Rebel XTi and 18-55mm lens

[callmesteve]

Also, a question for montanafan... or any other SpeedLite 430ex owner. I was told not to use Alkaline batteries but NiMH batteries... Anyones in particular that you guys might recommend?

Man this is an expensive hobby haha 🙂

 

[montanafan]

The Speedlite comes with just a regular diffuser, but if you mean the box type, I have one and never use it, so I wouldn't recommend it.

I've used both types of batteries with mine. The NiMH I use are ProMaster XtraPower Pro and the akaline I use are Duracell Ultra. I've had no problems with the Duracells, in fact, they seem to last longer than the NiMHs in cold weather.

 

[BabaBooey]

So steve have you gotten any error99 codes yet on the XTI ?


I want one but this generic code seems to be a common occuance with rebels and other canon's,IE: 20D 30D 350,ETC..

 

[callmesteve]

Hrm... never heard of that error til now, but thankfully I haven't gotten that error yet. I've only had my camera for 2 weeks, but if it occurs, I'll make sure to let you know.

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: callmesteve

Originally posted by: Jawo

Originally posted by: kalster

Originally posted by: callmesteve

Originally posted by: kalster

Originally posted by: callmesteve
Hrm, this one lens is a little out of my budget but is very very tempting. Trying to see if I can justify a hundred or so extra for it...

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L

Once again, still doing research. Thanks though for your help! I appreciate it tremendously.

i think for the rebel tamron 17-50 is better value (provided you get a sharp copy), constant 2.8

Hey Kalster, sorry if I sound stupid, but what exactly is a "sharp copy"?

tamron's have/had some quality control issues, i know some people have had to exchange multiple copies to get a copy of the tamron 17-50 that was sharp (and didnt have front or back focus issues)

when i used to have 1, it was my first copy and was pretty sharp

Tamron arguably has a better reputation that Sigma (its main 3rd party rival). I ordered a Tamron 17-50 from B&H, and realized it was very soft after I shot a cousin's wedding. :roll: I then went to Penn Camera and tested the three tamron 17-50's they had in stock and picked the best one. I have been greatly enjoying the lens for the past 6 months now without many problems!

Hrm... if I'm reading your post correctly, then I'm a bit disturbed at the fact that all the lenses aren't of the same grade. Do these places let you try out all the lenses before you buy them? Also got me thinking, is it bad for me to buy the lenses online? I say this because it kinda sounds like I might get banged over the head. Glass is a quite expensive investment, I'd hate to get owned. Also, whats a good test for "sharpness"?

Maybe I should create a new thread or something 😛

Thanks again guys, you're input has been invaluable!

Canon has the best quality control, and therefore charge more for their lenses. Most places have at least a 14 day return policy, where you can get full credit if you are not satisfied with your purchase. To test my Tamron, I shot pictures of the brick facade on my house and used a photo chart.

I just got a 430ex for my birthday and it a huge improvement over a regular flash. I tried unsuccessfully to shoot pictures of people dancing at a cousin's wedding without an external flash. I then had a mini reunion that the flash worked great for. You can look at my pictures here to get some idea of what the flash can do in a dark room. The 430 ex also has a rotatable head so you can point the flash in different directions for different effects.

And yes, its a VERY expensive hobby!