And Cactus is much less expensive than my Pocket Wizards!
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Possibly. But I must have inhuman eyes or often sit next to Impossible, as I clearly see the differences.
I even reconfirm that observation each time I get a faster L lens and need one of the larger diameter ($$$) CPLs.
My solution to keep costs down is to use Cokin filters for stationary shooting, and screw mount CPLs for on the fly shooting.

Thanks Mogul!
I finally found some downtime.

This is true with longer lenses. Doing it manually however, requires a corpse. 8-)
Placing a hacky sack (or small bean bag) on top of the end of the lens is what I have used to good effect.

Basically, it helps balance the lens towards the front if you have not done so with your mounting.
It also helps dampen articulated vibrations from the ground, breezes, and even the photographer's oh so delicate touch while making adjustments.

But, your Acratech Engineer is correct, it is a final touch.
Get everything else correct first.

Thanks for sharing!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

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In a word, no; based on what you said above, it is NOT worth paying $250. Not now anyway, maybe not for years, and maybe not ever.

There are many great posts and resources from UHH members on this site that had the same question that you should read.
The best answers to your question are probably going to be unique to you.
Most members are asking about what they are, when they are useful, and if spending more makes enough of a difference to merit the investment.
These questions tend to have rather personal circumstance and experience answers.

Here is where I would start:
1) First learn about what a polarizing filter is, does and when to use it.
2) Then, if it is something you wish to try, buy an inexpensive one for about $60.
3) Also, realize that you may wish to have one for each different lens depending on what you photograph.

You, and only you, will be able to constructively answer the question you posed, (unless you have $250 you don't need.... :roll: )

Good question Richard!
No clear answer to this 2012 photographic art versus privacy issue.

But the legal tenant of "reasonable expectation of privacy" combined with profiteering from what in any other less artistic case would be considered under the Peeping Tom laws makes this problematic.
Showing no faces and nothing immediately offensive muddies the legal waters, but at up to $7,500 a print the profit factor will fuel the legal process.

There is a balanced and well written perspective that appeared in the Denver Post (June 2013) that I think summarized the issues involved quite well. Worth a read:
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_29596371/did-arne-svenson-go-too-far-mca-denver

Then perhaps it was your registration period that was limited.
In any event, thanks for posting it!

Was that your limit on what you can learn from Laura Shoe or a limit on free seminars? :lol:
The devil made me do it Jerry. :twisted:

Yes, I'd update the firmware.
The last major update fixed/enhanced a few esoteric things, but more importantly, it added/enhanced features and added menu options.
It's also much easier than resetting the microwave and DVD clocks!! :lol:

Thanks!

Great shot! :thumbup:

You lucky dog!
I used to visit Tuscon frequently and Sabino was a must visit everytime.
Great shots by the way. :thumbup:

Definitely start by getting a decent Gimbal and drop the teleconverter until you get more practice. For the value, I like Induro's GHB2 gimbal.
Also try using one of the tracking autofocus modes for BIF instead of the often fustrating glacial process of tracking and focusing manually.
That will require a sunny day and not using the 1.4 teleconverter (you lose at least 1 f-stop with the TC and that's a lot for shooting BIF.)

Interesting question. The reviews on B&H Photo for the Vello PC+Top Shoe Converter HSA-PSU are all positive.
I fear the "picture on the box" may be misleading.

If I understand your dilemma correctly, I have always used a Pocket Wizard to accurately sync multiple flashes.
I never tried to do what you are trying to do, so I can only speculate what's happening, like diminished voltage, etc.
On the surface it should work with two identical flashes, I think....

Since I suspect you have already tried everything that I might suggest,
I'll remain curious until someone suggests the suddenly obvious.