I would like to buy an Akai Professional MPK261 controller keyboard. Does anyone know if it is sold in Mauritius and, if yes, where? Alternatively, does someone know who represents Akai Professional in Mauritius? Thanks for helping.
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Trump says: money is overrated, like private tuitions
You can make Trump promote your sarcastic executive orders too :-)
My Canon Holy Trinity
I love taking pictures and putting them on Flickr. For the past few months, I have been using a Canon EOS 6D full-frame camera and I am amazed by the quality of its sensor, especially in low light. I am currently using a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens and a Canon EF 35mm f/2 (an old lens from 1990) with it and I am quite satisfied… To be honest, I would love to get the following Holy Trinity of Canon primes but I need to be patient:
Wide-angle: Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
A wide-angle lens is necessary for street photography and when taking pictures of group of people in small spaces. This lens has image stabilisation, features an ultrasonic motor and has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, guaranteeing some nice blurred background if needed. The lens was released in 2012 and currently costs $600 (Rs 21,500). At this moment, I am using my 1990 Canon EF 35mm f/2 as an alternative and, I should say, with really nice results.
Normal lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
This is a lens that I already have and I have to say that it is a gorgeous lens. It’s very quick to focus, extremely silent thanks to its STM technology, opens at f/1.8 which is grandiose and, for a lens which was released in 2015, is very very affordable at $125 (Rs 4,500). No camera owner should be without one.
Telephoto/Macro lens:Â EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
The third member of the Holy Trinity is the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. As can be easily deduced by the red ring and the L designation, this is a pro lens. Featuring image stabilisation, an ultrasonic motor, a f/2.8 maximum aperture and 1:1 macro capabilities, this is the lens to use for macro shots obviously but also whenever a short telephoto would excel. For example, it’s perfect for artistic portraits, for taking pictures of events from a distance (but not too much) or for compressing perspectives. The only issue is that it currently costs $900 (Rs 32,000) which makes it a hell of an investment for a casual (read non-professional) photographer like me. The lens was released in 2009.
So, money wise, this would represent an investment of $1500 (Rs 53,500) for me as I already have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
Phew. I have some convincing to do with Christina :-)