Money Burning A Hole in my Pocket.......

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/02/2006 01:05:23 PM · #1

I think i will have a little over $300 to spend (tax money) and i have a list of stuff i want and i think ill get..... let me know what you think.... im tring to see what i should get the most....... here is what im looking at.....

Wireless Remote i think this would be handy...
or
Remote on a Cord or this one.....think im leaning tward the wireless...

Back PackI like this one a Ritz and it Black on black....

Rechargable Batteries I think this would help witht the flash....

Flash Bracket

I am going to get a Extra Battery for my camera B&H are out of stock right now and i hate generic stuff..... but anyways
I think this is all i need for right now...... does this seem Like a Need or must have list....

Spork99

OM System OM-1

05/02/2006 01:09:42 PM · #2

Just send it to me and you won't have to worry about it.

Seriously, if you want a bracket, I have a lightly used Quikflip350 for sale $35 + shipping

Message edited by author 2006-05-02 13:13:11.

fotomann_forever

05/02/2006 01:09:50 PM · #3

Looks like a good needs list. FWIW, I'd go wireless myself with the remote.

And, I love my Stroboframe Quick Flip.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/02/2006 01:15:33 PM · #4

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Just send it to me and you won't have to worry about it.

Seriously, if you want a bracket, I have a lightly used Quikflip350 for sale $35 + shipping

Is it like the one above.... i mean it will fit the d-70 right....

Spork99

OM System OM-1

05/02/2006 01:16:55 PM · #5

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Just send it to me and you won't have to worry about it.

Seriously, if you want a bracket, I have a lightly used Quikflip350 for sale $35 + shipping

Is it like the one above.... i mean it will fit the d-70 right....

It will, as long as you don't have a battery grip. You'll need a cord to connect it to the camera too.

edit: Link top Quik-Flip 350 @ B&H

Message edited by author 2006-05-02 13:21:55.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/02/2006 01:18:42 PM · #6

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Just send it to me and you won't have to worry about it.

Seriously, if you want a bracket, I have a lightly used Quikflip350 for sale $35 + shipping

Is it like the one above.... i mean it will fit the d-70 right....

It will, as long as you don't have a battery grip.

I was thinking aboutt he Battery grip.... Is there any pluses to Battery Grip??

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

05/02/2006 01:20:22 PM · #7

I got the battery grip for my D70s and I love it. It looks cool it makes the camera fit better in my big hand and the extra juice, I can shoot like 1700 images before charging. Love it!

joebok

Fujifilm X100F

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

05/02/2006 01:20:48 PM · #8

I didn't know there was a wired remote for the D70? The link says D70S. I have the wireless and have been very happy with it.

If your profile is up-to-date with your lenses - why not look into the 50mm f/1.8? It's a great little lens!

05/02/2006 01:46:23 PM · #9

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Remote on a Cord or this one.....think im leaning tward the wireless...

Yes it does say D-70s i didnt see that i would think it would work for both they basicly the same thing. just some little more specs...

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

05/02/2006 01:56:16 PM · #10

So should i get the Battery Grip... or the bracket... or is there any way to use both at the same time??

joebok

Fujifilm X100F

05/02/2006 02:10:31 PM · #11

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Remote on a Cord or this one.....think im leaning tward the wireless...

Yes it does say D-70s i didnt see that i would think it would work for both they basicly the same thing. just some little more specs...

When I got my D70 I knew one complaint was the lack of a wired remote - I did a little googling and from what I read, I don't think it will work for the D70 - it was one of the improvements of the "S" that allowed for a port to plug it in. Anyway - I'd probably check it out more before buying one.

05/02/2006 02:11:58 PM · #12

I'll Just stick to the Wireless.... i know that one will work... but thanks for the heads up...

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/02/2006 03:59:35 PM · #13

Should i stick to this list or should i look into a lens.... I am shooting a wedding May 21st... so i duno....

kenskid

Nikon D700

05/02/2006 04:15:11 PM · #14

Don't do any of the below. Sell your Nikon 70-300mm. Save the cash. Get a little more and buy the new 18-200 VR Nikon. I just got mine and it is great. Got it brand new on ebay for $80 over retail.

I'll post a few VR comparison shots tonight. The lens is awesome.

KS

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/02/2006 05:13:59 PM · #15

WOW that lens is like 800$ for the cheapest price......

DelRioPhoto

Nikon D700

05/02/2006 05:50:08 PM · #16

If you're trying to decide between the wireless remote or the corded remote, it depends on how you plan to use it. I have both and I have certainly used the wireless remote more often than the wired one, however, you cannot fire the shutter from behind the camera with the wireless remote as the sensor is on the front of the camera. The range of the wireless remote is pretty decent. ~20ft or so. I haven't tried the wired remote on BULB mode, but the wireless remote opens the shutter with one click and then closes the shutter with the second click of the remote. However, I believe there is a 30-minute maximum on the shutter staying open, so it will shut after 30 minutes.

Anyway, the wired remote is handy for being behind the camera, but the wireless remote get's used most of the time.

Good luck.
-Jeremy

Prof_Fate

05/02/2006 05:58:18 PM · #17

Battery - check //www.sterlingtek.com to see if they got one for your camera. For canon they work fine and are tons cheaper than the original canon battery.

remote - how do you plan to use it? For my rebel the wired remote (a cheap ebay version) is what i got for tripod use. great, no batteries to go dead. if you want to be in front of the camera then the wireless is the way to go, but for behind the camera use the wired is better.

flash bracket - buy a really really good one and off shoe cord or don't bother. YOu're probably better off getting a gary fong Lightshpere for $40 or so. I tried the bracket thing - i will likely sell it later this year - I should sell it now but i only used it twice. I may try and modify it.
bracket issues: you get the camera rotate kind or the flash flip kind. i got the rotate kind, a cheaper one (at $90 not so cheap) - issue is 2 fold - left hand normally goes under the camera and operates zoom..not feasible with my bracket (good brackets have a handle type thing that sits out in front under the lens). second issue is the flash sites in landscape mode while the camera frame is protrait - the light will get cut off at the top, bottom or both of the frame.

I guess i just convinced myself to sell my bracket...make me an offer on it

back packs are great.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/02/2006 06:39:14 PM · #18

Well it seems that the gary fong Lightshpere for $40is the way to go then it seems i will not need a bracket if i have the light shpere?? ive see his clip and it seem prety ligit.... soo i guess a Lightshpere it is.....

kenskid

Nikon D700

05/02/2006 08:02:42 PM · #19

Like I said "save some more dough!" In the event the money burns a hole in your pocket....I'd get the wireless remote...I have that.

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

WOW that lens is like 800$ for the cheapest price......

Nobody

Pentax K-S2

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Pentax

05/02/2006 08:20:36 PM · #20

Originally posted by joebok:

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Remote on a Cord or this one.....think im leaning tward the wireless...

Yes it does say D-70s i didnt see that i would think it would work for both they basicly the same thing. just some little more specs...

When I got my D70 I knew one complaint was the lack of a wired remote - I did a little googling and from what I read, I don't think it will work for the D70 - it was one of the improvements of the "S" that allowed for a port to plug it in. Anyway - I'd probably check it out more before buying one.

I'm not sure about the connectors, but I built one for my Pentax with about $8.00 in parts from RadioShack. I googled for the instructions - there were a number of camera types listed - don't remember if the nikon was one.

It was pretty easy - 8 solders and it's done.