The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread

Random Guy Esq. · 18 Aug 2017 at 21:50

Just received the Tenba DNA 15 today. In truth, it's a bit big for my current photography gear, but I intend to remove the insert and use it as my uni bag during the week. Early impressions are excellent though... Great build quality, some genuinely clever design features, and while looks are of course entirely subjective, aesthetically it's pretty good. Very happy!

ramdrive · 24 Aug 2017 at 11:12

New toys!

ramdrive · 24 Aug 2017 at 11:50

I am looking to insure the above, can anybody recommend a good photo insurance company?

Raymond Lin · 24 Aug 2017 at 12:54

ramdrive said:
I am looking to insure the above, can anybody recommend a good photo insurance company?

Adduki or Photoguard.

I just switched from Photoguard to Aadudki because they are £400 cheaper !

ramdrive · 24 Aug 2017 at 13:02

Raymond Lin said:
Adduki or Photoguard.

I just switched from Photoguard to Aadudki because they are £400 cheaper !

Aadudki looks good, I have also been recommended gloverhowe.co.uk I need to look at the small print on both!

ramdrive · 25 Aug 2017 at 01:53

Double Post

snow patrol · 25 Aug 2017 at 08:22

what are insurers policies like for items that you've bought second hand or don't have receipts for any more etc?

ramdrive · 25 Aug 2017 at 10:08

snow patrol said:
what are insurers policies like for items that you've bought second hand or don't have receipts for any more etc?

You would need proof of purchase if you make a claim...

snow patrol · 25 Aug 2017 at 15:11

ramdrive said:
You would need proof of purchase if you make a claim...

i realise that, but would say showing a forum post / ebay listing suffice if the item was second hand. Or does it have to be a receipt?

ramdrive · 25 Aug 2017 at 16:22

snow patrol said:
i realise that, but would say showing a forum post / ebay listing suffice if the item was second hand. Or does it have to be a receipt?

Best to check with the insurance company, I know some will not insure ebay purchases...

Verbium · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:24

Trying out some new lens recently, bought myself a sigma 50 ART and then tried out a rented Nikon 70-200 IF. So, here I'm now with a Tamron 70-200 G2 and the sigma going back...

Raymond Lin · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:56

Don't like the Sigma 50 Art?

Verbium · 29 Aug 2017 at 13:56

Raymond Lin said:
Don't like the Sigma 50 Art?

I really liked it but I went through 2 that needed some serious calibration, one was so far out I couldn't adjust enough with the sigma dock. Even once it was calibrated I found it wasn't perfect at focusing and I end up shooting at other focal lengths.

I'll get another ART lens in the future but it will be the 85 or 135.

Raymond Lin · 29 Aug 2017 at 15:17

Verbium said:
I really liked it but I went through 2 that needed some serious calibration, one was so far out I couldn't adjust enough with the sigma dock. Even once it was calibrated I found it wasn't perfect at focusing and I end up shooting at other focal lengths.

I'll get another ART lens in the future but it will be the 85 or 135.

Sounds like I got lucky with my copy, it's as good as my L lenses.

ramdrive · 29 Aug 2017 at 20:25

Verbium said:
Trying out some new lens recently, bought myself a sigma 50 ART and then tried out a rented Nikon 70-200 IF. So, here I'm now with a Tamron 70-200 G2 and the sigma going back...

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jonneymendoza · 30 Aug 2017 at 15:49

Raymond Lin said:
Sounds like I got lucky with my copy, it's as good as my L lenses.

i must have gotten lucky too

Marzipanogram · 18 Sep 2017 at 20:38

I bought this super lightweight tiny ball head today

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071WJ9SV9

I already had this mini tripod/clamp for days gone by.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenflyer-Portable-Swiveling-C-Clamp-Camcorder/dp/B00S9HV6H2

I took the head off the original and added the new one.
I'll use it where full size tripods aren't allowed

Sorry for the terrible photos at the bottom. My camera phone is S.

Raymond Lin · 18 Sep 2017 at 21:04

You clamp your camera to a lot of places?

Marzipanogram · 18 Sep 2017 at 22:25

Raymond Lin said:
You clamp your camera to a lot of places?

No. The above is just for occasional use.
Maybe attach it to a railing of an observation deck, where they don't allow tripods. That type of situation.
It's light enough to carry all the time if needed.

Raymond Lin · 18 Sep 2017 at 22:31

Marzipanogram said:
No. The above is just for occasional use.
Maybe attach it to a railing of an observation deck, where they don't allow tripods. That type of situation.
It's light enough to carry all the time if needed.

You just gave me an idea…if someone combine that clamp to a gimbal….