da1lyoperations Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Yeah sweet. Hit me up if you ever come through Sydney. The store I work at has most films, for reasonable prices. Right now I'm looking at getting this for a similar purpose. Graffiti documentation/possible paid work. + It's completely weather sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 For sure. Can't promise I'll even be going to australia though. Plans change so quickly. Can anyone speak from experience/knowledge greater than mine regarding the nikon FA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Haha, da1ly, that's what I thought of recommending first (a "pro" DSLR), but then I thought 'wait a second, maybe ask first what the budget is".. ..also these things are really a pita for carrying around all day! Acer, I don't know how ambitious you are (regarding 'brushing your skills up'), but if I were you I'd definately take the Nikon, practice a bit, then take it on the road and use it. It's a fucking great camera, easy and intuitive to use, and it's tough. It's not that hard to get exposure right and focus on a subject that stands there! I don't know where you are, but modern labs do the scanning for you for just a few bucks with the developing, so you have a) developed negatives b) scans on a cd and c) prints of 36 shots for like a tenner (over here). The zooms you mentioned are not that awesome, but maybe will suffice totally for what you're doing. What's your flickr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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acer910 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Haha, da1ly, that's what I thought of recommending first (a "pro" DSLR), but then I thought 'wait a second, maybe ask first what the budget is".. ..also these things are really a pita for carrying around all day! Acer, I don't know how ambitious you are (regarding 'brushing your skills up'), but if I were you I'd definately take the Nikon, practice a bit, then take it on the road and use it. It's a fucking great camera, easy and intuitive to use, and it's tough. It's not that hard to get exposure right and focus on a subject that stands there! I don't know where you are, but modern labs do the scanning for you for just a few bucks with the developing, so you have a) developed negatives b) scans on a cd and c) prints of 36 shots for like a tenner (over here). The zooms you mentioned are not that awesome, but maybe will suffice totally for what you're doing. What's your flickr ? Ambitious in the way that I've really got nothing to do for the next few months, and there once was a time when I shot film regularly. So I think I'll get back into it. That was the impression I got from some online review I read. Supposedly way ahead of its time, and it sells for more used now then it did brand new when it was released. I'm sure if they put it on a CD for you then they would put it on a flash drive instead? I don't often zoom in too much, I usually just take landscape photos, or pictures of things right in front of me. I'm sure you'll get a better idea from my flickr. Keep in mind I'm nio professional photographer... just a kid who started documenting freight monikers then started travelling :lol: flickr.com/benjamin_superbum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I meant 'ambitious to learn how to use a manual camera properly', since you can't check on a display whether everything was right, but have to be able to rely on your skills / have to exactly know what you're doing or else you'll have missed / fucked up the shot. If you've already been shooting film for a while once you'll know whether you'll be willing to deal with it I guess. I always took the CD they gave me and backed up the data to a harddrive, never asked them to put it on a stick but I guess it shouldn't be a problem? Some nice shot on your stream, the 'food mart' shot for example I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Yea I hear ya, I was thinking about that the other night. I guess the only way to ensure you got a decent shot is to "bracket" and get multiple shots of the same thing with different settings. I hate that there were telephone lines in that shot, but the colors were good. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Be careful with these old dslr's. The high iso's will suck so many balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yeah, I wouldn't be using it for high ISO stuff anyway. Only need it for the build of it. But I'm now going to be getting a new 5D Mkii from Canon, so that's sorted it for me, haha. Going to pick up a 17-40 and 35 f/2 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Good call I'm getting the 5d II next week as well. Business isn't good enough to get the 3... The upside to my 1d over the 5 is the AF. That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I will be needing something in that range as well, but will likely go Nikon, D7000. Just used a friends 5D MKII for an afternoon, together with this super funky lens, I liked it, the camera itself - it's nicer than then Nikon, really, design wise, it's rounder, it's lighter.. ..but, having used Nikon the last year I really got used to them / got fond of them. One main aspect is, really, I can 'hang' the camera in the buckled fingers of my hand, and it doesn't slip off - Canons grip is smaller / thinner, so it slips immediately. Oh I so wish they'd build cameras in different sizes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I used a buddy's D7000 for a shoot and liked it more than my K7. of course, i really don't like my k7 that much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 So i know this is the camera thread but i might as well ask about flash here. I found a used nikon sb600 (great condition) online for $180 and i also found a used nikon sb700 for $250. Is it worth paying the extra $70 for the sb700? I would much rather save the $70 but if the sb700 is much better then i i will get it because I don't buy equipment that often. Anyone have both of these? used both? I won't be using the flash THAT often, I take photos at events once in a while and I am also going to be doing some portraits. I will be using it on camera. It would be cool if you guys could help me out, i was planning on getting one of them next weekend! And before anyone says "google it" i have, and i've read about both, i'm leaning towards the 600 because the advantages of the 700 i've read don't seem to be THAT much more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Well I guess read the following, then decide for yourself... http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb700.htm (scroll down, below the 2nd picture) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 save and buy a 700 or 910 new for the warranty. Flash opens up a world of possibilities, it's a good investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'll sell you my SB-28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Also selling a Yashica 124G, Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron, Leica M4 body, Nikon F100 with MB-15 battery grip and 50mm f/1.8D. And a complete Bronica SQ-AI kit with 80mm f/2.8, 40mm f/4, waist level finder, non-metered prism, speed grip, 120 back, 220 back + all hoods/caps and a Hoya R72 infrared filter. Just since we're talking about cameras..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 We're taking similar paths. As long as you keep your gr1! I got my mk II Saturday. Looking forward to trying some new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Word, I'm hoping to get mine next week! Definitely keeping the GR1 along with the M6+35mm and G2+28mm for all personal stuff. That's all I use now really, will be interesting to start shooting digitally again. Keen on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. I think i am going to take my chances with the used sb600, I don't have enough $ for a new 700 or 910. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsysue Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Why you getting rid of all those cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Because I did this today - Haha. Merry Christmas to myself. Hey Q, I got your zine, didn't check the post at work for a while though so i just saw it. It was super rad though, best one I've seen, ever. So thank you! I sent yours out late too. Apologies, retail Christmas means I'm getting slammed from all angles. Hopefully you'll be getting it soon though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That's awesome daily! How much did you get all of that for? just got my sb600. It's brand new the guy still had it in the box and everything! Can't wait to try it out but i still have finals this week -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsysue Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Glad you liked the zine. Those cameras look heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I perused a few pages back and didn't see it covered, so sorry. Years back this thread directed me towards a decent camera that has now finally bitten the dust. SO. I'm looking for a point and shoot, I'm not a photographer, just memento type shit, possibly rugged? I'd like to take it hiking/snowshoeing etc, I know I like AA vs battery packs and I'd like to spend less than $250... it seems like thats a hard price point for good rugged... thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 try looking at the pentax WG-2 or WG-1. it's right in your price range. takes nice photos, is waterproof, shockproof, weather and dust sealed so you can smoke pcp around it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HF Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Also selling a Yashica 124G, Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron, Leica M4 body, Nikon F100 with MB-15 battery grip and 50mm f/1.8D. And a complete Bronica SQ-AI kit with 80mm f/2.8, 40mm f/4, waist level finder, non-metered prism, speed grip, 120 back, 220 back + all hoods/caps and a Hoya R72 infrared filter. Just since we're talking about cameras..... Do you still have the bronica or the yashica 124g? My dude is looking for a 124g, and although I just got a bronica s2a, i might not be able to pass a deal on a sq with a 40mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HF Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Also, just picked up this Nikon S3, what an awesome camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da1lyoperations Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do you still have the bronica or the yashica 124g? My dude is looking for a 124g, and although I just got a bronica s2a, i might not be able to pass a deal on a sq with a 40mm I still have both man, I have the Yashica here and I'm getting the Bronica back off a mate this week. Let me know if you're interested in either. I'm going away in just over a week so they won't be going anywhere for at least a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Harris Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 i got an olympus XA2 from santa, only problem is i'm having quite a bit o' grief trying to find the correct battery for it... i've got SR44s recommended by one person, another boy told me to get a weincell MRB675... just tried that an nae joy... any help at all would be much appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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