Howdy all.
I am currently fending off a cat who wants my chex mix. Silly cat.
I've decided that the next big purchase (after all the other big purchases) will be a mat cutter. Sheesh. Having mats cut for "odd sized" prints (8x12) cost more than the prints themselves did.
The best mat cutters are made by Logan. I've used this one and it worked very well.
Jamie and Zane... this is a real basic setup and you still need away of triggering it... amazing how it is $400!
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I bought this kit from Novatron a number of years back and it works like a dream. It's not suitable for outdoor use unless there's a power source as it is a powerpack design and not easily battery powered. I got mine with two heads, stands and umbrellas, but there was voucher for a free third head. I had to buy the third stand. The stands ar somewhat flimsy but do the job. I paid right around $1000 for mine so I don't think this is a representative price. The Novatron site is currently undergoing a re-build so this was the only picture I could find.
On the rare occasions I use mine, I trigger them with the standard PC cord. This is somewhat limiting, but the kit will work with a wireless trigger no problem. One thing to keep in mind when using a system like this is trigger voltages. My kit was old enough that the trigger voltage would have fried my D60 had I used the lights with it. I was able to return the power pack to Novatron and have it modified for a lower trigger voltage. Since the 20D, the cameras have been able to handle a trigger voltage of up to 250v, so it shouldn't be a problem.
I'd rather spend some money on photography equipment, my wife won't let me.
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Heck, I don't even remember what's coming on Monday....
