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[SearchMaster]

Canon 300D
Kit Lens
Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS

 

[faenix]

Originally posted by: Sketcher

Originally posted by: faenix
Why not the Canon 1D? 4 Megapixels is usually more than adequate (My D2H has 4mp). Integrated vertical grip, blistering fast AF, great buffer. You can still find a 1D's under 8k actuations on fredmiranda.com for around $1600-1700. Unless you have the money for a MarkII.

True enough. I could go for a used 1D, but my 10D serves me very well; well enough that it'll hold me over until the next generation of 1-Series is off backorder. A used MKII is an attractive option also; but I'm more interested in the next generation of Canon EOS than an increment (even if a large increment) over what I already have. I'm patient, and I'm comfortable with a $3,000.00 camera purchase in a years' timeframe. Then again, perhaps I'll just get some glass, stand pat on my 10D and sink the dough into another obsession.

If you can wait, I guess all the more power to you. I don't think I could ever go back to the D70, I love my D2H that much. Maybe as a backup body.. yeah. If you do spend that on glass, I can't even imagine how great your collection will be.. and the next generation body to take advantage of it.. *drools

 

[kami333]

Pentax *istD
DA 16-45
DA 18-55
Tamron 28-55
Tamron 100-300
50 2.0

 

[Sketcher]

Originally posted by: faenixIf you do spend that on glass, I can't even imagine how great your collection will be.. and the next generation body to take advantage of it.. *drools

Well, it'll likely be either or; a new 1-Series body or a super telephoto. I like to think I can do them both but the numbers just don't add up! Well, they add up alright. Ah, I'll probably end up settling for a used MKII and a 100-400L and then have to lay low for a few years. But a guy can dream.

 

[faenix]

Originally posted by: Sketcher

Originally posted by: faenixIf you do spend that on glass, I can't even imagine how great your collection will be.. and the next generation body to take advantage of it.. *drools

Well, it'll likely be either or; a new 1-Series body or a super telephoto. I like to think I can do them both but the numbers just don't add up! Well, they add up alright. Ah, I'll probably end up settling for a used MKII and a 100-400L and then have to lay low for a few years. But a guy can dream.

You make it seem like a MKII and a 100-400L is a bad thing. GIMME THAT!

 

[Sketcher]

Originally posted by: faenix
You make it seem like a MKII and a 100-400L is a bad thing. GIMME THAT!

All in good humor . Like I said, my 10d serves me well. probably will for quite some time.

 

[halik]

canon eos 300d

kit lens

FD lenses:
50mm 1.4
28mm 2.8
80-200mm3.4

 

[jamesbond007]

Originally posted by: edro13
Canon 300D
Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens
Canon 50mm f1.8 Lens
Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Super Macro II Lens

EXACTLY the same as me man! I just got the Sigma about 4 days ago and the 50mm 1.8 is on the way! Hah!

Do many of you shoot with a flash? I've been thinking about the 420EX or the 550EX...not sure if the 550 is worth it. I would like to use a flash sometimes to bounce off of a low ceiling sometimes with a diffuser...hm...

 

[ProviaFan]

Nikon D1 (bought used early this spring)

Nikon 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 AF-S
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AI-S
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro (1:1)

Vivitar 285HV flash

Hoya polarizer, Stratos flash bracket, m42-to-F adapter for my old screw mount macro adapters and tubes, a couple of cheap and crappy tripods, and a few other things that I forgot.

I should win the prize for oldest DSLR (until someone shows up with a Kodak DCS 420 or Nikon/Fuji E2)...

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: jamesbond007
Do many of you shoot with a flash? I've been thinking about the 420EX or the 550EX...not sure if the 550 is worth it. I would like to use a flash sometimes to bounce off of a low ceiling sometimes with a diffuser...hm...

I shoot with available light. If I have a flash available, I use it.

(sorry, I can't think of who that quote came from)

The trick in shooting flash is to balance the ambient exposure (your shutter speed and aperture combination) with the flash exposure (based on aperture and flash power combination). Doing this properly will highlight your subject subtly, without putting the background into utter darkness (unless that is what you want). I suggest reading about bouncing flash, various diffusers such as mini-softboxes, and flash brackets, if you are interested in ways to make flash photos with a pleasing and "natural" appearance.

 

[Joony]

Canon EOS 20D
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX
Canon 70-200mm F2.8L

 

[virtuamike]

Nikon D70
Nikon 18-70 f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 70-210 f/4
Nikon 50 f/1.4 AF (made in Japan)
Nikon 55 f/3.5 AI macro
Nikon 85 f/1.4 AF-D
Nikon 180 f/2.8 AF-D
Nikon SB-600 w/ Lightsphere
White Lightning X1600 w/ 60" Photek Softliter
Sekonic 358
Gitzo 2220 w/ Acratech UB

And a buttload of pictures to show for it all.

 

[virtuamike]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: tami

Originally posted by: IBuyUFO
I'm shopping for a Nikon D2x and maybe a D100 as a backup camera. What I have now are the following:
2 Nikon F5s
nikon 17-35 f2.8 AFS
28-70 F2.8 AFS
80-200 F2.8 AFS

if i were you, i'd get the D70 as a backup. it's cheaper than the D100 and is loaded with more features than the D100 as well.

yea def go with a D70 over the D100 at this point

The D100 has a better viewfinder, better shadow detail recovery, and optional vertical grip. I've even considered upgrading to the D100 as a stopgap till I can afford a pro body.

 

[Tbirdkid]

I dont use a camera enough to justify it...

 

[IBuyUFO]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: tami

Originally posted by: IBuyUFO
I'm shopping for a Nikon D2x and maybe a D100 as a backup camera. What I have now are the following:
2 Nikon F5s
nikon 17-35 f2.8 AFS
28-70 F2.8 AFS
80-200 F2.8 AFS

if i were you, i'd get the D70 as a backup. it's cheaper than the D100 and is loaded with more features than the D100 as well.

yea def go with a D70 over the D100 at this point

I've shot with the d70 and not too crazy about it. It seems too light and it doesn't fit my hand. The other thing is that the D100 are selling for fairly cheap like $600 sometimes.

 

[ProviaFan]

At first I thought the D70 was "just fine," but now that I've used a D1 for a while, the D70 of an acquaintance feels like a plastic toy. Don't handle a pro body if you don't want to be permanently spoiled for the lower-level bodies.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: ProviaFan
At first I thought the D70 was "just fine," but now that I've used a D1 for a while, the D70 of an acquaintance feels like a plastic toy. Don't handle a pro body if you don't want to be permanently spoiled for the lower-level bodies.

I want the Canon 1D mkII. I may just bypass the Rebel XT and 20D to go straight to the big dog.

 

[Spike]

My goodness, this thread shows me how much I don't know aboud DSLR's and lenses. I am hoping to get a Rebel XT or D70 by early next year (my Canon Powershot G3 is wearing out after only 2 years... and 4500 pictures...)

I now know where to come for advice when I am looking. I was just figuring on getting the XT and kit lens until I learned more about taking pictures with a SLR, though a macro lens would be awesome.

-spike

 

[novon]

Canon Rebel XT
Canon 50mm 1.8 II << for low light shooting
Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 << Good Do it All Lens
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro << my favorite, sharp and great contrast

My PhotoBlog: www.gentlesea.com

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: Spike
My goodness, this thread shows me how much I don't know aboud DSLR's and lenses. I am hoping to get a Rebel XT or D70 by early next year (my Canon Powershot G3 is wearing out after only 2 years... and 4500 pictures...)

I now know where to come for advice when I am looking. I was just figuring on getting the XT and kit lens until I learned more about taking pictures with a SLR, though a macro lens would be awesome.

-spike

yeah, i came here clueless but then i learned a great deal

 

[faenix]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: ProviaFan
At first I thought the D70 was "just fine," but now that I've used a D1 for a while, the D70 of an acquaintance feels like a plastic toy. Don't handle a pro body if you don't want to be permanently spoiled for the lower-level bodies.

I want the Canon 1D mkII. I may just bypass the Rebel XT and 20D to go straight to the big dog.

The Bigdog is worth it indeed.

 

[PricklyPete]

20D
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8

want to buy 10-22 EFS soon.

 

[Mday]

canon 20D 2/kit lens
EF-S 17-85 IS USM
EF 75-300 IS USM
Sigma 30/1.4 HSM

I'll probably get a telephoto prime later this year or next year.

 

[DBL]

Canon 20D
Canon efs 17-85IS
Canon efs 10-22
Sigma 20 f/1.8
Canon 50 f/1.8
Canon 420ex Flash

Hope to soon purchase a 70-300DO IS.

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: ProviaFan
At first I thought the D70 was "just fine," but now that I've used a D1 for a while, the D70 of an acquaintance feels like a plastic toy. Don't handle a pro body if you don't want to be permanently spoiled for the lower-level bodies.

I want the Canon 1D mkII. I may just bypass the Rebel XT and 20D to go straight to the big dog.

Reasons to buy the pro body: much better viewfinder, faster and more reliable AF, build quality and weather sealing, larger sensor (in Canon's case) for better subject isolation (relationship between angle of view, focal length, and aperture: 75mm on a 1Ds at 2.8 has less DOF than 50mm on a 20D at 2.8 - this is also a benefit of the 1D series to a slightly lesser extent). In other words, if you can afford it, if you can carry it, and if you can use the features, a pro body is more than worth the cost.