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Ahh, I see. I asked because the grip + EN4 is actually lighter then the grip + 2 EN3's (or AA's) and lasts longer and boosts the frame rate.

 

Yeah, I was seriously tempted to get the EN4(a) but I can get the framerates if I need them using the AA's if I absolutely need them and I can use the EN3's in all my other cameras. Plus the insane prices on the chargers for the EN4's was the cherry on top.

Quite honestly, not being able to shoot CH max speed on the D700 with the grip if it is only fitted with specific batteries was the only real disappointment I had with the body. But I later realized how little I need the max frame rates and using the Lithium AA's is a decent compromise all things considered. As a matter of fact, I have the grip loaded with the EN3's because I use it more for the extra shutter more than the extra fps.

 

Speaking of flash use, why not get the battery pack? sd8-a or whatever it is?

 

all that does is hold more AA batteries. If I was working hardcore wedding and lived/died by my flashes then I would probably pick one up. But my flash situations don't mandate more capacity/recycle times. But I do have to have at least one with me just in case and even the minimum supplimental parts add up. Like I said, Lithium is the best solution I have come up with so far.

 

And it's another cable sticking out of your camera and another thing to carry. TBH, I even think that the 5 battery door is silly, I'm glad the got rid of it on the SB-900

 

Agreed, used it when i first got my SB-800 and replaced it with the original door. I never noticed any real-world increase in performance.

 

There is about 20-30 extra pops IRL. But it also blocks the CLS sensor. Not worth it IMO.

 

Nikons and Canons sure are popular (no surprise).

Anyone ever rented a len(s)?

I can't afford to buy one, but no where seems to do Sony lens, shame
Anyone know of anywhere? (In the UK)

 

since i only have the one camera body or my cell phone i can't really take a picture. But here's the list of stuff anyway.

Canon Rebel XT (350D)
Canon BG-3 Battery Grip
Canon Remote Trigger (wired)
Canon Speedlight 580 EXII Flash
Canon Speedlight 540 EZ Flash
Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens
Canon 50mm f/1.8 MKII Lens
Canon 70-200mm f/4-5.6 L Lens
Sigma 28-135mm f/5.6 1:2 Macro Lens
Sigma 10-20mm F/5.6 Lens
Manfrotto Tripod (not sure on the model)
4GB Sandisk Ultra II
Lowepro Computrekker Backpack

I know my body is old but it still does the job

 

http://www.lensesforhire.co.uk/

I've heard some good things about them.

 

will take a P+S pic when i get home might as well add my list although not quite as fancy as some :O [gear envy]

Canon 50D + BG-E2n [stuck to the camera bloody screw broke]
Canon 50 f1.8, 35 f2, 70-200 f2.8L, 24-70 f2.8L
Tamron 17-50 f2.8
Tokina 10-17 fisheye
Canon 580EX II + RF-602 Triggers
Manfrotto 1980B legs with corrosponding free head [it does the job]
Velbon CF monopod
Softbox for above 580 & stand
Lancarta Smartflash 200s x 2, + 2 60" softboxes, Umbrellas, reflectors, stands......
most of the above sans the studio lights fit in my Kata 101 rucksak

Thin thats the lot, would like to get a 5D or a 1Ds mkII but needs must & well my house just went through so i am £72,250 in debt when im settled i'll update this list with some shiny new things

 

Why not just get rid of the Tamron 17-50, and 10-17 fisheye and replace with just a 10-20/10-24 etc regular lens?

 

fisheyes and ultra wide angle lenses are not the same.

 

I know. I also know that some people buy a fisheye for the neat effect AND to use as a wide (de-fish in post). I just assumed that he had the fisheye and it probably wasn't getting much use. If I had to chose between a fisheye and a UWA, I'd chose the latter.

 

I think it depends on the type of pictures you're trying to take as a photographer. I'd much prefer the UWA like you, but that's because I get more joy from shooting a nice vista.

 

Replaced camera so time for an update and some thread necromancy.


Original

Pentax K-x + FA 50mm f1.4

Pentax FA J 75-300
Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX DC
Pentax SMC DA 50-200
Pentax SMC DA 18-55
Cokin P Filters + adapters
Metz 36AF-4P + Nissin SC-01
VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly
Lens Pen
Jianisi pewpew remote
Star 63 tripod

Not pictured, hoods, UV filters and Lowepro Fastpack 200 in red/black.

 

Here's my gear (bad photo)



Canon EOS 5D mk2 w/ EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EOS 450D w/ EF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 & BG-E5 battery grip
Olympus E-PL1 w/ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 w/ 804RC2 head
Canon EF 70-200 f/4.0 L
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L
Canon EF 28-70 f/2.8 L
Canon EF 17-40 f/4.0 L
Canon Speedlite 430EX II
Sekonic L-758D light meter
Lee filter ring adapters (77mm WA, 77mm, 67mm)
Lee slot filter holder w/ Heliopan multicoated 105mm polariser
HiTech filter holder (+spare filter ring adapters)
Yongnuo MC-36b Timer Remote Controller
Canon RS-80N3 remote release
Canon RS-60E3 remote release
Canon RC-1 IR remote
Hot shoe spirit level

Filters:
HiTech 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 ND grad SE
HiTech 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 ND grad HE
HiTech 0.3 Straw SE
HiTech 1.5 ND

Not pictured:
Cleaning kits, Panasonic Lumix LX3, Giottos monopod & Manfotto 2-way head, second tripod + ballhead, and a few other bits and bobs that I can't remember right now.

 

Canon Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55 IS
Canon EF 70-210 1:4
Sigma EF 70-300
Jessop 2X converter
Jessop Flash
8gb micro SDHC
4gb SDHC
White balance cards
Onboard flash diffuser thing ^^
Spare battery
Filters
Tripod

 

Got the Fisheye for jump shots & the 17-50 there is no better walk around lens for the money.

Have had a gear upgrade since then though & have removed the fisheye from my line up, currently saving up for the 16-35L but its far stretch at present not quite required for my shift in photography attention.

Now using a 5DmkII 24-702.8L, 70-2002.8L, 180mm macro lens, 85 & 50 f1.2L, concentrating on Portraiture with some Sports on the side.

 

My Stuff:


Canon 500D

EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5
EF 50 f/1.8
EF 17-40 f/4 L
EF 70-200 f/4 L IS

Lee filter holder + 77mm wide angle ring adapter
Lee ND grads: .3 .6 .9 in both hard and soft edge
Hoya 77mm circular polarizer

Manfrotto 190cxpro3 tripod
Giottos MH1301 ball head

2-axis spirit level
shutter release cable