Posts Tagged ‘canon’
Camera is great, relatively easy to use with a straight forward instruction booklet. I took a lot of flower photos using the flower icon. Together with the stabilization device, my photos were crisp. I also used the night feature to photograph a night blooming cerrus and the close up shot was quite good–not at all blurry. I am still learning many of the features. After downloading the photos, I sent them to a photo shop on-line, and picked them up an hour later. The level of detail and great. I am quite satisfied with the camera.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
I liked this book except for the ‘pie’ part and then I found out through my daughter that the author didn’t really interview anyone in the south for any of it. Yes, she grew up there and had a maid but she didn’t even interview her. I was disappointed that most of it was made up. She could have written from her observations I guess but it’s not the same. The characters stayed with me though and it was entertaining.
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
I consider myself an amateur/semi-pro photographer who uses my photo equipment for travel pics for the most part. I wanted to move from film (EOS-3 and EOS-1V) to D-SLR and have waited many years to do so. I could neither justify $4K or $8K for the two high-end cameras either for cost or use. Then the 5D came out and I seriously considered it because it was a true pro-level camera for photographers truly not in the business. And, it has a FF CMOS to boot–no FOVCF to deal with.
Then, Canon brought out the 30D and after doing the comparative homework, the quality is, for the most part, equal and sometimes better than the 5D. For those of us who are not in possession of 300mm+ lenses, the 1.6 FOVCF is super, except, of course, for ultra-wide FOVs.
But camera to camera, function to function, versatility to versatility, or any other category you might wish to compare, the 30D is a superlative camera and a photographer’s dream. This camera is truly “WOW! to the MAX.”
For those who think that having a pop-up flash should NEVER be on a pro level camera, think again! It’s a true plus. With 5FPS for use at sporting events or other fast-moving venues vs. 3FPS for the 5D, this makes the 30D all the better.
So, the 30D along with the unbelievable EF-S10-22mm f/2.5-3.5 USM lens, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, the EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS UMS, the EF100 f/2.8 macro USM, the Battery Grip BG-E2, the Speedlite 580EX along with the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and/or the Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, which is the total equipment I have in my bags, you can’t do better.
Oh, I am sure Canon will soon come out with a 40D, but I can’t imagine what they could add without moving to the 5D level-camera. In fact, we may soon see the demise of the SLR with less than a FF CMOS, so I advise that if you want the advantages of the 1.6 multiplier SLR, get this camera now. Don’t wait; there’s no reason to do so and at $1500 give or take, it’s very inexpensive for what Canon gives us in r
Canon EOS 30D 8
I have had this lens for a few months. Here is the good:
Excellent colors! I mean wow. The colors are much better than my kit lens. The zoom range is perfect. 17-85mm is ideal for most walk around conditions. The autofocus is fast, really fast. The focus doesn’t hunt either! The IS really does work!! The CA is not as bad as people say. I haven’t had much CA in my pics at all. It is built solid! I feel like I have a professional grade lens on my XT now. It feels and looks awesome.
Here is the bad:
Its not very very sharp. It is sharper than the kit lens, so its def. a step up. But I ONLY shoot f/8 as that is the sharpest aperture to shoot at, and even at f/8 its not like tack sharp. All I am saying is that it isn’t the sharpest lens. And if I would have to pay full price for the item, brand new right after it was introduced to the market, I would say it isn’t worth it. But since I paid $370 brand new =P on ebay, I think, HELL YEAH its worth it. It is 10X better than the kit lens. I think you will all enjoy it. If the sharpness bothers you, just go on PS and use smart sharpen, then they look EXCELLENT. THe lens won’t dissappoint.
Canon EF S 17
Excellent quality cables. Does just as good as cables that cost much,much more. Very happy with them. Why spend $50-$100 when these do just as good,if not better!!
Canon EF 28 90mm
I love this lens. I bought it basically because it is the longest focal length with a really large aperture under $500 ($925 for the 135 f2 and $4800 for the 200 f2). It focuses quick and is razor sharp, even wide open (I find I shoot with it 95% of the time at f2.0). On my crop sensor 40D it acts as a short telephoto and allows me to capture great action and tight portraits with perfectly blurred backgrounds.
My one and only complaint is the lens hood attachment is not the best design. Definitely not large enough an issue to deduct a star.
Canon EF 100mm f
I love my Kendle. It’s so easy to carry with me all the time and ready to use. It is so flat it fits in my purse easily. So easy to load a book. Took me by surprise when I ordered a book and by time I pulled my Kendle out it was on there. The support people are wonderful. I needed help getting started and they acted like it was no big deal to help me.
Canon EF 24 105mm
This hood comes with the 100-400, so don’t buy it separately.
Pros:
- Reduces flare and ghosting when shooting in bright light.
- Helps protect your lens from dirt and scratches.
- Somewhat protects the lens in case of a fall. Better to break the hood than the front element.
- Makes you look more like you know what you are doing and helps to keep others from carelessly walking in front of you.
Cons:
- Will increase lens movement in windy situations, kind of like a sail on a boat.
- Takes up more room in your bag, even when reversed they still add to the diameter of the lens.
- People take more notice of you, will help to blow your cover if you are trying to keep a low profile.
Canon ET 83C Lens
Product works very well. Read instructions first! Now that you know how to use the case you’re fine. Be very careful with the gssket grease. A pea sized drop could be too much. The grease can collect sand and ruin the waterproof seal. I have only used it in a swimming pool to make sure I am comfortable before an outdoor venture. It works fantastic.
I took video of the swim team and they turned out sharp. Easy for a coach to teach better form when they can actually see it. The sound picks up as well kinda neat.