My New 20D
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Nice shot, Doug!
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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
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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