In the market for a DSLR

Nightrain · 12-30-2008, 05:34 AM

The EOS arrived today. I am extremely happy with it. The low light/dark performance is far far far far better than the point and shoot I was using. I love it.

Plenty of reviews could tell you more technical things than I could. But I will tell you that I really like this camera. Very impressed with the quality of pictures.

Jet · 12-30-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightrain

The EOS arrived today. I am extremely happy with it. The low light/dark performance is far far far far better than the point and shoot I was using. I love it.

Plenty of reviews could tell you more technical things than I could. But I will tell you that I really like this camera. Very impressed with the quality of pictures.

I ended up going with the 30D due to me winning an auction--I'm excited about it! What lens are you using?

Nightrain · 12-31-2008, 08:26 AM

Nothing special for now, but there are a few really nice ones that I am eye-balling already. Those cost more than what I payed for the entire kit though.

Currently have:

Canon 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6
Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 tele/zoom -wish this was the IS version, but for 40$ brand new I can't complain.

Thinking about grabbing the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens from Tigerdirect as I've got a gift certificate for xmas there and really don't need any computer parts as much as I love to want all the crazy new stuff. Other than the plasticky build quality the reviews state that its very sharp, and I plan on taking quite a few portraits.

Grats on the 30D

[-0MEGA-] · 12-31-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightrain

Currently have:

Canon 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6
Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 tele/zoom -wish this was the IS version, but for 40$ brand new I can't complain.

Thinking about grabbing the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens from Tigerdirect as I've got a gift certificate for xmas there and really don't need any computer parts as much as I love to want all the crazy new stuff. Other than the plasticky build quality the reviews state that its very sharp, and I plan on taking quite a few portraits.

Grats on the 30D

Wow, that's almost identical to me!

I have the 18-55mm IS, the 70-300mm IS, and I just bought the 50mm f/1.8. For $85 I heard it's a great lens! You may want to check out some examples here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=312255

Adorama.com is where I order all of my stuff from.

Nightrain · 12-31-2008, 08:25 PM

The paged you linked seems to go to the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens. Some amazing shots there though. Making me want all sorts of new lenses lmfao. Unless there is 50mm 1.8 shots tucked in there, just didn't have time to check 140 pages to search for them.

How's the IS version of the 70-300mm? I haven't gotten a chance yet to really play with the non-IS version as it just came in last night, but I can tell that it's pretty much going to be a tripod lens, as even being stable as a rock wasn't getting me the sharpness I wanted, but setting the camera on something and setting a timer was doing quite well. Can't wait to get outside to try some shots.

I've got to find a nice compact tripod that fits in my camera bag, but extends long enough to be usable and sturdy enough not to be a PoS like the cheapo one I picked up just until I found a decent one.

Jet, Definitely post up some impressions of that nice 30D you grabbed up!

Jet · 01-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Yep, I sure will when it comes in. I also picked up a Sigma 18-200mm OS while I was at it. The only other lens (that might actually happen) would be a 50mm 1.8 like Omega mentioned--Saturday I shot for a while at a family gathering with the Nikon D50 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4, and was extremely impressed. For head shots the 1.8 can't be beat for the price. His 85mm 1.8 would be even better, but it's quite a bit more $$.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-05-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightrain

The paged you linked seems to go to the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens. Some amazing shots there though. Making me want all sorts of new lenses lmfao. Unless there is 50mm 1.8 shots tucked in there, just didn't have time to check 140 pages to search for them.

How's the IS version of the 70-300mm? I haven't gotten a chance yet to really play with the non-IS version as it just came in last night, but I can tell that it's pretty much going to be a tripod lens, as even being stable as a rock wasn't getting me the sharpness I wanted, but setting the camera on something and setting a timer was doing quite well. Can't wait to get outside to try some shots.

I've got to find a nice compact tripod that fits in my camera bag, but extends long enough to be usable and sturdy enough not to be a PoS like the cheapo one I picked up just until I found a decent one.

Jet, Definitely post up some impressions of that nice 30D you grabbed up!

Sorry, here is the one for the 50mm f/1.8: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...highlight=50mm

The 70-300mm IS is awesome, it's build quality and optics are much better then the original 70-300mm, it's not just a difference of IS. I get amazing shots handheld with it as well, even at 300mm in good light!

Jet · 01-09-2009, 05:26 AM

My lens is coming tomorrow....can't wait for UPS.

Jet · 01-10-2009, 03:16 AM

[-0MEGA-] · 01-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Very nice!

12-30-2008, 05:34 AM	#31 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 22 Posts: 335	The EOS arrived today. I am extremely happy with it. The low light/dark performance is far far far far better than the point and shoot I was using. I love it. Plenty of reviews could tell you more technical things than I could. But I will tell you that I really like this camera. Very impressed with the quality of pictures. __________________ Q6600 \| E6300 Gigabyte P35-DS3R \| Asus P5NSLI 4Gb DDR2 800 \| 2Gb DDR2 667 EVGA GTX280 SC \| EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb SC Corsair TX750W \| BFG 650W

12-31-2008, 08:26 AM	#33 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 22 Posts: 335	Nothing special for now, but there are a few really nice ones that I am eye-balling already. Those cost more than what I payed for the entire kit though. Currently have: Canon 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 tele/zoom -wish this was the IS version, but for 40$ brand new I can't complain. Thinking about grabbing the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens from Tigerdirect as I've got a gift certificate for xmas there and really don't need any computer parts as much as I love to want all the crazy new stuff. Other than the plasticky build quality the reviews state that its very sharp, and I plan on taking quite a few portraits. Grats on the 30D __________________ Q6600 \| E6300 Gigabyte P35-DS3R \| Asus P5NSLI 4Gb DDR2 800 \| 2Gb DDR2 667 EVGA GTX280 SC \| EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb SC Corsair TX750W \| BFG 650W

12-31-2008, 08:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 22 Posts: 335	The paged you linked seems to go to the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens. Some amazing shots there though. Making me want all sorts of new lenses lmfao. Unless there is 50mm 1.8 shots tucked in there, just didn't have time to check 140 pages to search for them. How's the IS version of the 70-300mm? I haven't gotten a chance yet to really play with the non-IS version as it just came in last night, but I can tell that it's pretty much going to be a tripod lens, as even being stable as a rock wasn't getting me the sharpness I wanted, but setting the camera on something and setting a timer was doing quite well. Can't wait to get outside to try some shots. I've got to find a nice compact tripod that fits in my camera bag, but extends long enough to be usable and sturdy enough not to be a PoS like the cheapo one I picked up just until I found a decent one. Jet, Definitely post up some impressions of that nice 30D you grabbed up! __________________ Q6600 \| E6300 Gigabyte P35-DS3R \| Asus P5NSLI 4Gb DDR2 800 \| 2Gb DDR2 667 EVGA GTX280 SC \| EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb SC Corsair TX750W \| BFG 650W

01-05-2009, 03:13 PM	#36 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,627	Yep, I sure will when it comes in. I also picked up a Sigma 18-200mm OS while I was at it. The only other lens (that might actually happen) would be a 50mm 1.8 like Omega mentioned--Saturday I shot for a while at a family gathering with the Nikon D50 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4, and was extremely impressed. For head shots the 1.8 can't be beat for the price. His 85mm 1.8 would be even better, but it's quite a bit more $$. __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com

01-09-2009, 05:26 AM	#38 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,627	My lens is coming tomorrow....can't wait for UPS. __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com

01-10-2009, 03:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
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01-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#40 (permalink)
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