The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

[Jon L]

Sun rises again over the golf course. Taken with Samsung Nexus phone.

IMG_20120918_071802A by drjlo1, on Flickr

[Cankin]

Apple designer Jonathan Ive to design a special version of Leica M

I think it will look better than Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, Pentax K-01 by Marc Newson and that Hassy Luna

[The Monkey]

That D600 review focused an awful lot on the video. Still hard for me to get a handle on what the D600 is all about.

[Salt Peanuts]

That D600 review focused an awful lot on the video. Still hard for me to get a handle on what the D600 is all about.

Buy it and find out?

[The Monkey]

Well, yeah, of course.

[Knuckledragger]

Introducing: The Habbelsad $$$

[Dreadhead]

That's some funny stuff. I harbor desire to shoot medium format at some point just to try it but Hasselblad lost a lot of respect from me with that one.

[Knuckledragger]

Lensrentals Repair Data: January – July 2012

[The Monkey]

So D600 or used D700 and some moar glass?

[Cankin]

I'm not sure which Nikon body you have now, but if you like the ergonomics of D90/D7000, you will feel like home with D600. It is noticeably lighter than D700.

If you like how D300 feels in your hand, go for D700. This is how I think after trying both D700 and D600 side by side today.

[shellylh]

What do you guys think about a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for an everyday lens for the Nikon D90? If I upgrade my camera, it will be to another DX lens. Just can't justify the heavier full frame and pricier lenses. Right now I have the Nikon 18-200 Vrii, Nikon 35mm f/1.8, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 (micro), and Nikon 40mm f/2.8 (micro). I may sell the Nikon 40mm but if I get this, maybe.

[n_maher]

Why anything other than the 18-200? I've been using that as my everyday lens for 3 or 4 years now.

[Iron_Dreamer]

What do you guys think about a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for an everyday lens for the Nikon D90? If I upgrade my camera, it will be to another DX lens. Just can't justify the heavier full frame and pricier lenses. Right now I have the Nikon 18-200 Vrii, Nikon 35mm f/1.8, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 (micro), and Nikon 40mm f/2.8 (micro). I may sell the Nikon 40mm but if I get this, maybe.

It's generally considered the best current option for a fast normal zoom on a Nikon DX camera. The Nikon 17-55 is big, heavy, and doesn't have VR. The Tamron 17-50 VC has worse corner quality, slower AF, and lower build quality. The Tamron 17-50 non-VC is a good option if you can find an older one without a built-in-motor.

If I were using a DX camera the kit I'd want is the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 (or the Sigma 8-16 f/4.5-5.6 if you don't need filters or fast aperture), the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS, and either a Tokina 50-135 f/2.8 or Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 II. Add a macro lens, f/1.4 prime, or long telephoto as needed.

[shellylh]

Why anything other than the 18-200? I've been using that as my everyday lens for 3 or 4 years now.

Mainly for a faster lens but still with some zoom capability. I have been using the 35mm or 40mm lately but would like a bit more flexibility. If I am shooting mostly outdoors and at a lot of different distances and I don't want to have a lot of lenses (like when I go on vacation), I usually take the 18-200.

Thanks for your comments about the various fast-ish zoom lenses Peter, that is quite useful.

Edited September 21, 2012 by shellylh

[falkon]

The Tamron 17-50mm non VC is the much better choice. The Sigma focuses faster and quieter but not significantly so. The Tamron's much sharper, especially at the wide end.

[Jon L]

9 PM, 1.3 Sec hand-held

9 PM, 1.3 Sec exposure by drjlo1, on Flickr

[c12mech]

Taken at Ferry Landing beach in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

IMG_0261 by c12mech, on Flickr

[c12mech]

This is not the greatest picture but I still really like it. This is a C5 on the taxiway coming in to GTMO. Anytime these land here I try to get pictures. They can barely turn on and off the runway and are just fun to watch land.

IMG_0143 by c12mech, on Flickr

[Jon L]

From Samsung Nexus Phone

IMG_20120923_080227A by drjlo1, on Flickr

[Knuckledragger]

Kai's clownery is completely outshone by the might of the Hasselblad.

[Wmcmanus]

Kai's clownery is completely outshone by the might of the Hasselblad.

True, except for his line, "It's a Flintstone's kind of camera but it's Bam Bam tough." He made me chuckle, once again. Seems he never fails.

[en480c4]

My wife Lauren did the Warrior Dash with her twin sister Elise and Elise's boyfriend, Eric. It was a 5k with 10 obstacles, including mud with barbed wire, climbing walls and fire!

I was on pup duty and was the official family photographer. I used Lauren's D700 with the 50mm f1.4D and was pretty happy with the results. Of course, these are also with her touch in Lightroom, which is good 'cause they were a little over exposed.

It looked like so much fun that I'll have to join them and run it next year!

[falkon]

Speaking of Hasselblads, I have a Rollei 6002 that I have sitting around collecting dust. Anyone want to take it off my hands?

[Iron_Dreamer]

Wow, Ian, that looks like fun!

[Voltron]

There are a lot of bad-ass HC wives! Congrat Lauren!