Constance-tinople Lighting... photo and video

Notes and ideas... my primary goal is to record and photograph local flow performers, dancers, musicians etc. I've started prepping an entire stage kit. My 7' scrim is part of that... and I'll certainly find myself needing more than the 2 C-Stands I currently own.

...sort of considering an immediate replacement GoPro because I'd like to ensure I have all helpful accessories for whatever dad's going to do with his Viper and automotive events or boating events.

I have 1x GVM SD200b, PL60b, Zhiyun CF100 (lower output for RGB)... and an Amaran Ace 25c

So there's room for growth, expansion and imagination.

2x GVM SD200B can be powered on my EcoFlow River 2 Max for probably an hour... 1 can run for ~2 hours. That means I might not need to invest in expensive V-Mount batteries for some time.

PL60b and PL60c are powered by NP batteries. PL60b is about 9000 Lux and the PL60c is ~6000 lux.

A PL60c would still be my most powerful RGB constant light.

SmallRig sells a 4x charger and NP battery set for ~190 (buy at least 2 maybe double or triple that)

Prime investment *might be* GVM 800D RGB panel x2

...however, I think the PL60c might be an ideal next light.

Followed by (or preceded by) 4x GVM BD25R 24” tube lights (at least) My goal is really 4x 48" tubes but the 24's can stack and 24" is still a versatile size... also running on NP batteries.

All investments listed are ~$200 ea

...in the back of my mind, I'm also realistic enough to be considering how useful all of this could be for cultivating income from OnlyFans. That's just the state of our current world. I could easily create semi-professional quality OF content and even amateur PH content with my current selection of flash and constant gear.

There's shame alive in me for acknowledging that truth.

Shame where it shouldn't be. This really is life.

Brainstorming - conversation with dad before next season

I keep balancing the pros and cons of investment in specific lenses.

I'd like a 70-200 f/2.8 lens as an essential kit lens. They're almost immeasurably valuable and functional lenses.

The Nikon NIKKOR 70-200 f/2.8 VR S lens is native Z mount with Vibration Reduction, weather sealing and it's on the S-Line but it's 2.5-2.9k ... nearly 3 thousand dollars.

However, when I factor in my desire for a 150-600 or equivalent lens, it might balance out. To turn the 70-200 into a 140-400 lens only requires a 2x teleconverter costing ~500-600

That rounds to about 3.5k total for essentially 2 lenses.

...or, I can find a way to finance the Sigma E 70-200 f/2.8 and Megadap ETZ adapter.

The lens is 1500-1600 and the adapter is about 250. That means to have it functioning on Nikii, my Z6ii... costs about 1,800.

Then, adding the Sigma E 150-600 brings the cost up another 1600

That means basically THE SAME cost.

...but an additional 200mm range and the ability to mount it on a Sony body if I choose to add one to my quiver.

Then again... I can also acquire an ETZ adapter for Sigma's specialty portrait primes and also buy a Sony just for those.

The 200 f2 is really enticing and so is the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens.

I'll be honest, I drool about that 135. It's a true 'bokeh beast' and might be a universally useful portrait lens in all open conditions... all conditions, frankly.

At this point, I would love a fisheye and the Z MC 105 2.8 because it's a versatile prime, macro and portrait lens capable of so many beautiful things... even making a small townhouse feel big. Fisheye and macro both open up a plethora of creative options for visionary vehicle images and model photos.

So... how do I discuss the ways a 70-200 and teleconverter would open up Viper, rally racing and boating options... the versatility of that focal range is pretty obscene.