If you had $1,800 that had to be spent on camera gear, what would you get?

[privatebydesign]

Just for fun.

I have $1,882 that needs to be spent on camera gear before the end of the year, I have some ideas for myself, but what would you get?

Top of my list, another three 600EX-RT's, or a couple of Einsteins, a 35 f2 IS..............

 

[Don Haines]

I would get a 17 foot aquatic camera platform to get closer to water birds.... (Kayak)

 

[Loswr]

I just spent some 'small change' on a couple of muslin backdrops, a 42" reflector and Manfrotto holder, a background light stand, and some Lastolite diffusers and a grid for the 24" Ezybox. I've got >$2K left, but no mandate to spend it this year.

In your place, I'd likely get a pair of 600's, an Einstein, and spend the rest on modifiers.

Have fun!

 

[distant.star]

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I'd purchase the highest ROI financial property I could get -- since the photographic tools I most need do not yet exist. Maybe next year.

 

[Eldar]

I would buy the Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Pano-Gimbal Package for $1770 (Includes the TVC-33 tripod + TA-3-LB Leveling Base + PG-02 LLR Pano-Gimbal Head). The remaining $30 I would use as the start-up capital for a 600 f4L II. Cause if you buy the RRS package, you just have to get a Great White

 

[JPAZ]

For fun, I'd figure out a way to put a down payment on a "great white."

 

[privatebydesign]

I would buy the Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Pano-Gimbal Package for $1770 (Includes the TVC-33 tripod + TA-3-LB Leveling Base + PG-02 LLR Pano-Gimbal Head). The remaining $30 I would use as the start-up capital for a 600 f4L II. Cause if you buy the RRS package, you just have to get a Great White

But you already have the 600 MkII Eldar, you don't need another

 

[Eldar]

I would buy the Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Pano-Gimbal Package for $1770 (Includes the TVC-33 tripod + TA-3-LB Leveling Base + PG-02 LLR Pano-Gimbal Head). The remaining $30 I would use as the start-up capital for a 600 f4L II. Cause if you buy the RRS package, you just have to get a Great White

But you already have the 600 MkII Eldar, you don't need another

True, but I also have the RRS package, so I´d have to think of something else, which I´m sure I would

 

[mackguyver]

That's almost exactly how much I spent on my Einstein set, coincidentally....can definitely recommend them.

 

[extremeinstability]

Some heavy duty quad copter thanks to the ad on here.

 

[emag]

A gift certificate. For me.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi.
I would get the best second hand 70-200 I could find in that budget. Any change I'd buy some roses for she who let me buy it! : ;D

Cheers Graham.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I've been looking at the Tamron 150-600 which is now available for pre-order and shipping in February. However, I'll wait and see if its as good as the previews from the hand made lenses. $1069 is a good price if the lens is as sharp as the 100-400L. The 100-400 beats the old Tamron 200-500 by a mile, probably two miles. I've had one, and it was disappointing.

 

[jdramirez]

1800...? I want another flash and some backgrounds. Maybe a 300L... but I really don't need much.

 

[Dylan777]

I would buy a gift for my wife, so she wouldn't not give me hard time when I'm ready for 600mm f4 :

 

[Loswr]

I just spent some 'small change' on a couple of muslin backdrops, a 42" reflector and Manfrotto holder, a background light stand, and some Lastolite diffusers and a grid for the 24" Ezybox. I've got >$2K left, but no mandate to spend it this year.

Just ordered a Manfrotto 420NSB (I have you to thank for that, PBD), a 3-lb and pair of 10-lb counterweights (the 10-lb weights are for the bases of my little 1051BAC stands), and an LBAG90.

I have the LBAG110, it's great - holds two 1004BAC, two 1051BAC (or 1052), a 024 boom (without counterweight), and a pair of Justin clamps. I'm hoping the LBAG110 will hold the 420B in addition to the two 1004BAC stands, the two 1051's, the 024 boom and RH353 reflector holder should go in the smaller LBAG90.

 

[Mr_Canuck]

TS-E 24

 

[privatebydesign]

Hi there guys, it seems we all are guys! Thought it might be of interest to tell you what I actually got.

Neuro, glad you are trying the 420, not as sweet as the stackable 1051's, I have a few 1052's, but so versatile it more than makes up for the lack of space saving.

I ended up getting:

• 1.4 TC MkIII, I use one on the 17 TS-E a lot and wanted a MkIII of my own, I really don't need a 24 TS-E but will jump when they bring out the MkII 45.
• A Justin Clamp, I have a couple but they are always in the wrong place at the right time!
• Two rolls of Rosco gaffer tape, boring but good.
• Two Rosco Cinegel Swatchbooks, I go through them like peanuts and put a couple on almost every order.
• Yet another 600-EX-RT, seems I have an addiction, it makes four personal ones and seven users.
• Another 420NSB, my other two are in the Caribbean.
• Box of printing paper
• And lastly, and most interestingly for me, a set of these, it is my intention to take my printing to the next level in 2014 and this rounds off the equipment I anticipate that needs.

All in all not a seemingly spectacular list, no L's, no drop dead must have items, just solid gear that I need and use and that will take my output to a higher level in 2014.

Happy New Year to you all.

 

[slclick]

A MP-E 65 and a 180 Macro

 

[Loswr]

Hi there guys, it seems we all are guys! Thought it might be of interest to tell you what I actually got.

Neuro, glad you are trying the 420, not as sweet as the stackable 1051's, I have a few 1052's, but so versatile it more than makes up for the lack of space saving.

I ended up getting:

• 1.4 TC MkIII, I use one on the 17 TS-E a lot and wanted a MkIII of my own, I really don't need a 24 TS-E but will jump when they bring out the MkII 45.
• A Justin Clamp, I have a couple but they are always in the wrong place at the right time!
• Two rolls of Rosco gaffer tape, boring but good.
• Two Rosco Cinegel Swatchbooks, I go through them like peanuts and put a couple on almost every order.
• Yet another 600-EX-RT, seems I have an addiction, it makes four personal ones and seven users.
• Another 420NSB, my other two are in the Caribbean.
• Box of printing paper
• And lastly, and most interestingly for me, a set of these, it is my intention to take my printing to the next level in 2014 and this rounds off the equipment I anticipate that needs.

All in all not a seemingly spectacular list, no L's, no drop dead must have items, just solid gear that I need and use and that will take my output to a higher level in 2014.

Happy New Year to you all.

Nice haul!

I'll let you know how the 420 works out.

I like the 1051s because of the small footprint, works well in small indoor spaces. The 10-lb weight is just for peace of mind, with kids running around.