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Hey Niels, John, Jochen – I decided to go with building a cardboard box to place over a small light box, upon which I will place an iPhone, and quickly photograph the transparencies one at a time. Thanks for your inputs!

I apologise! TP = transparency is an abbreviation commonly used in India! This is wise advice. Yes, I had looked at the V600, but even that seemed way over my output needs. So there really is no cheap and quick scanner that could be recommended?

Hey Jochen, thanks for your quick response. I am not looking to shoot digital – but seeking a scanner for the job!

Hi, I need to scan about 2000 colour TPs (120mm – 645). They are mostly single pieces (few are as strips). My need is not for high-end results, but to get scans that are decent enough to refer to, to know what I have. The scans will come together as a digital archive, with keywords and reference to the sleeve number in which the TP sits. This way I can quickly find TPs, and, if need be, make selections for high-res scanning in instances where I might need to make professional prints, or for distribution, etc. Once this project is over, I will not have need for the scanner. Any advice on something low cost that will get the job done would be really appreciated. Many thanks in advance!

Dear Jochen, Thanks for your super response. Onto it!

Looking to replace a broken original. I am sure there is no way I will ever get my hands on an original lens cap – can anyone suggest what might work as a third-party replacement? The lens has a 49mm filter size. Thanks in advance!

<p>I like where you are going with this Eric. Thanks.I too agree with the proposed set. Makes sense to me. 10-24/35/18-135 for now.<br> BTW, the used prices you remember looking at – were they off eBay? Or?<br> <br />Thanks for the inputs everyone. Really love what happens on photo.net, which happened again on this post.</p>

<p>Background:<br> This is a solo cycling piece that will take me into the rain shadow of the Himalaya. And the trip is unsupported by vehicle. I expect poor infrastructure on the way.<br> <br />The weather sealing makes the Fuji an attractive option. (The monsoon will be peaking in July, and in the rain shadow, further up, there will be dust – lots of dust)<br> In this exercise, I am not looking to match the 5DIII output. The search is for a system that will adequately cover my needs while being a 'light' kit.<br> The X-T10 is 60gm lighter, but sadly is not weather sealed. Besides the mag loss in the viewfinder.<br> <br />The struggle, when selecting the lenses, is going to be about the number of lens, versus the 'low light ability' of the kit. I do not wish to take more than two lenses, to reduce need to change in the field – and therefore the zooms. The primes look beautiful, but for the reasons above, I am gravitating towards the 10-24 and the 18-55, as suggested by Eric. (The inability to open up wide is a compromise I need to live with I guess).<br> The 18-55 is more appealing than the 16-55, being half its weight. At the same time 10-24, at 410gm, is not exactly light.<br> <br />Not considering two bodies.<br> <br />Here is where this gets even more interesting – the editorial concept will involve the cycle (and myself at times), featuring in the frame, and therefore the need for the remote. Not looking at the phone app. See this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UJN058/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UJN058/</a><br> After harping about weight, the crazy thing is a tripod will need to be added to the kit! And now once the camera kit is out of the way, I will need to figure that one out.<br> Is a tripod another post? Or can I consider asking for one here? Looking for light 4-5ft tripod that will allow exposures of a few seconds.<br> Hey, I really appreciate the inputs provided here. Thanks everyone.</p>

<p>You are right, there is nothing restricting the search to within mirrorless cameras. Yet, whatever the choice, I am looking at a 'substantial' weight advantage over my Canon kit:<br> Canon 5DIII (860gm)<br> Canon 24-70 2.8 (805gm)<br />Canon 16-35 2.8 (635gm)</p> <p>The XT-1 with battery and card is 440gm.</p> <p>The various Fuji lens options are:<br> 16 f 1.4<br />1000 USD<br />375gm<br /><br /><br />18mm f/2<br />600 USD<br />118gm<br /><br /><br />23mm f/1.4<br />900 USD<br />301gm<br /><br />35mm f/1.4<br />600 USD<br />187gm<br /><br />56mm /1.2<br />1000 USD<br />405gm</p> <p>10-24 f4<br />1000 USD<br />410gm<br /><br />18-55 f2.8/4<br />700 USD<br />330gm<br /><br />16-55 2.8<br />1200 USD<br />655 gm</p> <p>The body, with the 18, 35 and 56 weighs in nicely. However my shooting style tends to gravitate to what might be covered by the 10-24.</p>

This is great! Thanks for your responses. Let me study the Fuji X offerings and get back. Kenneth which 22mmp Canon are you recommending? The trick, I think, will be to come up with a lens system that will suit my needs, are light enough, and not cumbersome to deploy. Meanwhile, looking forward to any other lens advice.

Doing a commission for Nat Geo Traveller, where I need to travel as light as possible. So now looking for advice on an APS-C camera, and two 2.8 lenses covering 16-70 range equivalents to a 35mm system. Not considering the Sony A7 series FFs. (because of cost, and little overall weight advantage). Not looking at micro 4/3s. The system should be capable of delivering a great magazine double-spread (11" x 16" @ 350dpi approx), with juice to spare. Besides that I would like a wifi trigger capability, at least 5fps, fast focussing system, good low-light handling, and possibly a Bulb mode, and a hot shoe. Video capabilities are immaterial, as is a built-in flash. I am looking for a handsome weight reduction compared to a 5DIII (860gm), Canon 16-35 2.8 (635gm) and Canon 24-70 2.8 (805gm) Which camera system/s would you recommend? (Body plus lenses). If you were to ask 'what is your budget, I might keep that as a lesser consideration. But to put a figure to this, maybe 3000 dollars tops. Thanks in advance!

<p>Thanks for your response!<br> It is helpful, though a little sad-making that i've hit a dead end with this!</p>

<p>Hi!<br> <br />I am considering the Pentax645z, if only I can use my Contax645 lenses with it.<br> 1. Would anyone know of an adapter to do this (use Contax 645 lenses on a Pentax 645z body)?<br> 2. And if you happen to know the limitations of such an adapter (MF vs. AF, TTL metering, Exposure modes, etc.)?</p> <p>Many thanks in advance!<br> Milan</p>