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Essential equipment? Anonymous
So, /p/, I've got about 100€. What essential accessoriy / gear am I missing (except for talent etc. pp.)? My gear:

Canon EOS 350D
Kit lens (18-55mm)
EF 50mm 1.8
EF-S 55-250mm IS (ordered, yet to arrive)
Tamrac bag with enough space for all the above

No lens hoods, no filters, nothing the like. As you can see this is a pretty "basic" equipment. Don't get me wrong, I'm no gear-fag who's trying to collect anything, I'm just curious - what could you never do without as far as additional equipment (i.e. not essential for taking the pictures) is concerned.

Currently I'm lacking a tripod - anybody know an affordable but good one? Also, as I said, what about filters, lens hoods or other stuff: Cleaning material, straps, additional batteries, anything, you get the idea.

Pic rather unrelated... It's one of mine... so...
>> Anonymous
You're lacking a good flash. The most overlooked by most gearfags and more useful than the other things being DERP'd about. I suggest the 430EX. There's also the 430EX II but the only difference is 20% faster recycling and it's quiet. The 430EX is enough.

As for filters, make sure each lens has a UV filter just for protection. Also, might as well get one circular polarizer for the lens with the largest diameter you have and ring adaptors to be able to use it with the other lenses.

Don't bother with other filters like IR or ND or hoods unless you explicitly need it and if you don't know if you need it or not, you don't need it.

After that, that's it, you've got your basic kit.
>> Anonymous
>>215527

A flash, nice idea indeed... Might consider that, thanks!

A friend of mine pointed out a problem with polarizing filters: The front tube's rotating on many lenses and is definitely doing so on the 55-250 and 18-55, hence, so he says, one has to correct the filter after every focus (and thus probably risking loss of focus, etc.). How right is he?

As for IR filters: I'd love to experiment with them, but right now, I don't think it's necessary. Someday maybe ;). Might consider UV and ND though... And thanks for mentioning those adaptors, will look into those!
>> Anonymous
>>215527
Is the 430EX II out already?
>> Anonymous
>>215542
polarizing filters are just discs of coated glass that go on the end. There's nothing to adjust. Just make sure you're getting a circular polarizer and not a linear polarizer because the latter will mess up with AF. And make sure you get a UV filter just to protect the lens. They don't affect the image but it's worth the protection from any accidental scratches or bumps. Replacing a scratched disc of glass that can be screwed out of a lens is cheaper and easier than taking apart a lens to replace the front element.

>>215543
I know it is in Japan. Not sure about in the US or Europe.
>> elf_man !!DdAnyoDMfCe
>>215542
Yes, if the front of your lens rotates, you have to adjust the polarizer afterwards. But it's easy to do and quickly becomes automatic, since you're just using the same hand that's holding the lens anyways. Unless you actually move the camera, you really don't risk losing your focus.
Not a problem with the filter, it's a problem with a lot of current lenses. Not all lenses rotate like that.
>> Anonymous
>>215546
Should I keep the UV filter on when I use the polarizer? And any ideas where I can get a good filter for cheap?
>> Anonymous
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>>215546
>polarizing filters are just discs of coated glass that go on the end. There's nothing to adjust.

100/10
>> Anonymous
>>215524
>Currently I'm lacking a tripod - anybody know an affordable but good one?

I would like to know this too.
Any brands I should look for/avoid?
>> Anonymous
>>215632

10? j/k

>>215584Not a problem with the filter, it's a problem with a lot of current lenses. Not all lenses rotate like that.

I know, and I didn't blame the filters! Good thing said friend's going to lend me the filter so I can try it. Also found an adaptor so I can use the filter on the 50mm too (which does not rotate).

>>215626

There are filters that combine both, which you would need, since I doubt that one can stack filters? See there: http://www.hoyafilter.com/products/hoya/gf-05.html Don't know about quality though.
>> Anonymous
>>215655
Manfrotto is always good. Upper models by Slik (AMT alloy or carbon) are fine too for their price if you're a bit short on money.
>> Anonymous
>>215655

Giottos makes some well built, but "cheap" tripods. Nothing too fancy, but they are built like tanks.


I also concur on the hotshoe flash. I just got the 580 EX II and it is pure sex.
>> Anonymous
>>215658
There are filters that combine both, which you would need, since I doubt that one can stack filters? See there: http://www.hoyafilter.com/products/hoya/gf-05.html Don't know about quality though.

Holy fucking shit, do not give advice when you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

Of course you can stack filters, they have threads on both sides (unless they're specialty ultra-thin filters), but there is no reason to in this case. You don't need a UV filter in the first place, but if you still think you need one to protect your lens there is no reason to put it on with a polarizer.

Filters, particularly cheap ones, reduce image quality. The more filters you stack, the more your image quality is reduced. One decent quality filter may have little or no visible effect, but when you put a pile of them on you'll be able to tell.
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>> Anonymous
>>215543
coming out end of july.

I plan on getting one (currently don't have a flash). I believe as well as the features listed in>>215527it has some optimisations for crop sensor cameras which the current model doesn't.
>> Anonymous
>>215655
Cullman Magic2 - the only full-size tripod you can fit in a camera bag or daysac.
>> Anonymous
>>215655
honestly with the kit mentioned in this thread, anything that goes to the heights you want(remember it should go low too, perhaps macro in the future?) and should be light to carry, have a hook if possible for hanging weight off the bottom and have a carry bag.

i brought a generic tripod that while it was fairly cheap, its been great, remember; unless your carrying a huge telephoto prime, there's no point spending all your budget on a tripod.

TL;DR
get a cheapish, generic tripod and a flash if anythings left?
oh and get a remote too, very handy with tripods...