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New Gear Resolutions for 2015
- Thread starter mackguyver
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1. I will not buy a camera body.
2. I will not buy a lens (35mm 135mm and 85mm/1.4 purchases probably coming up in 2016).
3. I will buy the TTL version of the Godox 360 when it comes out.
4. I shall buy a couple of light modifiers- probably a Speedlite softbox and a 51" or 64" PLM.
Well, let's see how that goes...
2. I will not buy a lens (35mm 135mm and 85mm/1.4 purchases probably coming up in 2016).
3. I will buy the TTL version of the Godox 360 when it comes out.
4. I shall buy a couple of light modifiers- probably a Speedlite softbox and a 51" or 64" PLM.
Well, let's see how that goes...
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I'm going to pre-order one or two fabulous aweinspirering Canon 5DIVs (I very much hope) this Spring...or bail out to Nikon later in 2015.
Buying/selling lenses will depend utterly on the first move. But if I stay with Canon the 100-400 IS L II may well replace my 70-300 IS L.
A most interesting year for sure.
Buying/selling lenses will depend utterly on the first move. But if I stay with Canon the 100-400 IS L II may well replace my 70-300 IS L.
A most interesting year for sure.
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I will buy 1 new lens in 2015. At this point I'm not sure what that will be, maybe the new 100-400 II, maybe a 50mm (Sigma Art or new Canon IS if it comes out) or 85mm prime - maybe the 85 1.2 II, but would like something with better autofocus, fingers crossed that Canon will introduce a new 85 IS.
I will probably be looking at a camera body upgrade in 2016, but will wait and see what new products Canon has available then and prices. I'm very satisfied with my 6D currently.
I will probably be looking at a camera body upgrade in 2016, but will wait and see what new products Canon has available then and prices. I'm very satisfied with my 6D currently.
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Some of this is a carryover from last year, but for me as a hobbyist/occasionally paid photographer these were my creeds.
1. Shoot a minimum of 10,000 shots on each DSLR I own in a productive way, not just clicking to click.
2. Earn enough in shoots and prints to get full gross ROI on my 5d3 by EOY
3. Do not by any supplemental gear (flash being first priority) Unless I have a paying gig that justifies it as a requirement.
4. Fully figure out the 61 point AF system on 5d3
5. know my settings good enough where my "show to clients" rate jumps to 1 of 4, not 1 of 10 like it is currently.
6. Photography books on posing are an acceptable purchase.
1. Shoot a minimum of 10,000 shots on each DSLR I own in a productive way, not just clicking to click.
2. Earn enough in shoots and prints to get full gross ROI on my 5d3 by EOY
3. Do not by any supplemental gear (flash being first priority) Unless I have a paying gig that justifies it as a requirement.
4. Fully figure out the 61 point AF system on 5d3
5. know my settings good enough where my "show to clients" rate jumps to 1 of 4, not 1 of 10 like it is currently.
6. Photography books on posing are an acceptable purchase.
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davidcl0nel
Canon R5, 17 TSE, RF35+85 IS, RF70-200 4 IS, EF135
One or two additional Lee gradrient filters.
And maybe a 50/85 IS, if it didn't cost 800€.
I don't need anything else, except holidays/travel to get to interesting places. I go take photos, don't spend any more time shopping....
And maybe a 50/85 IS, if it didn't cost 800€.
I don't need anything else, except holidays/travel to get to interesting places. I go take photos, don't spend any more time shopping....
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Trade in my 2 1D Mark IV's towards a 1Dx and acquire another 7D Mark II.
Upgrade my 24 1.4 to version II or maybe just the 24 2.8IS, haven't made up my mind yet.
Acquire 16-35 f4 or maybe the 11-24 f4 if it ever shows up.
Still considering the Sigma 150-300 f2.8 Sport but the thought of parting ways with my trusted, tried and true 300 2.8 IS makes me queasy.
Canon, how about updating the 20, 50, 85 and 100mm primes fer cryin' out loud?
Upgrade my 24 1.4 to version II or maybe just the 24 2.8IS, haven't made up my mind yet.
Acquire 16-35 f4 or maybe the 11-24 f4 if it ever shows up.
Still considering the Sigma 150-300 f2.8 Sport but the thought of parting ways with my trusted, tried and true 300 2.8 IS makes me queasy.
Canon, how about updating the 20, 50, 85 and 100mm primes fer cryin' out loud?
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MacGuyver, for Lee filters see www.2filter.com
NGR:
1. learn to use the existing single external flash unit 580 EX II in ETTL and in manual modes for outdoor nature photography that doesn't look flashed. Learn to use the Better Beamer (not the Better Blaster) so it isn't obvious.
1a. buy, make, use flash modifiers
2. Once I know what to do with one off-camera flash, consider a second or third flash and trigger. Manual will likely do just fine for my use.
2a. another stand and set of gels
3. Computer - likely a new laptop, the current one is approaching its 5th birthday, and I am getting irritated at the linear screen defect it has developed, fortunately on the left side where the left Lightroom panel sits.
4. Upgrade to Lightroom 5
NGR:
1. learn to use the existing single external flash unit 580 EX II in ETTL and in manual modes for outdoor nature photography that doesn't look flashed. Learn to use the Better Beamer (not the Better Blaster) so it isn't obvious.
1a. buy, make, use flash modifiers
2. Once I know what to do with one off-camera flash, consider a second or third flash and trigger. Manual will likely do just fine for my use.
2a. another stand and set of gels
3. Computer - likely a new laptop, the current one is approaching its 5th birthday, and I am getting irritated at the linear screen defect it has developed, fortunately on the left side where the left Lightroom panel sits.
4. Upgrade to Lightroom 5
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And I must confess, I am likely to yield to #5. Get a 7D2. Definitely a "want" rather than "need", though it is true that I have never experienced a sophisticated AF system, shooting with the 60D rather pokey 9 points. Center point AI Servo, or center point one-shot focus and recompose. I am guessing that my keeper rate with BIF should improve some, once I figure out the focusing system.
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Nancy, thanks for the 2filter link. Someone else had mentioned them in the past, but I lost the information. Now I just have to convince myself to drop $1200+ on filters...NancyP said:
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wsmith96 said:My new gear's resolution is the following:
Upgrade my EF-S 60 to the EF 100 2.8L macro
Add the 100-400L mk II to my kit
Add a 24-105L for a general zoom for my 5D.
Add another flash
Start making some spending money from my photography hobby
Enjoy shooting with everything I've collected so far
Scratch the 24-105 from the list - just purchased for $650 new. I should have it Wednesday
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This is hilarious: "5. I will only order a full Lee Filters kit if I can find all of the required components from no more than 3 retailers (wish me luck).
You can find that kit on Amazon if memory serves. I want the full kit in a bad way.
But for this year:
1. Sell my T5i that has less than 500 clicks.
2. Save for and purchase a 5D mkIII (New) just as the price bottoms when the new Cameras are released.
3. Decide whether it is better to get the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, or a couple of L primes.
4. Learn the gear I have and software I have so that I can be half as good as some of the greats I see here.
5. Win the lottery so that I can travel, hire models, and take photos all over the world... just for the fun of it.
You can find that kit on Amazon if memory serves. I want the full kit in a bad way.
But for this year:
1. Sell my T5i that has less than 500 clicks.
2. Save for and purchase a 5D mkIII (New) just as the price bottoms when the new Cameras are released.
3. Decide whether it is better to get the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 II, or a couple of L primes.
4. Learn the gear I have and software I have so that I can be half as good as some of the greats I see here.
5. Win the lottery so that I can travel, hire models, and take photos all over the world... just for the fun of it.
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My New Years Resolutions are:
a) Don't repeat the mistakes of 2014. Over Christmas in a burst of inspiration I bought a 7D Mark II , 100-400 L II and a Canon Pro-10. I don't think I'll regret the 100-400 and the Pro-10. I'm underwhelmed by the 7D Mark II picture quality (focusing, FPS are good, image quality on APS-C doesn't seem to have moved on to much).
b) Don't buy a Canon 5DS or whatever it's going to be called. 50MP would be lovely and tempting but I should get the best out of my 5D III first
c) Don't buy the 11-24 MM when it comes out. I have loads of lens, I should use them to death first
d) Don't buy any more flash modifiers until I actually use a flash in a real life situation. I've great plans that are never executed
e) Learn Photoshop properly. I'm doing something wrong with it. I need to enhance a photo without being too obvious.
f) Take less photos but of better quality
g) Find a genre that I become expert in. At the moment I am a jack of all trades and master of none
h) Teach more, I learn alot by teaching others, you really have to know what you are doing
i) Spend money on experiences and locations and less on gear
j) Contemplate whether a 300 F2.8 II would really be worth it. It's a source of great desire and wantoness but probably not practically usable with how I take photographs
k) Don't over do the photography, it's meant to be a hobby not the be all and end all
a) Don't repeat the mistakes of 2014. Over Christmas in a burst of inspiration I bought a 7D Mark II , 100-400 L II and a Canon Pro-10. I don't think I'll regret the 100-400 and the Pro-10. I'm underwhelmed by the 7D Mark II picture quality (focusing, FPS are good, image quality on APS-C doesn't seem to have moved on to much).
b) Don't buy a Canon 5DS or whatever it's going to be called. 50MP would be lovely and tempting but I should get the best out of my 5D III first
c) Don't buy the 11-24 MM when it comes out. I have loads of lens, I should use them to death first
d) Don't buy any more flash modifiers until I actually use a flash in a real life situation. I've great plans that are never executed
e) Learn Photoshop properly. I'm doing something wrong with it. I need to enhance a photo without being too obvious.
f) Take less photos but of better quality
g) Find a genre that I become expert in. At the moment I am a jack of all trades and master of none
h) Teach more, I learn alot by teaching others, you really have to know what you are doing
i) Spend money on experiences and locations and less on gear
j) Contemplate whether a 300 F2.8 II would really be worth it. It's a source of great desire and wantoness but probably not practically usable with how I take photographs
k) Don't over do the photography, it's meant to be a hobby not the be all and end all
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My resolution was:
1. No lens purchase until thanksgiving.
2. Learn photoshop
3. Bring camera every single day
What happened so far:
1. Bought 70-200 2.8ii and 70-300L in Jan
2. Subscribed to creative cloud. Been watching videos on YouTube to learn photoshop
3. Been bringing camera with me even during huge snowstorm
1. No lens purchase until thanksgiving.
2. Learn photoshop
3. Bring camera every single day
What happened so far:
1. Bought 70-200 2.8ii and 70-300L in Jan
2. Subscribed to creative cloud. Been watching videos on YouTube to learn photoshop
3. Been bringing camera with me even during huge snowstorm
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So far I've stuck to my guns, passing on the 7DII and the 100-400 II, but the 11-24 f/4 is mighty tempting. I think I'll hold off on the 5DS R for a while as the body prices tend to drop pretty quickly. I'd love the extra megapixels, but haven't done much stuff lately where I truly need it. Other than that, I might need a spare battery for my 1D X, but that should be it. Maybe I'll go for the new 5D ___ come December rebate time.
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JonAustin
Telecom / IT consultant and semi-pro photographer
I've already deviated from my plan, by picking up a 35/2 IS refurb (purchased last week; should be delivered today).
In November, I was among those of you here in the "Wait until a rebate / sale / price drop on the 100-400 II" crowd, but pulled the trigger on 12/31. No regrets; it's an excellent lens, and I get to expense this stuff against my business. I usually try to buy on sale just on principle, but saving a couple hundred bucks wasn't worth the wait to me, after waiting years for this vII to be released. Besides, not knowing the price in advance, I had budgeted $2500.
It'll be interesting to see when the 5D4 is released and what it offers. At this point, I'm still planning to buy a second 5D3 when its price drops. We'll see.
And the latest "new 50mm lens" rumor has me curious ...
In November, I was among those of you here in the "Wait until a rebate / sale / price drop on the 100-400 II" crowd, but pulled the trigger on 12/31. No regrets; it's an excellent lens, and I get to expense this stuff against my business. I usually try to buy on sale just on principle, but saving a couple hundred bucks wasn't worth the wait to me, after waiting years for this vII to be released. Besides, not knowing the price in advance, I had budgeted $2500.
It'll be interesting to see when the 5D4 is released and what it offers. At this point, I'm still planning to buy a second 5D3 when its price drops. We'll see.
And the latest "new 50mm lens" rumor has me curious ...
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