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I have a wireless remote on the way.

FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release

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Will be ordering a green (the size and style) Pod.

The (Green) Pod

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Want to buy a Joby GorillaPod but not sure which one to get. The Hybrid or the SLR Zoom model.

GorillaPod Hybrid

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Flash diffuser (for on-board flash). I had one on my Oly 2100UZi. It just snapped around the lens barrel. Not sure if I need a diffuser or a flash bounce. This would be for indoor close ups using the flash. I'm having a hard time finding something for an onboard flash. Here is a flash bounce I found. Any opinions and ideas of what to look at? Bounce or diffuser?

Pop Up Bounce

Thanks!

Monica
 
Monicakm said:
Monicakm wrote:

I have a wireless remote on the way.

FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release

-----------------------------------------------------

Will be ordering a green (the size and style) Pod.

The (Green) Pod

----------------------------------------------

Want to buy a Joby GorillaPod but not sure which one to get. The Hybrid or the SLR Zoom model.

GorillaPod Hybrid

----------------------------------------------

Flash diffuser (for on-board flash). I had one on my Oly 2100UZi. It just snapped around the lens barrel. Not sure if I need a diffuser or a flash bounce. This would be for indoor close ups using the flash. I'm having a hard time finding something for an onboard flash. Here is a flash bounce I found. Any opinions and ideas of what to look at? Bounce or diffuser?

Pop Up Bounce

Thanks!

Monica
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I did not realize we could use wireless remote with the sx50... is that just something I have not found in the menu? Let me know how it goes. I am interested.

I think I would get the SLR gorilla pod.. the hybrid looks small to me.

also interested what you find for pop up flash...

I will be following this post.


gus
 
What on earth happened to the rest of my message? :o

Gus, did you see anything other than the mention of the wireless remote?

I had a list of 3 more accessories I'm considering and I KNOW they were there when I posted it originally :o

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Monica/SX50
 
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This is all I see of my original post:

>>>I have a wireless remote on the way.

>>>FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release

Gus, a remote for the SX50 has to have a transmitter and a receiver. I read all 162 reviews on B&H. It's highly recommended.

I have a (red) Pod and need the green one that has the off-set mount for cameras with large zooms.

Not sure whether to get the Hybrid or the SLR-Zoom size GorillaPod. My camera is 1.8lbs. The Hybrid is good for "up to" 2.2lbs. The SLR-Zoom model holds up to 6.6 lbs

No idea if I need a flash bounce or diffuser and am looking for ideas.
 
Well, I've spent the last several hours researching the following accessories for my SX50 and bought them. B&H and Adorama were the same price, free shipping and no tax. I may have gone one size higher than I needed with the GorillaPod but I'd rather it be more strength than I need than too light weight.

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Monica/SX50
 

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Monica,

You posted your links in the signature area on your original post.

If you click your signature to open it you will see the links.

You just have to make sure you post your message/links above the signature area in the text box.
 
Britney Elvis said:
Britney Elvis wrote:
I did not realize we could use wireless remote with the sx50... is that just something I have not found in the menu? Let me know how it goes. I am interested.
I think I would get the SLR gorilla pod.. the hybrid looks small to me.
also interested what you find for pop up flash...
I will be following this post.
gus
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How about a clear lens protector/filter? Twice now I have forgotten to put the cap back on, simply because I haven't used a lens cap in about 10 years :(

I had a simple clear filter on all my Ricoh lenses
 
diane143 said:
diane143 wrote:

How about a clear lens protector/filter? Twice now I have forgotten to put the cap back on, simply because I haven't used a lens cap in about 10 years :(

I had a simple clear filter on all my Ricoh lenses
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I already have a UV filter for protection. Also a polarizer filter and a lens hood.
 
Monicakm said:
Monicakm wrote:
Monicakm said:
diane143 wrote:

How about a clear lens protector/filter? Twice now I have forgotten to put the cap back on, simply because I haven't used a lens cap in about 10 years :(

I had a simple clear filter on all my Ricoh lenses
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I already have a UV filter for protection. Also a polarizer filter and a lens hood.
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I will Hossam. I'm anxious to get it. Had a remote with an Olympus cam and sorely missed it with my Canons S3. That's mainly why I bought the two different tripods (for hands free shooting).
 
diane143 said:
diane143 wrote:

How about a clear lens protector/filter? Twice now I have forgotten to put the cap back on, simply because I haven't used a lens cap in about 10 years :(

I had a simple clear filter on all my Ricoh lenses
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I never use them. First thing I bought was the lens hood. It's always on, except with the filter adapter and polarizer - unfortunately the adapter I got doesn't allow for the hood to be mounted at the same time.
 
Will this remote also work with e SX40? Its a great price! Ive used remote shutter releases before on my DSLR's and work great to eliminate shake so to say. Long zoom shots and macro basically buy I always frame first. I dont understand the benefit of being away from the cam 50' though. Admittedly I understand the value of the remote but apparently don't know how you can really exploit it. Any help would be great. I wanna get one but Im so pleased with the IS now on my 40 (I really dont do Macro) how can I use it in creative ways? Even a link would help. Im learning so much here and thank you all.

Mark
 
brucehawsker said:
brucehawsker wrote:

I've got the smaller gorillapod which is wonderful for the sx50
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Which model do you have? I have the original that I bought for my SD950, and it seems a little flimsy for the SX50. Or maybe it was because I was using it on my deck railing.
 
Globemstr3 said:
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Will this remote also work with e SX40?
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Mark,

The mini-port is a new feature on the SX50 and it is here that remote release receivers and cable releases are connected. Unfortunately the SX40 does not have one and I don't remember anyone coming up with a compatible solution for that camera. If it's just my memory, maybe someone figured out something and will chime in, but I don't know how it would be connected.

Ed
 
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