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01-29-2013, 11:55 AM
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#1744
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Im your huckleberry
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Diego, California
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i need some input my fellow shutter bugs. Im looking to buy a dslr that can shoot good HD video. I was eyeballing the Canon 60D or the T3i? Which one is the better of the two? Or do you recommend another?
price range: 300-600
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01-29-2013, 01:49 PM
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#1745
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Stos Photography
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Princeton, NJ
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01-29-2013, 01:53 PM
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#1746
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No Dogs, No Masters
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Canada
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60d. What's your lens budget? Lenses make the photo.
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01-29-2013, 03:37 PM
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#1747
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Im your huckleberry
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Diego, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wafflecakee
60d. What's your lens budget? Lenses make the photo.
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Budget is 600, i still have my 70-200 L lens from 8 years ago, back when i shot regular film.
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02-05-2013, 10:31 PM
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#1748
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Im your huckleberry
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Diego, California
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Does anyone member here have the software CD for the Canon 40D? i have lost my OG copy. I will pay cost for your time. Thanks!
Last edited by aquadgio1 : 02-05-2013 at 10:50 PM.
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02-05-2013, 10:44 PM
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#1749
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BECAUSE ST:P
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Is there a specific application you need, or do you need one for resale purposes? If it's just for general use, you can download the software "updates" from the Canon website and install them with a registry hack. They're full versions of the software.
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02-05-2013, 10:51 PM
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Im your huckleberry
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Diego, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reddogphoto
Is there a specific application you need, or do you need one for resale purposes? If it's just for general use, you can download the software "updates" from the Canon website and install them with a registry hack. They're full versions of the software.
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Im not that savy to do the registry hack, unless you can help me?
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02-06-2013, 03:23 PM
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#1751
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Gun Whore Since '02
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With tax returns coming up, I was looking to upgrade my T2i. I have been SERIOUSLY looking at the Sonly Alpha A77. I really have enjoyed the 550D, but I wanted something that was a bit of a step up. My other considerations were the 60D, and the 7D. Feature-wise, the Alpha blows them out of the water. Any suggestions or experience? I realize most people out here are Nikon or Canon users, but an open mind is appreciated.
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02-06-2013, 03:42 PM
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#1752
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RIP Xball
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: South Carolina
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I have no Sony experience, but consider your lens selection as well. Have you already invested in much Canon glass?
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02-06-2013, 05:27 PM
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#1753
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Gun Whore Since '02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fallen9210
I have no Sony experience, but consider your lens selection as well. Have you already invested in much Canon glass?
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Not a whole lot. 70-200 F4, 28-135 IS USM, 50 F1.8
I was looking to pick up a new lens or 2 anyway, so I started to ponder if I should just sell the glass, and switch to a better body, or upgrade to a 60 or 7D and have lower specs, and only get another lens. Im just trying to play my options. I dont have a TON invested in lenses, and for my purposes, Id like a 70-200 2.8, and then something in the 17-60 range. That'd do it for me. Maybe a 135 prime at some point as well.
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02-06-2013, 05:42 PM
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Haters gonna Hate
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: 702/707
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accidentprone
Not a whole lot. 70-200 F4, 28-135 IS USM, 50 F1.8
I was looking to pick up a new lens or 2 anyway, so I started to ponder if I should just sell the glass, and switch to a better body, or upgrade to a 60 or 7D and have lower specs, and only get another lens. Im just trying to play my options. I dont have a TON invested in lenses, and for my purposes, Id like a 70-200 2.8, and then something in the 17-60 range. That'd do it for me. Maybe a 135 prime at some point as well.
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You will not regret picking up a 70-200 2.8
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02-06-2013, 05:43 PM
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#1755
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Gun Whore Since '02
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Originally Posted by prpntblr95
You will not regret picking up a 70-200 2.8
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I agree, but my question is do I put it on an Alpha A77 or on a 60 or 7D? The A77 seems like a lot of camera for the price, and seems to beat the 7D in nearly every category. I was just wondering if anyone had used one.
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02-06-2013, 05:46 PM
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Haters gonna Hate
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: 702/707
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accidentprone
I agree, but my question is do I put it on an Alpha A77 or on a 60 or 7D? The A77 seems like a lot of camera for the price, and seems to beat the 7D in nearly every category. I was just wondering if anyone had used one.
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I personally have not but I have a friend that absolutely loves his. I close to purchasing one but I picked up a 1DmkII instead due to funds.
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02-06-2013, 07:36 PM
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BECAUSE ST:P
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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I think of it this way: Sony is a niche product, and it's going to limit your ability to expand in terms of glass and accessories. If you stick with Canon or Nikon, you're buying into a system with dozens of years of production behind it and a ton of lenses and accessories to help you get your images where you want them to be.
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02-06-2013, 07:47 PM
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#1758
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Go big or go home
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Destin, Fl
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02-06-2013, 08:02 PM
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#1759
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BECAUSE ST:P
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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"That floppy disk camera"
lol, a Mavica was my first ever digital camera. 640*480, 4 seconds per frame, and image capacity per disk that got lower as the battery depleted. Somewhere in an age old archive I may still have some airshow photos I took with it...
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02-09-2013, 11:29 AM
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#1760
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Gun Whore Since '02
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7D it is. I just dont have much faith in Sonys lens selection. I just picked up a 24-105 L and I'll snag a 7D in a week or 2. Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it.
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02-14-2013, 04:47 PM
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#1761
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I'll preface this with I have no idea what I'm doing. That being said, here's what I'd like to get answered.
I'm looking into just trying out photography. I've read around, its apparent that Nikon or Canon are the way to go. I've read and find that a Canon 30d or Canon 40d are within my price range (200~350). I've also read that basically its the lens that really makes a big difference.
That being said, assuming I pick up a Canon 40d/30d, what lens should I look at for all-around shooting? I'm not looking for top end, but something that will give me general satisfaction, not like my iPod touch pictures. Max budget on a lens would be around $60-100 (hopefully that's enough, probably not).
Also once I get the camera + a good starter lens, if I were to shoot paintball, what sort of camera protection is recommended, since I doubt getting the camera shot is a great idea, and I'd like to protect the investment.
Thank you!
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02-14-2013, 04:55 PM
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#1762
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No Dogs, No Masters
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Canada
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40d is great, the lens you'll need a bigger budget. Probably around $400. Ya might have to sell that luxe first!
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02-14-2013, 05:02 PM
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#1763
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wafflecakee
40d is great, the lens you'll need a bigger budget. Probably around $400. Ya might have to sell that luxe first!
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That being said, would I do better to find a cheaper body (if a decent one exists for cheaper)?
My overall budget is running like 400-500 (body and lens). Would I do better with a Rebel? I figure if Amazon has a T3i (or just t3) with some package lens (some say 18-55mm or 75-300mm - I have no idea how to interpret that, and if it means quality or junk), should I go with the rebel instead of a 40d?
Opinions?
I'm just afraid of repeating what I did with paintball, buying a tippmann just to buy a mini a week later. I'd rather skip the junker step and buy something thats decent and hopefully holds some resale value in case it turns out photography is not my thing.
*Probably doesn't hurt to add that I'll be taking a trip to Africa and would love to have something decent to take pictures with (safari). That would be my primary reason for purchase initially, I'd like to later to it into paintball*
Last edited by Ironside : 02-14-2013 at 05:06 PM.
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02-14-2013, 05:44 PM
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#1764
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Sideline paint sponge
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Good glass on a cheap body is preferable to a good body behind bad glass. That said, a 40D will be fine for a while, but there are only two lenses that will be around for $100: the 18-55mm kit and 50mm f/1.8 that aren't very good. If you want to do paintball or safari or anything that's far away, you'll need a telephoto that will cost more for better quality and faster autofocus. The cheapest is the 75-300 when used, and the 55-250 which is somewhat better.
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