Sept 13 = Slippy's Birthday - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/12/2006 01:54:52 PM · #1

So, since tomorrow is my birthday, I just got the panic phone call from my last-minute-present-shopping wife. These sorts of calls always please me, because a desperation shopper is most willing to spend the extra money to get 'er done.

It turns out the wife is in a photography shop and is looking at those collapsible reflectors. She wants to know what to get regarding colours on the two sides, White & Silver, or White & Gold.

Any advice?

:-)

I think it costs about $150. I remember seeing a cool little light tent there that may be comparably-priced. Maybe that would be more fun?

Anyway, she's giving the rest of the day to consider a choice.

Message edited by author 2006-09-12 13:58:02.

cryingdragon

Canon EOS-10D

09/12/2006 01:57:05 PM · #2

In my non-educated opinion, I'd go with the white and gold. The silver would give off too much color like the white, whereas the gold will give you the bronzish look. BTW, happy birthday.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

09/12/2006 01:58:47 PM · #3

White/ Silver

Also:

We share something. If you don't know the answer pm me slippy and I will tell you.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/12/2006 02:00:18 PM · #4

don't let her forget the accessories
accessories from B&H
oh, and a collapsible diffuser could be nice, too

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

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

09/12/2006 02:04:39 PM · #5

I got a very nice light tent for around $50 on the web. Collapsable, with interchangeable backgrounds which were about $7 each. If intertested, I can find the link for you.

And happy birthday, in advance :)

09/12/2006 02:06:42 PM · #6

Originally posted by rex:

We share something.

:-O

Chinabun

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

09/12/2006 02:07:00 PM · #7

no advice, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! My birthday was last friday and I got another camera, something smaller to carry around.

Virgo's RULE!

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

09/12/2006 02:10:09 PM · #8

Originally posted by nshapiro:

I'm extremely instant-gratification-oriented, so I rarely order anything. I did buy a white sheet last weekend, with the hopes of building something myself with coathangers & duct tape. But usually when I get into projects like that, things can get ugly, very, very ugly. ;-)

I suppose it's a US site? Duty on stuff crossing the border is a killer.

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

09/12/2006 02:11:10 PM · #9

send her to henry's

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/12/2006 02:19:33 PM · #10

Originally posted by nshapiro:

I got this one on ebay for $5.

30" light tent

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

09/12/2006 05:28:29 PM · #11

Happy Birthday in advance (I'm more usually late) and let us know what she got ya in the end...

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

09/12/2006 05:44:11 PM · #12

You can have her get anyone she likes and send it to me so I can check it for you.
If it's not the right color, Home Depot is around the corner and I'm sure they have some "oops" paint mixes for a good price.
I won't even charge you for the roller I'll be using...

Whatcha' say old buddy old pal - can I help you out of your dilemma??
Huh ? Huh?

Message edited by author 2006-09-12 17:44:26.

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

09/12/2006 05:59:24 PM · #13

If it's not too late, might I recommend the 38" White, Silver, Gold...three-in-one, cheapy. It's a good deal and perfect for semi-pro use.

Happy Birthday!

Message edited by author 2006-09-12 17:59:45.

09/12/2006 06:56:32 PM · #14

Originally posted by pawdrix:

If it's not too late, might I recommend the 38" White, Silver, Gold...three-in-one, cheapy. It's a good deal and perfect for semi-pro use.

Happy Birthday!

Thanks, but the task is up to my wife to find something (tomorrow while I'm slaving at work).