DSLR Who uses them??

This is a thread that often gets quite interesting seeing what people use and why.

What type of SLR do you own, what lenses and why? Post pictures if you want :smile:

My collection:

Canon 1000D (bought as a present and love it)
Canon 50mm f1.8 (mainly used for my darker photography)
Canon 18-55mm kit lens (used for everything else, but looking for an upgrade)
Yongnuo ETTL YN-465 Flash (bought as its cheap and just testing waters)

Looking for:

New standard lens to replace my kit lens
New wide angle lens for better shots
Possibly a second body (upgrade).

Lets hear what you have :smile:
 
Nikon D3000 (also a present)
Nikon 18-55mm (Only the standard lens as of yet)

Looking for other lenses but unsure as to what, would like a fish eye, kind of lens but cant make my mind up...
 
Canon EOS550D
18-55 kit Lens (canon)
100-300mm Lens (canon)
75-200mm (which I don't really use at the moment as I prefer the 300mm)

Wouldn't mind upgrading to a 50-200mm Lens (with a faster shutter than the old 100-300mm I have) for Motorsport and general, and maybe a 50mm for static meet/show stuff.
 
Nikon D3000 (also a present)
Nikon 18-55mm (Only the standard lens as of yet)

Looking for other lenses but unsure as to what, would like a fish eye, kind of lens but cant make my mind up...

What kind of things you want to use your SLR for?

Canon EOS550D
18-55 kit Lens (canon)
100-300mm Lens (canon)
75-200mm (which I don't really use at the moment as I prefer the 300mm)

Wouldn't mind upgrading to a 50-200mm Lens (with a faster shutter than the old 100-300mm I have) for Motorsport and general, and maybe a 50mm for static meet/show stuff.

Not bad selection you have, what lens do you use mainly? I'm looking for a replacement for my everyday use and really not sure what one to get. Still quite new to things so researching quite a bit.


I have a Sony HX1................I have no idea how to use it

Never used a Sony before, But get researching and get it put to use :wink:
 
Not mine.... but I run the team who uses them, so they're as good as mine whenever I need a camera :smile:

2x Canon 5D Mk2
1x Canon 7D
85mm F1.8 prime
24-70mm F2.8 L series
16-25mm F2.8 L series
1x 400mm
1x 300mm
1.4x extender
3x 580ex speedlights

Love the F2.8 L series glass, but adore the picture from the prime. Would love to pick up a 50 and 35mm prime soon. I think a fixed lens makes you work that bit harder, but produces far better results.

Would also like to get my mits on a 5Dmk3 body or if I get the budget, the Canon C300.

Most of the work is video (interviews), but some portrait work as well (tethered to my laptop and Lightroom 4).
 
Cannon 450d

18-55 kit lens
70-300 canon

Haven't a clue how to use it but im learning. I love looking at good pictures so splashed out a while back but get frustrated as i carnt get them to look how i want.

rick
 
I got it without really noing what i was buying to be honest.

I usually do one or two trackdays a year and try get to different race events so got the lens for that but i just havent had enough time with it.
I went to brands hatch the other week to a big mini event and was struggling to try follow the cars to get some blur in the pic but stood close on a corner and put the kit lens back on and it made it easyer, you can tell the difference in quality in the 70-300 though. Think its just practice when im zoomed in its just harder to follow and focus.

The other thing that was winding me up is i enjoy watching the racing so when im messing with the camera you arnt really watching. Same again, with more time and confidence with the camera i think i could easyly enjoy both

rick
 
This is a thread that often gets quite interesting seeing what people use and why.

What type of SLR do you own, what lenses and why? Post pictures if you want :smile:

My collection:

Canon 1000D (bought as a present and love it)
Canon 50mm f1.8 (mainly used for my darker photography)
Canon 18-55mm kit lens (used for everything else, but looking for an upgrade)
Yongnuo ETTL YN-465 Flash (bought as its cheap and just testing waters)

Looking for:

New standard lens to replace my kit lens
New wide angle lens for better shots
Possibly a second body (upgrade).

Lets hear what you have :smile:

Ok so to replace your kit lens maybe something like a nifty fifty? Gets you shooting in prime. I'd recommend a sigma 10-20 wide angle. Thats what I run and never ever take off. And body? I wouldn't bother unless your going for real top end spec.

It would be nice to know a budget though and then I could recommend some more specifics.

I role with

Nikon D5000
Sigma 10-20mm
Nikon 50mm Prime F1.8
Nikon 28-70mm F2.8
Nikon 18-55 Kit Lens
Nikon 70-200mm

A few of my snaps.

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Bluebells by scott.thomas21, on Flickr

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197 Storm. by scott.thomas21, on Flickr

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Carreg Samson by scott.thomas21, on Flickr

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Traeth Llyfn Pebbles by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
 
Canon 50D
Canon 100-400 L IS for long range
Canon 50mm F1.8 prime for stuff I can take my time with
Kit lens for everything else

Manfroto monopod for use with the 100-400

I use the 50mm with a CP filter or without anything, the kit lens has a CP or just a UV filter for protection.
I have a battery grip for the 50D which is indispensible imo.

Link in sig for examples :smile: I just don't get to enough events to photograph at the moment sadly.
 
@scott , stunning pics mate. love the one with the clio, really wish i could get a shot like that.

rick
 
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Canon 5D Mk2 with Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip
Canon 400D with Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip

Canon 24-70mm F/2.8 L
Canon 70-200 F/4 L
Canon 50mm F/1.8
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8

8 x SanDisc Extreme III 4gb -CF

Peli 1510 Case

Giottos MT8246B Tripod
Manfrotto 460MG 3D Magnesium Head

Elinchrom D-Lite-It 4 Kit
Elinchrom 70cm Beauty Dish
Elinchrom snoot

Sekonic L-308S Light Meter

There is more kit, but I really can’t be bothered looking through it all to list it.

Anyway, below is some of my recent work. Your opinions are more than welcome….

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All feedback welcome.
 
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Canon 7D,
17-55mm f/2.8 with hood,
50mm f/1.8 with hood,
Hama 62 tripod and monopod.
B&W CPL & UV

Shopping list:
2x 430EXII
bg-e7
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
70-200L f/4.0

I only do automotive photography and on my phone at the minute but will post up some of my work when I'm on the laptop!
 
Canon 7D,
17-55mm f/2.8 with hood,
50mm f/1.8 with hood,
Hama 62 tripod and monopod.
B&W CPL & UV

Shopping list:
2x 430EXII
bg-e7
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
70-200L f/4.0

I only do automotive photography and on my phone at the minute but will post up some of my work when I'm on the laptop!

look forward to seeing some shots,Think i need a good camera bet its a good hobby.
 
Great hobby.

Went over to the Awesome GTi Summer Bash with my mate in his polo gti yesterday. Great day.

Here's just a few of the shots I took, if you want to see the full set pop over to my flickr :smile:

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R32 Yellow by IanBestPhotography, on Flickr

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A4 Light by IanBestPhotography, on Flickr

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R32S by IanBestPhotography, on Flickr

Of course somebody decided to turn up in a 200! Ha, Don't know if it was someone off here?

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Clio 200 by IanBestPhotography, on Flickr

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R32 Rear by IanBestPhotography, on Flickr

The full set is over on my flickr :smile:
 

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