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02/21/2005 07:49:47 PM · #1 |
I've not had a good few months but tonight I got a boost. Last year I created a simple site for a client of mine, the site was for a hobby of his and created on a small retainer and commission (if sales prevailed).
A few ducks were sold and two reindeer. I met with my client and the seller tonight for dinner and was handed £500 commission (and a free dinner). I'm thinking of a 1.4 converter and a SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash - any better ideas?
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02/21/2005 07:53:23 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
I've not had a good few months but tonight I got a boost. Last year I created a simple site for a client of mine, the site was for a hobby of his and created on a small retainer and commission (if sales prevailed).
A few ducks were sold and two reindeer. I met with my client and the seller tonight for dinner and was handed £500 commission (and a free dinner). I'm thinking of a 1.4 converter and a SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash - any better ideas? |
WTG How about the new Epson R1800? or the new HP or the Canon i9900?
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02/21/2005 08:03:41 PM · #3 |
I tnink the 580 is an excellent choice. I've got one. I am amazed at how much more powerfull it is compared to a built-in flash.
And Congrats on earning that fat commission.
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02/21/2005 08:05:11 PM · #4 |
Thanks for the suggestion, I'm not a big home printer fan and rarely print pictures at home. Am thinking the outlay on a decent printer, then running costs would be more expensive than the highstreet?
Edited for slow typing...
Thanks Harvey, I've heard good things about external flashes, oh, and another thought was to sell the 28-135 and getting a Canon EOS EF 28-70/2.8 L?
Message edited by author 2005-02-21 20:08:42.
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02/21/2005 08:10:36 PM · #5 |
There is absolutley no substitute for printing your own images and having complete control over the results. Even if it ends up costing a little more. If you can sell a print or 3 for a fair price it much more than pays for itself.
Robt.
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02/21/2005 08:17:08 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
If you can sell a print or 3 for a fair price it much more than pays for itself.
Robt. |
Therein lies the problem, I think I've taken some decent shots but not sure about selling them. If I had the time I'd love to be able to shoot, print, mat and frame, then nip off to a local arts-n-craft fair or similar.
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02/21/2005 08:35:13 PM · #7 |
I certainly don't think you'd regret the 580EX. I used an old Sunpak 544 for a very long time, and upgraded to a 580EX late last year. I love the thing. It gives me sooo much more flexibility than the ol' Sunpak, and it's much smaller/lighter to boot, with a good bit more power (and the Sunpak was no slouch there, believe me). It also recycles very quickly with NiMH rechargeables. I use the 2500mAh version and they last quite a while. Oh yeh, and it ZOOMZ!
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02/21/2005 08:40:03 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Thanks for the suggestion, I'm not a big home printer fan and rarely print pictures at home. Am thinking the outlay on a decent printer, then running costs would be more expensive than the highstreet?
Edited for slow typing...
Thanks Harvey, I've heard good things about external flashes, oh, and another thought was to sell the 28-135 and getting a Canon EOS EF 28-70/2.8 L? |
The 28-70 was discontinued when the 24-70 came out. The only way you can get it is to buy a used copy. If you can find one in satisfactory condition at a reasonable price, I'd say jump on it.
If you are considering the 24-70, I'd say save some money by getting the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XR Di. It's as sharp as the Canon 24-70, costs about a third, and has a $40 mail-in rebate until 4/30. People say the built quality is less than the Canon L glass but that doesn't mean it's junk. Mine feels very solid and performs flawlessly.
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