Is this a good impulse buy? Caution: you might want one too... (not spamming here)

12 years 10 months ago #103374 by chasrich
OK... I like little kits. I like buying things on impulse a lot. My marriage is not endangered in any way if I just get this. I could easily live without this but why would I do that... Tell me if this seems like a "too good to pass on" deal. Thanks.

shop.retrevo.com/m/dailydeal?prodid=rd-s28.RVO-20110701-3

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #103378 by Nikonjan
Do you do a lot of shooting for ebay or the like? I see you get $10 if you refer a friend.

www.betterphoto.com?nikonjan
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12 years 10 months ago - 12 years 10 months ago #103382 by Baydream
It looks like a safe buy - very low price - "Those with low expectations are rarely disappointed".

www.resellerratings.com/search/Retrevo.com

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 10 months ago #103386 by photobod
You cant lose at that price Charles, if I didnt already have a lighting set up I would buy it.

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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn

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12 years 10 months ago #103400 by chasrich

Nikonjan wrote: Do you do a lot of shooting for ebay or the like? I see you get $10 if you refer a friend.


Leave it to you to point that out. I had just finished writing my topic as a joke when I saw that referral notice on the page. OK - I admit it... I am a shameful spammer too. :unsure:

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #103404 by Baydream

chasrich wrote:

Nikonjan wrote: Do you do a lot of shooting for ebay or the like? I see you get $10 if you refer a friend.


Leave it to you to point that out. I had just finished writing my topic as a joke when I saw that referral notice on the page. OK - I admit it... I am a shameful spammer too. :unsure:

Alex will penalize you 10 points. :whistle:

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 10 months ago #103410 by KCook
The "camera stand" appears useless. But the lights are tempting at that price. Nearest light deal I found on Amazon was this -

2 non-flash lights with stands and reflectors

Kelly Cook

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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12 years 10 months ago #103434 by MLKstudios
This is a better one:

www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_cocoon_70/rm1013

You can use ANY light. Desk lamps, window light, etc.

:)

Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"

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12 years 10 months ago #103440 by chasrich

Baydream wrote:

chasrich wrote:

Nikonjan wrote: Do you do a lot of shooting for ebay or the like? I see you get $10 if you refer a friend.


Leave it to you to point that out. I had just finished writing my topic as a joke when I saw that referral notice on the page. OK - I admit it... I am a shameful spammer too. :unsure:

Alex will penalize you 10 points. :whistle:


10 POINTS - Really, I can be punished 10 points. If that is true... Please everyone must contact me about losing weight while working at home. :thumbsup:

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“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #103442 by chasrich

MLKstudios wrote: This is a better one:

www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_cocoon_70/rm1013

You can use ANY light. Desk lamps, window light, etc.

:)


Interesting idea. Thanks Mathew. :thumbsup:

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #103496 by effron
Phooey. I was disappointed when I saw that cheapo light kit. I was expecting a D3X and the lens trifecta, what would have been an impressive impulse purchase...........:P

Why so serious?
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12 years 10 months ago #104640 by photobod
Did you buy it Charles

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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn

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12 years 10 months ago #104652 by chasrich

photobod wrote: Did you buy it Charles


The impulse passed. It's well that it did. I have several of my impulse buys waiting for me to go play with them. I hate working on a big backlog... :woohoo:

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 10 months ago #104692 by lucky1one
When I visited IKEA last week, I came across this instant light tent for $10 :thumbsup: You could even modify it by removing the blue material at the base and replacing it with a piece of plexiglass and translucent material. Then prop the whole thing on a framed structure of some kind (PVC?). That way you can aim another light from below.

Children's tent


-George


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12 years 10 months ago #104792 by Scotty

photobod wrote: Did you buy it Charles


Photobud, killing your eyes one post at a time.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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