New camera

The Astroman · 03-23-2006, 08:28 PM

Yeah, a tripod will be next on my list... Never heard of the remote though...

5 pounds on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-RC-1-Rem...ayphotohosting

Greggie Boy · 03-26-2006, 05:54 PM

I havn't bought new camera equipment for years. Now they call the Slave unit "remotes" and charge a fortune. You can buy a salve unit(photo electric that changes light energy to electrical energy) to set off remote flash unit for about$25. Been usingthem for decades.
For true night photos(pitch black object at long distance where even the most powerful flash units arn't enough) place camera on tripod,shutter held open if your camera has that option and slowly "paint" the subject with a bright spotlight. Don't worry about overexposure. You can even walk around the subject"painting". Just don't get in the picture..

Fiberop · 04-09-2006, 01:58 AM

That's a bummer about your camera, but better to send it back then keep it. It'll be back soon enough.

I have the Digital Rebel (300D), the predecessor to that camera. I think I've had it about 2 years now. It was the first Digital SLR under 1K. Still works great and still take great pictures. It's not the top of the line but Canons cmos sensor takes a very smooth picture.

That camera should have come with a rechargable battery and the charger for it? I bought an extra battery as the camera can use them up quickly.

That lense is a good starter lens and I got one also with my camera but I haven't used it in quite a while. I've got 5 lenses now and I prefer my primes the best.

Have fun with it and enjoy.

4W4K3 · 03-23-2006, 09:52 PM

The remote is just a wireless link to the camera, that snaps the shot when you click the button (it's kind of a kit). i know they make them for the canon eos series i've seen a few people use them. i guess you could use the self timer, a remote is just another option.

helmie · 03-24-2006, 11:36 AM

Its nice having a good camera. My ex employer was a photographer, and he had a pentax camera. Not sure what model it was, but it was a hell of a nice one.

The Astroman · 03-25-2006, 05:24 PM

I finally got the beast, but the ****ing CF slot pins are bent, so I have to excange it... SOOOOOOOOOOOOO disapointed

m3incorp · 04-10-2006, 05:21 PM

You will love the "XT". Your compact flash is a good choice as the XT does show better performance with a faster card, though I do have to say it doesn't use any speed faster than the Ultra II, but with that said most people don't understand that the "Extreme" marketing is for those that use their cameras in extreme varying environments. BTW, I have a Canon 10D and 20D, and will probably sell the 20D and buy the 30D soon. Be prepared to spend "big" for great lenses. I started out with that EFS 18-55mm and now have it, 28mm, 50mm, 28-75mm, and 70-200mm.

Blue · 04-10-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Looks good, got any specs? Also I'm guessing the battery pack is rechargable...thats a good thing. Now days expensive cameras come with AA batteries that last for like 20 pics...how stupid.

Well my camera is not an expensive camera (Finepix S5100), but I have to say I love the fact it takes AA battery's. I can take well over 300 4MP pictures on a set of rechargeable battery's. I carry with the camera an extra set and they have a 1 hour charge time. My wife has a Sony cybershot camera with a rechargeable battery that takes about 4 hours to charge! The batter is so expensive she opted not to get a spare :'(. So I love rechargeable AA battery camera's.

The Astroman · 04-14-2006, 12:11 PM

No, I inserted it correctly.

And I bought the Extreme III because the Ultra II was unavailable, and I was impatient. And it was only like 15$ more. No big deal.

m3incorp · 04-18-2006, 11:40 PM

Then, sounds like you did good! Hopefully I didn't agitate you too much by telling you something that you may or may not have known. Happy Shooting.

03-23-2006, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Astroman Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,621	Yeah, a tripod will be next on my list... Never heard of the remote though... 5 pounds on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-RC-1-Rem...ayphotohosting __________________ Intel P4 HT 2.4 GHz // Asus P4P800 Radeon 9600// 2x256MB PC3200 Infineon + 2x512 MB TwinX 3200C2 Corsair XMS 80GB IDE//140GB SATA // CM Stacker DVD Player // LiteON SHW 16H5S Lightscribe Logitech Z5300// SB Audigy 2 ZS Akasa Rheobus // 19’ LCD Keyboard // Logitech MX518 FAN of: Lost,The OC, Alias, DH, Prison Break, 24, Nip/Tuck, CSI, NCIS If it's not broke, don't fix it! Last edited by The Astroman; 03-23-2006 at 08:32 PM.

03-23-2006, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 21 Posts: 6,986	The remote is just a wireless link to the camera, that snaps the shot when you click the button (it's kind of a kit). i know they make them for the canon eos series i've seen a few people use them. i guess you could use the self timer, a remote is just another option. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe.

03-24-2006, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,208	Its nice having a good camera. My ex employer was a photographer, and he had a pentax camera. Not sure what model it was, but it was a hell of a nice one. __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

03-25-2006, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Astroman Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,621	I finally got the beast, but the ***ing CF slot pins are bent, so I have to excange it... SOOOOOOOOOOOOO disapointed __________________ Intel P4 HT 2.4 GHz // Asus P4P800 Radeon 9600// 2x256MB PC3200 Infineon + 2x512 MB TwinX 3200C2 Corsair XMS 80GB IDE//140GB SATA // CM Stacker DVD Player // LiteON SHW 16H5S* Lightscribe Logitech Z5300// SB Audigy 2 ZS Akasa Rheobus // 19’ LCD Keyboard // Logitech MX518 FAN of: Lost,The OC, Alias, DH, Prison Break, 24, Nip/Tuck, CSI, NCIS If it's not broke, don't fix it!

04-14-2006, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Astroman Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,621	No, I inserted it correctly. And I bought the Extreme III because the Ultra II was unavailable, and I was impatient. And it was only like 15$ more. No big deal. __________________ Intel P4 HT 2.4 GHz // Asus P4P800 Radeon 9600// 2x256MB PC3200 Infineon + 2x512 MB TwinX 3200C2 Corsair XMS 80GB IDE//140GB SATA // CM Stacker DVD Player // LiteON SHW 16H5S Lightscribe Logitech Z5300// SB Audigy 2 ZS Akasa Rheobus // 19’ LCD Keyboard // Logitech MX518 FAN of: Lost,The OC, Alias, DH, Prison Break, 24, Nip/Tuck, CSI, NCIS If it's not broke, don't fix it!

03-26-2006, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Greggie Boy Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 155	I havn't bought new camera equipment for years. Now they call the Slave unit "remotes" and charge a fortune. You can buy a salve unit(photo electric that changes light energy to electrical energy) to set off remote flash unit for about$25. Been usingthem for decades. For true night photos(pitch black object at long distance where even the most powerful flash units arn't enough) place camera on tripod,shutter held open if your camera has that option and slowly "paint" the subject with a bright spotlight. Don't worry about overexposure. You can even walk around the subject"painting". Just don't get in the picture..

04-09-2006, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fiberop Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	That's a bummer about your camera, but better to send it back then keep it. It'll be back soon enough. I have the Digital Rebel (300D), the predecessor to that camera. I think I've had it about 2 years now. It was the first Digital SLR under 1K. Still works great and still take great pictures. It's not the top of the line but Canons cmos sensor takes a very smooth picture. That camera should have come with a rechargable battery and the charger for it? I bought an extra battery as the camera can use them up quickly. That lense is a good starter lens and I got one also with my camera but I haven't used it in quite a while. I've got 5 lenses now and I prefer my primes the best. Have fun with it and enjoy.

04-10-2006, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
m3incorp Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 314	You will love the "XT". Your compact flash is a good choice as the XT does show better performance with a faster card, though I do have to say it doesn't use any speed faster than the Ultra II, but with that said most people don't understand that the "Extreme" marketing is for those that use their cameras in extreme varying environments. BTW, I have a Canon 10D and 20D, and will probably sell the 20D and buy the 30D soon. Be prepared to spend "big" for great lenses. I started out with that EFS 18-55mm and now have it, 28mm, 50mm, 28-75mm, and 70-200mm.

04-18-2006, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
m3incorp Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 314	Then, sounds like you did good! Hopefully I didn't agitate you too much by telling you something that you may or may not have known. Happy Shooting.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode