My suggestion is a secondhand 5DII (if you cannot afford a 5DIII) ... using the 70-200mm f/2.8 on a "crop" camera is like owning a Ferrari just to drive to the corner cafe for a newspaper.
My suggestion is a secondhand 5DII (if you cannot afford a 5DIII) ... using the 70-200mm f/2.8 on a "crop" camera is like owning a Ferrari just to drive to the corner cafe for a newspaper.
I recently switched to an Acratech device that clamps onto the Wimberley plate on the tripod foot, making the lens/camera truly balanced as it hangs upside-down at my hip.
If you're looking to add to your flash set up Yongnuo have announced a new flash that has built in radio AND full integration with Canon's RT system. Might make a good cheap alternative.
Also, you seem to have a bit of an unbalanced gear set up with an expensive L and then bottom of the line rebel. What kind of concert are you shooting? Is this a paid thing? I'd spend money on getting a better body first. Yeah I've heard all the bla bla bla about lenses being more important. I'm sorry but there IS a difference between a consumer level crop camera and a pro grade full frame body. If you're serious about photography (and you seem to be) why give yourself such a handicap?
Back to flash - you can do LOT with just one light.
Get the camera sorted out first then add to your lighting.
My suggestion is a secondhand 5DII (if you cannot afford a 5DIII) ... using the 70-200mm f/2.8 on a "crop" camera is like owning a Ferrari just to drive to the corner cafe for a newspaper.
Congrats on the new lens! Don't buy anything that's just for the T3i. Make it something that can be used on your upgraded camera body. Save until you can buy a 5D lll or the next generation 5D. This way you will be shooting professional pics for your paid gigs. You will own quite a few bodies and lenses in your lifetime. I hope you make tons of
money and it becomes a career for you or a very lucrative hobby.