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    580EX + ST-E2 studio setup

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    For "reflectors or boxes", you could look into the <a href="http://www.google.com/custom?q=softliter&domains=www.photo.net&sitesearch=www.photo.net&client=pub-1734703147688622&forid=1&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&cof=L%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.photo.net%2Fgraphics%2Fanimated_photonet_logo.gif%3BS%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.photo.net%2F%3BGALT%3A%230066CC%3BGL%3A1%3BDIV%3A%23999999%3BVLC%3A336633%3BAH%3Acenter%3BBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BLBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BALC%3A0066CC%3BLC%3A0066CC%3BT%3A000000%3BGFNT%3A666666%3BGIMP%3A666666%3BFORID%3A1%3B&hl=en">Photek Softliter </a> umbrella/softboxes. Great reviews here and anywhere they are talked about. I just happen to <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7567133115&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1">have a couple available...</a><p>I wouldn't normally mention my "for sale" items in the forums, but since the moderators have even done it at times, and as long as your looking for something anyway... :-)

    Recommendation for collapsible reflector?

    in Lighting Equipment

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    <a href="http://photography.search.ebay.com/_Light-Controls-Modifiers_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfrppZ200QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsacatZ79007QQsassZ2dreammaker">"2dreammaker"</a> on eBay sells a couple 5-in-1 reflectors: 43" round, and 40"x60". His auctions basically start at 99 cents, and end a couple times every day, and if you just watch for an ending reflector auction that nobody (or only 1 or 2 bidders) has bid on, you can get one of them for a total of less than $25, when including (the slightly high) shipping.<p>I have picked up a number of small backgrounds, reflectors, etc, from him, and have been happy with what I got for the money. The low-ending-bid reflectors are probably the best "quality-for-the-money" items among my purchases from him. Softboxes aren't too bad, and background muslins are "ok".

    Damaged L series lens from condensation

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    <i>He added that I should bring the lens back to him and he will buy the front element and I pay labour! I said that the lens is a Canon, and THEY will fix it because they know how. He argued that he knows too and he won't pay "Exaggerated Canon Costs" for something that he can do himself.</i><p>LOL! He has already admitted and demonstrated that he DOESN'T know what he's doing.

    Damaged L series lens from condensation

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    <i>He mentioned that this was its first time that his tech experimented with an L series lens and he took a risk and there?s nothing to do. He added that he is not responsible for damaging an already damaged gear, and showed me the disclaimer.</i><p>It's time to post the name and location of that "non-authorized canon camera repair guy", as a service to the rest of the photo community. He sounds like an incompetent jerk who should not be trusted with anybody's gear.

    How were these shots done?

    in Lighting Equipment

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    <i>They seem very clear and clean, probably leading to a good auction result.</i><p>Sean says "...yes, photos make a tremendous difference in the final bid amount. "<p>Since the pic won't be available to view on eBay for very long, Sean has OK'd its use here (I downsized it to fit photo.net's size limits, hopefully quality hasn't been compromised).<div>00DWfe-25617784.jpg.efdadc3fead6bdbd10c7aacba361d4ed.jpg</div>

    How were these shots done?

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    Well, Sean (the eBay seller) appreciates the interest, and responded to an email:<p>"The photos are taken in my living room, which has large windows to the left and behind the camera. The windows are covered by sheers (scrim). The room has a white ceiling. They were shot with a Nikon D70 on a tripod using the self timer, generally a 1-3 second exposure. The built in flash is used for a small amount of fill and a specular highlight. In the top photo you can see black velvet used to eliminate the reflection of the floor on the dial glass."

    Anyone ever heard of Millenia M-320B monolights?

    in Lighting Equipment

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    I've been buying a number of items such as background muslins, reflectors, and softboxes from Alex <a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZ2dreammaker">(2Dreammaker)</a> lately, but not lights. He is honest, and a pleasure to deal with. UPS delivered a crushed box containing a set of barndoors that literally looked like they drove the truck over the box, and Alex sent a replacement right out when UPS notified him of my complaint.<p>I've never heard of those lights, so can't say anything about them. The lights I am using are <a href="http://www.adorama.com/JTM300WB.html?searchinfo=mobilight%20300&item_no=3">JTL Mobilight 300's ($320, Adorama)</a>, 300ws monolights that can be powered by AC or by the included battery pack (JTL's version of a Quantum Turbo-compatible pack - work great with my Sunpak 120J!). JTL doesn't have the best reputation, but most of the "reviews" I find are just anecdotal references to a small handful of actual user reviews for the older JTL products which were junk.

    50mm mk I or mk II

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    I'll just repost my response to a similar question.<p>Solid build, metal mount, excellent optics (but the cheap plastic-body Mk II is just as good there), distance window, usable manual focus ring.<p>Only gripe is the focus - a bit slow, loud motor, no Full Time Manual focus in AF mode.<p>I love the 50/1.8 "Mk I" models - they can sell for twice the price of the current "Mk II". Every chance, I buy them cheap and sell for more. My last one came with a Rebel XS for a total of $50; I sold the lens alone for $150. That's half way to a better, faster, quieter, 1.4 USM with Full Time Manual!

    550EX Flash Kits

    in Lighting Equipment

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    In theory, a flash with a GN of 180 would have a range of 180' when used with an f/1.0 lens.<P>Guide Number<b> =</b> f/stop<b> x</B> flash to subject distance.<P>I don't know how much the Guide Number affects the range of the preflash system.

    550EX Flash Kits

    in Lighting Equipment

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    Where did you read that the ST-E2 has a range of 180 feet?<p>The following info at <a href="http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index3.html#wireless">PhotoNotes.org</a> says differently:<p>"The 550EX has an official transmission range of 8-10 metres (25-30 feet) when used outdoors...<br>...There's conflicting data about the ST-E2. Canon USA's spec sheet claims that the ST-E2 has the same range as the 550EX, which appears to be incorrect. Canon USA's Chuck Westfall has said that the ST-E2 actually has a range of about 3.5-5 metres (12-15 feet) when used outdoors"<p>Indoors, you will gain a little more distance, but not much.
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