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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View Post6mm-1200mm F/1.0 throughout the focal range,
weighs 200grams
costs 200 USD
Only 80mm long and does not extend.
AND.... comes in Pastel pink
I use a Nikon D200, though I sort of retired myself from taking photographs for a few years. Really need to rectify that. I think I will need to take alot of photographs on my next trip in March; I don't travel very often, I really should make an effort to take pictures of the planes! I might get lucky and get a fancy new A330 for SIN-BNE.
My favourite lens for good bokeh is my 85mm f/1.4, a truly gorgeous softness to the image. Love it.
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Advice on bags
What bags are most people using to carry their equipment?
At the moment, I stuff everything into a Tumi backpack. The backpack is padded and I think it is meant for carrying laptops really. I've also got a Lowepro rucksack which I hardly use because it's too bulky/big and can't carry much.
I'd need a bag big enough to carry two Canon bodies; Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L, Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8 L and Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8 L lenses. A flashlight sometimes. Something big enough to hold all my barang barang (including maps, guidebook, etc) but yet not too big because I'm not a tall strapping man.
Thanks for your comments.
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Originally posted by phaleesy View PostWhat bags are most people using to carry their equipment?
At the moment, I stuff everything into a Tumi backpack. The backpack is padded and I think it is meant for carrying laptops really. I've also got a Lowepro rucksack which I hardly use because it's too bulky/big and can't carry much.
I'd need a bag big enough to carry two Canon bodies; Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L, Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8 L and Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8 L lenses. A flashlight sometimes. Something big enough to hold all my barang barang (including maps, guidebook, etc) but yet not too big because I'm not a tall strapping man.
Thanks for your comments.
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Originally posted by phaleesy View PostWhat bags are most people using to carry their equipment?
At the moment, I stuff everything into a Tumi backpack. The backpack is padded and I think it is meant for carrying laptops really. I've also got a Lowepro rucksack which I hardly use because it's too bulky/big and can't carry much.
I'd need a bag big enough to carry two Canon bodies; Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L, Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8 L and Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8 L lenses. A flashlight sometimes. Something big enough to hold all my barang barang (including maps, guidebook, etc) but yet not too big because I'm not a tall strapping man.
Thanks for your comments.
I have never gone wrong with my LowePro slingshot bag. Here is a link for it.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/...-AW,2036,4.htm
It is easy to use, access equip and it is waterproof. Great design.
Whatever you chose, given the expense of your equip - please make sure you protect it from rain!
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostThat's a whole lot of kit for a trip!. I'm still looking around for one do-it-all lens, and I think the 24-105L will suit me just fine.
But honestly, 90% of my shots are on the 24-105 - just make sure you please put a protective filter (UV) on top when brand new!
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Originally posted by rodders View PostSQflyergirl, I assume you mean the Canon 24-105L. It is a top lens and I have one. When travelling I use it all the time. Only issue is low light photos given it's F4. Inside Churches etc, I swap to a 16-35L F2.8 as I dont like to use flash out of respect.
But honestly, 90% of my shots are on the 24-105 - just make sure you please put a protective filter (UV) on top when brand new!
The only only thing that's stopping me from plonking down the money to go buy one now is the fact that's it's no faster than F4 wide open.
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Wouldn't be worried about it to be honest. Think about the type of trip you take and ask yourself if you need a super quick lens.
The lens is awesome and some prefer it over the 24-70L 2.8.
Anyway, I'm sure your the beach loving type when on holidays!
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Originally posted by phaleesy View PostWhat bags are most people using to carry their equipment?
At the moment, I stuff everything into a Tumi backpack.
Having seen the load of equipment you carry around just for photography firsthand, I'd say you could well consider a Six Million Dollar Home (Crumpler).
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Originally posted by rodders View PostThink about the type of trip you take and ask yourself if you need a super quick lens.
It's more to do with
1) Making sure other pax aren't annoyed by flash when I take pics of meals/cabin/seats , without having to resort to some ridiculous ISO number/and building up muscular arms to steady the camera
2) Taking shots of cities passing by underneath the plane at night.
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostIt's more to do with
1) Making sure other pax aren't annoyed by flash when I take pics of meals/cabin/seats , without having to resort to some ridiculous ISO number/and building up muscular arms to steady the camera
2) Taking shots of cities passing by underneath the plane at night.
I also pack a sony DSC T100 for happy snaps. Small, versatile and handy - actually it is the opposite of me. Will use the flash but a hell of a lot cheaper and versatile than my 85L prime 1.8 which is what you're looking at for night shots sans flash.
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Originally posted by phaleesy View PostWhat bags are most people using to carry their equipment?
Billingham bags are great, though very expensive. But they have a very nice feel, and they are also very practical (e.g. in opening /closing). Give them a try if you can, they're worth a look.
Some photos:
You could also get a Lowepro backpack, they're practical. The other brand (like Lowepro) you may want to consider is Tamrak.
Originally posted by Nick C View PostI dropped my 1D & 24-70L in the Forbidden City couple of days ago.... It still works fine thoughLast edited by N_Architect; 5 December 2008, 09:28 PM.
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Nick C, do you not carry two bodies as well? Which bag are you using?
All these bags are too masculine looking! I think I need to design a girly bag myself! I only need a bag that's big enough for two bodies and a few lenses, and yet still small looking for a girl. Pastel colours in pink or baby blue would be nice too.
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