What should I buy next? - DPChallenge Forums

09/06/2004 03:35:01 PM · #1

OK folks, help me pick my next upgrade for a Digital Rebel. The choices are:

Canon 550ex or equivalent Sigma flash (I have a Canon 420ex)
1.4x teleconverter for a 70-200mm f/4 lens
Two Hoya polarizers for existing lenses

I'm leaning toward the flash. Bear in mind that this is a hobby that I don't get paid for (though freelance work is possible), and that I'll probably upgrade to the EOS 20D within the next 6 months. Thanks!

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

09/06/2004 03:36:35 PM · #2

Polarizers, if you don't have any already. Most useful filter by far for landscape photography.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

09/06/2004 03:39:13 PM · #3

I'm not sure what your motive for buying the 550 is if u already have the 420. You may want to consider the ST-E2 transmitter for using the 420 off camera.

09/06/2004 03:41:52 PM · #4

The 550 enables me to use flash exposure compensation. With the 420, my subject is well-exposed, but the background is black. Plus, I can use the 420 as a slave unit.

Another possibility might be to get one polarizer for the 70-200mm and the teleconverter.

09/06/2004 03:43:09 PM · #5

Polarizer.

You can get flash exposure compensation by installing the hack on your rebel.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

09/06/2004 03:45:05 PM · #6

I've been hesitant to install the hack, but maybe it's time.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

09/06/2004 03:48:26 PM · #7

If yer gonna upgrade to the 20d, don't spend money to 'fix' shortcomings on the rebel...

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/06/2004 05:02:40 PM · #8

Rather than buy two polarizers buy one for the largest lens and a stepup ring for the other. Use the money you save for other toys.

edit: spelling

Message edited by author 2004-09-06 17:03:06.

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

09/06/2004 05:07:40 PM · #9

dunno what you can buy 4 urself, but feel free 2 buy me a 550. i could use one!

09/06/2004 05:59:12 PM · #10

Maybe I should buy a couple of Alien Bees lights?

Message edited by author 2004-09-06 17:59:45.

VisiBlanco

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/06/2004 06:20:19 PM · #11

Originally posted by scalvert:

Maybe I should buy a couple of Alien Bees lights?

Alien Bees are quite nice. However, you really need to stop and think about what direction you want to go with your photography.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

09/06/2004 06:24:53 PM · #12

the 1.4 teleconverter. the bigger, the better.

09/06/2004 06:25:28 PM · #13

Shannon instead of the Alien bees, I'd get the new 580EX flash, since you are planning on getting the 20D sometime...I'd add an ST-E2 flash remote to go with your 2 flashes.

09/06/2004 06:29:01 PM · #14

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

Alien Bees are quite nice. However, you really need to stop and think about what direction you want to go with your photography.

Direction: up. I want to be ready for anything.

Originally posted by doctornick:

Shannon instead of the Alien bees, I'd get the new 580EX flash, since you are planning on getting the 20D sometime...I'd add an ST-E2 flash remote to go with your 2 flashes.

I would think that the Alien Bees would be better- more powerful lights with softboxes. I might even be able to charge them to my office, since I take a lot of product photos for work.