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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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1337
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I'm still waiting! Like I'd wait to open this with some stupid HW in my way
Sep 19 2012 11:30AM
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SassySloth
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ohhh i thought you had it

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Sep 19 2012 12:14PM
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1337
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Alright so I usually think these unboxing things are annoying as fuck, but damnit, I was waiting up in my kitchen doing all my homework waiting for UPS. Next day air by 12 my ass, they showed up at 1:50!

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STOKED!!!
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Sep 19 2012 2:20PM
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SassySloth
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:O bvsidfhdscfmhmbefishkdjbmuvxhdfsgkbmxvdflskjbcv

No fuckin way.

Good for you bud !
Sep 19 2012 2:21PM
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Sklar
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damn!
so jealous
Sep 19 2012 2:21PM
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SSteezle
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nice buy man, pretty jealous
Sep 19 2012 2:26PM
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plorr
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Damn Jamie thats a big buy you must be stoked!

I just picked up a Sachtler ACE, Tascam DR-40, and Variable ND filter. Start filming for a music video this weekend I can't wait.

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Sep 19 2012 2:30PM
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zahava
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Sep 19 2012 2:57PM
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eheath
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nerd
Sep 19 2012 2:57PM
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Mag
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At least you can get a refund on shipping,
Sep 19 2012 3:01PM
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1337
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he covered it, AND paypal fees. I was impressed, he said he'd just ship ground or something.
Sep 19 2012 3:05PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Was there a reason you didn't want to get the 6D?
Sep 19 2012 3:46PM
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1337
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Mainly because my 5dII's sensor is crapping out, and I needed a replacement for a few more wedding gigs I have coming up very soon (well before 6D starts to ship)
also:
-I have a bunch of CF cards already, and don't want to switch back to SD. Cheaper? yes, more reliable? not that i've found.
-I still can't make up my fucking mind about shooting video or photo. For photo work, the 6d is pretty bad (the AF is terrible, 97% VF, etc) and the 5dIII is beastly
Sep 19 2012 4:05PM
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[~_~]
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You are officially on my shit list.
Sep 19 2012 4:08PM
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Bmo.
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me neither, which is why the 5dii is perfect for me

soooo how is she working?
Sep 19 2012 4:29PM
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1337
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glorious. So many menus to learn, there's SO MUCH you can do with this camera.
Sep 19 2012 4:36PM
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Bmo.
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haha im still going through the manual to figure shit out in the menu everyday. stoked to see some test footage/pics. btw hows the sigma 50 working for ya? finally got my focus correction on lock
Sep 19 2012 4:49PM
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1337
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Been using it in MF for video, but it's $$$. Love it!
Sep 19 2012 5:06PM
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Mar-O
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- Stoked I got a zoom h4n and I am starting to learn how to use it, but I only have a rode videomic pro to go with it witch is kind of a bummer because I would love to test out those XLR inputs and I am a bit disappointed about the sound quality with the zoom and the videomic.
- Stoked I got 800$ to spend at camera gear, thinking about buying a glidecam and some other accessories.

Sep 22 2012 9:22AM
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juicedrummer11
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definitely get a shotgun mic with that. like a sennheiser or even a rode ntg series mic. sound quality is super crisp on the zoom with one of those. ive used it a couple times with a sennheiser and have never been disappointed
Sep 23 2012 12:24AM
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SassySloth
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The set i was on yesterday i was using this. Was working well and sounded good
Sep 23 2012 7:28AM
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Mar-O
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^I have been looking at the Rode ntg-1/2 and the Audio-Technica AT897 and AT8035 kits at B&H, my budget is under 300$ for a basic kit like this but I have no idea witch to choose. If any of you guys have some inputs on witch of those or other cheap microphones to choose and the difference between theme that would be great!
Sep 23 2012 9:34AM
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BA.berger
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https://vimeo.com/49168937 take a look at this video from b&h, i have the stereo mic and it works pretty good!!
Sep 23 2012 9:56AM
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TijmenDal
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Stoked im so stoked on photography. Love shooting film and lately I've actually been thinking of making this more than just a hobby.

Also: stoked my portfolio is coming together.
Sep 23 2012 3:03PM
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Bmo.
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welcome to the club :)
Sep 23 2012 3:10PM
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TijmenDal
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I have done some paid stuff before, but thinking about doing at on a more regular basis. That was all for friends and people I know.
Sep 23 2012 3:24PM
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Brentizzle
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Robert77 got his Jag35 rig all set up recently and we got my LCD to work on it.

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Got my new tripod and head to support my AC-160. Getting ready for this winter. Big things will be coming from Calgary this year.

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Filmed this kid that rides for Landyachtz longboards the other day. Pretty stoked on the footage. I didnt have my dolly so we took two longboards and set this up. Pretty make-shift but the shots turned out alright.

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stoked!
Sep 23 2012 3:32PM
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PacificRimJob
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B&H, you fucking rule for offering free shipping on memory cards...

You fucking rule even harder for offering awesome discounts on them...

Starting up a new documentary project tomorrow which we have been preparing for about 2 months. Going to be doing a study into xenophobia, and especially, islamophobia in some of the most redneck, backasswards areas in Oregon, then going to contrast it to the subdued, but still apparent situation in some of the most hippie liberal, "dreadlocks on caucasians", areas of Oregon.

Should be interesting going to a place called "White City" wearing traditional Arabian clothing.
Sep 24 2012 9:15AM
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SassySloth
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Got to pull focus on a red one this weekend and play with a red one and zeiss 10mm.

So fun
Sep 24 2012 9:21AM
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Mag
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Want to see this.
Sep 24 2012 9:38AM
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TijmenDal
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Sounds really cool man! Can't wait to see it! When do you think you'll be done? Somewhere before winter comes around?
Sep 24 2012 2:22PM
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PacificRimJob
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The goal is to do some pretty extensive research, so it may be a project that goes on through about March or so. Right now we want to focus it on the immediate area, but with winter travels coming up, and such, there are plenty of other areas we're likely to go through and extend the documentary. If we do decide to focus it on the general area instead, then we may just say fuck it and leave it at about a 15-25 min doc instead, which will probably only take a few months to finish... We're leaving our options open still.

The idea is similar to when folks will don a fat suit... and then see how they are treated in certain places... Only we're doing it from a cultural base, rather than general physical appearance.

We might even go so far as to take an Arabic course at the local college in order to look and sound more legit.
Sep 24 2012 7:49PM
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Balto
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buying a mint condition rokkor 58mm 1.2 converted to eos from the original owner(bought in tokyo in the 70s) on saturday :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tedphamepsoft/3867742656/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guissimo/3687487593/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellysereda/3850538053/

^DAT BOKEH < 3 8====D~~~
Sep 24 2012 9:20PM
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[~_~]
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wtf...90% of the image is bokeh. DUMB
Sep 24 2012 10:12PM
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SSteezle
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you hate on everything. DUMB
Sep 24 2012 10:26PM
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Brentizzle
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Shot on a Bolex 680 Super8 camera today. First time ever shooting film video wise. Pretty stoked. Gona be developing it myself next monday as well at school. Should be interesting.
Sep 24 2012 10:33PM
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[~_~]
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It's irresponsible to applaud mediocrity.

jokes I was just pushing Thomas' buttons because I know how he likes shallow DOF.
Sep 25 2012 12:59AM
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sweatshirt
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just bought a new canon 85mm 1.8, new tripod and 701hdv fluid head, and a 5 in one reflector.. I'm stoked :)
Sep 25 2012 5:30AM
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Balto
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>buys $400 lens to have super blurry photos

photographer logic
Sep 25 2012 11:36AM
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family_vacation
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Can I have your old 50?
Sep 25 2012 12:47PM
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Balto
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Trade for your Helios
Sep 25 2012 6:04PM
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1337
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If anyone has a fred miranda account, vote in the weekly assignment #520!
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1152201

I have an entry, if you like it, a +1 would be nice :) I'm in second and not far behind. But obviously, pick what you think is best
Sep 26 2012 7:56PM
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Mkvackay
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i realized i ,more or less, suck at setting up and using my motion timelapse slider

on the the plus side i've been using it alot, so therefore i'll be making a timelapse short soon
Sep 26 2012 8:05PM
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SSteezle
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picked up some lights for personal projects

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Sep 26 2012 9:49PM
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Balto
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porn? I'm gonna assume thats what you meant by "personal" projects
Sep 26 2012 11:04PM
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SSteezle
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gay porn if we're really getting down to it...


nah, my work has a studio setup, and my boss has a single light that we travel with but I'm looking for little gigs on the side and needed some lights
Sep 26 2012 11:08PM
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SSteezle
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also very stoked on finally completing my setup. The only update I could possibly see in the future is going from the 70-200 f4l to the 2.8, but it's not really necessary for me right now.
Sep 26 2012 11:33PM
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TijmenDal
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What lights are those? Strobes?
Sep 27 2012 12:29AM
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SSteezle
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they're just CFLs, 5 bulbs. Most people think they suck but i've used them a good amount and I personally love em
Sep 27 2012 12:51AM
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zahava
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Stoked that I finally got around to getting a new camera bag. Good price too. My current one can't even fit my 5d with a grip, I have to take it off to put it in the bag.

Lowepro Slingshot 302aw.

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Sep 28 2012 1:11PM
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