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After countless threads that I never should have made on TPF, and a realization that I don't need so much crap, I've finally figured out what I ACTUALLY need. [thanks kuni + a bunch of people for completely shutting me down before I wasted any money.
I don't need lighting kits, filters, new goodies, etc. What I actually need is....
A tripod, a monopod, a 50mm/35mm fast prime, and a teleconverter.
I'm sick and tired of using a table, and books, and whatnot to hold my camera for portraits, light painting, etc. A tripod is a must.
Much of my shooting is sports and threater shots where a monopod is best.
I've been doing so many portraits and performances that I've reaized that 18-55mm does not cut it in low light and sharpness.
I can't exactly be on the field during games, so I need some extra reach.
TRIPOD + HEAD
First of all, when you guys use tripods, you lean over, correct? But how much is too much? I need a somewhat tall tripod, but it doesn't need to be able to match my height [6'2"]
Ballhead vs 3-way?
I have no idea. Needs to support atleast 80-200mm + gripped D90 + flash + some of my weight, sturdy. Somewhat heavy is fine, not like depleted uranium heavy, but enough to resist wind. Somewhat tall??
Not sure about a head, the only reason for the ball head would be for portrait orientation.
MONOPOD
Looking at these:
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 681B Monopod (Black) | 681B | B&H
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 682B Monopod (Black) | 682B | B&H
Gitzo | G1564 Studex Monopod | G1564 | B&H Photo Video
FAST PRIME
50mm
Nikon | Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Autofocus Lens | 1902 | B&H
Nikon | Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens | 2137 | B&H
35mm [distortion?? big concern.]
Nikon | Wide Angle AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D Autofocus Lens | 1923
Nikon | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens | 2183 | B&H Photo Video
TELECONVERTER
for sure, unless somebody else can find a better one, that AF's with AF-D [screw]
Kenko | 1.4x Teleplus Pro 300 DG Teleconverter | K14PRO300DGN
I don't need lighting kits, filters, new goodies, etc. What I actually need is....
A tripod, a monopod, a 50mm/35mm fast prime, and a teleconverter.
I'm sick and tired of using a table, and books, and whatnot to hold my camera for portraits, light painting, etc. A tripod is a must.
Much of my shooting is sports and threater shots where a monopod is best.
I've been doing so many portraits and performances that I've reaized that 18-55mm does not cut it in low light and sharpness.
I can't exactly be on the field during games, so I need some extra reach.
TRIPOD + HEAD
First of all, when you guys use tripods, you lean over, correct? But how much is too much? I need a somewhat tall tripod, but it doesn't need to be able to match my height [6'2"]
Ballhead vs 3-way?
I have no idea. Needs to support atleast 80-200mm + gripped D90 + flash + some of my weight, sturdy. Somewhat heavy is fine, not like depleted uranium heavy, but enough to resist wind. Somewhat tall??
Not sure about a head, the only reason for the ball head would be for portrait orientation.
MONOPOD
Looking at these:
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 681B Monopod (Black) | 681B | B&H
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 682B Monopod (Black) | 682B | B&H
Gitzo | G1564 Studex Monopod | G1564 | B&H Photo Video
FAST PRIME
50mm
Nikon | Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Autofocus Lens | 1902 | B&H
Nikon | Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens | 2137 | B&H
35mm [distortion?? big concern.]
Nikon | Wide Angle AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D Autofocus Lens | 1923
Nikon | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens | 2183 | B&H Photo Video
TELECONVERTER
for sure, unless somebody else can find a better one, that AF's with AF-D [screw]
Kenko | 1.4x Teleplus Pro 300 DG Teleconverter | K14PRO300DGN