mageproductions Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 <p>Today I got loose with my big lens (70-300 IS). That lens really works well, right up to about 265mm. It works ok, all the way up. I wanted to see what it would do, on the front of the 50D.<br> <img src="http://www.MageProductions.com/cabin.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>This was post edited, of course. No sharpening - just touched up the gamma, contrast and exposure. I just noticed blow-outs on the paper-bark trees. Oh well. When the shot hit the monitor the frst thing I saw was no fringing where the sky shows through the branches. I was 300 feet away when I shot this house. I can see spider webs! Unbelievable!<br> To see this you will need to download it and display it with something other than a web browser. All the shot info is in the file, for those that care. <br> The 40D hit ebay this afternoon. 170302269873, if you wanna look. There were several of these shots. This is just the one I like. It's not the only one that delivered the goods, by any means. And, for those with a paper fetish, it looks real good on a 8x10 (though it doesn't really fit - lol).<br> The 40D/50D thing is solved, for me at least. I thank all that replied.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madza_zulu Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 <p>Very nice indeed. Glad you didn't drink dpreview's Kool Aid.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 <p>I liked my 50D more than my 40D immediately. I tried hard to find something wrong and delayed ditching my 40D for 3 months but the 50D proved a damn fine camera over & over. The old 40D went to a needy relative.</p> <p>Every new model gets "burned in" by a firestorm of bitch 'n whine posts, mainly penned by desk bond photogeeks, self-appointed gear pundits, naysayers and mental midgets. Most of these clucking hens and internet parrots have never owned the gear they so distain. I recall what an incredible piece 'o crap many seemed to think the 10D, 20D, 30D & 5D were after lanch. Just before the 50D debuted the 40D was deemed old skool, MP poor, el crappo LCD and terribly behind the times. Now it's a friggen cool cat. Whatever, if it tickles your pickle, it's a dad burn pickle tickler deluxe.</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkissel Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 <blockquote> <p>Every new model gets "burned in" by a firestorm of bitch 'n whine posts, mainly penned by desk bond photogeeks, self-appointed gear pundits, naysayers and mental midgets. Most of these clucking hens and internet parrots have never owned the gear they so distain.</p> </blockquote> <p>No need to hold back, PF. Tell us what you really think. ;-)</p> <p>I've sat back and listened to those naysayers critique this camera (some of whom obviously have never even held the 50D). All I can add is that their phantom copies must be pretty bad, however, <strong>my</strong> 50D makes pretty good photos.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_glucksman1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>I feel the same way about my 50D, which I bought having read no reviews but needing a replacement camera ASAP while traveling. It's served me very well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mageproductions Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>Interesting avenues open before me, seemingly without end.<br> I was not satisfied with the 20D. The 30D, while refined, was still a 20D under the hood. The 40D is a good camera. I have no complaints, whatsoever, with it. I found that deal ($1,119) for the 50D and a new 28-135... and I could not resist. I tried, I really did. Lacking that deal, I seriously doubt I would have done this.<br> I'm supposed to be a wedding photographer. Buisness is not down. Business is dead - stone dead. I live in a very poor place to do business. Is anyone else seeing this?<br> Maybe Obama will turn out to be a magic momma. He will need all the power of Satan, and then some, to undo what that !@#$%^&*( ! Bush did as he and his raped this country, nearly to death.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>De Lenzer -- a little Netiquette: you posted a 4MB! 700 pixel wide image. Wonder why? Learn your tools as well -- post processing is as important as you eyes, camera, lenses, and exposure. No reason to post a GIGANTIC image inline wihti your question.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_atwood Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>De Lenzer, where did you find that 50D/28-135mm deal?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mageproductions Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>Ken - the image is not 700 pixels wide. This site reduces the image, to fit in the box. If you right click on the image you can have the full-sized version, which I think is necessary in any real evaluation of quality. Would you not agree?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mageproductions Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 <p>Bill - that deal is at Circuit City. You will have to find a store that still has a 50D, in order to get it. Hurry, if you want it, because this is getting harder to do, each and every day!<br> You might use google to find stores around you (Circuit City site is closed) or you might get a nice person at a store to search for a cam. And yes, they CAN still do that - I saw it on Thursday.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 <p>De Lenzer -- you posted a 700 px image, 4MB, from your website. Weird to say the least. Who cares if the rendered image is 700px, it's still a silly 4MB.</p> <p>Learn basic Netiquette, give people the option. As some one BORN in Terre Haute (myself), it's good advice.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mageproductions Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 <p>Uh, Ken? What ARE you smokin'? <br> Don't jump me TWICE, showingg your ignorance every time! Can you READ? Right click on the image, save it to your hard drive, then see if it is 700 px wide. Then aplolgise!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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