Category: gear

  • New Goodies!

    New Goodies!

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    Got some new toys from B&H today.  Basically I sold off the 16-35II and flipped it for a brand new 17-40 (yes another, don’t remind me!!!) and some accessories I’ve needed for a while.  Part of my issue with the 16-35II was the filter size being 82mm…  So I was on the fence for getting…

  • New Gear: Canon G9!

    New Gear: Canon G9!

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    Well I sold the leica a few weeks ago and was planning on waiting for the new P&Ss at photkina in september…  But then I found out about canon’s loyalty program.  If you have an old non working canon camera, you call them and you get a few options in terms of refurbished cameras for…

  • For Sale: 420EX (x 2) & ST-E2.

    For Sale: 420EX (x 2) & ST-E2.

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    I’m selling both my 420EXs and my ST-E2.  I rarely use flashes at all, so having this stuff sitting around is a waste for me.  I also was traded a 580EX II (and cash) for my Leica so I’m keeping the 580II and selling all my old flash gear.  I’ll have these for sale on…

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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    Panasonic announced a new P&S I’m very interested in.  It’s the Lumix DMC-LX3 which is an update to the LX2.  The LX2 is the pannasonic version of my Leica D-Lux 3…  It’s improvements are LESS MP, a LARGER sensor and a 24-60mm f/2.0 lens.  So I’d lose a tad on the long end, but I’d…

  • FOR SALE: Canon 16-35mm L II!

    FOR SALE: Canon 16-35mm L II!

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    Putting this bad boy up for sale.  It’s just too much lens for what I need and I’m going back to the 17-40L. update: sold, 17-40L ordered!

  • DIY Messenger bag

    DIY Messenger bag

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    I love bags, but hate “camera” bags.  The best solution I’ve come up with so far is to use any old messenger bag, and toss some Domke inserts into them.  The bag I’m using now is a Zoo York messenger bag I picked up from WhiskeyMilitia.com for $13 shipped.  It’s not as basic black as…

  • YONGNUO Digital wireless camera release.

    YONGNUO Digital wireless camera release.

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    I finally broke down and ordered a wireless release.  Not really sure why I needed one, but I’ve always liked the idea.  It was ~$40 shipped so not too bad and arrived in 6 days (ordered 6/5, received 6/11) from Honk Kong.  I bought mine from “John Camera Store” on eBay.  So far it looks…

  • Sigma 12-24mm EX DG

    Sigma 12-24mm EX DG

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    Ben
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    Had this lens when I had my 1DmII.  When I went to the 5D it still covered the frame, but it’s IQ on FF wasn’t quite what I wanted.  It was wonderfully wide, but a hair too much distortion for my tastes.  I sold it for the 17-40mm L. I get asked a lot of…

  • To Do List:

    To Do List:

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    Lora’s Aunt’s shots… make a portfolio book stock photo site New Site Projects: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/374863 http://wordpress.org/support/topic/377131 BJ.com/BJP.com/g.BJP.com facebook like box flickr badge social page to eliminate icons above search merge three blogs have next/previous available from post within that category dial in cart using next gen current page color not blended with menu block color (both…

  • New Camera: Canon 40D.

    New Camera: Canon 40D.

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    With the sale of the 1D, I purchase a 40D. I feel it’s a better second body for me. I owned the 1D because I’ve always wanted to get into sports photography (skiing, sailing and snowboarding). To me I needed a 1 series because I needed to be able to do sequences in order to…

  • Wish list

    Wish list

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    Xmas List 2018: lego rally car: https://www.target.com/p/lego-technic-rally-car-42077/-/A-52706487 garmin fenix 6x pro knife: https://amzn.to/2rpa7Ti altra boot gaitors: https://amzn.to/2UgJQDX BOA hikers: https://amzn.to/2UkXdTu iPhone 11 atomic bent chetler 120s w/shifts full tilt ascendants K2 clicker HB pros Xmas list 2016: rad shirt 1: http://www.stio.com/mens-eddy-shirt-ls rad shirt 2: http://www.stio.com/mens-cfs-shirt gimbal wireless lav mic FLM big boy CF tripod a7riv grip legacy muffler: https://shop.namelessperformance.com/2015-legacy-2-5i-axleback-exhaust/ FAA license: https://northrup.photo/free-faa-part-107-suas-drone-certification-study-guide/  …

  • New Lens: Canon 70-200 f4 IS L.

    New Lens: Canon 70-200 f4 IS L.

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    I picked up a canon 70-200mm f4 IS L on Monday. I had ordered the 2.8 version (with IS) the week before but it’s way to big and heavy for what I want to do. A lot of sports shooters like to argue that the 2.8 version will save shots with added shutter speed, but…

  • Welcome to gear.benjacobsenphoto.com!

    Welcome to gear.benjacobsenphoto.com!

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    Welcome to the new subblog of benjacobsenphoto.com. I made this site because I needed a place to keep all my gear posts organized without cluttering my personal or photo blogs. If you’re looking for those visit the links on the right. This blog is basically setup so I have a place to store my galleries…

  • For Sale: Canon 1D

    For Sale: Canon 1D

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    The time has come to sell my 1D. I picked this up used when I sold my 1DmII because I felt that I “needed” a sports camera. Part of me has always wanted to be a sports photographer (skiing, snowboarding and sailing) so having a sports specific body is nice. I shoot it occasionally for…

  • For Sale: 24-70L

    For Sale: 24-70L

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    I’ve decided to sell my 24-70L. It’s a wonderful lens and I’m torn. I’ve been shifting my preference towards primes lately which is a huge factor. I also only want 2 zooms for when I travel and having a UWA zoom and a tele zoom make more sense as they don’t overlap. This has been…