What are you adding/upgrading for 2011?

[Jason Boggs]

Only thing I'm upgrading this year is a filmtools window mount for my camcorder. Also, I'll be taking along a Met from the station I chase for. The one I took last year saw 4 tornadoes on her second chase ever (4-22-10). I hope I have that kind of luck with the other Met. He's yet to see a tornado, and he's from Amarillo!

 

[J Allen]

The only thing that I really need to upgrade is my P.O.S. Video Camera!
Really thinking about the Vixia series from Canon.

I am also set to drop some coinage on some quality glass for my nikon. I would
like to purchase the Nikkor 14-24 F-2.8! But, it comes with a cost of about 1,600 bucks! So, most likely not going that route, probably more like the route of a Superwide from Tokina.

Heh, unlike you I gave into temptation. Contrary to my deployment last year I will be unveiling in the next month:
Nikon D700, 14-24 F2.8 (take delivery next week!)
Verizon Wireless card for GRLevel3

And goodies already on hand for deployment for the 2011 Northern Season (yes they have already had a run in an excellent Australian season .
Sony HD CX110, Camzilla mount.
Nikon 24-70 F2.8

And this adds to the prexisting kit that went stateside last year (minus the SD video which is now retired):
D300, 50 F1.8, Sigma 10-20, 70-300 VR.

And this biggest upgrade this year....4 weeks chasing!

 

[Mark Blue]

Only thing I'm upgrading this year is a filmtools window mount for my camcorder.

I thought about getting one of these myself and will more than likely take the plunge (eventually). My backup video camera is kind of unwieldy (Sony TRV-17 -> 2001 era), so I will probably wait until I can get something smaller that won't be so bulky in the windshield. I still want to upgrade my radar detector as well, so there goes another $500.00 down the proverbial crapper! I'm looking at either the Escort Redline or perhaps the Beltronics STI Driver Plus when it comes out (hopefully) this month. I need to look into some laser solutions like Veil as well, as these Evil Knievel motorcycle cops in Denver are breaking out the laser guns right and left these days.

 

[Rebekah LaBar]

My changes:

• Novatel U760 USB modem w/ Millenicom/Verizon: following up on Scott Bennett's recommendation on his blog; last year I tethered with my AT&T Blackberry, so we'll see how much of an upgrade this is
• 11dBi external antenna, to go with the modem
• New tripod: I have one that I typically use with my HD camcorder, but thought it was high time I have another one so I can use one with a camera and one with a camcorder
• Remote control for my Nikon D3000: there's no cable release option like with my old film SLR, so this remote control will allow me to take photos without touching and possibly vibrating the camera
• New mini tripod for my streaming camcorder: should be an upgrade to last year's setup with a mini tripod sitting on a bean bag on the dashboard...this new one has an industrial suction cup, so I should be able to mount it to side windows as well if I want to, for greater freedom in where I can point the camcorder
• Miscellaneous: another power inverter (I seem to blow about one of these every year or two, and I wanted a spare), another UV lens filter (broke one last year), and another lens cap (lost one)

 

[Paul Hadfield]

Other than vehicle repairs, this is my biggest upgrade and one I wish I would have made years ago. No more stressing about traffic, rain, close CG's.

Got it off of Amazon.

 

[Ryan Realey]

I have just ordered new radio equipment today. Yaesu FT-8900R mobile and everything to go with it. Thats it for now. I am sure I will be getting other things as well just need more money. Tax returns already gone.

 

[James Wilson]

Last year was an upgrade to a HD camcorder this year I may go from Nikon D40 to Canon 7D which will be a big upgrade as was regular video to HD last year.

 

[Greg Campbell]

Got a 40mm (~22mm/35mm) wide angle and grip/winder for my 6x6.

Bought a laptop, so no more "full sized computer in the back seat" hoakyness.

Looking at 'droid phones, and will probably have one soon.