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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:28 pm
by Windwalker
Beautiful shot Doug!
Buck®- I got a chance to play with a 5D yesterday...they wouldn't let me take it for a test drive though
I wiped the drool off of it and gave it back.
Someday!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:33 am
by Snow Nymph
Nice shot, Doug!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:07 pm
by Buck Forester
Suh-WEET image! That's what I like about the 20D, there is virtually no learning curve if you're used to shooting with a Canon EOS or Elan type of a camera.
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:23 am
by AldeFarte
I love that focus from the forground into the distance. This new technology is amazing. I never have done much with a wide angle, but I have always been impressed by that look. I am just getting back into it with a basic little digital. I am impressed with how it makes everyone an expert. Wish I knew how to put it on the puter. My brother calls me a vidiot. I am what I am . jls
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:35 pm
by Shawn
Well now you guys have me thinking about the 20D.
In the mean time I was brwosing Amazon looking for the 20D and came across this:
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
List Price: $11,999.99
Price: $7,139.94
You Save: $4,860.05 (41%)
Holy smokes, save four grand?? This must be some knockout camera. Phoooey.
Anyway, back to reality......
What is a good "starter lens" for us newbies if indeed I cannot let go of my temptation?
TIA
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:20 pm
by doug395
Hay Shawn, I’ve been looking for a 20D on ebay for awhile, always got out bid, so finally just bought a new one before the rebate ended. But if you end up getting a Canon digital body, the Canon 17-40 ”L” is the best lens you can get for the money. Rumor is Canon will be announcing a new upgraded 20D around March.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:44 am
by Hikin Mike
I've got the first gen Rebel (300D) and really love the 17-40 f/4L lens! I got my eye on the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, but with impending medical bills and general life expenses, I don't know if I'll be getting it any time soon.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:54 pm
by Shawn
Thank you for for the info guys.
I guess I should read up on the matter too. I've never owned an SLR or serious camera before so a lot of the terminology is greek to me. Looks like most lenses can cost as much as the camera. Just the same, after reading thru this and other threads, and seeing some of the great images - the temptation to splurge just gets greater and greater.
In the mean time I'm grateful for the tips.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:36 am
by Windwalker
Shawn...much, much more in some cases
My next lens purchase....if I can ever save up enough dough will be the f/2.8 400mm IS "L" ($6,599) At least that's the plan.(with my 1.4x tele extender it would be a 560mm f/4....great setup for wildlife/birds) I'm going to have to do really, really well at photography for my wife to go along with that purchase though. LOL!
The 17-40mm f/4 L is very reasonable for an "L" class lens, very sharp and great for landscapes. The 1.6 crop factor of the 20D/350D/300D does
get in the way sometimes making the 17-40mm shoot more like a 27-64mm....that's why Buck doesn't like the smaller sensor.
If you choose to go with consumer grade lenses...I recomend buying primes (fixed focal length lenses) There are lots of inexpensive zooms out there and there is a reason they're cheap. Most are fairly sharp at the minimum focal length but lose much of their sharpness when fully zommed....there are tons of lens reviews on the web that bare this out.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:52 pm
by Shawn
Thanks WW. That's some great and specific information that'll help me learn to make better choices.
I like the comment about the wife's agreement to the new lens
