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What kind of camera do you use?

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easiestEC
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im a photography major and i shoot both digital and film.

for digital i got a Nikon D40 body with a Tokina 16-55 2.8 lens

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and for film i use a Canon AE-1 and an old school Kodak Retina IA

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what do you use?
13 years ago
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dispatchQ_main
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T2i

nikon 35 2
nikon 50 1.4
nikon 80-200 4
nikon 500 mm 8
kit lens(not mine)
plan on getting tamron 17-50 and a new 50

Bunch of other accessories that I don't feel like naming.

My pride is my tripod though. Its really old, but steady as shit and is complete overkill for a t2i setup. Wish it had a bowl but whatever.

Its a linhof somethin somethin don't remember right now. Not my pic but you get a good idea of the size. Its about 8-9 feet tall fully extended. So pointless.

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zahava
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I'm not 100% sure what the actual conversion is, but I know thats not right. When you convert and fd lens to EOS you need a piece of glass in the adapter that makes up for the difference in the focal plane, it not only makes the lens longer but it reduces the max aperture.
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zahava
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Here's mine:

Canon 60d
Canon 24mm F2.8
Canon 50mm F1.8 II
Canon 17-40 F4L (Borrowed)
Canon 70-200 F4L

Pentax K1000
SMC Pentax-M 50mm F2

Nikkormat FT
Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm F2.8

Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head with 190xPROB Legs

2x Yongnuo YN-560 Speedlights
Yongnuo Triggers (1 TX, 2 RX)
2 Light Stands
2 Black/White Combo Umbrellas

I shoot photos if you can't tell. Click the links in my sig if you want to see my work.
13 years ago
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ilanna.
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Canon AE-1

Canon t2i

Canon 18-55 mm
Canon 75-300 mm
Tamron 17-50 mm
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123+ski
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GoPro
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GH2 with 14-42 kit
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Leica DG 25mm f1.4
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Helios 44-2
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Ethan.G
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digital:

Nikon D90
Nikon AI-s 50mm 1.2
some off brand 28mm 2.8 macro
Nikon 18-105mm kit lens
Nikon 14-24 2.8 (waiting for it to come, super stoked!)

Getting a Nikon D800 and Nikon 35mm 1.4G within the next month or two depending on how much stock my store has on the body. and then I shall buy a Nikon 85mm 1.4G

film:

Nikon F3 + the 50mm and 28mm mentioned above.
Kodak Ektar 100 and Fujichrome Velvia 50 are my preferred film choices at the moment.

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TijmenDal
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What made you get the ZF version over the Contax one? Or doesn't the C/Y mount fit on the FS100?
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.Ian.
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Alright here's my set-up at the moment. Definitely hoping to add a lot more too it though:

Nikon D7000
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Sigma 10-20, 4.0-5.6

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Tamron 17-50, 2.8
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Nikon 50, 1.8
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Sigma 70-200, 2.8
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Manfrotto 055
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Clik Elite Pro Elite, This thing weighs a TON though.
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It's nice to have something big enough like this to hold everything I own, flashes and stuff, chargers and a laptop for when I go on longer trips.

I'm definitely picking this up in a few days though for a more, everyday use bag:
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13 years ago
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eheath
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Becuase I already use nikon lenses. Plus, i believe the ZFs are better than the C/Y ones
13 years ago
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easiestEC
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just acquired Mamiya C330. it takes 120mm black and white film.

it should be pretty fun to use.

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13 years ago
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blatt
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Oddly enough, I won a gopro in a film festival. My post is now relevant.
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TijmenDal
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Yeah, but it's also about 4 times as expensive. I really love the Contax versions and as far as optics go I wouldn't choose either over the other.
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rigzz
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Call me stupid, but why the two lens? Never understood that..
13 years ago
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zahava
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Also, my 18th birthday present to myself in June for summer adventures. Be jealous @grmwhn.
13 years ago
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eheath
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At retail maybe, I scored mine for $450... i think the c/y version is like 200 ish?
13 years ago
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S.C
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i want the c/y zeiss 50 1.4 so bad! just such a classy lens
13 years ago
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1337
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maybe if i make fun of people that use red cameras, I'll win one too?!
13 years ago
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hollygrove
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ahhaha fuuuuuck man! enjoy it! i reeeeally need to get my hands on one..
13 years ago
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WillStart
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Sony NEX-FS100
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Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 (Nikon version)
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Nikon 35mm f/2
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Canon T2i
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Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
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Canon 50mm f/1.4
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Canon 85mm f/1.8
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13 years ago
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WillStart
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for film, this

Minolta Autopak-8 D6

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[~_~]
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GH2 w/ 20mm 1.7
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Pentax SMC 50mm 1.4
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Sachter Cine DSLR w/ Miller Solo DV CF
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Glidecam HD2000
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If someone would just buy my 7D already I will order an Olympus 12mm f2 and Nikon 80-200 2.8.
13 years ago
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[J_Gasper]
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I thought you had an FSB 4?
13 years ago
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[~_~]
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Almost, but went with the Cine DSLR because it has a bigger payload range. A GH2 wouldn't stand a chance on an FSB4, especially at 800mm.
13 years ago
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1337
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how are the miller solo legs? I need to get a small pair of legs for my 75mm bowl, because having huge bulky legs doesnt work on hill very well
13 years ago
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[~_~]
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Amazing. When they arrived on my doorstep I thought the box was empty (only .5 lbs heavier than 055xb legs). At 200mm (no IS) my movements are perfectly smooth with no jitters. I can touch the lens and pull focus and it still stays solid, although I think that might be because of the lens collar.
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Jordan
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Not going to post pictures but here's my kit:

Two Nikon D3's
14-24 f/2.8
24-70 f/2.8
70-200 f/2.8
35 f/2
50 f/1.4
85 f/1.4


13 years ago
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easiestEC
Posts: 2471 - Karma: 489
you can switch between the two. one is a 35mm, the other it a 50mm.

the 35mm is wider then the other while the 50mm it more for short telephoto.
13 years ago
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TijmenDal
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The top lens is for looking through. The bottom lens is the one that let's the light through to take pictures. Opposed to the SLR (single lens reflex) camera's, those are called TLR (twin lens reflex) camera's.

Back in the day they didn't have a moving mirror yet, so what they did instead was make two lenses. Different from how it is nowadays.

I got one myself as well:
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13 years ago
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TijmenDal
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Ye, well that's an amazing deal. The c/y version is even a little more. I reckon more like 250$ in the US.
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zahava
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So wrong. But its explained in a previous post. All 120/220 film is the same (colour or black and white), its either 10 frames (120) or 20 frames (220) and before you waste money on a role that doesn't get loaded properly I'd learn how to use it.
13 years ago
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easiestEC
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trust me dawg. im holding the camera in my hands and im switching between the two lens right now
13 years ago
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easiestEC
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and im not talking about the film.
13 years ago
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Downtofilm
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Camera:
-Canon 60d

Lenses:
-Canon 24-105
-Tokina 11-16
-Pentax 50mm 1.7
-Pentax 28mm 2.8

Stabilization:
-Sachtler FSB-4
-Glidecam 2000 HD
-Kenyon labs gyro

Mic:
-Rode video mic
13 years ago
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tspanagel
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sick
13 years ago
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.Ian.
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Haha thanks man!
13 years ago
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corona
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got it for $40 bucks a couple years ago. takes great pictures. uses AA so it's perfect for travelling. oh, and it only cost me $40. with a case. and memory card.
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EC-Skier
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t2i with kit lens (gunna get 17-50 soon hopefully)
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Canon 50mm 1.8
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Tokina 11-16
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Super Takumar 135mm 3.5
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501HDV with 190xdb
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Rail system with Proaim MB-600
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and 50 dollar follow focus
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13 years ago
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leone
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just got both in this past week at work, fun stuff to go with a couple other 5ds and an ex1

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MLeone
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Leone is my last name too :O weird
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1337
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saw a guy using a c300 at the north face PPO, no idea why he was using it for skiing footage. He said he rented it for a job, but i'd never bring a rental c300 onto the hill!
13 years ago
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WillStart
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i don't think i'd ever bring one anywhere, for anything.
13 years ago
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FreezerKid
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500d canon 50mm prime 1.4 canon 18-55mm kit lens peleng fish eye (cant remember spec but so sweet) 430 ex speedlight different tripods gopro hd hero 2
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[~_~]
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Haha

It's a great camera; people overemphasize specs. But I hate the "Canon look," so I'd have to agree.
13 years ago
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WillStart
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oh i mean i'm not doubting that it's a great camera. but there are just other ones that i would rather use, especially around that price.
13 years ago
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Gnarwall
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T2i
50 f/1.8
24-70 f/2.8L
70-200 f/4L

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mmallender.
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for film
(minus the 50mm)

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for everything else

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currently my only lens, but it does the job

want to get a 20mm 2.8f
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Official_Recap
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Pretty interesting to see such a dramatic shift of equipment owned within the last few years...


(similar thread from 2009)
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rigzz
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Isn't that thread more about filming than photo AND video!?
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