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New combo for the glovebox.

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2StepSteve said:
Just had a nice delivery at work :)

16-35mm F4 L IS.

Been a while since I got some new glass! Just sneaked in a few test shots in the office, looks amazingly sharp all over! This is my first dive in to ultrawide angle territory, am really looking forward to it. The 24-105L will be staying at home for the foreseeable future.
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Am thinking about getting the 16-35 F4 IS as well, but I'd probably sell the 24-105 to afford it, so would be really interested in how much you end up using yours now you have the 16-35.
 
vail3r said:
I mainly do children portraits so don't have any 6ft+ models in here :p

The bottom of the blue roll is at 6.5ft from the floor so it's still fine for the occasional parent that wants to join in too :)
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o cool. how did u install the backdrops like that? i want to do the same in my studio but currently just use lightstands to suport the backdrop
 
vail3r said:
I got it from here:

http://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/Wall-Ceiling-Kit-4-Roll--plastic-chains--5060339961293.html#SID=47

(I'm assuming Bessel is not a competitor in any way)

Then just bolt to the wall. Gives more floor space and so much easier if you change backdrops
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how does it connect to the backdrop itself? is it another large tube that gos through my vinyl backdrop and then just attached to that wall ceiling hook?

i might get this

http://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/Wall-Ceiling-Kit-3-Roll--metal-chains--5060339961316.html#SID=47
 
jonneymendoza said:
how does it connect to the backdrop itself? is it another large tube that gos through my vinyl backdrop and then just attached to that wall ceiling hook?

i might get this

http://www.bessel.co.uk/acatalog/Wall-Ceiling-Kit-3-Roll--metal-chains--5060339961316.html#SID=47
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If your vinyl backdrop is already on a metal tube then you dont need anything else.

If it's on a cardboard or plastic tube then you'll need to buy a metal tube (bessel also sells these) and transfer your vinyl to that.
 
vail3r said:
If your vinyl backdrop is already on a metal tube then you dont need anything else.

If it's on a cardboard or plastic tube then you'll need to buy a metal tube (bessel also sells these) and transfer your vinyl to that.
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yes it is in a metal tube.

does that mean there is a small tube that holds the vinyl tube in place?

Also, does this wall mount stop the backdrop from rolling on the floor on its own without clamps?
 
jonneymendoza said:
yes it is in a metal tube.

does that mean there is a small tube that holds the vinyl tube in place?

Also, does this wall mount stop the backdrop from rolling on the floor on its own without clamps?
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It clamps on to each end of the metal tube.. thats why it has to be a metal tube otherwise they bend.

And yes it stops it un-rolling on it's own. :cool:
 
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