So, while these puppies list at up to $160, the street price is usually around $100, and I paid somewhere in the middle two or three years ago. But you need something like this in your camera bag!
Be Safe!
Dwight
Friday, August 08, 2008
Equipment Review: 1i Leatherman Charge Tools
Slot 16, right next to my trifocals, is my Leatherman Charge Tool in its leather pouch. I don't use this often but when you need it, you need it. You can see the major tools it has or check it out here on the Leatherman website. It does seem that mine doesn't exactly match any of the Charge models shown on the website: it has no scissors or lanyard ring. but as with a fair amount of my equipment, models have changed or been discontinued ... if it is not a camera body then I don't really feel that I need the latest or greatest!
So, while these puppies list at up to $160, the street price is usually around $100, and I paid somewhere in the middle two or three years ago. But you need something like this in your camera bag!
Be Safe!
Dwight
So, while these puppies list at up to $160, the street price is usually around $100, and I paid somewhere in the middle two or three years ago. But you need something like this in your camera bag!
Be Safe!
Dwight
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Equipment Review: 1i Quantum SC Battery & CZ Cord
Phew! I just finished my busiest photographic month ever! No time for anything much. But now I'm back and am ready to continue with the equipment review. And as previously promised I will tell about my "replacement" for the Canon CP-E4 reviewed below. Actually, this is a little misleading as I am not getting rid of the CP-E4. It will act as a backup for the Quantum SC battery with CZ cord that is now my default. It is a bit more convenient than the Quantum ... slips into a front pocket.
But, the new boy on the block is the Quantum SC battery: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/467222-REG/Quantum_Instruments_TSC_Turbo_SC_Battery_Pack.html which runs about $430, a few bucks cheaper than when I bought it a couple of months ago. I had a Quantum Turbo battery long ago that I loved. I used it to power both my digital camera and my flash. These batteries have a lot of power, great power level indicators and the battery technology has no "memory" so you can recharge to full without having to drain the battery down for optimum performance.
I also like the clip to the belt gizmo on the back better than slipping it into my pocket ... looks a bit more professional, too! :-)
So, that's it for today. I will be continuing with my equipment review intermixed with other notable items.
BTW, I have now signed up for the Winery/Vineyard workshop at Lepp Institute in November as well as two Photoshop weekends at Lepp Institute in September as noted in an earlier post.
But, the new boy on the block is the Quantum SC battery: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/467222-REG/Quantum_Instruments_TSC_Turbo_SC_Battery_Pack.html which runs about $430, a few bucks cheaper than when I bought it a couple of months ago. I had a Quantum Turbo battery long ago that I loved. I used it to power both my digital camera and my flash. These batteries have a lot of power, great power level indicators and the battery technology has no "memory" so you can recharge to full without having to drain the battery down for optimum performance.
I also like the clip to the belt gizmo on the back better than slipping it into my pocket ... looks a bit more professional, too! :-)
So, that's it for today. I will be continuing with my equipment review intermixed with other notable items.
BTW, I have now signed up for the Winery/Vineyard workshop at Lepp Institute in November as well as two Photoshop weekends at Lepp Institute in September as noted in an earlier post.
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