Digital SLRs?

[servealoha]

I have a Canon XH-A1. It shoots beautifully and is an amazing camcorder. The only problem is that it is quite large, not something I can carry around with me everyday. I might want to trade it in for a 5D or a 7D. Does anyone have a Canon 5D or 7D? I'd really appreciate any input. Thanks

Hey Lauren. I would go for the 7D. I heard the autofocus sucks on the 5D. They are total different cameras though. Crop or Full Frame.

[chantheman]

anyone looking for a 50mm f/1/4 prime or an 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS for Canon mounts?

[Solix]

How much for that fiddy?

[k1d.]

whats everyone take on the new x100? thinking about getting one to pair it with my d700.. sometimes the d700 is just too big to carry around.

[M4TM]

X100 is sexy. And takes nice pics too. And new firmware came out yesterday that supposedly fixed some quirks... Downloading it shortly.

[laurenc]

Hey Lauren. I would go for the 7D. I heard the autofocus sucks on the 5D. They are total different cameras though. Crop or Full Frame.

Thank you!! I will definitely look more into it. I'm surprised the autofocus isn't good on the 5D since the camera costs a ridiculous amount. That really blows. Do you use a 7d?

[servealoha]

Thank you!! I will definitely look more into it. I'm surprised the autofocus isn't good on the 5D since the camera costs a ridiculous amount. That really blows. Do you use a 7d?

Nope. I have a 60D though. Awesome to do video with. The 7D is amazingly good with pretty decent autofocus. If you have the $, I would get the 5dMk2.

[koven]

X100 is sexy. And takes nice pics too. And new firmware came out yesterday that supposedly fixed some quirks... Downloading it shortly.

Swag, haven't really picked up my d300s since I got my x100.

some pics here

http://mrelllis.tumblr.com/

[koala]

Nope. I have a 60D though. Awesome to do video with. The 7D is amazingly good with pretty decent autofocus. If you have the $, I would get the 5dMk2.

would you say the video on the 60d is better than the 7d?

[daphneYOUfindME]

if anyone is interested in purchasing a nikon d80 (~4289 shutter releases) & nikkor af-s 35mm f/1.8 dx lens and a bunch of extras, holleur at me. everything is in excellent condition and well-cared for. i'm looking to sell this and get a compact point-and-shoot since i barely ever use it these days.

[chantheman]

now broke

[poly800rock]

Wanna pick up an x100 after selling a bunch of stuff, anywhere in stock?

[spudeey]

Want to get back to taking photos. Freshman year I was really into it and it was my main hobby. I had a 20d and some other stuff.

I haven't done much lately, just doing sports for my schools yearbook. I want to get a new body now that I have a job. What would be a newer camera that would be a good upgrade from my 20d? Just doing a lot of portraits, landscape, and random shots.

Don't want to spend a ton, so what are some of the best mid range canon bodies? t2i?

[chantheman]

t3i has the swivel screen that might come in handy over the t2i. i shoot a 60D that i like with the faster fps for shooting sports

[servealoha]

would you say the video on the 60d is better than the 7d?

Hmm. I don't know. I would say the 7D is better. It's a $500-$600 price difference. I would get the 60D and use the leftovers on a nice piece of glass. Unlike the 7D, the 60D has the useful flip screen and audio level control, which is useful for video recording. But, the 7D handles the ISO and graininess better.

[Solix]

Want to get back to taking photos. Freshman year I was really into it and it was my main hobby. I had a 20d and some other stuff.

I haven't done much lately, just doing sports for my schools yearbook. I want to get a new body now that I have a job. What would be a newer camera that would be a good upgrade from my 20d? Just doing a lot of portraits, landscape, and random shots.

Don't want to spend a ton, so what are some of the best mid range canon bodies? t2i?

I'd buy either an XSi or a T1i and pocket the savings for some glass. Having the ability to effectively take shots in the situations described (sports photography, landscapes, portraits) will require either multiple lenses or something a wide length like the 18-200. Glass is better at retaining value than a body, so it's also the better route if you feel like selling later down the road.

[chantheman]

got a 85 1.8 for sale too if anyones interested. good for basketball shots

shameless plug over

[alimenator]

Hmm. I don't know. I would say the 7D is better. It's a $500-$600 price difference. I would get the 60D and use the leftovers on a nice piece of glass. Unlike the 7D, the 60D has the useful flip screen and audio level control, which is useful for video recording. But, the 7D handles the ISO and graininess better.

Doesnt the 60D and the 7D use the same sensor?

[koven]

Doesnt the 60D and the 7D use the same sensor?

I thought the 60d had a newer sensor.

[alimenator]

I thought the t3i, 60D and the 7D all shared the same 18mp sensor? But the the biggest reason I would see someone wanting the 7D is for construction and it's speed?

[kidaradio]

got a 85 1.8 for sale too if anyones interested. good for basketball shots

shameless plug over

i've heard nothing but good things about this lens. i would consider if i didn't already have the 50mm 1.2. next lens i want to get is the 70-200mm 2.8L IS but that m*th^f*ck@ is too damn expensive right now! Canon/Japan needs to bring back those rebates. let me know if you know someone who trying to sell that one.

now broke

i had this lens. it was cool and i liked the range but man was it heavy as hell! sorry to hear that it's broke. do you have insurance? i always wonder what would happen if one of my lenses broke and how you go about fixing (if you didn't have insurance). experience anyone???

[chantheman]

i've heard nothing but good things about this lens. i would consider if i didn't already have the 50mm 1.2. next lens i want to get is the 70-200mm 2.8L IS but that m*th^f*ck@ is too damn expensive right now! Canon/Japan needs to bring back those rebates. let me know if you know someone who trying to sell that one.

im actually selling it because i picked up a sigma 70-200 2.8. like you i want the canon but for the price the sigma should be good enough for what im going to use it for. just wish it had IS/OS. didnt really want to spend an extra 600 for the sigma OS version or 900+more for the canon version

i had this lens. it was cool and i liked the range but man was it heavy as hell! sorry to hear that it's broke. do you have insurance? i always wonder what would happen if one of my lenses broke and how you go about fixing (if you didn't have insurance). experience anyone???

no, im now broke. the lens is fine

the lens is heavy as a mofo. prob why its nicknamed "the brick"

[kromophobic]

I dropped my camera(50D at the time) from about 2 feet with the 24-70 attached. It feel backwards onto the back of the body. The weight of the lens pulled the mount clean off of the lens ( screws came right out of their holes). Cost was about 300$ CAD for parts+labour, they also checked the alignment of the elements etc. Of course it depends on what is broken, but I think that's pretty much what you're looking at unless an element is broken/cracked...

[chantheman]

that sucks

[servealoha]

guys. im in a dilemma.

nikon 1.8d or sigma 85 1. 4

im looking for sharpness and bokeh quality

????

[koven]

Sigma

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[chantheman]

I have an extra generic Rebel t2i LP-E8 battery for sale $12 shipped. PM me

[laurenc]

Can anyone share their experience with the Canon 7D for film making/video? Pros and cons? And if the 5D is significantly better? Thanks!

[reallypeacedoff]

My mate shot this movie for the Whistler 72 Hour Filmaker Showdown with a 7D. Excellent camera!

as well as this one from the year before:

[laurenc]

the picture looks pretty crisp, thank you! do you by any chance know what kind of lens was used?