the camera thread

[BustedS13]

there doesn't seem to be a recent, general, non-locked camera thread

i haven't had a decent camera in about a year, but just picked up what i think is a steal:

Canon Rebel XT
Canon 18-55
Tamron 28-200
Sigma 75-300
some huge book on the Rebel XT
charger
case
etc
immaculate, used by some ancient dude who kept asking how i got to his house so fast
$300

i'll post pics after i take some, it's almost night :(

WHAT U GAIZ ROLLIN WIT

[Daniel.]

wow thats a damn steal.

I sold my xt with the 18-55 non IS kit lens last month for 300 and thought that was a good deal.

Seems like you have some overlap in your focal range though.

the 28-200 and 75-300.

I'd sell one of them.

Right now I'm rockin a Gripped 40D, 24-70 2.8L, Tokina 11-16 2.8, 50 1.8 mk2, and a shitload of lighting equipment.

check out my flickr. it's Flickr: Daniel Pham's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/danielpp)

[Mister.E]

Canon Rebel XTi
Canon 18-55mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (by far my favorite lens)
Canon 75-300mm

the XTi is a fun camera but i honestly want to get a 40D instead. it seems like every time i see pics from a 40D they look much better than anything that my XTi will ever produce. i dont really have any desire at the moment to move on to a full frame camera, i think that the 40D would suit me just fine.

[Blurryeyes]

Canon Rebel XTi
Canon 18-55mm non is
Canon 35-80mm f4-5.6 (kit lens that came with my old film rebel xs)
Canon 50mm f1.8
Cosina 100-300mm f5.6-6.7

If you want to get rid of the 75-300 shoot me a PM, I've been meaning to replace the cosina since it feels way too fragile for me, the focus ring shakes like a hooker with parkinson.

[allntrlundrgrnd]

Nikon D80
Kit lenses

Still learning how to use it to its potential (read: not close)

[moneybags]

Sony A200 w/ Vertical Grip

Minolta Beercan 70-210 F4
Sigma 24mm F1.8 wide angle
Sigma 28-105 F3.5-5.6

Gonna upgrade to the A700 soon. Love the camera. People should give Sony a shot. After all, they ARE basically Minoltas

[Daniel.]

Sony A200 w/ Vertical Grip

Minolta Beercan 70-210 F4
Sigma 24mm F1.8 wide angle
Sigma 28-105 F3.5-5.6

Gonna upgrade to the A700 soon. Love the camera. People should give Sony a shot. After all, they ARE basically Minoltas

I don't think 24mm is that wide on a 1.5x crop sensor. :p

A700 is great. My mother in law has one. Pretty awesome cam.

[rice_bowl]

Nikon D80
Tamron 18-200

I'm still a noob to it.

[kevinphan]

Setup: Digital:
D70s
18-70 f/3.5-4.5G

35mm:
N6006
AF 35-80/4-5.6D
50 f/1.8

Medium Format:
Mamiya RB67 w/ WLF
90 f/3.8 C
Pro S 120 back
220 back
Holga 120n

Lighting:
Nikon SB-20
Nikon SB-24
2x Sunpak 544
eBay Slaves modded

Misc:
Tripods, lightstands
Atlas bag

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/kevin_phan/D70s/FilmFridge.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/kevin_phan/D70s/AtlasBah.jpg

[S13SilviaGirl]

I have a Rebel XT and a sony T1. Yes, the one with Steven Tyler in the commercials. hahaha.

[Daniel.]

Damn Kevin,

I haven't met anyone shooting medium format yet. Awesome.

[Quail]

Basic setup for me:

Nikon D40 (Silver)
Nikon 18-55mm (Silver - kit lense)
Sigma 15mm1:2.8 D EX (Fisheye)

[ZX88]

ive shot with Nikon d90(85-200mm) which is probably one of the nicest cameras i have ever used. I also have a canon eos1000d(18-55mm) which is nice but i have to send it back to canon because i got the dreaded error 99 bullshit that seems to be a big problem with alot of there cameras.

ill probably just return the xs and get a d60 or or the t1i the new cannon that can shoot video ( looks pretty cool)

[Daniel.]

t1i. Do it.

I want video capabilities on my cam too. :(

[Str8 Rippin]

Rebel xti
sigma 10-20
thrifty prime
manfrotto tripod
4 pw's
vivitar 285 hv
canon 580 ex II
lp 120
alien bees 800 x2

[Z33dori]

Sony A200 w/ Vertical Grip

Minolta Beercan 70-210 F4
Sigma 24mm F1.8 wide angle
Sigma 28-105 F3.5-5.6

Gonna upgrade to the A700 soon. Love the camera. People should give Sony a shot. After all, they ARE basically Minoltas

finally i'm not the only one.. lol

A200
18-55mm sony
70-300mm sony

i need wide lens... but i don't know which to get...

[ZX88]

just a question for those with canon cameras has anyone else gotten the error 99 bs?

[flclsteve]

so this isnt exactly a point and shoot thread but ill probly purchase the cannon sd780 soon 720p video :D
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6735/sd780b.th.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sd780b.jpg)

[Daniel.]

just a question for those with canon cameras has anyone else gotten the error 99 bs?

No but have you tried cleaning the lens and camera contacts with an eraser as described below?

Richard’s Notes » Blog Archive » Canon DSLR Error 99 fix (http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/)

Grant, I have the same lighting setup as you except I don't have a 580ex II.

Too baller for me.

[CrimsonRockett]

What's everybody's thoughts on the Nikon D90?

I've always wanted the perfect camera and don't mind spending that much on it.

Just wanted to see some feedback on it.

So far, from the pictures i've seen, seems like one hell of a camera.

[97street_pearl]

Canon 20D with 18-55 EF lense Kit
Canon EF 50 f/1.8
Canon EF 17-40f/4L
Canon Speedlite 580exII Flash
Cheap Sunpak Platinum Tripod

want to get 70-200 f/4L next or f/2.8

[ZX88]

What's everybody's thoughts on the Nikon D90?

I've always wanted the perfect camera and don't mind spending that much on it.

Just wanted to see some feedback on it.

So far, from the pictures i've seen, seems like one hell of a camera.



my dad has a d90 its probably the best camera ive ever used.
super simple to use, alot of stuff you can play with, the reliabiliy you get out of a nikon.

some pics i took with one.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3368704453_4cf9518897_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3369533552_e0a1b80517_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3369476306_2c1d66bd24_o.jpg

[SOHC FTW!]

Digital:
Pentax K10d
DA 18-55mm Kit Lens
Da 40mm limited 2.8
M 50mm 1.4
Tamron 70-300mm macro

Film:
Cosina CT-1 Super
18-55 Kit Lens
50-200 Macro

[screaminfast]

Canon 5D
5D Battery Grip
Canon EF 17-40 f/4L
Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EF 15mm Fisheye
Canon 2x II Extender
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Sandisk Extreme III 8gb and 16gb cf cards
Bogen CF Tripod Legs with some Baller Head

[slider2828]

Digital:
Canon 40D
Canon 50/1.8 MK2
Canon 28-135 3.5/5.8
Want a 17-55 But its 1G

Canon G9 About it.

[ZX88]

Canon 5D
5D Battery Grip
Canon EF 17-40 f/4L
Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EF 15mm Fisheye
Canon 2x II Extender
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Sandisk Extreme III 8gb and 16gb cf cards
Bogen CF Tripod Legs with some Baller Head

Do you go to RIT?

[screaminfast]

Do you go to RIT?
No, its mikecentola from roclife ;)

[ramblux]

Nikon D200
Nikon D90
Nikon D70
Nikon N90
Nikon N80
Nikon N70
Pentax 645

Slik tripod

10-20mm Sigma
18-105mm Nikon VR
28-75mm Tamron XRI
50mm 1.8 Nikon
50mm 1.4 Nikon
70-200mm Nikon VR
80mm Pentax 645
210mm Pentax 645

(2) Nikon SB-800

(3) White Lightning X3200
(1) White Lightning Ultra1800
(2) ARRI 500W hot lights
Custom 600W inverter/battery setup
Bunch of C stands, reflectors, flags, etc.

I'm sure there's more somewhere in my closet. haha

[Daniel.]

Nikon D200
Nikon D90
Nikon D70
Nikon N90
Nikon N80
Nikon N70
Pentax 645

Slik tripod

10-20mm Sigma
18-105mm Nikon VR
28-75mm Tamron XRI
50mm 1.8 Nikon
50mm 1.4 Nikon
70-200mm Nikon VR
80mm Pentax 645
210mm Pentax 645

(2) Nikon SB-800

(3) White Lightning X3200
(1) White Lightning Ultra1800
(2) ARRI 500W hot lights
Custom 600W inverter/battery setup
Bunch of C stands, reflectors, flags, etc.

I'm sure there's more somewhere in my closet. haha


jesus.

double yew tee eff mate.

[ZX88]

he must own a camera shop lol.

[ramblux]

Well, I forgot to mention that I'm a photographer. haha

[DRO916]

Still amateur Flickr: Philip Michael - PUREADDICT.COM's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pureaddict)
If anyone in SACRAMENTO wants to do a photoshoot (cars, models, weddings) let me know

Nikon D90
Nikon FM2n

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Nikkor 50mm f/2
Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Nikkor 18-135mm VR f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Nikon SB-600

Manfrotto 190XB
Manfrotto 488RC2

Looking for some softboxes and or other lighting equipment if you guys have any for sale let me know

[bboyswoosh87]

Still amateur Flickr: Philip Michael - PUREADDICT.COM's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pureaddict)
If anyone in SACRAMENTO wants to do a photoshoot (cars, models, weddings) let me know

Nikon D90
Nikon FM2n

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Nikkor 50mm f/2
Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Nikkor 18-135mm VR f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Nikon SB-600

Manfrotto 190XB
Manfrotto 488RC2

Looking for some softboxes and or other lighting equipment if you guys have any for sale let me know



Nice pictures! I was thinking about getting the d90 also or considering the d500 since its a little bit cheaper.

[WA_Sileighty]

Canon 40D w/battery grip
Canon 28-135 IS kit lens (for sale)
Canon 17-40 f4L
Canon 24-70 f2.8L
Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS
Canon 1.4x L teleconverter
Canon 60MM EF-S Macro
Lensbaby composer
Canon 430EX II Flash
Manfroto tripod/head
Canon off camera shutter release
Some filters, graduated and non
Lots of crumpler bags

[Ragnarok043]

im really tired of using point & shoot cameras and will finally get an entry level DSLR. im looking at the Nikon D40 was wondering is it worth it to upgrade to the D60 instead. except for the higher pixel(which i dont really need) are there any difference.

[SOHC FTW!]

One of my friends owns a D40, and another one of my friends owns a D60. IMO its the same damn thing, i don't think you see a difference in picture quality till a camera higher than those two(D90..D200 etc.). Megapixels don't mean crap unless your printing shots. I say go with the D40, and with the money you save, get a better lens.

[BustedS13]

i've had this camera for like three days and i'm already wanting a new lens. there's going to be a ridiculous party in my basement tonight and i want something for low light. everywhere i look, and in a lot of your equipment lists, i find the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 mkII. a local place has it for 99.99. should i go ahead and pick it up before the party tonight?

[SoSideways]

My wife has a D60 w/ the 18-55 kit lens.

I just recently acquired an FT2 w/ the 50mm f2 primary lens on it.

Looking to get some more lenses and junk for it.

Going to inherit my dad's FM2 when he buys a DSLR or a digital point and shoot.

Can't wait to get my hands on the FM2.

Anyone looking to sell their 35mm stuff, please contact me :)

[Daniel.]

i've had this camera for like three days and i'm already wanting a new lens. there's going to be a ridiculous party in my basement tonight and i want something for low light. everywhere i look, and in a lot of your equipment lists, i find the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 mkII. a local place has it for 99.99. should i go ahead and pick it up before the party tonight?

the 50 1.8 is really fast glass. It's not that great for close quarters indoor photography. I find that it's a great lens to learn composition on being that it forces you to frame your subject correctly, but you'll find that on a crop sensor like your xt it will be zoomed a bit tight. If you have lots of room to step back and frame your shots, then go for it.

I'd still recommend you to get the lens anyways though. It's the best $80 I ever spent for my cam.

[BustedS13]

yeah, i think i'm going to go ahead and buy it regardless. if nothing else i can get some practice in tonight. tomorrow i'll go downtown or something and find something worth pointing it at.

[slider2828]

The 50 Mk2 is cheap and 99 isn't bad, BUT its for portraits because of the aperature unfortunately. So its great for shooting portraits but horrible for party's because everyone has to perfectly line up in a horizontal line across the lens or becomes really blurry.

I would get the 17-55 F2.8..... But thats a 1G, but that is the best for this sorta thing....

-Ken

[Daniel.]

The 50 Mk2 is cheap and 99 isn't bad, BUT its for portraits because of the aperature unfortunately. So its great for shooting portraits but horrible for party's because everyone has to perfectly line up in a horizontal line across the lens or becomes really blurry.

I would get the 17-55 F2.8..... But thats a 1G, but that is the best for this sorta thing....

-Ken

This is true, although you can always stop it down and it will still be faster than a zoom shooting at the same settings.

I find that shooting at 50mm on a crop sensor is more prohibitive than having to shoot at 1.8 indoors.