What will be your next photography related purchase? Or what photography gear do you lust after?

I do not lust after any photography equipment as I have what I need and can sensibly use. More useful to me would to be 30 years younger but you cannot buy that. Life does seem unfair; when I was in my twenties driving an ancient A30, I saw many really nice sports cars around almost always driven by old men. I would have enjoyed a sports car then but do not desire a sports car now.

Dave
 
Just arrived this week a XT30 and I have just purchased a AD200 both from TP classifieds:)(y)
 
Currently waiting on delivery of iPad
Android fire tablet has developed a.mind of its own only works when IT wants to
 
I was in John Lewis earlier and they had a canon R with adapter reduced to £1385. Box had been opened but everything else was still sealed and unopened. Full warranty and 2 year John Lewis warranty....have nt purchased it yet but thought it was a good deal
 
Got shot of the Z 70-200 f/2.8, and cancelled my order for the Z 100-400mm as my official diagnosis on my C6 spine nerve issue shows stuff that can’t be fixed and isn’t going to ‘get better’ on it’s own.

On a mission to keep my kit lightweight. Grabbed a 300mm f/4E PF and TC1.4E III combo for the Z6. Much lighter setup for my outdoors/wildlife pics.

Now my lens lust is laser-targetted on the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G VR IFED as its soooo much lighter than the absolutely wonderful Z f/2.8 version. I am happy with the f/4 as pushing ISO a bit is fine for my use case.
 
Nothing, really. My gear is very limited, but it meets my fairly limited needs.

I might buy a Noct Nikkor f1.2 and a film Leica (possibly an M4) with a couple of lenses if I ever win the lottery, but otherwise it's a fantasy!
 
I just pulled the trigger on an RF24-105L to replace my EF version.
Excited to get it. Hopefully it'll arrive before the weekend.
 
Steelo said:
Think I fancy the Sony A74, possibly, although I don't need it, that isn't the point :D
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I think you should.

I've laid my hands on one recently and it's the first Sony I've handled that I thought "yeah, I could make this work".

1. The EVF is much much improved
2. From memory the handgrip and build seems more robust
3. 42 to 61mp isn't nothing.
 
I'd like a Sigma 200mm-500mm f/2.8... comes with a 2x teleconverter, for an f/5.6 1000mm that auto-focuses... sadly, I will never get one...
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TimHughes said:
Yeah but is it sharp and how quick is the AF?
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At that price point, it better be both sharp and fast... and at 35 lbs weight, it'll require a limber and carriage...
 
I'd quite like a D850, after the research I have done.

Just wondering where the best deal is to get one. Full price seems around £2.5k mark, e-Infin have it cheaper but never used them before.
 
Katchit said:
I'd quite like a D850, after the research I have done.

Just wondering where the best deal is to get one. Full price seems around £2.5k mark, e-Infin have it cheaper but never used them before.
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E-Infin are fine. So are Panamoz who would be my recommended supplier for the 3 year warranty - little pricer than E-Infin but for that long warranty it makes sense for the extra £100 or so.

I doubt you'd be disappointed by one. The camera is really quite a leap on from the D810 - and runs the more expensive 645z medium format stuff awfully close indeed for resolution and overall IQ.
 
SFTPhotography said:
I think you should.

I've laid my hands on one recently and it's the first Sony I've handled that I thought "yeah, I could make this work".

1. The EVF is much much improved
2. From memory the handgrip and build seems more robust
3. 42 to 61mp isn't nothing.
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Its the a7R4 that is 61mp
Steelo mentioned the a7iv

I have the newer a7R4a and its a step above every other Sony I've owned.
 
mstphoto said:
Its the a7R4 that is 61mp
Steelo mentioned the a7iv

I have the newer a7R4a and its a step above every other Sony I've owned.
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It was the new A7RivA I tried when I was sorting the Wex/Fixation saga.

I really couldn't believe how far its moved on. I never encountered the A7r4 but the A7R3 etc and older running workshops and honestly I really didn't rate them. Yeah they're the future etc but I prefer mature products - I'm not an early adopter.

This thing though is the Z9s sensor guard (I hate sensor dirt and anything that reduces it I see as worthwhile) and shutter mechanism (or lack of) away from being "the finished article". It seemed more robust feeling also. Ideal basically.

@Steelo should buy the A7r4a without a doubt or hold out for A7rV which will probably have these features
 
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SFTPhotography said:
It was the new A7RivA I tried when I was sorting the Wex/Fixation saga.

I really couldn't believe how far its moved on. I never encountered the A7r4 but the A7R3 etc and older running workshops and honestly I really didn't rate them. Yeah they're the future etc but I prefer mature products - I'm not an early adopter.

This thing though is the Z9s sensor guard (I hate sensor dirt and anything that reduces it I see as worthwhile) and shutter mechanism (or lack of) away from being "the finished article". It seemed more robust feeling also. Ideal basically.

@Steelo should buy the A7r4a without a doubt or hold out for A7rV which will probably have these features
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Totally agree!!
 
SFTPhotography said:
It was the new A7RivA I tried when I was sorting the Wex/Fixation saga.

I really couldn't believe how far its moved on. I never encountered the A7r4 but the A7R3 etc and older running workshops and honestly I really didn't rate them. Yeah they're the future etc but I prefer mature products - I'm not an early adopter.

This thing though is the Z9s sensor guard (I hate sensor dirt and anything that reduces it I see as worthwhile) and shutter mechanism (or lack of) away from being "the finished article". It seemed more robust feeling also. Ideal basically.

@Steelo should buy the A7r4a without a doubt or hold out for A7rV which will probably have these features
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Yeah, I just bought a Panasonic Lumix S5 tonight.... :ROFLMAO:
 
I think I ought to take my snaps a little more seriously and look at a good filter system. I quite like the look of the Kase Wolverine system. But you can't rush into these things. ;)
 
Was thinking of getting the canon R5 (probably) or 6, someone mentioned the free Canon trial so have booked the R5 and 24-105L for Easter weekend, so will have for 4 full days at grand cost of £0.

Have to put a deposit of abut £1400 down a week before they deliver, fully refunded as long as I don't break it, pretty good deal I think. Could have booked it for earlier trial but thought 4 days would be better trial (only 4 days as kit can't be delivered/picked up on bank hols)
 
SFTPhotography said:
E-Infin are fine. So are Panamoz who would be my recommended supplier for the 3 year warranty - little pricer than E-Infin but for that long warranty it makes sense for the extra £100 or so.

I doubt you'd be disappointed by one. The camera is really quite a leap on from the D810 - and runs the more expensive 645z medium format stuff awfully close indeed for resolution and overall IQ.
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Nice one thanks Steve, I shall take a look at Panamoz if they offer a 3 year warranty.
 
My next photography related purchase will be my house!! Well paying off the mortgage which is allowing me to go part time at work so that I have much more time to indulge my hobbies :)
 
sony 24-70 gm

put up a wanted ad but will probably end up having to buy one elsewhere, nobody has anything for sale when you want something lol
 
I’ve just ordered a Nikon Z 24-120. No stock though so I’ll have to wait.
 
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