F828 Hardware - DPChallenge Forums

03/08/2005 01:45:55 PM · #1

I'm just wondering what extra kit people have bought for their Sony F828's - just got one, wondering what's a good buy and what's necessary. Also wondering if there are any lenses which turn the camera into a panoramic (or close).

What do you think of this link:
//cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48525&item=3879878935&rd=1

Ebay link

Also if people have photos taken with that sort of panoramic set-up could they show them or email them to me.

jmritz

Fujifilm X30

Custom Made Pinhole

03/08/2005 02:23:22 PM · #2

pgatt I don't think those lenses are any good. Best to stick with a Sony close up lens and I think the 828 was not made for adding any lens with any weight because of the zoom lens on the camera. I think Sony advises against it. all I have is a HOYA super hmc pro1 UV filter. And thats it. Maybe someone else can help more.
john

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f1.8

03/08/2005 07:00:00 PM · #3

Oh okay. The link says that they are for the F828 but I'll believe you. I wasn't sure myself, that's why I asked.

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

03/08/2005 07:25:59 PM · #4

You got a Carl Zeiss on the end of that thing, what else could you ever need. Its very fast too at f2.2 all round from 28-200mm WOWSWER!! I really miss mine. Still waiting for the new Sony body to appear then its byebye Nikon hello Zeiss.

get a polerizer for it and a good sturdy case, nice manfrotto stand and you will be set.

RebAl

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/08/2005 07:27:24 PM · #5

I got the flash and remote, you should get one of these as well

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/08/2005 07:28:35 PM · #6

There's also a tripod with a remote on it that is for the f717 that should work with the f828. Do a little research first.

scottwilson

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

03/08/2005 07:33:05 PM · #7

I got a UV filter for mine, not so much to filter the UV but to make it easier to clean the lens, we have a LOT of salt spray here.

I also bought an extra battery, handy to have but I rarely need it as the F828 will pretty much go all day on one change.

Lots of compact flash cards, and one memory stick pro, so I can do high quality video.

I also have a number of flash units and slave attachments for the flashes.

teknon42

Sony DSC-F828

03/08/2005 08:43:46 PM · #8

My accessories are the following:
-Pelican waterproof case (i've swam across rivers with the camera and suffered no ill effects)
-SLK tripod (cheap, light, about $40 new)
-Sony Macro lens (this one is great)
-Tiffen ultracontrast filter (i got this ignorantly thinking it would dramatically expand my dynamic range, but alas, all it really does is create an interesting glow effect--still cool, but i wouldn't buy it again)
-one 1gb compact flash card and an Archos Gmini 120 portable hard drive to store pictures on (an also extremely functional, cheap, alternative to an ipod for mp3s)
-UV filter to protect the lens
-two extra batteries. i really don't need three. i bought a second for a long trip, but my brother's old cyber shot died and he gave me the third battery. all totall i have 9 hrs of juice (with no flash. flash is icky anyway)
-Polarizing filter (i got a cheap one for like $15 and wasn't too excited about the results. i don't use it often)

on my list to purchase is a Hoya R72 infrared filter. that along with a decent ND filter could open up a lot of options. (the ND wouldn't be needed, except sony blocked some functionality of the nightshot so people couldn't use it to look through swimsuits)

more and more i wish i had telephoto, wide angle, and fisheye options, but i don't think the options are really practical when you balance price and functionality.

Message edited by author 2005-03-09 01:45:27.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/09/2005 12:54:27 AM · #9

Thanks people. Love the feedback. Was thinking about a battery too before, but as you say, you go a whole day on one charge of the battery, so who could ask for anything more. The reason I asked about the wide angle converter for the f717 and whether it was compatible, is not because I'm unhappy with the inbuilt glass, but if I can pull some more width out of the camera then it would just complete the package.

cheekymunky

Canon EOS-40D

03/09/2005 02:31:42 AM · #10

Get some Cokin Filters!
They are cheap & ALL GOOD!
every photographer should have them!

mfairbanks

Sony DSC-F828

03/09/2005 03:06:10 AM · #11

Greetings
Welcome to the 828 family!!!! Hmm accesories, I think I have all the Sony filters (Polarizer, Macro, 2 Neutral Densitys (ND), Stars in lights, "soft portrait", etc) the only ones that you really should have would be the polarizer, ND and the Macro (It kicks butt!!!) the other two are kind of disapointing, to me at least)
As for flash, spend the money get the hvl-f1000, it is an awesome flash, with great range! A tripod is a must, and I'm sure there are others on here better able to advise on what is a good one than I (I'm using a 15yr old Slik), A Spare battery and of course a couple of SD cards (I use 2 1gb SanDisk Ultra II's) oh and a bag to keep all the toys in! (again others can advise on these better than I can, I'm using sonys LCS-VA30 and quickly have outgrown it as it wont fit the cam and flash together, but amazoned a new one yesterday, hurry up Fedex!!!!)
Other than that, maybe a good photo Printer, a copy of PS, and......
Again, welcome to DPC and the 828 family, if you have any questions please feel free to email me, also to see some of my work done with the 828 check out my website //www.mikefairbanks.com!

Mike

03/09/2005 05:18:04 AM · #12

Can anyone post me a link of Sony's recommending not to use the f717 or other wide conv. lens or info either way? I'd just love to shoot panos! Someone who's actually done it?

Message edited by author 2005-03-09 16:07:15.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO DG Macro HSM for Canon

03/11/2005 09:51:17 PM · #13

bumpety bump. more info???

jonder

Canon EOS-7D

04/03/2005 02:45:07 PM · #14

Like mfairbanks said welcome to the 828 family. I keep my accesories pretty much to a minimum but I have a UV filter, a polarizing filter, an extra batery ( which I seldom really need), and a little over 2 gig of memory. Also a sturdy tripod is a must.