The PHOTOGRAPHY Thread

[AJeray4TN]

Mmmmmmmm, hairy...

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by Oskie Volum

I'll have my guy let me know when new fixed batches start coming in, and let u know. Wonder if it's going to be a simple firmware update fix...

One of my huntin buddies is one of the main guys at The DMN and they r canon guys over there. I'll ask him what he thinks about those issues. Trust me these guys don't spend time on forums, and they know more about this kind of stuff then 99.999% of the folks on there.

I'm like u when it comes to getting the new stuff. I wait for all the kinks to get taken out.

Supposedly they're already shipping some with a new LCD top cover. Have seen one of the new ones yet.

[thehardknoxlife]

Originally Posted by MG1968

I like this photo. I made it into an HDR image. Too bad it's not a higher resolution.

[Oskie Volum]

Originally Posted by l3rewski

Yep. With basically unlimited access to a bunch of topnotch Nikkor glass, it just made sense to switch. Plus, if we have multiple people covering an event, like football, there aren't enough bodies to go around, so having my own will be nice.
My budget is tight, and I don't make money doing this (not sure if I ever plan to), so my personal kit will be small and slowly put together. So far I have a 12-24/4 and a 50/1.8G. D7000 is coming soon. Still trying to decide on the rest. Maybe a 85/1.8 and/or a third-party dedicated macro, like the Tokina 100 or Sigma 150, since I'm going to miss my Canon macro. I'm not even going to bother with zooms until I can afford another one with a pretty gold ring.

Yeah this seems to be the way a person choice is made. Something forces it from the beginning and it sticks. Nothing wrong with some tamron, tokina, or sigma glass. I'd stick to those only unless u want to get into the new Zeiss stuff which is way to expensive.

Im a huge fan of Tokina's 11-16/2.8 for the small sensor. Heck Tamarons 70-300 VC is pretty much no different than Nikkons VR. Tamaron may make it for them *wink*wink*

[Oskie Volum]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

Supposedly they're already shipping some with a new LCD top cover. Have seen one of the new ones yet.

That's weird. So is everyone that got one already having to send it in to Canon to get their LCD top cover repaired/switched out? That's a major hassle. I was told it was a small problem in complete darkness, and it was fixed with a firmware upgrade.

[l3rewski]

I'm a huge Tokina fan as well. I love the build of Tokinas especially. I had a 16-50/2.8 (still trying to sell it), and it rarely left the camera. I've read stellar reviews on the 11-16, but I like the range of the 14-24 better for my use. I had a Sigma 70-200/2.8 that was impressive for the cost. If money wasn't a concern, I'd consider their 120-300/2.8 for sports and wildlife. The 150 macro seems to be a stellar lens. So yeah, I'm not anti-third-party at all. It just makes re-sale a little tougher sometimes.

[Rocky_Top_Vol13]

Originally Posted by AJeray4TN

Mmmmmmmm, hairy...

Nuthin wrong with a littl.....JEEZUS!!!!.............................. .................................................. ..........what has I saying?

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by Oskie Volum

That's weird. So is everyone that got one already having to send it in to Canon to get their LCD top cover repaired/switched out? That's a major hassle. I was told it was a small problem in complete darkness, and it was fixed with a firmware upgrade.

yeah, that's what they're telling the public- but i've had friends tell me they can see it in the raw images.

[Oskie Volum]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

yeah, that's what they're telling the public- but i've had friends tell me they can see it in the raw images.

That sux.... It's going to be pretty backed up and take at least 3-4 weeks to get it back. I'd be pissed...

...but again thats why (like you) I skip on the first batch(es).

[Oskie Volum]

Originally Posted by l3rewski

I'm a huge Tokina fan as well. I love the build of Tokinas especially. I had a 16-50/2.8 (still trying to sell it), and it rarely left the camera. I've read stellar reviews on the 11-16, but I like the range of the 14-24 better for my use. I had a Sigma 70-200/2.8 that was impressive for the cost. If money wasn't a concern, I'd consider their 120-300/2.8 for sports and wildlife. The 150 macro seems to be a stellar lens. So yeah, I'm not anti-third-party at all. It just makes re-sale a little tougher sometimes.

Well Tokina was created by ex-Nikon engineers back in the day, so they do solid work. Sigma's 70-200 is solid too especially for the price. Great for parents that just want to take pics of their family. Throw it on a manfrotto monopod for 60-70 bucks, and you've saved over 1500 bucks. They finally came out with their OS system, but can still be pricey for the avg parent.

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by Oskie Volum

That sux.... It's going to be pretty backed up and take at least 3-4 weeks to get it back. I'd be pissed...

...but again thats why (like you) I skip on the first batch(es).

yep. usually a good decision.

[crazyguy]

anyone ever used a schneider tilt? I think i'm going to rent one...Tired of guessing on exposure with film and my canon t/s. I get it right most of the time...but it's rarely perfect.

[Oskie Volum]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

anyone ever used a schneider tilt? I think i'm going to rent one...Tired of guessing on exposure with film and my canon t/s. I get it right most of the time...but it's rarely perfect.

I've never used one. Never gotten into the t/s stuff. Played around with some of the Lens Babies stuff, but that's about it.

What kind of stuff are you doing with it?

[crazyguy]

Originally Posted by Oskie Volum

I've never used one. Never gotten into the t/s stuff. Played around with some of the Lens Babies stuff, but that's about it.

What kind of stuff are you doing with it?

Mostly weddings.

[pantone151]

Originally Posted by crazyguy

Mostly weddings.

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