Need Expert Advice on this items... :-)

[silence_xx]

Hi,

I've been buying some stuff for my new studio and I need some advice/opinion or comments on theses items. If anyone have bad experience or good with it.

I'm very confused on choosing the best stands in Manfrotto, so much choices. Perhaps you guys can help me make the best choice. My needs:steel heavy duty stand, Good Boom that can take a good load. Max: 300$ Per stands.

Do you think there is some Items that are not included with manfrotto stands that I need to know when buying it? For example do they include Stand Adapter - 1-1/8" to 5/8" with the booms??


I know it's a big list but I need need some feedback from other people.
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1x Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
1x Canon E 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1x Canon EW-83F Lens Hood for 24-70mm
1x Nikon 77mm UV Filter
2x Canon NP-E3 NI-MH Battery Pack
3x Scandisk Extremme III 1GB CF Card
1x Canon Remote Switch Adapter T3
2x Photogenic Powerlight 1250DRC
2x Photogenic Powerlight 2500DRC
1x Photoflex Med OctoDome3 5' With inserts
1x Photoflex disc holder Telescopic
1x Photolex 41x74' Oval Reversible White & Silver
1x Photoflex Photogenic OctoDome Connector (Speed Ring)
1x Photoflex LiteDome 16x22x13'' Small
2x Photoflex LiteDome 24x32x17'' Medium
2x Photoflex LiteDome 54x72x32'' Extra Large
3x Photoflex Photogenic Connector (Speed Ring)
3x Manfrotto A700 Junior Boom Stand ( Is this only BOOM or it can be vertical normal stand too?)
3x Manfrotto G200 Large Sand Bag (12kg)
2x Manfrotto Junior Boom Arm ( Does that fit into de A700 Junior Boom ? )
1x Manfrotto Mighty Baby Stand A450
1x Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head
1x Manfrotto 475B Pro Digital Geard Tripod Black
1x Pelican 1510 Case Black
1x Pelican 1660 Case Black
2x Pelican Peli Lock
2x LaCie 320GB d2 Triple Interface BIG DISK FW800/400 & USB 2.0 ( One for Backup )
1x LaCie Electron 22'' Blue IV CRT
1x Epson P-2000 Photo Viwer 40GB Digital Photo Storage Viewer


I am using PhaseOne Pro. Anyone already working with a remote capturing setting?

[another view]

That's a lot of stuff!

Have you checked the review section on this site? I'm sure at least all of your Canon questions would be answered. The only comments I have (being a Nikon shooter) are:

I have the Photoflex disc holder boom and it works well, but a friend has one that grabs the edges of the reflector frame. Seems to work better than mine but I can't remember who made his.

Pelican boxes are nice and the ultimate in protection, but probably overkill for a lot of situations. They're pretty big and bulky compared to soft-sided bags for how much equipment they will carry.

[silence_xx]

That's a lot of stuff!

Have you checked the review section on this site? I'm sure at least all of your Canon questions would be answered. The only comments I have (being a Nikon shooter) are:

I have the Photoflex disc holder boom and it works well, but a friend has one that grabs the edges of the reflector frame. Seems to work better than mine but I can't remember who made his.

Pelican boxes are nice and the ultimate in protection, but probably overkill for a lot of situations. They're pretty big and bulky compared to soft-sided bags for how much equipment they will carry.

My bigger problem here is I don't know exactly the best stands I would need for these monolights and big softbox. I prefer sticking in the Avenger Manfrotto series but wish one would you suggest?? ( it's for studio )

Thank you

[eminaddiesmom]

my advice on stands is this. Make sure they have a heavy duty rating and come with air cushion. That way, if you forget and loosen them without holding on to the top, they won't just fall and bust your lights. Just my advice. Not sure about the other equipment, but I use a Cannon Digi Rebel and love it. I'm planning on purchasing the 20 D and using the rebel as my back up soon

Erika