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(Once more) Gitzo 1541T and more ...
Yes, I finally got it and Ming´s addictive report "forced" me to do so ... 
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Seriously, I was looking for it quite a long time. If only they wouldn´t be that expensive.
But infact they are the best to get and therefore they got their money from me, as well.
Here we go, with the "full package":
Gitzo 1541T, Gitzo GH 1780QR and Novoflex Castel-Mini.
So far it looks and works very good. I am looking forward to use it a lot and not only for watches
Oliver
ps: First results can be seen on HoMe ...
(Once more) Gitzo 1541T and more ...
Yes, I finally got it and Mings addictive report "forced" me to do so ... timeout.watchprosite.com Seriously, I was looking for it quite a long time. If only they wouldnt be that expensive. But infact they are the best to get and therefore they ...
Castel
Does the castel mini work well? Fail to see an adjustment scale or have I missed it ? It's hard to go wrong with Gitzo !
"adjustment scale"
Dear Flamenco, there is none. Novoflex has bigger/more professional ones, but they cost almost triple. The adjustment works fine and better than the solution from Manfrotto - even without scale. For now I am fine with what I have :-) Oliver
You got one!
Congrats on the new toy, you got the 1542T! Isn't incredible how sturdy it is for something so light and compact? Enjoy it my friend and happy shooting! -MW
Thanks Ming, but I got the 1541T ...
as I didn´t like the 1542T. Not sure why they did it. Oliver
re: 1541T
The 1542T has a slightly redesigned magnesium base ( the cutout/lightening areas connecting the base where the legs attach to) and a taller center post. From my understanding, the Gitzo site and press release in the past incorrectly states that the 1542T ...
That lens looks familiar....
actually I was looking at tripods last week too. These were too expensive but then I saw their little travel tripod which got me very interested but I'm not sure if it's too small really and just very cute.... we'll see. Looks great, Yours, Andy.
Andy, I know you are addicted to quality ...
(quite often :-) ) and once you tried them all you will spent the extra money for the Gitzo. My guess ;-) Oliver
When I can get quality I like too..! :-)
Just like you....my luxury sen-sai :) My lens looks a little odd on my EOS but does a perfect job... Yours my friend, Andy. ...
Congratulations for the tripod and ...
For the Canon 100mm f/2.8L, the best Canon lens that I know and own. Now, I can count 3 here (Andy, you and me). Cheers, Nilo
Nilo, thanks!
I used to have the "simple/older" one and bought the new one about 1 year ago. No regrets :-) Best, Oliver
Yep can't fault that 100mm L beauty at all :-)
A friend who tried mine out was very impressed too..!! We should have a lens thread one day and see what toys we have tucked away :) Yours, Andy.
as much as i'd like the 100mm macro financially it makes sense to use my lx3 for macro.
it would be nice to have the 100mm so i can do everything on my Canon, but the cost for me is prohibitive so i'll have to keep using the lx3 which does a superb job at macro. heres a pic which shows how easy the lx3 is to use. this creature is only about ...
Portrait Lens
The 100 2.8 doubles as a portrait lens, that will go some way in justifying its cost. It's one of the best lens to wear that Red Ring ! Coming from a Nikon fanboy, that is saying a lot !
i already have the 50mm...
i already have the 50mm 1.8 usmII portrait lense which came with the camera and despite being excellent lenses they dont sell for much so that wont help offset the cost. i'll see what happens during my course in September and see if i need it enough to ju...
Justification
Any Rolex or Pam easily gets one an entire system with change to spare ... Same thought, same boat , dun rock it ! Perhaps u can get a set of extension tubes (inexpensive & kenko makes them for EF mount), that would convert any exisiting lens for macr...
i've tried the reverse adapter...
i've tried the reverse adapter ring with my 80-200 zoom and 50mm and wasnt very inpressed with the results, but then i didnt use any artificial lighting. extension tubes are another thought using the 80-200 zoom. i also have canons excellent 24mm 2.8 wide...
FLY
FLY ... forget about running ! Cokin Filters have been reported to cause colour casting. So if u seen them, it may not be u :) But the colour casting can be easily corrected in post processing, although an inconvenience. Am using the Pro-Z series myself c...
i'll give it some thought...
i'll give it some thought up until payday G On 17 Jul 2013 09:41, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* flamenco (registered) on July 17th, 2013 - 01:41 > > *Title: FLY > * > > *
I did some tests with an extension tube ...
The deep of field is so small that is not worth for watch pics. Maybe with tons of patience and "focus stacking" (google this). Cheers, Nilo
Precaution
Depth-of-field is indeed very narrow this close up. U can raise raise the ISO in order to get a small enough aperture to give you adequate depth-of-field. That obviously necessitates use of a tripod and allow use a highest acceptable ISO to maximise image...
