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£300.00 to expand your kit and already had whats in my signature what would you get?

SB
 
How about a flash? Have you got a good tripod? Or, if you like landscapes, a wide angle lens like the Sigma 10-20mm? If you're really stuck, I'll have the money :)
 
lol thanks Alex. Yeah the Flash is what im thinking, and I like the idea of the 10-20
 
Depands what you want to do really, a wide 12-24 if landscape and around town is your bag else a true 1:1 macro like the Sigma 105 maybe.
 
Hey Alby,

Nice ideas. ooo btw I bought the msn 202 should be here tomo or friday! cant wait!

SB
 
All good suggestions. I'll add....

decent tripod?
 
yeah, see im using a £20 jessops one atm and ive not had any problems. I dont get this kinda monies very often in my life so I want to place it on something that is going to stay with me as I develop and help me get good results. Im confused.
 
shrimperblue said:
Hey Alby,

Nice ideas. ooo btw I bought the msn 202 should be here tomo or friday! cant wait!

SB
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Remember it's not the easiest to use but practise with it and you will get it sorted, don't be put off with it if you don't get good shots straight away ;) I would use it on your 70-300 for the best results.
 
oh yes im under no illusions. I am expecting it to take ages so im prepared lol. Always fun to have a challenge anyhow, you may get a PM lol :$
 
70-200 F4L, can be had for about 350 from Kerso :)

Now I see the latest replies. I'd go for the tripod...then a flash...then upgrade the lenses :D (So ignore my first comment...lol)
 
Buy a couple of new 4GB memory cards and spend the rest on a holiday to somewhere photogenic. In many hobbies and pastimes, I've found it more beneficial to invest in time and practice, rather than kit :)
 
Tripod and filter system, should relieve you of your cash in no time.
 
any recomendations on a tripod? And what difference will I notice from my cheap one?
 
I use Benro Carbon Fibre legs and a Manfrotto head. You will notice stability, adjustability and precision are far superior on the better tripods. They weigh alot more too but are far more sturdy.

I believe the 'Manfrotto 190' range are highly regarded espicially the latest incarnation the 'Manfrotto 190XPROB Pro Tripod'
 
Flash, tripod, new lens, I suppose much of it comes down what your current gear doesn't do for you. Do you wish for a wider image for landscape shots, in that case the 10-22 or 12-24, do you do alot of interior/low light shos, then a Canon 430EX will be much better than the built in flash.

As far as tripods go, you get what you pay for. Higher range tripods are more stable, lighter to carry, have more leg sections, some fold up to smaller lengths making them easier to carry. Manfrotto make good tripods on a budget and you will need to factor in a tripod head of some kind too. The Manfrotto NeoTec Pro is a very easy tripod to use and not too heavy either. Benro (ie Gitzo patent copies) are fine at the lower end but between a Benro and Manfrotto, I would the Manfrotto original any day in this price range.
 
On the more expensive tripods, yes head and legs are seperate so you can mix and match to get the thing thats just right for you.

Maybe you should say what you like photographing. No point suggesting macro lens if you hate bugs and get hayfever.
 
That depends. Small, cheap tripods tend to come with a small or built in head which may not be what you want.

I made mistakes with buying a number of cheap tripods and heads over the years so would definitely advise 'buy once, buy right'.

Something like the Manfrotto 190XPROB at £85 with a 410 Geared Head (for example) at £140. A geared head has 3 knobs to move the camera/lens up/down/left/right/back/forth, better than a ball head if you like landscape. If you like macro you can also fit macro rails to it as well. Don't worry, the head always costs more! :)
 
A used Canon 17-40mm f/4 - the greatest lens I've ever used. Brilliant for all sorts of landscape and reportage. Close focussing is excellent and it's rock-solid.
 
Yep I use a 190XB and very happy with it - just make sure u get a ball head or geared head. I ended up with a 390RC2 head which is far to time consuming for wildlife - too many knobs and they never tend to sit where you want 'em. I would suggest that if you photograph a whole range of things then go with a ball head...
 
shrimperblue said:
£300.00 to expand your kit and already had whats in my signature what would you get?
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I would get a bunch of different lenses for a week at a time. I would have a whole lot of fun playing with them and taking photos that would otherwise be beyond my reach. And then I'd know what I wanted to save up for next time.
 
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