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dangie wrote:
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
.....I would think that being at trade shows makes sense for them.
Agreed, but that's my point, they're not on the exhibitor list so I'm assuming they're not going to be there.
According to a Facebook post, they have now confirmed that they are not attending, which I think is a bit of a shame really.

Comment by Unlocker posted on Photography Show NEC 2019 at 13/03/2019 - 10:02

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For me a 200mm f2 in Nikon mount, for the wife, an 18-135mm for her KP!

Comment by Unlocker posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 09/11/2018 - 22:28

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It seems that from what you mentioned that you are hitting the limits of your kit and struggling a bit, the last wedding I did was using a K1 with 24-70 etc. and I had very similar issues to you:

- walking down the aisle, the autofocus couldn't keep up

- confetti shots, hitting the buffer very easily, especially when shooting RAW on 2x cards (only 4.6fps in RAW, 13 shot buffer, slower with 2x cards.)

- High ISO shooting with f2.8 zooms etc.

If you were going to do this on a regular basis for a living, then the steps the DSLR owner could be doing to ensure his results are of a far better quality could involve changing systems (which I have now done) for performance / consistency / lens option reasons, because:-

- More f1.4 lens options like 28mm f1/4, 35mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4 etc. This would have meant your 6400 ISO shots at f2.8 could be 1600 ISO shots at f1.4

- Autofocus performance is more reliable at moving targets, especially when you bring faster glass into the equation. So called 'eye tracking AF' is becoming very popular for this reason

- Better buffer / faster card options on some cameras, my card can write at 400MB/s and I've never hit the buffer outside of testing it.

- Better access to 3rd party flash systems such as Godox etc.

By the sounds of it, you're being dragged into it kicking and screaming, only occasionally and in those circumstances I wouldn't suggest changing kit but instead to learn your kit more intimately and work within the limitations that you are hitting and adapt as best you can with the conditions you are in. If you're feeling flush, there's always the new 50 f1.4 or the good old 77mm Ltd you could add to the kit bag!

Comment by Unlocker posted on A little help in wedding photography...? at 09/11/2018 - 16:10

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LennyBloke wrote:
That's what you call an upgrade
It most certainly is, highly recommended!

Comment by Unlocker posted on Lee Filters holder & 77m Wide Adapter at 04/09/2018 - 16:12

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Selling all my Lee Filters kit as I've upgraded to the Wine Country Camera system, this is what's left.

Holder with 2 slots, and triple pouch, £40 posted

77mm Wide adapter boxed and lens cap - £23 posted

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Comment by Unlocker posted on Lee Filters holder & 77m Wide Adapter at 04/09/2018 - 11:34

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Godox have finally released a Pentax trigger for their extensive lighting system!

link

This has to be one of the best fully integrated systems going and finally you guys can see what everyone else has been raving about for the last few years!

Comment by Unlocker posted on Pentax trigger for the Godox system released! at 26/08/2018 - 09:08

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Would be easier to just download it?

Try this :- link

Comment by Unlocker posted on Pixel shift and PP at 26/11/2017 - 09:36

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Sold!

Comment by Unlocker posted on FS: Gitzo GT3542XLS with Leg wraps at 05/10/2017 - 21:35

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Sold!

Comment by Unlocker posted on FS: Ricoh GRii - new - £400 +P&P at 04/10/2017 - 10:32

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Final price drop or I'm keeping it!

£375 inc. RMSD!

Comment by Unlocker posted on FS: Ricoh GRii - new - £400 +P&P at 03/10/2017 - 11:02

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