shayne_laverdi_re

Thank you so much to everyone that responded fruitfully to my question, much apreciated.

Take care

Shayne

Hi

I've had my digital camera for a few weeks now and I don't know how to

process my Raw images. I can view them in the Canon Viewer but if I want to

look at them any other way I have to convert them to JPG. Is this what

Processing a raw image means? Converting it to JPG? Please could

somebody enlighten me on how to process Raw images. Thanks

Shayne

Hi Guys

I have heard many times that you can bring the ISO setting down to

50 in the custom functions area with the 20D. I know you can boost

it to 3200, but 50? I can't find this function anywhere, please

enlighten.

THanks

Shayne

Thanks Guys, your information helps.

I have been studying cinema for 2 years now, I know and understnad that any business like this is extremely hard to get into and that unlike most comon belief, it is totally unglamorous. I don't have those expectations of being flown out to an exotic place with beautiful peole HAHA! Anyway Thanks for the info.

Shayne

Mr. Haykin,

Is there anywhere that I could see your pictures? I would really like to see what remarkable pictures look like (seriously).

Thank you

Hi, I really laughed after reading your post.

Well some people saw some of my pictures, they in turn recomemded me for work to friends and/or associates. Meetings to discuss prices and other pertinent info are pending in three cases.

There you go!

Now can I get an answer please...

Thanks

I have a few headshot and wedding jobs lined up. What should I be

charging for these two types of work. I am very confident in my

abilities to produce an excelent product for my clients, with that

in mind, what should I be charging. Thanks

Hi Guys

I just Purchased a Canon 20D. I have been taking pictures since I

was 10 years old, now at 20 I realize that photography is my love

and that I want to do this for a living. I have already been

contracted a few times on small jobs and local New Papers but

nothing special. I know this has been asked here before but can

anybody give me some advice on getting started professionally in

Canada (or internationaly). Photojournalism and fashion are my two

loves (check out the 4 pictures I have in my account). Anyway If

anybody has info on associations that I should try to join, or any

universities that I should look into, really anything to get a head

start in this amazing business, PLEASE LET ME HAVE IT! I am sure

some of you successful photogs have already been in my shoes.

Take care

Shayne

Everybody in this post speaks of "USM" but I don't feel that you are talking about the Ultra Sonic Mode but more of a post processing method. Could somebody please cralify this for me

THanks

GOing to Purchase a 20D tomorrow

Hi Guys

I would simply like to know what the shutter life is (IE: 150,000

shots, 250,000 shots?) on the 1Ds M2.

That's it!

Thanks

Hi Guys

I would like to know if there is an "in camera" way to get a more

grainy look with a Canon 20D shooting in B+W. If not is there a

program or filter with PS that I can use?

Thanks

Shayne

Ken

I Live in Montrèal, Québec, CANADA BRRRRRR!

It's cold up here. Last year we had a good 3 weeks of -40 celcius and under weather. I have used my EOS Elan 2 (film) under such temperatures. My main fear was weather or not the film stock was going to freeze and shatter inside the camera. Ok we are talking digital here. I have shot many times under cold weather without any problems except for shorter battery life. I personally think canon is trying to save its own ass for warranty puproses. Clearly your camera is going to be slightly slower, but I think the main thing to do is get some information on the components of your camera IE: The plastics used, the type of glass and mirrors used. stuff like that. And then do some light research on what the temperature breaking points are for the specific materials. That should give you a pretty good guideline of how low you can go.

Think of some events such as rally racing in sweden @ -15 to -20, or arctic polar bear photography in -30 to -60. Of course these guys are using the pro 1 series but still, they do it.

You are probably not going to shoot in -50 weather very often. -10 to -15 for an hour or so, I wouldn't be too worried. I wouldn't go much lower than that tough.

Good Luck

I feel your cold cold pain ;-)

take care

Shayne

Thanks very much for the last reply that just made it so clear, yet so broad in my mind. I now feel as though it is just about how the lens feels in my hand.

Thanks a lot

Take care

Shayne

Hey Guys

I am going to get the 20D next thursday. Right now all I have for

glass is a 50mm 1.8 MII (canon). I want a bit more versatility. I

have been looking at the forums and the right thing to do seems to

be to get a Sigma 24-70 2.8 dg macro, a Tamron 28-75 2.8 DI or a 24-

70L 2.8. NOW, there is this other little lens, 17-85 IS designed

specifically for the dslr.

What should I get. Of course the L would be great but 2K! Thats a

lot of dough.

Could somebody show me some test shots from their Tamron and Sigma

lenses please (the ones stated above) on the 20D. The posts show the

Sigma as winning but the Camera sales man I deal with says the

Tamron is better. What do you think guys?

Please give me some feedback.

Later

SHayne

Thanks to everybody who gave me some lowdown on the camera. Very very good stuff in your posts. Thanks for the sample pics. What a camera this seems to be.

I am going to get it as soon as my next paycheck comes in!

Take care all

I will be sending you Sample Pics in the Critique area as soon as I have some.

Take care

Shayne

Hi Guys

Firstly

This is my first post ever here, I have been watching you all write

and am very impressed with the respect and knowledge you all have

for and with one another. Congrats!

I have been heavilly shopping/reading forums on this camera body and

I find myself falling ever more in love with the Canon 20D (I went

to see it today for the first time. I Would love to get some final

convincing words from 20D owners on why I should get this camera and

not another one (IE: Used 10D, D70, D100 etc). Any Pros and Cons

greatly greatly appreciated, Personal stories and gripes also

welcomed so if you have a 20D story to share THIS IS THE TIME!

Let me have it!

I also want to know if you guys feel I should get an extended

warranty or not. No international extended warranties seem available

to me but most of my pictures will be taken out of Canada. Should I

get one?

Thanks

Shayne