[martook]

In-depth review of the 5d mk2 on dpreview:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review


No surprises in there to be honest... I do want one, but I want a camera with proper AF even more...

 

[raptor84]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I like the 85 1.8 photos better. You have to get SO close with the 35. Renting is a good idea to try out lenses though.

Yes I had to go much closer than what i was used too. Next lens to rent will be a 135/2 then after that I'll know my upgrade path

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes I had to go much closer than what i was used too. Next lens to rent will be a 135/2 then after that I'll know my upgrade path

I'm afraid the dog would've licked my lens. LOL.

 

[digitalfrog]

^^^^^

I had a girl licking my lens once

 

[lan]

I don't mind my telephoto zoom being licked by a girl but not my Canon lenses.

 

[Walie]

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Originally Posted by Fumoffuru /img/forum/go_quote.gif I bought a cheap A590 IS. Pretty weak compared to these, but sufficient for my needs.

Don't forget to load CHDK on it! I'm having so much fun with mine! HDR on the cheap!

 

[lan]

2 new L Lenses were announced both Tilt and shift.

Canon introduces 17mm & 24mm TS-E lenses: Digital Photography Review

 

[OverlordXenu]

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes I had to go much closer than what i was used too. Next lens to rent will be a 135/2 then after that I'll know my upgrade path

That's what I like about wide-angle lenses. They FORCE you to get close, to connect to your subject. You have to have a mutual respect going with the subject to get good pictures. I say this as an amateur street photographer that is trying to become a photojournalist, but, whatever.

(FYI I'm a Nikon guy, but I also shoot Canon. FD lenses = <3)

 

[krmathis]

Well, I have joined the team!

As I picked up the following today.

1. Canon EOS 50D
2. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
3. Hoya 77mm HMC Super UV(O)
4. SanDisk Extreme III 16GB
5. Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I have joined the team! As I picked up the following today. Canon EOS 50D Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Hoya 77mm HMC Super UV(O) SanDisk Extreme III 16GB Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW

Sorry about your wallet

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I have joined the team! As I picked up the following today. Canon EOS 50D Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Hoya 77mm HMC Super UV(O) SanDisk Extreme III 16GB Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW

Welcome! What were you using before? Do you notice a difference?

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Welcome! What were you using before? Do you notice a difference?

Its my first SLR. Hence I am only used to point and shoot cameras, so its a big difference.
First step is to read the manual..

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I have joined the team! As I picked up the following today. Canon EOS 50D Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Hoya 77mm HMC Super UV(O) SanDisk Extreme III 16GB Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW

Wow, balling!

Congratulations... that's some seriously nice gear there! Let's see some pics, eh?

Oh, find some instructions online on how to use SLR's properly - I find this (Ben's Newbie Guide to Digital SLR Photography - Canon Digital Photography Forums) the most useful guide available for free.

 

[krmathis]

Thanks guys, for the warm welcome!

Pictures will follow, when I have gotten some sort of grip of it all and the weather clear up (snowing heavily now).

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh, find some instructions online on how to use SLR's properly - I find this (Ben's Newbie Guide to Digital SLR Photography - Canon Digital Photography Forums) the most useful guide available for free.

Great instructions. Thanks a lot for sharing!
...and it looks like a nice forum as well.

 

[vibin247]

Enjoy the new Canon DSLR, krmathis. Do bone up on the manual, but just have fun photographing with it!