The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread
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Caporegime
Took me a good 30min to figure out how to use/alternate between the 2 memory cards and storing different file formats! I just couldn't find it in the manual.
i found it now in the custom functions 
but yes, the camera is more complicated than a mk2
but i have to say just from picking it up and messing about for 10 mins it just ooozes with quality, everything about it especially the shutter button speed and feel . worlds apart from a mk2
loving it
but yes, the camera is more complicated than a mk2but i have to say just from picking it up and messing about for 10 mins it just ooozes with quality, everything about it especially the shutter button speed and feel . worlds apart from a mk2
loving it
Caporegime
/Is this love?
Soldato
Finally got some new camera stuff...
Firstly a proper bag
And a lovely wide angle!
Next on the agenda is a nice mid tele
Firstly a proper bag
And a lovely wide angle!
Next on the agenda is a nice mid tele
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Soldato
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Finally got some new camera stuff...
Firstly a proper bag
what bag is that? im looking for a bag as i dont have one yet
Soldato
Crumpler 5500... How much gear you got? I was going to send this back and upgrade as I've got more gear.
Holds Cam + 10-22mm / stock lens / 75-300mm + hood
No trading outside the MM.
Soldato
/Is this love?
Is that the 85L f1.2? If so, what do you think of it and can you take a decent photo of a flower with it due to the 0.95m min focus distance? Considering taking the expensive plunge in the name of creamy bokeh...
Holy wow. That's craaaaaaazy!
Soldato
Yes, but wouldn't it be lovely opening all those box's.
Caporegime
It is, the 85mm and red ring kinda gives it away
As for flowers, erm? I probably have and they look good. I didnt buy it for that singular purpose though.
Caporegime
I still have ALL those boxes. Lol
I think I'm being conservative with some prices on there, it would be very difficult to replace them all of those prices on the high street.
Soldato
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Do you not insure them for their retail/replacement new price Raymond?
Actually, can you get that insurance? Like I bought a 2nd hand Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, could I insure it so that if some jobber stole it from me, I'd get a new one?
Actually, can you get that insurance? Like I bought a 2nd hand Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, could I insure it so that if some jobber stole it from me, I'd get a new one?
Soldato
Not crazy if he makes a living from all that gear though.
Caporegime
I need to read the t&C fully but fr my understanding it is the value I insure it for. Like how someone insure a piece of original Art.
Everything on that list is bought new with receipt with the exception of the 16-35L. So I insured them for what I think I can get them for at the best online price. Although some needs adjusting, like the 135 and 24-70 (no longer made).
Caporegime
More than that, it's silly like almost £500 a year with PL.
Very nice, can't wait to have a play with one. 2 years off for me though but it will be free. I was given enough free shares at work to buy one but have to keep them for 3 years. 2 years to go 
At least by then the 24-70 should be a reasonable price
At least by then the 24-70 should be a reasonable price
ouch
Soldato
It is, the 85mm and red ring kinda gives it away
As for flowers, erm? I probably have and they look good. I didnt buy it for that singular purpose though.
Aye ofc you didn't! Next time you are waiting around though can you try and take a floral shot with that lens please mate? Currently the 135L f2 seems like the best bet for static shots like that with incredible bokeh. The background blur is even in full affect at f16 with that lens on floral photography which is idea, but lower f numbers are always tempting!
Do you have the 50 f1.2 to compare that against also mate?