My Gear - Nikon (3) / Nikkor (3), Fuji (1), Tamron (2), Tokina (1), ProMaster (set of 3)
Taken w/ Nikon S7c and 2 SB-800's. big
Cameras: Nikon D70s, D200, D300, Fuji S5.
Lenses: Nikkor 80-400mmVR, 18-70mm, Tamron 18-200, Tokina 12-24mm.
The only other lens I have is the Nikkor 70-300mmG and I lent it to a friend a while ago. For the money ($150-175 new) it is not a bad lens.
D70s (pix) - worn out and broken, shutter already repaired once, currently has all sorts of problems with the CF card - often can't read it (thinks it needs to be formatted) and often can't write properly to it (writes jibberish)
D200 (pix) - love it, around 115k shots on it. Grips a little worn, one spec on the sensor I can't get rid of, ,
Fuji S5 (pix) - I know it's a great camera (it's based on the D200) but it is not the camera for me and what I shoot a lot of the time. I hope to put it to better use one day. For now I use it at sunrise and sunset sometimes. The color and dynamic range of it are great.
D300 (pix) - best performing camera I've ever owned, until it began having lots of trouble with autofocus, which at its worst would not hunt for focus when the shutter or focus-on button was pressed. Currently sent back for repair after about a month of use (9k pics).
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR (pix) - It took me about 9 months to out grow the 70-300mmG ($170 lens when I got it). The 80-400 is great, for the money (10x that) it can do a lot. I've read reviews and some hate it, due to slowness and softness. As far as I know the next cheapest lens by Nikkor that reaches to 400mm is the 200-400 and is around 3x or 4x more. This is my primary lens for birds, etc. I'd guess 90% of what I've posted on flickr was shot with this lens.
Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5.-5.6 (pix) - the D70s/D200 kit lens, works well, focuses very fast, and I like it. My first dSLR lens was actually the Tamron 18-200mm.
Tamron 18-200mm (pix) - My first dSLR lens, I wanted a lens that by itself has a good range so I could learn to shoot, learned what I liked to shoot, and at the same time not have to worry about which lens to use, or changing it on the fly. I still use this lens often.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 (pix) - newest lens I have, and it very good. I use it for big wide angle landscapes mainly.
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ProMaster Extension Tubes 12/24/36mm (pix) - They're pretty good. I've had luck using 2 at most at the same time. They'll decrease the minimum focus distance on a lens by moving the lens farther from the sensor. I use them as a macro lens substitute w/ my 18-200mm or my 80-400mm.
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter (pix) - this is an ok teleconverter, and will supposedly work with either type of lens (non-IF or IF). It didn't work well at all on the 80-400mm on the D200. I tried it once on the D300 and was suprised, very surprised, how well it worked with the 80-400mm. (that said, I still don't use it very often.)
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Ol-Jerr (53 months ago | reply)
Nice selection of jewlery!
Nikographer [Jon] (53 months ago | reply)
I was sorting through all my stuff, cleaning it, getting ready for my holiday (xmas) trip and I decided to a take a few gear photos. I used the S7c's flash to trigger the SB-800's in remote mode SU-4 (dumb slave mode, any flash triggers them, set to manual-remote mode probably at around 1/32 power).
tlvance1950 (53 months ago | reply)
Nice collection.... Stop making us all jealous... Ha! Ha! Ha!
GooseGoddessS (53 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Creative Tabletop Photography, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Nice!!!!
This would go perfectly in our new theme thread :)
~Sage~ (53 months ago | reply)
Wow! Very impressive camera bag fillers!
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TakumaAkiba (53 months ago | reply)
There is nothing that tops Nikon gear pr0n shots!
I notice you didn't mention the Tamron teleconverter and the Promaster extension tubes.
A little worn?!?
Great shot!
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Dean Forbes (53 months ago | reply)
A lot of money tied up in that gear! Sorry to hear you're having problems with the D300. That's my next camera. I think the 18-70 kit lens is the best of the kit lenses Nikon has produced for its dSLRs.
Nikographer [Jon] (53 months ago | reply)
I'll add something for them Takuma... I'm still adding and editing the description at the moment, just added a take on each item, and a link to some of my photos from the camera.
I might add links for the lenses next (to my photos taken with them), and something for those other two things Takuma ;)
vicbel (53 months ago | reply)
Now I understand!
crawdog (53 months ago | reply)
More lenses! Less cameras!:-)
I used to have the Nikkor 18-70mm but I gave it to my niece. I wish I still had this lens; good quality, very light, and quick focusing.
bocavermelha-l.b. (53 months ago | reply)
hallo Jon, happy 2008…
wish your new year will rock with lotsa fun and super photos! ^o^
super super equipment, u went to a d300! that’s great! congrats!
i’d lost my reservation for the d3 and d300, now have to wait till new shipment lands in singa… it’s a damn hustle to get hands on it and sort out which one to choose. my d200 is way out to be the same… nikon singa has repaired but it’s doing more or less…sucks! lols… it’s going to the doctor, again soon.
take care and see u soon, my friend ~_~
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iceman9294 (53 months ago | reply)
You are well armed! You could put a kid through a semester at an Ivy with all of that equipment!
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Hot Flash Photography (53 months ago | reply)
You could sell this presentation to Nikon. wish your D300 a speedy recovery. I have a feeling that, had I not already spent a fortune on Canon lenses, I would certainly consider Nikon. Especially after I have seen what the D300 can do.
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dmcantrell (53 months ago | reply)
wow, great setup you have there
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rajue (53 months ago | reply)
*sigh*
Chris Knoch (53 months ago | reply)
Nice equipment. Why don't you sell the cameras and the Nikkor 80-400/4.5-5.6 and buy a better objective than the 80-400? The AF is really slow compared to an AF-S. I hope Nikon will upgade the 80-400 VR and the AF-S 300/4 with VR II (and AF-S).
But the Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 (VR) with 14 TC E II is still the best choice ... :-)
~MAMA Z~ (53 months ago | reply)
I can certainly see why you get such marvelous shots, Jon.
Seen in My Contact’s photos today…have a great Thursday!
trykemom (53 months ago | reply)
How interesting to see this and your take on each. Thank you.
Steve Byland (53 months ago | reply)
Toys! I LOVE toys!
vandyll.net (53 months ago | reply)
Wow. You know, you're proof that sometimes it's more about the talent than the gear. That's some good stuff you got there, but you put a lot of people that are shooting with D3's to shame.
spw422 (53 months ago | reply)
Wow... Thanks for sharing the info... I've been looking for a decent lense... I would love to shoot nice bird pics... Your photo are awesome !!!
Schooled_in _rock (53 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the info, It's nice to get a review from real people who use it more often then to write a review!
CPG Photography (53 months ago | reply)
I'm sooooo jealous! I thought the stuff I got was cool and you go and post this! Quit showing off! :) I wish my bag looked like that! I'd say you've spent a few pennies on this stuff! I'm in awe! You take amazing photos WITH those cameras now you're taking amazing photos OF those cameras! :) Anyways, very creative!
nal from miami (53 months ago | reply)
I just read about your troubles with autofocus on the D300. ozoni11 had to send his back with the same problem. Having said that, there is a D300 in my future. : )
I am ordering the new Tamron 28-300 VC
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PeteZ28 (53 months ago | reply)
Cool shot. I thought you had the 200-400 VR?
raineys (53 months ago | reply)
Wow, great shot of your collection!!
Momba (Trish) (53 months ago | reply)
Wow!, Jon.....this is enough to make us Nikon lovers pea green with envy!!!! :))))))))
Hope your D300 returns soon and in A-1 condition!
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eye of einstein (53 months ago | reply)
geez I didn't know what i have been missing..
djipibi (53 months ago | reply)
You said : "D70s (pix) - worn out and broken, shutter already repaired once, currently has all sorts of problems with the CF card - often can't read it (thinks it needs to be formatted) and often can't write properly to it (writes jibberish)"
- Hey... I had that problem with one card... threw the card away... not the camera... but then you make me wonder...
Nikographer [Jon] (53 months ago | reply)
It seemed to be one card, a micro-drive at first, but it has happened with all different cards....... I may try to get it fixed one day, but I'm not sure.
Nikographer [Jon] (53 months ago | reply)
p.s. got the D300 back last Friday and it is working well. :D
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andy_carter (44 months ago | reply)
I have that problem with my D70, only on one card. Having said that, not long ago the body refused to do anything for a couple of days, then played ball again.
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