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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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steezy69
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pretty impressive for a 12 year old i'd say
Jul 12 2012 9:51PM
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eheath
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Hey man, he's almost 16, its getting bigger, you remember those days ha
Jul 12 2012 9:53PM
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steezy69
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ah the glory days...
Jul 12 2012 9:59PM
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bakedpow
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Been working on a DIY glidecame for the last 3 days. finishing it tomorrow. been through a couple drafts.

stoked to get some footy with it.
Jul 13 2012 1:49AM
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benk
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after a month of operating a tyler mounted RED Epic from a helicopter my boss says "ready to operate a cineflex?" Stoked!

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Jul 13 2012 3:17AM
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division.bell
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Wow, fuck yeah.

I'm stoked I finally bought a tripod, head, and intervalometer for my 50D. Not so patiently waiting for Canon to release new models so I can decide on which full frame to upgrade to, 5dMk3 or ??
Jul 13 2012 8:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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Not stoked that my tripod broke thanks to some 4 year old thinking it was alright to pick up and throw it off a bridge.

I was showing a friend of mine how to set up and shoot a long exposure of the creek below us on the footbridge. I left my tripod behind me folded on the ground. Some person's kid decides to pick it up.

As soon as I notice, I ask him nicely if I could have my tripod, or if he could put that down, please. So instead of putting it down or handing it to me, or anything, he pushes it through the gap in the bridge's guardrailing and it falls about 30 feet below and smashes on a rock...

Fucking... WTF... Friday the 13th shit?
Jul 13 2012 8:29PM
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blatt
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You kicked that kid's ass right?
Jul 13 2012 8:50PM
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division.bell
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Or threw him off the bridge too?
Jul 13 2012 8:53PM
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Bmo.
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^i would have cried
Jul 13 2012 10:05PM
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CrotchKiller
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parents?
Jul 13 2012 10:54PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Phil have you always been into photography? Good to see that you are posting avidly in M&A.


BTW, got 186 Jeffreys through the pre-order. So stoked on that.


For thread: Stoked that I might be getting a 70-200 pretty soon. Stoked about my new SMC 50mm 1.4

Nothing really going on right now video project wise, but im trying to line some things up.
Jul 13 2012 11:19PM
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zbphoto
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Seriously; if their kid broke something ov yours they should compensate you for part or all of the tripod.
Jul 13 2012 11:34PM
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SSteezle
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dingo I'm sorry for you but that post made me laugh so damn hard
Jul 14 2012 12:21PM
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TijmenDal
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Haha, me too.

Stoked I bought a Cokin P-series filter GND/ND set. Never shot with GND's before, but I'm sure the results will be stunning. Can't wait to go out for real and shoot some beautiful stuff with it
Jul 14 2012 2:27PM
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PacificRimJob
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Oh, yeah I definitely was mad at the parents... The dad was a bit of a dick though in that I was so angry about the situation - he didn't understand that tripods aren't exactly free, I suppose... but a day later and damn the story is funny.

It was only a 60 dollar tripod or so - one that probably should have broken on multiple occasions in the past, so I can't be all that furious. The head isn't broken either, just one of the legs was shattered and the stem was severely bent.
Jul 14 2012 2:51PM
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zbphoto
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Stoked on my new logo, thanks to Gavin Rudy!

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Jul 14 2012 3:00PM
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PacificRimJob
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Probably about to be hired to do some headshots tomorrow on both film and digital. Kinda excited for it.
Jul 22 2012 1:21AM
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Kevski
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Got a steal of a deal on a Pentax ME Super with a 28-90mm f2.8 macro and a 55mm. Stoked to get some serious film shots.
Jul 22 2012 4:18AM
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PacificRimJob
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Dude, Nicee. That's a sweet camera. I'm actually likely to pick up a Pentax ME soon so I can use my old Pentax glass on an actual Pentax again (k1000 went out a long time ago, and I sold the kx)


Speaking of steals, Just got an old Minolta SR-T 101 off Keh for 10 bucks.
Jul 22 2012 3:28PM
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Kevski
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^mmm feels so good to get a legit camera for so cheap eh? Congrats
Jul 22 2012 5:37PM
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Brock.
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Let's play guess the lens I just got.

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Jul 23 2012 3:48AM
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MLeone
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Stoked-
that I just built a sick editing computer and have a good editing station!
that i recently bought a fluid tripod kit, and the LCW Fader ND MKII!
and that I'll be dropping some sick footage soon:)

Jul 23 2012 11:45AM
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.Max.
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Hahah the bokeh on that helios is so cool. I keep hoping I'll run into one at a local camera shop or garage sale.
Jul 23 2012 12:00PM
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B.Taillefer
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Stoked that when I was visiting Vancouver, saw a sweet little camera store went in on a whim and found old Canon FD lenses.

Picked up a 50mm 1.8 and a 28mm 2.8!
Jul 23 2012 1:58PM
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1337
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snipe! I really need to go to more thrift and pawn shops, i've heard people get some crazy deals
Jul 23 2012 2:01PM
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Brock.
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WHOOAAA make way for the MOTHERFUCKIN MODERATORR RIGHT HURRRR
Jul 23 2012 7:44PM
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Bmo.
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quick, post some porn while he's not looking
Jul 23 2012 7:53PM
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PacificRimJob
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Best part of pawn shops, is you can bargain.

Even if they tell you the price is final, and they aren't going to bargain - don't be afraid for a second to bargain, since that's how they usually buy stuff (or rip stuff) off of people in the first place. If they say they don't bargain, don't believe that BS for even a moment, because they're just trying to play hardball.


Jul 23 2012 9:11PM
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PacificRimJob
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Also, I just got this thing working today. figured out how to repair it and I fucking LOVE it.

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Jul 23 2012 9:22PM
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MLeone
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That's sick a I have an SR-7 and I love it <3
Jul 23 2012 9:56PM
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B.Taillefer
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Best part was that I got both of them for $60! It was unreal pricing, and the lenses are in great condition.
Jul 23 2012 11:29PM
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bo0b
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what a steal!
Jul 23 2012 11:34PM
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bo0b
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Also pretty stoked I got an adapter so I can now use my dads old lenses, a 50mm 1.8, 24mm 2.8, and a 75-205 3.8
Jul 24 2012 12:04AM
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bakedpow
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Should i jump on a canon fd 20mm in pretty much perfect shape? at a local shop.
Jul 24 2012 12:14AM
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PacificRimJob
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yes. Note that it will turn into basically a 35mm with an adapter, but it will be pretty sharp. Canon FD's always had great wide angle offerings. I use mine all the time, and as long as you're above about F2, they're fantastically sharp.
Jul 24 2012 12:20AM
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PacificRimJob
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yes. Note that it will turn into basically a 35mm with an adapter, but it will be pretty sharp. Canon FD's always had great wide angle offerings. I use mine all the time, and as long as you're above about F2, they're fantastically sharp.
Jul 24 2012 12:20AM
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PaintedHearts
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There was a rare breed of horse on the property I was staying at this past week, and most of the horses were champions of champions. I took a lot of pictures of them to say the least. The owners saw them and have requested a CD of the pictures so that they can use some on their website and other mediums. Definitely stoked.
Jul 24 2012 2:18PM
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PacificRimJob
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Rokinon's unleashing these in a few months.

14mm T3.1 cine fisheye.

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24mm T1.5 cine Wide angle.

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Jul 24 2012 4:02PM
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1337
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I just came here to post the 24....

Their 24/35/85 combo is seriously really good stuff. Like better than the L/nikon versions. And fractions of the price of that stuff too. Mmmm
Jul 24 2012 4:35PM
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[~_~]
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Finally have a backpack large enough to carry my enormous Sachtler head into the backcountry. And I have a Dynafit setup on the way...
Jul 24 2012 5:13PM
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SSteezle
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stoked on using the 85 1.2, premiere cs6, and new client!
Jul 24 2012 6:21PM
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1337
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Going to boston tomorrow with the intention of wandering around and taking pictures
Jul 24 2012 6:24PM
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WillStart
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Looks pretty sick! I think it would be cooler without the tripod legs. They kind of look like antennas
Jul 24 2012 7:22PM
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Gknow
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stoked to be almost saved up for a huge equipment upgrade, feels good to reach a goal.
Jul 24 2012 7:33PM
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bakedpow
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ahhh jelly of the dynafits... what boot/binding set up do you have?

Jul 24 2012 10:39PM
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Balto
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but you don't shoot a TLR....
Jul 24 2012 11:02PM
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eheath
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shooting my first music video the 4th, stoked but also quite nervous
Jul 24 2012 11:41PM
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bakedpow
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got a new video head. monfrotto 701rc2. got it for free at a local shop ha. guess iv bought enough there that they dont mind giving away a tripod head...either way i will take it.
Jul 24 2012 11:55PM
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1337
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they are actually quite fun, if the talent is flexible and excited (which they usually are)
Jul 25 2012 12:02AM
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