DSLR photography

**seth98esT** · 10-19-2007, 09:15 AM

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 · 10-19-2007, 09:21 AM

whats the reason?

**seth98esT** · 10-19-2007, 09:28 AM

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** · 10-19-2007, 10:18 AM

Yea i want a 20-30d now lol

9G · 10-19-2007, 11:13 AM

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** · 11-29-2007, 03:47 PM

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.

100% crop / handheld(no tripod at work). Not bad at all.

9G · 11-29-2007, 04:43 PM

nice. Post some more pics.

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

Its too effing short.

**xglantv699** · 11-29-2007, 04:45 PM

yeah, more pics :twisted:

**Stewi** · 11-29-2007, 07:52 PM

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** · 01-20-2008, 11:17 PM

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** · 01-20-2008, 11:26 PM

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://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f3...008/?start=all

**unlimited6986** · 01-20-2008, 11:35 PM

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** · 01-21-2008, 12:05 AM

The Canon 10-22mm lens looks pretty sweet.

**unlimited6986** · 01-21-2008, 12:08 AM

sigma 10-20 couple 100 less

**devgrp** · 01-21-2008, 07:25 AM

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

**komodo** · 01-22-2008, 01:33 AM

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** · 01-22-2008, 03:51 AM

anyone ever bought anything from cameraaddicts.com

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

**devgrp** · 01-22-2008, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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