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dennisgibson
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p.1 #1 · gadgets/gear for about $75?


My brother asked what I wanted for Christmas. He'll probably spend about $75. I'm trying to come up with a photography related present. I don't need memory cards which would've been a good one.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Dennis

Dec 02, 2008 at 03:58 AM
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p.1 #2 · gadgets/gear for about $75?


Oh boy...so many things...

Domke Vest

Little bag thingies...

Camera strap...

Bubble level...

Subscription to a magazine you don't get...

Insprirational book...

Fleece fingerless gloves for shooting...

Think about it as your $75 clams...what do you want with YOUR money.

Dec 02, 2008 at 04:01 AM
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http://www.naturescapes.net/store/product.php?productid=384&cat=67&page=1
http://www.naturescapes.net/store/product.php?productid=109&cat=67&page=1
http://www.naturescapes.net/store/home.php?cat=12

Dec 02, 2008 at 11:01 AM
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p.1 #4 · gadgets/gear for about $75?


some good ideas. I like the lenscoat body cover! although I just realized you can't have a camera strap connected to the body

Dec 02, 2008 at 06:43 PM
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magazine subscription!

Dec 02, 2008 at 07:41 PM
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I'm in the same boat. Keep them coming. Here are some of my ideas:

hand strap
quick release plates
small ball head
step up/down rings

Dec 02, 2008 at 08:19 PM
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You can use the body cover with a strap attached, it just sort of sticks out the front. I use body covers and snoot boots to cover my gear when it's otherwise more-or-less loose in my backpack - it works great. I take the covers off when I bring the gear out to use.

Dec 02, 2008 at 10:37 PM
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p.1 #8 · gadgets/gear for about $75?


My favorite. A gift certificate. If there isn't something you want today, there will be tomorrow, or some day soon!

Dec 03, 2008 at 12:28 AM
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cash.

Dec 03, 2008 at 03:16 AM
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jcolwell, I didn't realize you could use it with a strap. It looks like a great way to protect your body without having to carry it in a bag.

I found another pretty cool gadget, it's the Kirk Omnipod. It's a small pad, maybe 4-5" by about 8" with a arca-swiss type clamp on it. You can use it to rest your long lens on while shooting, ie, out a car window, leanding on a fence, etc.

Dec 03, 2008 at 09:22 PM
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dennis, I wouldn't use the camera straps to carry the body over my shoulder while the body cover is on it, as it would tend to peel off the cover. I meant that you can put the cover on the body while the straps are still attached, and then store it away. You can get a soft camera/lens case that lets you use straps while it's on the camera: http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=32&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=

Dec 04, 2008 at 12:16 PM
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jcolwell wrote:
dennis, I wouldn't use the camera straps to carry the body over my shoulder while the body cover is on it, as it would tend to peel off the cover. I meant that you can put the cover on the body while the straps are still attached, and then store it away. You can get a soft camera/lens case that lets you use straps while it's on the camera: http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=32&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=



I knew what you meant

Dec 04, 2008 at 03:33 PM
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I use this as my camera cover, it's as portable as you can get:

For Rebel bodies:
http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=zing&itemnum=510-102

For 40D/5D bodies:
http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=zing&itemnum=520-204


Dec 04, 2008 at 03:40 PM
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dennisgibson wrote:
jcolwell wrote:
dennis, I wouldn't use the camera straps ...


I knew what you meant




Dec 04, 2008 at 11:29 PM
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Google Bards as Art which is Art Morris website. Some really nice books and hard to find small stuff.......

Dec 05, 2008 at 05:01 PM

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