Question Requesting advice on TG7 camera setup I’ve been quoted

[Bubblesong]

So advice on what i could prune besides glasses i dont need?

 

[Brant Emery]

I would not get the Gorilla tripod. They are useless IMHO.

 

[bvanant]

So advice on what i could prune besides glasses i dont need?
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Isn't this the same question as in the Oly thread. Probably should only post in one spot.
Bill

 

[Bubblesong]

Isn't this the same question as in the Oly thread. Probably should only post in one spot.
Bill

Hi bvanant, i could not see that the camera description posted correctly, and could not delete that thread, so i made another one. But i noticed you commented so description must be visible to others. Anyway, you said:

“Well I would ditch the fluorescence stuff (unless that it why you are buying the system), and the tripod. but most importantly what do you want to do with the system. If it is for video only and super macro then the tripod is useful but probably not that one. IN any case, what are your goals for the system?”

I do want to shoot macro regular light and fluorescence , and i have the blue lights. I have the yellow glasses, need the 52mm yellow filter. No interest in video. I want best images of tiny details like seahorse babies or snails antenna.
Interesting that two people said that tripod is no joy. Thank you!

 

[hancockks]

So the Nitcore batteries you can get separately directly from Nitcore for $25/ea. I also prefer a 3rd party charger -- I have the XTAR VC4Plus which is a 4-bay charger.

 

[bvanant]

Well the tripod is not necessary for stills, it just gets in the way. For video though a tripod is a requirement for small stuff (unless you want to get your viewers seasick). For fluorescence using stills you will need more than a blue light, you will need a filter for the strobe. Most fluorescence is quite weak, using a blue CW light to take stills will be painful, you will need very slow shutter speeds, high iso and a tolerance for fuzzy photos.
Bill

 

[Bubblesong]

Well the tripod is not necessary for stills, it just gets in the way. For video though a tripod is a requirement for small stuff (unless you want to get your viewers seasick). For fluorescence using stills you will need more than a blue light, you will need a filter for the strobe. Most fluorescence is quite weak, using a blue CW light to take stills will be painful, you will need very slow shutter speeds, high iso and a tolerance for fuzzy photos.
Bill

I have three of the Sola NIGHTSEA lights, and fluorescence is a challenge. But i also want photos of strobe snoot white light, so ill have some more detailed photos too.

 

[bvanant]

You can get a filter for the strobe, makes still photos much easier
Bill

 

[Bubblesong]

You can get a filter for the strobe, makes still photos much easier
Bill

A filter that only lets blue light through?

 

[bvanant]

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Bill