New toys!

[XMEN Gambit]

Well, kinda. I got a couple packages in the mail today.

First was a Manfrotto monopod. It's sturdy and tall, so I won't have to stoop.

http://www.adorama.com/BG679B.html

And I also got a wireless flash trigger set from Hong Kong (via ebay)

http://jamiewillmott.com/blog/2009/05/0 ... r-ctr-301p

Which so far I've tested briefly but nothing more. Seems to work as advertised and has the expected cheap construction, but should be sufficient. I like this particular trigger set - I can fire it via RF or off another flash, and the receiver will function as a tabletop stand or will screw onto a tripod, and has a 1/8" jack to trigger devices that don't have a hotshoe. It even came with a 1/8" to 1/4" converter for studio-type equipment, though I don't have any of that. If it holds up, I'll be happy. If not, it was cheap ($30) so not much of a risk.

[XMENPorsche]

Congrats on the new toys. The monopod looks cool - I'm in the market for one myself. What kind of head (if any) are you planning on using?