DSLR photography

[seth98esT]

I know we have a perpetual picture thread, but this is more for discussion, not pics. I picked up a Digital Rebel XT with kit lens a few weeks ago, just wondering what cameras/lens/flash everyone else has. Im going to pick up the nifty 50mm 1.8 II lens next week for a cheap portrait lens, and maybe a flash.

Post up what equipment you guys use and what lens you like the best :)

Me: Canon Digital Rebel XT + 18-55mm kit lens

[unlimited6986]

Powershot s3 fisheye wide and telephoto. FOR SALE

Looking to get the same cam as seth or a d70

[SleekGTZ]

Haha, I think I'm going to learn a few stuff from this thread.

Equipment: Sony DSC-H2 5mp

Accessories: Tripod, filters (UV, PL, FDL)

Want to buy: Lenses (3x telephoto, fisheye, wide angle)

Comments: Not a true pro camera like Seth's, but a good start for those wanting to learn photography. I'm still currently experimenting with the lens and all manual settings. I chose this camera instead of the Canon S2 back then because I'm a sucker for all things that are Sony. LOL.

My interest in photography isn't as high as my interest in my g. So all the money goes to the g first!

[mikeprekopa]

Nikon D40, 18-55mm and 28-80mm lens

UV Filter

but my battery charger is MIA..... so im not doing a lot of shooting...

nothing major yet.....

[devgrp]

Canon 10D
Canon 18mm-55mm lens
Canon 50mm 1.8 lens
Canon 430EX Speedlight

Looking to upgrade to a Canon 30D

[seth98esT]

Ooooh how do you like the 50mm 1.8? It looks like an amazing lense for the price. And the 430ex? I am considereing buying both of those in the next two weeks.

[devgrp]

The 50mm is awesome and for the price you cant really complain. I paid $55 from Adorama. This should be in every canon owners camera bag. I have'nt really played around alot with the 430 ex but its a nice flash, and I get great results almost everytime.

I'm currently reading up on flash photography, so I'm thinking about buying a 580Ex to trigger the 430ex or just buy an alien bee begginer strobe setup.

[SleekGTZ]

Can you guys suggest a good site where you can learn a bunch of photography insights, tutorials, samples?

I've seen a couple of sites, but not all are very informative.

[UAL Tripple 7]

I'll be picking up a Cannon EOS 5D when I go to China next month. I will be using it for aviation photography.

[unlimited6986]

Update i got a

Canon rebel Xt
15-55
50 mm

[underated]

where are you guys getting your cameras from im looking to get a canon rebel xti i found one with a 18-55 lens and 5yr warranty for $749 does that sound like a good price?

how much did you guys pay for your XT's

[unlimited6986]

I paid 520 for mine w/ the 18-55 and a 5 yr warranty. from eaby

[seth98esT]

Sweet deal. Now pick up a Canon 50mm 1.8 EF lense!

I bought mine from Dell, but after buying it there I found reputable site with cheaper prices www.bhphotovideo.com

[unlimited6986]

Im picking up the sigma 17-70 too

[cdipier2]

damn mine cant even compare too some of what you guys got. all i have is a nikon coolpix 5600. its suits my needs just fine

[seth98esT]

I think my next two lenses will be the Canon 50mm f/1.8 EFII for $89 and a Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG for $219. From what I have read and all of the pictures I have seen from both of these lenses, they are aweoms for the price!

Check out this pick from the Sigma 70-300mm @ 234mm in macro mode:
http://ladybirdsphotography.sytes.net/gallery/img_0552.jpg
(I did not take this picture)

I have yet to find an insect that will cooperate enough with me to take a macro shot haha.

Canon 50mm f/1.8 EFII thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=186207&highlight=50mm+1.8+archive

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=266596

[underated]

the xt and xti both have the autofocus sensor built into the body of the camera right?
i almost bought a d40 but it doesnt have that feature in the body you have to buy specific lenses

[seth98esT]

Yes they have an autofocus feature but there are some lenses that are manual focus only. But the majority of lenses have an autofocus. The stock kit lens does.

[unlimited6986]

I dont have to worry about a zoom lens right now cuz my parents have the 70-300 and another zoom lens

[9G]

I just bought an XTi body only and canon 10-20mm lens. That lens cost more than the camera. :(

[seth98esT]

Unforunately, that is the case most of the time. A good lens can cost more or just as much as the body.

Im wanting to get rid of my XT and pick up a used 20d now haha. But I am too poor.

[9G]

whats the reason?

[seth98esT]

20d has more features, its faster, better image processor, better AF sensor, and its a little bigger. My big man hands engulf the XT, I need something bigger ... or a battery grip.

Id really like a 40d, but they just came out and theres absolutely no way I could affod one unless I sold my laptop or something.

[unlimited6986]

Yea i want a 20-30d now lol

[9G]

yeah i looked up 40d too but jebus, its more than twice the price of the xti :shock:

Im using this for real estate pics so I dont need the 6 frames per second. lol

[seth98esT]

Just got my 50mm f/1.8II EF lens today. A lot sharper then my kit lens and some sweet bokeh. Going to get some nice pictures from it, I can tell already.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_6871_us.jpg

100% crop / handheld(no tripod at work). Not bad at all.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/50mm1.jpg

[9G]

nice. Post some more pics.


I need a 1.4x extender for my 70-200mm.

Its too effing short.

[xglantv699]

yeah, more pics :twisted:

[Stewi]

I just bought a Canon Digital Rebelt XT 8MP I have the stock lens and the75-300mm lens that came with the upgrade kit. I also have a Sunpak 266D flash that was previoulsy on an old school Canon SLR from the mid 90's. Its old but it gets the job done. I have only taken about 400 pics with the camera since I bought it two weeks ago, but overall im pretty happy with it.

[unlimited6986]

Bringing this back. Just bought 2 sunpack 383, wireless triggers and recivers. Buying lightstands and umbrellas. Then buying a 85mm 1.8 or a sigma 10-20.

[seth98esT]

Let me know how the Sunpacks work out, Ive always read that when it comes to flashes to just buy Canons. I probably am going to pick up a 430ex with tax returns.

I just bought a used Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG off eBay for $92 shipped, cant beat that. Hopefully I can get some good use out of it shooting outdoor motocross. Going to pick up an Opteka battery grip here this week too.

I really want the Sigma 18-200mm f/2.8, would make an awesome every day lens. I could then sell my kit lens and just rock the 18-200mm 90% of the time.

Shot some MMA last night with the 50mm 1.8

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/American%20Combat%20Sports%201-19-2008/IMG_8691_us.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/American%20Combat%20Sports%201-19-2008/IMG_8407_us.jpg

http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/American%20Combat%20Sports%201-19-2008/?start=all

[unlimited6986]

Nice pic seth. Ive heard nothing but good on the sunpacks. Right now im using them for for off camera shots. Once i get a house or apartment im building my studio. Im going for portraits now so rather buy the stuff now and learn before i get customers. Im shooting a local singer next month so hopefully that goes good. Im looking at the canon 70-200 f4 non is. the 2.8 is and f4 is is just way to much. I got 17-70 covered a good portrait lens in the 50mm 1.8 so i just need a wide and long. Which the 10-20 and 70-200 would cover. Just gotta wait for taxes to get back.

[seth98esT]

The Canon 10-22mm lens looks pretty sweet.

[unlimited6986]

sigma 10-20 couple 100 less

[devgrp]

Playing with off camera flash. Vivitar 285hv shot in an umbrella to the right of the camera. pp is photoshop with nik color efex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/IMG_1594.jpg

[komodo]

Is a .. "Canon Digital Rebel" aka Canon EOS 300D with "Canon Lens 28-135 UM IS + hood, UV protection filter, Circular polarizing filter, 2GB Kingston Elite pro high speed Compact Flash, PCMCI CF reader for notebooks, 16 DVDs with dozens books and videos on Photography Education" for $600 a fair price?
Heres the craigslist link for more info
http://montreal.craigslist.ca/pho/509090287.html

[underated]

anyone ever bought anything from cameraaddicts.com

i'm thinking about buy a pentax k10d body from there

[devgrp]

Is a .. "Canon Digital Rebel" aka Canon EOS 300D with "Canon Lens 28-135 UM IS + hood, UV protection filter, Circular polarizing filter, 2GB Kingston Elite pro high speed Compact Flash, PCMCI CF reader for notebooks, 16 DVDs with dozens books and videos on Photography Education" for $600 a fair price?
Heres the craigslist link for more info
http://montreal.craigslist.ca/pho/509090287.html
Yeah thats a good deal considering that lens goes for about $350. I had that camera, and while its a good entry level DSLR, you should be able to find the Rebel XT or the XTi with a kit lens for about $400-$550

[seth98esT]

anyone ever bought anything from cameraaddicts.com

i'm thinking about buy a pentax k10d body from there

http://www.bizrate.com/ratings_guide/cust_reviews__mid--157816.html

You can get the K10d with lens here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=k10d&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t

[underated]

hahaha thanks for that review site Seth the one i saw had all good reviews... must have been employees

[unlimited6986]

Go to b&h great site and i might have my xt and kit lens w/ bag and warranty up for sale. If i could get 550 for mine id sell it. The warranty alone was like 1000.

[seth98esT]

Id sell my XT for a good price. I want a 20d :)

[unlimited6986]

If anyone is looking

https://thegalantcenter.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=701674#701674

lmk

[krispy03]

im strongly thinking of getting this today, its the Nikon D40X
http://www.camerasonly.com/productimg/nikon-d40x-xl.jpg

[unlimited6986]

How much are you getting it for?

[krispy03]

about $1200

[unlimited6986]

1200???? Whats coming w/ it?

[devgrp]

Guys if you dont want to spend a ton of money, I suggest going on craigslist. Since NY is the fashion capital of the world, there are tons a deals from photographers looking to upgrade their gear and selling their used stuff for good price. Thats where I bought my 10d

http://newyork.craigslist.org/pho/

20d for $450
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/pho/548448047.html

[krispy03]

well i went with the Nikon D80 wich was about $1,000 the d40x was about $700
http://www.ajpurdy.co.uk/images/NikonD8018135.jpg10.2 megapixl
18-135mm lense
continuous shooting at up to 3 frames per second for as many as 100 consecutive jpeg images
top shutter speed of 1/4,000 sec

just to name a few features

[unlimited6986]

Ok good i didnt want you to spend 1200 on a 700$ camera. IM not sure on nikons but from what ive heard its a good camera.

[seth98esT]

Wish the Canons came with an 18-135mm lens :)

[unlimited6986]

Kit lenses suck any way.

[seth98esT]

Just got my Opteka battery grip. Walked around walmart with the kit lens, must say its much more comfy, I like the bulk. Im thinking about trading in the Sigma 70-300mm I got for a Sigma 18-200mm, then sell the kit lens and pick up a Sigma 10-20mm. Hmmm. I need a flash too arg.

[9G]

nice. get the uwa lens. its fun! i just ordered a pano head to hopfully do a 360 pano pics.

[unlimited6986]

Well i just sold my xt and kit lens. Will be picking up a 20d soon, as well as a sigma 10-20 and a canon 70-200 f4 L. Finally gonna get a L lens.

[seth98esT]

The more I research things, the more I want to get rid of the kit lens for a Sigma 18-200mm as a walkaround lens, and pick up the Sigma 10-22mm as well. Might grab a Sunpak 383 or Sigma EF-500 flash next week, Ive really been wanting to use a bounce flash!

Took these today, used all 3 of my lenses.
1.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/50%20Riding%203-9-2008/IMG_9971-Edit-Edit.jpg

2.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/50%20Riding%203-9-2008/IMG_0090_us.jpg

3.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/50%20Riding%203-9-2008/IMG_0104-Edit.jpg

4.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/50%20Riding%203-9-2008/IMG_0101_us.jpg

5. Not a good pic, but pissed me off. First time using the Sigma 70-300mm outdoors and theres a tree full of bald eagles. Couldnt get close enough to use the Sigma at anything but 300mm and Ive learned that its OOF unless you have a tripod. Going to get a monopod tomorrow and go search for some more eagles haha.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/50%20Riding%203-9-2008/IMG_9930_us.jpg

[unlimited6986]

Damn that sux seth would have made a nice shot if you got close. My 70-200 should be here soon.

[9G]

10mm rules.

im in the process of getting a sigma 4.5mm fish eye. its just too damn expensive.

[seth98esT]

Man a 4.5mm would be cool for only a few scenarios, skateboarding/extreme sports mainly. Seems like there would be too much barrel distortion for a lot of things. I really want a Sigma 10-22mm though. Mail me yours so I can borrow it for a bit :D

Went out for about 30min and shot around. The eagles were in the same tree except for this one. The one with all the eagles is inside the coast gaurd fence which is all blocked off. I went to Walmart and was planning on buying a monopod, but they were $18 and looked cheap. I can get one from BH for the same price and better quality. I need to order some UV filters anyway to protect my lenses.

1. Drats
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_0225-Edit_us.jpg

2. @ 300mm
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_0284_us.jpg

[9G]

nice.

4.5mm would be used for 360 panorama shots which i will be using alot for virtual tours which will only take me a few pics to stitch. hehe

[unlimited6986]

Its sigma 10-20 get it right lol j/p. But i like that shot w/ the eagle looks nice. The 200 didnt come 2day BS so hopefully 2moroow.

[9G]

once you get it, im sure you would want to get a 1.4x or 2.0x extender. lol

[IceDouTGaLanT]

I didnt want to start a new thread so i figure i post here. what do you recommended? I'm debating the

Canon XTI for $620, will look for cheeper online seth posted me a site, but with shipping its only 10 cheeper then my discount

Nikon D40 outfited with 18-55mm & 55-200 Zoom-Nikkor for $539

Nikon D40x outfited with 18-55mm & 55-200 Zoom-Nikkor for $639

Nikon D40x with 18-135mm Zoom $669

[seth98esT]

Whats your budget? What are you planning on shooting primarily? D40 is as entry level as it you can get for a DSLR. If I had to choose between a D40 or an XTi, Id choose the XTi. The XTi better compares to Nkon's D80.

Also the big downer with the D40 is that the auto focus is built into the lens and not the body, so if you want af, you have to have an af lens. With the XTi, auto focus is built into the body itself. That right there would sell me on the XTi over the D40.

[IceDouTGaLanT]

About $650, honestly prob shots of my car and car shows. Maybe little shots home garden/nature but barley

[9G]

the xti kit was just on sale for like $470 with the lens. just expired. lol

[IceDouTGaLanT]

http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=902307

anybody buy from thier? or any of this list. seems like a great deal from 620$

http://www.shopcartusa.com/P_Canon_Digital_Rebel_XTi_with_EF-S_18-55mm_f_3.5-5.6_Lens_1236B001/PT_Y/?ic_campID=98

[seth98esT]

Stay clear from bestpricecameras.com

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Best_Price_Cameras_6

Not sure on the second link.

[underated]

there are tons of xti's for sale on craigslist you could probably get a nice "kit" from someone who upgraded

[IceDouTGaLanT]

thanks guys, i will keep looking. I really didnt want a used camera incase it brakes or something after i get it. At least now i will search the online company

[seth98esT]

Got my rented 70-200mm f/2.8L and 24-70mm f/2.8L in the mail today! Top notch quality, didnt realize my stuff was so crappy till these two bad boys came in. Stoked for the motocross this weekend with the 70-200mm and the MMA fights the weekend after with the 24-70mm! Hope I make some good money :)

The 70-200mm f/2.8L
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_2201.jpg

[9G]

nice. kinda heavy but build for tough. lol

[devgrp]

Got my rented 70-200mm f/2.8L and 24-70mm f/2.8L in the mail today! Top notch quality, didnt realize my stuff was so crappy till these two bad boys came in. Stoked for the motocross this weekend with the 70-200mm and the MMA fights the weekend after with the 24-70mm! Hope I make some good money :)

The 70-200mm f/2.8L
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_2201.jpg

Oh nice. Where online did you rent?

[seth98esT]

www.cameralensrentals.com

Barry there is an awesome guy, he hooked me up :)

[seth98esT]

Make it stop raining so I can go take pictures of ducks with the 70-200mm lolz

[seth98esT]

Two from tonights AMA supercross. Unsharpened, just exported from Lightroom with 'General Punch' filter.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/IMG_2880.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/IMG_2799.jpg

Both at 200mm, ISO800, 1/1000sec, and f/2.8 handheld. This bad boy rocks.

Also thought this one was cool. Used the 'aged photo' filter. Caught somebodys flash going off, looks kinda cool.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/IMG_2777.jpg

Going through the rest of the photos now. Got a few pretty sweet wreck sequences too haha.

[devgrp]

Nice, but remember to change the color space from Adobe RGB to sRGB with you upload them.

[devgrp]

I was bored

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6787-Edit.jpg
2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6814-Edit-Edit.jpg
3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6832-Edit.jpg
4.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6848-Edit.jpg
5.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6870-Edit.jpg


Behind the scenes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/devgrp/Products/IMG_6872.jpg

[seth98esT]

Pretty cool, I want to build a softbox, or buy one if I wasnt poor.

Motocross yesterday.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/IMG_6273.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/IMG_6248.jpg

Hows my site load?
http://www.sethmophoto.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=5136

[9G]

nice.

[krispy03]

aaah i had a problem with my auto focus on my nikon, it was sent in to be looked at. been a week now and its killing me not having it!!

if they cant fix it, theyll cut me a check for a new camera.

[9G]

haha. mine is at canon service right now from a shutter failure.

It better be fixed when they ship it back.

[seth98esT]

Sucks to have auto focus in the lens and not in the body.

And sucks to have your camera fail in any matter. My XT is still going strong, 16k clicks and about 8 months old.

[krispy03]

got my camera back today, its like reuniting with a long lost love.

[9G]

nice. mine is still in acceptance status since last week. BS.

[qnz]

im looking for a camera for my gf. i know nothing about cameras. I just know she was really interested in the canon 30d and 40d. what are essential lenses to get? I dont want to ask her too many questions without tipping her off that I am looking for a camera for her. and why are ebay prices so much cheaper than other retailers and ebay claims everything is new?

[9G]

canogacamera.com
adorama.com
bhphotovideo.com
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14

there are also USA models and "grey" models that comes from other country which makes the cost cheaper.

40Ds are in the 9xx.00 right now which is a pretty good price.

as for a lens, what's your budget. lol

[krispy03]

ive taken hundreds of pictures today, HUNDREDS (wedding, 2 car shows) i think this is the best...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/KRISPY03/fremont001.jpg

[seth98esT]

im looking for a camera for my gf. i know nothing about cameras. I just know she was really interested in the canon 30d and 40d. what are essential lenses to get? I dont want to ask her too many questions without tipping her off that I am looking for a camera for her. and why are ebay prices so much cheaper than other retailers and ebay claims everything is new?
Id take a 40d over a 30d anyday. As for lens, depends on what she wants to shoot. If you have a wallet and want a nice every day lens, the Canon 17-55mm f2.8IS is a great lens. Or just get the lens that comes on the 40d(17-85mm IS or 28-135mm IS).

[9G]

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/5763/img06571111111tl0.png

with the 100-400mm @ 400mm

[seth98esT]

Pretty cool shot, I want to rent the 100-400mm sometime for motocross, looks like a fun lens.

For those who missed this: Free Smugmug straps and stickers! They sent me two straps and a set of stickers. I replaced the stock Canon strap with the Smugmug strap and its much more comfortable.

http://www.smugmug.com/free-stuff.mg

I think I have a free trial Smugmug account, but I just put my username for the Canon POTN forums and they sent me the stuff for freeeez.

[9G]

nice. make sure you get a roscolux gel sample booklet. i waited like 3 months and i melted some in one day. lol

[unlimited6986]

Yea i just got made pack too, i ordered that strap like 4 months ago and nothing lol. 9g whats you setup, lens's

[9G]

same same, 40d 10-22mm, 100-400mm and a few other lens

[seth98esT]

nice. make sure you get a roscolux gel sample booklet. i waited like 3 months and i melted some in one day. lol

I got one of those too. Took at least 4 months haha. What did you melt them with? 580ex? I have yet to melt any with my Sunpak 383.

[9G]

yup. i forgot that i left it on manual 1/1 power. lol

[unlimited6986]

I havent melted mine yet lol. How are you holding yours to the flash?

[seth98esT]

Shot my third local MMA event. Used the 35L again and had some good results. I was using a new A-data 8gb(I know, kinda cheap) memory card and got an Err 99 once, scared me to death. I turned the camera off, then back on, and it was fine. Hope I dont have any issues with it again, my XT has close to 20k accuations on it now. Think its about time to pickup a 40d and use the XT as a backup :(

1.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9746.jpg

2.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9593.jpg

3.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9506.jpg

4.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9228.jpg

5.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9244.jpg

6.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Sports/IMG_9150.jpg

Any editting tips on the colors? Im not sure if I like the way they are, I have Photoshop and Lightroom and didnt do anything to process the colors.

[seth98esT]

You guys are slacking, go out and take some pictures!

I was bored tonight so I decided to take some pictures of my bike strobist style. I only have one flash so I manually triggered the flash during a long exposure. Tips and critique please! My first time doing a night strobist, the only light available was my flash.

1.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/2000%20Ducati%20748/IMG_9854.jpg
(My bike really needs some cf Termis :( )

2.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/2000%20Ducati%20748/IMG_9868.jpg

[greddy]

Good looking pics, and beautiful bike!

[komodo]

My 58mm Sigma DG Wide Polorizing lens are broken, damnit.
Had them mounted on the XT on a tripod on uneven ground and as I was adjusting the tripod's legs it fell over... Now the filter won't turn. Brought them to a photography store and they tried benting the rim out, didn't work. Agh... wanted to use it for my cousin's wedding that just past. Bought them a few days before the wedding.... Wasted $115

[9G]

nice pics seth!

my sigma 8mm fish eye always smelled burnt for some reason.

[unlimited6986]

Seth 2nd one is on point, the 1st one is ok just a lil dark. Also do you shoot in RAW?

[fliegendaffe]

took about 1200 some photos this past weekend in STL and after doing editing was down to 890. so it's hard to pick just a few. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Botanical%20Garden/eb14a161.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Botanical%20Garden/3304a013.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Botanical%20Garden/ad5e2a7c.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Botanical%20Garden/788fb6e4.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Arch/0a6f21cb.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/Busch%20Stadium/7526402e.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/fliegendaffe/slr%20photos/Labor%20Day%20Weekend/River%20Front/46c85d2e.jpg

[VegasMatt]

I love that last pic.

I just picked up a Sony A300 two weeks ago. Since I dont know nothing much about photography I figured it would be a good starter camera. I am still reading through the booklet to see everyting that it has.

[seth98esT]

Seth 2nd one is on point, the 1st one is ok just a lil dark. Also do you shoot in RAW?

I only shoot in RAW.

fliegendaffe: I like the first one. I need to go to the St Lousi Zoo, I have never been!

[fliegendaffe]

I only shoot in RAW.

fliegendaffe: I like the first one. I need to go to the St Lousi Zoo, I have never been!

actually, i didn't post any of my pics from the zoo. the first few are from the Botanical Garden.

I have learned myself, to only shoot in raw. Helps in the editing phase.

[seth98esT]

Yeah, especially when you are in a rush and cant set the wb properly. Only time I shoot in jpg is when I need the constant burst and raw fills up the buffer in 6 shots on the XT :(

[seth98esT]

Bringing this thread back. Thinking about buying a used Canon 70-200mm f4 or Canon 200mm f2.8 instead of a 40d. Then get a 40d + grip come incometax return time.

Anybody use either lesn? Ive used the 70-200mm f2.8 and it rocked.

[vr6]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?p=454157#post454157

sample photos from my canon ef-s 18-200mm IS + canon rebel xt.
the IS is hungry on juice. good thing i have a battery grip (with 2 li-on batteries)

[unlimited6986]

Bringing this thread back. Thinking about buying a used Canon 70-200mm f4 or Canon 200mm f2.8 instead of a 40d. Then get a 40d + grip come incometax return time.

Anybody use either lesn? Ive used the 70-200mm f2.8 and it rocked.

I had the 70-220 F4 and it was a great lens and sharp as shyt. I wish i never sold it :(

[seth98esT]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?p=454157#post454157

sample photos from my canon ef-s 18-200mm IS + canon rebel xt.
the IS is hungry on juice. good thing i have a battery grip (with 2 li-on batteries)
Would be a great walkaround lens, but I cant buy another lens without USM. Going to use it for sports and motocross, probably get a 1.4x teleconverter too.

[seth98esT]

I got two lightstands and umbrellas ... but left my camera at my aunts 40 miles away. Arg I piss myself off :(

[9G]

something is wrong with my lens..
http://i39.tinypic.com/izlxl5.png

[seth98esT]

Haha I bet that fence was straight too in real life huh

[9G]

yeah. it made it bend. i blame canon!

[seth98esT]

Yeah, Id send the lens in to get calibrated!

[9G]

http://i40.tinypic.com/e12a28.png

[9G]

my 10-22mm autofocus is skipping gears.. arggg

[seth98esT]

I sold my Sigma 10-20mm, going to get a Canon 70-200mm f4 or 85mm f1.8 next.

[9G]

i thought about getting the 85 but then i realize i already have the 70-200. the 85 has a nice bukeh!

[seth98esT]

Some from the last fights.

This dude loved the Superman punch, he only landed one of them thought haha
http://www.sethmophoto.com/img/v0/p1011810977-4.jpg

http://www.sethmophoto.com/img/v1/p845104969-4.jpg

http://www.sethmophoto.com/img/v0/p7364945-4.jpg

[silver01g]

cant see anything

[stvn_mj]

X2

[9G]

seth must have banned you from his photo site. i can see boobies. just man boobies. you guys are lucky.

[silver01g]

i c now

[unlimited6986]

Heres some of my recent work on my new website lmk wut u think

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/

[03-Galant-ES]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Canon_EF_50mm_f_1.0L.JPG/150px-Canon_EF_50mm_f_1.0L.JPG

A dream lens...a non working one of these sells for 3000 im sure a working one must be nuts price wise.

Discontinued 50mm 1.0/L Canon EF lens with AF. I gotta find me someone who has this from when it was made and doesn't know what its worth. I would probably leave it at home on a photo day and save it for shoots.

[pcriso2]

damn, they need to make those lenses again haha...i'm actually about to buy a minolta 50mm 1.7 for my sony alpha =D

[SPD_FRK]

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0172.jpg

[9G]

nice one

[SPD_FRK]

These are some random shots from today up at a buddy's cabin. These are shot with a mix of lenses (18-55 and the 55-200);

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0234.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0251.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0255.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0269.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0224.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0230.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0210.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/HD-SPDFRK/DSC_0215.jpg

[unlimited6986]

Love my 85

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p853441638-4.jpg

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p695294555-4.jpg

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1030141017-4.jpg

[9G]

yummyyy!

[pcriso2]

niceee, i just got my 50 in the mail yesterday, havent had a chance to shoot any cars or go exploring with it yet

[seth98esT]

First shot with the 50d. I will have to go through the settings, as the noise performance seems WORSE then my 3 year old XT! Maybe I am just crazy(I hope!).
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/IMG_0064-2.jpg

[Edit]
I disabled the Auto Lighting Optimizer, High ISO speed noise red, and Highlight tone priority and it helped some. This is the last APS-C sensor camera for me. From here on out I am going full frame.

[unlimited6986]

5d FTW

[pcriso2]

some of the pics i took with my 50
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs155.snc1/5769_631348934839_32815819_37387341_7683649_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs155.snc1/5769_631348974759_32815819_37387348_1107172_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9235_631997599909_32815819_37408639_2199179_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9235_631996561989_32815819_37408610_1754642_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9235_631996552009_32815819_37408608_6790518_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9235_631996581949_32815819_37408614_64865_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs135.snc1/5769_631348959789_32815819_37387346_4387985_n.jpg

[Khopari]

www.krupatelphoto.com BUY SOME PICS, I AM BROKE.

[beam514]

brother just bought a 7D and was messing around taking random pictures when we were in San Francisco
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc141/beam514/IMG_9470.jpg
Here's me!

[seth98esT]

I am thinking about trading in my 50d for a 7d ... hmmm

[beam514]

I am thinking about trading in my 50d for a 7d ... hmmm

its damn nice :) shoots great video too. That's actually why he bought it. He was a film major so he finally got something nice to shoot with.

[seth98esT]

Whats up camera people. Just bought a Sigma 30mm f1.4, going to shoot another MMA event on the 23rd.

Thinking about buying a used Canon 17-40L, Tamron 17-50 f2.8, or Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 next. I need a UWA and a shorter zoom and also a longer prime.

[9G]

nice pick up.

[galantegz]

ive taken hundreds of pictures today, HUNDREDS (wedding, 2 car shows) i think this is the best...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/KRISPY03/fremont001.jpg

This is one heckuva shot! I had a 2008 camry but sold it. I'd rather pay off an 8G.

[galantegz]

You guys are slacking, go out and take some pictures!

I was bored tonight so I decided to take some pictures of my bike strobist style. I only have one flash so I manually triggered the flash during a long exposure. Tips and critique please! My first time doing a night strobist, the only light available was my flash.

1.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/2000%20Ducati%20748/IMG_9854.jpg
(My bike really needs some cf Termis :( )

2.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Motorcycles/2000%20Ducati%20748/IMG_9868.jpg

Choose a better background. BTW great shot!

[mko]

what would be the cheapest camera to take that kind of shots.

[showtime]

what would be the cheapest camera to take that kind of shots.

x2 interested in getting a started camera

[89bri]

Alright I have a FujiFilm FinePix S2000HD...which is my best friend...lol. I almost always have it with me. I've had it for a year now and I'm still learning with it. I have no idea what any terms are really since I just go out and do and hope to get something good...but here are some pictures I've taken in the last year with it.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/86/l_c57a7c4d943c4cc9a74c9916974dc8de.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/84/l_daf719cc85a346e58b98af6f6d4909c6.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_294f8f10aa0f44e6b3351412cd7287dc.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/87/l_ff6f406871dc4156ad264db144a54c9e.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/71/l_820b59725a5847a594121fae3ba7c1e3.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/101/l_0fe0df4d2ff5484b925d56cae3322834.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/106/l_ea6b8c641a6e4f0091198d98f616e5af.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/77/l_c9ba506807d34816b2331c62fcb68543.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/5/l_5b673e641e6643d9b4e75129b7550ccc.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/96/l_ce3c52add0df44ff9277c19c370e1a9b.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/71/l_4b234095b2594cbbb5b0b583227640a5.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_3677b483204e489c85e8757280133993.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/85/l_1eefc00c74c44d07a90e4c75270da5ba.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/3/l_89d610536d7241ada76979bf691f6868.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/70/l_00f15ecb34e64988bb455042a38d91b5.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_3fa3396ffe4a4e57b137442c1ad51dcb.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/103/l_1b8f8df23d4a4d818b987de1a57c8862.jpg

I love this one because its my daughter and my sister and she lives 3 hours away so these kinds of pictures don't happen often
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_e96df1b057094cd4bb750d9fd8d36fc1.jpg


I think I'll stop now...I know I've done more than overload ya'll...lol Oh wait...just one more from the other day...I finally had my camera with me when I saw this...it seems the only time I ever see them is when I don't have my camera...lol But I haven't edited this picture yet just because I'm not sure what I am going to do with it yet...lol
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs215.snc3/22243_353236276912_584201912_4728364_515911_n.jpg

OH and for the ones that are edited I use Paint Shop Pro.

[o1naturalhigh]

some of the pics i took with my 50
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs155.snc1/5769_631348934839_32815819_37387341_7683649_n.jpg


hahahahahah

[9G]

what happens when you remove the barrel?

[o1naturalhigh]

*boing*

hahahahahahah

[pcriso2]

Lol I should take a before and after pic

[o1naturalhigh]

u pinoy, pcriso2??

[pcriso2]

yessirr

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/XxGiRLaNT06xX/detailed3.jpg

[krispy03]

some stuff ive done recently
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/140/l_bcc9057d65e945f68ed7ee32d831fab8.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/148/l_07e1a4a60a4841978cbca0af6681f33f.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/128/l_ecf2146df5e44fab87109f11db5338be.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/131/l_9f2419e71d474358a482328cf35f4959.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/149/l_481e885d601a4d72bb43f30f4de5fa47.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/38/l_d2ac6ff1104b42ac9437435f1eb5360b.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/57/l_55494d8fa5b7406285aa190427ba25a1.jpg

[JoeRad]

nice shots guys, check this site out for cameras and parts i cant find anywhere cheaper for anything http://www.globalmediapro.com/dc/C0X2/Photography/Cameras/Digital-SLR-Cameras/

[krispy03]

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_b5c00384c4bcd9130edfb7ebe8a72776.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/28/l_4eadcb0cd6ca4226930fc038cf34d413.jpg

[pcriso2]

hey krispy, how did you get the awesome sun flares? that's one thing i've always had trouble perfecting.


on that note i suppose ill put up some recent pics

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs454.snc3/26007_675376029189_32815819_38832193_7985906_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs454.snc3/26007_675376323599_32815819_38832235_3044165_n.jpg

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs416.snc3/25109_674351397559_32815819_38804703_1116017_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs472.snc3/25872_671199419149_32815819_38718697_4202860_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs253.ash1/18050_667799332949_32815819_38626857_1665989_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs472.snc3/25872_671200097789_32815819_38718816_4653826_n.jpg

[s4ean]

Anyone here shooting with Olympus? Just curious, after reading through this entire thread seems heavily canikon favored (as is most of the world, no surprise).

[pcriso2]

I'm shooting Sony Alpha, haven't shot with an Olympus yet though

[Serstylz2]

i have an olympus.. i'll find some of my shots soon

[Serstylz2]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/Car%20Pics/Conway%20Pics/P4160107.jpg?t=1271357400

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/Car%20Pics/Conway%20Pics/P4160117.jpg?t=1271357433

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/Car%20Pics/Conway%20Pics/P4160130.jpg?t=1271357527

[Serstylz2]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/P5310040Large.jpg?t=1271357752

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/P5310042Large.jpg?t=1271357921

From my old Kodak SLR

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/101_0081.jpg?t=1271358023

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q270/Serstylz2/101_0090.jpg?t=1271358075

[krispy03]

hey krispy, how did you get the awesome sun flares? that's one thing i've always had trouble perfecting.


i stood in the shadow and slowly moved out of it till i got the right angle of where i wanted the sun to be. basically my lens was still half covered by the subjects shadow. hope that helps, id see what youd come up with :)

[s4ean]

i have an olympus.. i'll find some of my shots soon

Oh you're in Charlotte... I've seen a lot of Olympus equipment for sale down there lately. Anyway, looks good man.

[Serstylz2]

Oh you're in Charlotte... I've seen a lot of Olympus equipment for sale down there lately. Anyway, looks good man.

Oh yea? Where at?

[skrap]

I want to get and SLR sooooo bad.. The pics look amazing!!!

[s4ean]

I want to get and SLR sooooo bad.. The pics look amazing!!!

I've got one for sale if you're really interested... just never occurred to me to list it up here.


Oh yea? Where at?

I've seen them on craigslist, ebay too... of course you can always find more in the Charlotte craigslist than in Greensboro.

[skrap]

I would but right now all my money and time are going towards getting my car running again.... When I finally have it running then I am going to save up and get one...

[lnkn52]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4660390607_8a0dc7e3b6_b.jpg

Havent posted in a while. Pictures look great. What lenses do you guys use?

[beam514]

nice pic lnkn! I love the colors. That would make a great desktop wallpaper

[sponcar]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4660390607_8a0dc7e3b6_b.jpg

Havent posted in a while. Pictures look great. What lenses do you guys use?

love it... good for a wallpaper...!! haha

[[DC_eightG_00]]

Damn i love that view... :)

[sponcar]

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_b5c00384c4bcd9130edfb7ebe8a72776.jpg
[/img]

I like this one as well... but still wonder what effect have been used on it.!! hmmm??

[seth98esT]

Probably zooming in/out whilst taking the picture.

[mrg7243]

im thinking it was out since everything is getting pulled towards the camera

[krispy03]

I like this one as well... but still wonder what effect have been used on it.!! hmmm??

i had the shutter open and focused on the front of the car, like seth said i was zooming in as i snapped the picture

[kondypl]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4855970040_7609ef52af_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4855970114_c5bbd34c09_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4855969962_a8d76a7f16_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4683820703_49c3d96472_b.jpg

[GirchyGirchy]

My gear:

Nikon D300
Nikon D50

Tokina 12-24 f/4
Nikon 18-55 f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 18-200 VR f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 24 f/2.8 (manual focus)
Nikon 35 f/2
Nikon 50 f/1.8
Nikon 70-210 f/4-5.6
Nikon 70-300 f/4-5.6
Tokina 100 f/2 macro
Nikon 135 f/2.8 (manual focus)
Tokina 400 f/5.6 (manual focus)

Nikon SB600 flash
Manfrotto 190bx tripod with a 486RC2 head

I also have a Nikon FM2n and F100 for film stuff, which I rarely use any more.

About the only thing I wish I had was a higher quality normal zoom lens - the 18-200 is nice for its range, but sometimes the performance just isn't great. A friend was selling the nice 17-55 f/2.8 but even at $900 it was a bit too much for me. I'm thinking about either the 18-50 Tokina or Tamron.

[RedGalant2k1]

New camera, new photos!

Shot with a Nikon P100 (not quite a full on DSLR), but seems to take great pictures!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/DSCN0136.jpg

[blue8g]

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/Gbaby2089/NASCAR%20Grand%20Am/IMG_1022.jpg

[blue8g]

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/Gbaby2089/NASCAR%20Grand%20Am/IMG_1003.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/Gbaby2089/NASCAR%20Grand%20Am/IMG_1001.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/Gbaby2089/NASCAR%20Grand%20Am/IMG_1000.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/Gbaby2089/NASCAR%20Grand%20Am/IMG_0998.jpg

[9G]

http://i33.tinypic.com/i53wnc.png

[krispy03]

ill hopefully be in florida soon for a cousins wedding. ill be bringing my nikon D80 18-200mm lense, hope to come back with some good shots.

[98mgalant]

Does anyone know if the Nicon d5000 is a good setup? I'm thinking that I may get a dslr.

[9G]

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zz03ts.png

[o1naturalhigh]

^^^^u r back from the P.I. already??

[SleekGTZ]

This is a great thread! :)

Can anyone please help me identify this tripod?
http://a.imageshack.us/img217/7511/tripod.jpg

I asked the user who posted it on dvxuser.com but still haven't heard back from him for a long time now. I hope someone here can identify it for me. Thanks in advance!

[98mgalant]

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/98mgalant/DSC_0231.jpg

[koji464]

beautiful fucking phillipines... as tropic as you can get, foo

[seth98esT]

Man, I need a vacation.

Car show in the mall today, some fast rides!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Automobiles/IMG_8545.jpg

[zobgel]

with my T2i
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff141/zobgel/DSLR/47104_464952870347_742415347_6430950_6003335_n.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture171.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture182.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture899.jpg

[9G]

http://i51.tinypic.com/4sd3ya.jpg

[fliegendaffe]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4974458880_0da400458e_z.jpg

[kondypl]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs645.snc4/60532_153821604649992_100000664604818_327700_74940 74_n.jpg

[P'NOYcaL]

ok, im in search of our first DSLR camera. So far after ive done searching im down to two choices:

Nikon D3000 ($449) or Canon xs ($499)? thats just about the price range im looking for to spend on a camera. Which one would you guys recommend regarding the price comparison and features?

so far the only downfall about the nikon d3000 was that it doesn't have live view...i dont know much about photography yet so your help will be much appreciated!

[P'NOYcaL]

anyone anyone?

[beam514]

Find a used XSi if you're interested in taking pictures a little bit faster, if not, get the XS. (says my photo buddy that works in a photo shop)

He says the screen on the XS is too small (2.5"), the processor is slower than the XSi, 2 less megapixels, etc.


http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras?pageKeyCode=65&category=0901e0248006113c&compare=0901e024800416e3&compare=0901e0248003ce52

[P'NOYcaL]

i was looking for an xti too but its so hard to find. But thanks tho ima keep searching!

[RedGalant2k1]

Are you going to be doing a lot of shooting that a DSLR is more beneficial than a slightly lesser but more easily usable camera?

[98mgalant]

to be honest I have the D5000 its awesome but I don't use the live view as much as i figured I would so I wouldn't let that sway you that much. I do use it when taking low photos but without a rotating screen I wouldn't use it.

[P'NOYcaL]

@Red: im gonna be using it more on our trips since we travel a lot especially my families are all over the place. And since i am more into cars than i was before i wanna try using it on meetings/cars shows.

@98m: i figured i wouldn't be using the live view as much like taking pictures over the crowd etc. I just wanna try a glimpse of the DSLR world.

[pcriso2]

I don't feel like studying yet so i figured I'll upload a few pictures instead haha

These are pictures from my girlfriend's sister's wedding:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5034646677_41ed9d9fb0.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5035266176_52f2346f1b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5035265874_25fc12547b.jpg

and then some randoms..
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs427.ash1/23644_683904178709_32815819_39101790_4570229_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs652.snc4/61242_476871755730_595365730_7208412_4454790_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs010.snc4/33871_434634357911_696877911_5249956_5819182_n.jpg

[9G]

Nice

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

You take great shots!

[RedGalant2k1]

I don't feel like studying yet so i figured I'll upload a few pictures instead haha

These are pictures from my girlfriend's sister's wedding:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5034646677_41ed9d9fb0.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5035266176_52f2346f1b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5035265874_25fc12547b.jpg

and then some randoms..
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs427.ash1/23644_683904178709_32815819_39101790_4570229_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs652.snc4/61242_476871755730_595365730_7208412_4454790_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs010.snc4/33871_434634357911_696877911_5249956_5819182_n.jpg

Great shots! We should get you, Jigz, and I together and do a super-meet-photoshoot!

[unlimited6986]

Recent shots i took

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s10/v18/p1059336815-4.jpg

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s8/v10/p712790296-4.jpg

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s9/v15/p649598909-4.jpg

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s9/v0/p1007685341-4.jpg

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s8/v12/p570476907-4.jpg

[98mgalant]

The grooms got some hops

[seth98esT]

Sweet wedding pics unlimited!

One from Chitown:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/sethmo38/Randoms/Chicago%2010-24-2010/IMG_9735.jpg

[bsilver23]

dayum that is sweet

[unlimited6986]

Thx seth. Clean your sensor

[seth98esT]

It was raining that night, so its raindrops on the glass :P

[unlimited6986]

Ahh ok you get the 7d?

[seth98esT]

Nah, 50d still. I ALMOST bought the 7d last weekend at BB, but they only had the kit, no body only.

What are you shooting on nowadays?

[RedGalant2k1]

Seeing y'alls pictures makes me want to upgrade to a Canon EOS Rebel T2i or Nikon D90 already...should I?

[seth98esT]

Snag up a Canon yo!

[03-Galant-ES]

What lenses are you canon guys walking around with? I feel like upgrading a few budget for lenses is about 550 bucks. Been looking at possibly a 100 f2.8 macro and calling it a day, but would like some feed back, most shots will be fun and portrait.

[seth98esT]

If you want a walk around lens, then 100mm macro would not be it. Currently, I walk around with the Sigma 30mm f1.4($459), but I think the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 would be an awesome walk around, but its $900+

The Sigma 24-70 f2.8 would be a good walkaround lens for around $550

[03-Galant-ES]

I just found a great deal on a lens that will be amazing to use, but still need to find a walk around.

http://pan0.fotovista.com/dev/0/5/11030150/l_11030150.jpg

If I pick that up I will be looking for a decent walk around. It needs to be non ef-s since I do film and digital.

So I will keep shopping, but hope I get the 70-200 2.8L its the non IS, but still a beast of a lens

[4g63lover]

Great shots! We should get you, Jigz, and I together and do a super-meet-photoshoot!

I wish TGC had FB style like buttons! I think this is a GREAT idea!

[unlimited6986]

Seth I still got the 5d. Im saving up for a 135l and 85l now

[UAL Tripple 7]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/ReganH22/6-2.jpg

[keith6110]

Thats a sweet last pic. I want and dslr cam so bad!

I can't decide between the canon t1i or the t2i

[03-Galant-ES]

Thats a sweet last pic. I want and dslr cam so bad!

I can't decide between the canon t1i or the t2i

Is there a reason why you are only considering rebels? You can get a really good condition 40d possibly even 50d for the price of a t2i 10mp is enough for most photographers unless you are printing banners of your pictures

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-60D-Digital-3-0-Inch-Body/dp/B0040JHVCC/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1290153272&sr=1-6

There you go brand new for 999.00 with free shipping. I think that is worth the extra investment and you may find a better deal on a 50D, 60D ,1D Mark II or even 5D Mark I or 7D if you shop around. I would stick to those personally over a 450D or a 550D

I still use a 30D and have no reason yet to upgrade. Its the lenses I am upgrading right now not the camera.

50D with a nice beginner lens I would choose the 3rd used one with 45 feedback http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001EQ4BY0/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1290153887&sr=8-2&condition=used

[98mgalant]

Just thought that I would share this, walmart is going to have a cannon rebel eos xs for $479 on black Friday. It comes with a camera bag as well. I don't know how good of a deal that is but it sounds pretty good to me. You can cheack the the price by searching black friday walmart sales on google.

[pcriso2]

Is there a reason why you are only considering rebels? You can get a really good condition 40d possibly even 50d for the price of a t2i 10mp is enough for most photographers unless you are printing banners of your pictures

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-60D-Digital-3-0-Inch-Body/dp/B0040JHVCC/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1290153272&sr=1-6

There you go brand new for 999.00 with free shipping. I think that is worth the extra investment and you may find a better deal on a 50D, 60D ,1D Mark II or even 5D Mark I or 7D if you shop around. I would stick to those personally over a 450D or a 550D

I still use a 30D and have no reason yet to upgrade. Its the lenses I am upgrading right now not the camera.

50D with a nice beginner lens I would choose the 3rd used one with 45 feedback http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001EQ4BY0/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1290153887&sr=8-2&condition=used

x2 I bought my 40D as an upgrade from my Sony A200 and I have no regrets. If I had the money it would've been a 7D but the 40D suits me needs pretty well. It's a good camera to learn on. Prosumer grade but still user friendly

[9G]

I will have a 40D for sale in a few days. I just got a 60D.

[seth98esT]

You like the 60d? Why didn't you get the 7d?

[03-Galant-ES]

I will have a 40D for sale in a few days. I just got a 60D.

let me know when you get an idea on price.

[9G]

will do.

seth, i picked the 60d over the 7d because of the price difference and size/weight. I wished the 7d was a full frame but it's not. The 5dmk2 is just way too much.

[unlimited6986]

I almost just traded my 5d for a mk2 but couldnt really see me spending another 1k on it. So ill just get my 135L and be good

[UAL Tripple 7]

I have been looking for a good deal on a 40D, but nothing so far. I have been looking on Craigslist. Anyone else know of a good place to find a used one other then CL or Ebay? I want to get back into the DSLR game.

[9G]

how much are you seeing so far?

[pcriso2]

I picked up my 40D body in July on amazon for about 700 and it came with battery grip and 2x batteries. Prices look to be around 500 (body only) on amazon now

[unlimited6986]

IM selling my elinchrom transmitter and 2 recievers for $210 pm me in interested

[seth98esT]

You can get used 40d on Adorama for $500 some, and 50d for $750.

[98mgalant]

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/98mgalant/DSC_4400.jpg

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/98mgalant/DSC_4404.jpg

[UAL Tripple 7]

Shot this yesterday.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e267/ReganH22/20.jpg

[unlimited6986]

AHHHHHHH SEX

http://www.rlewisphotos.com/img/s2/v1/p692809689-4.jpg

[seth98esT]

Nice pocket wizards. How do you like them? I have been thinking about getting Cybersyncs.

[unlimited6986]

Idk i just got them in along with the 70-200 2.8 IS

[unlimited6986]

Just to update this thread. Just got me a pair of AB800's and waiting for a vagabond to come up for sale.

[98mgalant]

Anyone have any advice for taking wedding photos?

[kingscratchie]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164826_1532576768404_1654339033_1214855_2964390_n. jpg

Pic of my friends van at a show last sunday.

[unlimited6986]

Anyone have any advice for taking wedding photos?

Like what? I have 2 weddings booked this yr and looking for more. You can check out some wedding shots i took on my site.

Rlewisphotos.com

[98mgalant]

Like what? I have 2 weddings booked this yr and looking for more. You can check out some wedding shots i took on my site.

Rlewisphotos.com

I didn't notice that you replied to that but I have decided that I'm not going to do it. I don't know how to work my camera well enough yet.

This is a photo I took at school the other day No Editing. Just playing around with water marks.

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/98mgalant/DSC_6045w.jpg

[unlimited6986]

O ok yea weddings are tough i have 3 booked this yr so far. Im getting some more gear right now, so far ill have

2 Canon 5d's
Tamron 28-75 2.8 (Getting the canon 24-70L soon)
Canon 70-200 2.8 IS
Canon 17-40L
Canon 85 1.8
Canon 35 2.0 (Getting the 35L after 1 or 2 weddings)
Then a whole bunch of Memory cards, batteries and flashes and studio strobes.