What to buy together with 717

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 16th February 2003

I am making a list for my little beginner photography.

Since i will most prob be buying a 717 or mayb a 7Hi so what should i get along with the camera?

Additional Lens, i really know nuts about lens but i guess i will need a UV lens but not sure what kinda lens to get. seems HOYA should be good enough rite.

Bag, most likely i will bring it out with the minimal setup so a pouch or sling bag will do.

Additional accessories, i am still not sure what kinda accessories to get together...

Can you guys help with the list & price & also with the place to get?

Thanks.

f55user · 17th February 2003

Well you don't want to "degrade" the Zeiss lens, so I would recommend the B+W UV-Haze filter. Around $50 i think. Haven't tried the Hoya ones, though. Forget about taking Nightshots with any filter, you just get lots of internal reflections.

For flash, you can get the Metz 32MZ-3, because there should be a TTL attachment for it soon. Around $200.

Definitely get a 128MB Memory Stick as the 32MB one is not enough at 2MB a shot.

A bag such as the Lowepro Lumina 2 (about $30?) would be able to accomodate the camera, flash and perhaps a conversion lens, although I really like the Sony cases (expensive though).

Falcon · 17th February 2003

Check out this thread -

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...0&pagenumber=1

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 17th February 2003

Thanks alot for the above info.

Protection
1. Hoya UV filter - ~$10
2. B+W UV Filter - $58 (so get this instead? where can i get it?)
3. Hoya HMC UV filter $20 frm John 3:16
4. Hoya SHMC UV filter $23

so whats the diff with the other 2 hoya uv filters?

Closeup filter/Lens
1. Hoya +4 Closeup filter - ~$15 at CP
2. 58mm Canon 250D Closeup Lens - ~$110
3. Hoya +5 Achromatic Closeup lens $80+

actually i am completely new, so can i or do i need to add 1 UV filter & 1 more closeup filter to use? or simply, can i use 2 filters together?

Memory Stick
1. Non Sony Brand 128MB - ~$105
2. Sony 128 MB - ~$130
3. Lexar 128MB $100 - AP

any price diff with the white version & blue version?

Filters
1. B+W MRC Cir Pol - $115
2. 58mm 80A and 80B (Tungsten Correction - "Blue Filter") - ??
3. B+W ?? - $33.00 each
4. Cokin P458 - 58 mm ring - S$14.50
5. Cokin P020 and P021 - S$21.00 each
6. ? Brand IR Pass filter 1000nm $180
7. HOYA ND+8 filter - $14 at CP
8. Hoya Cir Pol - $40 frm John 3:16
9. Hoya Cir Pol $30+
10.Hoya Pol-Fader $42
11.Hoya Star-six filter $18
12.Hoya RM90 $190+
13.Hoya R72 $38
14.Hoya ND8 $12

??????

Bags & Hard/Soft Cases
1. Olympus steel-enforced Hard case $38 at Lucky Plaza
2. Lowepro Nova 4 - $45 second hand(great bag )
3. lowepro prisma 200 bag - $20 from CP

Others
1. Spare Battery - ~$75
2. Cokin P holder - S$10.00
3. Akarui rubber lens hood $7 (retractable,double as a bumper frm CP
4. Sony remote RM-DR1 $80 frm CP
5. Stofen Omni Bounce $28 frm CP
6. LCD Protector 6pcs $9.90 frm Challenger
7. Stofen Omni Bounce MZ-2 $25
8. Hoya Multi Lens Hood $12+
9. Hoya push-on rubber lenscap $10
10.Hoya screw-in metal lenscap $9
11.AF swiss blower $14
12.Kanebo HiTech Cloth $less than 5
13.Am-Pro Dry Cabinet 40L $100
14.Slik Pro Pod 600 $85 CP (Monopod)
15.Manfrotto 352RC- $65 CP

hmm this is hard, so if i get the spare battery still need to get a charger rite.
any pic of the rubber lens hood?

f55user · 17th February 2003

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Originally posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt
Thanks alot for the above info.

Protection
2. B+W UV Filter - $58 (so get this instead? where can i get it?)
any price diff with the white version & blue version?

hmm this is hard, so if i get the spare battery still need to get a charger rite.

I think CP sells the B+W filters.
Yes there is a price diff between the white (MagicGate) ones and the blue (normal) ones. Don't get the MagicGates ones now as (1) you probably don't have anything else to use them with (2) if you do, the coming Memory Stick Pro supports this already.

No, you can charge the battery in-camera too, although I would prefer a seperate battery charger (like my old F55) so I can charge the batteries when the camera is in the drybox

The charger, BC-VM50 is around $100.

19th February 2003

I am thinking to get a 717 also, may I know any crumpler camera bag suitable for it?

George

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 28th February 2003

Bought my set already.
just letting you guys know the stuff i got together.

B+W UV Filter (no stock for hoya)
Sony 128 MB
Sony LCJ-FHA (use the money from Battery)

din get the extra battery & charger since 1 batt i think already can use for a long time unlike having a digital videocam.

16th February 2003	#1
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	What to buy together with 717 I am making a list for my little beginner photography. Since i will most prob be buying a 717 or mayb a 7Hi so what should i get along with the camera? Additional Lens, i really know nuts about lens but i guess i will need a UV lens but not sure what kinda lens to get. seems HOYA should be good enough rite. Bag, most likely i will bring it out with the minimal setup so a pouch or sling bag will do. Additional accessories, i am still not sure what kinda accessories to get together... Can you guys help with the list & price & also with the place to get? Thanks.

17th February 2003	#2
f55user Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "You Are Here" Posts: 276	Well you don't want to "degrade" the Zeiss lens, so I would recommend the B+W UV-Haze filter. Around $50 i think. Haven't tried the Hoya ones, though. Forget about taking Nightshots with any filter, you just get lots of internal reflections. For flash, you can get the Metz 32MZ-3, because there should be a TTL attachment for it soon. Around $200. Definitely get a 128MB Memory Stick as the 32MB one is not enough at 2MB a shot. A bag such as the Lowepro Lumina 2 (about $30?) would be able to accomodate the camera, flash and perhaps a conversion lens, although I really like the Sony cases (expensive though).

17th February 2003	#3
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	Check out this thread - http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...0&pagenumber=1

19th February 2003	#6
George79 Guests Posts: n/a	I am thinking to get a 717 also, may I know any crumpler camera bag suitable for it? George

28th February 2003	#7
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	Bought my set already. just letting you guys know the stuff i got together. B+W UV Filter (no stock for hoya) Sony 128 MB Sony LCJ-FHA (use the money from Battery) din get the extra battery & charger since 1 batt i think already can use for a long time unlike having a digital videocam.