Digital SLRs?

[mis]

oh and does anybody use the accessory battery grip with their xti or xsi? Does it help?

Makes a world of difference. Balances the weight ratio of the lens and body alot better. I use the xti and I really feel like the body is small toy without the grip. If you're getting one, the opteka grip is similar, if not identical to the canon one, for a cheaper price. Plus it makes shooting in portrait alot easier and much steadier.

[cure]

i wish i had an xsi for concerts. When i heard it had a live view, i didn't think a lot of dslr purists were going to accept it, but i think it could definitely be worth it for those blind shots you have to take when you put have to hold the camera above raised arms.

[operationjake]

Looking to get a prime...

Friends say EF 50 f/1.8 is good enough, don't bother with the 50 f/1.4...

True?

[VuONG]

50 1.8 is good but the 50 1.4 is better i dunno if its triple the price better but it is

metal mount, faster AF, better glass

REVIEW

[freecat]

If you are going to use it a lot and you actually LIKE the 50mm focal lenght, it can be worth it. Either way, the 1.8 is already fine.

Has anyone of you already bought a HK grip with integrated LCD that has intervalometer, exposure length and shooting number ? I already had a HK grip but I sold it, now i'm thinking of a Canon one, but I think i'd have a use of the one with the LCD.

[aizan]

does your camera have a ff sensor? if it's aps-c, you might want to think about a 20/2.8, 24/2.8, or 28/1.8.

[freecat]

^ or a 35 f2

10char

[operationjake]

I've got a Canon 20D, so 1.6x I believe...

So, I guess I should stick with a 50, but is it really worth it to undershoot and go for a 1.8? I plan on shooting a good amount with my prime, not exclusively, but a good amount...

[freecat]

If you have the money get the 1.4, you won't be disappointed. The autofocus is noisy and a bit weak on the 1.8, and the build quality sucks, so it's very fragile.

[sidneylo]

Someone buy my 50 1.4 and my 35 2.0

I don't want them any more. I'm lookin‘ at you, düm…

[prima]

sid i'm not in the market for a 50 1.4 exactly but maybe for the right price. how much are you asking?

[totally epic]

Someone buy my 50 1.4 and my 35 2.0

I don't want them any more. I'm lookin‘ at you, düm…

If you still have 35/2 when you come to Seattle, I'll take it.

[freecat]

how much for the 35 f2 shipped to france ?

[sidneylo]

I have no idea how much shipping would be to France but I would reckon it'd end up being no more than ~$200 USD after everything.

I'm guesstimating out my ass, though.

[sidneylo]

If you still have 35/2 when you come to Seattle, I'll take it.

YEAH TRICK YEAH. Remind me when I post about my Seattle trip.

[freecat]

I guess it'd be around $20 or even less. I'm okay for $200, or even $210 if you're worried about extra cost of shipping, and my paypal is ready. (btw do you have the original box ? warranty ?).

[sidneylo]

I think it's not in warranty any more (but I don't know shit about those sorts of things). These lenses have been owned for quite some time, over 1.5-2 years each I believe. And I am a habitually lazy photographer…I don't use bombproof cases and microfiber satin clothes or use pillows to carry them…or fill out those warranty things.

And holy shit there are a lot of messages for these lenses…

[freecat]

I see... anyway, it's a lens, i guess it's its purpose to be swinged back and forth. If you're fine with $200+ shipped then i'm fine too.

[totally epic]

YEAH TRICK YEAH. Remind me when I post about my Seattle trip.

WORD. Looking forward to getting rained on w/ you.

[Dex_star]

canon 30d with battery grip for 720 worth it?

thanks

[VuONG]

I've got a Canon 20D, so 1.6x I believe...

So, I guess I should stick with a 50, but is it really worth it to undershoot and go for a 1.8? I plan on shooting a good amount with my prime, not exclusively, but a good amount...

i would sugguest using your zoom lens or whatever you have and zoom into 50mm and try to walk around and shoot everything with that focal length.. 50mm on a 1.6 crop is like 80mm thats pretty close in a lot of indoor stuff, other then just shooting peoples faces. you adjust but i found that 35mm is much more comfortable on a cropped frame for everyday use

[sidneylo]

50mm sucks balls on a cropped sensor (for day to day use). Shooting indoors with that thing had me backed up against the wall a lot.

[herbology]

I just got a rebel for free from my cousin. Best everyday lens for around 150? he has a prime that he's willing to give to me but he just cant find it

[fndmybetterhalf]

nikon users...

so the words are out...d90 should be released in sept? oct?

also...i have a good opportunity to switch from D80 to a D200 for trade + $200

worth it? no?

[operationjake]

nikon users...

so the words are out...d90 should be released in sept? oct?

also...i have a good opportunity to switch from D80 to a D200 for trade + $200

worth it? no?

I'm a Canon user, so feel free to disregard my comment...

BUT, I must say, the D200 has a magnesium body... I would roll with that over the plastic D80 body. Think: that extra $200 is an investment in the security of your camera...

[fndmybetterhalf]

Hmm, good point...now i gotta scrap together $200!

[wisie]

Canon 1000D anyone?

[indesertum]

Xti's just dropped in price a lot ($589 for kit at adorama).

I've heard that d90 is supposed to drop this week (http://www.photographybay.com/2008/04/21/nikon-d90-d3x-rumors/).

It's also supposed to have a uVR system that works with all nikkor lenses and gives a 10 stop advantage (http://yourphotoarchive.com/laugh.htm)

d80 to d200 depends. Although d200 is a lot better in terms of functionality I believe the d80 is lighter and smaller. You should ask if you can borrow the d200 for a couple of days and see if you like to lug it around.

[nf one]

Have you tried shooting with it a couple of times? I was initially going to get a 450D (I would really like live view and I really like Canon's 10-22 and better lenses overall), but after having borrowed a friend's xti and playing around with it at shops, I think I'll go with a Nikon d80. The 400D and 450D gives me cramps in my right hand cuz the grip's so small. It's so awkward to shoot with for a long time.

admittedly i havent had a chance to use it for an extended period of shooting but from what ive experienced it was fairly comfortable. note that i do not have kunk hands and the smaller fit is probably geared toward a person with hands like mine. or so i think

so im pretty ready to pull the trigger, any reason i should wait? will the release of the 1000d push prices on the xti down or even if it does should i say fuck it and just get to shooting as quick as i can

[JSteez]

nikon users...

so the words are out...d90 should be released in sept? oct?

also...i have a good opportunity to switch from D80 to a D200 for trade + $200

worth it? no?

Sounds good, but you might as well go for the D300. Price difference isn't that much