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Least useful accessory products for photography.
There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. -- usenet posts from gmail.com and googlemail.com are filtered out. |
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Least useful accessory products for photography.
Alan Browne wrote:
There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. There's all the stuff that comes in a 'kit' package. Here's a typical setup: # 4GB SD Memory Card (better than the typical 256K card g) # USB Card Reader for SD Memory Card # EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack -- This battery is in addition to the standard battery which is included with the manufacturer supplied accessories, so you get a total of 2 batteries in this package. # Digital Concepts Universal Digital Camera Screen Protector- Using the screen protectors alows you to protect your LCD screen from dust, dirt, fingerprints,and scratches. # Deluxe well-padded, weather-resistant, shockproof carrying case. # Three piece lens care and maintenance/cleaning kit Add also: # worthless tripod # 28-135 lens (10 year old overstock sold with a DX kit) # stupid software for downloading & organizing -- Paul Furman www.edgehill.net www.baynatives.com all google groups messages filtered due to spam |
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Least useful accessory products for photography.
"Alan Browne" wrote in message ... There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. -- usenet posts from gmail.com and googlemail.com are filtered out. 1. Has to be the Spirit Level for Hot Shoe mounting. Totally useless unless you know for certain that the plane through the hot shoe is horizontal, when the plane through the sensor is vertical. And the Sight Glass is so small that it is impossible to know that the bubble is centred. 2. The bit of string with sticky bits at either end, sold as a Lens Cap retainer. When I am taking photos the last thing I want is something dangling off the end of the lens, and getting in the way. Roy G |
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Roy G wrote:
"Alan Browne" wrote in message ... There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. 1. Has to be the Spirit Level for Hot Shoe mounting. Totally useless unless you know for certain that the plane through the hot shoe is horizontal, when the plane through the sensor is vertical. And the Sight Glass is so small that it is impossible to know that the bubble is centred. 2. The bit of string with sticky bits at either end, sold as a Lens Cap retainer. When I am taking photos the last thing I want is something dangling off the end of the lens, and getting in the way. I was thinking of both of those too, but wasn't sure they were totally useless... -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. -- usenet posts from gmail.com and googlemail.com are filtered out. |
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Paul Furman wrote:
Alan Browne wrote: There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. There's all the stuff that comes in a 'kit' package. Here's a typical setup: # 4GB SD Memory Card (better than the typical 256K card g) # USB Card Reader for SD Memory Card # EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack -- This battery is in addition to the standard battery which is included with the manufacturer supplied accessories, so you get a total of 2 batteries in this package. # Digital Concepts Universal Digital Camera Screen Protector- Using the screen protectors alows you to protect your LCD screen from dust, dirt, fingerprints,and scratches. # Deluxe well-padded, weather-resistant, shockproof carrying case. # Three piece lens care and maintenance/cleaning kit Add also: # worthless tripod # 28-135 lens (10 year old overstock sold with a DX kit) # stupid software for downloading & organizing You need something to pile in the attic or crawl space... I was thinking, though, in terms of third party widgetry... -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. -- usenet posts from gmail.com and googlemail.com are filtered out. |
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Least useful accessory products for photography.
* Alan Browne wrote :
There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". Second would be the little add on widget for the monitor on DSLR's to shade them from the sun (and I fell for that one). What really counts is what shirt or jacket you're wearing: all white - you can't see the screen. Gary Fong puffer "diffuser"? Jeez, the list of flash diffusers alone could go on and on... -- Troy Piggins |
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* Annika1980 wrote :
On Feb 4, 6:40Â*pm, Alan Browne wrote: Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. Â*With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. Â*I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". snip / My Canon ST-E2 Transmitter sees limited action, and will see even less now that I've got some Pocketwizards. Should have gone that route from the start. Keep it for your future Radio Poppers. Just got some CyberSyncs myself, couldn't afford PocketWizards. When I get some time I'll have to play with them. We can have an off-camera flash shootout. snip / Finally, I just had to have a Wacom tablet for my Photoshop work. My wife bought me one for Christmas one year, and it sits near my computer gathering dust. I suppose if I did that kind of thing all day long I might get the hang of it. So you reckon they're not worth it? Seen them regularly mentioned among PS/GIMP users, assumed they made life much easier than a mouse. -- Troy Piggins |
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Alan Browne wrote:
Paul Furman wrote: Alan Browne wrote: There are many, of course, but what are the photography products you believe or know are most useless. There's all the stuff that comes in a 'kit' package. You need something to pile in the attic or crawl space... I was thinking, though, in terms of third party widgetry... OK here's one I got, a Manfrotto Long Lens Support: http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/Product... ryid~158.html It's three parts as a kit, a mini ball-head #482, extension arm #3253 and the part that clamps on your tripod leg: Art. 035 max load 15kg. The idea is to put the mini-ball head in your camera body with a lens that has it's own mount, for better stability. It doesn't work. I thought up the idea myself then learned such a thing exists. It was about $60. It's almost sort of useful for clamping a P&S to a pipe or something but not really. Quality construction. The clamp thing is powerful. The extension arm is from the center of their big pro tripods. But it doesn't help with long lenses, there's still a little play and it's horrible trying to adjust your view with the thing on. Maybe it helps with the enormous setup in the illustration on that link. -- Paul Furman www.edgehill.net www.baynatives.com all google groups messages filtered due to spam |
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On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:35:06 -0800 (PST), Annika1980
wrote: Finally, I just had to have a Wacom tablet for my Photoshop work. My wife bought me one for Christmas one year, and it sits near my computer gathering dust. I suppose if I did that kind of thing all day long I might get the hang of it. I've purchased three Wacom tablets. Never got the hang of the first one and gave it away to a friend. Never got the hang of the second one and gave it to my daughter. Went up to visit her, and tried it again about 6 months later, and liked it. Bought the third one and feel it's indispensable for making selections. I sit there with a trackball under my right hand and the Wacom by my left (both can be used at the same time) and switch back and forth. Never did figure out why the third attempt worked so well. -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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Least useful accessory products for photography.
On Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:23:20 +1000, Troy Piggins
wrote: * Annika1980 wrote : On Feb 4, 6:40*pm, Alan Browne wrote: Top of my list is the "Expodisc" - this was originally marketed to help people nail their exposure. *With the instant feedback of digital cameras it is now marketed to help with white balance. *I guess they get good grades for a quick switch of "benefit". snip / My Canon ST-E2 Transmitter sees limited action, and will see even less now that I've got some Pocketwizards. Should have gone that route from the start. Keep it for your future Radio Poppers. Just got some CyberSyncs myself, couldn't afford PocketWizards. When I get some time I'll have to play with them. We can have an off-camera flash shootout. snip / Finally, I just had to have a Wacom tablet for my Photoshop work. My wife bought me one for Christmas one year, and it sits near my computer gathering dust. I suppose if I did that kind of thing all day long I might get the hang of it. So you reckon they're not worth it? Seen them regularly mentioned among PS/GIMP users, assumed they made life much easier than a mouse. I use the small Bamboo model with Photoshop and love it. Just for selections, though. I use my trackball for everything else. One thing I did notice: I get shoulder pain when I have a project with a lot of masking/selection activity. Switching off between my right and left hand almost eliminates that. Now I have a regular mouse plus a trackball- one on each side - when I'm not using the Wacom. Frequent switching helps a lot. -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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