The BEST CAMERA GEAR I have bought in the LAST YEAR (from cheap to expensive)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- I share my most useful camera purchases over the last year. These are accessories, lenses or cameras that have made a big difference to my photography.
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NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)
Current landscape camera - Nikon Z7 - geni.us/nikonz7
Awesome telephoto lens - Nikon 70-200m f/2.8 - geni.us/nikon70200
Fav lens - Nikon 24-70mm Z f4 - geni.us/nikon2470
Great wide angle lens - Nikon 16-35mm f/4 -geni.us/MCglWI
Amazing Bokeh - Sigma 24mm f1.4 geni.us/Sigma24
FUJI GEAR (Main FILM camera)
Fujifilm X-T3 - geni.us/fujifil...
Awesome Bokeh - Fuji XF35mm F2 - geni.us/fuji35f2
Sharpest long zoom - Fuji 50-140mm F2.8 geni.us/fuji50140
Killer wide angle lens - Fuji 10-24mm F4 - geni.us/fuji1024
OTHER PHOTO GEAR
Awesome sensor brush - geni.us/brush4...
GorillaPod - geni.us/Kb9mV
The great printer I use Canon P1000 - geni.us/cIIc
Clever camera strap (peak design) - geni.us/PDstrap
Great bag for hiking - Tenba 24L - geni.us/orPwh
Great bag for travel (carry on) - Tenba 32L - geni.us/tenba32l
Super light Benro Travel Tripod UK - geni.us/Benrot...
A must have for tripod (L bracket) - geni.us/myLbra...
Lightweight tripod - Benro Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod - geni.us/benrom...
Paper I use for all my prints - Fotospeed - geni.us/fotospeed Use DANSON10 to get 10% off your paper.
Screw on ND filter - geni.us/polarp...
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Best purchase: Hiking poles. Never thought it could make such a difference on long hikes. Saves my knees and back when carrying a heavy backpack especially up and down hills.Also helps the balance on those uneven terrains and water crossings.
what kind of hiking poles u bought? brand and model name please
@@dontknowbetternameatm I bought the Black Diamond "TRAIL ERGO CORK TREKKING POLES.”
Not strictly photography related, but inspired by Morten, it's my Stanley coffee thermos. It makes sitting and waiting for light or wildlife much more enjoyable.
Best thing I purchased was an old D300s for my 12 year old daughter. It's been amazing going out and spending time with her doing photography together. Second best thing was a Peakdesign capture clip so I can clip my camera to my shoulder strap when backpacking even with a big lens.
Fantastic Scott! 👍✌🏻
I bought a travel tripod which I needed and like really well. But the best thing I have done in the past twelve months to improve my photography is watch tutorial videos such as yours. Thanks so much for posting!
This might be a bit strange, but my favourite purchase in the last 12 months is some polarised sunglasses. It has honestly changed so much when I am out and about and I have been seeing more photo opportunities than ever before!
dexxxxxor I second that been do it for years
I never wear sunglasses -- could you explain why the polarised specifically might help you see photo opportunities? TIA
Tom cuts the glare and UV which relaxes your eyes, as well seeing through the water surface for lake / ocean scenes.
I completely agree!
@@patrickparisienne1917 and clouds as well, often look very different with polarised sunnies on.
Best purchase....easy....Netflix. Now my wife doesn’t complain when I go out to shoot a sunset.
Get a firestick and you won't have to pay for Netflix 😊
Good idea! ;-)
Nice! I just got in trouble the other day. I may have to work some of your magic
J. Whyte if the Netflix effect wears off after a little while you can also consider Disney plus and HBO. 😁
My Mavic Pro Platinum! Technology really has come so far to enable us to bring our photography to a whole different perspective. Flying it is just pure joy, and being able to take amazing pictures on it too is just a god send. Owning this drone has allowed me to create so many different pictures that just wouldn't be possible without it.
Great video Nigel. My best purchase recently has been my Nikon 200-500 lens. Not too expensive, but a great quality lens that has transformed my bird photography.
I bought a new camera, D750 full frame. with a kit lens 24-120, then bought a 70-200, then I just bought a 20 mm I love this lens. My wife says I'm keeping Nikon in business ha....so im enjoying getting out during this corona virus pandemic , with my new gear and learning from you Nigel thank you. Oh and I do love my remote shutter release.
A cheap softbox has turned out to be a game changer for indoor photo/video - including video calling during lockdown!
My favourite purchase in the past year is a simple "third hand" alligator clip + stand for holding small macro subjects. It has saved HUGE amounts of fiddling and repositioning.
Bought a printer, and so good to print my images and not just look at it on a screen. Should have done it ages ago and really great to be able to give prints to family and friends.
Ive only recently started seriously taking pictures and it sounds kinda simple but the best thing ive got lately is a tripod and a cleaning kit for the sensor. The tripod has made all the difference in helping to eliminate any camera shake plus the tripod has a level on it so I can check its angle. And the cleaning kit helped with little spots I was starting to see on my photos.
Thankyou for all of your videos you've really helped me out as I've begun this adventure.
Without a doubt my best a favourite purchase within the last 12 months was the Nikon Z6 with the kit lens 24-70mm and an added treat 50mm f1.8. The bokeh effect on the 1.8 is absolutely stunning and has helped me push myself as a photography! It's also a great lens for pet photography which I have been exploring to add as a service to my business.
Sadly haven't been out with the camera as much as I would have liked to during the lockdown but will definitely be making up for it.
Some very good purchases I have made in the last 12months 1. My Fuji X-T3 2. Fujinon 100-400mm Lens 3. Smallrig L bracket. 4. Jupio dual charger for Fuji batteries. The XT3 is a joy to use. It’s lightweight and the dials to set your ISO, SS are awesome. It feels as if you are really taking part in the process of making a photo. The 100-400mm is great because I do both wildlife and landscape photography. A telephoto lens is really great when you need to zoom in to your scene and avoid unnecessary clutter. The smallrig L bracket is great when you need to switch from portrait to landscape or vice versa without having to compromise on your composition and also move your tripod. And lastly the jupio dual charger. I have just ordered it and I think it’s going to be really helpful. Charging 2 batteries at once is a boon when using a X-T3, the batteries do run out really fast.
I bought (created) my first ever professional quality photo book of my own landscape photos in the past 12 months. It has been one of the most valuable things I've ever bought in terms of photography. I saw my photos in print for the first time, and I just couldn't believe it. It brought back all the emotions and memories of every single photo, and took me back to those moments. It makes such an unbelievable difference to see your own images printed, rather than on a screen. It made it tangible, and I finally felt I could take my time to look at them and assess them.
I didn't buy it, but my wife got it for me for Christmas this past Christmas. Its a hoodman loupe which will allow you to see the back of your monitor while in bright bright conditions and or if you need to make sure that focus is critical, you can throw that up against your monitor and it allows you to see everything. It wasn't something I would've ever really considered but she thought about it as just a stocking stuffer for me and remembered me complaining about not being able to see when I have shot outdoor weddings just to check exposures and focus. Its perfect to chimp when needed and just to look at those details if its a critical shot. Love it
Thanks for the video Nigel. My very best purchase the last 12 months has to be my 70-200mm f/4 that I use on my D850. I did not know it will turn out to be my favorite lens and most fun to use. I live in a small city, and I've had my 24-70mm for the past three years now, so I hit a creative wall on what to shoot next. I thought I've already shot all landscapes that are worth it multiple times, in all seasons. Then I decided to buy the 70-200mm lens, and it got me excited again! It is so versatile, and lightweight. The focus is quick and the focus ring is smooth and easy to operate. I use it for landscapes, some wildlife, close-up shots for wild flowers and native grass @200mm with decent background blur and portraiture with very good subject isolation for my family. It does everything, and I enjoy having it on my camera. The ergonomics are just great and the lens is a joy to use.
The Leatherman is an absolute essential as a pro wildlife photographer. Fixing my cameras, attaching camera plates, just about anything you can think of, used it so often even at trade shows when working with clients to fix items or even stands. you're always the helpful person!
Also on the Z6 its a top class camera. Been using it since release and it keeps getting better with firmware, looking forward to more from the Z mount!
Probably my best purchase in the last year was a small collapsible white reflector. It's about 12 inches square and has a white side and a white/grey/black side. It folds up into a circle about 3 inches across and just drops into my pack. Custom video white balance takes about 10 seconds. Also adds a kiss of fill light for macro and close ups. It's great for a reference shot for white balance and fixing exposure in post. It swats flies, it's a lens hood, it keeps filters out of the muck, it keeps the sun off your face and rain off your lens... It's got a million uses that I haven't even discovered yet!
The best thing I have got in the last few months is super simple string that holds my glasses around my neck. I can't stress how bothersome it is to always look after where you put your glasses before looking through your viewfinder. Now I just throw them off and the string holds them safely.
I keep my glasses on looking through my viewfinder lol. I don't really use it often i usually use my LCD
My new Tenba Shootout 16L DSLR Backpack has made changing lenses in the field so much easier. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
My best one was a hybrid camera backpack - with one strap rather than 2. It’s really comfortable and means you can easily get your camera out of the bag. Not the best for long hikes but for cities, local walks, it makes it so much easier.
Capture One. After using Lightroom for years, it has been a breath of fresh air.
My best purchase (a gift) was a flash! I got a baby son now and made some great photos of him and my family that I would have got indoor in wintertime. Lenses are great, but good light is better
Best purchase: I picked up a few Aputure MC RGB lights. Although they're primarily marketed to the video market (I'm a stills guy), these credit-card sized, self-powered lights provide lighting flexibility to place accent light wherever you need it, put light right next to a subject, output virtually any color (at any saturation!) thanks to their RGB design, and they weigh next to nothing. Coolest thing: you can control all settings from your smartphone, so that you're not going up on a ladder to readjust the light you just placed there. Why they're the best purchase: They've expanded my lighting scenarios, making new shots--and ways of thinking--before I even begin the shoot.
my favorite one was buying the kase filters after watching one of your videos mentioning kase. It makes putting on and taking off the filters so much easier. it's much less hassle, lighter, and most importantly it is so much easier for the cold seasons not having to screw / unscrew filters when wearing gloves.
I made two game changing purchases for myself in the last year. First, the Peak Design camera strap, which allows me easily to take off the strap when the camera is on a tripod. Second, and perhaps the best accessory purchase, is an Arca Swiss plate for the tripod and an L bracket for my Nikon D810. I bought a Manfrotto tripod before knowing much about other brands/types and I think it’s the only one that doesn’t use an Arca Swiss plate. It had always been a hassle trying to get my camera to stay straight in portrait mode, but it wasn’t until last year during a workshop, when I saw other photographers’ set-up, that I realized I was missing out and making my in-the-field photography workflow harder than it should have been. The Arca Swiss plate and L bracket combo has been such a bonus. At some point, I’ll look to upgrade my tripod, but I’m not in such a hurry anymore and can put the money toward another lens.
Best purchase for me was my Nikon D7200 and Sigma 150-600mm and I had to wait 25 years to purchase this upgrade from my film camera as 27 years ago I had quadruplets so money’s been a bit tight for a few years but now well and truly back into wildlife photography and lovein it with a passion
Best purchase is a shower cap 😂 as recommended by yourself so easy to pop over your camera while shooting in rain, definitely better than an umbrella
Interesting idea, hopefully camera seems weatherproof so far (unlike my former cell phone).
The best item I bought for my photography is a new desktop computer for my edits. Before, I would be dreading the workflow of editing the thousands of photos I took, but now with a capable computer with custom hardware that I want specifically for photo editing, it is much faster, easier and more fun! Love the channel!
One of my items is a small folding backpacking chair (0.75 Kg, less than 2 lbs) for those outings I'm waiting on large wetland birds to settle in the trees. Having a small compact chair to sit in instead of flat on the ground is a nice comfort feature.
My best purchase (or really a subscribtion) is Lightroom + Photoshop. This has helped me to get better final images, but most imortantly it has boosted my creativity and inspiration for photography!
My best purchase, hands down, has been a simple umbrella. That has had the most impact on my photography lately as I’m no longer worried about rain ruining my camera. Don’t know why it took so long, but it’s interesting how the simplest of items can make such an impact on photography.
The best thing I bought in the past 12 months was not for me, but for my wife. I bought her a Canon G7x Mark II so that she can shoot her own photos while I take my time getting my shots. It keeps it simple for her, just point and shoot, and it helps us find places and explore together. Such a great purchase to be able to share moments with the person I love.
I would say my camera bag. I had a cheap backpack that worked okay, but having invested in a quality bag has help drastically by keeping me more organized with all my gear and allowed me to adventure further into wilderness. Also the KASE filters are amazing so easy and good quality.
Recently switched from the Nikon D750 to the Fujifilm X-T4 and it is fantastic. Not everyone will like it but I really enjoy using all the manual controls on it. Definitely one of the best purchases I have made in a while.
My best purchase was a Peak Design Capture Clip. My mobility has been decreasing over recent years and I find using two walking poles a great aid when out on location. I downsized to Olympus kit to save weight and bulk and have now added the Clip, so that my camera is readily available. I have the dual Manfrotto /Arca plate (not always easy to clip camera back on) and have now purchased a second clip to attach to my walking rucksack for when I am travelling light (EM1mkIII and 12-100 lens only). This has made so many more locations available again.
Peak Design Capture Clip V3 was my favourite purchase in the past months. I actually thought about making this with a 3D printer, not knowing about that product and then saw it on your channel. Makes such a difference when hiking.
I think my best purchase in the last 12 months was my intervallometer. Not only for long-exposures or astro-photography. I use it in the forest as well. It’s really useful when it’s windy and you want to time some windfree moments. 🙂
A couple of years ago I moved away from Nikon which I had used since I started with photography to Fuji as I was feeling the D810 + holy trinity was too heavy but never really felt fully happy with my Fuji gear.
Just over a month ago I dropped it all and moved to the Z6 and I'm back in LOVE with photography all over again!
Peak Design Capture. I love how I can move and take photos while walking and not needing to open backpack when traveling or hiking. Also it is much more secure when walking in rough terrain in compared to a camera strap that can flap around. This thing when you clip it on the backpack stays there. It just allows me to take more pictures, and video and not miss any moment of it. I take pictures for memories and having your camera within 2 second reach is wonderful.
Watch you all the time Nigel. Endless source of information. To answer your question, I just upgraded from the Canon 60D to a new 90D. Worst camera of all time! Said no one... EVER! Love it!
My personal favourite item has got to be a good quality camera back. It make hiking to remote locations with my gear so much more enjoyable and means i can also canp out in locations ready for the sunrise or astro
A Panasonic G9, I clip it to my pack while out hiking or running, great camera, small size and I don't need to worry about the weather with it
After years of trying to cling to my old camera, I moved from very old canon to sony a7 ii. I did this, because I hit the ceiling , my old camera was not good enough for night photography. I m really glad I didnt change earlier because I would not appriciate the difference. Still learning it, but the difference it made to my photography is huge. Im not gear geek, I dont like changing gear, I like not to think of gear but the actual photo but this change made a big difference!
I finally switched from pan head tripods (I have 4) to a fluid head tripod because I shoot mainly panoramic landscapes. Gitzo legs, Manfrotto 500 fluid head, Gitzo 75mm half bowl, Manfrotto 75mm half bowl handle, Kirk Quick Release Bridge installed on the Manfrotto 500 fluid head for Arca-Swiss L-bracket, and, finally, a Kirk nodal slide. I love the setup. It is amazing how fast I can setup and level the head and adjust the nodal slide for multiple-shot panoramic images. Nigel, You are my favorite photography vlogger. I always enjoy your videos and I love your images.
My best purchase was a Panasonic Lumix G95 camera and also a Lumix 25mm f1.7 lens to go with the kit lens. My last 'real' camera was a 1982 Minolta X-700 SLR. I quit using it around the year 2000 and have had Olympus and Canon point and shoot cameras since then. With the lock-down I decided to get back into photography with a multi-lens system. I love the G95 and have purchased a bunch of accessories to go with it, such as filters, cleaning kit, tripod, etc. I am shooting a birthday party later today and am still learning all the capabilities of the camera.
An accessories organizer box that for battery and SD card, it's so nice to have it consolidated in one location
My favourite purchase was a hoodman Loupe. It's great to review images, glare free.
The best purchases of the last 12 months was for sure the replacement of my Nikon D7200 with the Z6, a new world opened up even if I didn’t become a better photographer right away as written in the instruction manual 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Nigel. The best I bought was a tiny piece of gear last month. It’s the memory card reader that attaches to my iPhone for quick, easy, and Wi-Fi hassle free transfer of images to my iPhone. Best of all it doesn’t require a special app to work. It’s also has a USB-C plug for Android phones. This little piece made a big difference for me and I no longer use the Wi-Fi function in my camera.
Just upgraded my XT1 to an XT4 - the IBIS is opening up a world of tripod-free photography that I just could do before. Also, to go with it, an old-style mechanical shutter release cable - just so much more tactile and fun than an electronic release
For me 1. the 22mm f2.0 lens for my M-5. I do now more videos than photos in the activities that I covered and I like it very much. 2. A monopod its been a game changer for me. 3. A few cameras accesories to simplified my life...
My best purchase has been subscribing to Lightroom/ Photoshop. I had only done small PP operations using the basic Apple software and never attempted to learn about PP. However I was persuaded that to get the most out of my photography I had to get the most out of my images. What a revelation ! I’ve been able to use lockdown to go through some of my back catalogue, get it organised and PP a large number of images.
I finally got myself a copy stand. That makes all the difference when digitizing.
My favorite thing is the peak design camera strap, i tried to go cheap and get something else but it didnt work out, for me it makes a huge diffrence to have a strap that is easy to remove
Mine is not so much a purchase but a tip. I bought a Tokina 11-16mm lens but it would not auto focus on my D5600. My eyesight is not great and even when I adjusted the diaopter in the view finder I still was guessing as to whether it would actually be in focus, then I read about Range finder!!! Wow! This has allowed me to get super sharp images using the inbuilt cameras ability to tell you if it's in focus! Absolute game changer and now I am loving this lens!!
I recently bought a Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II geared head. It replaced an RRS BH-55 ballhead. As much as I love the RRS ballhead, a geared head is fantastic for landscape photography. The fact that the vertical and horizontal adjustments are in depended from each other is just heaven!
Awesome video! Mine would have to be the peak design capture clip! I hated carrying my camera in my hand and used to miss so many shots with it stuffed in the bag! Now it's always clipped to my rucksack strap for easy access! Genuinely revolutionised my shooting!
An L bracket is indispensable if you have a tripod, one of my best purchases ever
I got a three legged thing L bracket for a birthday present. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. To go along with I got a Benro B1 tripod head. I can't wait to do some panorama shots.
Agreed. Makes workflow a lot easier.
next on my list!
Can't agree more, L Brackets are amazing!
I bought one because I bought a travel tripod (Vanguard Veo 2) to reduce weight hiking up mountains . But the head on it wouldn’t hold a full size DSLR and lens in portrait so I popped an L bracket on the camera. Problem solved.
Canon EOS R, the full-frame, and good quality photos at high ISO. The Auto Eye focus is amazing and so much fun to use.
I have a Z6 and I agree .... wonderful camera! Great video👍
Best purchase I made in the last year was moving from full frame Nikon to Fujifilm X series to save weight. The difference is amazing, I can fit much more gear into my camera backpack and still save a lot of weight and results in more comfort on long hikes and long days in the field.
Best recent purchase I've made is the Z6. My first full frame (and mirrorless) camera. I love the EVF - game changer! Second best purchase is a second Godox AD200 and the AD-B2 adapter. Makes for a very light weight, versatile lighting kit. And lastly I purchased a 36 inch EZ Glow softbox. It produces nice, soft, even light and is quick to setup. This pairs well with my AD200s.
My best purchase was a compact backpack with which I cycled around during the lockdown to photograph and thus got to know my region even better: Case Logic Bryker Backpack DSLR Small. Lots of content but still a small size of backpack.
My best purchase(s) this year are old manual lenses. Some superb glass for hardly any money. Having to focus manually, I'm having to slow down the whole process of taking an image. LOVE IT! Favourite buy ... Takumar Macro
I’m quite new to photography and the best buy I have made over the last few months was a good bag. Its much more comfortable and keeps my kit dry and safe, much better that the cheap one I bought when I first got my camera. Its a Lowpro ProTactic 450 aw.
I got a lowepro toploader camera carrier after seeing Ben Horne use it...basically you can use a caribiner and attach it to the strap of your backpack and it's so much easier to take photos while hiking. You can quickly pull out your camera from the toploader without having to take off your whole backpack, and it has a buncha useful side pockets for different things. Great $20 purchase.
My waterproof tripod has probably been my best purchase. Having a sturdy tripod where I feel comfortable putting it in the water has been a game changer with the images I've been able to capture
The best thing I bought in the last 12 months is the Canon EOS90D to replace my 10 year old 50D , never tough that my image quality would improve so much!!
Plus 1 for Kase magnetic filter system. The best in the world right now. Would never go back to screw-in, clip-on or slide-in filters after using this. Worth adding that customer service is second-to-none. Great company. Great products. Their K9 system is also superb for those who like to use grad filters.
My best purchase of the year is a 40-year-old Pentacon 50mm f1.8 and an adaptor to my D750. In lock down I got into macro and flower photography. I owned a Sigma 105 macro, but the Pentacon is so nice to use. Gives a lovely effect and was a fraction of the price of the Lensbaby modern day equivalent.
I upgraded from a 7d to a 7Dmkii and got myself a Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro lens all during lockdown, and before lockdown I got myself the lensmaster GH-2 gimbal head which I’m very happy with my purchases so far this year since I’m suppose to be on a budget! Great video btw! :)
Very interesting video!
My favourite gear I have bought is Sony 24mm 1.4 GM which is just amazing lens and so it is my 1st high grade lens it’s especially special for me. It helps me to get into wide angle portret photography world. Another thing that I’ve recently add to my gear is a AirPods Pro. It seems not related to photography at all, but it changes my way of shooting by helping me to be isolated ( noise cancellation) and get me overcome my shyness when I’m doing a street photography.
This was a huge purchase year for me as I transitioned and upgraded into mirrorless. Best purchase this year ... pricey, but the Canon RF 70-200 2.8L IS lens. Canon's RF lenses are awesome and this one is tack sharp, compact and light for the actual type of lens. I'm one of the rare people who decided to get the EOS R - and happy I did. Next best purchase, a huge batch of hand warmers. Tenba storage bags are wonderful. I have a small camera insert that can be used in bag or alone has seen plenty of use.
Best purchases was easy for me for the last year. Three lenses, all of them outstanding. After years of lusting after one, a Nikon 85mm f/1.8 G. Such a great lens, and I don't miss the extra aperture on the 1.4 at all, especially considering the difference in price. The second one, a Sigma 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG. First trip out in Kansas trying to photograph the buffalo at the Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife preserve. The buffalo didn't cooperate very well that day, but the lens is super. Light for its size, very fast accurate autofocus, sharp images. And last, the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 mm 1:28 G ED VR. Heavy in weight a bit, but what images, and what great feel in the controls and in the almost instantaneous autofocus when I am using that. Great gear I am very happy to have.
I bought a ThinkTank Urban access sling bag for my Fuji X-T20. I am able to fit the camera with 3 lenses in the bag. I went on a trip to New Zealand and needed something that I could carry around most of the time. I was also able to fit it into my Tenba Solstice backpack to reduce the amount of carry on luggage for air travel.
My fav purchase this year is my Nikon 200-400 lens! Have used it so much, especially during lockdown in my garden!
My best purchase in the past year was a roll of Ektar 100. I pulled out my high school graduation gift from 1985, a Nikon FG, (bought batteries) and started shooting. My goal is to slow down and be more methodical in my photography from composition to thinking through the exposure settings in order to get the finished product I want. Ultimately, I'll apply the learnings to my digital photography and instead of shooting too many photos will be able to take just a few to get the shot I want.
Not sure if I got it within the last 12 months, or a touch more but I absolutely love it!!! I just don't like the feel of a ball head. It seems like a fight every time I put the camera on it, but the "BIG BULKY" Gimbal Tripod Head (manual not powered) is by far the best mount I have. Yes, it's huge and heavy, but it is so stable and sturdy I love using it. I bought a NONAME brand to see if I would like it, and so far, I haven't even felt the need to upgrade it. Definitely a purchase I would do again.
Wireless remote trigger. Hands off the camera and especially when I have to hold a branch back or shield the lens with a hat. Many times I’m away from the camera and need to trip the shutter. Even portraits, so the subject doesn’t see you behind the camera... still lifes holding a background sheet. So useful!!
2 things i bought in the last year I love...
1) Peak design capture system... never leave home without it now.
2) light pollution filter. Live just outside a city so having this has improved the astro images i take and reduces my processing time
My best purchase has to be my Vanguard Alta Rise 48 bag. I've only been into photography for a few years and I've never been able to take everything i might want with me, especially a decent tripod. Now it all fits on my bag, is perfectly comfortable and i'm taking some great pictures
Best purchase this year is a 24-70mm sigma lens for my D3500. I’ve been shooting with the kit lenses for over a year and finally learned enough to step it up a bit.
My best purchase is a Fuji 35mm F2 standard lens. I sometimes do street shooting as well and it has become much more useful than I expected. Very useful video Nigel, take care.
A very humble one. The little Nikon Series "E" 50mm is just marvelous on my Fuji XT-10.
As you are new to Leatherman I would like to draw your attention to another of their products. It is the Micro Leatherman which has scissors rather than pliers. It includes a pen knife, screw driver, etc. It is small, relatively inexpensive and I carry one in my pocket every day, and have done so for more than 10 years. Highly recommended. I couldn't agree with you more when it comes to wide angles ... every mm at that end makes a huge difference. I've been involved with Nikon so long that I recall when they produced a 20 mm f3.5 lens (1968) for the Nikon F, to replace their 21 mm lens that required the mirror to be locked up and a clip-on accessory view finder. Later they came out with an 18 mm f4 (1974) which was WIDE (at least at that time). Many years later I acquired their 14 mm f2.8D, which I subsequently traded for the 14-24 mm f2.8 AF-S which I still have,
Best purchase- For me it has definitely been my Nikon D850 and the nikkor 70-200 2.8 , what a combo ,stunning and my Shimoda action X camera bag , just love it . All of which have broken the bank but I dont regret it for a second .
My favorite recent move was to a Z6 from an entry level Nikon DSLR. Z6 was chosen over the Z7 because I'm not a professional and I didn't have the backup system to handle the larger MP files for storage from the Z7.
Agree, that’s why I went for Z6 rather than 7. Very happy
My recent purchase I really like is in March of this year I purchased the Hasselblad X1D-50c with a 45mm f/3.5 lens only and at first I thought this would really limit me but in all honesty it's actually helped me out a lot when it comes to taking photos and viewing scenes differently, I never really liked shooting with a tighter focal length. I still have my canon kit but I find myself reaching for this more as I have to work differently and the 3:4 ratio is so nice to work with.
Not a purchase as such, but the best new skill I have learned over the last couple of months is Split Toning. Such a powerful tool and game changing skill.
I have two things. The first was a bulk loader for 35mm film that I still shoot and the second was a wireless shutter release with a timer.
I would have to say the best but for me was buying a used Fuji XT2 after realising that the XT30 wasn't quite what I wanted. Maybe it's the retro feel to it but it does give me the control I had back in the film days. It's a stonker of a camera.
I bought my few new things in last one year:
1) Camera: Nikon D850, that's an amazing thing peace of gear
2) Lens: Nikon 70-200 f2. 8, a beast of a lens
3) Camera Bag: Lowepro flip 500 AW
4) Battery grip for D850: Turned my d850 to a machine gun
5) Tripod legs: 8x Carbon tripod legs from Bexin
It took a while to make friends with my D850, but it was worth making the effort. That camera didn't turn me into a better photographer. It challenged me to become a better photographer.
I recently got a series of classic 'vintage' lenses (24mm FA* f/2 ; 28-70mm FA* f/2.8 ; 85mm FA* f/1.4 ; 80-200mm FA* f/2.8) for my upcoming full frame K-1 camera that I will receive next month. They're a nice addition to my 15mm and 150mm Macro FF primes. I know these are older lenses and are not designed for Digital in mind nor do they have weather seals, but they are part of the professional 'star' line of Pentax from the mid 90's and most of all did not bust to much my hard earned money. I do have to say that I am impressed by the quality of the glass as they are very sharp with my present APS-C K-5. I also got last winter a Canon Pro-1000 that I just adore. Can't wait to start shooting landscape with my upcoming K-1 and see the results on prints!
for me it's my new camera bag/backpack. it's Hazard 4 Evac, sling type backpack. it allows you to take out camera without taking off backpack by sliding it onto your chest. really handy during hikes.
My most interesting accessory purchase was an antique looking magnifying glass and my extension tubes. They got me in closer to the small details.
Best purchase...My Nikon P1000! When traveling around I never seem to have the right lens at a moments notice on my main camera, a Nikon D4s. The P1000 with a 24-3000mm range is always ready for that unexpected wildlife moment. Also, I am so happy to hear you love your Z7! It makes me feel very good about my newest purchase. Thank You!
I bought a canon ixus 100 and this is what started my passion for photography. I knew it wasn't a super fancy camera, but taking pictures and learning more and more lead me to ask a friend to borrow his canon 5d II and then when I finally had the money (2016) I bought a cheap Sony A65 :D which I still use and still enjoy.