thursday 1 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 True, don't dispute. I just don't like the F3.5. I have this fetish for full format 2.8s from 18-35. I may not have the skills to drive a Ferrari, but I sure look good in one. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well I'm not very technical but I really do like that lens. It allows me to get those wide angle shots and also some really close up ones. Fantastic results all the time so far. I haven't noticed the lens cap falling off at all kumapix btw. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 the hood swivels easily. I like the pro ones which have a locking mechanism. I've knocked that hood off a bunch of times. Worst was at the top of a bc run and the thing rolled down the entire slope. That was after I dropped a glove and a camera bag! Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sounds like you were having a good day that day kuma! Which of the three (if any) did you get back? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 i picked them all up. I dropped the glove first and I had to do a couple of turns to pick it up. Then the bag, same story. So instead of blasting down I had to do a few turns, pick something up. repeat. it's on video though so now it's funny. At the time it ruined my run Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Everything intact? Is that funny looking D3 the "next generation"? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Hope not. It looks too weird. But rumour has it, it will be Autumn 07 or Spring 08 to come out with the D300. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Is that a second screen at the bottom of the right hand side one? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 look up a d2hs or d2xs Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 OK will do. Looks quite funky if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 For those who also want to know: Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 you beat me to it Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Thanks A bit above my station I think. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Today I bought a remote control. I got home and found that it does not work for the D200. Tomorrow I will go back and get one of the bigger ones which says it works for the D200. Twice the price. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 that'll learn ya! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Actually Boarding Patrick, the reason I went was cos the remotes cost $5 each. This particular model works for the D80, D70, D50,etc. ect. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 BUT NOT THE D200... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'll get one for you next time. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 gee, thanks mate. But I don't really know what I would do with 2... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I might hafta pull a BP aka Tim Tam and get a nice digital SLR after winter bonus. Thanks Kuma et al for the great info provided on this thread. Some good info Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 but which DSLR would you be targeting? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thursday, dunno yet. Ive turned into a Nikon fan so prolly one of those...not looking to spend a ridiculous amnt either. prolly USD 1000-1500 Id guess...will have to do research first Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 It's the Nikon D40 then. This camera lacks nothing, except an inflated price Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 The good thing about choosing a system which many people you know are using is cos you can scab things off them. Like a friend who gave me a Sigma 18-155 which I quickly passed on to somebody else. And the remote control I bought last night which I gave to a friend ‘cos it wasn’t one my camera could use. Also, you can try out their kit to help you decide which lens to buy. I trialed several lenses lent to me but I’m still hanging on for a good retail price. Finally, the best part is getting tips on which functions to use to get a specific effect. Makes for endless discussion. Link to post Share on other sites
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