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[mouchoir]

Leica D-Lux3

Simple kit, eh?

The nice thing is that I always have it with me, and in good light, I have gotten some beautiful pix.

Considering a Lumix DMC L1 and wondering if anyone has any comments on it?

I nearly bought the Leica D-Lux 3 while in Manhatten last week – how do you like it?

I ended up going for the Leica C-Lux 2, as I wanted something that would fit in my pocket so I could always have it with me... guess I have smaller pockets than you! I also need to learn a bit more before I can appreciate the manual features on the D-lux 3.

So, my cameras are:
Leica C-Lux 2 (only had it a week but loving it so far)
Lomo LC-A

 

[rubbersoul]

A Poor College Student's Gear

Nikon D200
Nikkor 18-135 random letters
Nikkor 50mm- an incredible buy for only $120
Sigma 70-300mm- needs replacing, easily my least favorite lens

Nikon SB600

MB-D200- makes my d200 kinda look like a D2X which i like haha

Photoshop CS2

2x 2GB CF cards

Manfrotto monopod and 3229 head

Tamron Film bag


oh, and my MacBook and iPhoto

 

[netdog]

I nearly bought the Leica D-Lux 3 while in Manhatten last week – how do you like it?

I love it. Fantastic barring low light conditions.

 

[epicwelshman]

Nikon D200
Nikkor 18-135 random letters
Nikkor 50mm- an incredible buy for only $120
Sigma 70-300mm- needs replacing, easily my least favorite lens

Nikon SB600

MB-D200- makes my d200 kinda look like a D2X which i like haha

Photoshop CS2

2x 2GB CF cards

Manfrotto monopod and 3229 head

Tamron Film bag


oh, and my MacBook and iPhoto

Oh yeah, that's a real budget setup... poor you

 

[job]

Nikon D200
Nikkor 18-135 random letters
Nikkor 50mm- an incredible buy for only $120
Sigma 70-300mm- needs replacing, easily my least favorite lens

Nikon SB600

MB-D200- makes my d200 kinda look like a D2X which i like haha

Photoshop CS2

2x 2GB CF cards

Manfrotto monopod and 3229 head

Tamron Film bag


oh, and my MacBook and iPhoto

I'm all for people spending their money on what they want to spend it on, but I can't seem to fathom how people can spend so much money on so much gear and complain about being a 'poor student.'

I'm a student myself right now, and I seriously can't see myself dropping that much coin on a photo set-up just for kicks.

 

[miloblithe]

I'm all for people spending their money on what they want to spend it on, but I can't seem to fathom how people can spend so much money on so much gear and complain about being a 'poor student.'

I'm a student myself right now, and I seriously can't see myself dropping that much coin on a photo set-up just for kicks.

Yes, definitely an odd definition of "poor student."

 

[Mike Teezie]

Cameras
Canon 5D w/grip
Canon Rebel XT w/grip (backups)

Lenses
85 f/1.2L
70-200 f/2.8L IS
17-40 f/4L
24-70 f/2.8L
50 f/1.4

Other
Reflector - silver/gold hybrid, can't think of the brand
Canon 580EX flashes
Bogen tripod
Bogen backdrop system
Lexar 4 gig CF cards

 

[djbahdow01]

Lenses
85 f/1.2L
70-200 f/2.8L IS
17-40 f/4L
24-70 f/2.8L
50 f/1.4

Nice set of lenses, I love the 85 1.2L, wish Nikon had one although I haven't tried the 1.4.

 

[JDN]

As of Saturday ill have a D40x with 18-200VR lens and Crumpler bag. SO excited!!!

Short but sweet and does everything i need it to do .... for now!

 

[epicwelshman]

As of Saturday ill have a D40x with 18-200VR lens and Crumpler bag. SO excited!!!

Short but sweet and does everything i need it to do .... for now!

I have the D40x and LOVE it. Wish I had the 18-200 though!

 

[jpfisher]

Let's see if I can do this off the top of my head....

Body - Pentax *ist DL

Lenses (all Pentax unless noted... the SMC-K lenses are 1970's vintage full manual, but I wouldn't part with them) -

14mm f/2.8 DA
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DA (kit lens)
28mm f/3.5 SMC-K
31mm f/1.8 Limited FA
35mm f/2 SMC-K
50mm f/1.4 SMC-K
77mm f/1.8 Limited FA (arriving today or tomorrow)
85mm f/1.8 SMC-K
85mm Soft Focus SMC-K
100mm f/4 Macro SMC-K
135mm f/2.5 K (Takumar)
200mm f/4 SMC-K
300mm f/4 SMC-K

I also have a Samigon 2x Teleconvertor that can be used with any of the manual lenses... for bags, I have a 5 Million (Purple), 6 Million (Brown) and 7 Million (Red) from Crumpler, depending on how much I want to carry around with me.

Only have the kit zoom at the moment, but I'm planning on picking up the upcoming DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 and the DA* 60-250mm f/4 when they are released...

 

[islandman]

Cameras:

• Canon 20D
• Canon 30D

Lenses:

• Canon 50mm f/1.8
• Canon 17-55 f/2.8
• Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6
• Canon 70-300 DO IS USM
• Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX
• Canon 85mm f/1.8
• Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
• LensBabies 2.0

Filters:

• B&W Circular Polarizers for all lenses above (Except LensBabies)

Other:

• Gitzo 1228-LVL Tripod
• Acratech Ballhead
• Manfrotto Monopod (I don't remember the model)
• AlienBees B-800 (3 of them, plus stands)
• Tamrac Velocity 9
• LowePro Magnum
• 4 SanDisk Ultra-II 4GB cards
• 4 SanDisk Ultra-II 2GB cards
• Canon 580EX flash
• Canon 430EX flash
• Sigma flash

 

[bld44]

Cameras
Nikon D40
Sony DSCP200
Nikon Coolpix 950

Lenses
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AFX DX ED-II
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G AF-S DX IF-ED with VR

Filters
Sunpak UV x2 52mm
Quantaray UV Professional x2 52mm
Quataray UV MultiCoat x2 68mm
Quantaray Circular Polarizer x1 52mm
Quantaray Diffusion Filter x1 52mm

Accessories
2GB SDHC card
Generic & Mini tripod
Quantaray Medium-Sized SLR Bag - Holds two lenses, camera, a few accessories

I'm sure I've got more crap somewhere that I can't think of.

 

[krissenbee]

Canon 5D
Canon 24-70mm F 2.8 L
Canon 70-200mm F 2.8 L
Canon 580 EX w/ wireless transmitter
Bogen tripod
... some other random stuff, haha...

 

[ob81]

Canon 5D
Canon 24-70mm F 2.8 L
Canon 70-200mm F 2.8 L
Canon 580 EX w/ wireless transmitter
Bogen tripod
... some other random stuff, haha...

How do you like using the 24-70mm without the tripod?

 

[krissenbee]

How do you like using the 24-70mm without the tripod?

I have no problem with it, even in some low light situations. it's the best lens i've ever used... Using the 70-200mm without a tripod can be a pain, though.

 

[terriyaki]

Canon 5D
17-40/4L
24-105/4L IS
70-200/4L IS
50/1.4
430EX

 

[raptor96]

An even poorer recent graduate's gear

Wow...some people on here have a lot of stuff.

Here's what I've got now:

Nikon D50 + 28-80 kit lens

Nikon 6006 + 35-70 f/3.3-4.5

Nikon SB-22 Flash (which is on loan to my dad

Hoping to add a zoom of some sort though with current finances it'll probably be a used one.


Forgot to mention my P&S (he felt left out): Sony DSC-P10, my old faithful for like 3 years. Took like 8000 pics on this guy.

 

[compuwar]

Wow...some people on here have a lot of stuff.

Here's what I've got now:

Nikon D50 + 28-80 kit lens

Nikon 6006 + 35-70 f/3.3-4.5

Nikon SB-22 Flash (which is on loan to my dad

Hoping to add a zoom of some sort though with current finances it'll probably be a used one.

The two-ring 80-200 f/2.8 is an awesome lens that's no longer produced and goes for pretty cheap (relatively speaking) in excellent condition.

 

[snowboarder]

My staff:

Canon EOS 5D

LENSES:

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 85mm 1/1.2L II USM
EF 135mm f/2L USM
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Extender 1.4x II


and my pictures (yeah, I take those) are here:

http://www.wildlifeland.com/


Andrew

 

[raptor96]

The two-ring 80-200 f/2.8 is an awesome lens that's no longer produced and goes for pretty cheap (relatively speaking) in excellent condition.

Sweet thanks...I'll look into that. Any advice on macro lens + flash? I may be getting ahead of myself but I was looking through my Hawaii + Home pictures and I love the ones of flowers and frogs etc. the most.

BTW I have to say that the colors on my kit lens are amazing, the same picture taken with my 35-70 doesn't look nearly as vibrant or 'pop' as much.

Sidenote: Compuwar - that lens costs more used than both of my cameras! I guess I'll have to wait till I get a job to get a zoom. :-/

 

[compuwar]

Sweet thanks...I'll look into that. Any advice on macro lens + flash? I may be getting ahead of myself but I was looking through my Hawaii + Home pictures and I love the ones of flowers and frogs etc. the most.

BTW I have to say that the colors on my kit lens are amazing, the same picture taken with my 35-70 doesn't look nearly as vibrant or 'pop' as much.

Sidenote: Compuwar - that lens costs more used than both of my cameras! I guess I'll have to wait till I get a job to get a zoom. :-/

KEH has one for $751 in EX condition, I'd expect you could do better at Nikonians or eBay. The "relatively speaking" really does mean that though- that's a pro-caliber lens that's a constant f/2.8.

The Tamron 90mm is one of the best macro lenses, but my guess is it's around the same price as the 80-200. A lot depends on your personal level of comfort with 3rd party lenses and what level of quality you're looking for. Phoenix makes a 100mm Macro for ~$135- no idea how good it is though.

This link may help you for Macro stuff:

http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/macro_adapter.htm

 

[raptor96]

KEH has one for $751 in EX condition, I'd expect you could do better at Nikonians or eBay. The "relatively speaking" really does mean that though- that's a pro-caliber lens that's a constant f/2.8.

The Tamron 90mm is one of the best macro lenses, but my guess is it's around the same price as the 80-200. A lot depends on your personal level of comfort with 3rd party lenses and what level of quality you're looking for. Phoenix makes a 100mm Macro for ~$135- no idea how good it is though.

This link may help you for Macro stuff:

http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/macro_adapter.htm

Thanks for that link...I think I may get one of those BR-2As and try it out. It won't be too much of a burn if it doesn't work as desired (I found it for $23 on ebay) and it seems like a good way to get started.

I was also looking around and in terms of zooms to get started since I'm just dabbling right now, I don't know if I'll invest so much into pro-quality glass though the lens you mentioned seems awesome. I was looking at the Nikon 70-300 G which apparently can be had for ~$150 so maybe I'll pick that up and try it out.

 

[jmilliron]

I'm surprised to come in here and see all the high end gear.

Bodies:
Nikon D2X
Nikon FA

AF Lenses:
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 DX
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 AF-S VR Micro

Manual Lenses:
Nikon 24mm f/2.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.2
Nikon 105mm f/1.8

Other:
Hasselblad 500C/M
Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8

Bogen Tripod (3021 I believe) and ball head (4xx something)
I need to replace both of them.

Nikon SB-800 Speedlight

Here are some random pics I snagged out of my Flickr account:

Nikon D2X:

Nikon FA:

Hasselblad:

Can't wait for Apple to ship me my new SR MacBook Pro (15", 2gb ram). I'll finally have a proper laptop to process photos with while I'm out in the field.

 

[Digital Skunk]

Cameras
Nikon D2hs
Nikon D200
Nikon D80
Nikon D50

Lenses
70-200 f2.8
18-70 f3.5 - 4.5
50mm f1.8
60mm Macro f2.8
17-55 f2.8
Tamron 18-200 f4.5 -5.6

Other Gear
SB-800
SB-600
crappy tripods and various lighting gear
Whatever long teles my job lets me use.

D200


D200


D2hs


I am still in college and very broke. Most of this stuff is paid for with college loans. It paid off since I was able to get a freelance job with a local paper that pays me well enough and allows me to take out their equipment for their jobs and my jobs.

Can't wait for the next Stokely-Seaberg MacPro and eight core MacBook Pros.