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S2D2

« on: February 10, 2022, 04:29 »
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What camera/lenses etc do you use?

Is there anything you would like if money allowed?

Does anyone own a Hasselblad? Are they worth the cost?

I have an entry level Nikon DSLR, Panasonic bridge Lumix FZ2000 and pocket camera Panasonic TZ200.

I would buy a good looking Leica if I could ...
« Last Edit: February 10, 2022, 04:36 by DO »


« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2022, 04:41 »
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I have an entry level Nikon DSLR, Panasonic bridge Lumix FZ2000 and pocket camera Panasonic TZ200.

I would buy a good looking Leica if I could ...

You already have 3 different camera, why do you want a 4th?
I'd advice everyone to get one good and versatile camera (and maybe one small pocket camera to go if you don't always want to carry around heavy euipment. Though I am not sure how usefull the really light and small models are compared to cell phones) and then invest in different lenses for different purposes. I don't think anyone is doing himself a great favor by buying many different cameras from different brands where you can't use the same lenses.

I have one Nikon DSLR camera with various lenses for different purposes and that's all I need.
Of course there is always "that one lens" I think of buying, thinking that it would be more suitable for a certain purpose, but then again I have 7 lenses and only really use 3 regularly, so I often wonder "Does it make sense to buy a - for example -  105 lens if I already have a 85 lens?" and then I end up not buying it. Sure, the 105 lens (Sigma art to be exact) would be a great lens to have, but will the photos I produce with it really be all that much different than the one from my Nikon 85 to justify spending $1500 on it? So right now I think I am all set with equipment regarding camera and lens. I do think of buying proper flash lights from time to time, but a set of good ones with all the equziment like tripods, umbrellas, battreries etc.  can easily be over $1000, so I am not sure it will be worth it. It would make things easier for sure, but it's not like I haven't gotten by without it so far.
« Last Edit: February 10, 2022, 04:43 by Firn »

MxR

« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2022, 06:05 »
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nikon d750 and nikor 58 1.4 and 20 1.8 and sigma 35 1.4 art for scheduled sessions.

Fujifilm xt-2 and fujifilm xe-1 with fujinon 18 f2 and 23 f2 and 35 1.4. for vacations, carry and emergency bodies.

My favorite camera is the xe-1, because it is small and versatile. Photos made with them have been sold in offset for up to $10,000.

My favorite lens is the nikor 58 1.4, it's not the sharpest but it gives a very nice weird feeling.

The way the underpaid market is, I don't renew the photographic equipment until it bursts


« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2022, 08:15 »
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I use a Canon EOS 6 D with 7 different lenses, all of which I also use depending on the situation. Of course, I then always have the wrong lens with me  ;).
For me, the lenses play the biggest role, which camera is attached to it, I almost do not care.
 
I sold my Canon compact camera and invested the money in a better iphone for spontaneous photos.

With all the discussion about expensive high-end equipment, I always wonder how photographers could produce high-quality photos 20-30 years ago - it was possible without today's high-tech equipment. For me, expensive cameras are like red wine: above a certain price, I can no longer taste better quality.
But sommeliers may see it differently.  ;)


thijsdegraaf

« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2022, 09:13 »
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My equipment on: https://www.microstockgroup.com/members-only-discussion/equipment-versus-sales/msg571831/#msg571831   :)

My son has a newer, more expensive Sony than I do. Then you will notice a difference. But I'm not going to buy a new camera as long as the old one works. The same goes for my lenses.
I always admire the enormous lenses of bird photographers. They are already much more expensive than all my equipment combined.  ;D
« Last Edit: February 10, 2022, 09:28 by thijsdegraaf »

« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2022, 09:20 »
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My opinion is that the camera you use is the least important. Though i have the newest sony a7sIII to shoot stock and occasional video production projects, I also upgraded my old sony fs700 to a bit less old sony fs5 for bigger video production projects. I still have a Canon 5dmk3, and Canon lenses 24-70 L II f2.8 and 70-200 L II f2.8 (i also have the samyang 14mm and canon 16-35 f4, but I'm selling these two because I'm not using them anymore). I'm also investing in native sony lenses 24 f1.4, 50 f1.2 and 24-105 f4. Then there are a bunch of smaller LED lights, LED softboxes, LED tubes, LED aputure 300D reflector, dji ronin sc, konova slider, kessler pocket jib...

thijsdegraaf

« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2022, 09:54 »
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I looked at the website of the store Cameraland in Alkmaar, where I bought my camera and lenses. I would like to have this lens: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-fe-600mm-f-4-0-g-master   :)
And then please with this camera: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-a1-body

Maybe something for my next birthday. I'll ask my wife and kids about it.
« Last Edit: February 10, 2022, 09:58 by thijsdegraaf »

« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2022, 10:06 »
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I looked at the website of the store Cameraland in Alkmaar, where I bought my camera and lenses. I would like to have this lens: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-fe-600mm-f-4-0-g-master   :)
And then please with this camera: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-a1-body

Maybe something for my next birthday. I'll ask my wife and kids about it.

Thijs, but for a gift of this magnitude you need a lot of kids. Good luck. ;)

thijsdegraaf

« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2022, 10:11 »
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I looked at the website of the store Cameraland in Alkmaar, where I bought my camera and lenses. I would like to have this lens: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-fe-600mm-f-4-0-g-master   :)
And then please with this camera: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-a1-body

Maybe something for my next birthday. I'll ask my wife and kids about it.

Thijs, but for a gift of this magnitude you need a lot of kids. Good luck. ;)

 :-\  Yes, three is a little low I'm afraid.

S2D2

« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2022, 10:39 »
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Firn: the smallest for my handbag for 'just in case' opportunities (the camera on my phone is no longer adequate); the Panasonic for bird photography - I don't have the steadiest hands and it deals with that very well, and no heavy lenses to carry; the DSLR for 'at home, studio' photography for Arcangel.

MxR: $10K - wow!

Ralf: Some of the equipment in the distant past was phenomenally heavy.  Here is an article about Ponting's cine work with Scott's Antarctic expendition:

https://blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/herbert-ponting-cine-camera/

Thijs: Some of those lenses are very heavy.  My husband sold a similar one (not as expensive) and just uses his bridge (Sony RX10 iv) now when he goes out 'birding'.

 He purchased this with the money so he can get rid of his CDs:

https://www.brennan.co.uk/?cmp=11853202457&grp=118192067514&place=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjJOQBhCkARIsAEKMtO3lasu_js2gANpTAe6oz-JQlMJBTllbu3l_GkyNFTFsPRnOrtt5fhgaAjTwEALw_wcB


« Last Edit: February 10, 2022, 13:23 by DO »

« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2022, 10:40 »
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I looked at the website of the store Cameraland in Alkmaar, where I bought my camera and lenses. I would like to have this lens: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-fe-600mm-f-4-0-g-master   :)
And then please with this camera: https://www.cameraland.nl/sony-a1-body

Maybe something for my next birthday. I'll ask my wife and kids about it.



Thijs, but for a gift of this magnitude you need a lot of kids. Good luck. ;)

 :-\  Yes, three is a little low I'm afraid.


And you probably only have one wife. That's not going to work. ;)

Just_to_inform_people2

« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2022, 12:23 »
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Canon R5 with:
* Canon RF 100mm F/2.8L MACRO IS USM
* Canon RF 100-500mm F/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
* Canon RF 15-35mm F/2.8 L IS USM
* Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM
* Canon RF 800mm F/11.0 IS STM
plus RF 1.4 and 2.0 converter

Thinking of the Canon RF 5.2mm F/2.8L DUAL FISHEYE (3D lens). Would be fun, not available yet, and I wonder if there is any market for the content of it.

And if I win the lottery I'll buy the Canon RF 600mm F/4L IS USM or better the Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM Lens (but that lens is only a rumour for now).

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2022, 14:49 »
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I used to have this, but it was too heavy to hand hold and even in real use, not making a joke selfie, it was too heavy and caught the wind. That and it cost more than my car. After a couple of years, I figured, I'd had my fun. 400mm f/2.8




You already have 3 different camera, why do you want a 4th?
I'd advice everyone to get one good and versatile camera (and maybe one small pocket camera to go if you don't always want to carry around heavy euipment. Though I am not sure how usefull the really light and small models are compared to cell phones) and then invest in different lenses for different purposes. I don't think anyone is doing himself a great favor by buying many different cameras from different brands where you can't use the same lenses.


Good points, especially why I have stuck with one manufacturer, which means pretty much everything is adaptable and useful. Small cameras, well that's another story. GoPros are one kind of toy, the Pocket 2 is another and the EOS M is very compact, which doesn't make people get all nervous, because they see a small camera, not a big DSLR.

Wait, you only have three pairs of shoes and three purses?  ;) Just a mild comparison, we can never have too many cameras or lenses? LOL

Your point is well made though for "how much does someone really need." A big one, some specific lenses for what they shoot. A compact, bridge, or something lighter and smaller. I don't include a phone for myself. I just don't like the small sensors and there's no magical software that can make tiny sensors with tiny pixels into something at least a minimum of APS-C size.

I'd argue that most people shooting Microstock, should never need to ask if they need a full frame camera or not. That's not productive and to make up the cost, how many sales and how long does it take, before we'd move from expense into profit? Some people yes... most people, in Microstock, No! Crop camera is the answer.

Personally if I'm going to drive 4-6 hours to shoot some event, I'm going to have at least two bodies and probably four lenses. (Minimum) Even if I only use one camera and three different lenses, I've had a shutter go dead after four shots! Redundant backup, just like people do with their finished photos.
 
50-D, 40-D, sometimes 20-D or 10-D, and the EOS-M. I don't have any "I'd like to have" camera on my wish list. If I did someday need to upgrade, it would be an EOS-R 6 I own a 1Ds, it came in a deal. It sits in a camera bag. Good point, eBay here I come.

I  have one lens on my want list, used, non-IS 300MM Canon L f/2.8 which is a useful tool for what I do.

Just_to_inform_people2

« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2022, 14:59 »
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Bad ass lens Pete :)

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2022, 15:17 »
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Bad ass lens Pete :)

Yeah and now instead of a Honda Accord I drive a Dodge minivan. I'm just not big on flash and bling. The f/5.6 version does the job.

« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2022, 13:16 »
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I used to have all DX Nikon cameras and lenses.
I recently sold both of my D7500 cameras and all but one f mount lenses.
I kept the 200-500mm
Now I have a Nikon Z7 II, and z mount lenses
I ordered the Z9 on the first day it was released, 28 October 2021 and am
still waiting for delivery.
I've tried out the camera and lenses on some photo walks, studio shots and wildlife photography.
I got rid of all the small junk like the DJI Pocket 2 and Gopro. Junk to me because the menus are
so small the whole thing is useless. Gone
Instead I use my Apple 11 Pro Max. for my alternative, always have on me camera.
It does a great job, my images get accepted by all agencies I use  and they sell.
I'm really happy with what I have.
« Last Edit: February 11, 2022, 13:21 by UPLOAD-UPLOAD-UPLOAD »

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2022, 14:09 »
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I ordered the Z9 on the first day it was released, 28 October 2021 and am
still waiting for delivery.

I'm really happy with what I have.

Still waiting that long! wow "And now Japanese camera retail giant Yodobashi says that the Nikon Z9 isnt going to start shipping out again now until October 2022."

Yes the best camera is the one we have, that works.

« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2022, 16:43 »
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Instead I use my Apple 11 Pro Max. for my alternative, always have on me camera.
It does a great job, my images get accepted by all agencies I use  and they sell.

Like hot cakes - you forgot to mention that

« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2022, 16:58 »
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I would love to upgrade to mirrorless, but the Nikon Z series are still out of my price range. Esp since I'd have to get all new lenses too. I have the Nikon D800 (and a D810 because I had to send the D800 into Nikon to repair the shutter mechanism and didn't want to be without a camera) Those meet my needs. I have one set up with a portrait lens in my "studio" (bedroom converted into one) and the other one has my zoom lens that I use when I'm at events. I have a 200-500mm for nature as well (love that one). Still love my gopro though. Shoots good video and easy to use IMO.

« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2022, 01:23 »
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I would love to upgrade to mirrorless, but the Nikon Z series are still out of my price range. Esp since I'd have to get all new lenses too. I have the Nikon D800...

There is an adapter for the mirrorless Nikon camera that let's you use your old lenses.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/nikon-z-series-mount-adapter-ftz.html

 I have heard there can be some problems with some lenses for Nikon from other brands, but with the originla Nikkor lenses there shouldn't be a problem and apparently no loss in quality.

I might switch to mirrorless once my current Nikon camera stops working, but I think (hope) that will still be a few years.
Unfortunately most of my leses are from Sigma or Tamron, so I'd have to investigate how well these would work with the adapter.
« Last Edit: February 12, 2022, 01:26 by Firn »

« Reply #20 on: February 12, 2022, 02:23 »
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I would love to upgrade to mirrorless, but the Nikon Z series are still out of my price range. Esp since I'd have to get all new lenses too. I have the Nikon D800...

There is an adapter for the mirrorless Nikon camera that let's you use your old lenses.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/nikon-z-series-mount-adapter-ftz.html

 I have heard there can be some problems with some lenses for Nikon from other brands, but with the originla Nikkor lenses there shouldn't be a problem and apparently no loss in quality.

I might switch to mirrorless once my current Nikon camera stops working, but I think (hope) that will still be a few years.
Unfortunately most of my leses are from Sigma or Tamron, so I'd have to investigate how well these would work with the adapter.

Yeah, the worst part is they are hard to get.
The Z7 II is in and out of stock all the time seems like.
The Z9 is just unobtainable at the moment.
I've been waiting for mine since 28 October.

« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2022, 02:30 »
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The small little cameras are popular so it must be me.
Gopro and Poket 2 are really popular. I see them used all the time.
Personally I prefer a fairly new phone. Their cameras are crazy good.
I don't like to just upgrade to keep up.
I generally upgrade to fill a need. That's why I use the Apple 11 pro max and
will continue to use it for some time in the future. The cellphones are hard to beat
for stealthy photography because they are so common nobody pays attention to them.
I use mine in in-store photography mainly.
I got to full frame in a crazy path. The DX7500s were lousy for video.
I got to checking and of course mirrorless is the way to go for great images and video.
So one thing led to another and that's how I'm now shooting mirrorless and loving it.
The thing about video tho is you really need to use a tripod with a decent ball head.
Video is very unforgiving when it comes to camera shake and the ball head lets you do
all sorts of composing.
« Last Edit: February 12, 2022, 02:37 by UPLOAD-UPLOAD-UPLOAD »

« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2022, 10:09 »
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The original question prompts another question. What do you want to achieve?

There is nothing in my camera bag that's going to impress anyone. I started with
a Canon T3i and its' original lens before graduating, 6 years later, to a T6i. I
bought an additional Canon 55mm-250mm and decent tripod. I'll continue to use
it until it (or me) gives out.....I've earned approx. $75,000us over the past 12 years so earnings have far surpassed equipment expenses and reached my personal expectations.

I submit regularly to Dreamstime and Depositphoto. I have 5000+ images with
Studdershock and 123rf. All images were captured while cycling. A nice way of
keeping in semi-decent shape and being creative. The Canon equipment held up
well despite rough handling on a bicycle.

My T6i will be reaching maximum shutter actuations soon. I'll be sticking with
Canon and graduate to a professional level Canon 18-250mm and sell off the old
lenses knowing my earnings will far exceed the cost and the equipment holds up well with my lifestyle.

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #23 on: February 12, 2022, 11:03 »
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The original question prompts another question. What do you want to achieve?

There is nothing in my camera bag that's going to impress anyone. I started with
a Canon T3i and its' original lens before graduating, 6 years later, to a T6i. I
bought an additional Canon 55mm-250mm and decent tripod. I'll continue to use
it until it (or me) gives out.....I've earned approx. $75,000us over the past 12 years so earnings have far surpassed equipment expenses and reached my personal expectations.

I submit regularly to Dreamstime and Depositphoto. I have 5000+ images with
Studdershock and 123rf. All images were captured while cycling. A nice way of
keeping in semi-decent shape and being creative. The Canon equipment held up
well despite rough handling on a bicycle.

My T6i will be reaching maximum shutter actuations soon. I'll be sticking with
Canon and graduate to a professional level Canon 18-250mm and sell off the old
lenses knowing my earnings will far exceed the cost and the equipment holds up well with my lifestyle.

Proof that mid-range gear can work just fine. Nice success story.

You lost me on the Canon 18-250mm pro level lens? Is that a typo? That seems like quite a zoom range and I don't recognize anything in the Canon pro lenses that's anything close to that?

« Reply #24 on: February 12, 2022, 13:53 »
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...
Yes the best camera is the one we have, that works.

and an even better camera is one in your hands, not in its case. (Which is why I always keep my camera instantly available, even when skiing or climbing (pre-goPro).   

my tremor prohibits phone pix, but a bridge camera and monopod braced in camera case gives me 3 point support, even for HDR


 

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