Your best bit of kit for under 50...

Cadwell · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

OK. We have a tendency in this forum to rabbit on about equipment that costs hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars/pounds/local currency of your choice. That's all very well and it's great to dream about owning all of these things but it would make life kinda expensive to go out an buy them all

So let's try the other extreme... what bit of equipment do you have in your camera bag that you couldn't live without and cost you less than 50 dollars/pounds/euros/groats or whatever?

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For me, it would be the Sto-fen "Two-Way UNI" flash bounce adapter. It allows me to get nice, even, soft flash lighting at motor-shows with very high ceilings and often dodgy lighting. It cost me $20.

Mills · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

Lenspen. $16.95

Oakley sunglasses bags. Free and just fine for wiping down a filter.

KennyG · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

Two Optech/Pro camera straps - one for each of my cameras. Brilliant for spreading the weight and absorbing the shock of a heavy camera/lens combination.

MediaMagic · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

A agree on both the above.. Lens pens is fantastic. The OpTec straps are the most comfortable I've tried.

Something I'm glad I bought is this blower bulb from hell - Giottos Rocket Air Blower.

It takes dust off the sensor in an instant. Pretty large at 7 1/2 inches but one squeeze is usually all it takes and sensor dust is history.

link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...157&is=REG

Plus it's even shaped like a rocket, so it can double as an invading craft attacking your Hot Wheels when it's raining and you have to play inside.

Another item that I like quite a bit is the Pelican Camera Protector. Professional looking raincoat for the dSLR.

link:
http://porterscamerastore.com/Mercha...egory_Code=C2D

evilenglishman · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

2 extra batteries off ebay

defordphoto · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyG

Two Optech/Pro camera straps - one for each of my cameras. Brilliant for spreading the weight and absorbing the shock of a heavy camera/lens combination.

I've heard alot of these. Which model is the best bang?

CoolToolGuy · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFMSports

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyG

Two Optech/Pro camera straps - one for each of my cameras. Brilliant for spreading the weight and absorbing the shock of a heavy camera/lens combination.

I've heard alot of these. Which model is the best bang?

I have 3 - an E-Z Comfort strap on the G3 and Classic Straps on the SLRs. I recommend the 'Classic Strap' or one of the pro models for what you have. The E-Z Comfort strap is light-duty, and I don't think it would do well with the big zooms hanging off of a DSLR.

My 2 cents worth.

Have Fun
Rick 8)

CyberDyneSystems · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

Circular Polarizer,. I got one used for under $50.00

timmyquest · 14th of March 2004 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by CyberDyneSystems

Circular Polarizer,. I got one used for under $50.00

eric1 is giving me one with the 50mm i'm buying off of him, i suspect that will fall under this post rather quickly.

However since i do not yet have it...i'd say my omni bounce is the only thing in my bag as of yet.

PeterS45 · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

A little tripod of about 10 inches high. Cost me about $ 20.-- and is great because there's always something to put it on and you don't have to carry a full size tripod.

IanD · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

1) Honkin big green plastic garbage bags (2) (free)
They fold up real small and do not take up any space. Great for placing backpack/gear on if it is wet or damp out. Great for kneeling on to try and keep pants reasonably clean. Great emergency rain poncho.

2) 48" x 96" piece of MossyOak camo material ($12.00 at local huntin shop). Again rolls up real small. Makes a great ground blind and when I drap it over moi and the camera/tripod, everything sort of disappears.

Scottes · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

So much for "great deal under $50" because I've already spent $130 getting the good stuff mentioned.

And now I have to find a hunting store....

CoolToolGuy · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

A chainpod.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=25765

It will cost you less than $10 to make, you can carry it with you all the time, and it can get you out of some shaky situations.

Have Fun
Rick 8)

IanD · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

Ya know what gets me up set? All the good stuff mentioned in here is not available in Canada! No one carries OP Tech straps or the Rocket Boy Blower. Plastic garbage bags we have by the cart load and camo material even the corner store carries. I think I have to move south

Scottes · 15th of March 2004 (Mon)

I picked up some strap a few days ago. The Op-Techs I saw were too skinny - maybe they didn't have the right one. But I got one that about 2" wide, rolled seam at the edges, with some type of "grip dots" in the middle.

Two great things - it's soft, and it stretches.

What a WORLD of difference over the Canon strap. A neck strap loaded with a 10D and a 100-400 doesn't even *look* comfortable, but now my wife barely complains.

14th of March 2004 (Sun)	#1
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Your best bit of kit for under 50... OK. We have a tendency in this forum to rabbit on about equipment that costs hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars/pounds/local currency of your choice. That's all very well and it's great to dream about owning all of these things but it would make life kinda expensive to go out an buy them all So let's try the other extreme... what bit of equipment do you have in your camera bag that you couldn't live without and cost you less than 50 dollars/pounds/euros/groats or whatever? ------------------------------------------------ For me, it would be the Sto-fen "Two-Way UNI" flash bounce adapter. It allows me to get nice, even, soft flash lighting at motor-shows with very high ceilings and often dodgy lighting. It cost me $20. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

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Mills Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,106	Lenspen. $16.95 Oakley sunglasses bags. Free and just fine for wiping down a filter. __________________ Mills 1D Mark II & 5D 50 f1.4 16-35 f2.8L 24-70 f2.8L 70-200 f2.8L IS 580 EX & 550 EX Gitzo Mono & Tri Pods Apple iMac G5 & 17 Inch Powerbook Box Alarm Images http://www.myspace.com/millz11 Just to see some fun camera phone stuff.

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KennyG Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2,252	Two Optech/Pro camera straps - one for each of my cameras. Brilliant for spreading the weight and absorbing the shock of a heavy camera/lens combination. __________________ Ken Professional Motorsport Photographer 2 x 1D MK-II, 7D, 17-40L, 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 100-400L, 300 2.8L IS, 500 4.0L IS, 85 1.8, 50 1.4, 1.4 & 2.0 MK-II TC.

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CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,437 IMAGE EDITING OK	Circular Polarizer,. I got one used for under $50.00 __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

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MediaMagic Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 573	A agree on both the above.. Lens pens is fantastic. The OpTec straps are the most comfortable I've tried. Something I'm glad I bought is this blower bulb from hell - Giottos Rocket Air Blower. It takes dust off the sensor in an instant. Pretty large at 7 1/2 inches but one squeeze is usually all it takes and sensor dust is history. link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...157&is=REG Plus it's even shaped like a rocket, so it can double as an invading craft attacking your Hot Wheels when it's raining and you have to play inside. Another item that I like quite a bit is the Pelican Camera Protector. Professional looking raincoat for the dSLR. link: http://porterscamerastore.com/Mercha...egory_Code=C2D

15th of March 2004 (Mon)	#10
PeterS45 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Almere - The Netherlands Posts: 521	A little tripod of about 10 inches high. Cost me about $ 20.-- and is great because there's always something to put it on and you don't have to carry a full size tripod. __________________ EOS 350D/Rebel XT, Sigma 18-125 & 55-200mm.

15th of March 2004 (Mon)	#11
IanD Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,159	1) Honkin big green plastic garbage bags (2) (free) They fold up real small and do not take up any space. Great for placing backpack/gear on if it is wet or damp out. Great for kneeling on to try and keep pants reasonably clean. Great emergency rain poncho. 2) 48" x 96" piece of MossyOak camo material ($12.00 at local huntin shop). Again rolls up real small. Makes a great ground blind and when I drap it over moi and the camera/tripod, everything sort of disappears. __________________ Ian (Duck Photographer) Have You Hugged Your Mallard Today? More Images- My Gear New Image Posting Rules (please read)

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Scottes Trigger Man - POTN Retired Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A Little North Of Boston, MA, USA Posts: 12,838	So much for "great deal under $50" because I've already spent $130 getting the good stuff mentioned. And now I have to find a hunting store.... __________________ You can take my 100-400 L away when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Scottes' Rum Pages - Rum Reviews And Info Finally, I have a Gallery! Follower of Fidget - Joined the cult of HAMSTTR©

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CoolToolGuy Boosting Ruler Sales Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 4,165	A chainpod. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=25765 It will cost you less than $10 to make, you can carry it with you all the time, and it can get you out of some shaky situations. Have Fun Rick 8)

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