Laptop and Flashes
Uncle Sam was really nice this year so I want to buy a laptop and a flash for my Canon XSi. Problem is I have no idea what Im looking for! Ive looked up flashes on B&H and I dont understand the difference between one and the other, how can one flash be $60 and the next be $900? I dont want to spend more than $200 for a flash (is that too cheap?) As far as laptops go Im just as much clueless.. I need something to run my CS4 smoothly and quickly. I would like something around the 13 inch to 15 inch size range (price vary) Possibly spend around $800? I could really use your guys help!
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Permalink Reply by Salabachi Weetincroch on -
I buys all my computer and desktop from http://www.matsoukasbros.com
They do the Dell but problem is customer support is foreigner and understand is difficult. They no sell the Macs because in Greece the Macs is for gay.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly on -
I wish I had a smart comment to make.. but im not as funny as you... not
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Permalink Reply by Don Lehman on -
Where's John Adkins on here when you need him??? lol He seems to be a lighting guru, I'm sure he'll have some worthy recommendations ...
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Permalink Reply by Salabachi Weetincroch on
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you welcome
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Permalink Reply by Michael Stepp on -
John shoots Nikon but I bet he can point you in the right direction. Kimberly Ive also found that anytime I have a question on gear like that I can go to flickr and more than likely there is a group dedicated to that specific item and they are usually more than happy to help you.
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Permalink Reply by Charles on -
I have two shoe-mount strobes I would sell, but they're Canon brand, so you would have to switch to a Canon body to take full advantage. :)
But to be honest, whatever brand and model of flash unit you get, make sure you can manually adjust the flash power. You can use any brand of flash and use something like Cybercyncs to trigger it. If you're wanting to do the kind of shooting like Jacob, then a Nikon is your best bet. Watch the used market for a SB-800, is what I would suggest. Much less than $900.
You can do a whole lot also with simple reflectors as well.
Laptops? This is your big chance to make a great career choice and ditch PC's for ever. For just a little more money than you mentioned, you can get a 13" Mac laptop that will last much longer than it's PC counterpart.....with no downtime due to viruses, .dll file screw-ups or any of the other Winblows maladies that constantly trouble that platform.
Macs also have great resale value.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook/product~dpno~7949684~pdp.fif...
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Permalink Reply by Jason Holzworth on -
buy one of charles 430 ex's.
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Permalink Reply by Don Lehman on
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What are you selling Charles? I shoot w/ Canon and I'm in need of a flash myself....
Wouldn't you also recommend a flash that swivels? I'm in the same boat as Kimberly ....
Charles said:I have two shoe-mount strobes I would sell, but they're Canon brand, so you would have to switch to a Canon body to take full advantage. :)
But to be honest, whatever brand and model of flash unit you get, make sure you can manually adjust the flash power. You can use any brand of flash and use something like Cybercyncs to trigger it. If you're wanting to do the kind of shooting like Jacob, then a Nikon is your best bet. Watch the used market for a SB-800, is what I would suggest. Much less than $900.
You can do a whole lot also with simple reflectors as well.
Laptops? This is your big chance to make a great career choice and ditch PC's for ever. For just a little more money than you mentioned, you can get a 13" Mac laptop that will last much longer than it's PC counterpart.....with no downtime due to viruses, .dll file screw-ups or any of the other Winblows maladies that constantly trouble that platform.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook/product~dpno~7949684~pdp.fif...
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Permalink Reply by Jason Holzworth on
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Permalink Reply by Charles on
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Buy BOTH of Charles's 430ex's! Actually I'm wanting to trade them for a 580ex.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly on
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"...for my Canon XSi." I do shoot Canon :)
Charles said:I have two shoe-mount strobes I would sell, but they're Canon brand, so you would have to switch to a Canon body to take full advantage. :)
But to be honest, whatever brand and model of flash unit you get, make sure you can manually adjust the flash power. You can use any brand of flash and use something like Cybercyncs to trigger it. If you're wanting to do the kind of shooting like Jacob, then a Nikon is your best bet. Watch the used market for a SB-800, is what I would suggest. Much less than $900.
You can do a whole lot also with simple reflectors as well.
Laptops? This is your big chance to make a great career choice and ditch PC's for ever. For just a little more money than you mentioned, you can get a 13" Mac laptop that will last much longer than it's PC counterpart.....with no downtime due to viruses, .dll file screw-ups or any of the other Winblows maladies that constantly trouble that platform.
Macs also have great resale value.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook/product~dpno~7949684~pdp.fif...
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