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Just upgraded my Nikon D70 to a Nikon D300.
I purchased this brand new on ebay from a power seller from Melbourne with 1000 sales. Paid 5 weeks ago, but still no camera. Police will be involved. Not a happy chappy at the moment as I stand to lose $2000
I just want my new baby

That sucks bad! I hope it turns up or that its covered by insurance. Whats the sellers ID so nobody on here makes the same mistake?

Niscell- He's currently suspended from selling
No insurance as it wasnt through paypal

Fuck man. Track him down.

i want a d300. badly,

we got a d300 at work its rad as.

looking at this little leica to replace my happy snapper



other than that it would be the canon sd 700 IS

what about the panasonic lumix nhd posted?

very confusing!

any thoughts bamm bamm?

lumix variant is 98% the same, 50% less, next gen of those cameras are due out soon.

^^ go into a shop and play with the panasonic.....

you will buy it after that

bassfreak wrote:Niscell- He's currently suspended from selling
No insurance as it wasnt through paypal

FUCK dude, that is shithouse....

Always use paypal, if they don't have more than 50 feedback then use escrow, COULD NOT for puting $2K up with no security or insurance, advice not much good to you now though commiserations and good luck with the police.

nhd wrote:lumix variant is 98% the same, 50% less, next gen of those cameras are due out soon.

thank you

boo to black being 100 bucks more

interesting reviews re troubles with RAW but this wouldn't be a problem for what i want it for

what the comparable canon would be i wonder

Just bought a 5D, pick it up tomorrow. Awesome.

5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D 5D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

excitement

looking forward to seeing some pics

Haha, me too!

Bought it off a guy here in Melbourne, really random that he was selling it. Cheaper than what I would have picked it up in Japan for, even more so when I considered paying duty on it on the way back.

Pick it up tomorrow night. Rad.

For Sale:

Canon EOS 3
Canon EOS 33
Canon EOS 500

PM me if interested in any

So I've been looking at Nikon vs Canon over the last few days cause my 450d is really too small for my hands so I'd like to upgrade before I go away.

Now, lenses aside (which I know is a big ask): Are Nikon's more "usable". They seem to have a few features that really make sense to me, like the reset oft changed options thing, and they also seem to have less obscuration through menu for some functions.

But this is all from reading on the internets.

Anyone have first hand experience?

there are heaps of reveiws (as you know) that compare them...... most of the reveiwers have first and experience.... bottom line is really personal preference. Go into a shop and play around with them for a while, go through the menus and take a few snaps. You'll find that the larger canons have the same menu system as your current model (the buttons are in different spots however

they are both gong to take awesome shots.

Nikon have long been known for having 'better' ergonomics.

The Canon 40D goes a way to make EOS bodies comfier, with the new shaped/contoured grip section.

I use nikon bits and tend to find them a bit more logical.

Best to pop into a good camera shop (ahem!) and ask one of the experienced and knowledgable staff (*cough*) to have a tinker with both.

Ultimately, spend less on the camera and more on lens/es. Get the cheapest body that SUITS you and spend up on glass.

-Lachie

You can't really tell from a few minutes though.

Are there places that rent bodies?

The only reason I really want to upgrade is I realised I'm not holding the 450d right, which gives me a cramp in my little finger after a while (or after lots of pick up put downs). When I held a 40D it just felt better. I like the wheel better than the directional keys too, not that it really matters.

jbs wrote:You can't really tell from a few minutes though.

Are there places that rent bodies?

The only reason I really want to upgrade is I realised I'm not holding the 450d right, which gives me a cramp in my little finger after a while (or after lots of pick up put downs). When I held a 40D it just felt better. I like the wheel better than the directional keys too, not that it really matters.

Have you considered a battery grip for your 450? I have big hands so a battery grip was a big help when I had a 400D. Michaels do rentals - http://www.michaels.com.au/pages/servic ... t-hire.php

jbs wrote:
Are there places that rent bodies?

BammBamm wrote:

jbs wrote:You can't really tell from a few minutes though.

Are there places that rent bodies?

The only reason I really want to upgrade is I realised I'm not holding the 450d right, which gives me a cramp in my little finger after a while (or after lots of pick up put downs). When I held a 40D it just felt better. I like the wheel better than the directional keys too, not that it really matters.

Have you considered a battery grip for your 450? I have big hands so a battery grip was a big help when I had a 400D. Michaels do rentals - http://www.michaels.com.au/pages/servic ... t-hire.php

It's actuall a 400d, I was tired when I wrote that.

Haven't looked at battery grip, will have a go today!

Thanks.

We have cheap EOS 400D bodies at work, $660.

http://www.vanbar.com.au/catalogue/index.php

-Lachie

*catalyst is there heaps of difference between the 40D and the 400D - ie what extra will I be getting if I upgrade?

I assume the 400D lenses will fit the 40D?

elly - the 400D is below the 40D in the Canon heirarchy

The canons go like this:

400D <- basic
40D
5D
1D <- super

yes I know Oli, that is why I am asking him what extra I will be getting if I upgrade from the 400D to the 40D and whether my 400D lenses will fit the 40D Have you been drinking, boy How are you anywayz? What's new in Melbourne?

heh... the 40D has liveview, the DIGIC III processor, larger screen, partial weather sealing.

as for me... yeah i'm ok. I bought a 30D not long ago and i've played around with a 40 but don't really want one.

cool

I will prolly stick with my 400D as I am very happy with it... maybe get a macro lens and some other bits and bobs instead of upgrading (in the unlikely event I actually have some spare cash!)

elysium wrote:cool

I will prolly stick with my 400D as I am very happy with it... maybe get a macro lens and some other bits and bobs instead of upgrading (in the unlikely event I actually have some spare cash!)

Tax return soon

ely,

With cameras, unless there is a feature that you *require* then upgrading won't net you a whole lot of difference.

Lenses, thats where you want to drop cash.

If you are in the Canon system, most of the 'good lenses' are in'EF Mount' which means they'll fit any Canon EOS body.

'EF-S Mount' only fit the cropped (1.6x) bodies, so 400D/450D/40D/30D etc.

Lenses/Flashes will get you better results than any change in camera body will.

Also peeps, we've got a June sale on so pop in and we'll do a stupid deal for you on stuff we don't want, but you do!

-Lachie

bassfreak wrote:Just upgraded my Nikon D70 to a Nikon D300.
I purchased this brand new on ebay from a power seller from Melbourne with 1000 sales. Paid 5 weeks ago, but still no camera. Police will be involved. Not a happy chappy at the moment as I stand to lose $2000
I just want my new baby

As an update on my previous post. I never did get my camera. The police executed a search warrant and arrested the seller a couple of weeks ago. The guy ripped off a total of $30,000 off people on ebay. He confessed to having a gambling problem and all $30,000 was lost at Crown Casino. The court case is in September, but the officer I have been dealing with thinks they may borrow some money from family to pay me back before the case goes to court as the judge is likely to be more leniant on them. I am sceptical.

On a lighter note, I have just purchased another Nikon D300 on ebay. Have used paypal this time which now offers a $20,000 gaurantee, which will help me sleep better at night!

Has anyone ever bough stuff ogg Gumtree before. Have never used it before. My first impression is there may be a lot of hot property in there.

Check this listing:

http://www.melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-S ... dZ58069987

A package for $550 which is easily worth $1700-$2000

Aperture vs. Lightroom?

Lightroom.

BammBamm wrote:Lightroom.

srsly.

Canon EOS 1000D
* 10.1 megapixels CMOS sensor
* Up to 3 frames per second
* 7-point wide-area Autofocus
* DIGIC III processor
* 2.5-inch LCD with Live View mode
* Self-Cleaning Image Sensor

The Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR is a DSLR that fulfils your photographic desires in a lightweight and ergonomically designed body. With a 10.1 megapixels CMOS sensor inside to capture remarkable image detail and sharpness, this image sensor enables users to develop A4-size prints and retainable image quality even when cropping your image. To capture dramatic mid-action shots, the Canon EOS 1000D offers a continuous burst shooting of large JPEG images at speeds of up to 3 frames per second, until the memory card is full. A wide-area Auto Focus System uses 7 separate focusing point to lock onto subject fast and the central focus point enables focusing even under low-light or low-contrast conditions.

Live view. SICK.

$1000. Crazy.

bassfreak wrote:

bassfreak wrote:Just upgraded my Nikon D70 to a Nikon D300.
I purchased this brand new on ebay from a power seller from Melbourne with 1000 sales. Paid 5 weeks ago, but still no camera. Police will be involved. Not a happy chappy at the moment as I stand to lose $2000
I just want my new baby

As an update on my previous post. I never did get my camera. The police executed a search warrant and arrested the seller a couple of weeks ago. The guy ripped off a total of $30,000 off people on ebay. He confessed to having a gambling problem and all $30,000 was lost at Crown Casino. The court case is in September, but the officer I have been dealing with thinks they may borrow some money from family to pay me back before the case goes to court as the judge is likely to be more leniant on them. I am sceptical.

On a lighter note, I have just purchased another Nikon D300 on ebay. Have used paypal this time which now offers a $20,000 gaurantee, which will help me sleep better at night!

Has anyone ever bough stuff ogg Gumtree before. Have never used it before. My first impression is there may be a lot of hot property in there.

Check this listing:

http://www.melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-S ... dZ58069987

A package for $550 which is easily worth $1700-$2000

jeebus chirst what a story. i hope you get the cashola back

just picked up a half frame canon
72 shots on one roll

Hey gang.

I'm whoring it up a bit here but no shit checkout our ebay shit!

here!

If that link is dead, checkout 'vanbarauctions' on ebay au.

I'm adding a swag of stuff that is good!~ Nikon Lenses/Bodies next followed by all sorts of old school delights!

-Lachie

*catalyst wrote:Hey gang.

I'm whoring it up a bit here but no shit checkout our ebay shit!

here!

If that link is dead, checkout 'vanbarauctions' on ebay au.

I'm adding a swag of stuff that is good!~ Nikon Lenses/Bodies next followed by all sorts of old school delights!

-Lachie

I like the look of the Nikkor 55m f 2.8 Micro!
Which Vanbar store do you work in? I drop into the North Melbs store now and then for inkjet consumables (your quite competitive for those)

This is my new baby: Nikon 70-200 F 2.8 VR
Loving it so far!

I'm in carlton. Dude that 55/2.8 is sick, it has a really stiff focussing ring- I thought this was bad. But I used it, to test it- and I had to contain myself.

:O

Re: 70-200VR -

"Fuck you, I'm jealous"

-Lachie

I'll be keeping my eye on that auction!
Let's hope my tax refund arrives soon!

Here's my new baby. Well honestly this is my first camera i've owned in years! Got it for $200 on ebay

2.7”1 Widescreen touch-panel LCD
8.1 MegaPixel
Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design
4GB Internal Memory.

I just like the design. Read good reviews bout it and it's so compact. Will be good for takin snaps at gigs etc.

picked up a minox 35EL and an agfa isola 1
now waiting on the post man

I can't tell my right from my left!

4Gb internal memory is pretty scweet tho'

brb in left-right fail

it's on the right side you nong

ahahahaha, stoopid me

unless you were planning on taking myspace-style shots of yourself all the time... which I would understand.

Can someone tell me about Canon speedlites?
I wish to purchase one, id love it to be able to shoot off camera wirelessly, what will i need.

1Ds MarkII is mine!

Have a 50mm f1.4
24mm f2.8 will be next, then after that? 70-200 f2.8, or any other recommendations?

The 1Ds has a wireless transmitter yes?

I use a Canon Speedlite 430ex and a Canon ST-E2 for wireless triggering.

The Speedlite 550ex can be a master & slave, where as the 430ex is slave only.

Both are E-TTL, however the 430ex only E-TTL via the ST-E2. 3rd party (cheap) transmitters don't offer E-TTL so you have to manually set your shutter / aperture according to the flash. Time consuming and lame. E-TTL or nothing else.

If the 1Ds MK2 can act as a master, then you only need a 430ex, else it's a 430ex and ST-E2.



The 50mm f/1.4 is awesome. Coupled with a 28mm f/2.8 you will be pretty right, if you want length it's the question of length, aperture and budget. Things can get quite expensive. I bought a 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM for around $1000 second hand. While the f/4.5-5.6 looks bad on paper, it has been responsible for some pretty crisp clean shots ie:


Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 1000
Exposure Bias: -2/3 EV

We should chat at length when you get close to buying a telephoto, I've been in the market before.

I've got 70-200mm f2.8 and it's sharp as fuck. My fave lens hands down, with the only real con being I sometimes have a hard time finding excuses to use it. I tossed up between the non IS and IS 2.8 version's and found that I didn't need the IS that much and that the non IS was sharper.

Heya.

I need a camera bag which can fit my 400d (with battery expansion) a small prime lense and a larger Tamron zoom.

At the moment I have a Lowepro bag which can fit the camera with either lense but doens't have a compartment for the other lense.

What brands are good?

What do people have?

Soes anyone what to buy this?