[Wsh]

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Originally Posted by Steve_72 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone offer any input on the G11 or S90 models? I'm looking into either as my first unit for my foray into casual photography.

I own a Canon G10 and looked into upgrading to a G11, however after doing some extensive research on it, it's not a heafty upgrade past my G10.

With that said, it really depends on what type of things you want to shoot. The G series of cameras are remarkable. They do everything their big brothers (EOS - DSLRs) do but in a compact form. It's a bit bulkier than your average point and shoot, but it's still very portable. Also it does not have interchangeable lenses.

The S90 is great if you don't plan on having a hot shoe flash later on. I own a 220EX that offers bounce capabilities, great portable flash for the G-Series.

Both cameras provide RAW format just in case you like to work with that.

If you value portability more than the ability for an external flash, then by all means get the S90. It's also much lighter than the G series of cameras.

Keep in mind that the G11 has a swivel LCD screen which allows you to shoot from various angles. It also has an optical viewfinder instead of the pure LCD screen of the S90 (no ovf).

 

[PerformanceFirst]

Possible world record - FM Forums Thought everyone would find this interesting.

 

[paaj]

I recently traded one of my paintings for my mothers 20D. Anyone got a clue how it holds up to todays camera's?
All I know is that it us much more fun to make pictures than with my older Samsung compact camera

 

[Lil_JV]

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Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif I recently traded one of my paintings for my mothers 20D. Anyone got a clue how it holds up to todays camera's? All I know is that it us much more fun to make pictures than with my older Samsung compact camera

It's a great camera. Probably not entirely up to par with today's DSLRs, but a great way to learn photography.

I'd take that over a point and shoot any day.

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone got a clue how it holds up to todays camera's?

Depends on who's behind the camera.

 

[paaj]

of course

still got to learn things, but I like being in control of the settings. Didn't really have depth options with the compact camera, no control of where to focus (or really buggy focus, look-away method).

 

[Lumient]

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Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif of course still got to learn things, but I like being in control of the settings. Didn't really have depth options with the compact camera, no control of where to focus (or really buggy focus, look-away method).

Be careful with the camera hobby, it can lead you to the same road of financial disaster as headphones do...

 

[XxATOLxX]

Quick question for you Canon guys in here:

What kind of DSLR would I be able to trade my Canon HV20 for?

 

[lan]

I guess that depends what you can sell it for and what prices of still cameras are. I think you can probably get a 20D or 30D.

 

[plaidplatypus]

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Originally Posted by Steve_72 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone offer any input on the G11 or S90 models? I'm looking into either as my first unit for my foray into casual photography.

I think B&H covered all the basics.

A First look at Canon's PowerShot G11 & S90 | B&H Photo Video Pro Audio_

For me, the S90 is the more attractive model because of the small size. The G11 costs as much as some digital SLRs. You should also look at super-zooms like this: Canon | PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera | 3633B001 | B&H Photo

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by Lil_JV /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's a great camera. Probably not entirely up to par with today's DSLRs, but a great way to learn photography. I'd take that over a point and shoot any day.

From an IQ standpoint, the 20D is still an excellent camera, even up to ISO 1600. I upgraded to the 7D, mostly because of the improvements in the viewfinder, LCD, Live View, improved AF, etc. My 20D sits on the shelf now, but it's a good backup or a second body when needed.

 

[spartan123]

I have this canon equipment:

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Digital Camera's
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Canon 5D
Canon 1DMKII
Canon 1D
Canon 10D X 2
Canon S70
Canon SD 780IS
Canon Digital Rebel (300D)

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Auto Focus Lenses
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Sigma AF 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF
Tokina AT-X 20-35mm f/2.8 AF PRO
Sigma AF 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28MM f/2.8 (metal mount)
Canon EF 28-90 f/4.0-5.6 II USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (X2)
Sigma AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DL Aspherical HSM
Sigma AF 30mm f/1.4 HSM
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (metal mount)
Sigma AF 50mm EX f/2.8 EX Macro 1:1
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM
Sigma AF 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM
Sigma AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 EX OS APO
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM
Sigma AF 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF APO HSM
Sigma AF 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro 1:1
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM
Canon Ef 135MM f/2.8 (SF) USM
Sigma AF 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro IF HSM
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L MKII USM
Sigma EX 300mm f/4.0 APO HSM Macro (re-chipped)
Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM
Sigma AF 300mm f/2.8 EX APO HSM
Sigma AF 400mm f/5.6 APO (re-chipped)
Canon 1.4X II Teleconvertor (X2)
Canon 2X II Teleconvertor
Sigma 1.4X Teleconvertor (X2)
Sigma 2X Teleconvertor
Canon Speedlite Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
Canon 580 EX Flash
Canon Extension tubes for macro work (X2)


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Just sold my 300f/2.8 IS and 500 f/4 IS lenses. Didn't use them enough to have that much money sitting around....


You guys wouldn't believe the manual lenses i have for my cameras... Collect some really nice older lenses and the adapters.....

Here are some of my 300mm lenses and test shots I did for a comparison article for a photo web site a few years back. http://www.pbase.com/sparky14/300mm_lens_test

 

[mr_baseball_08]

Why so much glass? Surely you don't use it ALL on a regular basis?

 

[Wmcmanus]

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Originally Posted by mr_baseball_08 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why so much glass? Surely you don't use it ALL on a regular basis?

Hobbyist, perhaps? Surely we can understand that!

 

[spartan123]

I am a pretty busy semi-pro photog. so some of the glass I use a lot. but some of it is an investment / just had to have and try. Especially the MF lenses. never lost money on them even in this economy. (as long as your buy right)