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    Faulty Multiblitz Minilite 200 Advice

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I have just been given a Multiblitz Minilite 200 flash. Here is the

    situation:

     

    The modelling light works however the flash pilot light lights up,

    but when I press the pilot to fire a test flash nothing happens. I

    have tried this in half and full flash settings.

     

    1) is it the flash bulb?

    2) could it be anything else?

    3) do you think is it worth getting it serviced? or will this be a

    major issue? or is it an Ebay job?

     

    Since I got it for free I am willing to get it looked at as I will

    still be doing well if it costs me a few hundred dollars. The flash

    is in very good condition.

     

    Thanks in advanced,

    Chong in Sydney

    35mm SLR lens interchangeability

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    But if you buy Nikon, it can use all Nikon lenses but a small few. If you buy Canon EF then all EF lenses are compatible but a small few...

     

    That's pretty good enough I's say... You are dreaming if you think that you can one day buy the latest Canon 10-600mm super zoom and mount it on a Nikon FM...

     

    There are such things as adapters too...

    17-40mm and Cokin P series

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I agree with last post. Cokin filters cannot match L lenses.

     

    If you do still decide on Cokin P series, you can hack saw off the 4 corners and 2 of the 3 filter slots to attain a reasonably flat, non-vignetting holder (make sure you securely clamp it down before you saw)

     

    Again look at Lee Brand or screw-in pro filters...

    Elan 7 vs 7E

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I have both the BP300 battery pack and EOS 7E. Eye control is (as mentioned before) indispensible! Once you've used it and gotten used to it, it's hard to go back to gamepad style selection of focusing point.

     

    The only major drawback is if you are a glasses wearer.

    Another digital in nature question

    in Nature

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    Why don't you try ACDSEE software, you can thumbnail many pictures in one directory (only limited by your monitor size). I think it is the industry's best tool for that purpose and many others.

     

    Just a thought... BTW Ken, i am in no place to say but I would seriously think before you go out and sell your Mamiya for digital, even when publishers do say yes to digital. It just sounds like too much of a risk at this stage of the game. Your Mamiya will hold it's value much much better than any digital counterpart, as it is with all modern digital tools. It will take a HUGE technical breakthrough before your Mamiya becomes not "worth something" and obsolescence is an issue, but you will know about it when this happens... Even if a digital counterpart is released and it is just as good or "better" as film I would think that a publishing company that has been dealing with film since it's conception would also think twice before moving soley to digital. Just a thought...

    What gears to bring to New Zealand?

    in Nature

    Posted

    Hi Ernest,

     

    I will also be driving South Island in December and doing exectly what you are doing, taking photos! Our trip also starts in Christchurch and finishes in ChristChurch. We will be there from 3rd of Dec to 18th december and i was wondering about the same things regarding whale watching, weather and equipment.

     

    I will now look into a strap for my tripod as advised here and I will look into heavier duty wet weather gear. How many rolls are you bringing to NZ? how many do you think is enough? I don't shoot many slidies, I tend to shoot with Realla 100 more than anything else, but I will look into bringing a few rolls of Velvia.

     

    Have a great trip, maybe I will bump into you! :)

     

    Chong

    What Should I Add Next???

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Sorry I just read the last paragraphs of your question and realised that there was more to it. I agree with the 80-200 F/4 L lens.

     

    For protests and marches I find wide angle such as 35mm prime is best for fast crowd snaps. 35mm is easier to compose than the wider angles of 24-28mm and I feel that since you have a 50mm prime, try 35mm prime on at the shop and see how that feels. personally I think it is a good compliment to 50mm. I like primes simply because it forces you to think about the shot before you shoot as apposed to the "laziness" of recomposition via zooming. If you shoot black and white then 35mm is also very good for that.

    What Should I Add Next???

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Righto it depends on what you want to shoot. Sell the Canon 28-90 and one Elan body, buy the Canon 28-135 IS USM or some other good prime lenses, perhaps 100mm macro if that is your forte.

     

    Basically if you "must" upgrade, obviously you feel that you need a change or need to upgrade to something better or you have to urge to get more out of your photography. I feel that you need to look at prime lenses or L lenses for increased optical quality. Otherwise perhaps you might consider looking into medium format if you want to take your photography to another level.

     

    Good luck! let us know what you decide

    Who says you have pick one?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Well the only logic of choosing one or the other is that you don't have to have 2 bodies to do the job and you can spend money on good glass instead of having 2 bodies. IMO Nikon or Canon L lenses are really really close in terms of quality at 24mm or 300mm. I would rather buy 1 body every 10 years and spend the 10 years buying glass than spending twice the amount on 2 bodies then having to buy glass as well for either system.

     

    The biggest bummer is that you won't be able to use one on the other system.

     

    That said I both have a Nikon FM and a Canon EOS30. The FM does it's job as a B&W camera and the Canon is my everyday outfit. If i were starting out as a new photographer I would definately stick to one box and buy glass, lots of good glass.

    The New EF 28-105/4.0-5.6 USM Lens

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I have the F4.5-5.5 version (I think this is called the mark II) and it is a very light, plasticy consumer lens. I only baught it becuase it was $20 more than the 28-80mm standard and I will be buying the 28-135mm IS USM first half of next year anyway so this el-cheapo is good enough for what i need it to do atm.

     

    No comments on image quality yet but all I know is that it is AU$250 cheaper than the f3.5-4.5 edition and apparently in terms of build quality and optical quality as well...

     

    Chong

    New Nikkor 24-85 f3.5-4.5G IF-ED vs Nikkor 24-85 f2.8-4D

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I am looking for a new F80S setup and want a general allround glass

    on the wide end (mainly for landscape and general photography at this

    stage). I am looking for optical performance above all else.

     

    I was lookig at the Nikkor range and found:

    1) New slient Wave Motor Nikkor 24-85 f3.5-4.5G IF-ED ~AU$800

    2) AF Nikkor 24-85 f2.8-4D ~$1050

     

    Now I am totally confused! My questions:

    1) Why is the SWM nikon so cheap? is it a package deal consumer lens?

    I thought SWM lenses were $2k+

    2) On that note I want to do alot of landscapes, is 24mm a must or is

    28mm enough to handle most situations?

    3) out of the 2 which would you buy???

     

    Thanks,

    Chong

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