Author Topic: Bought any photography stuff today? (Read 170982 times)

Jacomus · « **Reply #250 on:** 15 April, 2013, 11:09:15 am »

Quote from: Charlotte on 15 April, 2013, 10:24:58 am

A Westcott Apollo Orb umbrella softbox.

Picked it up last week - it's a monstrously large modifier and almost too big for speedlights, but it makes such gorgeously beautiful light that I'm prepared to futz about stuffing multiple strobes into it and balancing lighting ratios for the stupendously flattering look that it offers. I took it on a shoot yesterday and it was astounding and frustrating in equal measure.

It's only a matter of time before I end up with something like a Ranger Quadra anyway. Then I can use this sort of kit outside - which will be awesome.

Does this mean you will need even moar cool kit bags?

I was impressed with the glimpse of the one you brought to the bout. Mmm... purposeful storage...

Charlotte · « **Reply #251 on:** 15 April, 2013, 11:23:51 am »

Quote from: Jacomus on 15 April, 2013, 11:09:15 am

Does this mean you will need even moar cool kit bags?

I was impressed with the glimpse of the one you brought to the bout. Mmm... purposeful storage...

Mmmm - I know. Tactical...

The kit bag I was using was a Think Tank Airport pack - and dead useful it is too. If I'm going on a shoot where I have to bring lights, I use a Kata Palms-1 rolling case. If I need to pack gear down into everything-proof boxes, I have a Peli case for the bodies and glassware and couple of Explorer cases for the lighting kit...

clarion · « **Reply #252 on:** 22 May, 2013, 01:03:23 am »

I got a Braun Super Paxette (sadly not an interchangeable lens model) on the big bad bay for bobbins. Bit of a punt, but it checks out fine, shutter speeds seem fine, action's good, rf works, even the self-timer.

And it is teh cutest camera evah!

I'll post a pic.

Afasoas · « **Reply #253 on:** 22 May, 2013, 01:16:06 am »

finally a big (ish) monitor that is pre-calibrated etc.
Looking forward to my next batch of edits now.

clarion · « **Reply #254 on:** 24 May, 2013, 09:52:47 am »

Canon Ixus II: £1

OK, so I know APS is a dying medium, but it's a pretty little camera, eh? Worth a play for a quid.

geraldc · « **Reply #255 on:** 25 May, 2013, 08:17:54 pm »

Went to the free Blumenfeld at Somerset House, really enjoyed it. A chance to see commercial and magazine photos before they were retouched. Also they were digitally restored, so they looked like they were taken yesterday.

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/blumenfeld-studio

clarion · « **Reply #256 on:** 26 May, 2013, 06:27:26 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 22 May, 2013, 01:03:23 am

I got a Braun Super Paxette (sadly not an interchangeable lens model) on the big bad bay for bobbins. Bit of a punt, but it checks out fine, shutter speeds seem fine, action's good, rf works, even the self-timer.

And it is teh cutest camera evah!

I'll post a pic.

Ain't that fab? <3

Here's an interesting size comparison:

Jaded · « **Reply #257 on:** 08 June, 2013, 05:37:50 pm »

A sensor clean. Despite being very practical and having good eyes, I thought I'd leave it to the experts.

clarion · « **Reply #258 on:** 08 June, 2013, 05:40:18 pm »

Wire brush and bleach 1:1 should be fine,

Jaded · « **Reply #259 on:** 08 June, 2013, 06:02:40 pm »

You may mock, but I saw someone recently with an EVIL camera, lens off, sticking their fingers in the chamber

clarion · « **Reply #260 on:** 08 June, 2013, 06:05:54 pm »

sojournermike · « **Reply #261 on:** 08 June, 2013, 06:46:51 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 08 June, 2013, 06:02:40 pm

You may mock, but I saw someone recently with an EVIL camera, lens off, sticking their fingers in the chamber

I suppose the sensor glass is actually pretty tough, but it would make me nervous. Not as nervous as someone sticking their fingers into the chamber of my rangefinders though... the shutter is pretty vulnerable in comparison

David Martin · « **Reply #262 on:** 08 June, 2013, 09:36:18 pm »

Sensor protection glass is pretty tough and scratch resistant.

Today I received a Gorillapod magnetic for Rachel to use on her Mongolia expedition. It is the business.

Yesterday I received a Gorillapod knockoff from an eBay seller. Several of the joints cracked on first use. Returning as not as described (not a Gorillapod, but a cheap knockoff, and it was described as a Gorillapod) and as not fit for use.

PH · « **Reply #263 on:** 23 June, 2013, 12:28:54 am »

Lexar USB 3 Dual Slot Reader
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexar-Professional-500MB-Dual-Reader/dp/B004P8J1DU

I thought all card readers were the same, I was wrong. Importing into Lightroom with this was loads faster than with my previous reader. It also has a nice feel, quite hefty so sits well on the table, springs open and clicks shut so the slots are covered when not in use and the card goes in firmly. I like it.

geraldc · « **Reply #264 on:** 29 June, 2013, 10:43:52 am »

Other half came back with this the other day

So not mine, but I can play with it at least

clarion · « **Reply #265 on:** 29 June, 2013, 10:48:29 am »

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

David Martin · « **Reply #266 on:** 29 June, 2013, 11:57:18 am »

Bought a second hand copy of 'Understanding Exposure'

Charlotte · « **Reply #267 on:** 01 July, 2013, 01:06:19 pm »

Quote from: geraldc on 29 June, 2013, 10:43:52 am

Other half came back with this the other day...

Now that is a jolly spendy bit of camera Pr0n

Plz to post some photos!

David Martin · « **Reply #268 on:** 19 July, 2013, 05:07:14 pm »

Had a birthday present arrive - a 5 in one reflector. Have to use that to good effect soon.

geraldc · « **Reply #269 on:** 23 July, 2013, 10:33:49 am »

Just ordered a gloriously named Dicapac S10. Should enable me to take my DSLR into/under water.

Charlotte · « **Reply #270 on:** 25 July, 2013, 10:40:35 am »

Quadras

mike · « **Reply #271 on:** 25 July, 2013, 10:57:10 am »

Quote from: Charlotte on 25 July, 2013, 10:40:35 am

Quadras

ooh!

v jealous! trying to figure out a lighting option at the moment, got a couple of winter weddings coming up this year in old, dark halls and will need more power than a flashgun..

clarion · « **Reply #272 on:** 25 July, 2013, 11:05:17 am »

Very flashy!

Charlotte · « **Reply #273 on:** 25 July, 2013, 11:39:17 am »

Quote from: mike on 25 July, 2013, 10:57:10 am

got a couple of winter weddings coming up this year in old, dark halls and will need more power than a flashgun..

TBH, if you're somewhere dark, I'd have thought that a couple of flashguns and some careful ISO juggling would do you nicely. It's when you're shooting outdoors in the sun that a bit more firepower comes in handy for that white dress / blue sky thing.

I picked them up for LEL - mainly for shooting huuuuge finishers portraits onna big grey vinyl 3x6m background. They're jack of all trades lights which apparently work fairly well plugged in as well as on battery power. I'll also be hiring some more C stands, a silly big Octabank and some other kit but I figured that a pair of lightly used Quadras were going to be worth buying outright. I'm also going to take 'em out in the sunshine with just reflectors on Sunday and see how they perform on the road, blinding unwary randonneurs...

mike · « **Reply #274 on:** 25 July, 2013, 12:36:30 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte on 25 July, 2013, 11:39:17 am

...I'm also going to take 'em out in the sunshine with just reflectors on Sunday and see how they perform on the road, blinding unwary randonneurs...

how far north were you thinking? Anywhere near us? (we've moved, nearest place on the route is puckeridge-ish). I might join you for a bit...

Author Topic: Bought any photography stuff today? (Read 170982 times)

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