What Photography Related Item Have You Bought or Sold This Week?

[iamdlewis]

So can't find the old thread about recent new gear purchases so here is a new one.

For me I have been messing around with macro more and more and decided that after getting my tax return I was going to pickup some kind of flash kit. After some reviews I have landed on the Godox MF-12 2 light ring kit (their website is slow). Starting with the two flash set and will see how it goes, also I think this gives me more options than a ring flash would.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Interesting, I also can't find that previous thread. It must have been started by a member no longer with us.

My most recent purchases were the Viltrox 35mm f1.7 (loving it), a hot-shoe-mounted thumb grip thing from JJC (did not like) and a little clip from Ulanzi that looks a bit like a Peak Design Capture clip but is designed to be attached to your camera strap. The first and second of those items I created threads on already, and the third I'm still trying out so I can report back to the forum.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Yes it was one of the few threads that were lost unfortunately when a member was removed. I had meant to start another but I’ve been so busy this year it slipped my mind. So thanks for starting it again David!

No recent purchase for me as I’ve not had much time for shooting this year. I’m sure something will catch my eye soon though and hopefully with spring on the way I’ll be more motivated to find some time to shoot.

 

[Richard A]

I bought a Neewer Variable Neutral Density Clip On Filter for my iPhone on Amazon for A$20 but that’s to use for video.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Last week...

I bought a PGY-TECH 7l bag. The purchase was inspired by a conversation on DPReview. I could get it a reasonable price from Amazon.where.I.am and hit buy.

I needed a tardis bag. Small and neat for travel/carry, but still able to take camera+one-or-two. Including two zooms and a small prime, I managed APS-C-Camera-plus-Three.

A month or two ago...

I bought a second-hand Sony FE 35/1.8. Got it from a local used/grey/etc shop and traded in a Samyang 35/1.8 (Tiny) which I was not happy with. I should probably have got more for the Samyang, but I'm lazy about advertising and selling.

Later this year...

I need a couple more lenses. And this time I mean "need!" My vision has changed quite a lot over just a few months, having been stable for a year or three, and the cause is diagnosed as cataract. So I need a couple of new lenses that I am actually going to use all day, every day

It would be sooner, but coincidentally, my wife needs it too, but she also has some retina problem, which is more urgent so she goes first.

 

[THXGEEK]

I procured a SmallRig bottom mount plate for my A7CR.

 

[Richard A]

I just bought one of these:

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100

 

[Clide]

I just bought one of these:

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100

Great pickup, I love my Pro-1000. Have fun!

 

[Richard A]

I will. I might be asking you for tips/advice down the line though.

 

[iamdlewis]

I picked up a "K&F Concept RGB Video Light" because either the battery for my light panel or the battery charger has died and it is cheaper to get a new panel than a new battery or charger.

 

[Randy@PodolskyPhotography]

I bought an A1 II and selling a new in box A7RV which arrived 1 week before the A1 II finally arrived. I waited 3 months. Hit me up if your interested in a new A7RV complete in retail box with only 105 clicks.

 

[THXGEEK]

Hoya EVO UV filter for my new Sony FE 400-800mm - which is 'supposed' to be shipped April 8th.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

This year's spending money has gone on the car. Many items, suspension, steering, etc have been on "You can make it last another year" for quite a while. But this time they wouldn't. I wanted new tyres, cherry on the cake of the new suspension components, but then the AC coil behind the dashboard had to be replaced.

So nothing this week or for many weeks to come.

 

[AlphaWorld]

Hoya EVO UV filter for my new Sony FE 400-800mm - which is 'supposed' to be shipped April 8th.

Is that just to protect the front element? If so, better to look for a purpose made protective filter - digital cameras have no need for UV filtering - so get something tougher and clearer.

The Sigma 105mm WR Protector filter is “only” US$315 at B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Sigma 105mm wr protector&sts=ma

Yeah, that’s not cheap. But it’s extremely clear (unlike some “UV” filters), and very tough - that’s the one they advertise by bouncing ball bearings off it.

I’m not shooting at the beach or on industrial sites, so I skip the filter and use the hood for protection. If I were going to be shooting around wind-blown sand/grit or chemical fumes, I’d consider one!

Edited to add: I just found out there are three grades of Protector from Sigma. One that is still WR, but not ceramic, and one which is neither WR or ceramic:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082728-REG/sigma_afk9d0_105mm_wr_protector_filter.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082689-REG/sigma_afk9a0_105mm_protector_filter.html

Interestingly, the WR Protector is cheaper than the WR UV filter.

 

[AlphaWorld]

I collected my 400-800mm G lens late last week. I have the bag set up and the monopod sorted. Next weekend I hope to try it out on the monopod.