The way I see it, if you don't know the answer then it's not a stupid question.I odered a Raynox DCR-250 Macro Attachment for my Canon 550D. I also ordered and received today "The Photographer's Eye" by Michael Freeman and "Understanding Exposure", 3rd ed. by Bryan Peterson. I'm hoping to avoid asking "stupid questions" as complained about in another forum on this site. I'm also re-reading "Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D Digital Field Guide" by Charlotte K. Lowrie.
After a bit of deliberation I have finally bought one of these
http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductImages/master_lighting_kit.jpeg
Have only had a little play but already glad I bought it.
Not had much chance to play, but first impressions are good, like the effect the grid gives. Problem is I now want to get a couple more lights to play with the gel effects etc properlyLooked at that recently. How you finding it?
I have to say I've had a good week on the gear front - lots of new goodies to play with for work... humour me here, I'm excited;
D750
D7100
24-70mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8 vr2
17-35mm f/4 Tokina
2x TC
60mm macro
Pair of SB700 flashguns
Manfrotto 055
Manfrotto 055m8 head
Lens-wise it not a massive change from my other setup but both bodies are very much improvements over my pair of (battered) D7000 bodies. The D750 is getting the lion's share of the use, but the D7100 will come in handy when I start filming.
I have to say I've had a good week on the gear front - lots of new goodies to play with for work... humour me here, I'm excited;
D750
D7100
24-70mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8 vr2
17-35mm f/4 Tokina
2x TC
60mm macro
Pair of SB700 flashguns
Manfrotto 055
Manfrotto 055m8 head
Lens-wise it not a massive change from my other setup but both bodies are very much improvements over my pair of (battered) D7000 bodies. The D750 is getting the lion's share of the use, but the D7100 will come in handy when I start filming.
That's a really nice new stash of gear Pat. Interesting that you plumbed for the Tokina, was that based upon price? I still want something longer than 85mm but don't like the focus breathing issue with the 70-200 might wait for one of the impending 135 releases to surface but keep contemplating the zoom, no major rush for me though.
The tokina was a second choice because of stock at Jessops - I'd originally gone for a Nikon version but it wasn't available and I needed the kit kit quickly. I have doth in Tokina stuff so no sweats. I was toying with getting the 14-24 f/2.8 but with no filter attachment, it wouldn't have worked for video.
RE: 70-200mm - I have both versions but haven't tried the mk1 on FX to compare with the new model. Newer version is certainly quieter when VR is on but its early days
I have to say I've had a good week on the gear front - lots of new goodies to play with for work... humour me here, I'm excited;
D750
D7100
24-70mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8 vr2
17-35mm f/4 Tokina
2x TC
60mm macro
Pair of SB700 flashguns
Manfrotto 055
Manfrotto 055m8 head
Lens-wise it not a massive change from my other setup but both bodies are very much improvements over my pair of (battered) D7000 bodies. The D750 is getting the lion's share of the use, but the D7100 will come in handy when I start filming.
Crikey Pat, I bet you had a lot of fun picking all that lot up! Did you get it all from the same retailer and if so, I hope they gave you a bloody good discount lol! Can I be cheeky and ask what the damage was, hopefully it will make the £1400 I've just spent on the new 7d mark 2 seem a lot less painful!
The bodies are different formats if I understand. What made you choose one FF and one crop body?
PS, I love the photo but can't work out whether it's a shop display or your own!!!
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Yes, lots of fun choosing and then subsequently opening the boxes
My work paid for it because I've been using my own kit. We ended up going through jessops - the retail price was something like £8800 but it came in a tad over £8000, so a substantial saving. The photo is the cupboard next to my desk, which is a bit of a dumping ground for fishing stuff usually but is now filled with gold boxes!!!
The reason I went with an FX and DX combo was for several reasons - I could have spent a lot more of work's money but I'm not greedy, plus the D7100 is s backup body and a second body for static video, so I wasn't as fussed about the sensor qualities. Plus, with a 2xTC and the 70-200mm, I can get more reach fur those times when the D750 won't be as good. I've got two D7000 bodies already and j like them, so I thought why move too far from what I know.