The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread

[BananaDunka]

A pns to begin with like the Rode would put me in the right track really, I've been toying with perspective zooming today (focusing while zooming and physically moving back and forth, think LOTR) and the effect is really nice with a wide angle lens but I can't help but think it would be much nicer with a lens sporting image stabilisation and this brings me to my next venture down the line, a fast lens for low light video with IS.

The mic comes first though! I understand what you mean and I guess the best result will always be off camera audio recording then mixing in later during editing.

 

[Fusion]

Got a new 550d body on the way as they are a steal at present. Have managed with a trusty 1000d thus far but frequently hit its limits/went beyond them.

Was tempted by a used 5d MK2 but would find it harder to justify with a four figure price tag.

 

[Columbo]

Always regretted not getting one of these when I bought my A77, so walking past LCE this morning I noticed this in the window and just had to have it

 

[Auraomega]

Always regretted not getting one of these when I bought my A77, so walking past LCE this morning I noticed this in the window and just had to have it

Haha, glad you're liking it, better than the Tamron?

 

[Guitarman0]

Always regretted not getting one of these when I bought my A77, so walking past LCE this morning I noticed this in the window and just had to have it

What is the build quality like? It looks like it is built like a tank!

 

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It's like learning to ride a bike all over again

 

[Raymond Lin]

Nice, but narh, F/4 is an ocean of DoF to play with!

 

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Don't get me looking at new lenses, I need to learn how to use the camera properly.

I've also got my nifty fifty to play around with DoF before I upgrade (DAMN IT'S ALREADY STARTING!!!!)

 

[Columbo]

Haha, glad you're liking it, better than the Tamron?

It feels a lot better than the Tamron, it focus's noticeably faster and my initial thoughts are that it seems quite a bit sharper wide open and its appears to be a bit more 'contrasty' as well.

What is the build quality like? It looks like it is built like a tank!

Its a proper lump. It feels great in the hand and balances beautifully on my A77.

I just need to get it out shooting in the next couple of days when work decide to leave me alone.

 

[Nathan94]

Having looked through some 20 pages of this thread I've come to the conclusion that..


Pretty much everyone in this thread is a canon user.

>.<

 

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It's ok Nikon/Sony/Pentax peasant, someone needs to plough the fields

 

[Nathan94]

It's ok Nikon/Sony/Pentax peasant, someone needs to plough the fields

Nikon!

 

[BananaDunka]

Hey hey hey! I use both systems! My personal tool is obviously the 5D3 but it does have a Nikon strap which is better than a Canon one.

 

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Finally own a 85mm 1.2L

Happy bunny!

 

[BananaDunka]

Pics!

 

[Raymond Lin]

Finally own a 85mm 1.2L

Happy bunny!

I accidentally fired off about 10 shots with it at 2.8 on Saturday, although it looks fine and more or less what I would've got with the brick anyway but I feel sick...knowing I could've got better bokeh if i had shot at 1.2!

I actually feel quite annoyed with myself!

 

[Nathan94]

New Speedlight..

£200 for SB-900.

 

[Logsi]

Always regretted not getting one of these when I bought my A77, so walking past LCE this morning I noticed this in the window and just had to have it

Lovely lens!

Had one of those when i had the A77.

I've got a 5Dii now but looking forward to the A99!

 

[ElDude]

I haven't bought anything camera related, but I did get my mitts on a nice 1952 pickup for my telecaster from ebay

Currently investigating the possibility of a bank giving me 5Dmk3 cash

 

[Auraomega]

I've got a 5Dii now but looking forward to the A99!

Apparently there's something big coming with the A99, but you didn't hear that from me