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01-07-2010, 10:29 AM
#801
Earth-bound misfit
My Lowepro ComputrekkerAW Plus came in yesterday. Don't know what the hell I was thinking, it's massive!!! I guess now my goal is to have it be the mothership for storage or vacation/work trips, and pick up a crumpler bag for carrying a body and couple lenses for walking around.
I have the mini-trekker, currently, and love it, but am looking for a bag that will hold a laptop for traveling. Carrying that pack fully loaded plus a laptop bag around airports is killer - I'd rather have all the weight in the pack.
01-07-2010, 10:50 AM
#802
D, It's going to be 2 and 1/2 times bigger than your mini. I have two of them. I think you'll be good with one minus the plus.
01-07-2010, 10:54 AM
#803
Earth-bound misfit
01-07-2010, 11:56 AM
#804
Burning Brakes
I was looking at lowepro's website. They have the Pro Roller series out now which look like they would be great for traveling and can be detached and used as a backpack! Kind of expensive though.
01-07-2010, 12:05 PM
#805
Burning Brakes
I took some photos for you with my iphone.
Lens is 70-200 2.8L IS
Lens is 70-200 2.8L IS
01-07-2010, 12:08 PM
#806
Earth-bound misfit
Thank you!! 
I got some B&H dollars for Christmas, and a more travel friendly bag is high on my list. This is helpful.
I got some B&H dollars for Christmas, and a more travel friendly bag is high on my list. This is helpful.
01-07-2010, 12:21 PM
#807
is learning to moonwalk i
My Lowepro ComputrekkerAW Plus came in yesterday. Don't know what the hell I was thinking, it's massive!!! I guess now my goal is to have it be the mothership for storage or vacation/work trips, and pick up a crumpler bag for carrying a body and couple lenses for walking around.
01-07-2010, 12:21 PM
#808
Burning Brakes
What size is your laptop? The computrekker fits a 15.4" laptop, and the computrekker plus fits a 17".
01-07-2010, 12:29 PM
#809
is learning to moonwalk i
I have a 15"+/- laptop, so it must be the non-plus.
Whichever one you get, you have to be more spacially aware when walking around. The pack sticks out a good 6"+ and is fairly bulky. I've nearly toppled shelves in small stores before.
Whichever one you get, you have to be more spacially aware when walking around. The pack sticks out a good 6"+ and is fairly bulky. I've nearly toppled shelves in small stores before.
01-07-2010, 12:32 PM
#810
Burning Brakes
01-07-2010, 12:38 PM
#811
Big Block go VROOOM!
If you already know all that and are indeed looking for an air-travel specific bag, then I would definitely also check out the ones from Think Tank Photo. I've seen posts from three or four pros that have them and they all really liked them. They appear to cost about the same as the Lowepro equivalents.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/catego...mera-bags.aspx
01-07-2010, 01:02 PM
#812
Burning Brakes
I think the intent of the roller bags with the backpack straps is that you can carry them them on your back in the airport and while getting on/off the plane. I highly doubt you'd want to carry one on your back for a day's worth of regular shooting.
If you already know all that and are indeed looking for an air-travel specific bag, then I would definitely also check out the ones from Think Tank Photo. I've seen posts from three or four pros that have them and they all really liked them. They appear to cost about the same as the Lowepro equivalents.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/catego...mera-bags.aspx
If you already know all that and are indeed looking for an air-travel specific bag, then I would definitely also check out the ones from Think Tank Photo. I've seen posts from three or four pros that have them and they all really liked them. They appear to cost about the same as the Lowepro equivalents.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/catego...mera-bags.aspx
01-07-2010, 01:03 PM
#813
Earth-bound misfit
Darnit, no Think Tanks at B&H. I have to buy it there. I'm loving the functionality of the Pro Trekker series with the laptop compartment (mine's 15" - no problems there), the water bladder pocket, and the very nicely done straps, but even the smallest one is HUGE. Also, quite heavy at nearly 7 lbs. My current pack is less than 3 lbs.
It would be great for traveling, but when I get where I'm going, I tend to carry my pack everywhere. Even if it's not fully loaded. I'm torn between wanting something that will do everything and still wanting to limit the size & weight as much as possible.
I've got some research ahead of me.
It would be great for traveling, but when I get where I'm going, I tend to carry my pack everywhere. Even if it's not fully loaded. I'm torn between wanting something that will do everything and still wanting to limit the size & weight as much as possible.
I've got some research ahead of me.
01-07-2010, 06:53 PM
#815
D, take a look at lowepro website, they have hybrid backpacks for hiking.
01-07-2010, 07:12 PM
#816
Earth-bound misfit
I've been looking around there. I'm actually really loving on the Pro Trekker 300. It's big, but I need more room for all this 
gear. 
I also love that it has a pouch for a water bladder, and the suspension system looks really well-designed for some serious time on your back.
I've looked at all the other major brands sold at B&H, and nothing else comes close to this functionality.
As soon as I choose a monopod, I'll be placing an order.
gear. I also love that it has a pouch for a water bladder, and the suspension system looks really well-designed for some serious time on your back. I've looked at all the other major brands sold at B&H, and nothing else comes close to this functionality.
As soon as I choose a monopod, I'll be placing an order.
01-07-2010, 07:13 PM
#817
Earth-bound misfit
Ok, I had pretty much already written all that. I'm losing it.
01-08-2010, 07:04 AM
#818
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
A few weekends ago I was at a club event in Indy and they had a "studio" setup with umbrellas. And I was triggering those flashes somehow when I would take my pics near those lights. It was super annoying at the time because it would totally blow out my shots. I mean I wasn't even really close to them and it would blow out, jus because they were so bright. But now it has me wondering since I plan to setup a studio at home soon - what kind of lightng technology is this? I figure it's probably cheaper than having to hardwire to the flash. Also looking for other general comments on this.
01-08-2010, 08:08 AM
#819
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He was probably running on optically slave to save money on triggers. I tell you one thing a friend got an alienbee and set his bee and 2nd light to slave cuz he was lazy to setup the triggers during a wedding.
It was hooked up to a vagabond and stupid point and shoots fired the battery haha...
It was hooked up to a vagabond and stupid point and shoots fired the battery haha...
01-08-2010, 10:00 AM
#820
Big Block go VROOOM!
Rubin, if you're considering non-speedlight flashes for the home setup, there's a thread over at POTN on AlienBee vs. Calumet Genesis that you may want to read.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=706805
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=706805
01-08-2010, 11:16 AM
#821
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
I should have looked to see what lights they had - could they have been slave 580's or something? God I know pretty much nothing about remote triggering 
01-09-2010, 11:00 PM
#822
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
http://www.petapixel.com/2010/01/06/...-lens-on-ebay/
Ginormous 5200mm Canon Lens on eBay
by Michael Zhang on January 6, 2010
If you have an extra $45,000 lying around, you might still be able to purchase the Canon 5200mm f/14 lens that was listed on eBay last month. It ended on December 14th with 0 bids (I wonder why…). Here’s a screenshot, in case the listing is removed:
Here’s an old advertisement that was displayed on the auction, demonstrating the power of the lens:
For an even better idea of how powerful the magnification of this lens is, here’s a video made with the lens attached to a video camera:
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<embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IRq18WpQZC0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" height="340" width="560"></object></center> Some of the facts and figures listed in the auction and on the video page are pretty interesting… The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 393ft/120m. It weighs 220lb,100kg without its stand. In a flyer promoting the lens, Canon states that,
Obviously, this lens isn’t very practical for things aside from spying on someone across a city, or staring at some portion of the moon. It seems like the lens would primarily be used for astrophotography. Can you think of any other examples of where this focal length could be useful?
(via PDNPulse)
by Michael Zhang on January 6, 2010
If you have an extra $45,000 lying around, you might still be able to purchase the Canon 5200mm f/14 lens that was listed on eBay last month. It ended on December 14th with 0 bids (I wonder why…). Here’s a screenshot, in case the listing is removed:
Here’s an old advertisement that was displayed on the auction, demonstrating the power of the lens:
For an even better idea of how powerful the magnification of this lens is, here’s a video made with the lens attached to a video camera:
<center><object height="340" width="560">
<embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IRq18WpQZC0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" height="340" width="560"></object></center> Some of the facts and figures listed in the auction and on the video page are pretty interesting… The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 393ft/120m. It weighs 220lb,100kg without its stand. In a flyer promoting the lens, Canon states that,
This is the only ultra-telephoto lens in the world capable of taking photographs of objects 18 to 32 miles away (30km to 52kms away). Having a focal length of 5200mm, Canon Mirror Lens 5200mm can obtain one hundred times as large an object image as that of a 50mm lens.
What’s even more interesting, is that if used with a DSLR with a crop factor (i.e. Canon 50D), the lens is effectively a 8320mm lens. Wowzers.Obviously, this lens isn’t very practical for things aside from spying on someone across a city, or staring at some portion of the moon. It seems like the lens would primarily be used for astrophotography. Can you think of any other examples of where this focal length could be useful?
(via PDNPulse)
01-09-2010, 11:49 PM
#824
This is a pretty good laugh
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01-11-2010, 11:22 AM
#825
Big Block go VROOOM!
Random thought: How many people actually use the center column extension on their tripods? I'd be willing to bet that for any tripod model with about a 5' fully extended height or taller, you could nix the center column extension and hardly anyone would miss it.
When fully extended, my tripod requires me to hunch down only 3-4" to look through the viewfinder. About six months after I purchased it, I got a "shorty" column that allows for zero extension, but also allows me to get right down on the ground. It's been in the tripod ever since.
When fully extended, my tripod requires me to hunch down only 3-4" to look through the viewfinder. About six months after I purchased it, I got a "shorty" column that allows for zero extension, but also allows me to get right down on the ground. It's been in the tripod ever since.
01-11-2010, 12:43 PM
#826
Big Block go VROOOM!
Informative PW video on high speed sync with some examples to show how it effects ambient background light.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-BD_xD43oA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-BD_xD43oA
01-11-2010, 03:57 PM
#827
Billiam I have used my center column to mount the camera underneath the tripod to get close to the gound.
as you know the center column restricts how low the tripod will stand, so I get low by mounting the camera underneath. I use the center column for normal shooting only if there is no wind or breeze. means I have to stoop less until I get a taller tripod
as you know the center column restricts how low the tripod will stand, so I get low by mounting the camera underneath. I use the center column for normal shooting only if there is no wind or breeze. means I have to stoop less until I get a taller tripod
01-11-2010, 04:07 PM
#828
is learning to moonwalk i
I do use my center column quite a bit, but mainly because my tripod is a fairly short traveler tripod. Also, I use it for fireworks to get above other people's heads. On the other hand, I have had very few occassions when I wanted to get lower than the tripod would normally do. 
01-11-2010, 04:24 PM
#829
Earth-bound misfit
I've used mine a bit, too. I'm short, so I use it with a step ladder.
01-11-2010, 04:45 PM
#830
Random thought: How many people actually use the center column extension on their tripods? I'd be willing to bet that for any tripod model with about a 5' fully extended height or taller, you could nix the center column extension and hardly anyone would miss it.
When fully extended, my tripod requires me to hunch down only 3-4" to look through the viewfinder. About six months after I purchased it, I got a "shorty" column that allows for zero extension, but also allows me to get right down on the ground. It's been in the tripod ever since.
When fully extended, my tripod requires me to hunch down only 3-4" to look through the viewfinder. About six months after I purchased it, I got a "shorty" column that allows for zero extension, but also allows me to get right down on the ground. It's been in the tripod ever since.
01-11-2010, 06:10 PM
#832
Earth-bound misfit
Am I the only one who despises tripods in general? My compositions are never as good when I use them.
01-11-2010, 06:11 PM
#833
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
01-11-2010, 06:15 PM
#834
Earth-bound misfit
I like what they can do in terms of critical sharpness or shooting at night, but I find myself passing up the technical merit for the artistic, so to speak. 
I pretty much only use it for night shooting.
I'm hoping the monopod will offer a happy middle - maybe an extra stop of stability, but a little more mobile. We'll see..
I pretty much only use it for night shooting.I'm hoping the monopod will offer a happy middle - maybe an extra stop of stability, but a little more mobile. We'll see..
01-11-2010, 06:18 PM
#835
In order to get the absolute best shot, using a tripod is the best way. It allows you to shot at the better ISO speeds and gives you the best shot at getting the sharpest picture. A cable release is a must.
Tripods do inhibit getting the shot you don't normally see. It's just too hard to set the tripod up to get the comp you want.
Tripods do inhibit getting the shot you don't normally see. It's just too hard to set the tripod up to get the comp you want.
01-11-2010, 06:22 PM
#836
Earth-bound misfit
Right. By best, you mean from a technical perspective. Not from the "gut."
01-11-2010, 09:38 PM
#837
Senior Moderator
In order to get the absolute best shot, using a tripod is the best way. It allows you to shot at the better ISO speeds and gives you the best shot at getting the sharpest picture. A cable release is a must.
Tripods do inhibit getting the shot you don't normally see. It's just too hard to set the tripod up to get the comp you want.
Tripods do inhibit getting the shot you don't normally see. It's just too hard to set the tripod up to get the comp you want.
(taken from another thread...not my pic)
01-11-2010, 09:39 PM
#838
Senior Moderator
01-11-2010, 09:40 PM
#839
Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1623/10 second ===> 162.3 second
