What Camera/Lens do you currently use?

[David]

Hi everyone! Feel free to post your camera, lens, flash, accessories, etc and of course your wishlist.

Camera:

Using a brand newish Canon EOS 450D

Lenses:

Canon EF-S 18-55 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II


Accessories:

Manfrotto 190XPROB - 486RC2 Ballhead


Wishlist/Need to get:

Fixed Fisheye Lens

:D

[talan]

Camera:

Canon EOS 400D



Lenses:

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8II
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8L USM
Flashes / Accessories:

2x Cactus KF36
Cactus V4 wireless trigger and 2x receivers
YongNuo wireless shutter release
Dakine camera backpack of some sort
Canon bag of some sort
Flash stands, holders, umbrellas, gels, etc.
Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod with 476RC2 ball head
Wishlist:

More money
More time
More L lenses $$$ :eek:
More flashes
Im sure the list goes on :D but those are the things on top of my mind at the moment.

[Haim]

I think i posted the gear i have in the other thread...but... :

- Nikon D700+MB-D10
- Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G
- Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G
- Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
- Nikkor 85mm f/1.4
- Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR
- SB-900 & SB-600



Group shot with D700 and 50mm 1.8 nikon
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3469559971_a1e860068b.jpg

wishlist

- Nikon 105mm f/2.8vr micro <----------GOT IT!!!!
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 af-s VRII
- MANY MANY Pocket Wizards
- More strobes
the list will go and go and go.....

[David]

Talan i got a 50mm 1.8 II tonight haha, its great for speed and some good looking shots! might put some of the photos i shot with it tonight on my flickr

[talan]

Oh you copy! :p

For noob Canon users I fully recommend going EF 50mm F1.8 II if you are looking to upgrade from your kit lense. The lense is cheap as hell and you can get some pretty nice images from it. Also having a prime lens teaches you to compose pics and not be lazy and just zoom in/out.

In saying that the 'nifty fifty' has a lot of flaws e.g. the cheap plastic construction, noisy and slow autofocus, and some people have issues with backfocusing.

Look forward to your detailed review and photos Dave!

[Haim]

Look forward to your detailed review and photos Dave!

oh, so are you guys interested in review? if so i can do something? i got a few lenses sitting here....

[talan]

oh, so are you guys interested in review? if so i can do something? i got a few lenses sitting here....

Haim if you are keen to review your Carl Zeiss lenses then go ahead feel free to in the lenses and accessories forum. It will probably cause a lot of people to have huge overdrafts or credit card debts though... :)

[EGD]

Camera:
Nikon D700

Lens:
Nikkor 14-24 F2.8N
Nikkor 24-70 F2.8N
Nikkor 80-200 F2.8 AF-S
Nikkor 85 F1.4 AF
Nikkor 105 F2 DC
Tamron 90 F2.8 Di Macro
Carl Zeiss Distagon 35 F2
Carl Zeiss Makro Planar 50 F2

Lights:
Nikkon SB900
Nikkon SB600
Bowens Gemini 400w twin light kit with location battery pack

Accessories:
Car Rig shot setup
Honl Photo speed strap
Honl Photo speed grids
Honl Photo snoot 5" and 8"
Manfroto tripod and head
5 light stands
reflectors
3x Bowens 3in1 umberrellas
120x90cm softbox
Cybersync Radio remote trigger and receviers
and heaps of other stuff that i can't remember . . .

[EGD]

oh ya and the wish list:

Nikon D3X, AF-S 200 F2, AF-S 300 F2.8
Phase one digital back and lots and lots of lights and battery pack . .

dreams are always free :D:D

[TakeiTeg]

god damn it, all those stuff you have David cost more then a lot of cars lol.

my equipment

Body:
-Canon 1000D

Lenses:
-Tamron A16 17-50mm f2.8
-Canon 55-250mm USM IS

Flash:
-Canon 430EXII
-Gary Fong diffuser kit

Next List of good for later this year:
-Canon 40D
-Canon 70-200 f2.8L

[EGD]

hehe eric, make sure you go for the 70-200 f2.8 "IS", u will regret if not going for the IS version

[irangejuice]

Damn you guys have some mighty fine toys.

My aging camera: Canon Digital RebelXT (350D) with a grip for extra l33tness.

Lenses: EF 50mm 1.8 and Sigma 18-200mm Fsomething.

used to have more but have since slowed down in the photoshoot department so have trimmed down. I refuse to buy any more gear until i've exhausted this set! heh

[tomberkley]

Some nice gear guys, im like david have just entered the dslr world this year.

So far i have:

Canon eos 40d

Efs 18-55 no suprises there

Canon EF 15mm 1:f2.8 fisheye (good fun)
Want:
Will be getting a 50mm 1.8 soon, everyone should have one of those. tho i will prob use my fish insted, but it is a super sharp lens.
A Good flash prob 480 of a 580.
I would like any l series but dont need till i have got a better understanding of my 40.

Shot
Tom

[creepdontsleep]

Camera:
Sony Alpha200

Lenses:
Sony 18-70mm F3.5 Kit Lens
Sony 28mm F2.8 Fixed
Sony 50mm F1.4 Fixed
Sony 16mm F2.8 Fixed Fisheye

Flash:
Sony Flash - HVL-F36AM

Accessories:
Sony Vertical Grip
Benro Tripod

Wishlist:
Sony Alpha900 + Vertical Grip
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro lens
Sony Carl Zeiss - Vario Sonnar T 16-35 F2.8 lens

[Haim]

thought you wanted a 'A900'.....get a nikon boi!

[creepdontsleep]

thought you wanted a 'A900'.....get a nikon boi!

haha.. oops typo.. nahhh i'll stick to sony :)

[weka2000]

Canon 1Dsmk3

17-40L F4
24-105L F4
70-200L F2.8
300L F4

580 ex + 580II ex flash

other bits and bobs

[Zeiss]

wow
here we go :)

Nikon D3
Nikon D90 + Nikon MB-D80
Nikon FE2
Nikon FE + Nikon MD12 + Nikon 50 1.4D (still my baby and my favourite)
+ lots of vintage film cameras

SB800 x3

Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX(Y)
Sigma 50-150 2.8 EX(Y)
Sigma 24-70 2.8 EX IF(Y)
Sigma 100-300 4 EX(Y)
Sigma 50 1.4 EX (Y)(Y)(Y)
Sigma 70 2.8 EX macro(Y)
Sigma 2x DG EX converter

Nikon 18-105 VR
Nikon 24 3.5 PC-E (Y)(Y)(Y)
Nikon 35 1.8G
Nikon 85 1.8D
Nikon 135 2 DC(Y)

have sold:
Sigma 180 3.5 EX macro
Nikon AF-S 80-200 2.8 (yeah so regretted it!!!!!) :confused:

wish list?
upgrade Nikon 85 1.8D to 1.4D IF
upgrade Sigma 100-300 4 to 120-300 2.8
Nikon 45 2.8 PC-E
also, can I try a Sigma 200-500 2.8 :D

[Haim]

Good on u for joining mate! ^^ post ur pix!

[BaNaNaMaN]

We have,

2 x Nikon D200 bodies
1 x Nikon D70 + Kitlens (for sale)
1 x Nikon SB600
1 x Sigma 70-200 2.8
1 x Sigma 50-500 4.5
1 x Sigma 17-35 3.5
1 x Nikon 50 1.4
1 x Nikon 18-55 kit lens
2 x Romote shutter releases
1 x Tripod
1 x Monopod
Speed flash defuser

Soon to add either Nikon D300 body or a Nikon 18-55 F2.8

Wishlist would be a D3x with a Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VR

[weka2000]

also, can I try a Sigma 200-500 2.8 :D
I have a mono pod if you cant hand hold it :rolleyes:
The sigma 120-300 F2.8 is a nice lens but not weather proof :(

[Raikyn]

Canon 400D
Canon 1DMk2n

EF-S 10-22
EF-S 18-55
EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
EF 50 1.4
EF 70-200 f4L
EF 75-300
EF 400 5.6L
MP-E 65
Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro

Canon 430ex
manfrotto tripod thingy

Telescope for moon shots :)
Bits and pieces

[availablelight]

canon 350D
canon 40D

canon 70-200 f/2.8L
canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS
canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5
canon 50 f/1.8
sigma 50-500 f/4-6.3
sigma 30 f/1.4

kenko extn tubes EF
canon 580EX
canon 430EX

tons of other bits n pieces as well as some kit lenses

[Zeiss]

thanks weka2000 :) you're the man but I do need at least 2 tripods to use that beast lol, heard that it needs it's own battery to autofocus!!!!! wonder why they don't make any olympus mount lol, 2x 500mm @f2.7 = a shocking 1000mm f2.8!!!!!

[Haim]

i just got my Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR wow... what an amazing lens.... i'm in love!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3659745172_b6e61a1fc5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/haimsadia/3659745172/)

will get more photos from it.... soonish...

[James]

I have an old Canon 300D, Not too great but it takes alright photos ha.

[Haim]

^^^ i didnt know you had a dslr james.... start buying lenses!

[Sancho]

Canon 5DII
Canon 40D

Canon 24-70 2.8 L
Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS
Canon 17-55 2.8 IS
Canon 100 2.8 macro
Canon 50mm 1.4
sigma 10-20
(looks around, pretty sure thats all the lenses LOL)

Canon 550 Ex Flashgun
4 x Nikon SB-28 flash guns
Cybersync wireless flash trigger and 4 x receivers
too many stands and tripods and monopods and filters and nrackets and bags and gadgets to list :)

Studio Gear
3 x 600w/s strobes
1 x 300w/s strobe
3.5m Backdrop
various reflectors and plugs and cables and crap.

In short WAY too much geear :\

Wishlist
A lot more skill in portrait lighting
Canon 16-35II 2.8 or 17-40 (havnt decided, just something wider on the full frame)

[talan]

^^^Nice list Sancho - you have a couple of items that are on my future purchases list :p

[psychrn]

I have the Canon 300D
Canon 18-55
Canon 50 mm F 1.8
Sigma 28-105 2.8-4 which is giving me error 99 messasges at mo
Canon 90-300 4.5-5.6
Speedlite 420 ex

[Redal]

I have

Bodies-
Canon 1dmk2n
Canon 5d
Canon 10d

Lenses
Canon 50mmf1.8
Canon 85mm1.8
Canon 100mmf2.8 Macro
Canon 300mmf2.8
Canon 17-40mmf2.8
Canon 100-300mmf5.6
Canon 1.4x TC
Sigma 15mm f2.8 fisheye
Sigma 20mmf1.8
Sigma 2x TC
Tamron 35-105mmf2.8

Lights
Sigma 500dg super X2
Nikon SB-24
Nikon SB -25
AB 800
Whitelighting 1600
Vagabond 1 and 2
Cybersync triggers X3
Plus some studio strobes and bits and pieces

[Haim]

you have some serious gear there matey.... good stuff... hmmm

[Redal]

you have some serious gear there matey.... good stuff... hmmm


Thanks , just need more time to use it :)

[alasta]

Hi, everyone. This seems like a good place to introduce myself.

Currently I have:
Nikon D40
18-55mm (that's the old non-VR version)
55-200mm VR
SB-400 speedlight
Lowepro Micro Trekker 100 (for when I want to carry all my gear) and D-Res 40AW (for when I want to travel light).

At some stage this year I want to replace the 18-55mm with an 18-105VR and I guess I should also get myself a decent tripod.

At the moment I don't have a lot of money to spend on gear or time to spend on using it, but nevertheless I'm thrilled with the results that I'm getting out of this kit. I picked up the D40 for a very sharp price late last year and whilst this model is getting a bit long in the tooth I can see it serving me well for at least another couple of years.

[Dot]

Hi All,

New here. I spend most of my time in the French Alps (although I'm originally from Taihape)

Kit
Body = Sony Alpha A700 with battery Grip
Lens = Sony 20mm, Sony 18-250mm and Sony 500mm reflex.

Whish list= keep getting ski shots in the alps then return home in a couple of years (and start getting some Carl Zeiss lenses)

[smurff]

OOHHHH another sony person :D

Hello! :P

-smurff

[Rick0r]

Nikon D60

AF-S 18-55mm Nikkor f/3.5-5.6G ED DX
AF-S 55-200mm Nikkor f/4-5.6G ED DX
AF 50mm Nikkor f/1.8

Nikon SB-600
Gorillapod SLR

[Dot]

OOHHHH another sony person :D

Hello! :P

-smurff


Hey Smurff.

[Haim]

Nikon D60

AF-S 18-55mm Nikkor f/3.5-5.6G ED DX
AF-S 55-200mm Nikkor f/4-5.6G ED DX
AF 50mm Nikkor f/1.8

Nikon SB-600
Gorillapod SLR

oh! another NIKON poerson hahhaa thank god for that i thought that i was one of the only ones apart from 2 or 3 others on here!

welcome mate dont forget our 2 weekly comp and meet threads

[Ben]

List in here
http://ben-sketchbook.blogspot.com/2006/08/equipment-list-my-tools.html

Mostly Nikon gears and it's growing/shrinking...

I started with a Canon new F-1 AE with bunch of FD lenses.
Later add EOS 620 when it was first introduced.
The F1 was stolen loooong time ago and switched to Nikon with F4.
I sold EOS recurrently.

My current main body is D200.

[robo git]

My Gear:

Bodies:

Canon 350D
Canon 350D with 850nm IR conversion (Got this one last night!)


Zoom Lenses:

Tamron 19-35mm f3.5-4.5
Canon 24-105 f4L IS
Canon 75-300mm f4-5.6 IS
Osawa Manufacturing Corporation 80-205mm f4.5 FD mount (With 2x FD Teleconverter and FD-EF adapter


Prime Lenses:

Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
Sigma 30mm f1.4
Canon "Nifty Fifty" 50mm f1.8 Mk II (Destroyed this tonight, oops, have already ordered another, have FD-mount equivilent also)
Lensbaby 3G (50mm f2 selective focus lens) with wide-, tele- and macro-attachments & multiple manual aperture discs.
Canon 100mm f2


Lights & Other Accessories:

Canon 430 EX II
Off-camera TTL cord
Orbis Ringflash-adapter
Joby GorillaPOD SLR Zoom
Generic-brand Steel Tripod (Manfroto clone)




Uh... I've got other lenses too, these are just the ones I use regularly - NOT because I'm pro (I'm REALLY not) but because I like to play :o

[Rick0r]

oh! another NIKON poerson hahhaa thank god for that i thought that i was one of the only ones apart from 2 or 3 others on here!

welcome mate dont forget our 2 weekly comp and meet threads

Cheers ears :D Shall take a look at the compos.

[Kelsonmassif]

Far out people have got some intense gear in here, need to see some pics from some of those exotic lenses i reckon (Y)

heres my chump stake setup

Bodies
Nikon D200
Nikon D70

Lenses
Nikkor 12-24 f/4
Nikkor 18-70 f/3.5-4.5
Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8

Lights
SB-800
SB-600

Accessories
All sorts of random stuff

[NikonF4s]

NikonF4s
NikonD2x
NikonD3

Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 AF-S DX
Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 AF-S N
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 AF-S VR
Nikkor 16mm Fisheye f2.8
Nikon 50mm f1.8

SB800

Quantum Setup
Two heads, two batteries, set of FreeXwire Slaves.

3 x Elinchrom heads in a travel pack.

[Spacemunkie]

Canon:
400D
40D & BG-E2N

50/1.8II
50/2.5 macro
70-200 4L
Sigma 10-20
Sigma 150-500 OS
Tamron 17-50 (for sale!)
430 EXII & Flashwaves triggers

Other stuff:
Nikon FE & 50 1.4 AIS
Minolta X370s, 35/2.8, 50/1.4
Pentax P30, 28/2.8, 50/1.7
Canonet G3 QL17
Konica C35 Auto
Lubitel 2

Will shortly ditch the 400 for something with a larger sensor :) then I'm after 17-40, 24-105, 35 and 85 1.8.

That should do me I reckon. :)

[christofurr]

Large Format:
Shen Hao HZX45-IIA
Fujinon 90mm f8
Rodenstock APO Sironar-N 150mm f5.6

Medium Format:
Mamiya 645 Pro
45mm f2.8
80mm f2.8

35mm:
Canon EOS 30
Canon 20-35mm f3.5-4.5

Misc:
A Berlebach Report 8003 tripod with Manfrotto 3047 head.
A few handheld lightmeters, from a Pentax 1degree spot to a couple of old incident/reflected meters.
Lee filter system with a variety of different adaptor rings and ND-grads/contrast filters.
A Holga I've never used.

I'm debating selling some stuff (probably the medium format kit) so I can buy another LF lens (either something wider than the 90mm, or a 240mm that'll also cover 8x10 while being a good portrait lens for the 4x5) or finally buy a digital kit. We'll see though.

[Aynsley]

Listed in most used to least used...
Nikon D3,
AFS 14-24 2.8,
AFS 24-70 2.8,
AFS 70-200 2.8,
AFS 105 2.8 VR,
AF 50 1.8,
AF 70-300 4-5.6 ED,
TC-14EII,
TC-2EII,
AF Tamron 28-300 4-6.3,
Nikon 990,
Nikon N70,
Nikon L35 AF,
Lots of older stuff, which I hardly ever use
Peter

[jaeming]

Howdy all. I'm new here.
Anyway, just sold too quickly aging Canon 400D and my 4 lenses for it and thought I'd go for something a little different, so I bought into a Sigma SD14.
Anyone else in NZ own one of these?
It's still a very new camera that I'm trying out but here are my thoughts on it here if anyone is interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaeming/3791913190/
Oh, and planning to get the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX to accompany it soon :)
Last night I also picked up Sigma DP1 (same sensor aps-sized but in a compact camera!).

I have some film gear too but I need to sell it to finance a wedding (anyone interested?):
Medium format:
Mamiya 645 Super w/AE finder, Mamiya super 23
35mm compact:
Fujifilm Klasse S

[Cory Varcoe]

Better post up my short list :o

Bodies
EOS 40D
EOS 10D IR - Arrives on saturday
EOS 5D mkII - Arrives tomorrow

Lens
Just sold EF-S 10-22mm
EF-S - 17-85mm - Considering selling
EF 17-40mm - Arrives tomorrow
EF 15mm Fisheye
EF 50mm mkII
EF 70-300mm USM

And one lonely EX430 flash

Plus the usual filters tripods bags adapters etc etc

[welly]

Nikon D700 with MB-D10 grip
Nikon 24mm f2.8
Nikon 50mm f1.8
Nikon 60mm f2.8 Micro
Nikon 85mm f1.8
Nikon 70-210mm f4.5-5.6
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8

Mass of Lee filters and holders

[BenClement]

My gear :

Canon 30d
Lomo fisheye2
Zeiss IKON Continette

Canon 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8

Canon 430ex
Nikon sb24
Pocketwizards
plus various umbrellas and stands

[robo git]

Much love for the LOMOs :D

[Spacemunkie]

Digital gear got a makeover :)

1Ds
40D & BG-E2N

17-40/4L
50/1.8II
50/2.5 macro
70-200/4L
Sigma 150-500/5.6-6.3 OS
430 EXII & Flashwaves triggers

[kiwi_xposure]

i got....400d canon....10-22mm wide canon....60mm macro canon.....70-200mm F4 IS, not much but good glass it helps(Y)(Y)(Y)(Y)

[Cory Varcoe]

10-22mm wide canon....

Still going well? :p

[kiwi_xposure]

to tell you the truth i havent use it for camera club yet

[Cory Varcoe]

Tisk tisk :p

[Fabolous]

till very recently used to be the Sony DSC-H10, served me very well.
Now it's the 450D with kit lens (18-55 f3.5-5.6) and the 50mm f1.8 Mk II aka the plastic fantastic. Looking at some filters, but then I'm going to stop for a long while... I hope :P

[buddythunder]

Canon 50D here, with the 10-22mm, 17-55mm, 70-200 and 100mm macro.

On the wishlist is a new tripod, as mine is an old aluminium Manfrotto 055C with a busted leg. All in good time!

[wirehunt]

Shit, I've got to spend more money going by these lists..........na

I tried to buy a D700 today in Perth but it'll have to wait till next week when I'm home, cheaper in NZ at the moment.

D300
50mm 1.8
17X35mm 2.8 (I think)

[Kbelle]

eos450d.....efs18mm-200 macro....
pretty much brand spanking new......so any tips will be great!

wish list.....lol

1. Tripod
2. sum cash to support this addictive art.:D:p

[boostin it]

Im using a Nikon D40x :)

with a AF-S 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 lense
and a AF-S 55-200 1:4-5.6 VR lense

[drspangle]

Nikon D300s

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6
Nikon 85 f/1.8
Nikon 50 f/1.8

Considering swapping the 17-50 for a 24 or 28mm prime. I <3 primes more than cute cuddly kittens.

[Deviant]

kit lenses baby! (Y)

[smurff]

Canon 50D with a 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS lens and a EF50mm F1.8 II

Sony A350, with kit lenses and a SAL50mm F1.8

-smurff

[DanB Photography]

Canon 30D
EF 50mm f1.8
EFS 17-85mm
300mm f4.5

wishlist
EF 85mm f1.8
EF 17-40mm f4
EF 70-200mm f4
Ef 400mm f2.8

[stic]

Camera:

Almost new Canon EOS 40D

Lenses:

Canon EF-S 17-85 IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM

Accessories:

Remote shutter cord.
580 Flash
Reflectors

Wishlist/Need to get:

10-22 lens
some prtable lighting gear

[sako]

Nikon D3
Nikon 24-70G f/2.8
Nikon 60 f/2.8G Micro
Nikon 85 f/1.4D
Nikon 180 f/2.8D
Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR II
Nikkor 28 f/2.8 AI-S
Nikkor 35 f/2 AI
Nikkor 105 f/2.5 AI-S
Nikkor 105 f/2.5 AI

Forgot:
Nikon SB-800
Nikon SB-600

[Spacemunkie]

The kit evolution continues....

1Ds
7D
S90

35L
17-40L
50/2.5 macro
70-200/2.8L
Sigma 12-24
430 EXII & Flashwaves triggers
Rode VideoMic

Just need the brat to stop blarting long enough to get out and use the stuff!!

[smurff]

i may aswell update, now no longer a sony person :(

have a canon 50D (sad isnt it)
with battery grip

EFS 18-200mm IS Lens
Sigma 10-20mm EX DG F3.5 HSM
EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens

and a manual speedlight, just a cheapy till i can afford a good one.

-smurff

[stic]

The kit evolution continues....

1Ds
7D
S90

35L
17-40L
50/2.5 macro
70-200/2.8L
Sigma 12-24
430 EXII & Flashwaves triggers
Rode VideoMic

Just need the brat to stop blarting long enough to get out and use the stuff!!


How do you find the 7D?

[Raizer]

At the moment I've only got a 1000D, 18-55mm IS, 75-300mm kit lenses and a 50mm f/1.8, but I pretty much just use the 18-55mm all the time.
Am going to be upgrading to a 7D and Tamron 17-50mm pretty soon.

Oh and I've got a SX10is point and shoot as well, but that barely gets used any more (lol last time I used it I went to turn the lens to zoom it before I realized what I was doing!)

[Spacemunkie]

How do you find the 7D?

Camera hasn't arrived yet :D

Going off the testing I did before buying, it's excellent. I was torn between the 7D and a 1D3 and ended up going for the 7D when I put low ISO pics side by side. The 7D simply resolves more detail. Get over the fact that it's not full frame and will never take the quality of pics that the 5D2 can manage, and it's probably the most rounded DSLR Canon make barring the 1D4. If you can't afford a 1D and only want one camera that'll cope with pretty much everything that's chucked at it then I reckon you can't go far wrong.

It's magnificently built for the money - a substantial improvement over my old 40D (which I was always very happy with). I'll post some shots when I get some 'proper' ones ;)

Edit: The S90 is a brilliant camera. Anyone interested in a tiny, pocket-sized camera with some serious photographic potential should have a play with one. Superb :)

[Spacemunkie]

Had the 7D for a couple of days now and am still putting it through its paces and learning how to use the incredible amount of new stuff that's in this camera compared to my old 40D. I've been lucky enough to test it alongside a 5D2 and it's been an interesting experience.

Some initial thoughts:

It's very nicely put together. Sturdy and handles well. An improvement over the 40D that I was always very happy with. Button layout is a big improvement.

The AF is superb. I've shot with it in full auto 19-point selection mode since I got it and it's hardly missed a shot even in AI Servo. Tracking cars at 8fps with scenery between myself and the target was no problems for it. I did two 20 shot RAW bursts and I had 2 shots that had lost focus. Haven't scratched the surface of the AF options and I'll need to put it through some stiffer tests, but it's looking to be at least as good as the AF in my 1Ds so far.

The video/liveview switch and button is a fantastic addition. Customisability and interface is also superb. I like the quick settings menu and the ability to totally reassign all your buttons - even the DOF preview button :)

Wireless flash control appears to work very well and is pretty easy to set up. Video quality is stunning. Looking forward to using this a lot.

Image quality is very good. Comparing similar images shot at similar settings at the same time on 5D2 and 7D, the 7D produces more noise and resolves a touch less detail. It can't quite match the clarity of the 5D2 but make no mistake about it, IQ is lightyears ahead of the 40D. 'Noise' is very fine and I can only describe it as being less digital looking than on previous bodies I've owned. Some people might find low iso shots have too much noise, but you'd have to be printing huge to see any real evidence in images. 6400iso is eminently usable if you're pushed - I'd say it's as good as 1600 on my 40D as it cleans up so well. No banding either :)

Very happy with it so far :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4294038647_d2369ee943_o.jpg

[kiwi_xposure]

hi all,i just got my D80 so far what shots i have taken i like it

[Cory Varcoe]

The darkside has taken another....

[kiwi_xposure]

The darkside has taken another....

you will have to come over to the dark side my son ha ha ha ha

[Cory Varcoe]

you will have to come over to the dark side my son ha ha ha ha

I'll die before than happens! Or maybe if nikon acturally make nice looking cameras... :p

[alphaein]

I'm new here to the Forum, umm ... Where is all the Sony Alpha ppl???
seems like SONY NZ is slacking off on promoting the brand...
Oh well, thiz my shizz..

Body: A900

Lens:
28-75mm f2.8 KonicaMinolta
50mm f1.7 Minolta
70-210mm f4 Beer can Minolta
24mm f2.8 Prime lens Minolta
28mm f2.8 Prime lens Minolta

Accesories:
Gitzo 1541T
58AM Sony Flash (cobra)

[mike.child]

I'm using a Canon 5D MarkII - which I love.
Lots of different lenses, but my 24-105L seems to live on my camera most of the time.

[kiwi_xposure]

hi all
just bought a E520 should be here over the next few days,cant wait

[Haim]

i haven't posted in a while.... would like to update :P
Nikon-D700
Nikon MB-D10
Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G VR (Replaced the 14-24mm f/2.8G)
Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G Micro VR
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8GII VR (new version :P )
Nikkor 200mm f/2.0 VR G (This one didn't replace anything... just had to have it)
Nikon SB-900
Nikon SB-600

[Siglo6]

I found this topic useful when I was deciding what stuff to get :)

Canon 550D Twin Lens (55-250 and 17-55 I think)
50mm 1.8... Love this lens so much, can't wait to get another good lens. Oooh and I also love my shutter release cable.

[Kazeden]

Hi guys.
I have:

Nikon D90
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm
Sigma 105mm EX macro
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 70-300mm G

Crap $35 tripod from Trademe.

Wish list: Waiting for the new D700 to come out. Sadly Nikon is keeping the Nikonians waiting. Planning to get a Nissin 866i flash.

[wolf1437]

Hello hello ;)

My babies
Nikon D90
Canon 40D - no lens yet

Lenses
Nikon 50mm F1.8
Tokina 11-18 F4
Tamron 18-200 F3.5-6.3
Pentax SMC 50mm F1.7

Others
Nissin Di622 flash
Benro tripod + Ball head
Kata backpack of sort
Crumpler sling

Old skool babes
Cosina CT1G + 50mm F2
Olympus Trip 35
Yashica Minister

[McKev]

I have a Canon 350d with a 18-55 standard kit lens and a Canon 55-200 USM II

[one2onephotography]

I've just taken delivery of 2 Canon 1D Mark IV's. The low level light performance is staggering, even 3200 ISO has so very little noise.

[Oldclikka]

Howdy folks just found this place. Been using dpreviews forums mainly but its nice to find a homegrown forum too :)

I must say there are some impressive rigs here, good thing I have a ceiling on my creditcard.... you guys make me wanna spend more (Y)

Currently using:
Fuji Film HS10
Fuji Film s5700
Fuji Film S1000d

Occasionally using:
35mmm Pentax SF7 SLR
35mm Pentax k1000 SLR

[moeaung]

Allow me to share experience regarding about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX II just I bought from B & H . Very sharp and clear photo result. First I bought Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX earlier version. But I did not happy with result always -1EV and focusing point is not constant I replaced with new version. I using Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 f/2.8 EX DG MACRO bought from ebay. I highly recommend these lens to anyone. (Y):)

[smurff]

its time for an update for me actually,

Canon EOS 7D
Sigma 2X Teleconverter MKII
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 lens
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 lens
Canon 70-200mm F2.8L lens
Canon Ex430II Flash
and a few other odds and ends.

moeaung, i have been looking at the sigma 24-70mm 2.8, do you have a few sample pictures at all? i have the sigma 18-50mm 2.8 and its a great lens, but im loosing the 50-70 coverage with my lenses and the 24-70 i think will do what i want.

-smurff

[moeaung]

Pls. see
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24432775@N05/5180656090/in/photostream/

http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php

I do not change anything. Just out from camera. only using sigma 24 -70. I using Nikon.

[Kazeden]

Pls. see
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24432775@N05/5180656090/in/photostream/

http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php

I do not change anything. Just out from camera. only using sigma 24 -70. I using Nikon.

I love that photo of the feather.

[cameron.new]

Hey guys!

New here. Thought it would be a good first post to say what gear i got..

I use a Canon EOS 550D.

Have a kit lens but a nice one though.

EF-S 18-135mm

Not a cheap buy but it's a hobby I really want to get into and could even consider doing a bit of professional work once I learn the ropes! I also have a SDHC Extreme Card that helps with the HD video haha.

My Name is Cameron and currently live and work in Hamilton, NZ. I grew up with great interest in Photography, Audio & the Film Industry. Have work overseas as an Audio Engineer and in various roles in TV & Film (even stills photographer). I am not experienced or qualified but I am a very quick learner and just gave it my best shot!

Cheers!

Cam.

[koruki]

DSLR:
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 35 F/1.4 L
EF 85 F/1.2 L Mk2
EF 135 F/2 L
EF 24-105 F4 L - SOLD

Speedlite 580 EX2
EF 1.4x II Extender
EF 12mm Extension Tube II
Manfrotto CF tripod (forgot model)

Range of Lowepro bags in diff sizes
B+W filters

Compact:
Fujifilm X100
Fuji X100 Hood
Fuji X100 leather case

Wishlist:
Leica M Range finder system.

lol seems half the members here are from NZhondas..

[smurff]

thats one good list right there koruki!

yea, there are a few NZH guys here lol
but then everyone one is in NZH these days :P
-smurff

[koruki]

thats one good list right there koruki!

yea, there are a few NZH guys here lol
but then everyone one is in NZH these days :P
-smurff

thanks lol, yeah I'm pretty content with it haha.

[smurff]

thanks lol, yeah I'm pretty content with it haha.

were you based? you will have to get some photos up :D ( other than of you other camera :P )

-Smurff

[koruki]

were you based? you will have to get some photos up :D ( other than of you other camera :P )

-Smurff

I'm Auckland based. Photography is a hobby and most of my shots are of friends of family but I do the odd random photos. Will post in due time =)

[smurff]

I'm Auckland based. Photography is a hobby and most of my shots are of friends of family but I do the odd random photos. Will post in due time =)

sounds good :D

-smurff

[stev]

Are you on NZH aswell smurff?

[smurff]

yea i am lol

-smurff

[scotteffone]

Camera:
Canon EOS 40d

Lenses:
Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Accessories:
Manfrotto 190 tripod and 322RC2 joystick head
Canon 480 EX II Flash
Yongnuo Wireless Flash Triggers

Immediate Wishlist:
Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

I just sold my Canon 70-700mm f4 in preparation for the 24-105mm. Have some other things, filters etc...

[sonicfantom]

What do you think about the Manfrotto 322RC2?

I've had a look and it looks pretty good, but I haven't used one yet.

[scotteffone]

What do you think about the Manfrotto 322RC2?

I've had a look and it looks pretty good, but I haven't used one yet.

I really like it. The only thing I would suggest is that if you're doing video work with the camera it's not really suited... As my 40d doesn't shoot video I wasn't too worried and to be honest I would have still bought it anyway and got a second video head later!

I just like how quickly you can adjust it.

[HelifaxNZ]

Hi Folks,
I've scanned through all the pages and only one person has purchased an Olympus camera. :confused:

I am an Olympus user from way back. Bit of a shame Olympus is not popular in NZ.

Here's what I've got...

Body:
Olympus E300
Olympus E620

Lens:
35mm macro
14-42mm Wide Zoom
40-150mm Zoom
70-300mm Super Zoom

Accessories:
36N Flash
Manfrotto Tripod
Giottos Ballhead
Chinese made Panorama Head
And arriving next week a Panosaurus Panoramic Head

Very tempted to change to Canon 600D with the 1080p video, but will cost too much to change. And hearing about Canon's service record puts me off.

[koruki]

Immediate Wishlist:
Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM


Ooo a just sold mine haha. Oh well

[smurff]

welcome Helifaxnz, havnt heard of to many people with an olympus, how do you find it?

the 600D looks like a very nice camera. do prefer the feel of the 60D more, but thats even more money lol

i cant say ive heard anything bad about Canon NZ service, after ringing them this week they seemed ok for me, will see what there like in a few weeks if my camera has to go in.

-smurff

[ArtiSaNZ]

Well.... speaking of Olympus... I have just sold my D70s, which had done 55,000 clicks, and today bought an Olympus PEN E-PL1 Twin Kit (14-42mm & 40-150mm). So far I'm impressed with it, so much easier to carry around, can't wait for the weekend to try it out.

[koruki]

My first experience with a Olympus EP1 wasn't too good lol, it was in a low lit restaurant and my friend handed it to me to take a picture of her. The camera wouldn't lock on focus no matter what I tried, I then started to ask her how I would set it on manual and she goes urgh.. nvm and we never took the photo.

[ArtiSaNZ]

My first experience with a Olympus EP1 wasn't too good lol, it was in a low lit restaurant and my friend handed it to me to take a picture of her. The camera wouldn't lock on focus no matter what I tried, I then started to ask her how I would set it on manual and she goes urgh.. nvm and we never took the photo.

I haven't had a good chance to play with it in a low light yet, but the manual setting is easy to use, and this is the first time I've had live view - Wow! luv it. So far so good with the camera, I've found it nice and sharp.:D

[Spacemunkie]

Update:

1Ds Mk III
S90
Sigma DP1s
NEX 5 and a bunch of old lenses/adapters

17-40L
35L
50/2.5 macro
50 1.4
100 macro
70-200/2.8L
Sigma 50 1.4
Sigma 12-24
430 EXII

[macdo]

Film: Rolleiflex 3.5 Planar. Rollei 35S (I've had a few over the years).
Digital: Canon S95.
Extras: Weston Euromaster, assorted tripods
Light:there's usually some around + the Canon's built in flash.
Wishlist: Nikon FM3A w 58mm Noct Nikkor, 105mm 1.8 and a 55m Micro.

[ArtiSaNZ]

Update on my camera status, today I had my wishlist arrive - the Canon 60D with 2 kit lenses 18-135 + 55-250mm. I think i'm in love♥

[LouieVTong]

Aha been stalking this forum for awhile but never actually noticed this thread...

Anyways really fortunate to have (half from inheritance :D)...

Bodies:
-Gripped 600D
-Gripped 5D II
-7D
-1DS II
-1D IV

Lenses:
-Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (recently bought, absolutely love it!)
-24-105mm (looking to sell)
-14mm f2.8
-50mm f1
-70-200mm II f2.8 IS
-50mm f1.4
-70-300mm IS DO
-16-35mm f2.8 II
-17-40mm f4
- EF-S 55-250mm
- EF-S 10-22mm
-Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 non vc
-100mm f2.8
-20mm f2.8
-28mm f1.8
-24mm f3.5 TS-E
-2x II

Other stuff:
-580ex II, 580ex I, 420ex
-Manfrotto 055XPROB and ballhead
- tc-80n3
- couple wireless shutters (most useful things in the world!)
- assorted brollies and stands for flashes


Wishlist:
-Firstly gotta sell some of this kit
- ST-E2 transmitter

Happy new year folks :)

[smurff]

whoa, thats a nice line up right there, very nice louie

-smurff

[LouieVTong]

Aha thanks Smurff, I really need to get rid of a lot though, might chuck em up here for sale some time. Love having the chance to use them all! :)

[PureKiwi]

whoa, thats a nice line up right there, very nice louie

-smurff


+1 to that , very impressive

[xanctum]

Just got my 60D upgrade from my 450D and awaiting my 17-50 2.8 Di II VC. Just beginning my photography escapades..

[smurff]

enjoying the new 60D xanctum? there a really nice camera :D

-smurff

[xanctum]

enjoying the new 60D xanctum? there a really nice camera :D

-smurff

Very much.. haven't put it down since Christmas. Getting my new lens hopefully Wednesday unless some rogue courier delivers it to me tomorrow. Very fun camera for me to learn on.. getting a lot out of it so far.