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<p>Fellow photographers. Please excuse my ignorance for a moment.<br>

I received my 5DII

this past week and have been enjoying the switch to digital after using my Elan IIe for years. Now I'm trying to figu

re out this whole digital processing thing. So I have a bunch of photos taken in RAW. After playing around with th

e file and finally get the look I want, now what? Do I save as a RAW file? Do I save as a TIF? Do I save as a jpeg? W

hat is the preferred/optimal file type to save as. Do most folks save the file as a huge uncompressed file and

then change file type depending on how the photo is used?<br>

I have a digital po

int and shoot that I've been using that only makes jpegs. So I haven't done much with those files other than tweek

a few things here and there, and resave as a jpeg. So as you can tell this is all new to me.<br>

In a nutshe

ll, what

is your processing procedure?<br>

Thanks for your hel

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<p>Can't go wrong with B&H.</p>

<p>I took a few shots around the house after the battery was charged up and the camera feels good. Just like I'm using my Elan IIe. I love the huge LCD. So many settings to play with, so I sense a huge learning curve. Especially as I try to figure out my digital workflow. But I'm looking forward to photography in the digital realm.</p>

<p>Batteries were out of stock unfortunately.</p>

<p>Today is a good day. 5DII arrived. Battery is charging now. Its almost done. Must-remain-patient!<br>

PS. Henry from B&H; Thanks again.</p>

<p>Awesome, Thanks Henry.<br>

I'm a B&H customer for life!</p>

<p>I checked this AM and it was in stock. So I placed my order.<br>

You don't know how excited I am.</p>

<p>I know the 5DII is in top demand. I just called B&H and tried to place the order over the phone hoping that once they got some in stock they would process and ship. The guy I spoke with said they can't do that. How have most folks been getting their's from B&H? Do I have to check the website constantly and wait until the status says accepting orders?<br>

I've purchased almost all my camera stuff from B&H in the past and would prefer to give them my business.</p>

<p>Hello again folks. Canon issued the 5DII black dot firmware update back in January. So if I order my 5DII now and get it in a couple weeks, will I have to download the firmware update or do cameras shipped after the release of the update already come with the updated firmware? Thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks everyone. I'm going to call tomorrow AM.</p>

<p>Hi Folks. I'm thinking about placing my order for the 5DII at B&H. Its says its backordered (no surprise there). Has anyone ordered their 5DII from B&H lately. What was your wait time? Thanks!</p>

I had to ask. Any rumors as to when I'll see a full frame 50D?

Thanks for the replies. You all make some valid points. I too have thought that the 5DII might be overkill for my needs. But I think that's probably a function of me waiting so long before going digital, and technology is always progressing. So by the time I do make the switch, whatevers out there will probably have a ton of new features. Some of which I probably do not need. It sounds like I should be fine with the lenses I have, so I think my worries have eased. But I guess I should consider the 50D. After thinking about this, what I really want is the functionallity of the 50D (it fits my needs), but I want it to be full frame.

Fellow photograhers.

Currently I'm still shooting film (Elan IIe). I've also invested in quite a few lenses. 20-35, 28-235IS, 100mm macro, 50

1.8, 70-300IS. Even though its not L glass, I've been extremely happy with the lenses and the results they have given

me. So even though its not the L-glass I would love to have, the lenses have more than satisfied my photographic

needs. Most of my photograpy is vacation pics, family events, outdoor photos while hiking, etc. 95% of my prints are

4x6 with the occasional enlargement to 8x10 or larger for B&W prints that I'll print myself in the darkroom.

I will eventually switch to digital but was waiting for full frame. Never went the APSC route because I didn't want to

deal with the crop factor, especially with my 20-35. Now that the 5DII has been released I think the time to switch to

digital is near. However from what I've read the 5D (and presumably the 5DII) is so good that it really brings out the

flaws with non-L lenses. So my question is, am I really setting myself up for some serious disappointment given the

lenses I have? Will my photos now be pretty bad? Does anyone have any photos taken with the 5D and/or 5DII using

any of the lenses I have above that I can see as examples? Thanks. -Arthur

Joseph

I'd go for the 17-85 IS. Its the equivalent of the 28-135 on a full frame camera. I use that lens on my Elan IIe (yes...still using film) when all I can take is one lens and one lens only, especially when travelling. Before that I had the 28-105 and many times that was the only lens I'd take on vacation. Sure, I'll miss the wider or longer lens, but with the 28-135, its still usefull for >90% of the shots I'll get. The IS is nice and usefull. If you need a steadier shot, brace yourself against a wall or place the camera on something. The key is to use good camera holding technique. If you need to, up the ISO a bit. That's the nice part about digital...tough to do with film. If travelling light is key, then I'd go with the 17-85.

Have fun.

Piers

This sounds exactly like what happened to my 20-35 3.5/4.5. One moment it was working then it stopped. I wasn't able to manual or auto focus. In fact I posted something on this last week to see if anyone knew how much repairs might cost and if the lens was discontinued. I probably won't try the self repair you have posted though and will most likely go through the Authorized Canon Service. But yeah, I was quite bummed. I like this lens a lot. I've gotten some great shots with it.

I've wondered the same thing too. I myself would prefer to have a pop up flash. I'm glad my Elan IIe has one. Do I use it a lot? No. But when I do need it, it has come in very handy. I have both the 220ex and 420ex. The 220ex is nice and compact and I use it when I want to travel light. But there are times when I want to travel with even less (ie on a hike and just want to carry my camera). If I'm in the shadow of some trees and want to take a picture of the kids, the pop up flash is perfect to add some light. Its probably not the best, but it gets the job done. I was actually quite pleased when I saw that Nikon put a pop up flash on a full frame DSLR. Now maybe Canon will follow suit and make something similar.

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'll have to look at getting it repaired. But if it is around $175, that's not too bad. Then again, maybe I just save and get the 17-40L. Hmmm, decisions, decisions. Still bummed it broke though. I really liked that lens.

Hi Folks.

So the other day I went to go use my 20-35 3.5/4.5 and unfortunately it decided that it would stop working (using

Elan IIe). Upon pressing the shutter release to focus, the lens would not auto-focus. Using manual focus, the

focusing ring turns freely, but the distance indicators in the lens do not move in response to focusing. However, it will

zoom between 20-35mm. Needless to say, I'm very sad. I bought this lens back in 2000 and I've been very pleased

with this lens. In fact this lens is one of the reasons why I'm still holding out for a cheaper full frame DSLR. Anyways,

I haven't yet looked into getting the lens repaired. I wasn't sure if getting it repaired would be cost prohibitive. So I

went on Canon's website as well as B&H to see how much a new lens would cost and that lens is no longer listed.

Does anyone know if this lens has been discontinued? If so I'll be very bummed. It looks like the next closest lens

would be the 17-40L. While it would be nice to have an L lens in my lineup, the lens is too pricey to afford now. Has

anyone experienced this kind of malfunction with this lens? Any idea on the cost to repair it? Thanks!

Wow...someone is still using film.

I thought I was the only one left using film in my Elan IIe.

For the money, the 20-35 is a great lens. I use it on my Elan IIe and have gotten great results with it. I like the flexibility the zoom gives me. After all, if you're doing landscape photography sometimes zooming with your feet is not an option, else you fall of that cliff or take a plunge in the water.

If you can afford it, I'd go with an L zoom lens. But if your budget is tight, I think the 20-35 is a good bet.

Wow! Lots of great responses. Thanks

You all bring up good points.

I will definitely have to upgrade my computer set up and I've always kept that in mind. I'm almost certain that my photography will improve with digital, because I'll be able to view results right away. I tend to experiment a bit, but by the time I get the film developed and look at the prints, its easy to forget what I did. Recently I've been spending quite a bit on film processing/printing and that has been a concern. Getting the 30D or Rebel and 10-22 does sound like a good option. Thanks for all the input folks!

So here's the deal. I'm a film user with digital envy. Yes, I'm still using my

trusty Elan IIe which I've had since the body first came out. But I have

digital envy. It seems that where ever I go, everyone has a DSLR. I know one of

these days I'll go digital, but I'm still waiting for the right camera.

 

Here's what I have now: Elan IIe and Rebel II body. Lenses (all canon): 20-35,

28-105 (not used much these days), 28-135, 100-300, 50 1.8, 100 macro. 220ex

and 420ex flash. As you can see, its mostly the canon pro-sumer stuff. Sure I'd

like to have L lenses, but I can't afford it. For the photos I take (travel,

family, occasional wedding for a friends, B&W and still using the darkroom),

the lenses I have now are more than adequate. Nevertheless, the amount I have

invested in lenses is significant (at least to me).

 

Here's what I want in a DSLR: Full frame censor, controls similar to my

ElanIIe, and a pop up flash. Price: Ideally under 1K but I'd consider it if it

was a bit under 2K. Why FF censor? Of course I like the idea of the

magnification factor on my other lenses, but I do use the 20-35 every so often.

Why the pop up flash? Because sometimmes I don't always have my other

speedlights (like when I'm hiking) and the pop up flash is convenient.

 

I'm thinking canon will make what I want sometime in the next 2 years. So am I

being unrealistic or am I way out there, just as far as the planet pluto (oops,

dwarf planet pluto)? Am I the only one out here wanting these things? It sure

does seem like it. The 5D is tempting, but the price and lack of pop up flash

are turn offs. The 30D, and digital rebels are tempting but forking out $$$ for

similar 35mm equivalent lenses is also a turn off.

I'm still willing to wait, but its tough having digital envy. What is a film

user to do?

Hi Suchi

I too would suggest sticking with Canon. I would also recommend the Canon 20-35 f/3.5-4.5. I have the lens for my ElanIIe. I think its a great lens. I can't afford L lens, so this lens is a great compromise. I like the convience of the zoom, especially for landscape work (Because sometimes zooming with your feet is not possible...else you fall off a cliff or something). I found the lens to be plenty sharp as well.

Oh yeah, I would also reccomend either the 420ex or the 220ex as a flash. 420ex for nice tilt/swivel features and the 220ex for its a nice compact and lightweight flash. I have both. I use the 420 for indoor shots as it allows for bouncing the light and better control. I've noticed that sometimes when I use my on-board flash (camera is Elan IIe) with the 28-135, I do get a shadow sometimes at the bottom portion of the photo since the flash does not sit high enough and lens can get in the way of the flash coverage. So the 220ex is great to mitigate this risk. Its light weight, compact and is great as a fill flash and eliminates the shadow, since the flash sits higher over the camera. If I know I'll be in situations where I might need it, I'll bring it along. Its light and small enough where you could store it in your wife's purse or even the baby's diaper bag too. It attaches to the cameara quickly. Also, its so small that I've even kept it on for awhile if I know I'll need it and it doesn't bother me to have it on while walking around with the camera.