Author Topic: Bought any photography stuff today? (Read 169999 times)

rogerzilla · « **Reply #575 on:** 22 August, 2015, 09:42:15 am »

I put some batteries in the F3 and it works perfectly! It's well battered and brassed but that gives it street cred. Even the viewfinder LCD works despite being five times beyond its expected service life. I'll change the prism cover as that is really bashed and I need a new AE lock button (they always fell off the earlier F3 bodies) but apart from that there ain't much wrong with it. Might get a seals kit.

Woofage · « **Reply #576 on:** 25 August, 2015, 10:18:56 am »

A Nikon (G) to m4/3 adapter. Just for the LOLs.

clarion · « **Reply #577 on:** 25 August, 2015, 11:34:24 am »

I'm tempted by a converter to use my OM lenses. A little bit. The 70-210 zoom would be a decent birding option.

Woofage · « **Reply #578 on:** 25 August, 2015, 12:10:11 pm »

I've taken macro shots with a Zuiko 50mm plus OM extension tube(s). I used this method to copy some 35mm slides with good results.
Construction of Alton Water reservior:

P1030016 by pencyclist, on Flickr

I also have a 135mm Zuiko and I've tried wildlife photos with it (well, in the back garden) but my focusing technique needs work! Here's one I prepared earlier:

P1000952 by pencyclist, on Flickr

clarion · « **Reply #579 on:** 11 September, 2015, 09:01:43 pm »

Finally got a lens for my Olympus Ace. 45/2.8 I've had the camera more than a year, and not been able to put a film through it.

TimO · « **Reply #580 on:** 13 September, 2015, 01:11:37 pm »

I just got the Olympus E-410 out, and decided that I need to use it more.

The one USB cable that I've got for it is a bit limiting, so I've ordered another one, but only a £5 version rather than spending £25 on an authentic Olympus cable!

Also, in an attempt to minimise using the fiddly USB connection anyway, I've also ordered a Lexar card reader, that hopefully is a bit more useful and rugged than previous CompactFlash card readers I've had.

Woofage · « **Reply #581 on:** 23 September, 2015, 09:45:49 am »

Bollocks. I've put my Olympus 135mm lens (with m4/3 adapter attached) in a "safe place" and now I can't find the sodding thing.

I was looking forward to trying it on my new (well, s/h) Lumix G6 body

.

fuaran · « **Reply #582 on:** 24 September, 2015, 12:09:04 am »

A Manfrotto 293 tripod. Seems pretty good, nice and solid, a lot better than the cheapo tripod I was using previously. And not too bulky/heavy, so I could carry it for walking or cycling etc.
Though I think I will replace the head, as I prefer the Arca Swiss quick release system.

clarion · « **Reply #583 on:** 24 September, 2015, 07:28:37 am »

A stack of batteries and a Minox 35ML!

I currently have a 35PL, but it's not the same.

bumper · « **Reply #584 on:** 24 September, 2015, 07:24:45 pm »

just ordered a Fuji x-t10. Mirrorless looks much improved from my old lumix g2. It'll make a lovely carry around that isn't attached to a bloody phone!

The xt1 looked good but not worth the extra ££ for me, especially the weather sealing.

Should be here tomorrow

bumper · « **Reply #585 on:** 25 September, 2015, 11:38:49 am »

Won't be getting it today, parcelfarce have lost it

Jaded · « **Reply #586 on:** 25 September, 2015, 02:48:09 pm »

Been using a ThinkTank belt system at an event Quite useful and stopped me leaving bits of kit all over the venue.

LEE · « **Reply #587 on:** 25 September, 2015, 09:49:37 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 25 September, 2015, 02:48:09 pm

Been using a ThinkTank belt system at an event Quite useful and stopped me leaving bits of kit all over the venue.

It can look rather "Village People".

Jaded · « **Reply #588 on:** 25 September, 2015, 10:27:16 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 25 September, 2015, 09:49:37 pm

Quote from: Jaded on 25 September, 2015, 02:48:09 pm
Been using a ThinkTank belt system at an event Quite useful and stopped me leaving bits of kit all over the venue.

It can look rather "Village People".

Yes, there is that risk. However I don't have a battery drill hanging off mine, maybe you do?

LEE · « **Reply #589 on:** 26 September, 2015, 04:58:55 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 25 September, 2015, 10:27:16 pm

Quote from: LEE on 25 September, 2015, 09:49:37 pm
Quote from: Jaded on 25 September, 2015, 02:48:09 pm
Been using a ThinkTank belt system at an event Quite useful and stopped me leaving bits of kit all over the venue.

It can look rather "Village People".

Yes, there is that risk. However I don't have a battery drill hanging off mine, maybe you do?

I traded my ThinkTank camera holster for a Native American Headdress.

Jaded · « **Reply #590 on:** 26 September, 2015, 05:12:43 pm »

I look so odd anyway, the addition of some Predator type trophies on my belt doesn't make much difference.

Charlotte · « **Reply #591 on:** 27 September, 2015, 10:39:19 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 25 September, 2015, 09:49:37 pm

Quote from: Jaded on 25 September, 2015, 02:48:09 pm
Been using a ThinkTank belt system at an event Quite useful and stopped me leaving bits of kit all over the venue.

It can look rather "Village People".

That. I have a TT Speed Racer bum bag thing that I really ought to sell because whilst it's very useful, I don't use it because it makes me look like a prat.

bumper · « **Reply #592 on:** 03 October, 2015, 03:14:41 pm »

2 spare batteries, a 64gb card and a samyang f/2.0 12mm lens.

Charlotte · « **Reply #593 on:** 06 October, 2015, 02:42:20 pm »

A Hoodman loupe. I've been meaning to get one for ages because without one, trying to make any decisions based on looking at an LCD in the bright sunshine is a largely futile affair. It's an expensive little doohickey, but if it gives me a fighting chance of getting my focus and exposure right on an outdoor shoot, it's a good thing.

Also, if you wear it round your neck, you look like a film director

LEE · « **Reply #594 on:** 14 October, 2015, 09:57:03 pm »

Ordered a Yongnuo YN-568-EX II for my Canon.

It seems to offer everything I need from a Canon Speedlight at a significantly lower price. E-TTL and a Master/trigger for some slave flashes (eventually).

For now I can use my old Viv 283 on an optical flash trigger if I need more light.

Riggers · « **Reply #595 on:** 16 October, 2015, 12:07:56 pm »

Not bought, but been given a nice shiny new Sony RX-100 for my birthday. Happy bunny!!!!! Joy joy!!

clarion · « **Reply #596 on:** 16 October, 2015, 04:21:36 pm »

Someone must love you a lot!

T42 · « **Reply #597 on:** 16 October, 2015, 05:07:56 pm »

Quote from: Riggers on 16 October, 2015, 12:07:56 pm

Not bought, but been given a nice shiny new Sony RX-100 for my birthday. Happy bunny!!!!! Joy joy!!

Good'un. Mine's my second most-used camera after the cycling Panny.

Ham · « **Reply #598 on:** 16 October, 2015, 09:40:13 pm »

Oh, and happy birthday too!

bumper · « **Reply #599 on:** 18 October, 2015, 03:01:27 pm »

Just splashed out on the fuji 10-24ois and 35mm.

It was a toss up between the 14mm and the 10-24mm, thought the 10mm zoom would be better suited to vistas and tight, enclosed areas etc.. The zoom appears to be identical to the prime at 14mm anyway.

Should be here tomorrow