What is your Least Used Piece of Gear?

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
We go walking, I stop every tenth to take a picture, I stop just long enough not to get grabbed by the ear and dragged forwards like a mother used to grab a rebellious teen! (metaphorically speaking)
Did you have to tough out this phase to get where you are or are you just that lucky?

Cheers Graham.

I got my wife hooked on photography. Now she says, "Can we buy another lens?"

I've tried. I've really tried. How did you do it?

We would go hiking, except I would end up stopping every tenth of a mile to photograph something for an hour. She started bringing books along to read while waiting, but that didn't work very well. I was shooting film at the time and got her to try it with my spare camera, but she didn't like the lack of immediate feedback and asked me to get a point-and-shoot digital.

 

[RLPhoto]

I would have said my light meter a few months ago and now I can't stop using it. It's very practical.

But my least use piece of kit is my 40 mm panny. It just sits there in neglect in my camera bag as an object used only when I don't use a 50mm.

 

[mackguyver]

I would have said my light meter a few months ago and now I can't stop using it. It's very practical.

But my least use piece of kit is my 40 mm panny. It just sits there in neglect in my camera bag as an object used only when I don't use a 50mm.

There's definitely a common theme of little love for the 40mm. It's a great lens for the money, but other than stitched panos and serving as a body cap for some, it just doesn't seem to fit in most people's workflow.

 

[scyrene]

I might add I don't use my 9-stop ND filter more than a couple of times a year. But those photos are some of my favourites (if a little predictable), so it has to stay (it's also useful for photographing sunspots!)

 

[ecka]

I would have said my light meter a few months ago and now I can't stop using it. It's very practical.

But my least use piece of kit is my 40 mm panny. It just sits there in neglect in my camera bag as an object used only when I don't use a 50mm.

There's definitely a common theme of little love for the 40mm. It's a great lens for the money, but other than stitched panos and serving as a body cap for some, it just doesn't seem to fit in most people's workflow.

And yet its CR image gallery has more pages than some popular Ls .

 

[RGF]

Now it is the 300F2.8. I use the longer glass - this is for my wife to use if she wants a mini-great white

Man, you've got a great supportive wife. My wife would say "why do you need another lens"?

She got another viola. And let me tell you, wood is more expensive than glass

 

[RGF]

Now it is the 300F2.8. I use the longer glass - this is for my wife to use if she wants a mini-great white

Man, you've got a great supportive wife. My wife would say "why do you need another lens"?

I got my wife hooked on photography. Now she says, "Can we buy another lens?"

Glad to buy her what she wants. Just sold her 2 Rebels T4i and bought her 2 70D. She was jealous of my 1Dx in Botswana so I'm hoping that the 70D will keep her happy (with 100-400)

 

[mackguyver]

She was jealous of my 1Dx in Botswana so I'm hoping that the 70D will keep her happy (with 100-400)

After reading that, I'm glad my life isn't into photography. Were she into photography, that would make things might expensive for me! She's the same way with other stuff. I bring home a new phone, she has to have a new one, too, I get a new laptop, she wants one, too - you get the idea. The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Maybe you should let your wife have the 1D X for a day, but make sure it's a shoot where you leave the tripod/monopod at home and she has to hand hold it all day. That should do the trick

 

[JonAustin]

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

 

[mackguyver]

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

 

[jdramirez]

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

I'd have to put my gut in the passenger seat effectively making the car a 1 seater..

 

[mackguyver]

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

I'd have to put my gut in the passenger seat effectively making the car a 1 seater..

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Mackguyver.
First since when has a Porsche been nothing fancy?
Second don't buy a jeep, rentals go anywhere!

Cheers Graham.

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

I'd have to put my gut in the passenger seat effectively making the car a 1 seater..

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

 

[mackguyver]

Hi Mackguyver.
First since when has a Porsche been nothing fancy?
Second don't buy a jeep, rentals go anywhere!

Cheers Graham.

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

I'd have to put my gut in the passenger seat effectively making the car a 1 seater..

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

Graham, there's nothing humble about a Porsche of course, but my model is not in the same league as some our other members who own Ferraris and 911 Turbos

 

[Zv]

Hi Mackguyver.
First since when has a Porsche been nothing fancy?
Second don't buy a jeep, rentals go anywhere!

Cheers Graham.

The worst so far was when I brought home my current car which was a somewhat extravagant purchase. I ended up saying it was her birthday present knowing full well that she'd never drive it. She was all excited but as I thought - a few days of dealing with two seats, limited trunk space, and really harsh suspension took care of her desire to drive the car. It's been my 'daily driver' ever since ;D

Don't keep us in suspense ... what did you buy?

A Porsche, but nothing fancy compared to other members of this forum. I told my wife I was going to buy something sensible this time around like a Honda Accord or something...but I love cars 8)

I'd have to put my gut in the passenger seat effectively making the car a 1 seater..

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

Graham, there's nothing humble about a Porsche of course, but my model is not in the same league as some our other members who own Ferraris and 911 Turbos

Ya'll can't compare with my one seater mama chari bicycle now. Comes complete with a broken basket, squeaky brakes that barely work and a removable seat (read; broken seat). With a range of 5 km (or as long as my arse can handle) puts your Porsche to shame.

Disclaimer - perhaps some beers were consumed before writing this post!

 

[JonAustin]

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

Nice ... enjoy! (And remember that the name "Porsche" has two syllables.) For my money, Jeeps (specifically Wranglers) are the best go-anywhere vehicles ever made.

 

[jdramirez]

LOL and not the most suitable car for outdoor photography with it's 4 inch ground clearance . I keep saying I'm going to buy an old beat up Jeep or something as a third car so I can get to the places I'd really like to shoot that don't have paved roads.

Nice ... enjoy! (And remember that the name "Porsche" has two syllables.) For my money, Jeeps (specifically Wranglers) are the best go-anywhere vehicles ever made.

Where did the one syllable use of Porsche come from? We don't see people saying Ja-eeps, Fa-ord, etc.

 

[mackguyver]

Disclaimer - perhaps some beers were consumed before writing this post!

Always a recipe for some amusing posts! I had nothing but a bike for a while, too, and my finances have gone from scraping up change under the couch for dinner to living pretty comfortably...right now things are good, but my multi-year consulting gig is coming to an end this month, so gear purchases are on hold for a while...

Nice ... enjoy! (And remember that the name "Porsche" has two syllables.) For my money, Jeeps (specifically Wranglers) are the best go-anywhere vehicles ever made.

Where did the one syllable use of Porsche come from? We don't see people saying Ja-eeps, Fa-ord, etc.

I've definitely enjoyed my car for the last 8 years / 40,000 miles - other than when I've had to pay for the service bill And yes, I have a T-shirt that shows the correct pronunciation...and I have no idea why people mispronounce it. It's a person's name! The worst instance I've seen was watching a show where Jay Leno got to drive the then-new Carrera GT at Talladega in front of Porsche's executives. He told that that it was a "great Porsh" and I cringed and hoped that they wouldn't consider him an ambassador for all Americans!

 

[jdramirez]

Jay should know better considering he is renowned as a car guy.

Disclaimer - perhaps some beers were consumed before writing this post!

Always a recipe for some amusing posts! I had nothing but a bike for a while, too, and my finances have gone from scraping up change under the couch for dinner to living pretty comfortably...right now things are good, but my multi-year consulting gig is coming to an end this month, so gear purchases are on hold for a while...

Nice ... enjoy! (And remember that the name "Porsche" has two syllables.) For my money, Jeeps (specifically Wranglers) are the best go-anywhere vehicles ever made.

Where did the one syllable use of Porsche come from? We don't see people saying Ja-eeps, Fa-ord, etc.

I've definitely enjoyed my car for the last 8 years / 40,000 miles - other than when I've had to pay for the service bill And yes, I have a T-shirt that shows the correct pronunciation...and I have no idea why people mispronounce it. It's a person's name! The worst instance I've seen was watching a show where Jay Leno got to drive the then-new Carrera GT at Talladega in front of Porsche's executives. He told that that it was a "great Porsh" and I cringed and hoped that they wouldn't consider him an ambassador for all Americans!

 

[scyrene]

Disclaimer - perhaps some beers were consumed before writing this post!

Always a recipe for some amusing posts! I had nothing but a bike for a while, too, and my finances have gone from scraping up change under the couch for dinner to living pretty comfortably...right now things are good, but my multi-year consulting gig is coming to an end this month, so gear purchases are on hold for a while...

Nice ... enjoy! (And remember that the name "Porsche" has two syllables.) For my money, Jeeps (specifically Wranglers) are the best go-anywhere vehicles ever made.

Where did the one syllable use of Porsche come from? We don't see people saying Ja-eeps, Fa-ord, etc.

I've definitely enjoyed my car for the last 8 years / 40,000 miles - other than when I've had to pay for the service bill And yes, I have a T-shirt that shows the correct pronunciation...and I have no idea why people mispronounce it. It's a person's name! The worst instance I've seen was watching a show where Jay Leno got to drive the then-new Carrera GT at Talladega in front of Porsche's executives. He told that that it was a "great Porsh" and I cringed and hoped that they wouldn't consider him an ambassador for all Americans!

I'm afraid I grew up saying (and hearing) 'porsh' (one syllable pronunciation, and still find the original pronunciation pretentious. Just because it's not what I heard (I suspect the former is more widespread in general usage in the UK, but that's just a feeling - no doubt car aficionados would say it the other way). I wouldn't say one was wrong though, since foreign company names are sometimes - even often - not pronounced in other languages the same as they are in their native one. Hyundai has a US pronunciation, a UK pronunciation, and an original Korean one - none of which are the same. Schwartzkopf is even 'mis'pronounced on its own adverts here