the bokeh is amazing and so the lens has certainly lived up to expectations.

So, here are a few first "test" shots of the 85 f1.4G on my D700.

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134291845/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134291848/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134292256/original.jpg

selaw

29-04-2011, 11:53pm

Nice one Selaw. I wish I had bought the 580 instead of the 430. The 50 is a fun , little, light weight lens, but with pretty good optics for the price. Enjoy

Thanks Paul, looking forward to seeing it all arrive :)

selaw

29-04-2011, 11:58pm

OMG, I bought a Canon. :eek:

Mind you, it is a printer so I haven't gone over to the dark side yet.

Recently having been totally frustrated trying to print black and white images onto photo paper on my old Canon MP460, I decided to upgrade to one that has a few more print cartridges. I finally decided on a Canon M6150 which has 6 separate print cartridges (as opposed to 2 in the old machine). Initial tests on plain and photo paper are excellent. Very quick for general printing and outstandingly good colour and black and white photos with no mucking about. While photo printing is rather slow, it was the quality I was after.

Very happy with the MG6150 and at less than 2/3rds the rrp (and cheaper than any online price I could find), fantastic.

Good one mate :th3: Printing our own photos down the track is something we would love to do as well, as well as looking into 35mm film scanning.

After much deliberation and angst, I finally made a decision to purchase the Nikon AF-S 85mm f1.4G. I was tossing up between it and the 135mm f2 DC and as the 85mm f1.4G is in short supply but as it was available at my usual Nikon store, I decided to get it, and then maybe the 135mm f2 DC at a later date.

I must say that it is sharp, the bokeh is amazing and so the lens has certainly lived up to expectations.

So, here are a few first "test" shots of the 85 f1.4G on my D700.

Photos are great. Well done on the new lens :)

PH005

30-04-2011, 7:16am

You nailed Tiga Lance. Have fun with your new toy.

Lance B

30-04-2011, 10:06am

You nailed Tiga Lance. Have fun with your new toy.

Thank you for the nice comment. Only preliminary first day first shots, so looking to get some better examples as soon as the weather clears up. :)

Lance B

30-04-2011, 10:25am

Photos are great. Well done on the new lens :)

Thank you very much! :)

mongo

30-04-2011, 11:18am

Lance B

30-04-2011, 12:26pm

Hmmmmmmm......Nice investment Lance.

Mongo has his older but much loves AI-s model and must say, the 85 f1.4s are sharp and have a lovely character that is all their own. Your sample shots are part of the proof. Unfortunately, Mongo has always found that it is difficult to get willing subjects to give the lens the use it should be getting.

As far as the 135 f2 DC goes, have seen them but not tried them. Mongo would be surprised if it were to perform very differently to the 85mm in every respect except for the added DC function. Mongo’s advice – try it before you buy it to see if there is any measurable difference that makes it worth while buying in addition to an already fantastic performing 85mm.

Thank you for the nice comment and for the very helpful advice. I may not get the 135 f2 DC after seeing what this 85 can already do so well as the only real advantage of the DC is for bokeh and the 85 seems terrific as it is. I like the way these fast lenses isolate the subject matter and the 135 will be no different to the 85 f1.4.

Like you, I also have difficulty obtaining subjects for my 85 and this is why I have to resort to our dog and stuffed toys!! The one "proper" portrait I did was a German friend visiting us from his home land on a one year working holoday, so he didn't really know how to say no! :D

peterb666

30-04-2011, 3:34pm

Good one mate :th3: Printing our own photos down the track is something we would love to do as well, as well as looking into 35mm film scanning.

Thanks. I have always perferred doing my own prints for the convenience and control even though it is quite costly compared to the print labs. I had a thought about one with a slide scanner but that would have taken me out of my price range. In any event, I would be battling to find where I have stored my old slides and didn't do that many of them anyway.

andylo

06-05-2011, 11:57pm

Well....

Received a ColorMunki (posted a few photos here)
Ordered a wireless remote shutter
Looking at the light modifier for Speedlites
..... and in need to get a External Monitor!!

When is it gonna end?! :confused013

nisstrust

07-05-2011, 7:19am

Cool, Where did you get the munki from?

PH005

07-05-2011, 10:02am

well....

When is it gonna end?! :confused013

NEVER :D

pjc

07-05-2011, 10:12am

Cool, Where did you get the munki from?

I got mine from Canada
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-X-Rite-ColorMunki-Photo-Color-System-Calibrator-/310316855404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484053706c

Currently US$473 inc.PP.

nisstrust

07-05-2011, 12:01pm

Awesome

hdn177

07-05-2011, 7:08pm

I just upgraded from the canon 400d to the 60D:D. does this mean after a few years of being a member and now having a "Enthusiast" level DSLR I should no longer be a beginner status?

PH005

07-05-2011, 10:49pm

I just upgraded from the canon 400d to the 60D:D. does this mean after a few years of being a member and now having a "Enthusiast" level DSLR I should no longer be a beginner status?

I think it all depends on what you can do with your equipment. I could buy a skateboard. Doesn't mean I could ride it. :)

andylo

09-05-2011, 12:13am

nisstrust - got mine from US ebay, landed here just under AUD$400 :)

gabber

09-05-2011, 10:06pm

The latest addition to my lens family.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5597273877_da048265b0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5597273877/)
Sigma1.4Shines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5597273877/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr
I'm in love...

andylo

10-05-2011, 8:46am

gabber - post pic please :) :D

gabber

10-05-2011, 2:05pm

gabber - post pic please :) :D

My precious :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5591347587_b6ce6db7f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5591347587/)
Reflections (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5591347587/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

Lance B

10-05-2011, 4:22pm

That is a fanulous shot!! Superb shot of a gorgeous, cute little little girl.

Lance B

10-05-2011, 4:26pm

I have just sold off most of the rest of my Pentax lenses which have funded my purchase of a Nikon 14-24 f2.8. :D

Not much to show for it yet as I haven't had much of a chance to use it other than a few quick test shots on the day I obtained it.

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134459016/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134459018.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lance_b/image/134459020.jpg

gabber

10-05-2011, 5:20pm

That is a fanulous shot!! Superb shot of a gorgeous, cute little little girl.

Thanks a lot Lance. Much appreciated :) She is slowly getting a little more used to the camera as she grows. Only problem is she always wants to look at the picture of herself on the camera display instead of standing in front of it so I can take a picture!

And sweet score on your 14-24. One of Nikon's finest zoom's according to it's reputation. I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Loum

12-05-2011, 1:42am

Hi,
I am on holidays and currently in Manhattan. So many beautiful things to photograph so I took the plunge and finally (after two years) graduated from my fuji bridge to a Nikon D3100. Excited, and intimidated! (couldn't work out how to change my signature but I have updated my gear info)
Here is an auto shot of my window view!
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy296/Loum_album/newyork/1e6d5ce8.jpg

arnica

13-05-2011, 11:33am

I got into work this morning and there was a package waiting for me. Opened it up and it was my 14-24mm 2.8G. Just in time for the weekend too!

I can't wait to start shooting with this baby!!!

PH005

13-05-2011, 4:34pm

Just got a Ring Flash. No, I didn't get MOONED ! Got myself a 2nd hand Sigma EM-140 Ring Flash off ebay for $156. As new. :D Look out Bugs !! :cool:

piXelatedEmpire

16-05-2011, 10:34am

I find that when I get with an attack of G.A.S., it is often quite severe. Take my recent attack as an example, where I ended up purchasing:

Canon 7D
Canon 100-400mm f4-5.6L IS USM lens
Canon 580 EX II flash
Canon LP-E6 battery x2
Manfrotto 679B monopod and 234RC ballhead
LowePro Flipside 400

..all in the space of two weeks :eek:

Admittedly I did sell all of my Olympus gear over the same period :o

NikonNellie

16-05-2011, 10:31pm

My new Nikon D 7000 with a Nikkor 18 - 200mm F3,5 -5.6 lens is on it's way. I should be receiving them in the next few days - just in time for our White Bay Power Station meet on Sunday! :D :D :D :D :D

lay-z

17-05-2011, 11:05am

Nice going Nellie, look forward to seeing your thoughts on it!

Well uhh, talk about over-doing it. I broke the connection on my D80 shutter release remote for the third time on the weekend (they are flimsy weak sauce connectors) so I just ordered 10 of them for $3 each from ebay :D I think that should do me for a while.

Amongst that - I also got:

A Vanguard Alta Pro 264 Tripod with a GH-100 head - talk about being built like a brick, weighs like a few too!
More Cokin ND Filters - 1, 2, 3 Stops (next to buy would be hard edged GND filters)
Nikon 70-200/2.8 VR II :D Best. purchase. ever!

PH005

17-05-2011, 11:14am

You will love the Vanguard Alan, it's a great tripod.

lay-z

17-05-2011, 2:46pm

Thanks PH005!

And just a minor correction it's the 263, not the 264, it's a little bit higher with a higher loading capacity

fabian628

17-05-2011, 10:48pm

canon ae-1 and a 50mm f/1.4 :)

Namus

19-05-2011, 11:59am

Picked up an excellent second-hand copy 24-70L for $1150 from a guy who lives 5 minutes from my place...turns out we used to go to school together lolz :th3: :cool:

PH005

20-05-2011, 1:41pm

Just recieved my new Canon 100mm f2.8 USM Macro . Wouldn't you know it, it's raining ! :(

andylo

20-05-2011, 2:25pm

PH005, you are just as bad as I do re gear hoarding :D

Can start from water drop :) Something to do with the lens even indoor

lay-z

20-05-2011, 2:38pm

Exposed Monkey

20-05-2011, 4:09pm

Just got a Lee Filter System with 0.3. 0.6 & 0.9 hard grad and a 0.7 soft grad.. Just waiting to see if my Big Stopper will arrive before I head off to Iceland at the end of next month.. :)

smallfooties

21-05-2011, 11:21pm

canon ae-1 and a 50mm f/1.4 :)

hi fabian, out of curiosity, can you PM me to tell me how much you paid for it?

Just got a Canon A-1 with a 50mm f1.4 for real cheap (i think!)...
Waiting on my 2nd kiev 88 body since the first one came to me broken on the inside!
I have yet to learn my lesson with buying from fleabay.... *TUTS* :rolleyes:

lay-z

25-05-2011, 9:42am

Idiot of the week award would have to go to me for this one

I ordered a new battery holder clip for my D80 after thinking I lost it after installing my vertical grip and only being available in the US, waited about a month till it arrived yesterday. After taking my vertical grip off, I noticed the "missing" original was in the slot designed for where the cover should be placed so you don't lose it in the first place!

To follow up with another clumsy purchase....I spent the entire weekend looking for the little stand that comes with your speedlight to mount on tripods etc. Gave up and bought a new one at what I think was a sizable amount of money for a piece of plastic. I had a scrummage in the back seat of my car this morning for something unrelated and what did I stumble on? The original I thought I'd lost :lol:

Let's hope my 70-200/2.8 doesn't go "missing" any time soon :lol:

I @ M

25-05-2011, 10:14am

Gave up and bought a new one at what I think was a sizable amount of money for a piece of plastic.

Always helps to have spare ones of those cos ours go missing regularly. :D

Buy a handful at a not so sizeable amount of money (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Flashes-Stand-Sony-Nikon-Pentax-AS-19-Three-Shoe-/140529489555?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN&hash=item20b835d693) from Hong Kong, they work for us.

lay-z

25-05-2011, 1:09pm

Always helps to have spare ones of those cos ours go missing regularly. :D

Buy a handful at a not so sizeable amount of money (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Flashes-Stand-Sony-Nikon-Pentax-AS-19-Three-Shoe-/140529489555?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN&hash=item20b835d693) from Hong Kong, they work for us.

Thanks for the link. I bought mine (genuine) from Hong Kong on ebay as well but the search didn't run up that result. so I've saved that one for future reference.

selaw

31-05-2011, 1:00pm

Finally taken delivery of an EF 50 f1.8, 580EXII speedlight & a Computrekker pack :)

smallfooties

01-06-2011, 2:26pm

Finally a Nikon F4!!!!! yayyyy!!!!!

fabian628

03-06-2011, 1:23am

highly regarded smc pentax 67 55mm f/4 :p

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/Natural_Defence_Plant2/IMG_4382.jpg

and a pic of my new fd50 1.4

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/Natural_Defence_Plant2/IMG_4369.jpg

smallfooties

03-06-2011, 1:35am

Fabian... i'm sorely jealous!!!!! :p

fabian628

03-06-2011, 1:59am

:p ive been trying to hunt down that 55mm lens for a while. However they are quite desireable and dont appear for sale too often :)

Fredo

07-06-2011, 10:29am

Whoo me!! :party6:
Just bought a pre-loved Nikon D300 body.
Can't wait . . . now where to find a lens . . . hmmmm
Fredo

PH005

07-06-2011, 2:00pm

Whoopee. My new 300mm F4L IS USM just got delivered to my door. Am so excited. Just waitng now for the x1.4.

andylo

07-06-2011, 2:57pm

Got myself the Lastolite HiLite 8x7 version - hopefully will be able to do some high key fashion photo very soon :D

Colinc1

08-06-2011, 10:36pm

I purchased a brand new Canon 7D body for $1390 AU in Thailand the other day(on Australia's current exchange rate of 32bht to the $ Au), arrived home this morning.
and i declared my purchase on the arrivals card as it was over the $1000 limit.

I was pleasantly surprised when Customs waved me through without any penalty.

PH005

09-06-2011, 7:45am

PH005

10-06-2011, 9:43am

A Big Big Thank you to Jeff from Protog who sent me my prize for "Mad May". Just recieved my Black Rapid RS-7 and 4xAAA Rechargable batteries. The strap is fantastic and I'm sure I will get great use out of it. Thanks again Jeff. :)

Blueywa

12-06-2011, 8:01pm

I just bought a Lastolite Mid blue/Light blue 6ft x 5ft 'collapsable' backdrop in as new condition from someone local , for aproximately a 3rd of the RRP.
The reason offered for selling was a loss of interest in photography, and the difficulty with the method of folding and rebagging it.
I'm happy :)

PH005

14-06-2011, 2:00pm

Just got my new EF 1.4 X ll TC to go on my 300 f4. :D

mikew09

14-06-2011, 3:51pm

mikew09

14-06-2011, 9:05pm

Just bought the Lowepro flipside 400 aw and today my Colin grad kit adaptor rings should arrive. Had the sling shot 300 aw for a while now it has been a great bag but my gear is out growing it and though comfortable is not for me with a heavy load and 3 or 4 hrs of walking. Have read some great reviews on the new bag and look forward to loading it up tonight.

Well, Have loaded the new bag up and it is great. Still room for another lens or two (which will be the 24-105 later this yr). Filters and Cokin holder and adaptors all fit snugly. What I do like is the amount of room still in the front. I also find access to my gear easiser than what I thought. Looked a little awkward from the reviews I seen on youtube but is fine I think. The icing on the cake and the man reason I considered the Flipside 400 was for comfort. Even with all my great - 50D Gripped with 70-200L f4, 400D gripped with 50mm 1.8, Tamron SP 17-50 f2.8 set of grad filters, p series filter holder, 4 mem cards, rocker blower, 430 II flash unit and 50D charger - it is very comfortable and sits really well on my back.

Still plenty of room in the front for other items.

Had some trouble trying to master the access the backpad by rotating around the waste as is demo-ed on the website but some practice will fix. Very happy with the purchase.

peterb666

14-06-2011, 10:56pm

I have gone mad on eBay over the last 24 hours and bought the following:

Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 lens (second hand but described as mint - the rest on the list are new).
Sekonic L-308S flash/light meter
Sekonic 5m sync cable
160 LED light

The lens was a bargain and an impulse buy. I did want a fixed focal length lens in the range of 24 to 35mm with the wider end preferred. This is to become my 'compact' walkabout lens for my Nikon D90 when I want something smaller than the 10-24mm zoom and not as long as my 50mm f/1.8. The rest was planned.

Nikkie

15-06-2011, 8:05am

Whoo hoo new gear arrived yesterday. Nikkor Lens AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G this is my first lens I have brought other then my kit lens speed light SB-400 only basic but reviews I read suggested good one for learning and a spare battery

andylo

15-06-2011, 2:05pm

Just bought Canon 320EX Speedlite, as well as the Kenko extension tubes set for the macro..... going to be a blood bath when missus receive the credit card statement, or tonight when doing a camera bag "audit" :p

rebel18

15-06-2011, 2:06pm

WOOHoo I now on my FIRST slr Camera a Canon 550D camera, now I have to save for my Macro Lens, so I KNOW how exciting it is to get new equipment.

andylo

15-06-2011, 2:07pm

rebel18 - great camera, congrat ;)

mikew09

15-06-2011, 3:55pm

Sweet, I remember my first DSLR just over 2 yrs ago - it is a great feeling.

CarlR

17-06-2011, 7:33pm

Ahead of an impending vacation, I've taken delivery of:
- Nikkor 35mm AF-S DX 1.8G (a quick test late last night impressed me with its sharpness)
- Kata 30N-1 sling bag / back pack
- Hoya ND 3 stop filter

I've already got the "what's that charge on the credit card?" question we all know so well.
"Something I had on backorder...." was the reply that resulted in no further enquiry.

bargain

18-06-2011, 3:34pm

Ordered and received a Canon 60D for my girlfriend's birthday woo!

I've been playing with it haha, I want one.

Ms Monny

19-06-2011, 10:01pm

Yesterday I wanted to see Granny and my hubby suggested I see a movie as well (he doesn't do movies, so I see them on my own!). Granny wasn't home and a movie just wasn't productive enough, so I went shopping instead!! :D

* camera bag for my travel to Bali.

I think it is a bit small but I also think that the others were way too big. It is a medium National Geographic canvas one. I loved this and the Think Tank canvas bag BUT I didn't want to spend the $100 more for that one!

I always have trouble getting the right bag size but that could be a 'female' thing as I have loads of handbags that all seem to have one or two good qualities but aren't the perfect bag!! LOL

* small, portable tripod

* CPL for both size lenses

* lens cleaning kit - yes, I haven't had one before (OMG!!)

* 2 x 8GB cards

.... then I went to the car and remembered another thing I have been wanting for a while, other than a 10-20mm lens!

* Cokin filter kit (3 x ND Grad filters and holder)

* ND4 and ND8 filters.

I am soooo happy but hubby can't see why I need all of this. LOL I guess he hasn't seen anything yet, hey???? :lol:

BTW, ended up seeing Granny in the end, so all in all a great day!

Boo53

20-06-2011, 5:00pm

smallfooties

20-06-2011, 9:09pm

Nikkor HC 85mm f1.8 looking cool on my D200....
Here's to no more zoom lenses!!! :D

Ms Monny

20-06-2011, 9:39pm

Nikkor HC 85mm f1.8 looking cool on my D200....
Here's to no more zoom lenses!!! :D

yep, I can't help but agree with you. Loooove my prime and the sharpness it brings!! :D

Ms Monny

20-06-2011, 9:41pm

Does Hubby wish he came with you now?:p

hahahaha!!! don't think he knew what hit him when I got home.....I think he will TAKE ME TO THE MOVIES the next time!!!

smallfooties

21-06-2011, 4:07pm

the replacement body for my kiev 88 has arrived in one piece and in working order! woohooo!
Ms Monny>>> here's to prime lenses and all it's glory! kekeke... :music05:

BLWNHR

21-06-2011, 5:18pm

I picked up 1x TX and 4x RX CyberSync triggers on Friday! Have wanted these for years. I will post a review when I have time to test them out properly!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/blownhr/Photography/CyberSyncs.jpg

(TX is on the camera. Flashes are my old Sigma EF-500 ST and 3x SB-900's).

Ms Monny

21-06-2011, 8:27pm

Adam - don't know much about lighting but it looks pretty cool!!

Scotty72

23-06-2011, 10:37pm

Got me a Wacom Pen & Touch :D

Kerro

24-06-2011, 6:39am

Got me a 5D mkII and an MPE 65 macro lens last Wed. Nice camera....

PH005

24-06-2011, 6:43am

Got me a 5D mkII and an MPE 65 macro lens last Wed. Nice camera....

Can't wait to see and hear what you think of the 65 Kerro. One of them is high on my wish list. :rolleyes: Lucky you :th3:

Zandri

24-06-2011, 12:27pm

Upgraded to a 7D, love the camera, gigantic upgrade, haven't used it anywhere near as much as I would like (work + baby = nil spare-time)

Pine

24-06-2011, 12:33pm

I simply love my Canon 70-200 L F4 that I got a while ago.
What a great lens :D

Regards

Kerro

25-06-2011, 6:36am

I simply love my Canon 70-200 L F4 that I got a while ago.
What a great lens :D

Regards
I also have one of these lenses and its great for Birds in Flight shots.

Ms Monny

25-06-2011, 9:42am

I simply love my Canon 70-200 L F4 that I got a while ago.
What a great lens :D

Regards

That would def have to be one of the lenses I will buy to replace the crappy kit zoom.....I detest it for its softness!!

andylo

26-06-2011, 3:47am

Got myself a set of kenko extension tube.... Trying to get a hang of it

98kellrs

27-06-2011, 12:09am

Just ordered my first nifty fifty, Canon EF 50mm f1.4, can't wait to test it out! The best bit is I grabbed it at a bargain $347! :eek::th3:

98kellrs

27-06-2011, 12:12am

Double post.

pgbphotographytas

27-06-2011, 7:44am

New Tripod :)

and a Pentax K-X to sit on it :)

andylo

27-06-2011, 9:58am

Canon MT-24EX..... I am sooo dead....

andylo

27-06-2011, 2:32pm

Crap - and then I won the bid of the Sekonic 358.....

Any idea how to make up a holy load of brownie point in a hurry? :D

Boofhead

27-06-2011, 3:11pm

Crap - and then I won the bid of the Sekonic 358.....

Any idea how to make up a holy load of brownie point in a hurry? :D

Flowers and chocolates and in large quantities would be my advice Andy! :D

andylo

27-06-2011, 3:32pm

Too bad she's not 16 yrs old anymore (I wish thu :D) I am getting my "bros" to help me hide the transactions by paying off thru their credit cards....

I am a sad, sad man :confused013

Boofhead

27-06-2011, 3:48pm

EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM walked in the door about 2 hours ago, MIGHTILY impressed, love it! :th3:

Boo53

27-06-2011, 3:54pm

Too bad she's not 16 yrs old anymore (I wish thu :D) I am getting my "bros" to help me hide the transactions by paying off thru their credit cards....

I am a sad, sad man :confused013
At least you've got brothers to do that for you. I'm an only child so don't have any such hidy hole

andylo

27-06-2011, 4:02pm

When I say brother, I mean my friends... hence the "bros" ;)

My own brother is no help at all. :(

Blueywa

27-06-2011, 4:59pm

Just received my Phottix Atlas triggers .. they are totally compatable with my Pocket Wizard Plus2's at better than half the price.

http://vimeo.com/13043145

rookie

27-06-2011, 5:16pm

Orded 7D friday 9am arrived today monday 12noon cant complain about that.Thanks DWI and DHL.Now to try it out :th3:

mugget

28-06-2011, 7:00am

I have a woohoo!

This is carrying over from just a couple of months ago, I haven't had too much chance to use it or post about it (but I will post some pics this week), just been flat out busy. But I have sold all my dSLR gear and acquired a Leica M8 and Summilux (50mm f1.4). :D
It rocks, too!

andylo

28-06-2011, 8:27am

Wow mugget - nice setup. Please post some photo with the Summilux when have chance :D

johnske

28-06-2011, 9:35am

Been wanting a longer lens and finally decided to lash out for the Sigma 150-500. One i saw at a local store had been sold so rang DCW and ordered one from them. I also sorta liked the versatility of the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 but it seemed a little dear so saved a bit off that lens by ordering the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 with the Pentax K5 body as a kit :D
Waiting now, waiting, waiting impatiently :clock: "Drool" smiley goes here

mugget

28-06-2011, 1:19pm

hey andylo, I made a thread here for some crits, and if anyone has some rangefinder tips/tricks to share: http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?86705-Leica-M8-Summilux-50mm-some-first-shots

here's a teaser to pique your interest...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5831709621_ffcef41e7b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mugget/5831709621/)
Gixxer 02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mugget/5831709621/) by mugget (http://www.flickr.com/people/mugget/), on Flickr

andylo

28-06-2011, 2:28pm

The lens is unbelievable - has captured sooo many details :D

crf529

29-06-2011, 2:28pm

Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 & 70-200 f/2.8 APO II HSM in the mail baby!!!

atky

29-06-2011, 5:00pm

Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX

smallfooties

29-06-2011, 6:12pm

mugget>>> wow... always wanted a Leica... congratulations and celebrations!!!! :party6:

nightbringer

30-06-2011, 12:20pm

Picked up the new Nikon 50mm f1.8G yesterday ... loving the creamy bokeh with it on my D3100. Can't wait to go out and shoot a roll of B&W on my film body with it and see how it turns out :)

98kellrs

30-06-2011, 4:49pm

I'm not normally one to say this but, omg omg omg, just picked up my new EF 50mm f1.4 USM and cannot believe how good it is! Love the ultra narrow (compared to my kit lens) DOF and how crisply sharp all the images are! Slight CA when wide open, but nothing that can't be fixed in PP. I can see why everyone loves the nifty fifties!!! :D:th3:

Chookman

02-07-2011, 10:59am

OMG!! Simply Stunning 14-24mm f2.8

Mary Anne

05-07-2011, 2:12pm

Ordered the Canon MP-E 65mm Macro lens today
And because it was so cheap I also ordered the Tamron 90mm Macro lens to replace my old friend that broke a few weeks back,

andylo

05-07-2011, 2:17pm

Ordered the Canon MP-E 65mm Macro lens today
And because it was so cheap......

How much? :D

Sueann

05-07-2011, 3:54pm

I haven't even taken it out of the box yet...... Nikon 14-24mm/2.8!! Complete with a Lee filter holder :)
I can't wait to have a play :D

Mary Anne

05-07-2011, 4:02pm

How much? :D

A lot cheaper than you can buy in a shop..:D

Rattus79

06-07-2011, 11:22am

17-70 2.8 Tamron.

Sharper then I expected... by a whopping margin.

andylo

06-07-2011, 11:38am

17-70 2.8 Tamron.

new model? Never heard of 17-70... or do you mean 17-50?

Rattus79

06-07-2011, 2:55pm

i'm calling it a crop body thing. (1.5 x 50 = 70)

I @ M

06-07-2011, 3:31pm

i'm calling it a crop body thing. (1.5 x 50 = 70)

aaah, so you really mean a 25.5 - 70?
gees I hope you didn't pay extra for those mm cos if you did you were ripped of because you only bought a 17-50

andylo

06-07-2011, 3:32pm

ROFL! :lol:

Rattus79

06-07-2011, 4:26pm

I'm sorry, the photos it takes are so sharp, I cut myself and have been kinda scared of it ever since....

andylo

06-07-2011, 4:45pm

The Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is a great lens. I wish the suppose to be improved version (the one with VC) would be at least as sharp.... sigh. Because it will kick the (IMO) overpriced Canon 17-55 IS into the deepest pit in hell! :lol:

triptych

06-07-2011, 5:48pm

I'm sorry, the photos it takes are so sharp, I cut myself and have been kinda scared of it ever since....

LOL --- I agree its a super sharp lens, I love it and I find it even sharper than my 50mm 1.4 prime lens...

Rattus79

07-07-2011, 3:04pm

Well it's certainly sharper then my SMC Takumar 55mm f2
I'm heading into the city this afternoon, so maybe some decent examples to follow. (kinda timing dependent as i'm going in to see that doctor zevagoh (or whatever/whoever/however it's spelt) (can you tell i'm a real thesbian?) (which apprently has no relationship to lesbianism whatsoever.)

dmdigital

07-07-2011, 5:32pm

Got my latest toy in the post this afternoon :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5911115361_818a316808_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmdigital/5911115361/)
New toy arrived (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmdigital/5911115361/) by DMdigital (http://www.flickr.com/people/dmdigital/), on Flickr

Don't ask me what the images are like as I'm currently charging the battery.

mugget

07-07-2011, 7:37pm

Don't worry about charging that battery - I want to see some pictures! :D

dmdigital

07-07-2011, 9:09pm

Will post up some tomorrow.

peterb666

09-07-2011, 11:31pm

Will post up some tomorrow.

Your new toy has become very popular with pro photographers that want a pocket camera to take with them when they don't normally have a camera.

Even for us ordinary folk, it is such a sweet camera. Enjoy.

peterb666

09-07-2011, 11:32pm

I have just added some backdrop stands with a telescopic backdrop rod. Good size at 2.7m high and 3.1m wide and a lovely fit for the 6m x 3m backdrops I picked up at PMA.

Bennymiata

11-07-2011, 10:53am

Picked up the new Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro lens with OS on Saturday morning from DCW for only $30 more than it would have cost me grey market.
I think this is the first one in the country!
Haven't done much with it yet, as it's been so windy and cold, but the test shots I've done with it are razor shrp, and the boke is gorgeous and creamy.
I did night-time panorama with it, and the details are amazing.

I already have the Canon 60mm macro, and it's a great lens which I use for work all the time, but I wanted something for insects and flowers and still give me a little distance between me and the subject, as you can do a lot more with lighting and flashes.
Thought long and hard about getting the Canon 180mm macro, but not having IS or OS was a deal breaker for me and it is much more expensive than the Sigma too.

lay-z

13-07-2011, 5:41pm

This purchase was somewhat unplanned..picked them up today :D

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9092/dsc6534processed.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/dsc6534processed.jpg/)

98kellrs

13-07-2011, 8:41pm

Just received my Manfrotto 680B monopod today, perfect size and very study! Should also stop the wrist cramps when using the Sigma! :D

macmich

13-07-2011, 10:30pm

just got a message today that my new 24-70 will be here tommorow
trouble is i sent the camera to town to get the error 30 shutter prob fixed
i will be waiting a while to try
i might also order a 10-24 while i am waiting
i can only walk around the house so many times
please hurry with my camera
cheers macca

macmich

15-07-2011, 7:06pm

lens rolled up today and i tried it on my nieces 350d and i would have to say i am in love with the lens
sharp as
cannot wait to get the 50d back
i am selling the 50d and getting the 7d
i think the 7d will suit me more when i get back on my feet for sports and car racing
cheers macca

nightbringer

16-07-2011, 10:30am

Just got my SB800 in the mail this week. I'd been waiting impatiently for it since Monday, and it turns out the idiot postman put it in the wrong letterbox >_<

I then promptly dropped more money getting some Enerloop batteries and a softbox for it.

Bennymiata

16-07-2011, 7:35pm

Since the Fuji W3 3D camera/videocorder was released a while back, I've wanted one.
However, at the $599 price tag, it's a bit rich for a toy you will only play with every now and again.

I was in Harvey Normans at Chatswood today, and saw them on sale for $198.00, and I couldn't resist!
I've only played with it so far, but it's not bad for a point and squirt, once you get the ISO below 400.

The rear screen is absolutely amazing, with full 3D viewing without glasses, and it even works with video.
Wish I had a 3D TV to watch it on.

Now to get back to playing with it! :)

Mick B

17-07-2011, 5:22pm

YEE - HAAAAAAAAAA ....... my 1st "L" lens .......... my lovely wife presented me with a Canon EF 70 - 300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens today. Pity it such an ordinary day here with overcast conditions and misty rain, but after a few shots it certainly shows how sharp images can be :D:D

yummymummy

19-07-2011, 3:29pm

well..... no new lenses for me, but I AM the proud owner of a new processing puter *hapy dance* and a spyder3 express! :D
( lens comes in a few weeks ;) )

smallfooties

19-07-2011, 8:15pm

Just put some money on Lay by for a Nikon D700 body!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

lay-z

20-07-2011, 9:37am

Just put some money on Lay by for a Nikon D700 body!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

You're going to love it!

Rattus79

20-07-2011, 3:38pm

well, it's not an L series lens, or a new PC, BUT

a) the price was right
b) the price was right

1x Olympus FE-26 (12 Mp P&S)

Price?? oh, that? $4.50 .... Bargain.... :D

Yay for op shops that don't know what they have!!! :lol

dulvariprestige

20-07-2011, 8:30pm

About a month ago I got myself a sigma 70-200 OS and love, but today my family gave me a lowepro pro runner 450, what a great bag, fits all my gear with ease, makes my flipside 400 look small, the only downside.....there was no 5dMKII and 16-35 inside, mayb:(e next year :rolleyes:

Scotty72

21-07-2011, 10:26pm

A few days back, I got another ND8 Grad filter - my first reverse grad.

Now, all of you in Sydney know who it blame for the days and days of dark, grey skies. :(

geoffsta

25-07-2011, 7:15pm

WOW Just upgraded the computer to an i5 8gig ram... 7 shot panorama in CS5 in under 30 seconds :efelant:

Oh and ordered a D700 today as well... :banana:

dulvariprestige

25-07-2011, 7:37pm

WOW Just upgraded the computer to an i5 8gig ram... 7 shot panorama in CS5 in under 30 seconds :efelant:

Oh and ordered a D700 today as well... :banana:

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k:eek:, oh to be stupidly wealthy:lol:

Also congrats on the new body.

smallfooties

25-07-2011, 7:56pm

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k:eek:, oh to be stupidly wealthy:lol:

Also congrats on the new body.

Was that 20k or 2k????? If it was 20k... whoa... can you share the love if i ask really nicely??? PLEASE!!!! kekekeke.... :p

smallfooties

25-07-2011, 7:58pm

You're going to love it!

I sure know i will love it!!!! Had a play with one at the shop and boy it is FABULOUS!!!!
I can't wait to pay it off and to finally have it in my hot stubby hands...
And i would appreciate too cos i would've paid for it with my own sweat, blood and tears...! kekeke.... can't wait can't wait!
Should be in my hands in a month... -sigh- but good things are worth the wait! Surely?

geoffsta

25-07-2011, 8:10pm

Nice, this is what I need to do, did you just upgrade your old tower, or start fresh, I was just on the apple store and customized a mac pro that came in at just under 20k:eek:, oh to be stupidly wealthy:lol:
Also congrats on the new body.
My Birthday yesterday. So on friday the two sons ordered 1x i5 CPU 1x Motherboard Ram and case. From (Won't put company name in) Sydney. Ordered Friday Night, arrived today about 4pm. All is loaded and working.

dulvariprestige

25-07-2011, 8:33pm

$20,000, I didn't push the buy button lol, I was just playing around to see how much it would cost

Thanks Geoff.

lay-z

25-07-2011, 8:43pm

Should be in my hands in a month... -sigh- but good things are worth the wait! Surely?

They certainly are. I held off my D700 purchase for about 6 months because I was reluctant to pay for it on credit.

I've only had one real opportunity to use it and it was an absolute beauty combined with the 70-200/2.8 VR II - best (and most expensive) purchasess I've ever made!

As strange as it sounds though, I don't like the shutter button on it and much prefer the softer (read worn out) shutter button feel of my D80 :lol: I guess it just takes time getting used to.

Cage

25-07-2011, 9:45pm

I've just cured my most recent outbreak of G.A.S.

Hit the 'BUY' button for a Sigma 70-200 F2.8 EX APO IF (an oldie but a goodie). Doesn't have OS (the K20D does) or HSM but reviews very well.

Oh, and a superseded Pentax AF-500FTZ flash, manual use only.

Don't you just hate the wait between on-line buying and the postie knocking?

Cage

25-07-2011, 9:47pm

WOW Just upgraded the computer to an i5 8gig ram... 7 shot panorama in CS5 in under 30 seconds :efelant:

Oh and ordered a D700 today as well... :banana:

The 8GB of RAM sure cranks things up Geoff. :th3:

Scotty72

26-07-2011, 6:46pm

Nissan Di866 II to compliment the 580ex II :)

TAYLORW619

27-07-2011, 9:33pm

just got 7d

neil70

27-07-2011, 9:35pm

well i went to pro tog this morning and got a new flash and some off camera trigers. now to learn how to use them:D

yummymummy

27-07-2011, 10:08pm

I got a nice new 70-200 F2.8 :D *happy dance*

andylo

28-07-2011, 12:21am

Nice yummymummy :) You will soon realise all you need is only the 70-200 :)

yummymummy

28-07-2011, 7:47am

I'm coming to realise that, yes ;)

dulvariprestige

28-07-2011, 9:25pm

Upgraded the PC today and went against the grain, AMD X6 2.8 6 core, 12gb ram, 2gb video card, 1tb HD, wireles etc etc, haven't done any editing yet, still setting up, but so far it seems very fast.

Bennymiata

29-07-2011, 2:16pm

just got 7d

I hope they find a cure for it soon! :D

Wonderful camera.
I'm sure you'll love it, when you work out how it works!

Xebadir

29-07-2011, 3:26pm

Well, I finally cracked and decided to pick up the portable strobist stuff I have been wanting for a while (and to some extent needing). The goodies list thanks to a nice local shop:
Westcott 43" shoot through/reflect umbrella
Compact Nano stand and umbrella bracket
Set of Cactus V5 triggers
Photek 46" softlight II

:th3: So now to spend part of my weekend playing with some lighting ideas.

macmich

29-07-2011, 7:00pm

my new siggy 10-20 rolled up yesterday
i will have to give it a flogging shortly
cheers macca

98kellrs

29-07-2011, 7:57pm

My first L lens arrived via courier today! 24-70mm f2.8L, such an AMAZING bit of glass, did a few test shots around the house this afternoon and I was blown away! Now I really can't wait until tomorrow to test it out properly!! :D THANK YOU TAXMAN! :D

Scotty72

30-07-2011, 6:56pm

For my daughter's birthday (Monday), I got her an Oly Tough camera.

Not the flashest camera about but, hopefully will stand up to the pounding that she dishes out to most of her stuff :p

andylo

31-07-2011, 4:45pm

My missus just let me bought my last lens in 2011, and asked me nicely to keep my promise....

Anyway, I now got THE Canon 50mm f/1.2L

It IS a difficult lens to use, I have to do |---->| this to have what I want in focus, to be in focus....

|--->| means the plane of lens parallel with the plane of intended subject.

The following is my first attempt with the lens

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?88814-My-Aaron-and-50mm-f-1.2L&p=892194#post892194

Sezzy

31-07-2011, 6:14pm

Just picked up a 12-24mm f4 wide angle (it's a Tokina, but so far...works a treat!) :)

And a remote for my D90 so I can finally do bulb exposures (I've been waiting quite a while for that one and it finally arrived last week).

Next step, a flash and perhaps a macro lens...and maybe a 100-400mm :rolleyes: so I can leave the 55-200 at home in future... :)

And then....

And then....

And then...

I'm going to need to go back to work and get paid more...so I can afford all my goodies to upgrade my computer (again...) and get me one of these...

http://www.buywacom.com.au/products.cfm?fullID=30AAB880-1A4D-44F9-2D7BE1425FF904EC&ID=54

smallfooties

31-07-2011, 7:50pm

got a spirit level for $5 and a voigtlander vito B for $35 at the Perth photo market today!!! Wished the Leicas were going for cheaps though... :(

whytebate

01-08-2011, 8:08pm

hmmmm, nothing better than a new lens! I have my eye on a macro next, and a 50m 1.4 & a 70-200 F2.8...and...

Captured frame

01-08-2011, 10:18pm

Lowepro S+F Technical vest and belt plus the Lowepro lens exchanger best thing since sliced bread no more sore shoulders and neck,no more having to put bag down to get stuff out and worrying about leaving stuff on the ground or park benches (did that once and did not realise for 1/2 hour that I had left a lens - unbeleavibly I raced back expecting it to be gone and found it where I left it)

geoffsta

02-08-2011, 4:15pm

Yipee.. Yahooy. I just got my D700 in the mail. Now it's time to play.

Lance B

02-08-2011, 4:23pm

Yipee.. Yahooy. I just got my D700 in the mail. Now it's time to play.

Congrats, Geoff. It's an amazing camera!

smallfooties

02-08-2011, 5:12pm

Yipee.. Yahooy. I just got my D700 in the mail. Now it's time to play.

i'm jealous!!!!!
well... 1.9k to go with the layby... kekekekeke...

disruptfam

03-08-2011, 1:18am

Woohoo just got a nikon 24-70mm :D LOL

smallfooties

03-08-2011, 10:39pm

Woohoo just got a nikon 24-70mm :D LOL

Please go stand and face the wall~ LOL
Now to post some pictures disruptfam! kekeke....:th3:

s1l3nt

05-08-2011, 11:14pm

Time for my first woohoo on this forum!!! Wooohoooooo :D

Ordered my macro lens finally, macro was the reason I got into photography. Finally got enough cash to buy the lens! Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro Lens!! :D Wooo.

While not much for most of you out there, it was a lot for me :D And will finally allow me to take some of the pictures i love to take with my new and first DSLR :D

Should be mine in < 1 week, just waiting for the store to get my stock in. Paid my deposit though :th3:

Wahooooo!!! :party6:

enduro

09-08-2011, 10:21pm

Ameristep Dog House Blind arrived today.

Just have to wait until my extra long spiral fracture heals to get out and use it for those Advanced Photographer shots to roll in.

lay-z

10-08-2011, 9:35am

Just completed my "dream list" of lenses by purchasing the Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 VR today. Actually, never mind. Now I want a 105mm macro :lol:
Also arrived was a Tamrac Expedition 5x backpack, replcement (learnt to go genuine this time) MB-D80, MB-D10 and a whole bunch of CF cards

It's been an expensive few months but I have spent about a year saving up for all these goodies :D

dulvariprestige

10-08-2011, 12:42pm

Just got a message from my wife that my tokina 11-16 has just turned up, can't wait to get home and try it out, hopefully I'll get home before the sun sets.

peterb666

11-08-2011, 9:06pm

Now broke, already spent my tax refund that I haven't got yet - went to an Olympus event at Foto Riesel where there were some Olympus reps showing off new and yet to be released stuff and picked up an Olympus E-P3 with kit zoom and placed the 12mm f/2 lens on order.

Tjfrnds

11-08-2011, 9:46pm

7D:D:D:D

Tommo224

17-08-2011, 1:58pm

Still loving my Sigma 30mm f1.4 that I bought a month ago :)

Just ordered a Yongnuo YN560, Wireless sender/receivers and a flash diffuser :) $100 all up!
I keep holding up a card/piece of paper over my inbuilt camera flash to get better lighting while indoors haha.. Now I want to learn how to use this flash properly, dabble in some "strobing" and other lighting things :D

Next lens will either be a wide angle, or something to take better close up/macro shots with, haven't decided yet. Will be a long while before I do though !!

peterb666

17-08-2011, 6:08pm

Been playing with my Olympus E-P3 - ultra sweet - cannot wait for the 12mm lens to arrive.

Jesse24

17-08-2011, 7:17pm

Finally got a 24-70! I'm happy with my kit now it's time to save for a rainy day.

salnel

18-08-2011, 3:58pm

Just got a Nikor 300mm f4 lens (thanks, Lance B)...1.4 teleconvertor on the way and to day, I got a new camera bag to fit it all in. Just need some better weather I am right to rock:efelant:

Lance B

18-08-2011, 4:20pm

And all you need to do is update your signature to encompass the new purchases. :D

I look forward to your first shots with my "old" AF-S 300 f4 ED-IF. I know you will like it, but just remember my tips - be patient! :)

salnel

18-08-2011, 4:34pm

Patience is my middle name;) Nope..big learning curve but it all part of the fun!!!

dulvariprestige

20-08-2011, 10:24am

I was on my way to the shop looking to get a macro lens, walked out with a sigma 30 1.4:scrtch:, good little lens though, great IQ, and I think I'll use this more than the 50 1.4.

NikonUser

20-08-2011, 3:39pm

I went out and got myself a Tamron 60mm f2 Macro lens today to compliment my Sigma 180 macro.

I will hopefully be able to be a little more mobile with this lens (less reliance on the tripod) and also be able to get into some higher magnification stuff with tubes.

Just gotta get my latest exam out of the way on the 28th and then go out and have a play :-)

Calxoddity

21-08-2011, 9:29pm

Bought a Nikon D5100 today! My faithful Nikon D40 has been handed down to my son.

peterb666

21-08-2011, 10:08pm

I went out and got myself a Tamron 60mm f2 Macro

It is a beautiful lens and also brilliant for portrait work.

Tommo224

24-08-2011, 12:42am

My Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 arrived today, soooo brilliant! Had some fun with it in the office this afternoon, then took it out to the city tonight to try out some more shots :)

peterb666

25-08-2011, 10:04pm

I got a phone call at 4:30pm that my Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 came in today and I had in in my hands at 5:00pm. Lovely piece of machinery with a precision metal body and despite being an autofocus lens has a direct mechanical manual focus with a proper depth of field scale and hard stops at either end of the focus movement. Yummy. :D

MiniFighter

26-08-2011, 7:31am

My D3100 that ive had 2 weeks tomorrow packed it in :(

Took it back to the store only to find out that it was actually the display/demo model. Wasnt real happy as i didnt know this when i bought it.

Long story short, no stock on hand with an eta of two weeks until new batch arrive, didnt want to wait so they offered to replace it. Now the owner of a Canon EOS1100D Twin lens kit and got a free 16G Lexar Platinum SD card for the "hassle" lol

Will unpack it tonight, charge it up and get to snapping :)

britinozz

29-08-2011, 10:42am

Wahoo just got canon 70-200 mk 2 with x2 III extender shame I'm at work but I will have a look at it tonight.

smallfooties

31-08-2011, 12:42am

A piping hot Pentax K5 from the oven... now to get the 35mm limited and an SD card... kekeke....

Dwarak

02-09-2011, 4:20pm

I got a canon 14mm 2.8L ii mainly for night shots startrails etc. I intend to use it on a 5d mark 2 the only thing is that cannot use any filters with this lens because of the curvature of the glass.

rowdy23

02-09-2011, 8:56pm

a set of lee gnd's
lee filter holder
lee 77mm adaptor ring
benro travel angel tripod witjh b1 ball head

Dizzle

04-09-2011, 9:46pm

Just ordered the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM...........it's gonna be a long couple of days waiting for it to turn up!

occifer nick

05-09-2011, 4:43am

Well I managed to pick up the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII today for a very very good price, practically brand new only pulled out of the bag once for a test shot. Bought from a professional photographer who was selling all his Nikon gear and this was the last item. Absolutely stoked :th3:

pgbphotographytas

05-09-2011, 3:08pm

I am running a Pentax K-X, 18-200mm lens and a 70-300mm lens now. They get very little use but it is nice to have them for those times I do want to use them.

Paul

dulvariprestige

05-09-2011, 7:35pm

While I love my lowepro pro runner 450, I soon realized I needed something smaller at times, so I bought myself a lowepro slingshot 200, great little bag that can hold a fair amount of gear for it's size, I really like how when you slide it around to the front you can use it to stabilize yourself, works a treat when panning.

peterb666

06-09-2011, 8:33pm

I got my fog machine today. I was due to do a 'bathroom' portrait shoot on Thursday but it has fallen though to I had to make do with a rubber duck to test out the machine...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6119990768_7e3dcd53ec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/6119990768/)
Duck in the Bathroom_2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/6119990768/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

mugget

06-09-2011, 9:55pm

Haha nice. Always thought it would be cool to have a fog machine...

Blueywa

08-09-2011, 1:21pm

I wanted a single lens suitable for general use, and looked at the Nikkor 18-200mm and the Sigma 18-200mm.
Lots of research supplied lots of opinions on both, so I visited a couple of outlets and tried both lens.
The Nikkor was around the $1000, and the Sigma $500 -- I couldnt see a major difference between the two so bought the Sigma, and so far I'm impressed.

78217

Bennymiata

13-09-2011, 11:59am

Just got myself the Tokina 11-17mm F2.8, and it's fabulous!

While I have said that I wouldn't buy one of these because of the colour fringing problem, it is just so good in IQ and speed, and the fact that I can put filters on it, I couldn't resist.
The fringing is easily fixable in Lightroom anyway, so it's no biggie and from the shots I've taken with it so far, it really isn't an issue anyway.

The focussing is very fast and accurate and it has the brightest image through the viewfinder of any wide angle I've tried.
Nice size, and everythig is just so smooth.
A real quality lens.

For just $634 all up including freight from Top Buy, I reckon it's excellent value too.

Miss Lou

13-09-2011, 10:08pm

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site but thought I'd start with a woohoo for the new gear I've recently purchased!
I am the new owner of a CPL, ND and IR filters and guess I'm needing some creative inspiration to test them out to their full potential. All ideas welcome!!

Cyza

16-09-2011, 12:06am

woooo Canon 60D arrived today with the 50mm F1.8 II

only got it after work at 10 so didn't get to shoot with it other than inside :/
but the dof is amazing, compared to what I'm used to anyway.

will take the new camera for a spin on Sunday :)

now to save $1000 for rego/insurance for when I turn 18 (3 months) and then MOAR lenses :)

Mark L

17-09-2011, 8:23pm

........ and guess I'm needing some creative inspiration to test them out to their full potential. All ideas welcome!!

One thing/one week in the MEMBER-CHALLENGES (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?58-MEMBER-CHALLENGES) forums might give you something to focus on.:):th3:
And Cyza, I'm sure you enjoy the 60D. Had mine for a couple of months and still learning about the things it can do.

enigmatic

21-09-2011, 2:45pm

just got the 70-200vrii i ordered off ebay... took a few weeks but here.

havent had a play yet though :(

coolie21

23-09-2011, 2:14pm

After much heart aching and research I have finally taken the plunge with an upgrade for my cheapo Canon 50mm f1.8. The options were Canon 50mm 1.4, Canon f1.2 (no, not really an option at that price.... ) or the Sigma 50mm f1.4
The consensus view on the Sigma seemed to be 'fantastic lens, if you get a good copy with no focusing issues'.

I bought the Sigma, my first non-Canon lens, and a big deal considering my L-itis.

What swayed me was 1) a great price from a local walk in store 2) a 7 day no questions return policy 3) the offer from the store for free calibration to my 5D MkII if needed 4) a 2 year guarantee from Sigma. And 5), off overseas soon, so 10% back from the ATO :)

I used this calibration test (http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html) when I got it home, and it seems to be spot on so far. Attached a test shot, at f1.4, auto focus on 'manually focusing'

Fingers crossed, now to try it out on some real subjects....

WorkingClassHero

25-09-2011, 7:46pm

Canon S95 on the way.

I decided that although the G10 is a great backup, it's still just too big to carry around all the time.

mikew09

25-09-2011, 7:53pm

After many months researching I (this week) purchased a new Sigma 10-20. With the 20 or 30 shots I ahve taken so far I am extremely pleased with the copy I have bought, every bit as sharp as my muched loved 17-50 Tammy and the field of view is amazing. Very happy with the lens thus far.

peterb666

25-09-2011, 11:54pm

I got my wide angle adapter for my 4" filter holder and now have no vignetting at the 10mm end of my wide angle zoom. Even seems happy with the filter holder rotated around 45 degrees too so that is a HUGE difference.

...and another toy for my 4" filter holder, a 10-stop filter. I got the HiTech Pro version which has a gasket around the filter face that stops stray light gettng between the filter and the holder. Seems to work well but haven't given it a proper play. Also seems to be fairly clear of any colour cast - I haven't noticed one. That's a big improvement over my old 8-stopper in Cokin P-series.

sdenness

27-09-2011, 5:15pm

Canon S95 on the way.

I just got the s95 as well. I also got a neoprene case off ebay with no pockets, buckles, etc, so is really slimline and I leave the camera in the pocket of my jeans everywhere I go. Really useful portable alternative to the DSLR.

Rattus79

29-09-2011, 1:12pm

Well, I just took delivery of my shiny new pentax K5 with a sigma 50 mm 1.4 attached to it.

Why do they ship them with flat batteries?? it's driving me nuts that I can't play with it yet!!!!

Skydave

30-09-2011, 8:29pm

Picked up the final piece of the Nikon 2.8 Trinity today. 24-70 to complete the set.

Maezyra

01-10-2011, 6:27pm

After two years of hard learning on a Nikon D60, I found it was time to upgrade. I was out-growing the three auto-focus points and fact that my 50mm (1.8) lens required manual focusing (which, despite lots and lots of practice, I rarely mastered. And even when I asked assistance of a far more experienced AP-Photographer - NikonNellie, she found it troublesome also) :Doh:. After reading many, many reviews and considering my needs - I finally decided that I was going to work my way to a Nikon D7000, which I expected I would be able to buy in July next year, but lucky, lucky me! My wonderful husband and daughter beat me to it and bought it for my birthday this year!! Although my birthday isn't until Thursday, I have been allowed to have a few little plays around with it as one of my best mates is getting married tomorrow and I was desperately wanting to shoot his wedding!! :efelant: <--- I danced around the house like this when it arrived, my daughter thought that was the thing to do and started doing the same!! Very, very excited and can't wait to give it a good workout tomorrow!! :love4: Love you, hubby and daughter dears!!!! :party7:

UnsettledHawk

02-10-2011, 4:17pm

Finally decided on a DSLR and ordered a Nikon D5100. Should arrive late next week - can't wait :D

smallfooties

02-10-2011, 6:05pm

43mm limited lens to go with my K5.
Next stop: 100mm macro lens.

Mookster

04-10-2011, 10:37pm

Bought a Pentax K-R a few weeks ago with the twin lens kit (18-55 + 50-200).

Now waiting on a FA50 1.4 from eBay. (fingers crossed!)

Most of all, looking forward to 3 weeks off work, and the kids back at school so I can get properly familiar with all this gear!

Tommo224

05-10-2011, 11:43am

Got me a few goodies:
Yongnuo YN560 = love.
Yongnuo RF-603 Wireless Thingies = awesome.
Monopod that goes taller than I am
Mini softbox for the flash = mobile sexyness

Also have been carting around and playing with a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 that my friend loaned me for a while! Hooray!

melmo78

05-10-2011, 12:00pm

just got my 70-300mm lens woohoo so glad it came in time for the V8 races on the weekend.

the poor Fedex man i think i scared him with my enthusiasm of his arrival as i meet him at the door doing this :efelant:

also got a new tripod(optex) that has a monopod that come out of the middle of it(which is great as i was after a monopod but need a new tripod too after tripping over mine trying to run away from the angry geese that live on the river near me LOL) yesterday and i love that too.

Bennymiata

05-10-2011, 1:06pm

Just got a Singh-Ray variable ND filter for my Tokina 11-16mm lens.

Seems to work really well, but I'll have to wait for the weekend to give it a try.

Even though it got the thin mount version, it's still pretty thick, but, much to my dismay, you can't put the lens cap on if the filter is on!
Mind you, if I got the normal version, I would have had vignetting when used with such a wide lens.
I also orders a step-down adaptor for it so I can also use it on other lenses.

dulvariprestige

05-10-2011, 1:22pm

Benny how many stops are getting out of it on the tokina, I was looking at something like this, but read you can't get the full 8 stops on UWA lenses.

Bennymiata

06-10-2011, 10:33am

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it, but I did do a couple of little quick tests last night.

It seems that I can get around 7 stops out of it at it's maximum setting.
The lowest setting is around 2 stops.
The filter has markings on it, which are not quite 1 stop per mark, but it's close.

I really need to test it out in the sunlight as I was only mucking around with it under lights at home, so the results may not be 100%.

At the widest setting on the Tokina, and putting the filter on its brightest setting, I did notice a little vignetting, but this seemed to go away if I zoomed the lens to around 13mm.

The reason I bought the Singh-Ray was because of tests I have read where other variable ND's gave some poor results as far as sharpness, colour casts etc were concerned, and I am one of those that believe in buying the best one first-off, so I won't have to end up buying 2 or 3 cheaper ones to be happy with the results.
My thinking was that this should replace 3 or 4 ND filters, and at around $100+ per filter for a 77mm size, getting the variable one cost a bit less and is much easier to carry around than 4 seperate filters.

bdparker

10-10-2011, 11:23pm

Forgive me father but Woohoo!

The problem when you take the vow of poverty, you are not supposed to get excited over spending a lot of money.
It took a lot of effort to convince my superiors (10,000 photos and almost a year of prompting) that for the 'big' upcoming events requires 'better' equipment. And that fact that buying online was going to save about $1000 (of the RRP).

So today FedX delivered my(our) Sigma APO 70-200 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens and a Sigma EF-610 DG Super Flash.

Will post photos after the weekend.

By the way, check out TopBuy for cheap original equipment.

geoffsta

11-10-2011, 9:33pm

Whoo...... Just got my Spyder3.... Look out in CC now !!!!!:action:

Tommo224

13-10-2011, 3:32pm

I bought a second YN560 flash ($85 Sydney), and ordered 2 more RF-603 wireless transmitters ($45 Sydney).

I now have 3 mini flash softbox's (one I really like [$15 Sydney], the other two I'm just trying out since they were $3/4 each Hong Kong).

http://www.hypop.com/ebay/products/mini-softbox-speedlite-flash-diffuser-mount-small/mini-softbox-speedlite-flash-diffuser-mount-small-1.jpg

Ordered a Crumpler "7 Million Dollar Home" bag in Black/Green ($56+$10 ebay) and a Crumpler "Popular Disgrace" Padded Thin Strap ($20 Crumpler.com)!

Hopefully will hold all my gear + more, eliminating me using 2 bags lol
http://www.diana-jewelry.com/images/2010120602-2.jpg

http://www.richmondcamera.com/v/vspfiles/photos/780-2T.jpg

Please do not post images that you don't own copyright too.

hdn177

16-10-2011, 8:10am

Tommo224

17-10-2011, 2:47pm

Wahooooo... In the last recent days I have gone on a spending spree(much to my wifes dismay) 24-70L 2.8, 100-400L IS, 580exII speed Light, 77mm HD fUV filter and some Insurance on all my kit :D Now what next is the question.

Wow some big bucks spent there!

I've been using my friends 24-70mm L over the last couple of weeks, I love it! :D

thminhduc

18-10-2011, 10:21pm

bought a CZ 35mm 1.4, now convert it to M42 mount :D

CarlR

20-10-2011, 10:03pm

SB700 arrived today. Just need to find some time to test it out.

dieselpower

23-10-2011, 9:07am

Got me a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 yesterday. Love it!

Sample (not technically brilliant but a good show of what it can achieve)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6268597019_af08fda322_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dieselpower83/6268597019/)
Playing with my new Tokina 11-16 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dieselpower83/6268597019/) by dieselpower83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dieselpower83/), on Flickr

Dave67

23-10-2011, 11:56am

Got me a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 yesterday. Love it!

Nice one dieselpower - been looking at these Tokina lenses for a while.

Just got a nikon 50mm 1.8G this week :D:D

Bennymiata

24-10-2011, 2:54pm

I love my Tokina too.
It has such great colours and contrast, and the fast F2.8 opening is very handy for indoor shots where you can't use a flash.

I received a Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head today!
I don't know why they call it the junior, it's big and heavy!

Looking forward to trying it out tonight.
It will be so nice not to have my 100-400 and the 2X extender drooping on the tripod now.
I wanted a head that could be adjusted very minutely, and not allow the camera to move, and I think this is the magic bullet for it.

Now saving for an Acratech GP ballhead for travelling.
I have a couple of Manfrotto pistol grip heads, and while they are OK for an SLR and a normal lens, as soon as you put some heavy lenses on it, especially in concert with a flash etc., they just don't do it very well as they can still move - even when locked, and fine adjustments are very difficult and time consuming too.

Speedway

24-10-2011, 3:16pm

I finally bit the bullet and retired my old 17"CRT monitor and replaced it with an ASUS VS247H 23.6 led backlit monitor. It arived this morning and I am very impressed with the picture quality straight out of the box.
Keith.

cupic

26-10-2011, 11:32pm

Got a Nikon 300mm AF-s f/4,Tokina 100mm f/2.8 and the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 last week,not enough hours in the day

cheers

Bennymiata

27-10-2011, 1:20pm

Got a Nikon 300mm AF-s f/4,Tokina 100mm f/2.8 and the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 last week,not enough hours in the day

I bet I know who's going ot be a very busy boy!
Nice lenses. :)

I've noticed a number of you are buying the Tokina 11-16mm.
A great lens. I love mine too.

J.davis

28-10-2011, 12:15am

Just recieved my ebay purchase of a photix gps for my D7000
Thought it was a dud but it seems the aftermarket grip was causing problems - removed the grip and the gps works and the three test shots I took all returned a location within six meters.
Happy camper.:)

mikew09

31-10-2011, 8:40pm

Just today picked up a Canon 24-105L - got home and desperate for a subject - quick few shots to test (sorry dogs) - man this thing is sharp and the colour and contrast - wow. Dont know why I waited so long (actually I do) time to save but now - WOW.

littleblightie

01-11-2011, 3:17pm

Just bought a TS-E 24mm F3.5 on a whim... Very impressed! Should've got on the TS-E band wagon a lot earlier... Can only imagine the MK II is even better with it's enhanced sharpness.

theVodkaCircle

08-11-2011, 7:30pm

Only joined this forum yesterday so is it alright to post the purchase made three weeks ago? ;)
Took delivery of a Nikon D3s and I have to say, what an amazing camera.
Couldn't afford Nikkor glass but I'm so far very impressed with my two sigma lenses.
I got the 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the 24-70mm f2.8 IF EX DG HSM.
Immediately shot for 8.5 hours over a 20 hour period and felt like I'd spent time at the gym. :)

cinvala

09-11-2011, 8:03pm

Bit the bullet, upgraded from canon 450D to a canon 7D. Got it last night, took 2 1/2 hours to charge the battery. Got home today, place covered in fog and raining :( oh well...back to the manual.

Wayne

16-11-2011, 12:16am

After almost 2 years playing with this hobby, and having purchased all the other glass I will ever need, I finally got the one missing piece;
The Nikkor AF 200/4 Micro! Got it new out of the USA for AUD$1071 + $53 freight to Aus which was just too cheap to pass up. Sad thing is I am in Sydney for a week and all my gear except this lens is back home in QLD :(

neil70

18-11-2011, 7:19pm

whoo hooo just ordered a 24-105f4L, should be here on Monday can't wait:efelant:

Ezookiel

18-11-2011, 11:23pm

Woohoo. Just got five new KM2's for $1800.
Oh wait ... they're not camera gear?
I guess technically speaking they aren't, but they sure do get you to a lot of places to take photos.
But that money would have come very close to buying a really good lens :(

andylo

29-11-2011, 4:39pm

:D Got myself another 580EXII :) Another set of light stand, softbox, umbrella and a reflector.

More portrait here I come :D:D:D

kaiser

29-11-2011, 7:26pm

Got my Rollei a few weeks ago - having a ball with it.

http://kaiserphoto.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/i-Nn8rjTt/0/L/IMG1168-L.jpg (http://kaiserphoto.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/17905537_c4rFmZ#1607827522_Nn8rjTt-A-LB)

mugget

29-11-2011, 7:57pm

Rollei? What is that? Uses film, you say? :eek:

I also wonder how everyone takes photos of their great cameras all at once in the same photo.... which camera are you using to take the photo? :umm: :p

kaiser

29-11-2011, 9:23pm

Canon S95 :P

nixworries

30-11-2011, 8:20pm

just took delivery of my new tamron 70-300 di vc usd lens, it got a loot of good review i can't wait to put it through it's paces

kiwi

30-11-2011, 8:34pm

sigma 85 1.4 hsm :rolleyes:

mikew09

30-11-2011, 9:07pm

Bout 2 weeks now - new Canon 24-105 L - this sucker is sweet :-)

Bennymiata

01-12-2011, 1:26pm

You'll love the 24-105 Mike.

KLi

01-12-2011, 11:41pm

Proud owner of a brand new D700 :D and OMG the full frame goodness

Fredo

05-12-2011, 4:27pm

Sigma 50mm f1.4 . . absolutely beautiful thing!!

Redbaron

05-12-2011, 5:17pm

Smashed Ebay and B&H not long ago and scored...

Spare battery ($62), 4 x Sandisk 8GB Extreme class 10 cards at $15.95 ea (thanks B&H)
Carry Speed sling strap (which rocks) at about $38 delivered.
One of those remote control thingies which plug into the side - $18 delivered

God bless the strong aussie dollar! :lol:

peterb666

05-12-2011, 11:25pm

Picked up a light tent off eBay. Very pleased with the results....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6459257511_83b60b4005_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/6459257511/)
Light Tent 5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23034038@N05/6459257511/) by peterb666 (http://www.flickr.com/people/23034038@N05/), on Flickr

There is a mini-review of the light tent on my blog site (http://peterbphotos.blogspot.com/2011/12/let-there-be-light.html).

Tommo224

08-12-2011, 4:28pm

Just took delivery of a Tamron 17-55mm f/2.8 lens with a 67mm Marumi CIR-PL filter.

Haven't had a proper go with it, as I'm still at work. But after snapping a couple of shots, it seems to be pretty sharp!

Looking forward to having a proper whirl with it over the coming days (company xmas party tomorrow and a 21st on Saturday, they should be good tests) :)

Purchased for $272 + $26 + $65 postage from eGlobalDigitalCameras.com.au

selaw

09-12-2011, 8:46am

Manfrotto 055XPROB + 308RC ballhead. Ballhead came with the tripod and not sure how it will fair for panning. Certainly a long way in front of not having anything at all :D

peterb666

09-12-2011, 2:44pm

Picked up a mint condition Olympus 45mm f/1.8, less than 2 months old and around 2/3 of new price.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

malcolm

09-12-2011, 7:46pm

What about a camera for the 10-14% of us who are left handed?

hdn177

11-12-2011, 7:53am

selaw

11-12-2011, 8:47am

Score!!!! A Canon 1100D for Free!!!!! Bought 2x Ipad2 from Harvey Norman. Threw in The Canon for Free!!!!
This is just awesome as the wife on trip to the UK last month said she wanted to get into photography past the P&S!

Now a reason to get some more stuff!!!!!

Good on you Hayden, what a bonus, congrats. Wonder if your wife's preferencial genre will be the same as yours??...Could lead to a constent lens "tug-of-war" :efelant:

Bennymiata

12-12-2011, 11:05am

What about a camera for the 10-14% of us who are left handed?

The only left-handed camera I can remember was an old Exacta 35mm film SLR that my father gave me when I was about 11y.o.
He got it in the mid-to-late 1950's.
I loved that camera, partly because it was my first SLR, and that it was set up for left handers, even having the shutter release on the left side.

http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Images/Exakta.jpg

Tommo1965

12-12-2011, 5:40pm

manfrotto auto-pole 032 backdrop setup..two x Bowen Geminis 400W with brollies..Nikon 60 micro lens { for portraits on my d300s} .. Minolta Auto Vf light meter..two X Nikon Sb700..{they were last months purchase}

I've half converted the garage to a studio.. early days ..but im hopeful ......

wmphoto

13-12-2011, 9:53pm

Mrs. Claus just got me a Sigma 150-500. Bring on the wildlife photography. Only problem is I am not allowed to have it until Christmas :(

gorillagirl

14-12-2011, 6:54pm

Making final arrangements to pay for my Pentax K7 after being out out in the point and shoot wilderness I CANNOT wait to get back into SLRs with a s####y DSLR :D

J.davis

16-12-2011, 5:15pm

Just got a new Nikkor 50mm 1.8.
First pics here- http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?96573-Jackson-and-the-new-50-1-8&p=957494#post957494

smallfooties

16-12-2011, 5:18pm

got a pentax 100mm macro! woohoooo!!!!

smallfooties

16-12-2011, 5:19pm

Making final arrangements to pay for my Pentax K7 after being out out in the point and shoot wilderness I CANNOT wait to get back into SLRs with a s####y DSLR :D
so exciting!!!! Why k7 and not the K5 though?

Bennymiata

20-12-2011, 10:51am

On Friday I got myself a new Acratech GP ball head.
I've been dreaming of getting one for a while now, and finally bit the bullet.

What a fantastic piece of engineering.
So small and light, yet so amazingly strong. It only weighs 400 grams!
Mounted my 60D, 100-400L lens, 2X converter and a flash, and it doesn't budge a mm even when held at a stupid angle.

Good American engineering at its best.

gorillagirl

20-12-2011, 11:30am

so exciting!!!! Why k7 and not the K5 though?

Money, the K7 is second hand. It is sitting in Melbomb at my brother's house and I'm tossing up between driving over in a few weeks or the stress inducing option of postage :eek:

Tommo224

20-12-2011, 5:45pm

Just ordered a "DiCAPac WP-S5" underwater case for my camera :)

Hoping I can pick it up soon! Going up to Nelson Bay next week and really wanting to spend a lot of time at the beach =P

selaw

20-12-2011, 10:55pm

Just ordered a "DiCAPac WP-S5" underwater case for my camera :)

Hoping I can pick it up soon! Going up to Nelson Bay next week and really wanting to spend a lot of time at the beach =P

Good one mate and we'd be looking forward to seeing some of your under water shots :D

Tommo224

22-12-2011, 3:25pm

Good one mate and we'd be looking forward to seeing some of your under water shots :D

Thanks! I'm picking it up tonight, going to put it through some extensive testing before using it with my camera underwater hahaha..

andrewvid

24-12-2011, 10:24pm

well just got today as a christmas pressent:christmasparty: a Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Macro lens!!!!! Can't wait to get some interesting macro's!!
...and a new camera bag to fit all my stuff in... lol

Hope everyone enjoys Christmas Day tomorrow! :xmas31:

mikew09

24-12-2011, 10:57pm

Early xmas pressie too - A spyder 3 monitor colour calibrator. Now I though it was just colours that were for calibration. Since calibrating I realise that the adjustment affect a variety of the display, contrast, a fast range of colour tones etc Man it has made a difference.

Ezookiel

26-12-2011, 5:33pm

selaw

03-01-2012, 9:34pm

Just clicked the purchase button on a new EF 135 f/2.0L...'gulp'...Looking forward to seeing if it lives up to all the good reviews I've read :eek:

MiniFighter

03-01-2012, 9:59pm

Probably not really worth a "Whoo" as that would be for those who just got $8000 L series lenses, but when you have a budget like mine, even a genuine Gorilla Pod with Ball Head is worthy of note. Thanks to my daughter via Christmas. Now to throw away the $3.00 ebay cheapie that isn't even worth $3.00

I feel your pain :( I was recently stoked with my $50 China battery grip and my $60 speedlite. Both seem to do the job just fine, but would loved to stay genuine.

Tommo224

04-01-2012, 2:36pm

selaw

06-01-2012, 6:31pm

I now have two Canon Lens style travel Coffee Mugs!

Oh, and for Christmas I got a Slik Sprint Pro 3-Way II Tripod. It goes up to 1.6m tall, and at lowest I think about 20cm high? I'll have to measure that.
And with my camera on top that's just a bit higher than my eye line. Which is weird, I always thought I was taller than 1.6m? I'm very sure I am taller than that haha..

About time I started using decent tripods! I always had cheap $20 ebay ones, they'd last a while but eventually something necessary breaks :( and that happened to me a few weeks before xmas!

Well done and you will certainly feel the benefit of a better quality tripod. The first thing I noticed was not having to crouch (unless the shot required a low perspective) and I actually have trouble reading the top lcd screen, having to stretch on tip toes. Eye level for general use is perfect. All this without extending the centre column and I'm just on 6' ... All that said the noticable improvement in overall quality & strength gives one a good feeling when taking photos.

mickyj

07-01-2012, 12:25pm

Ok, I know this is old equipment, I know I bought it used, I know it is not technically new gear (it is to me!)
Just got myself a WFT-e1 for my canon 5D and 30D. I can now shoot in the lounge room and save the photos up to my PC at the other end of the house.

Wireless image transfer works nicely :)

selaw

10-01-2012, 6:58pm

EF 135 f/2L has arrived :D

spademan

12-01-2012, 8:12pm

Just got myself a Canon 70-200 IS II USM f2.8 :D

Captured frame

12-01-2012, 9:49pm

A nice new computer for doing all my work on,27"iMac i5 3.1 with 16gb of ram,make work load much easier now.

cadman

13-01-2012, 1:23am

Just got myself a Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.4 AL lens and a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD lens. The Tamron is for a walkaround lens as I am off to Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore in about 4 weeks :D

silkdiver

16-01-2012, 11:39am

Well I have spoiled myself lately, a new pc that doesn't stumble when using editing programs cos it has 5x the ram that my laptop had, a new monitor LG IPS 23" that I can actually see the correct colours at a decent size.
Upgraded the 50D to a 7D and a new lens 2 days ago, upgraded from Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM to a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM.
Now I just have to learn to take decents photos :lol:

selaw

17-01-2012, 10:19am

rellik666

18-01-2012, 3:25pm

Just arrived! Go Pro Hero 2 HD! Can't wait to have a play! :th3:

Redbaron

19-01-2012, 7:47am

YN565 arrived ther other night - the missus hid it under the pillow! Great stuff, $140 delivered...

dannyz

19-01-2012, 9:05am

Just got a 70-300mm tamron USD VC for the d7000.. cant wait to use it at the aus open tennis too!!

selaw

19-01-2012, 9:34am

Just got a 70-300mm tamron USD VC for the d7000.. cant wait to use it at the aus open tennis too!!

That's Gold ! :th3: & we can't wait to see some of your shots from the Open :D

rellik666

19-01-2012, 10:19am

300mm not allowed in the open.....max 200mm.....

dannyz

19-01-2012, 12:33pm

really?

Seems you are correct..
http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/prohibited_items.html

It is a relatively small lens however compared to some telephoto lenses. So i do not see it annoying anyone size wise. Unless... its more based on commercial contracts??

filpee

19-01-2012, 12:42pm

Just arrived! Go Pro Hero 2 HD! Can't wait to have a play! :th3:

They are an awesome little video camera. I have been playing around with one over the last few days taking videos of my kids, sitting it on the dashboard of my car, mounting it on my bicycle. I even did a 20km ride with it on my helmet but you really notice the weight difference so probably wont do that again. The time lapse feature is fun too :D

Rattus79

19-01-2012, 1:11pm

Well, I just love our op shops,

My scores for the week:
1x Singh-Ray 77mm Vari-ND Filter
$5

1x 135 MM f:3.5 10 blade stopless aperture M42 mount lens
$5

Bargain.

Tommo224

20-01-2012, 1:05am

Well, today I took delivery of some lanyards I got made up through a supplier in China! (68c a pop)

Rebranding myself haha.. These are for promo and fun!

http://www.omgtom.net/pics/IMG_3142.jpg
http://www.omgtom.net/pics/IMG_3149.jpg
http://www.omgtom.net/pics/IMG_3156.jpg

Excuse the photos, these were taken and edited within a 20 minute time span, while waiting to take my parents to the airport lol.

Bennymiata

21-01-2012, 9:40pm

I was gifted a 500Gb, YES, 500GB USB Key!

I've never heard of a key with such a huge capacity.
And believe it or not, it actually WORKS!!

Now I can carry my life around in my pocket.
It's all metal, and very small too and is stamped Sony Vaio.

I'm trying to find out where the giver got it from.
My IT guy is jumping through the roof to get a few of them.

Looks like it won't be long before we can get 500Gb SD cards....................

andrewvid

21-01-2012, 9:54pm

Just arrived! Go Pro Hero 2 HD! Can't wait to have a play! :th3:

nice! would love to get one! let us know how good it is when you get the time :)

Rattus79

23-01-2012, 9:58am

I was gifted a 500Gb, YES, 500GB USB Key!

That totally trumps my Singh-ray $5 filter.... Bargain!

geoffsta

23-01-2012, 1:03pm

My new toys was delivered today. Now I'm confused. :umm:
I thought the Sigma 150-500mm was called the Bigma (On the left)
The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 OS DG APO is even bigger.

84572

Bennymiata

23-01-2012, 2:27pm

Further to my previous post about the 500Gig USB key, it's RUBBISH!!!

They are a rip-off and won't take anywhere near 500Gig, more like 16, but they do fool the computer in that when you go to "Properties", it says it has 500Gig capacity.

It only works at a speed of USB 1.1

Stay away for them, even though you can buy them for as little as a few dollars.

andylo

23-01-2012, 2:59pm

Rattus79

23-01-2012, 4:59pm

aaah, well, my $5 filter is a bargain then! (the singh-ray site and B&H sell them for $390!)

Bennymiata

23-01-2012, 5:31pm

aaah, well, my $5 filter is a bargain then! (the singh-ray site and B&H sell them for $390!)

Sure is a bargain.
I paid hundreds for mine!

Mind you, it was a lot cheaper than buying 3 or 4 good quality standard ND filters and it works very well.

outstar79

23-01-2012, 5:46pm

My Manfrotto 290 series tripod and Cokin Grads arrived by post this week - pity I'm working away at the moment :angry0:

soundfanz

24-01-2012, 9:16pm

Over the last few weeks I've picked up Minolta- Nex and Olympus-Nex adapters to use on my Sony NEX 5N, and purchased via ebay the following three lenses:

Minolta Rokkor MC PG 50mm f1.4
Minolta Rokkor MC HG 35mm f2.8
Minolta Rokkor Tele QD 135mm f3.5

The total landed for all three (from different overseas sellers) was under $200, so I was very pleased. All were fungus free and in great working and cosmetic condition. :)

I also picked up a Tokina ATX-90 f2.5 for macro work from the Photographic Trader, and have a deposit on an Olympus OM Zuiko 21mm f3.5 ultrawide. Forked out $600 between these two though, but
that should cover all the bases I need for lenses for the NEX-5N.

Chris

Tommo224

25-01-2012, 1:06am

New PVC business cards :)

Half the thickness of a credit card, 0.44mm thick.

So happy with the result and the price. Around $100 for 250 of them, including postage.

http://www.omgtom.net/pics/IMG_3787.jpg

geoffsta

27-01-2012, 5:32pm

Wow.. Just got a Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Printer. Whoop Whoop :efelant:

Kerrie

28-01-2012, 12:11pm

Whoo hoo ! My 35 mm f2 has arrived :) Off to test it out

axle01

29-01-2012, 7:31pm

Just got a Brinno time lapse camera for a bit of fun.

http://www.brinno.com/html/product02-tlc100.html

lay-z

30-01-2012, 9:10pm

8 months later and my Lee Big Stopper arrives.....

geoffsta

30-01-2012, 9:39pm

Just got a bamboo Fun Medium. Just have to learn how to use it with CS5.
Is there any Tutorials?

J.davis

02-02-2012, 12:17am

A new secondhand Sigma 120-400 arrived in the mail today :)
Very impressed with the quality of the pics at 400 F8 - will try F5.6 tomorrow.

smallfooties

03-02-2012, 10:34pm

Voigtlander Bessa L and Leica 50mm collapsable lens...

Kerrie

08-02-2012, 7:14pm

Sigma 28-105 f2.8.... And an ips monitor....just waiting for the postman now

Cyza

13-02-2012, 7:52pm

picked up my 24-105 L lens today :D
second hand for $800 in tip top condition, pretty darn happy with it!

gotta say sitting on a gripped 60D with a 430exII speed-lite it's a lot heavier set up to what I was using not to long ago (1000D with 18-55) :)

So keen to get a chance to use it properly this weekend.

Nicole71

13-02-2012, 9:23pm

Brand spanking new 7D... A birthday present to myself :)

smallfooties

13-02-2012, 9:41pm

YN460 in my hot stubby hands... waiting for a battery grip for my K5 to arrive in the mail!

pjs2

13-02-2012, 10:53pm

Got these two lenses from eGlobal aboot a week ago. Why is the football season not here yet.
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX HSM, Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 APO DG OS

kiwi

17-02-2012, 6:15pm

Bye bye Nikon 20 2.8

Hello the last piece i am missing from Nikons holy trinity

Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 af-s

Wayne

17-02-2012, 6:24pm

On Wednesday when I got home, the awesome TNT man dropped of my new D3s body from Ecs in Sydney at a world beating price. ISO? This thing sees in the dark!

Darren, nice! I have been tempted many times, but as I own the 17-35/2.8 I just haven't felt the need for the extra 3mm, and reduce zoom range, even though I also have the other 2/3 of the trinity as well.

MMF

17-02-2012, 11:23pm

I'm about 10 days late but I got a Canon EOS 7D and i love it... its complicated but beautiful and I'm completely obsessed.
Now if I can just find a human version.

tcdev

17-02-2012, 11:28pm

Nikon SB-700 Speedlight. Now to learn how to use it...

Maezyra

18-02-2012, 1:34am

Asus - Computery-Laptoppy-Thingy and CS5 Extend!! Hurrah!! A computer that can handle my editing work and a program to extend my editing capabilities!!!

mattski83

23-02-2012, 2:07pm

Hi peoples

Let me start off my story of what i got by telling you what i didn't get. 3 months before christams i had started hinting to missus Mattski83 that i wanted a DSLR camera and she was like yeah whatever and so come Christmas day i opened up a present, it was the camera i had been looking at her work. she works at R T Edwards, after celebrating i went to open the box and i realised that the box had pieces of paper stuck to it. So i ripped off the paper and what do i see underneath it, it was a box of speakers for my car. What she had done was grabbed the camera box from work and colour photocopied the out side of the box and stuck it to the outside of the speaker box. When i realised what she had done i was devistated, as i told this story to all my friends and family they all thought it was so mean and i agree. :angry0:

So the other day i got home from work and she said I have a suprise for you and from behind her back she pulled out a box. It was a brand new Sony A390 with twin lenses, so the first thing I did was scratch the outside of the box to check if it was photocopied paper just stuck to another box. No it wasn't so i opened the box to check that there was a camera inside and there was.

So I now have to put into practise the info that i learnt in the NTP section, it seems very daunting at first but I like taking pictures of mundane things that most people walk past but don't realise that they are there.

Mary Anne

23-02-2012, 5:58pm

Congratulations on your new camera and lens, thats a wonderful happy ending to the second box :efelant::efelant:

Mary Anne

23-02-2012, 6:12pm

My latest that arrived with UPS on Tuesday..

MP-E-65 Lens Hood, Puffer Pop-Up Flash Diffuser, Omni-Bounce for my Canon Speedlight, Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX twinlite
16GB Extreme Compact Flash Memory Card, and a Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens... :banana:... :banana:

nixworries

23-02-2012, 7:58pm

just took delivery of my new tamron 17-50 vc from digital rev, ordered sunday night in my hands thursday :party7::party7: . bought through site link

Kerrie

26-02-2012, 5:42pm

Whoooo! I am now the proud owner of a nifty 50mm! 1.7

mechawombat

27-02-2012, 2:22pm

Woo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

My path to the DARK SIDE is complete.

D7000 + 18-105mm VR + 11-16mm f2.8 arrived from eGlobal today (same time the wifes beauty products from eGlobal arrived too)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6787736978_5a1c07d577_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mecha-wombat/6787736978/)
New toys (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mecha-wombat/6787736978/) by Mecha-Wombat (http://www.flickr.com/people/mecha-wombat/), on Flickr

Speedway

27-02-2012, 11:10pm

My LCD timer battery grip for my 7D and a Black Rapid Clone 2 camera strap arrived last week and the one I have been saving for, for years the 70-200 F2.8L is ii and a 2X iii extender arrived this morning 3.5 days after placing the order with E Global. And wouldn't you know it after 1.5 months with no rain we get rain and dark overcast skies all day. The test shots I did get left me very impressed, I am also very impressed with E Global’s service.

Keith.