TTC1700 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Quick look at some of my gear. (Top to Bottom, Left to Right) Sto-Fen Omnibounce, Gary Fong Lightsphere Canon 7D w/BG-E7, Canon T1i w/BG-E5, 24-70mm 2.8L, 16-35mm 2.8L IS II, Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 Shutter Release Cable, 2x Canon LP-E6 Battery, Giottos Rocket Blower, Canon 600EX-RT Flash 4x Sandisk Extreme 16GB CF, various SD Cards and cleaning supplies and Blackrapid RS-Sport 2 strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Picked up a new Nikon D5100 body from B&H (on sale for $550 this summer). I've just begun to put this camera through its paces but already I'm amazed at the sharpness of the images I've been getting and the low-light performance. Very, very happy with my purchase so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit 20 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 hi everybody i just got a new nikon coolpix L25 today for $ 90.00 candian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieOscar98 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) A.) I have a Nikon D50 B.) Nikkor 18-55mm Nikkor 70-30mmm C.) Camera 9/10 Lenses: 18-55mm 9/10 70-300mm 9/10 D.) Getting a Nikon D90 soon. Prime lens. Edited June 21, 2013 by TransitBusFan98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Getting a Nikon S9300 for Christmas. I would prefer a DSLR but I like being able to put my camera in my pocket. Also point and shoots are all we can afford right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 My current arsenal... Cameras: Sony DSC-W350 I mainly use this camera if I'm with my family for small trips (less than one day) and know I won't have an opportunity for transit photography. That way when they're inside a store visiting something I could stand outside and snap one or two photos. Canon Rebel T3 My main camera. It's been doing wonderful for me so far. Lens/other accessories: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II + EW-60C The combination I use the most. 50mm f/1.8 + Hoya 52mm UV Filter + ES-62 I mainly use this for night photography, but also for day photography if I don't wanna carry my kit lens around. 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III + EW-60C I interchange the lens hood with my kit lens, though I don't use this lens much in the first place. Dynatran AT-L100T Aluminum Tripod Base + Dynatran ATH-03H Aluminum Ball Head Just purchased this on Cyber Monday. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. DeLarge Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 My current arsenal... 50mm f/1.8 + Hoya 52mm UV Filter + ES-62 I mainly use this for night photography, but also for day photography if I don't wanna carry my kit lens around. With the giant inset of the lens element on the nifty fifty, that ES-62 isn't really needed...unless you want to impress someone ...or have some fun and stack it with a Nikon-style 58mm pinch cap, 52>58mm step-up ring, UV filter, and ES62 mount: I just keep the 52-58 step up on it since all my other lenses are 58mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 If anyone can answer, what are the benefits of having both a point and shoot and a DSLR? I'm getting an Nikon S9300 for Christmas to replace my Sony DSC W350 and I was thinking of getting a DSLR in the near future when I get enough money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 If anyone can answer, what are the benefits of having both a point and shoot and a DSLR? I'm getting an Nikon S9300 for Christmas to replace my Sony DSC W350 and I was thinking of getting a DSLR in the near future when I get enough money. Point and shoot: - Easier to carry around. - Cheaper. - No need to worry about extra material such as lenses, lens caps, lens hoods, cleaning equipment, etc. DSLR: - Significantly better in low light conditions, as you can adjust your ISO higher. - The different lenses express different kinds of photo settings very well. - You can start your own photography career with a DSLR camera, covering some events, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Point and shoot: - Easier to carry around. - Cheaper. - No need to worry about extra material such as lenses, lens caps, lens hoods, cleaning equipment, etc. DSLR: - Significantly better in low light conditions, as you can adjust your ISO higher. - The different lenses express different kinds of photo settings very well. - You can start your own photography career with a DSLR camera, covering some events, etc. Thanks. I'll consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hopefully planning to pick up a nikon 70-200 2.8 VRII over the break. Need a sport lens. Anyone else have any alternative suggestions for a fast sport lens? I've also considered a nikon 70-200 F4 VR that just came out but spending money on an F4 lens means losing a lot of light for indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC1700 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hopefully planning to pick up a nikon 70-200 2.8 VRII over the break. Need a sport lens. Anyone else have any alternative suggestions for a fast sport lens? I've also considered a nikon 70-200 F4 VR that just came out but spending money on an F4 lens means losing a lot of light for indoors. Try looking on Kijiji for a used Sigma 70-200 2.8. Just as sharp and you don't have to fork out the $2100 or whatever the Nikon version costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Point and shoot: - Easier to carry around. - Cheaper. - No need to worry about extra material such as lenses, lens caps, lens hoods, cleaning equipment, etc. DSLR: - Significantly better in low light conditions, as you can adjust your ISO higher. - The different lenses express different kinds of photo settings very well. - You can start your own photography career with a DSLR camera, covering some events, etc. IMO, 'easier to carry around' is the only pro in favor of a point & shoot camera. P&S cameras are indeed cheaper, but you get what you pay for. In my experience the multiple lens issue for DSLR's only comes into play if I'm either out all day and want flexibility or if I'm shooting in low light conditions - otherwise, a basic 18-55mm kit lens can be kept on the camera at all times. I know that a photographer can get great photographs with a basic point & shoot, but I've found that the typical cheap camera that you can stick in your pocket usually has simple controls that are often less-than-optimal for the transit or rail fan. My wife has a $200 Canon P&S that I bought for her a few Christmases back but I've probably taken only a dozen or so transit photos with it - it just doesn't give me the necessary controls over shutter speed and aperture to get satisfying images on a consistent basis. I guess I just don't see the point of having a camera in my pocket to capture an unexpected photographic opportunity if there's a good chance I'm going to be frustrated with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 If anyone can answer, what are the benefits of having both a point and shoot and a DSLR? I'm getting an Nikon S9300 for Christmas to replace my Sony DSC W350 and I was thinking of getting a DSLR in the near future when I get enough money. I presently carry a Canon SX40HS P&S and a Canon 50D. The P&S has a smaller sensor and thus deeper depth of field. It is less conspicuous than a DSLR. I have had 4 s-series super-zooms starting with the S2, then S5, SX20 and now the SX40. All have digital viewfinders and an optional view grid for rule of thirds, helps keep the pictures square, etc. Generally run in TV mode at 1/320. The SX40 also shoots good HD video. The 50D quickly replaced a Canon Rebel because the 50D has better low light capability. I run it with a Sigma 18-200 non-IS lens because IS doesn't work well on some moving objects. The DSLRs have a bigger sensor and a shallower depth of field than a P&S. I shoot in AV mode at F11 or F13 and adjust the ISO to get a good shutter speed. The DSLR as a bigger and brighter viewfinder, I changed the focussing screen with one having a grid on it. I chose the 50D because it has a sealed body and I didn't need video. The bus photo was taken on the SX40HS and the streetcar with the 50D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. DeLarge Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 If anyone can answer, what are the benefits of having both a point and shoot and a DSLR? I'm getting an Nikon S9300 for Christmas to replace my Sony DSC W350 and I was thinking of getting a DSLR in the near future when I get enough money. While a P&S is nice for ideal condition shots and photos can indeed rival those of a DSLR, DSLR's have much greater capabilities when it comes to manual control, DOF, image quality and shooting under more challenging conditions like at night, in low light situation like subway stations, etc. The drawback: you have to lug one around. If you want something portable to bring around for causal fanning and shots a P&S might be best. If you do a lot of fanning, hardcore fanning, feel limited by your current camera or are into photography, a DSLR would be something worth getting, or a higher end P&S such as a Canon G-series. But at the end of the day, a photo is 10% gear, 90% the person using it (the specifics are debatable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Ok. Thanks for the help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Couldnt pick up or find a 70-200 2.8 in thailand, apperently its a "special order" so i picked up a 35mm 1.8 G. Lovin it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Update: So I wasn't impressed with the quality of the Nikon S9300, so we traded it in for a Sony WX10V which should come in the mail in the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted February 25, 2013 Board Admin Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 My Digital Rebel XSi kicked the bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 IMG removed My Digital Rebel XSi kicked the bucket. This blog might help http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ok, so I was thinking that in the not so distant future I might want to get a Canon Rebel T2i or T3i and give my Sony HX10V to my brother or something. I have a question: Is a $500+ Camera still worth it if you only go fanning a few times a week? When I go fanning I'm usually out for about 8-10 hours but I because of things like work, laziness and other factors I only go about 2-3 times per week. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Its up to you on how much you want to spend on a camera. But if you feel like going to a 500+ dollar package, go for it if you feel its a good deal. a T2i or T3i isnt a bad option. You might score a used body for cheap too and whatever lens you want thats up to you. It wont matter how long you go out for and use it, it will last you. Heck i havent touched my camera for a few weeks. I have been using it to film game footage for school. But i havent shot transit with it in a month and half maybe since i've been busy and away from the hobby fot the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the info. Got a Canon rebel t2i today with the standard lens. Can't wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 My equipment history: Olympus FE170 July 2009 - December 2010 Sony Cybershot W350 - December 2010 -December 2012 Nikon Coolpix S9300 - January 2013 (Returned it to the store because I wasn't impressed with it) Sony Cybershot HX10V - January 2013- Present (Back up Camera) Canon EOS Rebel t2i - February 2013 - Present (Main Camera) I'm also looking to pick up a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens and a Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Lens 50 f/1.8 sometime this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc9426 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Gear update: Canon Rebel t2i with BE-G8 battery grip and 32g Sandisk class 10 Memory card. Lenses: (All Canon) 18-55mm Kit lens (Used for day photography) 55-250mm Lens 28mm f/2.8 lens (Older version;used for Night photography) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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