What Have You Got??

Antomus Prime

Okay so I just decided to post this to see what gear people have and what you gear you want.

I'm relatively new to the photography scene but I really want to take it up more seriously. Hoping to do a course in the new year.

I've built up a good little kit over the last few months (well i think it's good) but any advice would also be welcome on what sort of gear to be buying. Here's what i've got.....

Sony Alpha A100 ..................... Bought Off Adverts At Bargain Price
Sony 18mm - 75mm (kit lens)...... Came with camera
Fish Eye adaptor (for kit lens)...... Came with the camera also
Minolta 100mm - 300mm............. Also bought from adverts
Sony DAF 50mm f1.8.................. Bought Brand New From eBay
Large Sony Alpha Case............... Came with camera also
Small Sony Alpha Shoulder Case.... Bought Brand new from eBay

Next on the shopping list is either a decent flash or a battery grip with a remote

Thecageyone

Flash is a good addition, it'll open up a whole new dimension to your shooting. Make sure to get triggers too, flash guns really need to be fired off camera.

At present I have:

Nikon D200 [bought used through Gumtree]
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 [Bought through adverts.ie]
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 [Also bought on adverts]
Nikon 55-200mm VR [Bought new]
Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f/3.5 Manual w/macro 1:2.2 [Bought through Photography Ireland/Equip for sale section]
Yongnuo-460 [ebay]
4 channel wireless flash trigger PT-04+2 receivers T3E [ebay]
Case-Logic SLR back-pack [bought new]
Cheap no-name wired remote shutter release [ebay]

A couple of ND filters for the 50mm, reverse macro rings and macro extension tubes, all also bought on ebay. Rocket blower, micro-fibre cloths and cleaning fluid bought in shops.

Antomus Prime

anthonyk.is wrote: »

Okay so I just decided to post this to see what gear people have and what you gear you want.

I'm relatively new to the photography scene but I really want to take it up more seriously. Hoping to do a course in the new year.

I've built up a good little kit over the last few months (well i think it's good) but any advice would also be welcome on what sort of gear to be buying. Here's what i've got.....

Sony Alpha A100 ..................... Bought Off Adverts At Bargain Price
Sony 18mm - 75mm (kit lens)...... Came with camera
Fish Eye adaptor (for kit lens)...... Came with the camera also
Minolta 100mm - 300mm............. Also bought from adverts
Sony DAF 50mm f1.8.................. Bought Brand New From eBay
Large Sony Alpha Case............... Came with camera also
Small Sony Alpha Shoulder Case.... Bought Brand new from eBay

Next on the shopping list is either a decent flash or a battery grip with a remote

Forgot to add I have a few UV filters and am about to buy a tripod from ebay...

Antomus Prime

Thecageyone wrote: »

Flash is a good addition, it'll open up a whole new dimension to your shooting. Make sure to get triggers too, flash guns really need to be fired off camera.

When you say off camera what exactly do you mean?? Like a separate stand for it???

Thecageyone

I'm getting a new tripod for Christmas, Missus had to tell me as she caught me eyeing some up on adverts and ebay She says it's a real good one, we'll see The one I have atm is busted, it was a cheap Hama one, would not recommend! It was €30 in Argos and I can see why now. I also have a Light stand and shoot through umbrella ordered on Amazon.

I'll list the most notable stuff I suppose

Olympus E-420 w/ 14-42 kit lens - Argos, new
Canon 20D w/ 18-55 kit lens - Adverts.ie, used
Canon 50mm 1.8 - eBay, new
Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 - Adverts, used
Metz 48 AF-1 Flashgun for Olympus - eBay, new
'O Ring' flashgun add-on - eBay, new
'Macro' Ring Light - eBay, new
Gorillapod - eBay, new
Gorillapod swivel head - Joby.com, new
5 in 1 Circular Reflector - eBay, new (most recent item I received)
Yongnuo Flashgun for my Canon - eBay, new (still awaiting)


Would like to potentially invest in some cheapo studio lighting and backdrop early enough in the new year. Still reading into what I actually want/need though. Would also like to pick up a Canon 7D, but don't see that happening any time soon, unfortunately.

Antomus Prime

Deleted User wrote: »

Would also like to pick up a Canon 7D, but don't see that happening any time soon, unfortunately.

I wouldn't mind one of these myself.......

BrendanRyan

I got mad skillz! And a 5dmk ii , 580ex , got a couple of yongnuo wireless triggers there the ****! Check em out on eBay if your after cheap accessories, so good considering the price.

Antomus Prime

BrendanRyan wrote: »

I got mad skillz! And a 5dmk ii , 580ex , got a couple of yongnuo wireless triggers there the ****! Check em out on eBay if your after cheap accessories, so good considering the price.

Do you have any Sony Accessoroies?? If so send me the link to your store

BrendanRyan

I know it sounds like I'm selling them but I don't have a shop, really! Those babies sell themselves! For a fraction of their canon counterparts and do the job, got a remote timer the other day to do some stary nights. 15 bucks! Brill

jpb1974

Lowepro Green Backpack
**********************

Canon 5D MkII
Canon 40D
Canon 16-35mm L
Canon 70-200mm L
77mm Screw On Lens Filters (UV, CP, 10-Stop)
67-77 Step Up Ring
Lee Filters
Sekonic Light Meter



Lowepro Zoltan Bag
******************

EOS-3
EOS-5
EOS-500
Voigtlander Bessaflex + Zeiss 35mm
Fujifilm Instax 210
Holga Macro Lens Set
Holga Close Up Lens Set
Canon EF 100-400mm L
Canon EF 50mm F1.8
Canon EF-S 18-55mm
Canon 430 EXII Flashgun
Cactus Remote Trigger


Tamrac Backpack
***************

Canon 350D
Lumix LX3 + USB Cable (Pouch)
Sigma 8mm Fisheye
Slik Mini Tripod
Fidelity 5x4 Darkslide
Fomapam 5x4 Film
Canon Hand Strap
Canon Camera Strap
Giottos Blowers (Small) x 2
Giottos Lens Cleaning Fluid
Canon AF35M Film Camera
Canon 40D Camera Armour
Seagull Right Angle Finder
Cokin Filters
Canon D60
Canon EF 28-105mm


Lowepro Trolley Bag
*******************

Fujifilm Instax Mini 75
Mamiya 654 1000s + 80mm F2.8 Lens
Weston Light Meter
Hasselblad Camera Grip
Olympus OM Flash Gun
Canon 200E Flash Gun
Nikon F100 + Kit Lens
Canon EF 28-80MM


National Geographic Shoulder Bag
********************************

Diana
Holga
Holga Remote Release
Minolta Dynax 600si
Rolleiflex SL35M
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma 10-20mm

Lowepro Black/Blue Shoulder Bag
*******************************

Canon 400D
Canon D30
Canon 30D (IR Converted)
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS


Box #1
******

Mamiya 645 Pro
Canon AE-1 Program
Zeiss Ikoflex TLR
Hasselblad 500C
HP Combiplan T 5X4 Processing System
Sensor Fluid + Swabs
Canon EF 100-300mm
Mamiya 7 II
Olmpus OM10 + Zuiko 35-70 f4


Box #2
******

Bronica SQAi
Olympus OM10 + Zuiko 35-105mm
Olympus OM10 + Zuiko 50mm
Olympus OM10 (Blac) + Zuiko 50mm
Olympus OM30 + Zuiko 50mm
Olympus OM20 + Zuiko 50mm
Mamiya MSX500
Nikon FM2N
Canonet 28 Old (Faulty)
Canonet 28 New
Olympus OM2n + Zuiko 135mm
Zuiko 28-48mm F4
Zuiko 65-200mm F4
Zuiko 50mm F1.8

Box #3
******

Mamiya C3 TLR + 105 F3.5
Mamiya C330 TLR + 80 F2.8
Praktica MTL3 (Faulty)
Minolta Hi-Matic 7s
Hasselblad 500CM
Olympus 0M2n + Zuiko 50mm F1.4
Super Takumar 55mm F1.8
Zeiss Tessar F2.8 M42 X 2
Zuiko 28mm F2.8
Zuiko 28-48mm F4
Zuiko 35-70mm F4
Mamiya RZ67
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SPII + Helios 58mm F2


Lowepro Small Black Back Pack
*****************************
External Hard Drives x 4


Plus sitting on my desk is a Canon EOS-1 and another Canon EOS 5.

Oh... and I have a Horseman 5x4 camera too.

Tallon

I started a http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055994516 before






I'll give a breakdown of what I carry with me:

• Sony a200 & battery grip
• Sony sal 18-70 mm
• Sigma 70-300 mm Macro
• Vivitar 28-300 mm
• Soligar 19-35 mm Wide angle
• Sunpak Wireless Flash
• Digital Wireless flass
• Filters
• Infrared torch
• Danbo
• Legoman (of myself )
• B&R Notepad & Pen
• Microfibre cloth
• Remote shutter release
• USB Stick
• Charger & USB
• Couple of rolls of free fujifilm
• Palm Treo (Backup)
• Minolta Dynax 500si w/ 28-80 mm Lense

magicbastarder

jpb1974 wrote: »

Lowepro Green Backpack

what did you say your address was?

Antomus Prime

Tallon wrote: »

I'll give a breakdown of what I carry with me:

Nice kit man, hopefully soon my own shall be up to that standard

Tallon

anthonyk.is wrote: »

Nice kit man, hopefully soon my own shall be up to that standard

Thanks mate

it's still only a starter kit though

Antomus Prime

Tallon wrote: »

Thanks mate

it's still only a starter kit though

What.s the soligar <35mm like? I have a 50mm f1.8 and i love it, mainly use it for portraits

Tallon

It's not bad, I'm not overly amazed by it. But it takes really decent snaps and only cost me €30

I would love the f1.8

Antomus Prime

Tallon wrote: »

It's not bad, I'm not overly amazed by it. But it takes really decent snaps and only cost me €30

I would love the f1.8

It's a fantastic lens!!!!! I priced one in the camera stores around Dublin and it was €250 give or take, but I went onto eBay and got a brand new official Sony one for €115 (inc shipping). Had to pay €30 import tax to customs but it still worked out a great deal cheaper than in the shops, i'd highly reccomend getting one!!

Tallon

No way, thats a great price. It's good then? Any photos from it?

Actually, best to PM me if you have, don't want to derail this thread

Antomus Prime

Tallon wrote: »

No way, thats a great price. It's good then? Any photos from it?

Actually, best to PM me if you have, don't want to derail this thread

Yeah I couldnt believe the price, some second hand ones were going for more expensive prices online. So I snapped (non intentional pun) it up!!

I have some great shots from it but they're on my laptop at home, I'm in work now but I'll send ya a couple later on,

Thecageyone

anthonyk.is wrote: »

When you say off camera what exactly do you mean?? Like a separate stand for it???

Sorry missed this first time around. Yeah, Off cam can mean holding the flash in your hand, so you can direct and bounce it any direction you like, or on a light or tripod stand. At the moment I'm using my old busted tripod for mine, and shooting hand held - using a strobe I'd usually use shutter speeds in around 1/200, so hand-held shooting is no bother. I have a light stand and shoot through umbrella on the way. I'll have a nice little set up for portraits at least then

Antomus Prime

Thecageyone wrote: »

Sorry missed this first time around. Yeah, Off cam can mean holding the flash in your hand, so you can direct and bounce it any direction you like, or on a light or tripod stand. At the moment I'm using my old busted tripod for mine, and shooting hand held - using a strobe I'd usually use shutter speeds in around 1/200, so hand-held shooting is no bother. I have a light stand and shoot through umbrella on the way. I'll have a nice little set up for portraits at least then

Thanks for that, i must look into it so

Thecageyone

I used to be very anti-flash, mainly because on-board flash is so poor. But it's a lot easier than you might think to get into off-cam strobes. You really just need a cheap third party flash unit and some cheap wireless triggers. The flash units come with a little stand, for placing on the ground or on a table or whatever. You don't need a stand right away, it's just handy have it up on one, especially if you want to get softboxes or umbrellas for it.

Antomus Prime

Thecageyone wrote: »

I used to be very anti-flash, mainly because on-board flash is so poor. But it's a lot easier than you might think to get into off-cam strobes. You really just need a cheap third party flash unit and some cheap wireless triggers. The flash units come with a little stand, for placing on the ground or on a table or whatever. You don't need a stand right away, it's just handy have it up on one, especially if you want to get softboxes or umbrellas for it.

Do you need a specific attachment for the flash or can they mount to any tripod?

Thecageyone

Most units come with a little stand that will have the right thread sized connection for tripods. If you buy triggers too they also have the same thread and some will have fixtures to attach an umbrella too. I have the release plate from my old tripod attached to my flash so I can pop it on and off easily.