What did i get into? $$ to $pend

Hi there! Very new to the photography world and just made my first dslr purchase. A Canon Rebel T3i with the 18-55mm lens.

Any sites to be recommended for good quality good prices?
I realize now that i'll need a new battery, a tripod, would like a table stand, lens filter(s), and a lens cleaning kit.

As of now i found this table stand cheapest on ebay...
Joby Gorillapod GP3A1EN - $32.99 free shipping (6lb load capp.)
http://www.ebay.com …48444e0e49#ht_1​988wt_1344

Also was looking to buy a tripod through the same seller just to make it easier.
This is the only tripod he is selling.
Thought i knew what i was getting myself into but not now with quick release, ball adapter or whatever the hell else is needed..
Trek-Tech TrekPod II Mono-Tri - $89.99
http://www.ebay.com …48446c7446#ht_2​473wt_1344

What brand filters should i look into?

Is there any online dealers you could possibly recommend to me or is eBay the right way to go?

Thank you!
Josh

DrastiK wrote in post #14157800
Hi there! Very new to the photography world and just made my first dslr purchase. A Canon Rebel T3i with the 18-55mm lens.

Any sites to be recommended for good quality good prices?
I realize now that i'll need a new battery, a tripod, would like a table stand, lens filter(s), and a lens cleaning kit.

As of now i found this table stand cheapest on ebay...
Joby Gorillapod GP3A1EN - $32.99 free shipping (6lb load capp.)
http://www.ebay.com …48444e0e49#ht_1​988wt_1344

Also was looking to buy a tripod through the same seller just to make it easier.
This is the only tripod he is selling.
Thought i knew what i was getting myself into but not now with quick release, ball adapter or whatever the hell else is needed..
Trek-Tech TrekPod II Mono-Tri - $89.99
http://www.ebay.com …48446c7446#ht_2​473wt_1344

What brand filters should i look into?

Is there any online dealers you could possibly recommend to me or is eBay the right way to go?

Thank you!
Josh

I wouldn't go with that tripod as it will sway and wobble.. I wouldn't trust it to hold my camera. The gorilla pod? I haven't had an experience with them, but I know a friend that uses them to hold flashes in odd spaces, etc...

Get a sturdy tripod as the main reason for a tripod is to shoot shots at longer shutter speeds than your balance/hands can . If you take a 2 second shot and the stand sways the slightest bit, your shot will appear out of focus. Don't skimp on the tripod, you'll regret it later on down the road.

Here you go...

http://www.adorama.com …for%20Still%20%​26%20Video

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …port/ci/8159/N/​4294204162

Thank you! Will have to check these stores!

This:
http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1332799​205&sr=8-4
And This:
http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1332799​237&sr=1-2

Is a good place to start, as another poster said buying a cheap tripod is just a waste, you will end up throwing it away and buying something better. For just a bit over 200 this is a great kit and its what I use as well

I only use my gorillapod to hold my flash... Wouldnt trust my camera on it

Logicus wrote in post #14157821
Here you go...

http://www.adorama.com …for%20Still%20%​26%20Video

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …port/ci/8159/N/​4294204162

Or here ya go!
http://www.amazon.com …ds&ie=UTF8&qid=​1332799184

The Gorilla Pod does have its place and I use mine all the time. If you are going to buy one do not buy anything except for the GorillaPod Focus.

rklepper wrote in post #14158971
The Gorilla Pod does have its place and I use mine all the time. If you are going to buy one do not buy anything except for the GorillaPod Focus.

Ditto on this. I have and use the Focus (heaviest duty one they offer). I use it for my portable/emergency tripod. I also have a Vanguard ball head on it which takes the same QC plates as the head on my regular Vanguard Alta Pro.

Welcome to debt... I mean photography

Do it right and buy the best gear you can afford the first time. Lenses, tripods, filters... you pretty much get what you pay for when it comes to gear! Cheap & photography are two words that should never be placed together.

Look at Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon for best return policies and prices. For general gear, I don't shop elsewhere at all.

Tripods...I use www.reallybigcameras.c​om, but these are carbon fiber and probably too expensive for starting out. The Manfrotto tripods are excellent, will last a lifetime, maintain value for resale, but are heavy. Lighter...you'll pay more.

Go to www.2filter.com for the best US prices on filters. They're in NH, and you can talk on the phone forever to the guys there for advice. The best are B+W and Hoya. They can suggest value filter if you want. They will not lead you astray. Adorama and 2 filter are authorized dealers for B+W, B&H is not. Go figure.

You're just starting to spend, that's a good place to be. if you nip it in the bud, you have a chance of having a normal productive life, if not you should start looking around for a cardboard box you'd could live in and check out some space under one of the local overpasses.
your road to rags will start innocently enough, a sparkle in the eye and you'll buy a kit containing a body and a lens. the lens will soon be inadequate, people here will happily tell you it's inadequate and you'll need a better lens, one or two of those with the L in the name will be singing to you. more of those L lenses will come, along with GND filters from a company with a funny sounding name and other filters with Kaesemann in the name, bags will join the fray along with a carbon fiber tripod and expensive head. Next, the body you're using will have to be replaced; and no - you don't need just one - you need a backup body.
At this point in your buying spree it's a good idea to start checking out shopping carts; look for ones that that track straight and roll easy. When you find one, stash it somewhere safe.
When you lose whatever housing you have now, this is where that prep work on the overpass/shopping cart/cardboard box will really pay off.
You're now a photographer. Sure, you eat cat food and the occasional pigeon, but your shots are great.

Are you sure you need another battery? If you are traveling on a safari and don't have the ability to charge your camera every 700 shots, then it would be a good buy. T3i is rated like at 440 shots but that is pretty conservative unless you are doing video.

rick_reno wrote in post #14166981
You're just starting to spend, that's a good place to be. if you nip it in the bud, you have a chance of having a normal productive life, if not you should start looking around for a cardboard box you'd could live in and check out some space under one of the local overpasses.
your road to rags will start innocently enough, a sparkle in the eye and you'll buy a kit containing a body and a lens. the lens will soon be inadequate, people here will happily tell you it's inadequate and you'll need a better lens, one or two of those with the L in the name will be singing to you. more of those L lenses will come, along with GND filters from a company with a funny sounding name and other filters with Kaesemann in the name, bags will join the fray along with a carbon fiber tripod and expensive head. Next, the body you're using will have to be replaced; and no - you don't need just one - you need a backup body.
At this point in your buying spree it's a good idea to start checking out shopping carts; look for ones that that track straight and roll easy. When you find one, stash it somewhere safe.
When you lose whatever housing you have now, this is where that prep work on the overpass/shopping cart/cardboard box will really pay off.
You're now a photographer. Sure, you eat cat food and the occasional pigeon, but your shots are great.

Great advice! I wished I had listened to this back when I was starting out. Take into consideration the wind direction when scouting an overpass. Also a small can of WD can quiet a squeaking grocery cart wheel. It'll make a huge difference in your quality of life or what will remain of it!

rick_reno wrote in post #14166981
You're just starting to spend, that's a good place to be. if you nip it in the bud, you have a chance of having a normal productive life, if not you should start looking around for a cardboard box you'd could live in and check out some space under one of the local overpasses.
your road to rags will start innocently enough, a sparkle in the eye and you'll buy a kit containing a body and a lens. the lens will soon be inadequate, people here will happily tell you it's inadequate and you'll need a better lens, one or two of those with the L in the name will be singing to you. more of those L lenses will come, along with GND filters from a company with a funny sounding name and other filters with Kaesemann in the name, bags will join the fray along with a carbon fiber tripod and expensive head. Next, the body you're using will have to be replaced; and no - you don't need just one - you need a backup body.
At this point in your buying spree it's a good idea to start checking out shopping carts; look for ones that that track straight and roll easy. When you find one, stash it somewhere safe.
When you lose whatever housing you have now, this is where that prep work on the overpass/shopping cart/cardboard box will really pay off.
You're now a photographer. Sure, you eat cat food and the occasional pigeon, but your shots are great.

thanks for the laugh Rick! To the OP, thats the straight dope on shopping carts.. Von's Pavillion has good ones if your in the So.Ca. area.

rklepper wrote in post #14158971
The Gorilla Pod does have its place and I use mine all the time. If you are going to buy one do not buy anything except for the GorillaPod Focus.

Thanks for point that out...i need all the positive suggestions i can get in regards to this. I will get that instead.

tvphotog wrote in post #14164770
Look at Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon for best return policies and prices. For general gear, I don't shop elsewhere at all.

Tripods...I use www.reallybigcameras.c​om, but these are carbon fiber and probably too expensive for starting out. The Manfrotto tripods are excellent, will last a lifetime, maintain value for resale, but are heavy. Lighter...you'll pay more.

Go to www.2filter.com for the best US prices on filters. They're in NH, and you can talk on the phone forever to the guys there for advice. The best are B+W and Hoya. They can suggest value filter if you want. They will not lead you astray. Adorama and 2 filter are authorized dealers for B+W, B&H is not. Go figure.

Seems like adorama does have great prices and selection so that's where i will place my order. Was planning on eBay but i guess it's not worth the maybe $20 i could save. And i'll definitely be looking into their return policy before i place this order.

Was seeing that the Tiffen filter got good reviews so i figure i'd try it out. You think otherwise?

Bananapie wrote in post #14166990
Are you sure you need another battery? If you are traveling on a safari and don't have the ability to charge your camera every 700 shots, then it would be a good buy. T3i is rated like at 440 shots but that is pretty conservative unless you are doing video.

I plan on recording quite a few videos in 1080p with my 600D so i now realize i need a higher speed class SD and another battery just to save the hassle.

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