In the Canon Club
Discussion
Got my new toys yesterday: 50D, vertical grip and 70-200mm f4L 
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 OS is on its way.
First impression:
I'm happy with shots at ISO 1600 and even 3200 is usable. Previous DSLR (Sony A350) was brilliant at ISO 100, but beyond 200 I just wasn't happy. I only ever got one shot above ISO 400 that I was happy with!
The speed of it is also great. 6+fps is very satisfying
, but more importantly once I've pressed the shutter button in single-shot mode, if something interesting is happening I can press it again and it takes the shot with no hesitation.
And the size is nice, fits my big hands much better than the Sony!
Saying all that, I do miss built-in IS and the tilting screen! And live view obviously isn't as good as the Sony, but it's actually better than I was expecting.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 OS is on its way.
First impression:
I'm happy with shots at ISO 1600 and even 3200 is usable. Previous DSLR (Sony A350) was brilliant at ISO 100, but beyond 200 I just wasn't happy. I only ever got one shot above ISO 400 that I was happy with!
The speed of it is also great. 6+fps is very satisfying
, but more importantly once I've pressed the shutter button in single-shot mode, if something interesting is happening I can press it again and it takes the shot with no hesitation.And the size is nice, fits my big hands much better than the Sony!
Saying all that, I do miss built-in IS and the tilting screen! And live view obviously isn't as good as the Sony, but it's actually better than I was expecting.
XG332 said:
14-7 said:
On my third Canon now and love them.
I know it's a byebye smilie but works just as well as a hello!
I have:
F1
AE1
400d
120is
Wanting:
7d
Collection so far..
Canon 7D + Canon Grip
Canon 40D + Canon Grip
Canon 350D + Canon Grip
Canon MP-E65mm f2.8 Macro
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5/5.6 L USM IS
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM IS
Canon EF 17-40mm f4 L USM
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Canon Speedlite 430EX
1 Huge Hole in my savings fund
Yes, did I mention that I liked Canon
Edited by 4hero on Friday 9th July 17:24
Scott330ci said:
Fer said:
Dare I own up to just getting a 450D (which is giving me a little overexposure), or is that just too down market?
Don't worryI also have one which overexposes. Its a pain in the arse.
I always dial in 1 or 2 stops under.
Edited by Scott330ci on Friday 9th July 20:54
rasputin said:
First impression:
I'm happy with shots at ISO 1600 and even 3200 is usable. Previous DSLR (Sony A350) was brilliant at ISO 100, but beyond 200 I just wasn't happy. I only ever got one shot above ISO 400 that I was happy with!
The speed of it is also great. 6+fps is very satisfying.
Saying all that, I do miss built-in IS and the tilting screen! And live view obviously isn't as good as the Sony, but it's actually better than I was expecting.
The Alpha 550 would have given you all of that as well as sensor stabilisation, but I do understand that the lure of the big 2 is always there!I'm happy with shots at ISO 1600 and even 3200 is usable. Previous DSLR (Sony A350) was brilliant at ISO 100, but beyond 200 I just wasn't happy. I only ever got one shot above ISO 400 that I was happy with!
The speed of it is also great. 6+fps is very satisfying.
Saying all that, I do miss built-in IS and the tilting screen! And live view obviously isn't as good as the Sony, but it's actually better than I was expecting.
The Alpha 550 was almost what I wanted, but not quite.
It was missing:
1) ISO 100 - Which I use 90% of the time for landscape/tripod shots.
2) Micro Focus Adjust - I am a pixel peeper :P
3) Build quality - I can't let drizzle stop me, I live in Scotland.
Also there is a much more active market of used equipment for Canon, and hiring a lens is much easier and cheaper.
If an A700 replacement had come out, then potentially it could have interested me. But it didn't.
It was missing:
1) ISO 100 - Which I use 90% of the time for landscape/tripod shots.
2) Micro Focus Adjust - I am a pixel peeper :P
3) Build quality - I can't let drizzle stop me, I live in Scotland.
Also there is a much more active market of used equipment for Canon, and hiring a lens is much easier and cheaper.
If an A700 replacement had come out, then potentially it could have interested me. But it didn't.
dibbly dobbler said:
Scott330ci said:
Fer said:
Dare I own up to just getting a 450D (which is giving me a little overexposure), or is that just too down market?
Don't worryI also have one which overexposes. Its a pain in the arse.
I always dial in 1 or 2 stops under.
Edited by Scott330ci on Friday 9th July 20:54
4hero said:
XG332 said:
14-7 said:
On my third Canon now and love them.
I know it's a byebye smilie but works just as well as a hello!
I have:
F1
AE1
400d
120is
Wanting:
7d
Collection so far..
Canon 7D + Canon Grip
Canon 40D + Canon Grip
Canon 350D + Canon Grip
Canon MP-E65mm f2.8 Macro
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5/5.6 L USM IS
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM IS
Canon EF 17-40mm f4 L USM
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Canon Speedlite 430EX
1 Huge Hole in my savings fund
Yes, did I mention that I liked Canon
Edited by 4hero on Friday 9th July 17:24
Got the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 OS yesterday. First impression is that it's nice and sharp wide open and the OS works well.
Actually speaking of OS, I'm finding I get at least an extra stop without shake when using the 50D, over the Sony A300. I think the extra weight and more comfortable (for me) size makes it more stable
.
And - My 85mm f/1.8 should be arriving any day now. Can't wait
Actually speaking of OS, I'm finding I get at least an extra stop without shake when using the 50D, over the Sony A300. I think the extra weight and more comfortable (for me) size makes it more stable
.And - My 85mm f/1.8 should be arriving any day now. Can't wait
Ok, I'll join in:
2x 5D's I think the shutters are going to go soon
1x 40D
Sigma 15mm Fisheye
Sigma 12-24
EF-S 15-85 IS
EF 24-70 f/2.8L
EF 35 f/1.4L
EF 50 f/1.8 II
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
EF 85 f/1.8
2x 580EX II
Sold:
17-40 f/4L
24-105 f/4L
35-135 USM
70-300 IS USM
50 f/1.4
85 f/1.2L II - Sort of regret selling but f/1.2 is sooo difficult to nail focus
100 f/2.8
135 f/2L - Regret selling
200 f/2.8L II - Regret selling
300 f/2.8 IS
400L f/5.6
Whats next on the list-
2x 1ds mk III or 2x 5D MK II + 7D
2x Canon 580EX II - they are so useful for lighting rooms
Cheers,
Graeme
2x 5D's I think the shutters are going to go soon
1x 40D
Sigma 15mm Fisheye
Sigma 12-24
EF-S 15-85 IS
EF 24-70 f/2.8L
EF 35 f/1.4L
EF 50 f/1.8 II
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
EF 85 f/1.8
2x 580EX II
Sold:
17-40 f/4L
24-105 f/4L
35-135 USM
70-300 IS USM
50 f/1.4
85 f/1.2L II - Sort of regret selling but f/1.2 is sooo difficult to nail focus
100 f/2.8
135 f/2L - Regret selling
200 f/2.8L II - Regret selling
300 f/2.8 IS
400L f/5.6
Whats next on the list-
2x 1ds mk III or 2x 5D MK II + 7D
2x Canon 580EX II - they are so useful for lighting rooms
Cheers,
Graeme
The 85mm 1.8 arrived today, and now I know I made the right choice going for the 50D rather than the 550D...
My first impression of the lens was not a good one. It was OK but not sharp wide open like most reviews say it is.
Then I noticed on a test portrait that something was sharp at f/1.8 - a random strand of hair in front of the subject's face!
+10 micro focus adjustment, and what a difference! 100% focus accuracy, sharp wide open and the fastest focusing I've experienced.
Accurate enough?
My first impression of the lens was not a good one. It was OK but not sharp wide open like most reviews say it is.
Then I noticed on a test portrait that something was sharp at f/1.8 - a random strand of hair in front of the subject's face!
+10 micro focus adjustment, and what a difference! 100% focus accuracy, sharp wide open and the fastest focusing I've experienced.
Accurate enough?
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