The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread

[sublime]

Thanks for that, it looks really good. Shows off your fantastic photos superbly

Thanks again. Here's to hoping the world starts getting back to normal by the end of this year. So very restless in wanting to travel again, even nationally would do if I can't go international.

Amazing and inspirational photos. Are your aerial shots all from helicopters, or do you use drones also?

Thank you! I use a Mavic Pro 2 where I'm allowed (so many places you can't fly now and the restrictions are getting tighter every year) and doors-off helicopters and planes where I can. I don't create much video content using a drone.

 

[FloppyPoppy]

Not here yet but simply had to come and windmill my willy around.

Just ordered a Sony FE 70-200 F2.8 Gmaster

Im already drooling.

 

[Greebo]

Not here yet but simply had to come and windmill my willy around.

Just ordered a Sony FE 70-200 F2.8 Gmaster

Im already drooling.

I. Waiting for version 2 rumoured to be released this year. V1 is really showing it’s age

 

[FloppyPoppy]

I. Waiting for version 2 rumoured to be released this year. V1 is really showing it’s age

where are these rumours i haven’t seen anything. Just had a quick look and couldn’t see anything.

from what i have read and watched it’s still a perfectly functional lens.

 

[And]

There's usually a patent knocking about if a lens is being updated but I can't seem to find one for an FE 70-200 2.8 vII.

I. Waiting for version 2 rumoured to be released this year. V1 is really showing it’s age

 

[Greebo]

APologies got confused with the Sigma 70-200 coming out. My point still stands though, the Sony 70-200 really needs an update with the linear motors

 

[And]

Yes, as it's a photojournalism staple I'd be very surprised if a new 70-200 2.8 didn't come with dual XD linear motors (as the 100-400GM), especially so since AP and Sony inked a deal.

APologies got confused with the Sigma 70-200 coming out. My point still stands though, the Sony 70-200 really needs an update with the linear motors

 

[melmac]

I've owned the A7R3, R4 and now this - I've always loved the EYE AF - https://maxstanley.studio/kbgej2ettir1kkfzynxpn6mevu9q5w , this being a prime example I shot in Namibia in 2019. I'll be taking the A1 to Svalbard and the Antarctic later this year, so those will be the big tests

Stunning Photos. All of them. So beautifully shot and they capture the moments perfectly.

Very talented.

 

[FloppyPoppy]

So to go with the 70-200 F2.8 i have just ordered, i decided i would treat myself to a nice ND filter and opted for a polar pro 2-5 stop.

It arrived today and unfortunately looks like it has either been handled by someone who doesn't care about his job in the factory or has been used.

the box is riddled with dirty oily fingerprints, and so is the filter it has got a big fat oily finger print right in the middle of the glass.

I have contacted amazon regarding this and told them i want it replacing because im convinced by the condition that it's been used and when it comes to a £250 piece of glass i expect it to arrive at least clean.

Do you guys thing i should have just tried to clean it or am i being reasonable?

 

[sublime]

Stunning Photos. All of them. So beautifully shot and they capture the moments perfectly.

Very talented.

Thank you very much! It feels like forever since I've shot anything now though...

So to go with the 70-200 F2.8 i have just ordered, i decided i would treat myself to a nice ND filter and opted for a polar pro 2-5 stop.

It arrived today and unfortunately looks like it has either been handled by someone who doesn't care about his job in the factory or has been used.

the box is riddled with dirty oily fingerprints, and so is the filter it has got a big fat oily finger print right in the middle of the glass.

I have contacted amazon regarding this and told them i want it replacing because im convinced by the condition that it's been used and when it comes to a £250 piece of glass i expect it to arrive at least clean.

Do you guys thing i should have just tried to clean it or am i being reasonable?

Yup send it back ASAP, no questions asked.

 

[And]

The irony being that if you buy their landscape kit they advertise the holder as 'fingerprint-free filter install'

 

[FloppyPoppy]

well it finally arrived! won't be using that shop again despite the slight saving i would have rather paid more and have had it two weeks ago & some communication would have gone a long way.

 

[doodah]

My wife is beyond generous .



Tamron 28-75 on the way.

 

[Spleen Sauce]

Bought one of these for the third time now. Definitely not going back this time - regretted getting rid every single time, it's just a special bit of kit.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

What made you get rid before, @Spleen Sauce ?

 

[Spleen Sauce]

What made you get rid before, @Spleen Sauce ?

Buyers remorse really. First time I was made redundant during the return period so did the only sensible thing, second time I had buyers remorse as I’ve got all my Sony gear and told myself I should just be happy and use that.
Both times I almost instantly regretted returning it.

 

[Space Monkey]

Bought one of these for the third time now. Definitely not going back this time - regretted getting rid every single time, it's just a special bit of kit.

Hi mate,

Can I ask please what is the red and black thingy hanging off the side of the camera? I keep seeing these on different makes/models but never seen what they do?

 

[EGuitarStar]

@Space Monkey Check out the straps from Peak Design, you'll know what they are for.

 

[Space Monkey]

@Space Monkey Check out the straps from Peak Design, you'll know what they are for.

Ah thanks, seems a good idea

 

[hux]

New body arrived