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05/12/2007 10:24:00 AM · #1 |
| I have no idea what I should get with this gift certificate. I was thinking a monopod or tripod. I have a cheapo Sunpak tripod that I use now. I want something that I can pack with me when I go hiking. A good light tripod with a head on it will cost me around $200 though right? Will I need a head with a monopod? Or should I just spend it on a nice backpack? I have a minipack now but I really need a bigger photo backpack. Sorry so many questions, just don't want to waste the $50. Thanks! |
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05/12/2007 10:33:22 AM · #2 |
Monopods are nice but most useful with a pistol grip ball head. Monopod = $45 + ballhead = $125 (approximately).
How about some filters? Circular polarizer. Graduated neutral density. +3 neutral density. Pack of stepped magnifying filters (sometimes called close-up lenses...but not really "lenses"). Any one of these can run out that $50. |
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05/12/2007 10:45:26 AM · #3 |
A good reflector - priceless. :)
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05/12/2007 11:43:56 AM · #4 |
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05/12/2007 11:45:28 AM · #5 |
| A doughnut and a cup of coffee! |
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05/12/2007 12:25:56 PM · #6 |
You didn't say which company the gift certificate came from.
If you don’t have any yet, then you might consider some Cokin filter equipment. I use the ‘P’ filters. It’s neat stuff and not too expensive.
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05/12/2007 12:38:08 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by dfstevenson:
A doughnut and a cup of coffee! |
Remind me not to move where you live if a doughnut and a cup of coffee is $50 |
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05/12/2007 12:48:41 PM · #8 |
send it to me... pm me for my address.
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05/12/2007 12:54:58 PM · #9 |
| Print one of your older photos and stick it up on your wall. That's what I do with all the gift certificates that I get. |
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05/12/2007 06:26:33 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Mick:
You didn't say which company the gift certificate came from.
If you don’t have any yet, then you might consider some Cokin filter equipment. I use the ‘P’ filters. It’s neat stuff and not too expensive. |
Oh it's for Shutterbug. Filters are a good idea. |
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