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Tax return money came in!

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SassySloth
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Decided i'd put a chunk of it into my camera gear pool.

What should i pick up that would benefit me or be the best to get. Im not sure what to get.
Current setup.

Canon T2i
Tokina 11-16 2.8
Canon 50mm 1.8
Canon 70-200 4.0
Rode Videomic w/ Deadcat
Battery Grip
Video Light
Giottos mtl3361b Tripod legs
Weifeng WF-717AH Fluid Head.

SO what should i add to my setup. My budget im thinking is about 500. I can go a little more though.

Thanks guys. +K for all help and suggestions.
Apr 19 2013 11:11PM
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NPF
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glidecam?
Apr 19 2013 11:22PM
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edai
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Yea this would be a good investment if you think it would be of use to you.

Maybe some type of lighting or dolly system?
Apr 20 2013 12:00AM
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dialedinmedia
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pretty solid set up
Apr 20 2013 1:47AM
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erikK
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i'd say glidecam if you're into that. if not, a zoom in the 24-70 range could be a nice compliment to your setup for sure. maybe even a couple more primes - 24 and a 35 would be nice
Apr 20 2013 3:02AM
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p.hawks
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glidecam, legacy 35mm/28mm/24mm, and then batteries, sd cards and/or quick releases if you have any left
Apr 20 2013 9:22AM
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Mag
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What is your current setup not doing for you?
Apr 20 2013 1:33PM
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SassySloth
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I enjoy my setup. I feel i need something to fill that 16-50mm void though but im not sure. I wanted to see what you guys thought would be best. I may go the glidecam route but i enjoy using my Fig Rig when following.

Another thing is i've always wanted a decent SD, tape camera. Like a VX, DVX. Just something to have fun with.
Apr 20 2013 2:50PM
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Mag
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Ah got you, maybe a 17/18 to 50-55? There's a lot I good ones out there so it depends what you're after.

Please don't get an sd tape cam haha

I'd much rather a good standard zoom over a glidecam, but I'm sure you'd know what you need.
Apr 20 2013 3:03PM
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SassySloth
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Haha only if i found one hella cheap.

Yea im gonna look around for that mid-range lens. Though if i did i'd want a glidecam because Fig rig is only really good from the 11-16. Anything more and a glidecam is needed.
Apr 20 2013 3:09PM
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Bmo.
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Glidecam 2000 + sigma 30mm 1.4
Apr 20 2013 3:14PM
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SassySloth
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What about a body upgrade?

Also i'd like to get into client work and weddings soon. Other tools needed for that?
Apr 20 2013 5:44PM
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Mag
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Not much to upgrade to for 500$ extra.

Weddings the general idea is you need FAST glass, your 50 would work, but the 70-200 wouldn't, and I'm not sure if the 11-16 would, and I can't imagine it getting much use there.

Brandon's suggestion sounds pretty good, hate how tight the sigma is(both mount and focus ring) but it's amazing for the price
Apr 20 2013 5:48PM
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Bmo.
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how do you know my name? haha
Apr 20 2013 5:53PM
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Mag
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The principles of detection tell me that you're a dumbass.

It's in your sig+probably plastered somewhere else, most people's names are really easy to find.
Apr 20 2013 5:56PM
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Bmo.
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Haha just realized that
Apr 20 2013 6:14PM
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SassySloth
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Found a Sigma 30mm DC HSM f1.4 for 280. Pick er up?
Apr 21 2013 6:15PM
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Bmo.
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ya. unless its in perfect condition, try and get it down to 250
Apr 21 2013 6:30PM
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Mag
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Ask if it front/back focuses and if the zoom ring is stiffer than new
Apr 21 2013 6:40PM
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plorr
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Better tripod (Sachtler ACE)
Samyang 35mm 1.4
Glidecam
Slider (Konova k2/k3)
Apr 21 2013 7:53PM
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SassySloth
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Is that a cheaper version of the Rokinon?
Apr 21 2013 7:57PM
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[~_~]
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Or you could get an Olympus Zuiko 28mm 3.5 for $60 off KEH and put the rest of the money towards other things. Such a sweet lens...
Apr 21 2013 7:59PM
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plorr
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Not necessarily cheaper. Bower, Rokinon, Samyang, and Rokinon are all differently branded versions of that lens.
Apr 21 2013 8:00PM
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Bmo.
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where can you find canon adapters for it?
Apr 21 2013 8:09PM
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[~_~]
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Fotodiox.
Apr 21 2013 8:20PM
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PacificRimJob
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Standard zoom lens, a field recorder, maybe a 2nd body since t2i's are cheap as shit now (or a 2nd body for photos/timelapses - 30D's go for like 200 nowadays) a magnetic viewfinder/field monitor or something would be badass.
Apr 21 2013 8:25PM
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eheath
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i miss the good ole days of frivolous money spending. Why don't you just save it?
Apr 22 2013 3:38AM
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SassySloth
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I got a fairly good return this time around and work starts in the next few days. I can afford to spend a bit.
Apr 22 2013 10:14AM
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Booty4breakfast
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save it, buy a full frame body
Apr 22 2013 11:56AM
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erikK
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Apr 22 2013 3:20PM
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eheath
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not being a dick, but do you live at home? or is your job ballin or what?

I find myself holding back so much since $1000 of my money just disappears every month
Apr 22 2013 3:21PM
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SassySloth
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Fortunately i work landscaping all summer which makes me good money and yes i do still live at home. I only have car insurance, gas and a phone bill to pay for each month.

I've decided to look for a glidecam and save the rest. If i were living on my own, i wouldn't even have the thought of any new gear.
Apr 22 2013 3:38PM
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eheath
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Word, jelly haha i miss the good ole days of 100% profit
Apr 22 2013 3:50PM
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TWoods
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Shit, I miss the good old days of not having to pay taxes. I wish I still got returns... I just get bills. haha.
Apr 23 2013 2:28AM
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