After my recent photo shoot, and having learned from my mistakes – i am now a proud owner of these things:
- A new Markins Q3 ballhead (Thanks to Mike Hagens, i got free shipping as well)
- Tripod wraps – having realized that i have two options – to ditch the Alluminium 3001LC in favor of a Carbon Fiber one (better in colder temperatures, besides being a pound lighter) or to buy wraps – i went the cheaper way.
- A spare CF Card – i didnt mention this earlier, but i have heard too many stories of their CF card going bonkers. I wouldnt want to go to a photo shoot driving 2 hours before sunlight and not being able to shoot because i didnt have a spare CF card. So, i went ahead and ordered a new Sandisk Ultra III 1GB card – and got myself a free Phase One Capture One software as well.
- One other thing i didnt mention earlier is that my ND8 and CPL filters got jammed into each other, since i used both to shoot the waterfall. When i forced them apart, the retainer ring holding the filters (both of them) came out. I have fixed them back myself…however, i am not sure if this will hold in the field. I am considering the Cokin set – cheaper and easier to change in the field.
- Finally, i bought a used Novoflex focusing rail. I was hoping i could use this for shooting macros. I havent figured out yet – one of those hasty decisions. I hope i dont regret it.
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