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

[Wings and Things]

No experience but yes seems to be the answer to the FD question. I just put "Canon FD to RF adapter" into Google and there are a number avaialable (at least here in the UK). Happy hunting.

 

[BasilFawlty]

No experience but yes seems to be the answer to the FD question. I just put "Canon FD to RF adapter" into Google and there are a number avaialable (at least here in the UK). Happy hunting.

I bought an FD-RF adapter and regularly use my old FD lenses on the R5 (just for fun). The only downside of course is that there is no AF.

 

[Wings and Things]

Ah sorry - I read the "?" Re-reading it is fairly obvious you use them already - oops

 

[BasilFawlty]

As I posted in an earlier post here, I had pre-ordered the Canon RF 45F 1.2 lens on Nov 7th, literally the day after it was possible to pre-order.
I just got an email from B&H that my credit card has been charged which should mean the lens is in their house and being prepared for shipping. Woo hoo. Can’t wait!

 

[Woodbadger]

Having bought some more gear this fall, I have got to the point where storing it in mu bag is not convenient. I have long envied the TrekPack system but did not want to get another storage box for my office. Instead I decided to repurpose the two 14x17 file drawers in my computer desk and build my own “TrekPack-style” padding and dividers. I am pretty happy with the results and saved a bunch of cash (for more gear?). I havw another drawer to do, and will also add plastic organizer trays to the “pencil” drawer for bits and bobs.
Let me know what you think.

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[BasilFawlty]

Having bought some more gear this fall, I have got to the point where storing it in mu bag is not convenient. I have long envied the TrekPack system but did not want to get another storage box for my office. Instead I decided to repurpose the two 14x17 file drawers in my computer desk and build my own “TrekPack-style” padding and dividers. I am pretty happy with the results and saved a bunch of cash (for more gear?). I havw another drawer to do, and will also add plastic organizer trays to the “pencil” drawer for bits and bobs.
Let me know what you think.

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Mother is the necessity of invention, or something... Nice job!

 

[BasilFawlty]

Ok, so I posted a while back that I have ordered the new Canon RF 45mm f/1.2! They (B&H) just charged my card, so presumably the camera is in their hands and being processed for shipping. I decided, since Alphagvrd was having a sale on their lens skins, do go ahead and buy a skin for this lens (most of my lenses and my R5 have Alphagvrd skins). This is the skin I got, (but not the lens obviously). The skin is called Nocturnal Waves.

 

[BasilFawlty]

Woo hoo! The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 I pre-ordered on Nov 7th has shipped! ETA Friday, Dec 5th!

 

[Photofarmer]

Sure ive posted before but used it last week works a treat

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[Photofarmer]

Think it was old model huge discount and new customer discount think $69 Australian cant remember if postage on top or free postage plenty of various types and prices on amazon etc

 

[snegron]

(Two weeks ago) a Sony A7iv.

 

[THXGEEK]

Having bought some more gear this fall, I have got to the point where storing it in mu bag is not convenient. I have long envied the TrekPack system but did not want to get another storage box for my office. Instead I decided to repurpose the two 14x17 file drawers in my computer desk and build my own “TrekPack-style” padding and dividers. I am pretty happy with the results and saved a bunch of cash (for more gear?). I havw another drawer to do, and will also add plastic organizer trays to the “pencil” drawer for bits and bobs.
Let me know what you think.

I've also repurposed a few drawers of my office file cabinet for gear. No dividers like you have, but I have lined the drawers with 1" thick 'Pick & Pull' foam from The Foam Factory. Like many folks here, I have a substantial investment in electronics and optics - spending $20 to ensure it is well-padded seems like a no-brainer.

 

[BasilFawlty]

Garmin inReach Mini 2. Got this because I often go off the beaten path on my photography ventures. Many times I’ve been out on trails with no cell coverage. Got this as a way to ensure I can keep family posted on my location and, should the need ever arise, also send SOS in event of

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emergency.

 

[Bryan Conner]

Garmin inReach Mini 2. Got this because I often go off the beaten path on my photography ventures. Many times I’ve been out on trails with no cell coverage. Got this as a way to ensure I can keep family posted on my location and, should the need ever arise, also send SOS in event of View attachment 41606emergency.

This is probably one of the most thoughtful purchases anyone could make.

 

[BasilFawlty]

This is probably one of the most thoughtful purchases anyone could make.

Last year, in early Sept, my wife and I visited Goblin Valley State Park in Utah for a weekend camping trip.
While there, we saw a missing person poster for a man, Howard Stone, who had gone missing while solo hiking on of the nearby slot canyons.
They never did find him.

Ever since I’d been thinking about all the times I’ve been hiking in areas with no cell coverage. What would I do if I found myself out there in an emergency situation with no way to contact help?

Goblin Valley visitor center closes as crews look for a missing hiker

Search and rescue crews are still looking for a man who went missing in Little Wild Horse Canyon on Saturday.

ksltv.com

 

[jcass]

This is probably one of the most thoughtful purchases anyone could make.

I just want to reinforce the message for folks that the inReach Mini 2 has Sat Comm and GPS. It is a great idea imo if you're off-grid on an excursion and want to ensure that you're leaving loved ones with a trace. It does what your cell phone can't in those situations.

 

[StevenAunan]

For anyone cringing at the cost of LP-E6P batteries, SmallRig versions are 100% compatible, don't need a separate charger, and cost 50% less than then Canon brand. I just received two of them from B&H.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1910014-REG/smallrig_5406_e6p_c26_battery_2520mah_blue.html

 

[Dean Wilson]

For anyone cringing at the cost of LP-E6P batteries, SmallRig versions are 100% compatible, don't need a separate charger, and cost 50% less than then Canon brand. I just received two of them from B&H.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1910014-REG/smallrig_5406_e6p_c26_battery_2520mah_blue.html

Amazon has a similar battery for $27.99, rather than B & H's price of $39.99.

Amazon.com : SMALLRIG 2400mAh Repalcement USB-C Battery for Canon LP-E6NH, for Canon R6 Mark III, R5, R6, R7, R6 Mark II, R, R5 C, 5D II/III/IV, 6D, 7D, 7D II, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D, 2.5H Fast Charging : Electronics

Amazon.com : SMALLRIG 2400mAh Repalcement USB-C Battery for Canon LP-E6NH, for Canon R6 Mark III, R5, R6, R7, R6 Mark II, R, R5 C, 5D II/III/IV, 6D, 7D, 7D II, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D, 2.5H Fast Charging : Electronics

www.amazon.com

 

[BasilFawlty]

New Condition 1 hardshell travel case.
I have used Pelican cases before and know they are great cases (note, I’ve not owned them but have used them a lot with work-related jobs before I retired). After watching a LOT of reviews for both of the Condition 1 #300 and the Pelican 1510, I decided to pull the trigger on the Condition 1. They both are made of essentially the same materials, so I’m sure they are both close enough in strength and durability. They were both close to the same sale price currently. The things that pushed me towards the CD-1 #300 case over the Pelican 1510, are the following:

1. A big factor for me was the difference in wheels. Besides using this case for travel, I’ll also be using it outdoors and in some rough terrain. I was very impressed with the wider, more robust “all terrain” rubberized wheels on the CD-1 #300 compared to the thick hard-plastic wheels on the Pelican. (At least they “seem” more robust - we shall see).
2. The version of the CD-1 I bought comes with an in-lid organizer (which I definitely want) whereas the Pelican 1500 currently on sale for close to the same price has an egg-crate foam lid insert. I’d have to pay additional $$ for those lid inserts with the Pelican.
3. The divider inserts with the pelican case are thinner and stiffer than the dividers that come with the CD-1. I have a large aluminum camera box with the stiffer type of dividers and I also have a camera bag with the padded, more flexible dividers like the CD-1. It’s just subjective personal preference, but I prefer the softer, thicker “camera bag-like” dividers.
4. In reviews comparing the two, I like that the handles on the CD-1 #300 are completely padded 360° where the Pelican is only padded on the underside of the handles.

I know Pelican makes great cases, and they certainly have a good reputation, but I’ve decided to give the CD-1 a try as it does seem to compare favorably with the Pelican. Both have limited lifetime warranties.

The Condition 1 #300 22" Camera Hard Case:

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The Pelican 1510 Hard Case that was also on sale I which I was considering.
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No sooner did my condition one case arrive then I saw that B&H had a pelican vault 525 case on sale for just $99. Well, even though I really didn’t need another case I couldn’t pass up that deal. So now I have also purchased in addition to the condition one case a pelican 525 V case.
The vault series of pelican cases are not waterproof, but they do provide decent protection for normal day-to-day activities. I have enough additional equipment to warrant having two cases.

 

[Photofarmer]

 

[Photofarmer]

works well

 

[StevenAunan]

"Buying a photo printer is dumb." So what did I do? Bought the Epson ET-8550 when it was on sale for $500. My second job after college was at the University of New Mexico's student art magazine (before desktop publishing was a thing), so I love printing and art. I feel like my photography is getting incrementally better, and I just want to print some of my photos...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1639048-REG/epson_c11cj21201_ecotank_et_8550_all_in_one_printer.html

 

[BasilFawlty]

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What is it?

 

[Photofarmer]

What is it?

portable double battery charger and power bank.
Seems to add extra10% to battery charge over standard canon charger.
Good when on the road chasing storms or time lapsing $60 Black Friday special

 

[MrSparks999]

I use one of these and is excellent if you are on an all day shooting session as you can recharge a pair of batteries in the field. Mostly used if am using pre capture as we all know that eats batteries.

 

[Photofarmer]

I use one of these and is excellent if you are on an all day shooting session as you can recharge a pair of batteries in the field. Mostly used if am using pre capture as we all know that eats batteries.

I got old model apparently new model has a sd card holder and slightly quicker charge but old model fine for me saved $$$$

 

[MrSparks999]

Yes mine is the old one too, no SD card holder, and to be honest i don't think i would use it anyway, i have a separate case for cards. The charger works very well for me.

 

[THXGEEK]

"Buying a photo printer is dumb." So what did I do? Bought the Epson ET-8550 when it was on sale for $500. My second job after college was at the University of New Mexico's student art magazine (before desktop publishing was a thing), so I love printing and art. I feel like my photography is getting incrementally better, and I just want to print some of my photos...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1639048-REG/epson_c11cj21201_ecotank_et_8550_all_in_one_printer.html

I love my 8550!

I had an older R3000 many years ago. Awesome quality, but WOW! Keeping the ink refilled was expensive.