http://www.lightstalkers.org/keywords/show/gear This feed shows posts at Lightstalkers. en-us I'm studio based right now, and just moving into film as well as my current digital setup. I am now shooting Polaroid SX-70, Holga 120, Holga Polaroid [80 series mainly], and Holga Fuji, and will shortly also need to be able to scan 35mm strips [not in mounts]. If I was staying put, this would be... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:27:08 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/scanner-for-travel Anyone heared abotu the new Nikon D3H, with 9 MP, 8.5 fps?? That will be cool, because I was thinking to switch to Canon. Cheers, Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:53:51 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/new-d3h Hey guys. I'm looking into getting a microphone to use for recording audio while shooting, and was wondering what people out there are using and how useful they're finding them. I did a search for posts about this and there are a few but none particularly well-detailed... seeing as people are doi... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/what_microphones_are_people_using hi all, i just came across this, at the bottom of the link there's a pretty good listing of people who repair cameras, so if you're in need this might be a good thing. http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?repair.html~mainFrame ...if anyone's in poland (krako... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:53:46 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/camera-repair-in-krakow-and-an-internet-listing Lots of LS work in dangerous environments all around the world. I was wondering how many had undergone some kind of formal hostile environment training. And if so what did the course include? how much did it cost and can anyone recommend any in the UK? Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:58 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/hostile_environment_training FYI, and not an endorsement: perhaps a alternative to all those roaming rates ... "A Cellphone Without Borders Early next month, a small company called Cubic Telecom will release what it’s calling the first global mobile phone. Sure, you could always rent a phone or use a phone card wh... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:30 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/nyt-new-cheap-phone-solves-global-mobile-woes-01 Hi all, I'm looking for some useful advice regarding how everyone manages all of their carry-ons while flying (since I won't check my gear or any expensive items). Typically, I have a large domkee, with my bodies and lenses, a purse (cell phone, wallet, passport), a laptop backpack, a small ... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:09 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/too_many_carry_ons Since many people appear to prefer Leica rangefinders for their film work, I set this group up as somewhere we can help each other out. In many ways the concerns of a film user are different from those of a digital user, and those of a Leica user are even more specific. Need a good Leica techn... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:16 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/new_ls_group__film_leica Hello,<br/> <br/> does anybody use a PDA with Pocket Phojo (or perhaps some other software like XnView Pocket) to caption, resize and upload shoots to agency?<br/> <br/> I am interested in real world photographers' experience with this, for times when a notebook is too big and heavy.<br/> <b... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:53:51 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/pda-pocketpcs--captioninguploading hi all. i reccently bought aperture. unfortunately i was only able to see the first presentation at the soho store in nyc and i was relly excited to revolution my entire workflow with this wonderful software. i opened the box in the Ramadi US military base where i'm living ready to spend some ti... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:11 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/i-hate-aperture I wanted to let people know that when you convert a RAW file from a camera (cr2, nef, etc..) to DNG format with the Adobe DNG converter software (which is a batch process and can run in the background while you do other things) it saves space by compressing the file without any data loss. I just... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:07 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/dng_conversion_saves_space_over_regular_raw_camera_files hi all. Im selling my canon 1D. its been used a bit but works fine. the charger comes with it. all for $ 1000. give me a call at 646.283.1994 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:31 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/canon-1d-for-sell-$1000 Just found "http://kitup.military.com/":http://kitup.military.com/ which is a website where soldiers list what non-standard-issue equipment they can't live without in the field. Imagine there are some gems to be found on the site that might be a big help when you're photographing somewhere far f... Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:29:49 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/kit_up I'm heading to Pakistan this thursday, and i am in need of B/W film. I would be happy to be able to buy it in Lahore, and thus avoid the airport check-ins with un-exposed film but i'm not sure if i can do it, so i'd rather not risk it. I tried for the last days to find it here, in Dubai, but it l... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:26 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/b_w_film_in_dubai_where_to_buy____i_need_it_in_3_days please reply to: jakephotog@yahoo.com Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:46 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/going_to_lebanon_friend_seking_helmet ciao lightstalkers. im trying to find ways to carry as much luggage as i can without paying any extra charges. i m getting away with carrying a 25kgs carry on back pack and a supposed lap top bag ( which i fill with cables and hard drives ). i can limit my gear to nothing usually but im goin... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:55 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/carrying_a_black_body_armor_on_flights hey. im going to sri lanka on the end of sept transitting from dubai and leaving from europe. on my return ill go direcctly from dubai to addis ababa, where ill be based. im looking for a way to leave in dubai about 25kgs of gear ( body armor and other stuff ) while in sri lanka to pick it up on... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:54 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/luggage_storage_in_dubai I think that Mac users with FileVault turned on will have no problem with data security... :-) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:51 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/sudan_laptop_searches Just wanted to put everyone on notice of potential ass clown TSA employees at the airport in Savannah, Georgia. I was flying back to Portland and asked them to hand check my film at the security gate. I was there 30 minutes early. They proceeded to hand inspect EVERY roll of film. That wa... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:40 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/film_hand_check please reply to: jakephotog@yahoo.com many many thanks, jake Mon, 07 Aug 2006 17:26:54 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/going_to_lebanon_friend_seking_helmet2 hi all. anyone going to Yogyakarta (maybe through singapore or jakarta or bangkok?) and can carry a charger for a canon 20D and maybe another gig or 2 worth of cards to scott eells? pls email forpix@nytimes.com or scotteells@hotmail.com thanks, jessie de witt Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/indonesia-earthquake Panasonic DMC-LX1 point and shoot - ok, what's the word on this camera? anyone use one? seems pretty dope, but i've been fooled by the panasonic/leica combo before. appreciate any tried and tested opinions. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/panasonic_dmc_lx1_point_and_shot 17-35 2.8 $650 80-200 2.8 $620 24-120 3.5-5.6 AF-D $280 All in good working condition, Filters included with back caps, Feel free to write me with any questions . . . Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:42 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/nikon_ed_lenses_4_sale Has anyone put these two cameras up against each other to see which really operates better. Obviously there is a huge price difference between the two, but not much else besides a full frame and 2 megapixels... Anyone have experience with both? Ben Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:11 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/d200-vs-5d gear got stolen. need to buy a mac laptop on my way to afghanistan for assignment. I hear prices for macs in dubai are not that bad compared to the states. got to be better than beirut.......any ideas or experiences? Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:24:26 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/mac-dealer-dubai I have a Canon 24 1.4 lens bought and waiting for me in Germany (At EPA Photos offices in Frankfurt) and am looking for a kind fellow shooter who may be coming to South Africa to put it in their camera bag, bring it out for me and receive the prize of numerous ice cold beers on arrival! EPA can ... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:35 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/lens-courier-to-south-africa get it Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:24:26 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/leica-90mm-germany-2-8-20060524 Hey, is anyone coming through New Delhi from the States sometime soon? I have something very small I need brought over (not mailed)........... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:35 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/anyone-coming-through-delhi I have been looking into getting a wacom tablet, but all the reviews i have read have confusing advice- because they are used by illustrators and photographers, who have different needs... so, i was wondering, anyone have advice about size (in this case, i think size does matter?) and model? t... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:34 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/which-wacom-tablet I have got myself a Bowens Esprit 500 2 head kit with a travel battery pack. I want to get a rugged travel case for the 2 heads, pack , cables etc. I have been looking at the Pelican 1650 and 1660.. any other suggestions? Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:54:31 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/travel-case-for-bowens-strobes