Chewy Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Ugh... getting my gear packed up for Scottsdale and my DSLR bag just popped a seem at the bottom. Problem is now calling around, no one has the lowepro bag I want/need to carry my gear plus a laptop in one piece for carry on. I hate having to check bags, but between laptop bag, camera bag, and cloths looks like I'm going to have to. Adams detail bag! BAM! Lens slip into elastic and all! lol I have a camera bag now, which I hope will work for the time being. My plan is to pack the bag into my luggage and carry on the camera and lenses when I go to FL in a couple of weeks. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 with the money I have tied up in this thing I'm really particular about how it travels. I want/need the lowepro fastpack 250... problem is no one stocks them locally and to have it overnighted from BH to here is almost $60... more than half the price of the bag!! YIKES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 with the money I have tied up in this thing I'm really particular about how it travels. I want/need the lowepro fastpack 250... problem is no one stocks them locally and to have it overnighted from BH to here is almost $60... more than half the price of the bag!! YIKES!! Oh hell... I need me one of those... Heck with the Adams bag! lol 75 bucks on Amazon! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We've seen some of your photos. What are you using? P&S? Almost....LOL Actually it is a pretty nice little rig. The Casio Exilim fh-20. http://www.casio.com/products/Cameras/EXILIM_High-Speed/EX-FH20/ But I grew up on 35mm SLRs. My dad bought a Canon FTb in '71 after he finished the original "CSI" course in Ottawa. They called it the Ident Course then. He fell in love with taking good pics and that camera was a big layout for a cop in 1971!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_FTb So I got to grow up, figuring out different lenses, filters, flash effects etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 This thread has me tempted to buy a DSLR now. I like that bag Dylan posted too. Just what I needed, more temptation to buy toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've got the Pentax K-x with 16-55 & 55-300. It uses 4x AA batteries, I've got Sanyo Eneloops (http://www.slrlounge.com/equipment-review-rechargable-batteries-sanyo-eneloop) I keep a spare set in case I need them and I can always pop into a shop if needed. No worries about proprietary batteries running out / not having a charger or no where to charge it. Camera review site. http://www.dpreview.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwisejr Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Just got my Canon T1i 15 Mp 18-55 lens 1080p video. 16 gb sdhc card and a Vivitar clear UV filter. sweet camera . Very easy to operate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 My Nikon came in today... Going to the gym tonight and then home to play/learn my camera. My wife will be a Nikon widow for a while... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 My Nikon came in today... Going to the gym tonight and then home to play/learn my camera. My wife will be a Nikon widow for a while... Chris Why make her a Nikon widow? You could have some fun by making her into a model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Why make her a Nikon widow? You could have some fun by making her into a model. Mother & child, What more can one ask for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is one nice bag Dylan....Very nice indeed!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mother & child, What more can one ask for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 +1 That's why I got mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 +1 That's why I got mine! Which one? Wife, child or camera? Ditto! My wife wants NOTHING to do with modeling. Remember she had a baby 4 months ago. Not quite happy with her body yet. So I got it and played with it some... I am ONLY using it in manual mode so it'll take some practice to get proficient at setting it correctly. All in all an amazing camera with an amazingly simple to use interface. I like how it has a ton of manual switches like the bigger higher dollar bodies do. It takes less time to make changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Reviving a dead thread, I know.... But I wanted to post up that I am going to get the Nikon D90. Right now I am trying to figure out the difference in the MM lenses. I know I want a polarized lens but there are different MM sizes. I guess I also need some sort of adapter for the lens to go on? This is a WHOLE new world for me. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 You will love the D90 :thumbsup: Most kits come with an 18-105 MM NIKKOR lens, it is a really good all around lens. Then you just need to get a decent filter for it. It is good protection for the glass in your lens You just need to make sure you get the correct filer size for your lens. My 18-200 MM lens takes a 72 MM filter. If you are buying it as a kit you can look up the lens on this site, it will specify what size filter you need. http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Camera-Lenses/index.page Or just tell me what you are getting and I'll look it up for you :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Dylan/Brandi, I'd highly suggest picking up that Fastpack. I have the exact same one (LowePro Fastpack 250) and absolutely love it. It is well worth the money. The top section has a ton of room and the laptop sleeve easily fits my 15.6" in it without issues. Very comfortable. As for camera gear and what you can fit, this is everything I put in the main section: -D300s with 17-55mm f/2.8 mounted (this goes in the front so I can sling the backpack over one arm and pull the camera out quickly) -70-300mm -50mm -SB-600 -Filters for all three lenses -Reverse-mount for 50mm -Wireless remote + attachments Plenty of room for all that, and I could easily fit more if I wanted to cram it in. Great, great backpack. I use it every time I go hiking or traveling. The only downside is that it's not waterproof, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me as I usually don't hike or take pictures in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Kits? Your link just makes me want to go put my head in a toilet. HAHAHA I have to learn a heck of a lot about this stuff. I've always been a Canon - no lenses/filters kind of person. I haven't bought anything yet but I know I am going to get the D90. Does the D90 come with anything other than the camera, battery, & charger? I'm so confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 You can get just the body, which should include a battery & charger. If you're wanting to stay fairly within a budget starting out, a kit is a great way to go. One of the most popular kits for the D90 is the 18-105mm + 70-300mm combo. That covers a very wide zoom range, and both lenses are great starter lenses. I started out with the kit I mentioned above (D90/Kit lens/70-300). I destroyed my 18-105mm (long story...) but still use the 70-300mm on my D300s. Upgraded/replaced the kit lens. The only reason I haven't upgraded the telephoto lens is because the good ones are around $2000K.....and I can't justify that right now. You don't need circular polarizers or filters, but they can make landscape/scenery pictures beautiful if you know how to use it. As Bill mentioned, just match up the filter size from Nikon's website to find the right circular polarizer size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 The other good thing about a filter is if you scratch a $30 filter oh well, you buy another $30 filter :D If you put a scratch in the glass on a $700 lens then you need to buy a new $700 lens :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 True. So don't scratch the lens. Kidding. That is a good benefit. Really the only thing I don't like about filters (specifically polarizers) is that they really decrease the amount of light the camera can pull in. If you have a kit/cheap lens and try to do nature photography in lower lighting it probably won't happen without a stable tripod. I rarely used mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I don't see any KITS anywhere. LOL I see separate stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Is there anywhere in particular you're wanting to buy from? Amazon always has great deals: "D90 Kits" Example Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I don't see any KITS anywhere.LOL I see separate stuff. Here is an example of a kit. http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-DX-Format-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001ENOZY4 But shop around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Adorama is also a favorite camera store of mine. http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=d90+kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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