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Yet again another 24hrs rain in Edinburgh and today I was hoping to get out and about my brother in law he was going to let me have a play about with his cannon on high street on festival people just to let me get feel of it, as im starting to get the bug a bit :) I blame him and gary :) ,lets hope rain eases off this afternoon. :)
 
Its not a great few weeks for getting out and about, although you could use a plastic bag to keep the camera and lens dry so you can get out and give it a go while the festival is on.
 
The Optech rainsleeves (about a fiver for two) come highly recommended. Bit of a faff to fit though
 
The weather's fine in Edinburgh, I was out in the rain yesterday with my 40D and no protection and all is fine ;)
 
might head up shortly too Gary, only got the 17-40 and 50mm with me though :(
 
must bring more gear tomorrow, it will probably pee down with rain though :D I used the 100-400 on sunday past, the weather was crap though so not many great shots. Must get an f2.8 zoom thingy. Jessops or a walk up the royal mile, hmmmm..
 
must resist, trying to save pennies for new car ;) I have been having sleepless nights thinking about the 70-200 f2.8 though.

What to do, what to do :thinking:
 
EdinburghGary said:
I too need some weather protection, don't fancy a guff D3.
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Er... :thinking: Seriously, did you even read anything on the D3 before you bought it? :p Its the top end Nikon camera and as such is weather sealed. I mean if I can go out in any condition with my non weather sealed 30D you bet your ass you can stand outside in a thunderstorm and take photos with your D3. I've been through snow and rain in Edinburgh without issue.

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I was outside in the pouring rain on my hands n knees for about an hour with that last photo. 10D + 70-200, 30D + 24-70. The gear was too cold to hold and totally soaked. Still works fine. Stop being babys. Read up on your cameras and get the funk out there taking photos.
 
EdinburghGary said:
^^^ Madman, with great photos :D
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Yup but it gets the photos. Your D3 will easily be able to handle anything so do it.

jerry12953 said:
Love the fourth pic down!

But salt water and cameras? Isn't that a disaster waiting to happen?
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Still waiting.

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10mm ftw. I knew it would happen so I waited. Of course I got wet and so did my gear. Its all still here though.
 
EdinburghGary said:
New Lens versus New Car.

New Lens FTW :)

0 to F2.8 in less than a second, awesome :D
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You convinced me, I got the 2.8 :lol: I ended up spending an hour in Jessops though, man, can they talk. Will have to try it out up the royal mile tomorrow ;)
 
Cheers ;) It's a heavy b****r, can't wait to get out and try it though.

"Boss, I'm not feeling well, any chance of the afternoon off?" :gag:
 
petemc said:
Er... :thinking: Seriously, did you even read anything on the D3 before you bought it? :p
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Just that it was good, and erm, had cool ISO. And didn't work with some lenses. But in reality, no, nothing. Have still to open the manual too.

I enjoy finding my own way around it, and whilst I will be making loads of mistakes along the way, I am enjoying trying to get a feel for it.

In all honestly though, the ranting and raving about the D3 here was enough to sell it.

Gary.
 
weee had fun day took few pics and deff like the cannon 5d hopefully will try post a couple pics jaco by way on andys mac
 
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