I bought something...

[Rooz]

well...almost. pick it up on friday. feeling just a little giddy. :p:eek::D

[Rooz]

actually i bought 2 things. no one will guess what the 2nd thing is ithough.

[scottman_00]

new car? or
new socks?

[r3g]

Motorcycle!!!!!!!!!!

[Rooz]

lol
no it is photography related.

[TheWengler]

200mm f/2 and insurance for it

[K1W1]

Shall I? :)

[Rooz]

no.
are you coming ?

[K1W1]

no.
are you coming ?

That's a rather personal question and not something that should be discussed in polite company thank you very much.

[jcon]

That's a rather personal question and not something that should be discussed in polite company thank you very much.


Ummm........:(


Anyway..... Rooz buying something...... theres a shocker!:p

[TheWengler]

How about landscape photography lessons...:confused:

[K1W1]

Sorry I can't stay quiet any longer.

He's purchased a N



Are you there? anybody home? hello? My Internet connect seems to have dropped out after than lightning bolt hit my computer

[Rooz]

How about landscape photography lessons...:confused:

i dont need to buy those. i just need you to come to sydney for a holiday. :p

hey J, i haven't bought anything in months ! lol buy...sell....buy...sell. its all part of the fun !

[tim11]

Something from this link????????
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45088
:D

[tim11]

Or this?
http://www.japantrendshop.com/img/nikon/nikon-fabre-photo-ex-dslr-microscope.jpg

But that's not 2... there are about 20 pieces together... what is it Rooz? Don't keep people hanging.. LOL

[jcon]

hey J, i haven't bought anything in months ! lol buy...sell....buy...sell. its all part of the fun !

LOL.. Months! LOL

I agree... it is fun though, nothing like the rush of getting some new gear!

Id guess a D3 but not even you are that cruel! :p

Its got to be a 300mm 2.8 lens...

[K1W1]

Or a Canon 7D and lens as a "present" to him from his wife for fathers day.
The fairy tendencies got the better of him.

[Rooz]

Or this?
http://www.japantrendshop.com/img/nikon/nikon-fabre-photo-ex-dslr-microscope.jpg



dont tempt me !!!!! :mad::D

[TheWengler]

i dont need to buy those. i just need you to come to sydney for a holiday. :p

Haha, some day.

[herc182]

spill the f***ing beans....

I am going with a battery and a memory card.

[Rooz]

spill the f***ing beans....

not till i get it in my hot little hands. :p

[herc182]

little hands...thats a clue. It must be small ("Thats what she said", Michael Scott...).

I still think its a battery and memory card then based on that info.

[Rooz]

no...not a clue...just a turn of phrase. one may say that the opposite is true in fact. :D

[herc182]

thats what HE said....:D

Are there any other clues then, or are we waiting till Friday. I am an engineer by day (not saying what by night) so my mind will keep taking bites at the apple until then.

And its not even MY purchase!

[Ray Schnoor]

I'm sure that Don has finally talked him into jumping ship and picking up a Sony A900.:D

[Rooz]

I'm sure that Don has finally talked him into jumping ship and picking up a Sony A900.:D


bwahhhaaaaaaaahhaaaaaaa
good one Ray. :D:D:D

[K1W1]

I'm sure that Don has finally talked him into jumping ship and picking up a Sony A900.:D


The b*****d!
Turning fairy and going Canon I could accept, sort of, after all he's dropped enough hints about his tendencies in the past but Sony? Tell me it's not true.

[K1W1]

not till i get it in my hot little hands. :p

Just a quick lesson in grammar here.
Two things cannot be an "it".

[herc182]

bwahhhaaaaaaaahhaaaaaaa
good one Ray. :D:D:D

has Ray hit the nail on the head then Rooz? :D

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

The 300 2.8 closed with no bids so I'm guessing a D3

[RichNY]

Rooz- Hope it is something I already own; I'm not in the mood for gear envy today :)

[herc182]

Rooz- Hope it is something I already own; I'm not in the mood for gear envy today :)

I would be surprised if its something you DONT own...:)

[erichlund]

Well, one of them is almost certainly the 25mm Zeiss, since he's been lusting over that one for a while. But that's too obvious, as is the 200 micro.

[craigyc]

hmmmmmmmm 200 f/2!

[RichNY]

I would be surprised if its something you DONT own...:)

Somehow I think its the 300 f/2.8. Rooz- What made you decide to buy now after Nikon Japan just announced the new version will be out in the beginning of November? ;)

[RichNY]

actually i bought 2 things. no one will guess what the 2nd thing is ithough.

Something monopod related, perhaps a monopod head or mounting foot for the lens.

[K1W1]

I would be surprised if its something you DONT own...:)


He doesn't own a Sony.

[Rooz]

Well, one of them is almost certainly the 25mm Zeiss, since he's been lusting over that one for a while. But that's too obvious, as is the 200 micro.

still looking for one at a good price. i try to avoid buying new when i can. and yes, the first thing is the 300/2.8VR in apparently mint condition. we will see on friday. :D

noone would guess the second thing in a million years so no need to guess, you;ll get it right away from the first image i post with it once i get it.

[RichNY]

Congrats on the new lens- you are going to love it!

[Rooz]

now i just ned to figure out what head to get for my monopod. the RC2 isnt gonna be enuf. i need a 2 screw plate. hat do you use rich ?

[accord2003]

Congrats Rooz. I am sure you have tried the lens before. It is just an awesome lens. I have been using it to shoot local events. It keeps talking to me "Buy me now" :eek:

[jcon]

still looking for one at a good price. i try to avoid buying new when i can. and yes, the first thing is the 300/2.8VR in apparently mint condition. we will see on friday. :D

noone would guess the second thing in a million years so no need to guess, you;ll get it right away from the first image i post with it once i get it.

Great.. I was correct! What do I win? Oh wait.. thats the second thing isnt it.... its a plane ticket to Wisconsin so good ol Jason can play with your toys while you sit in the corner and watch?!?!:D

[VTEC_EATER]

noone would guess the second thing in a million years so no need to guess, you;ll get it right away from the first image i post with it once i get it.

What is a Lensbaby?

I will take Rooz's bag of equipment for 600 Alex.

[erichlund]

Not a lensbaby...???

OOPS --- Didn't see, I got beaten to that one...Joepardy reference???

[RichNY]

now i just ned to figure out what head to get for my monopod. the RC2 isnt gonna be enuf. i need a 2 screw plate. hat do you use rich ?

I used the RRS low capacity monopod solution when I only had the 200 f/2 and then upgraded to their high capacity solution when I purchased the 400 f/2.8.

Low Capacity http://reallyrightstuff.com/tripods/03.html
High Capacity http://reallyrightstuff.com/tripods/04.html

I use their lever clamp (B2 AS II) on my Markins 20 ballhead with the tripod and their screw clamp (B2 Pro II) on the monopod head.

You are also going to want a replacement foot for the lens so that you can have the plate for the clamp installed and still be able to put your hood on in the reversed position for storage.
http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Itemdesc.asp?ic=LCF%2D14&eq=LCF%2D14%2D002&Tp=

The high capacity solution is much nicer than the low capacity solution but for a 300 f/2.8 the low capacity will work just fine. If budget were an issue I would definitely get the clamps and plates before spending money on the high capacity head. The Manfrotto part is really inexpensive should you ever decide to upgrade when you realize that even with a TC 300mm just isn't enough (I've got you down for a 600mm in 2 years-lol)

Hope this helps.

[K1W1]

And he thought that he had simply purchased a new lens. I would love to hear how he explains all the extras to Mrs Rooz. :)

[RichNY]

Rooz- If you don't already have a monopod I'm now using a Manfrotto 681B which is terrific and very inexpensive. I was shooting for a year with a borrowed carbon fiber Gitzo and this one works just as well even with the 400 f/2.8. IMO it isn't worth spending the extra money on a carbon fiber monopod as the weight savings for only one leg is insignificant- tripods are another story.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5480-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_681B_681B_Monopod_Black _.html

[Rooz]

thanks, i have 2 monopods actually. all good in that department. i love em both. the problem is the head. i have the 234 manfrotto head and am thinking of getting that QRP you linked to before. still not 10% sure how that works though.

[RichNY]

thanks, i have 2 monopods actually. all good in that department. i love em both. the problem is the head. i have the 234 manfrotto head and am thinking of getting that QRP you linked to before. still not 10% sure how that works though.

I'm not sure where you need explaining so I'll take a blind stab.

You buy the clamp gizmo and screw it on to your 234. When I purchased mine I had them screw it on and LocTite it for me- I wasn't in the mood to go searching for the product and doing in myself. If you can sell your 234 locally it might be worth buying another one from them with the B2 Pro clamp already installed.

One installed you need a plate for the lens itself that goes into the clamp. They make plates that screw on to the foot of your lens but what you'll find is that you won't have clearance to put your lens hood on in the reversed position. The solution is a replacement foot.

Another option is to skip the monopod hardware kit and LocTite and just use the grey thumbwheel to attach the clamp to the 234. The benefit of this is that if you want to save some money you could move the clamp between your monopod and tripod depending on need. Of course once you have this on your tripod you are going to want a plate for your camera to use with the rest of your lenses that don't have their own foot. More money... oh yeah, when attaching the camera (vs. your lens) you need to decide whether you want a plate to use with or without your grip since they are different parts.

[Rooz]

perfectly explained. that's exactly what i was after. thanks mate. i think i may just buy another with the b2 pro clamp as you suggested and keep the other one for other things.

[Rooz]

actually just to clarify...which plate do i get ?

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Don't tell me you bought a VR model 300 2.8
Wow that purchase is economic stimulus all by itself.

[Rooz]

Don't tell me you bought a VR model 300 2.8
Wow that purchase is economic stimulus all by itself.

sure did. $4500. freakin bargain if its mint. :D

picking it up from melb zoo on friday morning at 0830, meeting with kiwi for a quick zoo shoot from 0900, flight back to syudney at 1330.

if its not as described i guess we'll just have to get on the piss to drown my sorrows. lol

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Don't worry too much I'm sure it will be fine.

Repeating K1W1's words to me (before picking up my 70-200 today).

Freaking bargain is right. I'm thinking 2k is the go for the obsolete been kicked around for 10 years 300 2.8 lens. My wife is actaully sitting here while I type. Aaargh

[Rooz]

Freaking bargain is right. I'm thinking 2k is the go for the obsolete been kicked around for 10 years 300 2.8 lens. My wife is actaully sitting here while I type. Aaargh

afsII for around $4k is a decent price, (a minty that is). i wouldnt buy any knocked around lens.

honestly though mate, you just cant lose with exotics if you look after em. i reckon i could sell it in a year for the same price if not more.

[K1W1]

i reckon i could sell it in a year for the same price if not more.

Sell?
My 70-200VR is going to be beside me in the big box. :)

[Rooz]

its going to rain on friday. :(

[K1W1]

It's Melbourne it will rain between 9 and 9.12 by 9.30 it will be 37C and by 10 there will either be an inch of snow on the ground or it will be hailing.
Besides I understand that 300mm lenses are perfect for photographing skinny lattes in cafes. :)

[herc182]

Rooz you will have to chain the 300mm outside. Not allowed to take something that big, and that dangerous looking into a cafe :)

[Rooz]

freakin melbourne, cant do anything right.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Sell?
My 70-200VR is going to be beside me in the big box. :)

LOL, is that because it won't fit in an urn:p

[RichNY]

actually just to clarify...which plate do i get ?

You want the LCF-14 which is a replacement foot. The only other plates you might want are for lenses like the 70-200VR and for your camera body.

I called RRS for you a few minutes ago; they ship daily to your part of the world. Their phone number is 805-528-6321 and the people who answer the phone are extremely knowledgeable.

[XaiLo]

Congrats Rooz. :)

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Good point Xailo, where were my manners

Congrats Rooz

[K1W1]

its going to rain on friday. :(

So explain to me how one or two showers in Melbourne is somehow worse than a storm and lightning in Sydney?
Will you need a bed if they close that miserable excuse for an airport that you have?
:D

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

It's Melborune it's going to rain everyday Rooz:D

[photowerkz]

I'm going to hold off on the contratulations to see if you actually end up with it ;) But if you do, I'll be looking forward to seeing what you can do with it.

[Cyberwlf]

Melbourne weather reminds me of London weather, unpredictable beyond an expectation that its likely to rain or be cold at some point regardless of the time of day or year and a royal pain in the butt.. :D

Atleast when Sydney gets wet weather it does it like most of the rest of Oz, in style by either going all out or nothing, not some half ar*ed can't make up its mind weather! Which also makes it better for more dramatic photography too! ;)

[Rooz]

say what you will about melbourne weather...
got there at 0830, weather was fine, started to get cloudy and chilly by the time we left the zoo. by the time i got to the airport it started sprinkling, by the time my flight left it was raining. the raoin gods looked after me today.

so did the lens gods, this lens is perfect.

[K1W1]

It's now (4.30 pm) almost dark enough for headlights, raining solidly and the cloud has settled below our elevation so visibility here at home is around 100m max. Oh, and we have had lightning and I suspect a touch of hail at one stage since I got home around 2.

[Tomcat]

It's strange reading the posts about the Adventures of Rooz and Kiwi. I'm reading these at about 5:30 A.M. Friday morning.

[Cyberwlf]

Rooz always takes the weather with him where he goes :p

[K1W1]

Rooz always takes the weather with him where he goes :p

Maybe he is the antipodean Ken Rockwell (without the "please pay me money" web site)?

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Maybe he is the antipodean Ken Rockwell (without the "please pay me money" web site)?

K1W1 are you subtly calling Rooz an aussie D...H...

[achuang]

So Rooz, what was the second thing you ended up buying that none of us would have guessed?

[Rooz]

i;ll let you know in a couple of weeks when i get it back. :)