What Photography Related Item Have You Bought or Sold This Week?

[Kamoshika]

Just sold my R5MII. Not enough of an upgrade from my R6MII to justify the price (was having serious buyer's remorse). Lost about the equivalent of 40 USD in the process. I'll call that a rental fee. All good now, and I have an even greater appreciation for the capabilities of my R6MII.

 

[MSH411]

Just sold my R5MII. Not enough of an upgrade from my R6MII to justify the price (was having serious buyer's remorse). Lost about the equivalent of 40 USD in the process. I'll call that a rental fee. All good now, and I have an even greater appreciation for the capabilities of my R6MII.

Had the opportunity to use one for a week and I walked away thinking the larger EVF is nice. I ended up with an R3 and I am real pleased with the purchase. The R5 MkII is nice but my MkI suits me just fine when I want more MP.

 

[Kamoshika]

Had the opportunity to use one for a week and I walked away thinking the larger EVF is nice. I ended up with an R3 and I am real pleased with the purchase. The R5 MkII is nice but my MkI suits me just fine when I want more MP.

There were certainly features to like, but for me, the image noise was disappointing...even at lower ISOs.

 

[MSH411]

Agreed, but like you I didn't notice are marked improvement in the R5 MkII as it related to noise reduction. I tend to spend time in the woods so low light is a given for me and the R3 was better suited then the R5 MkII and the R3 offered upgraded features. The 45 MP would have been nice but not a requirement.

And please don't get me wrong, it is a nice camera but I did not feel compelled to upgrade over my current R5 based on the features.

 

[BasilFawlty]

Just sold my R5MII. Not enough of an upgrade from my R6MII to justify the price (was having serious buyer's remorse). Lost about the equivalent of 40 USD in the process. I'll call that a rental fee. All good now, and I have an even greater appreciation for the capabilities of my R6MII.

I have been more than happy with my R5. For me, I feel my money is better spent on good glass that complements my shooting style and genres.

 

[ctitanic]

I bought a new LP-E6P battery to be used in my R6...

 

[Dean Wilson]

I had to purchase a new Photography book release "Uncommon" as it contains four of my photographs.

Uncommon by Portland Photographers' Forum | Blurb Books

As visual artists, photographers possess a unique ability to observe and interpret the world around them. Their keen eye for detail allows them to see the common in uncommon ways. Through their lenses, they capture moments and scenes that often go unnoticed by the casual observer, transforming...

www.blurb.com

 

[Chris Summers]

I was finally able to purchase the Canon RF 200-800mm lens which has been pretty much on back order all year. I requested an alert from Canon Price Watch a few months ago. Sure enough yesterday I got a message that an authorized Canon dealer in Canada had it at $1899 and was including free shipping and no collection of my state sales tax (8.25%). And this morning my wife informed me my IRA distribution hit our bank so I had more than enough to buy the lens. The reviews I have seen have given the lens decent marks. It isn't perfect but hopefully will be good enough for my long range shots. I will sell my RF 800mm f/11 lens now.

 

[Chris Summers]

I tend to like a lens case for when I am on the go in a car or a flight and there isn't room for a big lens like the 200-800mm in my gear bag. The one for this lens from Canon is expensive at $159. I found this one on Amazon and ordered it using points I had accumulated with my Amazon Visa card. I kind of like that it's big enough for my camera withe vertical battery grip as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DG8MDYXK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Chris Summers]

Makes no sense that Canon does not machine the lens foot mount to be a Swiss Arca style like the 3rd party manufactures do. I found this one online at Amazon. It has 2 screws to secure it tightly and keep it from twisting. Only $20 but why a $1900 dollar lens doesn't include it is crazy.

 

[Dean Wilson]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DG8MDYXK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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It must be me.
I really don't like the idea of carrying around the camera in a bag with the lens attached.

 

[BasilFawlty]

Makes no sense that Canon does not machine the lens foot mount to be a Swiss Arca style like the 3rd party manufactures do. I found this one online at Amazon. It has 2 screws to secure it tightly and keep it from twisting. Only $20 but why a $1900 dollar lens doesn't include it is crazy.
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I agree! It would be so easy to do, it makes no sense that they don’t. My Sigma 150-600 is the same way! Grrrrr.

 

[Bryan Conner]

Makes no sense that Canon does not machine the lens foot mount to be a Swiss Arca style like the 3rd party manufactures do. I found this one online at Amazon. It has 2 screws to secure it tightly and keep it from twisting. Only $20 but why a $1900 dollar lens doesn't include it is crazy.
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I agree, but if they had an Arca Swiss style foot on the lens the 7 Manfrotto mount users in the world would complain. Can't make everyone happy.....

No offense intended for Manfrotto Quick release users out there...I used to be one of you.

 

[BasilFawlty]

I agree, but if they had an Arca Swiss style foot on the lens the 7 Manfrotto mount users in the world would complain. Can't make everyone happy.....

No offense intended for Manfrotto Quick release users out there...I used to be one of you.

Here's a thought , they could make the foot easily changeable and you could order the foot you wanted when you buy the lens.

 

[RedCobra]

Today, trading a R5 and a OMS OM-1 in on a second R5 MkII tomorrow.

 

[David Berry]

Trading an R5 and a OMS OM-1 in on a second R5 MkII.

Red…

I'm thinking of trading my R5 plus 3 extra batteries (bought 2021 & all in decent condition) for an R5m2 and 3 extra batteries.

What is your (and anyone else's) opinion on the percentage discount I could expect; for example, would the trade-in reduce the price of the new gear by 50%? I think I'd go ahead with that!

… David

 

[RedCobra]

Red…

I'm thinking of trading my R5 plus 3 extra batteries (bought 2021 & all in decent condition) for an R5m2 and 3 extra batteries.

What is your (and anyone else's) opinion on the percentage discount I could expect; for example, would the trade-in reduce the price of the new gear by 50%? I think I'd go ahead with that!

… David

My local dealer sent me this:

"All of that being said, most usedR5 cameras are being sold used between $1750 - $1900. And, it’s a tough sell – because the market is somewhat saturated. I would expect somewhere around $1300+ for a really nice R5 trade + 10% if you trade-in toward a R5mkII. "

 

[Chris Summers]

Well today I scheduled to sell some gear to mpb.com. Since I got the RF 200-800, I decided to part with my Tamron 150-600mm G2 version lens as well as the Tamron 1.4 TC and Tap In console. Also sending in a Sigma 135mm ART f/1.8 and a Samyang EF AF 14mm f/2.8 lens. Getting just under $2000. With that and what's in my gear/bank account I will order the RF 100-500mm and the RF 1.4 TC. I will have some residual for a later purchase.

 

[Bryan Conner]

I bought a Patona Dual Charger with Powerbank function for LP-E6 batteries. I purchased it soley for the powerbank function as I have been testing the various LP-E6NH third party batteries I own and it allows me to discharge the batteries and measure the mAh output of each battery independent of the camera.

It does work well as a powerbank, but it will discharge batteries down to completely empty which apparently isn't something you would want to do over and over. It does discharge rather slowly so the batteries do not very warm at all. But, in a pinch, it would serve to charge your phone using your camera batteries as an energy source. But, it does not support any type of fast charging etc, as stated previously it discharges slowly. Which is a good thing in this case, in my opinion.


Link for more information: https://patona.de/en/patona-dual-la...peicherkartenaufbewahrung-f.-canon-lp-e6-5736

 

[Chris Summers]

I've been thinking of getting a ground pod pan for my upcoming birding trip in New Mexico in December. If you aren't familiar with these, it's basically a pan shaped disk that you can mount a tripod head to for shots taken at ground lever. Great for rough or muddy terrain shots when you have to be down on the ground with your camera. The main brand model you see advertised is made by Skimmer and costs around $110. I found one made by a seller on Etsy for $55 that looks just about the same so I ordered it. I'll put the money saved towards a neoprene Lens Coat for my 200-800mm lens.

 

[Dave Williams]

I've been thinking of getting a ground pod pan for my upcoming birding trip in New Mexico in December. If you aren't familiar with these, it's basically a pan shaped disk that you can mount a tripod head to for shots taken at ground lever. Great for rough or muddy terrain shots when you have to be down on the ground with your camera. The main brand model you see advertised is made by Skimmer and costs around $110. I found one made by a seller on Etsy for $55 that looks just about the same so I ordered it. I'll put the money saved towards a neoprene Lens Coat for my 200-800mm lens.

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That looks like an interesting bit of kit. And better than using a tripod. My problem nowadays is getting myself to that level and getting back up again

 

[BasilFawlty]

I've been thinking of getting a ground pod pan for my upcoming birding trip in New Mexico in December. If you aren't familiar with these, it's basically a pan shaped disk that you can mount a tripod head to for shots taken at ground lever. Great for rough or muddy terrain shots when you have to be down on the ground with your camera. The main brand model you see advertised is made by Skimmer and costs around $110. I found one made by a seller on Etsy for $55 that looks just about the same so I ordered it. I'll put the money saved towards a neoprene Lens Coat for my 200-800mm lens.

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Please do update us on how that Etsy pan works out. I’ve thought about those too but felt $110 is too much for what it is.

 

[Chris Summers]

My problem nowadays is getting myself to that level and getting back up again

Same here, I tell my grandkids when I play with them, "the getting down isn't the hard part, it's the getting back up!

 

[Bryan Conner]

Same here, I tell my grandkids when I play with them, "the getting down isn't the hard part, it's the getting back up!

I agree. My tactic is to keep lying on the ground and claim that I am meditating.