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Which Canon should I buy? [closed]
I've done photography for some months now. I always borrowed an Canon 600D from a friend.
Now I got a job as a party and concert photographer. (I need to use an external flash of course.)
I'm just ...
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Canon 430EX vs 580EX vs 600EX-RT
I'm considering buying a flash for my Canon DSLR. I noticed the 600EX recently came out. Do you have any suggestions/opinions about the pros and cons of the new 600 flash versus the other two?
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What does an expensive flash unit buy over a cheap one?
General question:
What will I get from an expensive flash unit, that I can't get from a cheap one?
Specific example:
The $250 Canon Speedlite 430EX II vs. the $50 Neewer TT560. To my naive eye, the ...
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Yongnuo rf-603c vs.Cactus V5 wireless trigger
I have the chance to pick up a set of second hand Yongnuo rf-603 or Cactus V5 wireless flash triggers for more or less an equal price.
My plan is to use those triggers in combination with a Starblitz ...
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What is the smallest option for a flash that can also bounce?
I have a full size Canon flash, which has a flash head that "can be moved up from 0-90°, left from 0-180° and right from 0-90°". This is a necessity for me in a flash to properly bounce the flash on a ...
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What is the best strobe kit/brand for high speed photography?
I will be planning on doing some more indoor studio shots of motion/fast speed photography and curious on what would be your choice for this kind of project? I am familiar with Bowens, Elinchrom, ...
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How to power and mount flashes?
I just purchased a few Yongnuo YN-560 II flashes for use with a light tent (for macro photos) and as this will be my first time using external flashes I'm not quite sure how to power or mount them. ...
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Need advice on purchasing flashes for use with a light tent
I am looking to purchase three flashes for use with a light tent and am unsure of which I should purchase. I found the following on Amazon, both of which look really good and have great reviews, but ...
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Flash gun vs Studio light for product shoot
I need to make some shoot of headwear for a website. Pictures are basically something put on the dummy head. I don't need super professional pictures but I wan't something reasonnably good, better ...
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Are super cheap flashes worth it?
Is YN-460 Yongnuo worth it? Found it for 34 EUR http://bit.ly/GE1Tdp
Fist of all: is it so cheap I will regret I bought it and just withdraw using it?
In my understanding and for I would use ...
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How important is it that the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens does not return distance data?
I read at the photonotes website that the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM lens does not return distance information to the camera, to be used for E-TTL II.
How important is this, and should this be a ...
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Will these two accesories work together for a “Macro” photography experience?
I am trying to to get a Christmas gift for my wife. She has a Cannon Rebel T1i and two lenses that came with it (nothing else).
She has shown some interest in Macro photography with the lenses she ...
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What features should one look for when selecting a flash?
I have been thinking of getting a flash to improve my low light photography (particularly indoors). However, there seem to be a number of different models available at similar price points (budget of ...
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How should I decide which flash to purchase for my Sony A580?
I have a Sony a580 and I'm thinking about purchasing a flash.
I'd like to use the flash for indoor photography: portraits, group photos and candid shots.
It looks like there are a number of options ...
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What do I need to use a Metz 54 MZ-4 remotely with a Canon Rebel T2i?
I believe that the Metz 54 doesn't have a PC cable, and I'm looking for the cheapest option. The T2i doesn't have this built in does it?
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How should I set up a flash bracket for Pentax?
I have a Pentax K-r and a Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital flash unit, and I've been having problems with red-eye. As a result, I'm considering getting a flash bracket.
I am aware that I can simply ...
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What kind of lighting equipment should I have as a Strobist beginner?
What kind of lighting equipment should I have as a beginner?
Basically I want to take some great portrait pictures with a decent lighting equipment.
Any suggestion towards strobist accessories?
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How do the ePhoto and Cowboy Studio beauty dishes compare for a newbie learning the ropes?
I'm wanting to buy a beauty dish and I'm on a tight budget, I can't find reviews comparing the ePhoto vs Cowboy Studio Beauty Dishes and was hoping one of you might help me choose.
I'm looking at ...
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Where should one go in terms of equipment for event shooting after a D7000 kit?
I'm still new at photography -- really, it is going to be a long while before I can get close to the potential out of the D7000 kit. However, Microsoft recently has been giving me the opportunity to ...
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Any suggestions on a ringlight flash for my new Canon 100mm 2.8 macro?
Just to let it be known, I want the following:
ETTL Support
The lens has a 58mm thread.
I don't care alot about extra features, and for the flash, I don't mind getting any kind of an off brand. I ...
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Prime lens or flash: which upgrade will most improve baby photos?
I current own a Nikon D5000 with kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6) and am looking to take better indoor photos of my fast-moving 9-month-old, which sometimes come out blurred or not natural I use the ...
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Flashgun for Nikon D60 and F5
So, I'm a massive fan of Nikon gear. I've got a D60 which is pretty lovely, and I've recently bought a 2nd hand F5.
However. The flash on the D60 is feeble, and there's no builtin flash on the F5. ...
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What will I be missing with Vivitar 285HV vs. LumoPro LP160 or Canon 580EX?
I'm planning to get a hotshoe flash soon (I currently only have the onboard), and I have narrowed my choice down to several options, but I'm having a hard time deciding which way to go.
ETTL
This is ...
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What's a good starter flash for Nikon?
I have a Nikon D3000, use it mostly to take pictures of my kids. Going into winter, I'm thinking about getting an external flash but I don't even know where to start. I'm assuming all flashes are ...
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How do cheap macro ring flashes perform?
When I last checked years ago, the price of a typical Ring flash unit was approximately $500. Nowadays there are still ring flashes for approx. $500 like Pentax AF160FC, Pentax AF-140C, Canon MR-14EX, ...
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2answers
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What's a good, small, auto/thyristor flash? (non-TTL)
Persistently on my wish list is a small, portable, auto-mode flash. Non-TTL is a must, as I need to use it on a bunch of different equipment.
But the vast array of flashes out there is a bit ...
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What is a good softbox for small hotshoe flash?
What are the good softboxes for a small flash like a Canon Speedlite 430EX, for example?
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Inexpensive flash with full ETTL support
I've been planning to get the Canon 430EX, but I'd love to save a little cash, so I started looking at other 3rd party flashes. I've found a few that claim to have ETTL II support, but being so much ...
