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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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Mkvackay
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fack. getting paid thursday. guess no dedicated timelapse camera just yet
Nov 13 2012 7:43PM
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1337
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oh damn, that's a great idea! I can do TLapses on this bad boy. Another use, score!
Nov 13 2012 7:44PM
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TijmenDal
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Why don't you just buy an old 30D for timelapses? Cheaper and more awesome.

I wanted to pick up a T2i as well, but they didn't have 'em in stock when the refurb -20% sale was going on (of course they didn't...). Would have paid less than 200€ for it, haha. But now that they're back to normal I might just hold out and get a GH2. I only have manual glass anyway.
Nov 13 2012 8:25PM
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juicedrummer11
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stoked to finally make some progress on a video ive been putting off. lot of after effects and 3d tracking
Nov 13 2012 10:10PM
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family_vacation
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Is this the 3rd or 4th t2i you've owned? I've lost track.
Nov 13 2012 10:14PM
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Mkvackay
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i guess im stoked on trying a hyperlapse.. although its difficult and i don't really like the outcome. but nonetheless something new and with seemingly endless possibilities

didnt feel like uploading to vimeo





Nov 13 2012 10:26PM
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TijmenDal
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Not working!
Nov 13 2012 10:27PM
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Mkvackay
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fixed
Nov 14 2012 12:12AM
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1337
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with these "hyperlapses," the motion needs to be across the X/Y image plane and not on the z axis for it to stabilize well.
Nov 14 2012 12:16AM
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Mkvackay
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hmmph. guess i aint as smart as i thought i was. thanks
Nov 14 2012 12:20AM
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TijmenDal
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You basically just slap a camera on a glidecam and walk around with it, amiright? Looks pretty cooL!
Nov 14 2012 12:31AM
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1337
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better to use a tripod where you have it at a relatively constant height and on a level ground. You could also use a slider and when you reach the end of each slide reposition the slider to start over again
Nov 14 2012 12:39AM
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Mkvackay
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nope used a tripod. but with uneven ground, 20 degree temps and an aching back it gets hard to keep the same pace and same ish x and y plane. i can't imagine it working well with a glidecam
Nov 14 2012 1:02AM
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1337
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yeah over like 1hr that'd be a bitchhhh
Nov 14 2012 1:03AM
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TijmenDal
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I saw a 'hyperlapse' once and the guy did it with a glidecam. I think he just took a picture/second and slowly walked from one place to the other.

His clouds weren't moving though.
Nov 14 2012 1:24AM
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TijmenDal
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REALLY FUCKING STOKED MY PIC MADE IT TO THE FRONT PAAAAAGE

Very first time shooting skiing/urban/action with strobes and it was a great succes I dare say!
Super inspired and motivated to get out there again!
Nov 14 2012 1:24AM
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erikK
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nice man!
that's such an awesome shot. i love how he's only wearing really dark colours, really adds to it
Nov 14 2012 1:35AM
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TijmenDal
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Thanks bro!
Nov 14 2012 1:51AM
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Sklar
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congrats on your first front page!
Nov 14 2012 1:52AM
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Balto
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leica update: everyone should buy one, swapping my red dot for a black one (stealth mode!), MP viewfinder upgrade (brighter, no flare, better low light focusing), and tossing an MP film advance on (same style as m3/2). Been taking it with me everywhere, it is a dream to use, so elegant.
Nov 14 2012 12:24PM
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TijmenDal
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Haha, word.
If I'm ever going to buy a Leica it's probably an M2/M3 (SS). Such a pretty camera
Nov 14 2012 12:35PM
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1337
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yo make it hella flush too
Nov 14 2012 10:43PM
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1337
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Also: Stoked I scored a 70-200 4L IS sub $800 today in minty condition. The 2.8 IS II was in my budget, but factoring in some other gear I'm going to need in the next few weeks, It was great to save 1k. Will probably snag a 135L for fast tele stuff :D
Nov 14 2012 10:49PM
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TijmenDal
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Dude! That's a GREAT deal. I see them go for 1000+ all the time. If I'd ever get a telephoto zoom, that'd be the one
Nov 14 2012 10:52PM
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123+ski
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spotmatic came, just waiting on the battery now. And my mom found 2 old rolls of expired film for me to try out
Nov 15 2012 1:27PM
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TijmenDal
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Sweeeeet! Spotmatics are such awesome camera's. Love them. They're definitely my favorite screw mount camera's. The film advance lever is so slick.
Nov 15 2012 1:39PM
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123+ski
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ya, it just feels so nice, everything about it is solid and it has a really mechanical feel. Definitely a change from the gh2
Nov 16 2012 2:48AM
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123+ski
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got my dicapac s10 today, its really awesome. Also ordered a battery for the spotmatic, but I got the wrong size
Nov 16 2012 3:52PM
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Brock.
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Going to be using AA's in the battery grip this winter because I lost my charger. I hope they last a long time. 
Nov 16 2012 4:09PM
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Sklar
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they don't
you'll save money buying a new charger
Nov 16 2012 4:44PM
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juicedrummer11
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agreed. regular batteries in the winter...in a camera...worthless
Nov 16 2012 4:56PM
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TijmenDal
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A new charger should run you like 20$ max.

NiMH batteries suck in the cold and alkaline batteries are expensive. Just buy a new charger. MUCH cheaper, better for the environment, easier to use and an option that will last you a long time...
Nov 16 2012 5:58PM
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1337
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Well went to the local rail jam to just fuck around with my strobes, got a ton of sick shots, and the VP of the store it was at (who i had no idea was standing behind me) offered me at least 100 in store credit for some of them for the website

Fuck yeah!
Nov 16 2012 8:53PM
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Sklar
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Nice!
Nov 16 2012 9:18PM
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1337
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Here are three, more to come, but have to sleep for a music video shoot in boston tomorrow!
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some +1 love would be nice :)
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Nov 17 2012 12:25AM
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SSteezle
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^dope

stoked on finally finishing up getting footage for a 50th anniversary video I've been working on. Also stoked on being really busy right now
Nov 17 2012 2:45PM
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Mar-O
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Really stoked that I am picking up a used Tokina 11-16mm tomorrow! Now my current Sigma 8-16mm just need to sell fast so that I wont loose any money before skiing season starts!
(I will not ship the 8-16mm to other countries than Norway)
Nov 17 2012 5:13PM
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Brock.
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Ahhhh ok I guess I'll just order another one.

Kind of disappointing to learn that AA's suck in the winter, my aunt got 50 of them at costco so I was kind of stoked to never have to charge anything ever again
Nov 17 2012 6:17PM
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Sklar
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scored a sweet deal on a fisheye!
Nov 17 2012 6:38PM
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.Max.
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Got an opportunity to experiment with some 3d stuff.

Nordica/Subaru Crosstrek Intro from Max Erickson on Vimeo.

Nov 18 2012 6:49PM
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zahava
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Stacking $$$$'s these days, 2 jobs. Hopefully an f-stop pack and possibly a medium format camera before I head out west.
Nov 18 2012 7:16PM
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[~_~]
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Just bought a Nikon FE. Still need to decide on a 50mm...
Nov 18 2012 7:29PM
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zahava
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50 1.2, easy choice haha
Nov 18 2012 7:32PM
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[~_~]
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Nah, I'm trying to find something around or under $100.
Nov 18 2012 7:51PM
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[J_Gasper]
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What happened to your SMC tak?
Nov 18 2012 7:59PM
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1337
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cant adapt to a nikon
Nov 18 2012 8:01PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Oh shit. Thought we were talking about a GH2. My bad
Nov 18 2012 8:09PM
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zahava
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1.4 no ai?
Nov 18 2012 8:21PM
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[~_~]
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I'm looking into the 50mm 1.8. Apparently it's better and costs less.
Nov 18 2012 8:38PM
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Balto
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Noctilux bitch
Nov 18 2012 9:02PM
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