augustineRS 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 He look like a bookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 ... N@Z, the BR-2A reversing lens adapter is a 62mm-62mm threadsize so it wont actually fit the kit lens so i guess bpribadi's suggestion would work. VR is really quite a lot of money so u might wanna think about how much u really need it? I think u should hold on to yer kit lenses a while longer till u really outgrow it. ... ... Btw, N@Z and Blues, do u encounter any moire problem with your d70s? Hence why I've been holding back on the VR. The reason why I want a more powerful zoom than the kit lens is that I want to be able to take events shots of people form a distance so that they are not conscious of me photographing them. That way they will act more natural than the "Cheese" look or the camera shy people that always turn away when they see a photographer. I'm also interested to try my hand at nature/wildlife photography. Very rare do I notice moire. It depends what specifically I'm photographing. Normal photos - usually with no repeated (fine) lines close together appears moire free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Yeah must be 'sneaky' enough to get all the 'good' shots! Otherwise can't get enough of the candid shots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 N@Z, how much are they selling at your place? Ive seen the 70-300VR being sold at 3k here with full warranty. Grey sets are of course cheaper but as usual not advisable. I wonder how yer gonna camoflage yourself with that huge lens Not exactly the walk about and shoot type. Another 'hidden' cost u may have to consider is a good tripod/monopod. Blues, do you have a link for the safrotto bag? Btw, u guys havent seen my friend's cute 'rocket' blower...looks like a rocket ready to launch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalrips 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 He look like a bookie. do u mean my photo? most of camera shop people in SLS look like bookies a word of caution on mono pod, my Manfrotto mono-pod broke after about 2 months, one of the locking catch which is made of plastic broke in 2 when i tried to lock it i would go for a Slik mono pod next, the one with a twisting lock, my Slik tripod seems to be better made then the Manfrotto ones of the same price range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Q00: http://www.safrotto.com/bag/cf100.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Can't get any VR lenses here. I even bought my SB800 & 50mm f1.8 from overseas. I have a SLIK tripod presently but I don't think it will be able to support the combined weight of the D70 & VR! I was considering the Manfrotto monopod (which is oddly available here) until I heard tropicalrip's experience. Nice bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalrips 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 (edited) i think manfrotto has monopods that are better quality then the one i bought, i paid $50+ for my & its made in Italy, there's a few thats bigger i think i bought the smallest one. picture of the new E300 for everyone shot here with the C770 to see the size difference Edited February 5, 2005 by tropicalrips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalrips 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 another new camera from Olympus : Mju 500 all weather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstar 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Looks good, how much is the mju500? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 My contribution for the day... very sleepy zzz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalrips 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2005 (edited) more shots from SLS using the E300, i'm starting to like the DSLR feel Olympus cameras takes nice potrait shots, skin color is nice but everything else looks a bit soft when indoors Edited February 6, 2005 by tropicalrips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalrips 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2005 (edited) more pictures of people eating the guy on the right is the boss of the camera shop who lends me the E300 to test out, the one on the left is a friend both of them also look like bookies both shots taken at iso 800 with NR on, no flash, noise level is acceptable Edited February 6, 2005 by tropicalrips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2005 N@Z think u wud be interested in looking at this? Both used in conjunction? http://camerafilters.com/pages/macrorings.aspx and this http://camerafilters.com/pages/rings4.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2005 Thanks for the links. I assume in this application I use it: D70-> Kit lens -> 67mm to 55mm adapter -> 50mm lens in reverse? 'Rips, you should convert those photos to B&W or Sephia they would look great & give it less of a snapshot look. Do you have any shots at lower ISOs? Curious to see how it looks like w/o the noise reduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
