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Software & Accessories / Re: OS Questions

« on: October 12, 2012, 03:15:55 PM »

I would probably go to Windows 7. A few reasons to do so:

- Continue to get the newest security updates, most of the machines I see with viruses are running xp
- There is no direct upgrade path from XP to 7. So if you decide to upgrade in the future you have to start over
- IMO Windows 7 is going to be here for a while, I don't see Windows 8 being a better option at this time
- Overall I like Windows 7 better and have been recommending it to my customers

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help me, 5D Mark iii order now or wait for a "possible deal"

« on: October 12, 2012, 02:16:47 PM »

WTH, they have the same kit listed 2x and they are listed for different prices.  one is 3900 and the other is 3749.00.  Not sure the difference.  Is one grey market???

The 3900 one is a B&H kit. It has extra stuff.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: SOFT BOXES - BRACKETS - STANDS - MUST BUY! (say it 3 times)

« on: October 10, 2012, 04:23:32 PM »

This is a great resource if you are getting into lighting:
http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2006/03/lighting-101.html

+1 This is a great resource! Careful though or you might find yourself in endless arguments over the importance of shutter sync speeds

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: SOFT BOXES - BRACKETS - STANDS - MUST BUY! (say it 3 times)

« on: October 10, 2012, 03:58:30 PM »

I've ordered from mpex.com. They have the Strobist kits. They work great for the price. Also have the Cactus V5 remotes they work good as well.