Kimberly81
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Ok so I have been shooting with my Canon XSi with KIT LENS (omg) ever since I bought it. I have not upgraded a thing and it is SO TIME! I have some indoor lighting ( I usually prefer to shoot outdoors ) and I have a nice reflector, but I feel it is time for more fun stuff to play with
These are the items I have in mind, opinions, reviews, suggestions NEEDED. I am on a budget of $1000 or less:
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II $389.99
Manufacturer Description
Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible. Speedlite 580EX II Flash Highlights
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Interfit Photographic Strobies Portrait Kit for Shoe Mount Flashes $149.99
Technical Details
Interfit Photographic Strobies Flex Mount SGM400 to fit Canon 580EX /550EX Flash $7.95
Product Description
Each item in the Interfit Portrait kit uses a Flex Mount which "requires no glue, Velcro or rubber bands" to make a secure fit on your flashgun. You can easily swap between the Beauty Dish or the Globe Difuser in seconds.
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras $379.95
Product Description
A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability, the Canon EF 85mm lens produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur, thereby bringing your subject into crisp view. The ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) and fast f/1.8 aperture, meanwhile, helps the subject zip into focus in the viewfinder. And because the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, special filter effects are not affected. Best of all, the standard zoom lens--with its natural angle of view and perspective--captures the subject plainly, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. As with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty.
GRAND TOTAL FOR EVERYTHING: $927.88
These are the items I have in mind, opinions, reviews, suggestions NEEDED. I am on a budget of $1000 or less:
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II $389.99
Manufacturer Description
Further development of Canon's flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible. Speedlite 580EX II Flash Highlights
- Approximately 20 percent faster recycling time compared to 580EX
- Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity
- Max Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)
- Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras
- White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras
- Full swivel, 180 degrees in either direction
- AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR
- Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III
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Interfit Photographic Strobies Portrait Kit for Shoe Mount Flashes $149.99
Technical Details
- Provides all you need to create exactly the right lighting no matter where you are
- Includes 6 high-quality attachments with unique lighting properties
- Makes it easy to customize your standard flash unit to produce outstanding portraits
- Includes Beauty Dish, Globe Diffuser, Snoot, Barndoor, Softbox and Honeycomb Grid
- *IMPORTANT* Must be used with Strobies Flex Mount (sold separately) in order to secure attachments to flash unit
Interfit Photographic Strobies Flex Mount SGM400 to fit Canon 580EX /550EX Flash $7.95
Product Description
Each item in the Interfit Portrait kit uses a Flex Mount which "requires no glue, Velcro or rubber bands" to make a secure fit on your flashgun. You can easily swap between the Beauty Dish or the Globe Difuser in seconds.
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras $379.95
Product Description
A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability, the Canon EF 85mm lens produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur, thereby bringing your subject into crisp view. The ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) and fast f/1.8 aperture, meanwhile, helps the subject zip into focus in the viewfinder. And because the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, special filter effects are not affected. Best of all, the standard zoom lens--with its natural angle of view and perspective--captures the subject plainly, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. As with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 85mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:1.8
- Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 28 degrees (at 30 feet)
- Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 2.8 feet
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter, 2.8 inches long
- Weight: 15 ounces
GRAND TOTAL FOR EVERYTHING: $927.88
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