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<p>Peter: "eBay should be your first eStore: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390158444705&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=%3F" target="_blank">(link)</a>"<br />and use this link to repalce the flash hot shoe.<br>

<a href="http://www.conraderb.com/flashrepair/">http://www.conraderb.com/flashrepair/</a><br>

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<p>I second the Manfrotto 501HDV that can handle up to 13 lbs. If your camera/lens set is less than 8 lbs, the 701HDV is sufficient.</p>

<p>As Mark said, "Keep the 50D and go for the camcorder."</p>

<p>If I need a "point and shoot" camera in early October, should I wait for the coming G12? or should I buy the G11 now?</p>

<p>Keep the 16-35 II.</p>

<p>Keep the 5D, skip the 7D, and wait 1 to 2 years for the future 5D Mk III.</p>

<p>Ask someone to hold the camera, then you pull the grip away from the camera and turn the knob counterclockwise simultanneously. You should be able to take the grip off the camera. It's more than likely that the screw of the grip is stripped. Remove ten tiny screws on the grip and lift the cover up. Order a new screw from Canon parts and replace the bad one.<br>

You must have over tightened the screw. If you send them to Canon, the technician will do the same thing because there is only way to remove the grip unless he might uses a small, thin saw to cut the screw.</p>

 

<p><em>Even 50 f/1.8 is merely $100 or so, but it takes excellent photos.</em><br>

Sanjeet, can you tell me a lens, besides the 50 f/1.8, that costs $100 and takes excellent photos?<br>

I agree with Kevin that an $1800 camera with a $130 doesn't make sense.</p>

<p>It depends on the law of supply and demand. If you need the lens today, buy it; otherwise, wait. Will the price go up or down? No one knows. I bought the 5D II on Jan 27, 2009 at $2699. Today is $2499. Are 14 months of pictures worth $200? You tell me.</p>

<p>For macro with a tripod, I don't see the significant difference between the two. For handdeld portrait, the IS version is just perfect especially when f/2.8 is not fast enough. In all cases, if you don't mind spending $500 more, go for it. In addition, you'll pay $165 cheaper than 6 months ago.</p>

<p>On page ENG11 of the instruction book, "Using the tripod also stabilize the image. However, depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better to turn off the image stabilizer function." On a tripod, I tried both. Turning off the stabilizer didn't always give me a sharper picture then leaving the stablilizer on.</p>

<p>If you're under 5'8", the Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 (48" without head) is a good choice. If you're above 5'10", the 055CXPRO3 (55.1" without head) is a better choice. Manfrotto is offering $50 rebate if you also buy a Manfrotto head. However, I don't like their ball heads. Really Right Stuff makes beautiful heads but expensive. Kirk offers better price but they're a little too heavy for the Manfrotto carbon fiber. Markins heads are better for either the 055CXPRO3 or the 190CXPRO3. To me, Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 and Markins Q3 is a perfect set. People buy Kirk ball heads because they include a universal plate. Keep in mind that the Kirk ball head is a little too heavy for Manfrotto 190CXPRO3. Other than that, it's a good ball head. Finally, if you intend to use with the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS, check the spec carefully before ordering. In either case, don't buy the Manfrotto 322RC2 horizontal Grip Action ball head.</p>

<p><em>"Data</em> is now often treated as a singular mass noun in informal usage, but usage in scientific publications shows a divide between the United States and United Kingdom. In the United States the word <em>data</em> is sometimes used in the singular, though scientists and science writers more often maintain the traditional plural usage. Some major newspapers such as the <em>New York Times</em> use it alternately in the singular or plural. In the <em>New York Times</em> the phrases "the survey data are still being analyzed" and "the first year for which data is available" have appeared on the same day. In scientific writing <em>data</em> is often treated as a plural, as in <em>These data do not support the conclusions</em>, but many people now think of data as a singular mass entity like information and use the singular in general usage. British usage now widely accepts treating <em>data</em> as singular in standard English, including everyday newspaper usage at least in non-scientific use. UK scientific publishing still prefers treating it as a plural. Some UK university style guides recommend using <em>data</em> for both singular and plural use and some recommend treating it only as a singular in connection with computers."<br>

<br />By the way, It is, or it's, not its.</p>

<p>Keep your 40D and buy the 5D2.</p>

<p>As Yakim said, if you can buy only one lens, then it would be the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS.</p>

<p>On my 5D MK2,<br>

1. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro<br>

2. Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L<br>

2. Canon 300mm f/4L IS<br>

Between the 35mm and the 300mm, I cannot tell which one is sharper.</p>

<p><em>I've never heard anyone say, "that cheap Japanese junk". I think you mean, "cheap Chinese junk"</em><br>

You must be too young to hear "cheap Japanese junk". Read the his tory. </p>

<p><em>Taiwan and Malaysia are poor countries and the labor is cheap there. </em><br>

Taiwan and Malaysia aren't poor countries. Read the news.</p>

<p><em>It is expensive labor and the quality is excellent.</em><br>

Expensive labor doesn't imply excellent quality. Read...</p>

<p>I have just bought a filter for my Canon 85mm f/1.8 here.<br /><a href="http://2filter.com/hoya/hoya_hd_filters.html">http://2filter.com/hoya/hoya_hd_filters.html</a><br />I ordered the Hoya Pro 1 Digital MC 58mm UV XD-58UV for $37.70, but they sent me the new HD instead. Please check here for further details about Hoya new filters.<br /><a href="http://kwigibocity.com/hoya_hd.html">http://kwigibocity.com/hoya_hd.html</a><br />Several filter specialist stores like Filterhouse, 2filter.com... sell filters with <strong>much</strong> better price than big stores like B&H, Adorama, and Amazon.<br>

Dan is right. I don't use filter all the time.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/pro-not.htm">http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/pro-not.htm</a></p>

<p>1. Don't buy extended warranty of any type.<br>

2. Become CPS member.<br>

3. Use American Express Card to double wanranty period.<br>

4. Call your home insurance agent to include your gears in home insurance policy.</p>

<p>The Markins PG-50 works for all Canon grips and thus should work for the BG-E7 grip. Really Right Stuff L-Brackets are nice. However, if you only need a standard plate, Markin plates are very well built and less expensive if you buy them on eBay.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/psoct09/?WT.mc_id=EM0910PS01004">http://www.usa.canon.com/app/emails/psoct09/?WT.mc_id=EM0910PS01004</a></p>

<p>I second Tommy's opinion. I love the quality of the 100 macro, but it takes too long to focus. I tried 135mm using the 70-200 4IS, and it is a little too long for protrait on the 5D2. The quality of the 70-200 is great, but it's f4, big, long, and light grey. I wanted the 85 1.2, but it's $2k. So I bought the 85 1.8, and it's near perfect.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-CBG5DII-Battery-Grip-Canon/dp/B00246XB1S/ref=pd_cp_e_2_img">http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-CBG5DII-Battery-Grip-Canon/dp/B00246XB1S/ref=pd_cp_e_2_img</a><br>

They will make one for the Canon 7D. It's too bad that I had bought the Canon version (BG-E6) for $255 before the released this one.</p>

 

<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-BG-E7-Battery-Digital-Camera/dp/B002P3LD88">http://www.amazon.com/Canon-BG-E7-Battery-Digital-Camera/dp/B002P3LD88</a><br>

The battery grip is even more expensive than the grip for the 5D Mk II.</p>