[colly]

December 6, 2015 at 9:15 pm

So I went ahead and bought the Elinchrom lights – the 400w version. The guy in the shop said it will give me greater flexibility than the 200’s especially if in a bigger room or with a group etc. However, a friend had warned me that the 400’s can be too bright for small rooms. Turns out he was right. I only set it up at home to take a few test shots, but at its lowest setting on iso 100, 160th – it’s super bright. I can darken it a bit by stopping the aperture way down, but I don’t want to have to do that – it’s still way brighter than expected. I have not even tried any low key stuff so far but I’m guessing it’s just not going to work.

I’m really annoyed now. I am new to this so maybe i’m just not using them right. Should I change them for the 200w versions, or is there another way? Filter? Sheet over the softbox?

[colly]

November 28, 2015 at 11:24 am

I’m not sure if I’m able to buy second hand as work will be buying this and will need an invoice etc but send me specs and I’ll deffo take a look!

So in my research one well-regarded setup is Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4/4 http://www.connscameras.ie/p/elinchrom-d-lite-rx-4_4-to-go-set/7630006309765″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; although it’s a little more than I’d ideally like to spend. My question is – if I sent 500-600 – would I regret not buying the proper setup later?

[colly]

April 6, 2013 at 5:24 pm

Great thanks Gerry :)

[colly]

April 4, 2013 at 7:58 pm

Website however is rubbish and won’t let me register…
How can I sign up without registering?

[colly]

April 4, 2013 at 7:46 pm

Thanks, looks good I’m going to try to make it to this.

[colly]

June 20, 2011 at 12:54 pm

Hey guys, just to let you know I got my camera delivered this morning – bought it from Simply Electronics for €579 including the 18-55mm IS II lens – it was considerably cheaper than any of the other online stores and far more so than any Irish shop. Delivered within a week as promised, so I’m very happy! I know there are some nightmare stories about SE but I was told that if you call up and check it is in stock, as long as everything goes smoothly then its fine, and worth it for the savings :)

[colly]

June 13, 2011 at 5:37 pm

Thanks I think I’m going to go with it. Found one second hand but mint condition with a UV for €700 – hopefully getting it tomorrow, good deal i hope!

Now I have to see if I can find a decent deal on a nice wide angle. I hear good things about the Sigma 10-20mm – maybe also the Canon 10-22. They are pretty pricey though, are there any other slightly more reasonable alternatives?

[colly]

June 11, 2011 at 1:37 pm

Thanks Ossie that’s a great price he has there… However, call me silly but I really want a 600D and not the US branded version :?

Mark I think you are right, SimplyElectronics looks too good to be true, over €100 cheaper than any other store in the UK.

[colly]

June 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Thanks Tommy, that is indeed a good point. Do you not find that at a max of only 85, you wish you had more Zoom? I used to have a 17-70mm Sigma and always felt I would have loved a bit more reach. Also, The 24-105 is a flat f4, whereas the 15-85 is f3.5-f5.6. I’m no expert but there seems to be a far higher regard for a constant f4, but i have no idea how it relates to the actual end result or usability. I think I’m still going to go for the 24-105. Really the difference between 18 and 24 is so tiny I think it will be rare when it will be an annoyance, but having the 105 will be handy. Really I would love a 70-200mm f4. If I was to get one in the future I could always sell the 24-105 and get the 15-85. I think the 15-85 + 70-200 would be a nice setup!

If you could only have two lenses, to try to cover most of the range, without spending ridiculous money, what would you guys choose?

[colly]

June 9, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Thanks :)

I do agree re the skills but so many times in the past I’ve bought budget and ended up wasting money in the long run getting the better one down the line. I was considering the kit lenses but I;ve come to the conclusion I will not regret going all out and buying an L lens. I’ve read a few reviews of the 24-105 that say ‘If I could only have one lens – this would be it’. I don’t do a lot of landscape really – but I do want to do a bit. I’m sure it will be grand for some – maybe not as wide as would be perfect, but I’ll just have to walk backwards a bit more!! ;) Someone else suggested I could pick up a 18-55mm IS for dirt cheap and that would at least get me some extra width. I’d like a Sigma 10-20mm maybe but they are kinda pricy. Are there any other wide angle’s I could pick up for cheap?

I’m going to try to get the 24-105 second hand, I reckon I can get one for about €700 – I’m not going to loose much money on it should I ever want to sell it but really it’s a lens I could have forever, better than getting a 18-135 or 18-200+ and wanting to upgrade later. I’d LOVE a 70-200 F4 but I’d need another L at the lower end to compliment it. I’m stretching my budget as it is, so that will be next year if I am progressing enough to warrant buying such professional gear!

Any other advice for me?
Thanks :)

[colly]

November 18, 2010 at 1:02 am

Thanks. I’ve used the Sigma 18-200mm before and loved it. However I had heard that the 18-135 is a better quality lens overall – so not sure if it’s better to have a slightly better lens – or if its better to have the extra range of the 200mm.

Thoughts?

[colly]

March 22, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Thanks Guys. Well I suppose we’d be taking all sort of photos, low light is definitely important as is apature as I really like to take portraits. However it is really really nice to have a bit of zoom.

I actually used to have the Sigma 17-70mm when I had my camera (it got nicked :() – although I did like the lens I was not that impressed with it overall – I had used other lenses that were much more basic and thought they were almost as good. I also often waned more than 70mm of zoom which is why I wanted a bigger lens.

I know it’s a 2.8 but when I used my sisters 18-200mm which is 3.5 I think – I thought it was just as good really – however maybe that is just my lack of overall knowledge/ability.

Hmm I’m still confused :( – actually one thing that is very important is I will be using it to take photos in Nightclubs etc a lot – what would be my best option for this?

[colly]

October 6, 2009 at 9:16 am

Yes I would pay to get it back. Car was parked in a laneway parallel to Eden Quay.

[colly]

August 7, 2009 at 10:40 am

I also found this one: http://store.garyfonginc.com/puf-01.html – called the Puffer
Looks pretty good, now I have to find where to buy it where they are not going to rip me off with postage!

[colly]

August 6, 2009 at 7:48 am

Fantastic thanks! That’s exactly what I was looking for – I was not searching with the right words though. I’ll definitely get one of them – I think for portrait shots of people it should make the light a lot softer so you can get a nicer shot without strong light and shadows.

Cool, can’t wait!