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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #60 on: 07 June 2011, 18:31 »
Received my redsnapper tripod head, didn't realise how small it is.

But after my initial testing I am loving it, it's very solid and works smoothly. Such a step up fro the 3 way head. And all for £35!

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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #61 on: 23 June 2011, 09:09 »
I'm currently using a 400D (Can't remember the USA name for it, Rebel XSi maybe?) and I'm hoping to upgrade to a 60D this year for more features including 1080p video.

Nick

just read a review of the 60D sounds like a great camera!

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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #62 on: 12 August 2011, 15:02 »
Well just purchased a couple of light stands to start building up a cheapo  2 flash lighting set up, will be purchasing brollies/brackets/flash gun and some more triggers other the course of the month. If anyone wants to have a play with off camera flash I have a Yongnuo flash trigger for sale (only for sale as I need 2) it's the older design but only after £15 posted!

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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #63 on: 16 September 2011, 04:18 »
Bought a flashgun on ebay the other day, Sigma EF530 DG ST. Bargain for £40. Hoping it arrives before I got away on Saturday afternoon

Also looking at getting a replacement 50mm f1.8 prime because sand has screwed up the focussing on my Sony one.

Then, if I can spare the cash, I'm looking for a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 (constant) as an upgrade for my kit lens. Hopefully I can find one closer to the £200 mark, but they're not very common for Sony Alpha.


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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #64 on: 16 September 2011, 13:47 »
AS I've just got my 70-200 f4 USM L, I bought a second flashgun (YN-460 II) for off camera duty.

Next up may be a new body (7D) or a nice lense to cover the wider angles. Haven't really looked into this yet though.

Maybe this  :evil:
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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #65 on: 16 September 2011, 14:13 »
AS I've just got my 70-200 f4 USM L, I bought a second flashgun (YN-460 II) for off camera duty.

Next up may be a new body (7D) or a nice lense to cover the wider angles. Haven't really looked into this yet though.

Maybe this  :evil:

17 on a crop isn't really that wide, i'd probably spend a little more and get;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EOTZ7G/letscook/ref=nosim

or the same money and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00065GZL2/letscook/ref=nosim

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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #66 on: 16 September 2011, 14:18 »
or the same money and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00065GZL2/letscook/ref=nosim

Love mine.

I know someone with a 10-20mm Sigma Canon-fit for sale, if you'd like me to make enquiries.....

Although I'm sure that 17-40 would take gorgeous pictures.
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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #67 on: 16 September 2011, 14:25 »
Would love that 10-22 canon. However I think I really need a decent walkabout lens 18mm+, and then a seperate 10-20mm

Got a rough idea on price DH? Don't think I'm in a position to purchase but you never know...

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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #68 on: 16 September 2011, 16:10 »
AS I've just got my 70-200 f4 USM L, I bought a second flashgun (YN-460 II) for off camera duty.

Next up may be a new body (7D) or a nice lense to cover the wider angles. Haven't really looked into this yet though.

Maybe this  :evil:

17 on a crop isn't really that wide, i'd probably spend a little more and get;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EOTZ7G/letscook/ref=nosim


True, 17 on a crop isn't that wide, but also f4 at 17mm isn't that low, you'd find yourself resorting to high ISOs a lot.. And at the other end, you'd probably find that 40mm is too short.
My brother has the 17-55 f2.8 Ridg suggests, it's lovely. It's got enough length for an all-round walkabout lens, but has a low enough f-stop to get lovely depth of field. He picked his up for about £600 on ebay.
This is the best priced one on at the moment thats not in Hong Kong..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-NO-VAT-Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-F2-8-USM-0593-/280585383793?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4154312f71


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Re: What's your next buy?
« Reply #69 on: 16 September 2011, 19:27 »
Would love that 10-22 canon. However I think I really need a decent walkabout lens 18mm+, and then a seperate 10-20mm

Got a rough idea on price DH? Don't think I'm in a position to purchase but you never know...

I don't use my 18-55mm at all these days, if I'm honest.  The wide angle + 50mm replace it for me.

I'll find out details on the Sigma and let you know in due course.
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