Nathan Hoover
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Looks very nice. It was $16.99 plus $4.99 shipping to the US for the Red (large) one.
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Henry Caron
Veteran Member
Plastic bag, it is a must have here in Canada for when you come in from the cold. Always have one in my pocket.
Doug Pitts
Senior Member
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...there is also "warm" expodisc that works great as well!
...there is also "warm" expodisc that works great as well!
Steve Sheppard
Leading Member
It wasn't a pringles can but I can't remember what it came on. But it is essentially the same thing. You have to get careful to get the right kind of lid. You can see though the lid but it is kind of white. You can try different types of lids.
Yes I just hold it over the front of the lens like a cap. I take the hood off. I set the exposure for the lighting, place it on the lenses like a cap hit the WB button on the front of the E-1 and get an almost perfect WB everything.
The next time I go to the grocery store I will look for whatever it is that I am using and let you know. It really works well though. The reason I do it that way is because it's just easy to carry.
Steve
Yes I just hold it over the front of the lens like a cap. I take the hood off. I set the exposure for the lighting, place it on the lenses like a cap hit the WB button on the front of the E-1 and get an almost perfect WB everything.
The next time I go to the grocery store I will look for whatever it is that I am using and let you know. It really works well though. The reason I do it that way is because it's just easy to carry.
Steve
My white card is about 4x6, fits in most photo bags pretty easily but I am always open to ideas!
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http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-300, FL-36, 14-45, 40-150, 50-200
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Theresa Kelly
http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-300, FL-36, 14-45, 40-150, 50-200
Hokuto
Senior Member
very cheap but handy for off-camera flash.
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jtsmall
Senior Member
... your 300mm looks awesome!
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England Kev
Senior Member
or gaffer tape
or roadie tape
or 100mph tape.
It has so many names, but I think it was originally called Duct tape, which became duck!
or roadie tape
or 100mph tape.
It has so many names, but I think it was originally called Duct tape, which became duck!
Steve Sheppard
Leading Member
My sweet darling wife goes to the grocery store by herself most of the time, but the next time I go I will look for an item that has a top that can be used. If you can get the right top it's amazing what great WB you can get with the E-1 and the very handy one touch button. It's a lot more complicated with my new Canon equipment. I have to shoot a photo, go into the menu, select a photo (which I just shot) then set it as the white balance. I sold a bunch of Nikon stuff to get the Canon equipment (in the last few weeks) and Nikon was easier, but Olympus is by far easier to set. I have found that Olympus is much easier to use in a lot of ways. But the Canon gives me really good files even at 1600. The problem is the learning curve. I still hate having two systems. Where's that E-X.
Steve
Steve
My white card is about 4x6, fits in most photo bags pretty easily
but I am always open to ideas!
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Theresa Kelly
http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-300, FL-36, 14-45, 40-150, 50-200
draydur
Senior Member
Sometimes I'm a minimalist and have trouble juggling a TC.
I found these and can carry my 2x tc and also drop my 1.4 in this with no worries.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=11443729&parent_category_rn=4500659&vcat=
cheap and effective. Just make sure it's clean ! could probably carry the 14-54 if you wanted too.
Maybe add a micro-fiber rag as a wrap ( no lint) to protect and keep the dust off.
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Draydur
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-- All things considered, the final image is all that matters.
I found these and can carry my 2x tc and also drop my 1.4 in this with no worries.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=11443729&parent_category_rn=4500659&vcat=
cheap and effective. Just make sure it's clean ! could probably carry the 14-54 if you wanted too.
Maybe add a micro-fiber rag as a wrap ( no lint) to protect and keep the dust off.
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Draydur
(Mike Lowery) - SF bay area, CA, USA
http://www.pbase.com/draydur
-- All things considered, the final image is all that matters.
Bill Creech
Senior Member
Theresa K,
Enjoyed reading this Cool Thread.
If I may as a visitor from another forum add my list of low cost accessories for your Camera.
This is a list of low cost Camera Gifts that I have or are on my wish list. List may contain some good gift ideas for the photographer on your gift list.
- Spudz Cloth Clip-on Micro Fibre Cleaning Cloth for Lenses, eye glasses, etc, cleaning cloth is held in a small bag with clip, be sure to get the 18% Gray Clothe version to use as a Gray Card, about $5 for the 6x6” great to clip on your key ring or about $12 for larger 10x10” great for the Camera Bag. See for list of retailers or mail-order at http://www.alpineproducts.com/spudzonline or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- LensPen Lens Cleaner Nikon pen about $15 http://www.nikonusa.com or non-Nikon $8.95 http://www.LensPen.com or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Graffer's Tape $7.95 at many photo stores (NO Duct Tape Please)
- Table top tripod w/ ballhead $10-20, Sunpak 20003 http://www.sunpak.com and others or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
(Note: I like the Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) their version of the Linhof Monomatic, you can add a head for about $20. )
- TrekPod, it is a Walking Staff, it's a Monopod, it's a Tripod, and it has MagMount, $140. see http://www.trek-tech.com/ or see http://www.bhphoto.com (Note: not low cost, but high on neat / cool factor. BTW, it is on my wish list.)
- UPstrap can be used on photography equipment as a non-slip shoulder strap or camera neck strap, $20-30 + shipping. See http://upstrap.com/ or see http://www.adorama.com
- Sima CapKeeper Lens Cap Keeper Leash $1.95; leash glues to lens cap on one end and attaches to camera (type 1) or lens (type 2) http://www.simacorp.com or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- PCMCIA CF card reader about $10 http://www.Sandisk.com or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Card Readers about $10 - $20 or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Coin LED Light (ASP Sapphire Light) for lighting your camera in dark photo situations, attaches to key chain or camera bag by a small clip, (get true blue light for night photography), £12.99 and free delivery in UK, http://www.sapphirelight.co.uk/home.htm or $12-15 in US, see http://www.productwizard.com/aspmicrolights.html (Note: Many others available, try google, but I like the ASP Sapphire Light best.)
- Coffee Cup with DPReview Logo $12-14, see http://dpreview.com/misc/merchandise.asp (Note: They also have Hats and T-Shirts. Helps support your DPReview Forum web site.)
- Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for Select Flashes creates a diffused bare bulb effect, about $16-20. see http://www.stofen.com/Store/Products.htm or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- LumiQuest Pocket Bounce, Ultimate Bounce, Soft Screen and Soft Box Flash System Attachments, $20-$30, see http://www.lumiquest.com/ or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Battery Pouch for 4 AA Batteries or 1- Li-ion battery, protective nylon with Velcro closure and velco strap for attaching to camera strap $5 + $1 shipping each, see http://drifterbag.com/battery.htm
- Small protective nylon Pouches with plastic zipper closure for holding small items in your camera bag, small coin 3”x5” is $4 + shipping each will hold a PCMCIA reader, to large 10”x13” for $7 + Shipping, see http://drifterbag.com/pouch.htm (Note: you can also use padded cosmetic pouches from Dept Stores for extra protection.)
- Giottos Rocket Air Blower small is about $9 or med is about $10 or larger is $16 http://www.Giottos.com or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- Lens Cases Nylon padded protective case to protect your extra lenses, attach to your camera bag or stores in your camera bag; TamRac, LowePro, Adorama, etc. $10-20, see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
See my thread for photographs of many of these...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=15989887
Happy Holidays!
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Cheers, Bill Creech
Houston, TX
http://www.pbase.com/billcreech (pbase supporter)
FCAS Member #90
D 7 0, C P 9 9 0, C P 5 0 0 0 (see profile for rest)
'Once you can accept the universe as 'matter expanding into nothing that is something', wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.' --Albert Einstein
Enjoyed reading this Cool Thread.
If I may as a visitor from another forum add my list of low cost accessories for your Camera.
This is a list of low cost Camera Gifts that I have or are on my wish list. List may contain some good gift ideas for the photographer on your gift list.
- Spudz Cloth Clip-on Micro Fibre Cleaning Cloth for Lenses, eye glasses, etc, cleaning cloth is held in a small bag with clip, be sure to get the 18% Gray Clothe version to use as a Gray Card, about $5 for the 6x6” great to clip on your key ring or about $12 for larger 10x10” great for the Camera Bag. See for list of retailers or mail-order at http://www.alpineproducts.com/spudzonline or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- LensPen Lens Cleaner Nikon pen about $15 http://www.nikonusa.com or non-Nikon $8.95 http://www.LensPen.com or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Graffer's Tape $7.95 at many photo stores (NO Duct Tape Please)
- Table top tripod w/ ballhead $10-20, Sunpak 20003 http://www.sunpak.com and others or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- POD Camera Platform (Bean Bag Pod), 3”- 5" Diameter bases available, 2" Thick, has A 1/4 x 20 Screw Thread for Securing Your Camera, useful for when you need stability but can’t use a Tri-pod for Mono-Pod, $14-$17. see http://www.thepod.ca/index.html or http://www.adorama.com search on "bean bag pod"
(Note: I like the Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) their version of the Linhof Monomatic, you can add a head for about $20. )
- TrekPod, it is a Walking Staff, it's a Monopod, it's a Tripod, and it has MagMount, $140. see http://www.trek-tech.com/ or see http://www.bhphoto.com (Note: not low cost, but high on neat / cool factor. BTW, it is on my wish list.)
- UPstrap can be used on photography equipment as a non-slip shoulder strap or camera neck strap, $20-30 + shipping. See http://upstrap.com/ or see http://www.adorama.com
- Sima CapKeeper Lens Cap Keeper Leash $1.95; leash glues to lens cap on one end and attaches to camera (type 1) or lens (type 2) http://www.simacorp.com or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- PCMCIA CF card reader about $10 http://www.Sandisk.com or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Card Readers about $10 - $20 or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Coin LED Light (ASP Sapphire Light) for lighting your camera in dark photo situations, attaches to key chain or camera bag by a small clip, (get true blue light for night photography), £12.99 and free delivery in UK, http://www.sapphirelight.co.uk/home.htm or $12-15 in US, see http://www.productwizard.com/aspmicrolights.html (Note: Many others available, try google, but I like the ASP Sapphire Light best.)
- Coffee Cup with DPReview Logo $12-14, see http://dpreview.com/misc/merchandise.asp (Note: They also have Hats and T-Shirts. Helps support your DPReview Forum web site.)
- Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for Select Flashes creates a diffused bare bulb effect, about $16-20. see http://www.stofen.com/Store/Products.htm or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- LumiQuest Pocket Bounce, Ultimate Bounce, Soft Screen and Soft Box Flash System Attachments, $20-$30, see http://www.lumiquest.com/ or http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
- Battery Pouch for 4 AA Batteries or 1- Li-ion battery, protective nylon with Velcro closure and velco strap for attaching to camera strap $5 + $1 shipping each, see http://drifterbag.com/battery.htm
- Small protective nylon Pouches with plastic zipper closure for holding small items in your camera bag, small coin 3”x5” is $4 + shipping each will hold a PCMCIA reader, to large 10”x13” for $7 + Shipping, see http://drifterbag.com/pouch.htm (Note: you can also use padded cosmetic pouches from Dept Stores for extra protection.)
- Giottos Rocket Air Blower small is about $9 or med is about $10 or larger is $16 http://www.Giottos.com or see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com .
- Lens Cases Nylon padded protective case to protect your extra lenses, attach to your camera bag or stores in your camera bag; TamRac, LowePro, Adorama, etc. $10-20, see http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphoto.com
See my thread for photographs of many of these...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=15989887
Happy Holidays!
--
Cheers, Bill Creech
Houston, TX
http://www.pbase.com/billcreech (pbase supporter)
FCAS Member #90
D 7 0, C P 9 9 0, C P 5 0 0 0 (see profile for rest)
'Once you can accept the universe as 'matter expanding into nothing that is something', wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.' --Albert Einstein
draydur
Senior Member
Nice list,,,
I don't think they'll be wanting the Giotto rocket blower for the oly dslr's but maybe the more consciences would find it a great tool to blow off lenses,
( I use one to clean my 20d sensor and it is a real blast ,,, LOL)
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Draydur
(Mike Lowery) - SF bay area, CA, USA
http://www.pbase.com/draydur
-- All things considered, the final image is all that matters.
I don't think they'll be wanting the Giotto rocket blower for the oly dslr's but maybe the more consciences would find it a great tool to blow off lenses,
( I use one to clean my 20d sensor and it is a real blast ,,, LOL)
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Draydur
(Mike Lowery) - SF bay area, CA, USA
http://www.pbase.com/draydur
-- All things considered, the final image is all that matters.
Bill Creech
Senior Member
Draydur,
My bad I forgot, of course the Gitto is not for an Oly DSLR, but for external camera and lense cleaning. Plus you can clean your laptop keyboard.
Thanks for the reminder. For other cameras it is a must.
Cheers, Bill
Cheers, Bill Creech
Houston, TX
http://www.pbase.com/billcreech (pbase supporter)
FCAS Member #90
D 7 0, C P 9 9 0, C P 5 0 0 0 (see profile for rest)
'Once you can accept the universe as 'matter expanding into nothing that is something', wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.' --Albert Einstein
My bad I forgot, of course the Gitto is not for an Oly DSLR, but for external camera and lense cleaning. Plus you can clean your laptop keyboard.
Thanks for the reminder. For other cameras it is a must.
Cheers, Bill
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Cheers, Bill Creech
Houston, TX
http://www.pbase.com/billcreech (pbase supporter)
FCAS Member #90
D 7 0, C P 9 9 0, C P 5 0 0 0 (see profile for rest)
'Once you can accept the universe as 'matter expanding into nothing that is something', wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.' --Albert Einstein
David Hughes124436
Veteran Member
A lenshood for all my cameras would be great.
Note for makers: that means a lenshood for my P&S. OK?
Note for makers: that means a lenshood for my P&S. OK?
but c'mon, imagine how it would LOOK!
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Theresa Kelly
http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-3OO, FL-5O, 14-45, 4O-15O, 5O-2OO
thanks for joining in on the fun!
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Theresa Kelly
http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-3OO, FL-5O, 14-45, 4O-15O, 5O-2OO
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Theresa Kelly
http://theresak.smugmug.com/
Oly E-3OO, FL-5O, 14-45, 4O-15O, 5O-2OO
Douglas Palmer
Senior Member
http://www.birdsasart.com/accs.html#BEAMER
Regards
Doug
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Doug
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Mark Thornton
Senior Member
A good mount cutter is essential for quick and easy framing of your photographs to a high standard.
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