in the bag for pixelmania

Discussion in 'PIXELMANIA!' started by gary, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    On what? ; Inquiring minds and all...
     
  2. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Don't tease us Roger, what did you buy?
     
  3. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    A new tripod: (since I've sold off my two 'travel' ones)

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6 ... /KBID/2466


    While I'm partial to Manfrotto, the comparable model to this one was $100 more, and was rated for less weight. ; Benro recently added a line with flip locks rather than twist locks, which I do prefer thanks to my history with Manfrotto....

    20 inches folded seems to be the sweet spot for travel I think.
     
  4. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    awesome Roger!
     
  5. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    That looks really nice Roger- I may have to take a closer look at that at Pixelmania.
     
  6. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    No problem there Jeff!


    Anyway, so assuming I can fit this stuff in my bag....

    I'll have:

    D700, 24-60/2.8, rented 14-24, rented Sigma 50/1.4
    E-3, 150/2, 2x TC, 35 Macro
    SB800 (did you know I can use it with Oly? ; not TTL, but it won't fry the Oly due to the placement of the connectors)
    ND filter, remote release for Nikon
    Tripod/Monopod/head
     
  7. Paul

    Paul Member

    Roger, what are the details on this/ ; I currentLy have a Manfrotto with the flip locks, but thought the twist locks looked like they might be somewhat easier to manage. ;
     
  8. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Paul, I think everyone's mileage varies; the Luxi, while very compact, the twist locks were hard to manage while walking for me...you have to twist the sections in order or else you'll be turning another section....and depending on the construction - the newer style Manfrotto locks are just easy to use and then use gravity to drop the legs.

    I know my 3221W Manfrotto (Alum, 24" closed, can go to 70") that is a veteran of the National 4th of July Fireworks Celebration and Metro Subway Challenge[nb]Your mission: ; To take a bag full of camera gear and a heavy tripod into a subway station packed to gills. ; It is humid, and hot, and no bathrooms in sight.[/nb] ; Those flip locks are harder to use, but the ones on the 725B digi weren't. ; Nor the ones on my Carbonone Monopod.
     
  9. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    Roger, I'd love to have a look at the 14-24!
     
  10. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    Not me- I have enough things I want and can't afford. ; Keep it far away from me please.

    (You will love that Sigma 50 though- smoooooth)
     
  11. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Jeff, that's what rentals are for!!!!
     
  12. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    I don't think I can even afford to rent it after my Leica purchase last week- I think I'll be packing pb&j for Pixelmania ADR's. ; ::)
     
  13. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    LOL WUT?

    This one?
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  14. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    Hahahahaha- no-

    M6 like this one-

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  15. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    dude how many cameras do you own?!
     
  16. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    I've lost count myself!

    @JeffFilmore: Welcome to the 1K Club!
     
  17. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    and welcome to the 1K club
     
  18. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    Hey I sold one (digital) and bought one (film) so I am not really adding! ; 8) ;

    I have 2 digital now and- uh- 9 film- not counting I have two c4's but one is broke okay? ; So yeah- 2+9
     
  19. Jeff Fillmore

    Jeff Fillmore Member

    Ooooo- fancy new blinking thingy in siggy. ; Thanks. ; :)
     
  20. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

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