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EC-Skier
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So M&A i have about 200-300 bucks to spend on my t2i and i am wondering what i should get next. I use it for 70% video and 30% photo. I currently have the kit lens, the 50 1.8, a 135 3.5, a vivitar 285hv flash, a flycam nano, and a manfroto 501 hdv.

What do you guys think? I was thinking a wideangle probably. but what are your thoughts?
Nov 29 2011 3:58PM
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gnarpow2009
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1) get a Rain Coat for her (that's just an example)

http://the-photo-buddy.amazonwebstore.com/Camera-Rain-Cover-For-Canon-Models/M/B0016D3YJY.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle

2) Battery Grip. itll make your camera have twice the battery life. and give you a nice side shutter release.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/676247-REG/Canon_4516B001_BG_E8_Battery_Grip.html

Just my 2 cents
Nov 29 2011 4:17PM
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EC-Skier
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+k, i was thinkin of that battery grip, now i may get that rain cover anyway
Nov 29 2011 5:34PM
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gnarpow2009
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Thanks. For me the Rain Cover is just piece of mind. You can find them for really cheap on: B&Hphoto.com and they have great customer service.
Nov 29 2011 5:37PM
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Sklar
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rain cover:

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Battery grip, i have this one and it works great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QZ6SIY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003R02OFO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EPPE7Q1B3M5EFMCJ8SH
Nov 29 2011 5:42PM
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gnarpow2009
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^^^ haha YES!!! thats a real man!!
Nov 29 2011 5:46PM
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EC-Skier
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muchas gracias
Nov 29 2011 7:37PM
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the.cheat
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if you feel lacking in audio you could get a mic
Nov 29 2011 8:36PM
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eheath
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save up another 200-300 and get a tokina 11-16 or canon 70-200 f4L depending if you want tele or wide.
Nov 29 2011 10:23PM
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gnarpow2009
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Don't get me wrong i LOVE the Canon 70-200 F4 its just that for what we do (action shots) F4 doesnt cut it sometimes. Not saying i would rather but Tamron's 70-200 F2.8 is a good choice for anyone with a thin wallet. I've hear a lot of good things about his lens from a couple Sports Photographers.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/539396-REG/Tamron_AF001C_700_70_200mm_f_2_8_Di_LD.html
Nov 29 2011 10:56PM
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blatt
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You can get a used 50mm f/1.4 for like $280

Rode videomic for $150 new

Heath brings up a valid point as well, 2 very boss lenses. I would also add sachtler ace to the save up list.

glidecam 2000 pro is $300 new

Nov 29 2011 11:33PM
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steezysteeze
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Imo, get a knockoff battery grip. Payed $60 shipped and it came with two batteries. Works perfectly and I don't have to work about breaking it because if anything happens, I can replace it cheaply.
Nov 30 2011 6:28AM
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EC-Skier
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+k to everyone and thanks for the ideas
Nov 30 2011 10:05AM
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EC-Skier
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also, can someone defend this lens? Is it worth it to get that over the canon f/4? I have heard people say great things about tamron, and some say some bad things about tamron
Nov 30 2011 10:16AM
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EC-Skier
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bump. thinking about a 2nd part battery grip, 2 batteries and a rode mic. keep saving for a lens
Dec 2 2011 9:14AM
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