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Dec 03, 2014 22:33 |  #1

My wife and I are setting limits on Xmas presents to about $50-75 and she wants to know what I want. I want more photography equipment and I don't know what I "should" get. I'm looking at doing some portraits in the near future and I currently have a Yongnuo YN500EX speedlite, and a tripod. What would be something in the $50-75, $100 tops that could help with portraits? Looking mainly for the best bang for the buck here. I guess I should be looking at doing off-camera flash.


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Dec 03, 2014 22:53 |  #2

You need 4 things. A stand, a flash bracket, a pair of triggers, and softbox.
You cang quite fit all of thst within the budget but close

http://www.amazon.com …keywords=umbrel​la+softbox (external link)

http://www.amazon.com …-1&keywords=flash+brack​et (external link)

http://www.amazon.com …647&sr=1-1&keywords=yn603 (external link)

http://www.amazon.com …=1-8&keywords=light+stand (external link)




  
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Dec 03, 2014 23:19 |  #3

awesome. Thanks for your help. I will send these to the wife. :)


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Dec 03, 2014 23:25 |  #4

If you want to retain ETTL on your flash substitute a pair of yn622c triggers, they blow the budget but add some functionality.




  
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Dec 04, 2014 00:27 |  #5

If you get some triggers be sure that they are the models made for your camera brand.


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Dec 04, 2014 01:03 |  #6

Intheswamp wrote in post #17310442 (external link)
If you get some triggers be sure that they are the models made for your camera brand.

This I linked to the nikon version




  
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Dec 04, 2014 07:36 |  #7

Zack Arias makes a good case for a convertible 60" umbrella if you only have one modifier. This is his recommended setup, although I'm not sure I would buy it as this kit.

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