Help me spend some money!

dansamy · 02-04-2014, 08:17 PM

Ok. I have $30 to spend at Adorama and $25 to spend at B&H. Of course, I will pony up some dough too.

I'm looking at things like flash, monopod or tripod, large case to hold more gear, maybe some different type of strap, diffuser or reflector.

What sorts of inexpensive gadgets & gizmos should I take a closer look at?

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 08:23 PM

Are you stocked with cleaning tools (rocket blower, etc.), SD-cards and spare batteries?

dansamy · 02-04-2014, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

Are you stocked with cleaning tools (rocket blower, etc.), SD-cards and spare batteries?

No cleaning tools. I have SD cards. No spare batteries for the k-5ii. I use lithium or rechargeables in the K-x.

drypenn · 02-04-2014, 08:27 PM

Flash trigger.

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by drypenn

Flash trigger.

Good idea! How about flash gels (for mixed flash & indoor light)?

j2photos · 02-04-2014, 08:37 PM

Hoya Filters, you can never have to many filters

jtkratzer · 02-04-2014, 08:38 PM

Do you have a flash? If not, get a manual flash and start learning how to provide your own light. Can be had for under $100.

dansamy · 02-04-2014, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

Do you have a flash? If not, get a manual flash and start learning how to provide your own light. Can be had for under $100.

Nope. So maybe some basic cleaning tools & a flash? Any recommendations?

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Nope. So maybe some basic cleaning tools & a flash? Any recommendations?

The usual recommendation for manual flashes is the Yongnuo YN-560II but I don't think you can get it at Adorama or B&H. It's well-built, fairly powerfull and has well-designed manual controlls.
Yongnuo YN560II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

donfenix · 02-04-2014, 08:51 PM

Giotto rocket blaster is a must have

donfenix · 02-04-2014, 08:51 PM

Oh and get also a lens pen

donfenix · 02-04-2014, 08:53 PM

IR remote is another idea

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by donfenix

Giotto rocket blaster is a must have

Originally posted by donfenix

Oh and get also a lens pen

Originally posted by donfenix

IR remote is another idea

All of the above!

Wired · 02-04-2014, 09:05 PM - **1 Like**

Gary Fong lightsphere

Honl light modifiers

love those things

j2photos · 02-04-2014, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Wired

Gary Fong lightsphere

Honl light modifiers

love those things

The lightsphere is a must have, makes flash o' so soft.

02-04-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Help me spend some money! Ok. I have $30 to spend at Adorama and $25 to spend at B&H. Of course, I will pony up some dough too. I'm looking at things like flash, monopod or tripod, large case to hold more gear, maybe some different type of strap, diffuser or reflector. What sorts of inexpensive gadgets & gizmos should I take a closer look at?

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin Are you stocked with cleaning tools (rocket blower, etc.), SD-cards and spare batteries? No cleaning tools. I have SD cards. No spare batteries for the k-5ii. I use lithium or rechargeables in the K-x.

02-04-2014, 08:27 PM	#4
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Flash trigger.

02-04-2014, 08:31 PM	#5
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by drypenn Flash trigger. Good idea! How about flash gels (for mixed flash & indoor light)?

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j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Hoya Filters, you can never have to many filters

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jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Do you have a flash? If not, get a manual flash and start learning how to provide your own light. Can be had for under $100.

02-04-2014, 08:41 PM	#8
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by jtkratzer Do you have a flash? If not, get a manual flash and start learning how to provide your own light. Can be had for under $100. Nope. So maybe some basic cleaning tools & a flash? Any recommendations?

02-04-2014, 08:46 PM	#9
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by dansamy Nope. So maybe some basic cleaning tools & a flash? Any recommendations? The usual recommendation for manual flashes is the Yongnuo YN-560II but I don't think you can get it at Adorama or B&H. It's well-built, fairly powerfull and has well-designed manual controlls. Yongnuo YN560II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

02-04-2014, 08:51 PM	#10
donfenix Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Giotto rocket blaster is a must have

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donfenix Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Oh and get also a lens pen

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donfenix Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	IR remote is another idea

02-04-2014, 09:04 PM	#13
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by donfenix Giotto rocket blaster is a must have Originally posted by donfenix Oh and get also a lens pen Originally posted by donfenix IR remote is another idea All of the above!

02-04-2014, 09:05 PM - 1 Like	#14
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Gary Fong lightsphere Honl light modifiers love those things

02-04-2014, 09:10 PM	#15
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by Wired Gary Fong lightsphere Honl light modifiers love those things The lightsphere is a must have, makes flash o' so soft.