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frogbs posted:Cross-posting this from the canon thread. A while ago someone on here recommended a cheap alternative to the canon 580ex/430ex that was available on ebay. Does anyone remember what particular model that was? Your alternatives are basically: YongNuo 560 * Don't know much about these as far as power settings, general reliability, etc goes, but the complaints I remember hearing was that the interface on the back was kinda poopy. Vivitar 285HV * Not a lot of power settings and missing the 1/8th setting (which you can modify back in if you're ok with some soldering). Has no real sync other than a lovely proprietary port unless you go on ebay and find a metal hotshoe replacement that has a PC port (which again requires some soldering). Or if you're really adventurous you can drill into it and add a 1/8th" sync. Can't swivel its head. Literally the only thing this flash does and does well is poo poo out light. Lumopro LP160 * I have a personal bias against MPEX probably since they royally hosed up an order I had with them, leading to them lying to me and a bunch of other bullshit. So take this all with a grain of salt. Personally I think this flash has a lot of good and a lot of bad. It is well made, lots of power settings, etc. Except you're also paying a lot for what amounts to some marketing bullshit. Example above with the 1/8th" mod: you can get 3 of those female jacks for something like $4 at Radioshack. You're basically looking at a chinese flash with a better interface, and paying a premuim for it. If you were really wanted a nice flash.... Nikon SB series * I don't know much about these. They aren't being made anymore so any one you get will be off ebay. I'm sure someone else can chime in what models are recommended, but if I remember right the SB-80 is pretty bitchin.
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If you all weren't complete gear whores and just used holgas like real artists, you wouldn't even have to worry about having this discussion because scratches on that lens would just enhance your true artistic vision and expression. 
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AIIAZNSK8ER posted:Yay, my background stand is here. I got a Photoflex 12' stand. I don't know why I was so surprised by the size of a 9' roll of paper. Good thing I didn't order the 12' roll. What kind of cloth do you guys suggest I get to drape because I cant keep the roll of paper in my car all the time. You're supposed to store paper upright, seeing as when it lays down it can warp under its own weight, then you get ripples.
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