The DSLR Thread

NomadVagabond · 23rd March 2009, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj_koova

Here it is.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post1224750

I guess the 450D scores well on the price/performance card. What do you say?.
450D is available at around $670 (brand new) on ebay and B&H photo

Yes I agree with you. Thanks for the thread. Lovely photographs in there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

This is the system I got:
D700 body
MB D-10 Battery pack
Nikon 50mm f1.8 D - my B&B lens
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR with a 2x teleconverter
Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS
Nikon SB900 strobe
Weatherproof bag
Manfrotto monopod
8gig Memory flash card

That's a really really fantastic kit. I envy the 14-24 very much. It's a fab lens.

Regards,

Anirban.

Samurai · 23rd March 2009, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomadVagabond

Thanks for the thread. Lovely photographs in there.

There is also the auto-image thread considering we are an automotive community.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...ge-thread.html

navin · 23rd March 2009, 09:37

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Originally Posted by StarScream

I'm still recovering.... - it might even appreciate like the 28/1.4 did after it was discontinued.

The only thing I would have changed is to get the new 50/1.4 AF-S instead of the 50/1.8 (since breaking the bank was an option

).

I agree.
Nikon sorely needs the 28/1.4 for a APS-C DSLR segment but since the D700 is fullframe the 35/2, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4 would cover most settings. TG, try KEH.com and see if they have a 28/1.4 on sale there and get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomadVagabond

I envy the 14-24 very much. It's a fab lens.

Nikon has almost always had fab glass. but I see a hole between the 14-24 and 70-200. the 24-70/2.8 would fill that nicely. Funny why Nikon does not provide VR for it's 24-70 (or 17-55).

kpzen · 23rd March 2009, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

This is the system I got:
D700 body
MB D-10 Battery pack
Nikon 50mm f1.8 D - my B&B lens
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR with a 2x teleconverter
Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS
Nikon SB900 strobe
Weatherproof bag
Manfrotto monopod
8gig Memory flash card
And here is the link to my first ever DSLR click. Do check it out(I hope its ok to post a flickr link here, If not please delete this off.)
Entering DSLR territory. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Regards,
TG.

Damn!! Thats some equipment. Congrats.

Now i guess you would start your own exclusive auto and non-auto image threads ...

gd1418 · 23rd March 2009, 11:05

Congrats for the FX camera. Oh boy, do I love it? The body itself costs a lakh and ten in the grey market here. I sorely need a 2nd body and also a big glass - something similar to the Bigma.

Will have to rob a bank to fund my desire...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@Samurai
Well decided to go for the Nikon D700. Already tied the knot, now getting to know her..she need to build a rapport with me now

I am trying as much time as I cud with her! Haha! Totally loving the new experience.
Regards and thanks,
TG.

thalavoy · 23rd March 2009, 11:14

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Originally Posted by kaushik_s

BTW, TG, mind sharing which bank have you robbed? Just kidding, don't mind ;-). But that's seriously some serious money involved. And yes, we are sure that you'll do justice to the equipment bought. Please keep in mind that the mantra is to keep on clicking (and sharing too).

And so here is one pic from my side,
Tiger tiger burning bright-

Nice picture. Where was this taken?

gd1418 · 23rd March 2009, 11:19

That's some hardware dear. Wish you had added the famous 24-70 to this kit as well...

And yes, I'm still trying to get up after the fall....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@torqy
This is the system I got:
D700 body
MB D-10 Battery pack
Nikon 50mm f1.8 D - my B&B lens
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR with a 2x teleconverter
Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS
Nikon SB900 strobe
Weatherproof bag
Manfrotto monopod
8gig Memory flash card

Regards,
TG.

redrage · 23rd March 2009, 15:51

Fantastic Choice TG, Not we just need to wait and watch the magic in the non auto image thread..

TSEA · 23rd March 2009, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@torqy
D700 body
MB D-10 Battery pack
Nikon 50mm f1.8 D - my B&B lens
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR with a 2x teleconverter
Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS
Nikon SB900 strobe
Weatherproof bag
Manfrotto monopod..
Regards,
TG.

Full Frame Sensor, Congrats and Enjoy!

StarScream · 23rd March 2009, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Nikon has almost always had fab glass. but I see a hole between the 14-24 and 70-200. the 24-70/2.8 would fill that nicely. Funny why Nikon does not provide VR for it's 24-70 (or 17-55).

They've always been a strange company. The 80-400 VR is the longest consumer VR lens you can get from them but its AF is sloooooooow. Its been in their line up for ages and needs an AF-S upgrade sorely. No luck.

Same with the 24-70 - VR is an inexplicable omission. Then out of nowhere they introduce groundbreaking glass like the 18-200 DX VR. And the sub-$200 APS-C normal prime - 35mm/1.8 DX AF-S. It's one quirky company for sure. Is Canon as erratic?

Torqueguru · 24th March 2009, 00:49

Thanks friends, I am now getting into a whole new ball game, and I can really feel the suffocation! Hoping to get a lot of input from all of you guys!

@Starscream
Thanks for that, well I went for the 50 1.8 as I had seen a lot of work people had done with it. I was very impressed, especially since its a very cheap buy. And haha, breaking the bank wasnt an option! I just wanted some equipment that would help me do justice to the time and effort I put into photography. Hoping for some substantial returns too. I totally agree with your lens gyan, theonly reason i didnt go for the 80-400 is the slow autofocus, still I think its an incredible glass.

@Navin
Yeah there is a definite hole in the 24-70. I am checking out a sigma 24-70 f 2.8, thought of researching a bit and then going for it. Any clue on the performance? I liked the fact that its an f 2.8 and way less expensive than Nikon. Any input on this will be extremely helpful guys.

@NomadVagaBond
Thanks for that buddy. Yeah 14-24 made me fall off, not yet recovered.

@TSEA
Well, time flies so quick! Thanks!

@kpzen
No. No plans to start my own auto threads! Haha!

@gd1418
Thanks buddy.

@Redrage
Thanks man.

NomadVagabond · 27th March 2009, 03:20

Guys got my 50D today!!! Yippieeeee!! Gosh I love the ISO performance. Shot my fiancee' today with it and man it rocks!!! At ISO 1600 it was rocking.

finneyp · 27th March 2009, 10:43

Congrats Nomad! Enjoy clicking!

Do post a brief review of 50D after you take some shots.

janitha · 27th March 2009, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomadVagabond

Guys got my 50D today!!! Yippieeeee!! Gosh I love the ISO performance. Shot my fiancee' today with it and man it rocks!!! At ISO 1600 it was rocking.

Let's know the cost and shop details.

gd1418 · 27th March 2009, 13:39

Congrats Anirban....Happy clicking and what

you "shot" your fiancee? 50D induces violence, I didn't know...

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomadVagabond

Guys got my 50D today!!! Yippieeeee!! Gosh I love the ISO performance. Shot my fiancee' today with it and man it rocks!!! At ISO 1600 it was rocking.

23rd March 2009, 15:51	#593
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 557 Thanked: 106 Times	Fantastic Choice TG, Not we just need to wait and watch the magic in the non auto image thread..
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Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Thanks friends, I am now getting into a whole new ball game, and I can really feel the suffocation! Hoping to get a lot of input from all of you guys! @Starscream Thanks for that, well I went for the 50 1.8 as I had seen a lot of work people had done with it. I was very impressed, especially since its a very cheap buy. And haha, breaking the bank wasnt an option! I just wanted some equipment that would help me do justice to the time and effort I put into photography. Hoping for some substantial returns too. I totally agree with your lens gyan, theonly reason i didnt go for the 80-400 is the slow autofocus, still I think its an incredible glass. @Navin Yeah there is a definite hole in the 24-70. I am checking out a sigma 24-70 f 2.8, thought of researching a bit and then going for it. Any clue on the performance? I liked the fact that its an f 2.8 and way less expensive than Nikon. Any input on this will be extremely helpful guys. @NomadVagaBond Thanks for that buddy. Yeah 14-24 made me fall off, not yet recovered. @TSEA Well, time flies so quick! Thanks! @kpzen No. No plans to start my own auto threads! Haha! @gd1418 Thanks buddy. @Redrage Thanks man.
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27th March 2009, 03:20	#597
NomadVagabond BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dilli Meri Jaan Posts: 75 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Guys got my 50D today!!! Yippieeeee!! Gosh I love the ISO performance. Shot my fiancee' today with it and man it rocks!!! At ISO 1600 it was rocking.
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27th March 2009, 10:43	#598
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 403 Times View My Garage	Congrats Nomad! Enjoy clicking! Do post a brief review of 50D after you take some shots.
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