[ysiwpaintball]

Originally Posted by cp kid

Sup Ron.

Im stuck on geting a super sweet deal from dye or geting a camera.. its 50/50 now

[neverclear]

Originally Posted by cp kid

I'm waiting for one of the 50% promo codes for smugmug to come out again to get the highest level. Which lens are you looking at?

Either the Canon 70-200 IS USM L series in either f/4 or f/2.8. It will all depend on how much money I have at the time. I really like the f/2.8 but the f/4 autofocus is faster with the 50D so I'm leaning that way and then getting a nice tripod or even a FLIP Mino HD video camera with the cash I'm saving.

this one:
http://www.adorama.com/CA702004ISU.h...-200+f%2f4+USM

[cp kid]

Originally Posted by neverclear

Either the Canon 70-200 IS USM L series in either f/4 or f/2.8. It will all depend on how much money I have at the time. I really like the f/2.8 but the f/4 autofocus is faster with the 50D so I'm leaning that way and then getting a nice tripod or even a FLIP Mino HD video camera with the cash I'm saving.

this one:
http://www.adorama.com/CA702004ISU.h...-200+f%2f4+USM

I like my Canon 70-200 F/4L non IS a lot. Canon released the new 70-200 F2.8 IS MKII just a week or so ago, so you might be able to pick the MKI up for cheap. There was a used 2.8 non IS on POTN for $900.

If you're only using it for paintball, IS isn't necessary really. Save yourself the cash and get a tripod.

[Your0President]

night ereybody

[ysiwpaintball]

Originally Posted by Your0President

night ereybody

Night Grant

[neverclear]

Originally Posted by cp kid

I like my Canon 70-200 F/4L non IS a lot. Canon released the new 70-200 F2.8 MKII just a week or so ago, so you might be able to pick the MKI up for cheap.

If you're only using it for paintball, IS isn't necessary really. Save yourself the cash and get a tripod.

I'm going to use it for more than paintball though. I also have a natural tremor, so anything I can do to help get a steadier shot though, the better. I'm also hoping to get a refurb so it will be even cheaper.

[cp kid]

Originally Posted by neverclear

I'm going to use it for more than paintball though. I also have a natural tremor, so anything I can do to help get a steadier shot though, the better. I'm also hoping to get a refurb so it will be even cheaper.

I guess, none of the photographers really use IS. Most of them would just get the 2.8, but if the IS would help, go for it.

If you planned on using it indoors, the 2.8 would help you.

[neverclear]

Originally Posted by cp kid

I guess, none of the photographers really use IS. Most of them would just get the 2.8, but if the IS would help, go for it.

If you planned on using it indoors, the 2.8 would help you.

I know, I'm strange.
There is no way I'm taking the camera to do too many high-speed paintball shots indoors. I'm eventually going to pick up a cheap indoor lens for personal use though.

The other one I'm kinda considering is the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS. Something with a little extra focal length on it to better capture the opposite side of the field, but it makes getting what's right in front of me harder to capture.

EDIT: The only reason for the IS on this one is because Adorama doesn't show an non-IS version.

[cp kid]

Originally Posted by neverclear

I know, I'm strange.
There is no way I'm taking the camera to do too many high-speed paintball shots indoors. I'm eventually going to pick up a cheap indoor lens for personal use though.

The other one I'm kinda considering is the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS. Something with a little extra focal length on it to better capture the opposite side of the field, but it makes getting what's right in front of me harder to capture.

EDIT: The only reason for the IS on this one is because Adorama doesn't show an non-IS version.

Honestly, cross field shots would be nice, but they'll most likely be either blurry, out of focus, or not framed right. My 70-200 has served me great so far. If you want the extra length, get a 1.4 teleconverter.

F4L non IS: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._f_4L_USM.html

I just got the 50 F/1.8 sunday from B&H. It's nice, and only $99. Great deal. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0mm_f_1_8.html

[neverclear]

Originally Posted by cp kid

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._f_4L_USM.html

I just got the 50 F/1.8 sunday from B&H. It's nice, and only $99. Great deal. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0mm_f_1_8.html

there is a non-IS 70-200, but not a non-IS 100-400. The more I think about it, the more I like the 100-400 over the 70-200. Sure, maybe I lose some of the crispness and it gets harder to shoot in lower-level light, but I don't lose a ton in shortest distance for focus and I gain a lot larger of a zoom so I can probably do a better job catching the opposite sides of the field.

I use that same f/1.8. It's a decent little lens for the price.

[cp kid]

Originally Posted by neverclear

there is a non-IS 70-200, but not a non-IS 100-400. The more I think about it, the more I like the 100-400 over the 70-200. Sure, maybe I lose some of the crispness and it gets harder to shoot in lower-level light, but I don't lose a ton in shortest distance for focus and I gain a lot larger of a zoom so I can probably do a better job catching the opposite sides of the field.

I use that same f/1.8. It's a decent little lens for the price.

I edited my post some.

A 1.4 teleconverter would make a 70-200 a 98-280, plus the 50D having the 1.6 crop sensor.

[millertyme59dh]

Originally Posted by neverclear

there is a non-IS 70-200, but not a non-IS 100-400. The more I think about it, the more I like the 100-400 over the 70-200. Sure, maybe I lose some of the crispness and it gets harder to shoot in lower-level light, but I don't lose a ton in shortest distance for focus and I gain a lot larger of a zoom so I can probably do a better job catching the opposite sides of the field.

I use that same f/1.8. It's a decent little lens for the price.

all this camera talk.... i like my disspossable... no zoom, crappy flash. great pics.....

[millertyme59dh]

wow i killed it. fine im going to bed then. nighty night

[neverclear]

sorry, I got in a work-related discussion of Jagerbombs.

I don't know what I will do. I'm going to get some advice around PBN first and make my move then. I know the 2.8 and the 4 are nice lenses, I'll give them a try with both IS and non-IS, and go from there. My tremor is pretty bad at times though so I tend to do what I need to do to stay stable.

[cp kid]

Originally Posted by neverclear

sorry, I got in a work-related discussion of Jagerbombs.

I don't know what I will do. I'm going to get some advice around PBN first and make my move then. I know the 2.8 and the 4 are nice lenses, I'll give them a try with both IS and non-IS, and go from there. My tremor is pretty bad at times though so I tend to do what I need to do to stay stable.

You could always rent lens's.

Andrew i'm going to pm you a canon photography forum link.

[MyNameIsAdamBee]

harro

[Son of Doomsday]

Stuff i missed

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

Matt I like you deep down.

Originally Posted by Cheezyfli

In Soviet Russia, Matt Deafs you!

Originally Posted by zach024

matt, what is with the tear in ur shirt?

makes me look like a homeless

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

I love you all.

i love you too

Originally Posted by Chief Sneekyfoot

you're not listening to anything

Originally Posted by jmorisaki

He's disabled. Everyone feels sorry for him.

Kidding Matchhoo

<3

Originally Posted by Cheezyfli

Alright, it's physically impossible to get two in a row. I opened two windows, and hit post 1 right after the other, and they were still 2 or 3 posts apart

Originally Posted by DriverJ

Matt-O bring me some Cheetos

Im a poor college boy

Originally Posted by ysiwpaintball

I want a pistol

Water pistol

Originally Posted by DriverJ

Can you still hear, we don't need another one complaining about his deafness

Originally Posted by mercedes0001

i might have missed Matt's answer.

I didn't see your post

Originally Posted by WILLIZ

I get to pick up my G/F's engagement ring next week...OOOHHHNNNOEOOOOESSS!

Congrats

Originally Posted by DSSPaintball

Karen just yelled at me to post faster

I would be scared

Originally Posted by mercedes0001

Matt quit lurking and tell me!!!!!!!

IM SORRY I DIDN'T SEE YOUR POSTS!!

Originally Posted by iheartpaintball13

It's funny to hear Mom talk about posting faster. She's like a slave driver to my typing fingers.

Crack the whip

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

2x

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

post

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

again..

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

2x post

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

Once more...

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

please?

Originally Posted by TommyDiablo

maybe?

God Dammit Tommy you post spammer

Originally Posted by mercedes0001

I have never seen the post where Matt answered my about the time.

Thread was going way too fast to read your post

[Son of Doomsday]

And good night ladies and gentlemen

[neverclear]

shirt.woot ordered today. Star Wars fans everywhere should have one. I thought about buying two.

IT'S A TRAP!!

[ysiwpaintball]

Night OT

[RonniePB]

Morning OT.