[FunToys]

Done got my 135mm L
 

 
She's a beaut! Now Seattle rain just needs to let up for a bit so I can go out and shoot!

 

[fhuang]

 
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It's a camera. It's not gonna get old and obsolete just because a newer model succeeds it.

i know nothing about this.  i'm only getting this as a present for my girlfriend.  one more thing, do i need to get a battery grip? 

Well... it depends. One one hand, the grip makes the camera bigger and bulkier. On the other hand, you get longer battery life (if both battery compartments are used), provides an additional set of buttons for portrait mode, and balances the weight of the camera when used with bigger/heavier lenses and flashes. And some people get the grip so that they can look like a pro.

 
got my girl 7d, didn't get the battery grip and she seems to like it.  thanks. 

 

[Teerawit]

100L

 
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I've been really wanting a macro to play with. =[
 
Debating Canon 60mm or 100mm macro.

 

[laxx]

Been a long time bro! How you been?
 
Yea, I've thought about it, but I don't use my camera enough to justify it. I've recently been trying and if that works out, I might just splurge a few months down the line. I'd have to prove to myself that I'm willing to lug the weight around and actually put it to use!
 
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I've been really wanting a macro to play with. =[
 
Debating Canon 60mm or 100mm macro.

 

 

[uofmtiger]

 

Personally I'd pick the 7D over 60D. Better focusing, better body build/construction.
 

 
I got a chance to use my dad's 7D for several days with some of his prime lenses. It definitely has a lot of features I don't have on my 20d, so a move up will still require a lot of learning.. I was hoping they would come out with something of similar quality with the flip LCD before I jumped in, though. I just think it would be a great feature for macros.

That being said, unless I read rumors about something like that coming out soon, I will probably end up with a 7D. I decided against the 60d after a buddy bought it and complained about the picture quality.

As for primes, I think I prefer zooms. His 17-55mm was not much of a trade off in picture quality, but it gave me more flexibility when I was out and about. It will probably be my next lens.

 

[Steggy]

Hm, don't recall if I ever put my final setup in this thread, I remember I was poking aroudn here when I was shopping around, but my bag is as follows.
 
Canon 500D(Gripped)
Kit lens (meh)
50mm f1.8
430 EX II
Caselogic SLR/Laptop backpack
 
If you couldn't guess my next purchase is going to be a new lens.

 

[Jon L]

Canon 85mm F/1.2L II just showed up today
 

 

[Teerawit]

Indeed it has I've been out of the head-fi scene and into the photography scene
 
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Been a long time bro! How you been?
 
Yea, I've thought about it, but I don't use my camera enough to justify it. I've recently been trying and if that works out, I might just splurge a few months down the line. I'd have to prove to myself that I'm willing to lug the weight around and actually put it to use!
 
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I've been really wanting a macro to play with. =[
 
Debating Canon 60mm or 100mm macro.

 

 

 

[nileuuhw]

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I have a Rebel XT with kit lense and BG-E3 battery grip. I'm currently shopping for an everyday lense (I think you guys convinced me on the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 in another thread, especially at <$300 used). I'll also be getting a 70-200 in some variant and I should know which one by Thursday or Friday depending on price (waiting on discount list). And by mid July, I should have a monopod and either a 430EX or 580EX flash.

But more importantly, I need to practice taking shots.

I spent a weekend with the 17-40L and it's a ton faster than the kit lense. =T It was a very fun lense to shoot with, though I would have prefered a bit more zoom (taking pictures during a Memorial Day BBQ with about 50 friends). But hey, can't complain when you get to try gear out for free.

It's very detailed, It's helpful to me, Thanks for your effort!

 

[Farelistic]

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Canon 85mm F/1.2L II just showed up today
 

 
How gorgeous. is that a film body?
 

 

[Farelistic]

yeaaah, so glad I found this thread
 

 

[Jon L]

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Canon 85mm F/1.2L II just showed up today
 

 
How gorgeous. is that a film body?
 

It sure is gorgeous.  Yup, it's the film body Canon EOS-1V HS, the best they made.

 

[beerguy0]

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I got a chance to use my dad's 7D for several days with some of his prime lenses. It definitely has a lot of features I don't have on my 20d, so a move up will still require a lot of learning.. I was hoping they would come out with something of similar quality with the flip LCD before I jumped in, though. I just think it would be a great feature for macros.That being said, unless I read rumors about something like that coming out soon, I will probably end up with a 7D. I decided against the 60d after a buddy bought it and complained about the picture quality.As for primes, I think I prefer zooms. His 17-55mm was not much of a trade off in picture quality, but it gave me more flexibility when I was out and about. It will probably be my next lens.

60D and 7D use the same sensor. If your friend has issues with image quality, I'd say it's most likely an user issue, not the camera. 7D is a great camera, but the 60D's articulated LCD make it an excellent camera for macro and video.

 

[Farelistic]

Yup, 7D quality is solid.

 

[dizolit]

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60D and 7D use the same sensor. If your friend has issues with image quality, I'd say it's most likely an user issue, not the camera. 7D is a great camera, but the 60D's articulated LCD make it an excellent camera for macro and video.

Agreed, here are a few I took with my 60d: