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    off camera flash cord... help!

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I'm trying to get into flash photography, what are some good

    tools/accessories that you recommend? I've already got the stofen

    omni bouncer.

     

    I want to change the position of the flash from on camera to off

    camera. To accomplish this, what do I need? A off camera flash cord?

    Are there any other options? What's a "connecting cord"?

     

    What's a good third party flash cord that will work on EOS?

     

    Thanks.

    ETTL on Digital Rebel (and on other DSLR)

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Since I rarely do flash photography, I have a very limited

    understanding of ETTL and how flash works in general.

    <p>

    Here's an interesting thread on dpreview regarding flash output and

    ISO.

    <p>

    <a href="http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?

    forum=1031&message=6662973">dpreview thread</a>

    <p>

    The reason I post it here is that I think this community has some

    more knowledgeable folks regarding this issue.

    <p>

    *SHOULD* the change in ISO have an effect on flash output(the AMOUNT

    of light the flash emits)? Does a relationship exist?

    <p>

    Could it be simply explained by the change in ISO varies the

    sensitivity of the sensor so that the sensor could detect more light

    at higher ISO, thus giving an overexposed image?

    <p>

    This was same theory transfered from film photography, right?

    <p>

    But why would the camera give an underexposed image at ISO 100?

    <p>

    Those of you that have other DSLR's, do you get the similar results?

    <p>

    Any thoughts much appreciated.

    Sitting on the fence: 135/2 L or 70-200/4 L ?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    And my 300D will arrive soon. If you can wait a little longer, I'll have some photos for you to evaluate...

     

    Beware that 135mm on DR is a 216mm(crop)...

     

    Well, I have those two lenses for different purposes... And really, they're designed for different purposes. They are both supurb, two of the finest in EOS. 135 is my sports/portrait whereas 70-200 is my travel/macro(with 500D and 1.4x) lens.

     

    I've done a brief test a while ago on three different tele lenses I had. 135 vs 70-200 vs 200. (search the archive for that post) I was really surprised of the results. The 70-200 turned out sharper and had better contrast than the other two primes at f4. I still can't figure out why. Maybe I obtained an outstanding copy of 70-200(from ebay ;-)).

     

    which lens do you prefer ? which one would you sell first?

     

    Tough question. I prefer both and probably wont sell both. Does that answer your question?

     

    I think what you shoot the most is how to determine which to get. What do you shoot?

     

    I'll do some tests when I get the rebel...

    70-200f4L on Rebel 2000

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Hi Chris, I guess I'm qualified to answer this question since I have purchased a used 70-200/4l not long ago and I also own a rebel2000.

     

    Yes, you are right the used prices for this lens is pretty high. I got mine for $500 (6 months old and still with 6 months warranty) from ebay almost a year ago. I've been searching all over for a deal and ended up with this one. It turned out this lens is sharper than other L lenses I have, even wide open at f4. I've been very happy about the purchase.

     

    Why the used prices so high? This lens offeres excellent optical quality and build quality and a great range for versatility. It is also the cheapest L lens currently offered by Canon. The demand for this lens is very high. All these drive the prices upward. Like I always say to 70-200/4L buyers, you'd be lucky if you find one below $450. I think $500 is a good deal if it's in like new condition and comes with warranty.

     

    As far as balance goes, I don't see a problem, though I rarely use mine on Rebel 2000. It's going to be front heavy. That's for sure. So if you use it on a tripod, you'll probably want to get the tripod ring($70).

     

    Good luck.

    First Digital Rebel on the forum?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "Maybe if I shot 50,000 photos a year I would see savings, but I exist in the world of the amature photographer and one where spending $10 on processing and printing (doubles) per roll at a blistering rate of 2 or 3 rolls a month is no where close to the cost of owning a DSLR. "

     

    This is so not true.

     

    The cost of owning a digital SLR is $900.

    The cost of shooting film for 2 years at that rate is $1000. (and not everyone pay $10 for processing and printing)

     

    And with digital, you'll shoot A LOT MORE than you would with film, knowing there's no addtional cost. Also, you have the total control over your images, not the lab guy... How many times you wished they could do better?

    EF-S?????

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Canon needs to release a lens like this because digital rebel users

    are seeking wide angle solutions. If there's no EF-S lens, what are

    they going to buy? $700 17-40L? I don't think so. Tamron 19-35? And

    you think Canon will give up in this segment? I don't think so. This

    18-55 EF-S is perfect for digital rebel users seeking wide angle

    solutions. Sure it's not a high quality lens like 17-40L, but not

    everyone has that budget or needs an L lens.

     

    This is only a temporary solution to wide angle(for entry level

    users, the advance amatuers will buy the primes or the 17-40L).

    Unike Nikon, which is heavily producing and promoting DX lenses.

    Canon is not committed to EF-S lenses(as far as I can see) - this is only a cheap alternative to wide angle for beginners.

     

    Consumers probably wouldn't even consider 300D if there's no cheap wide angle solutions. 300D needs to be competitive with sony 828 and Minolta a1, which have a 28mm lens.

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