Camera

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:34 pm

Crumpler FTW

the one I have would probably be too bulky for long term travel though

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:43 pm

my brother in law is a photography addict. we got him a krumpler camera bag for christmas and he loves it, uses it constantly.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:59 pm

I got a crumpler.... mega awesome... they don't scream "steal me I'm full of camera" either.

mine is a 6 million dollar home... fits two cameras (with lenses on), two extra lenses and a flash, plus a ton of film etc.

I could suggest the 4 million dollar home for your needs jbs.

Post by **lynt** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:00 pm

Lower pro for me.

Post by **fooishbar** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:08 pm

deviant wrote:I got a crumpler.... mega awesome... they don't scream "steal me I'm full of camera" either.

mine is a 6 million dollar home... fits two cameras (with lenses on), two extra lenses and a flash, plus a ton of film etc.

I could suggest the 4 million dollar home for your needs jbs.

agreed. lowepro bags are hella cool, but they're just 'NICK ME AND YOU'LL GET LOADS OF GLASS'.

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:28 am

I've got one of the crumplers too. Ace for travelling with, fits camera plus a bunch of other stuff and has lots of handy little stash pockets for keys, tickets, phone etc. Doesn't look half bad either. Plus as a chick I get to take it on as my "handbag" in addition to another peice of carry on luggage.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:09 pm

Anyone know if it would be any cheaper to buy new camera lenses duty free in Kuala Lumpur or just as cheap through eBay etc??

bassfreak · Post by **bassfreak** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:04 pm

breaksRbest wrote:Anyone know if it would be any cheaper to buy new camera lenses duty free in Kuala Lumpur or just as cheap through eBay etc??

Most likely cheaper on ebay I would think. Duty free tends to stock a very limited range of photographic equipment anyway

Post by **huge** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:35 pm

we just got $15k worth of nikon camera gear delivered zomg.

spazz · Post by **spazz** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:27 pm

huge wrote:we just got $15k worth of nikon camera gear delivered zomg.

Don't take it home over the weekend just yet H.

Post by **huge** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:50 pm

mental.

looks like a forensics camera with these big rim flashes on it.

same o · Post by **same o** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:53 pm

huge wrote:mental.

looks like a forensics camera with these big rim flashes on it.

you have a big rim

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:55 am

lol

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/10/balsa ... ble-2.html

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:08 pm

So it turns out Cameras are cheaper overseas.

Who would have thought.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:20 pm

word jbs
have spent nearly 5 figure sum on camera gear past few months, none of it spent in aus.

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:07 pm

What do people use for storing photos online while travelling?

I want to be able to store the orginal photos (possible RAWs in the future) online and have the ability to make location albums then link photos from those albums to other albums for viewing by friends.

Or failing that whats a good reliable online data backup site I can dump images on?

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:13 pm

hi mr travel person!

apparently there is a memory card on the market that has a wifi device in it that whenever you are near an available wifi it automatically links and uploads your files to your account on a website. pretty slick! not sure what its called but a mate does, will ask.

apparently same product came in handy for one person, who had their camera stolen, and then all these photos of the thief and friends started popping up on her website. they contained enough personal info of the theif to track em down and bust em.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:52 pm

they're an awesome idea, not too sure how 'secure' it'd be though

I think they only have SD Card versions fo them so far

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:05 pm

its called EyeFi

apparently works pretty well

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/review/eye+f ... 316537.php

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:13 pm

LOL @ this comment....

"What I want to know is, will it add WiFi internet access to my Cingular 3125? Or is it just for uploading photos?"

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:56 pm

jbs wrote:What do people use for storing photos online while travelling?

I want to be able to store the orginal photos (possible RAWs in the future) online and have the ability to make location albums then link photos from those albums to other albums for viewing by friends.

Or failing that whats a good reliable online data backup site I can dump images on?

Check this http://www.karlgrobl.com/EquipmentRevie ... torage.htm

Karl Grobl who is a photojournalist writes about his reccomendation for online storage

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:10 pm

zomg after using a Canon Powershot G9 for a week im going to ditch my dslr for general use i think. its just to clumsy to travel easily with. (then get a HV30 tbh)

such a good cheap / compact / versatile camera imo, would recommend.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:04 am

oRly nic?

i am just about to purchase

tossing between canon and that panasonic lumix lx2

it's so confusing this business. where is lachie?

bassfreak · Post by **bassfreak** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:10 pm

gnat wrote:oRly nic?

i am just about to purchase

tossing between canon and that panasonic lumix lx2

it's so confusing this business. where is lachie?

Go with the company that doesnt make vacuum cleaners or microwaves!

*catalyst · Post by *catalyst » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:23 pm

gnat wrote:oRly nic?

i am just about to purchase

tossing between canon and that panasonic lumix lx2

it's so confusing this business. where is lachie?

To the rescue! <bananaman theme>

Don't get either! The G9 replacement is out very soon so is the new Lumix LX3. LX3 would be my pick.

It's got a totally rad looking lens which will own for indoor shots!

</bananaman theme>

-Lachie

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:46 am

okay i am finally gonna get another lens. Yes Karlos you told me ages ago to get one, but now i finally realised why!

i was taking action shots in low light and the shutter speed just couldn't keep up with what i wanted to shoot. So, i have decided to get one that will cope. Done some research and this is what i think i will get -

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx

what do people think? I shoot on a Canon XT 350D

and yay for my birthday and christmas coming up, already asked the parents just to chuck in for it

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:55 am

*catalyst wrote:
gnat wrote:oRly nic?

i am just about to purchase

tossing between canon and that panasonic lumix lx2

it's so confusing this business. where is lachie?
To the rescue! <bananaman theme>

Don't get either! The G9 replacement is out very soon so is the new Lumix LX3. LX3 would be my pick.

It's got a totally rad looking lens which will own for indoor shots!

</bananaman theme>

-Lachie

what would be the RRP of the L LX3 mate?

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:12 am

lachie came in when i wasn't looking- i missed him!

yeh how much lachie?

i got the cash sitting there..

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:49 pm

not cheap fents- i looked it up and it's about $850.

i like 'nostalgia' mode though:

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/defa ... ewsId=3580

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:00 pm

cripes....$500 and i was keen. $850 you would get a proper SLR for that wouldnt you?

Post by **system** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:17 pm

jbs wrote:Soes anyone what to buy this?

*catalyst · Post by *catalyst » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:41 pm

http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sea ... asonic+lx3

LX3 Price Hunt.

-Lachie

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:45 pm

$635 is getting more reasonable. biggups Lachie.

*catalyst · Post by *catalyst » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:49 pm

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/revie ... /lx3.shtml

and

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmclx3/

For review action.

-Lachie

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:47 pm

Lizkins wrote:okay i am finally gonna get another lens. Yes Karlos you told me ages ago to get one, but now i finally realised why!

i was taking action shots in low light and the shutter speed just couldn't keep up with what i wanted to shoot. So, i have decided to get one that will cope. Done some research and this is what i think i will get -

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx

what do people think? I shoot on a Canon XT 350D

and yay for my birthday and christmas coming up, already asked the parents just to chuck in for it

lachie what do you think of my choice? good or bad for what i want it to do. generally i just want a faster shutter speed if i need it, the standard is struggling in low light

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:25 am

u fucking legend lachmonster. $635 is good. you getting one too fentswa?

*catalyst · Post by *catalyst » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:55 am

Lizkins wrote:
Lizkins wrote:okay i am finally gonna get another lens. Yes Karlos you told me ages ago to get one, but now i finally realised why!

i was taking action shots in low light and the shutter speed just couldn't keep up with what i wanted to shoot. So, i have decided to get one that will cope. Done some research and this is what i think i will get -

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx

what do people think? I shoot on a Canon XT 350D

and yay for my birthday and christmas coming up, already asked the parents just to chuck in for it

lachie what do you think of my choice? good or bad for what i want it to do. generally i just want a faster shutter speed if i need it, the standard is struggling in low light

The 100/2 is Nice, but it is 100mm, and on a 350d, thats gonna be tight. If its your first fixed focal length (prime) lens, Why not grab a nifty fifty ( 50/1.8 ) for about $150 local and see how you feel?

Have you researched the 100/2 in person? I've got one in stock at work here, more than welcome to come try it and some others.

-Lachie

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:39 pm

thanks for the advice lachie!

nah i haven't tried it, just wanting to upgrade the lens from the standard one i got. i would love to get a macro and wide-angle one too, but what i really need now is one that is better than the standard that comes with the 350D, in terms of just standard shooting people, objects and scapes

will look into the 50/1.8

thanks again, tops work!

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:17 am

I love my 50 1.2.

In fact most of my travel shots seem to be on it (obviously unless I need zoom).

Hello!

Post by **lynt** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:15 pm

50mm f/1.8 is the dream lens. Ask anybody who shoots with a Canon. I'm on my 3rd as they do break easily (hence the $150 price tag), but they are fast, have loads of contrast and take wonderfully sharp images.

Check my stream for shots with my 50mm

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:53 pm

ahhh is that the lens you always break Karlos. Was hoping you would come give your opinion.

what do you guys think of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens?

its pretty much the same as the 100, but the price tag is less, plus this lens seems more durable than the 50. i don't want to be forking out dough if the 50 breaks easily, i mean i look after my lenses, mostly because i don't want anything to break cos i can't afford to replace so easily

Post by **lynt** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:15 pm

Mine broke because I dropped them! I'm a clumsy fool.

The 85mm is a great lens, but may still be a little too far in the focal length and I'd say more than you need to spend if you're thinking of a new prime. Especially if you're a hobbyist.

50mm is basically the same view you get with your eyes, so it's good for quick composures as what you see is what you get. It is a must!

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:15 pm

yeah i know you clumsy fool

hmmm yeah for sure, however it will be a present (sort of, i will prob put in for it too), so i am okay with going for something around $300 to $400.

and just cos i am a hobbyist doesn't mean i can't get on to that sweet sweet lens action

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:37 pm

50mm 1.8 is awesome.... mine broke too... I now have another...

you can get them for $100 on ebay. $300-$400 means you could break 4 before it became more expensive. 85mm would be good for portraits but not really for general shooting.

maybe you should look at getting the Canon 50mm 1.4 USM.... Ollie has that lens, metal mount, much tougher, and a stop brighter. Better focusing motor too.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:32 pm

ohhhh i like that one, cheers Dan. I reckon that one looks the goer for sure!

lol i prob just should have asked the Olster what he has, cos his camera firing the other day was out of control, and mine was just weak in comparison.

Post by **fooishbar** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:00 pm

50mm f/1.8 is pretty weak at AF in low light when on f/1.8, and would probably be a shit of a lot better on a full-frame body than cropped. that being said, i don't regret it in the least.

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:56 pm

I'm thinking about picking up one of these as a party/night out camera. Decent high-ISO performance!

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:31 am

*catalyst wrote:
gnat wrote:oRly nic?

i am just about to purchase

tossing between canon and that panasonic lumix lx2

it's so confusing this business. where is lachie?
To the rescue! <bananaman theme>

Don't get either! The G9 replacement is out very soon so is the new Lumix LX3. LX3 would be my pick.

It's got a totally rad looking lens which will own for indoor shots!

</bananaman theme>

-Lachie

Post by **system** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:45 am

looks the shiz.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:30 am

yeh fents i'm getting one! have read reams on it- looks the goods

lachie i think i owe you a brew