The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 18:04

Paul11 said:
no, he removed the lens

For a second when you open it you were hoping there is a surprise didn't you?

Paul11 · 30 May 2012 at 18:10

Raymond Lin said:
For a second when you open it you were hoping there is a surprise didn't you?

LOL, yes i was

that is so funny

Phate · 30 May 2012 at 18:10

adamau5 · 30 May 2012 at 18:18

ajf said:
Nice shot. What body do you use?
I was looking at this lens too as an alternative to the Canon version which is about twice the price!
Optically is it any different to the older non OS version Sigma did? I've seen a used one of this.

hi,

sorry for not replying quickly.

5dII, and it is optically different (better) according to the reviews.

Paul11 · 30 May 2012 at 18:20

LOL Phate

James J · 30 May 2012 at 19:22

Stop posting and get some test shots done! I wanna know how good the AF really is in comparison to the mk ii

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 19:47

James J said:
Stop posting and get some test shots done! I wanna know how good the AF really is in comparison to the mk ii

I am home, not opened it yet.

Honestly I am not in a hurry ! lol

bastic · 30 May 2012 at 19:54

Raymond Lin said:
You Nikonians...

It has dual memory card slots, 64G in backup slot for RAW or sRAW.

played with one on Sunday.
Looked really nice

( before switching to Nikon, I had 5d2)

I love quiet mode on 5d3...

An Exception · 30 May 2012 at 19:54

I bet you don't open Christmas presents until after tea either?

I that was me I would have torn through the outer packaging as soon as I signed for it, carefully opened the actual box, and praying the battery had enough juice to ring off a few shot's...

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 21:04

i don't get Christmas presents

I buy them for myself all year round

Paul11 · 30 May 2012 at 21:44

I won't get a chance to test mine until tomorrow.

James J · 30 May 2012 at 21:45

Raymond Lin said:
I am home, not opened it yet.

Honestly I am not in a hurry ! lol

Sort it out Ray

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 21:56

This thing is so complicated, I am having to resort to the manual!

It has taken me 10 minutes to figure out how to switch to see the SD card.

James J · 30 May 2012 at 22:41

Haha oh dear

The autofocus system is meant to be very hard to master from what I've read so I look forward to seeing how you get on with it and if you feel it was worth the jump from the mk ii.

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 22:47

It took me another 10 mins to figure out to set both cards to record different file types! lol

Kinda get the AF, i got it set to only show crossed type points (so no fooling myself), and have a mini group i can move around.

Got a birthday thing i am going on Saturday, might take it on a day out. Just insured it now too so it's all systems go !

Paul11 · 30 May 2012 at 23:08

what insurance did you use?

James J · 30 May 2012 at 23:08

Who did you insure it with mate? Same with who did you insure your previous camera with? Just realised my camera isn't insured yet which is a bit dumb with £1700 worth of body :S

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 23:13

Photoguard

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2012 at 23:20

Just realise i have not added the following yet.

Pocket Wizard triggers and receivers - £500.
Tripods & Monopod - £400
Lightstands - £200

I also removed the 30D and its grip from the list now as it never leave the house, the Sigma 70-200 2.8 is left off too as I don't take that to weddings.

James J · 30 May 2012 at 23:25

Ouch lol