If you have extra $200 to spend...

EOS mE · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

what would you buy to add to your gear for wedding? i'm debating if i should get a 580ex or a light meter or a couple more wedding books from Tim's suggested list.

the downside is it's a gift certificate from amazon.com.. so kinda limited to what i can get i suppose.

any suggestions?

cosworth · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

Books. If you don't already have the 580.

cdifoto · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

A battery or 2 for my 1D. I think mine are pretty much shot.

coreypolis · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

memory, flash, bag, reflector, light stands, diffusers,

spphoto · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

Personally, as I already have a flash and all taht good stuff that Corey suggested, I'm getting a flash meter (my tax return was a little higher than expected, hence I do have the $200). Still debating on which one, but ya...

tim · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

$200 is a very small amount in terms of the equipment you need, and you didn't say what you have already. I make recommendations in my FAQ - linked in my sig.

bcap · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

If you are really stuck I'd be happy to take it off your hands

csm328 · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

I'd get more memory. There are some great bargains at the moment, particularly on Amazon. Hmmm...new tripod would be nice too. Mine sux.

Mayfly · 3rd of April 2007 (Tue)

You really can't have too many 580's..........I'm up to 3 already and looking to get a few more. They make for a great studio in a bag and put out more than you need in most cases............but that's just me

EOS mE · 4th of April 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosworth

Books. If you don't already have the 580.

ah.. i don't have the 580 yet.. hehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdifoto

A battery or 2 for my 1D. I think mine are pretty much shot.

ah, sorry to hear that bud. i already have 10 batteries.. couldn't pass up the sterlingtek deal during christmas last year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreypolis

memory, flash, bag, reflector, light stands, diffusers,

now your just tempting me.... i've already paid enough to the IRS... just remembered i had this 200 gift certificate. so i figure why not use it to cheer myself up with it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by spphoto

Personally, as I already have a flash and all taht good stuff that Corey suggested, I'm getting a flash meter (my tax return was a little higher than expected, hence I do have the $200). Still debating on which one, but ya...

congrats on your tax return.. i for once had to pay taxes

forgot to withheld tax on this consulting job i did last year... so got bit in the arse big time! so which kind of light meter would you recommend? i'm not to familiar with light meters, cuz i've always thought the evaluative or spot metering mode on the camera will work 99% of the time. that is until i started reading about light meter which got me curious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim

$200 is a very small amount in terms of the equipment you need, and you didn't say what you have already. I make recommendations in my FAQ - linked in my sig.

ah.. yeah your books are definitely something i'm thinking about getting. fixed my sig.. and updated it a bit.

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Originally Posted by csm328

I'd get more memory. There are some great bargains at the moment, particularly on Amazon. Hmmm...new tripod would be nice too. Mine sux.

i've got over 10Gs of memory. if you need to buy more flash.. buy now before it's too late. prices will skyrocket soon... but u didn't hear it from me. haha

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Originally Posted by Mayfly

You really can't have too many 580's..........I'm up to 3 already and looking to get a few more. They make for a great studio in a bag and put out more than you need in most cases............but that's just me

looks like another vote for 580...

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Originally Posted by bcap

If you are really stuck I'd be happy to take it off your hands

haha.. actually my wife just bought the Wii Play + remote control with it.. so that leaves me with $165 left... but i'll still charge it to $200

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EOS mE Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,485 IMAGE EDITING OK	If you have extra $200 to spend... what would you buy to add to your gear for wedding? i'm debating if i should get a 580ex or a light meter or a couple more wedding books from Tim's suggested list. the downside is it's a gift certificate from amazon.com.. so kinda limited to what i can get i suppose. any suggestions? __________________ 5DMKII Gripped \| 30D Gripped \| 50mm f1.4 \| 24-70mm f2.8L \| 70-200mm f2.8L IS \| 430EX \| 580EXII My Reviews: KATA 3N1 - 25PL Bag, Dolica CF Tripod ZX600B103

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spphoto Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 387 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: If you have extra $200 to spend... Personally, as I already have a flash and all taht good stuff that Corey suggested, I'm getting a flash meter (my tax return was a little higher than expected, hence I do have the $200). Still debating on which one, but ya... __________________ ~ Stefanie Pletscher www.spphoto.ca

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,927 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: If you have extra $200 to spend... $200 is a very small amount in terms of the equipment you need, and you didn't say what you have already. I make recommendations in my FAQ - linked in my sig. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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csm328 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,834 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: If you have extra $200 to spend... I'd get more memory. There are some great bargains at the moment, particularly on Amazon. Hmmm...new tripod would be nice too. Mine sux. __________________ Wayne Canon EOS 60D, Grip, 70-200L, EF-S 10-22, ,EF 28-135mm, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Speedlite 430EX, G-10, 24 GIG of Various CF Cards

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Mayfly Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, Maryland Posts: 118	Re: If you have extra $200 to spend... You really can't have too many 580's..........I'm up to 3 already and looking to get a few more. They make for a great studio in a bag and put out more than you need in most cases............but that's just me __________________ Cheers, Jason Canon 5D Canon 30D Canon 580EX (2) Canon 70-200 2.8L Canon 24-70 2.8L Canon 1.4X Extender Bogen Tripods, Monopods, and light stands

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