Temma Senior Member More info | Dec 11, 2019 10:34 | #1 I just got a small, unexpected windfall and wonder what extra item I should buy with it.
The first two will help my still life work, the latter my outdoor stuff. Any suggestions are welcome.
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sapearl Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 11, 2019 11:00 | #2 Temma wrote in post #18973557  I just got a small, unexpected windfall and wonder what extra item I should buy with it. I just bought a factory refurb Canon 50D. Most of my photography is indoor macro and still life with the rest being divided between urban and nature photography in and around the Cleveland, OH area.
The first two will help my still life work, the latter my outdoor stuff. Any suggestions are welcome. Hello Temma from a fellow Clevelander - I'm over in Lyndhurst GEAR LIST
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Dec 11, 2019 11:26 | #3 sapearl wrote in post #18973566 Hello Temma from a fellow Clevelander - I'm over in Lyndhurst  .I assume you already have a nice tripod. Some small items: lens hood, cable release. If you want to spend a lot more Canon has some wonderful macro lenses. I own the 100mm L f/2.8 and not only is it a great macro but it's a wonderful walkaround lens. I've actually got all of those things now, although my macro lens is a Tokina, not a Canon.
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sapearl Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 11, 2019 12:27 | #4 Temma wrote in post #18973575 I've actually got all of those things now, although my macro lens is a Tokina, not a Canon. Any suggestions regarding my list? Ooops - my bad. I thought that was a list of what you already had. GEAR LIST
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Dec 11, 2019 12:51 | #5 sapearl wrote in post #18973591 Ooops - my bad. I thought that was a list of what you already had. There are a lot of good flash meters out there. Minolta made several excellent models. I'm thinking about one of the Minolta v IVs.
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sapearl Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 11, 2019 13:05 | #6 Temma wrote in post #18973603 I'm thinking about one of the Minolta v IVs. I have the Minolta Auto Meter IV as well as the old analog Sekonic L-398 which was always an excellent workhorse back in my wedding days. It has no flash capability though. Gossen also makes very good meters. GEAR LIST
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Dec 11, 2019 13:28 | #7 sapearl wrote in post #18973609 I have the Minolta Auto Meter IV as well as the old analog Sekonic L-398 which was always an excellent workhorse back in my wedding days. It has no flash capability though. Gossen also makes very good meters. I don't want to spend $300-400 on the meter alone, so I'll probably go with a used Minolta or lower level digital Sekonic.
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sapearl Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 11, 2019 13:41 | #9 Temma wrote in post #18973613 I don't want to spend $300-400 on the meter alone, so I'll probably go with a used Minolta or lower level digital Sekonic. I think any of those would be excellent choices. Dodd sells a lot of used gear, Pixel Connection might. Keh.com has a large inventory of a variety of things and they actually have a used Minolta in stock right now, although it is in BGN condition: GEAR LIST
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Dec 11, 2019 15:44 | #10 Wilt wrote in post #18973617 Do you have a macro focusing rail (one analogous to this -- not necessarily endorsing this one)... https://www.bhphotovideo.com …5S8MOSzI_SxRoC4moQAvD_BwE I do all of my indoor macro on a Wemacro automated rail.
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Dec 11, 2019 15:45 | #11 sapearl wrote in post #18973619 I think any of those would be excellent choices. Dodd sells a lot of used gear, Pixel Connection might. Keh.com has a large inventory of a variety of things and they actually have a used Minolta in stock right now, although it is in BGN condition: https://www.keh.com …vf-ambi-flash-241019.html Thanks.
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kf095 Out buying Wheaties  More info | Dec 12, 2019 09:11 | #12 Flash meter? Because 50D has ligth meter or almost any phone has free app. M-E and ME blog
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Sibil Cream of the Crop 10,415 posts Likes: 54444 Joined Jan 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Dec 12, 2019 10:51 | #13 Temma wrote in post #18973557 I just bought a factory refurb Canon 50D. Do you mean 80D?
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Jan 03, 2020 22:06 | #14 I vote for the Sigma 17-50mm. I owned that years ago and it's a phenomenal lens. I don't see any use for a light meter with a digital camera; you can check the back screen at any time to make sure the exposure is right. Admittedly I know very little about off camera lighting, but I don't really see three lights being necessary for most things. Go for the Sigma, I think you'll be happy. Gear: https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?p=18556308
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Jan 03, 2020 22:14 | #15  PermanentlyHard to say without knowing your budget. 5D3, 7D2, EF 16-35 f/2.8L, EF 24-70 f/2.8L II, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF 70-200 f/2.8L II, EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF 1.4x III, Sigma 150mm macro, Lumix LX100 plus a cupboard full of bags, tripods, flashes & stuff.
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