Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9779472
That's just a generic link. The photo will be one from this set: http://www.flickr.com …z/sets/72157614​594005587/

Not sure which one he picked. It will be part of a full page ad for USGPRU.

Cool.

I have a changer and balancer at my place if you need an excuse to get out to Wickenburg with your bike and camera.

S.C.

And what the hell? No suggestions/comments on my gear questions?

S.C.

scottcolbath wrote in post #9779557
And what the hell? No suggestions/comments on my gear questions?

S.C.

I am not qualified to comment on Canon gear choices

I have the Manfrotto 055XB Pro/486RC2, and would love to have it in CF. If you want smaller, maybe the 190CXPRO3?

Money no object? I like the Gitzo CF. http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …T_Traveler_6X_C​arbon.html

This new ballhead by Arca Swiss is kick ass, but spendy: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ball_P0_with_Pa​nning.html
This Acratech ballhead is also uber cool: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Ballhead_with_​Quick.html

I quit making gear suggestions after about the 10th time someone came back **** and moaning after buying something other than what the majority had originally suggested.

By and large, people here are adults capable of doing their own research and balancing the specs/price against their needs/wallets.

I'm more than happy to give feedback on something if I personally use it but blind reccomendations? Nope, not any more...

Scott, maybe you should get THIS.

ok, sorry in advance for long reply...

scottcolbath wrote in post #9773814
Just a couple casual shots I got yesterday with my P&S out by Lake Pleasant, as I was on my way in to Phoenix to look at another motorcycle I may buy.

while you're at it can you buy me a bike too anything cheap but at least 500cc is fine

matrix311 wrote in post #9774617
What kind of bike are you buying? I just picked up a Yamaha Warrior last month and loving every mile I put on it.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.esimaging.n​et …yV5f#786731624_​vwgrZ-A-LB

wow, nice bike!

azbojo22 wrote in post #9776168
Hi all. Jay referred me to this forum awhile back, so instead of lurking I thought I would introduce myself...

My name is Bob. I've had my DSLR for a few months now and I am learning as much as I can from POTN. I still have a lot to learn though, and I'm really enjoying it.

The images I have seen from you folks are great and I can only hope to do as well
some day. My photography interests are pretty general right now. I do like photographing landcapes, machines (cars, bikes), and I really want to get more into OCF and portraiture.

I've got some time off coming up this week as my son will be on spring break and I hope to be doing some more shooting.

I hope to join one of your outings soon. Perhaps for shooting the wildflowers.

welcome! there are quite a few places to photograph cars as well as this weekend at the DUB show which I just found out I will be attending. fun stuff

Blue-J wrote in post #9778757
Scott,

The RT, whether 1150 or 1200 is the perfect long haul bike. If you can find one, a later 1200RT might have ESA (electronic stability assistance) besides ABS and even cruise control.

I have been riding BMWs for years, I have a different kind of R1200, and I have used it for long hauls too:

wow...:drool:

scottcolbath wrote in post #9778133
OK kids, which memory cards do I want for my new 7D I am ordering tonight?

Also, suggestions on a wide lens for landscapes. I have none at the moment. (Remember the 1.6 crop. I am thinking the 10-22 EF-S)

Also, a nice carbon tripod and head. My Manfrotto I have now is very nice, but it's not backpack small, or backpack light.

Maybe a Speedlite also. Which one?

Yeah, an unexpected check showed up in the mail today, and I'm burning it up at B&H.

S.C.

If you can find the first versions of the 580ex or 430ex flashes you can get them for a decent deal. still work well, just doesn't have the weather sealing if you want that. I still even use a 420ex flash and wouldn't mind getting more of those.

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9779669
Scott, maybe you should get THIS.

HAHAHA...and then don't forget to let us all borrow it

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9779583
I am not qualified to comment on Canon gear choices

Yeah, why to we let this Nikon user hang around here anyway?

I have the Manfrotto 055XB Pro/486RC2, and would love to have it in CF. If you want smaller, maybe the 190CXPRO3?

Too big folded. This needs to go on my Tamrac back pack, so I'm looking for a folded length of less than that. The tripod doesn't have to be badass. It's for those times I take my gear on the KTM out to the middle of nowhere on occasion.

Money no object? I like the Gitzo CF. http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …T_Traveler_6X_C​arbon.html

Nice, but I've already burned up the money I had budgeted, and then some. I may now wait on the tripod until I can spend more money without the check book wincing.

This new ballhead by Arca Swiss is kick ass, but spendy: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ball_P0_with_Pa​nning.html
This Acratech ballhead is also uber cool: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Ballhead_with_​Quick.html

Everything we buy is spendy and cool.

S.C.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9779605
I quit making gear suggestions after about the 10th time someone came back **** and moaning after buying something other than what the majority had originally suggested.

By and large, people here are adults capable of doing their own research and balancing the specs/price against their needs/wallets.

Understood.

And I'm betting you don't use the 10-22 EF-S.

That seems to be the only lens that would fill the gap in my lens lineup. as far as EF-DS lenses go, I have the cheapo 18-55 kit lens amd the 28-135 kit lens. In regular EF lenses, I have the 85mm F/1.8, a 100-300 which I never use, the 70-200 F/2.8L IS, and the 400mm F.5.6L.

From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

S.C.

disneydork06 wrote in post #9779731
while you're at it can you buy me a bike too anything cheap but at least 500cc is fine

Picky, aren't we?

Thanks for the info.

S.C.

scottcolbath wrote in post #9781234
From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

Don't know if you're opposed to third party lenses, but I am very happy with my Sigma 10-20. Very sharp and nice colors. 10mm is lots of fun! best part is I picked mine up for about $400 used.

Here's a few:

scottcolbath wrote in post #9781234
Understood.



And I'm betting you don't use the 10-22 EF-S.

That seems to be the only lens that would fill the gap in my lens lineup. as far as EF-DS lenses go, I have the cheapo 18-55 kit lens amd the 28-135 kit lens. In regular EF lenses, I have the 85mm F/1.8, a 100-300 which I never use, the 70-200 F/2.8L IS, and the 400mm F.5.6L.

From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

S.C.

why don't you use the 100-300? I thought about picking it up since it's cheap and just use it for some shots around the zoo. it's longer than my 200 so I would hope to get some decent closeups

scottcolbath wrote in post #9781243
Picky, aren't we?

S.C.

haha...500 isn't being picky...

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Hey Ryan, check your Gmail.

Kristy - very cool! Thanks for the link.

Dean, I have thought about trying other brand lenses, but I haven't had the courage yet. And I PM'd you my cell #.

Ryan, it's not a bad lens, but having that 70-200 L glass makes it tough to want to toss on the 100-300 when the former reaches fairly well in most cases.

S.C.

Oh, and my wallet is now almost $3,000 lighter. Thank you B&H.

Can't wait for the package to arrive.

S.C.