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<p>thx Noncho, but I can't get it to work with Windows 7.</p>

<p>Hey Noncho - how did you test the speed of the card? I have a PNY class 6 20 mg/s (at least according to the label) and it does not keep up with the camera at all. Most videos shoot for less than 15 secs before the camera stops recording.</p>

<p>HI all - I've had quite an SD card adventure since getting my T2i and trying to shoot video. I started with a regular Sandisk SD card (8g) before I learned all about classes and speeds. So I tried a PNY 8g Professional 20mb/s, and that's not keeping up with the camera either. Can someone give me a real world SD card recommendation for a card that can keep up with the camera?</p>

<p>Thanks for the suggestion Bob, I did a quick Google search and found a couple of repair shops that seem reputable that will fix the pins for about $125.</p>

<p>Thanks Bob, that's sound advice and what I tried first. <br>

Unfortunately, one of the bent pins broke off while I was trying to straighten it. So that's a no go.....</p>

<p>HI all - I gave my daughter my old Rebel XT and "someone" forced the CF card in the slot the wrong way and messed up the pins in the camera. I tried the Canon USA site first, however they charge $210 up front before even asking whats wrong, jeesh....<br /><br /><br>

I'm in Charlotte, NC does anyone have any advice of how to get this fixed with a reasonable cost? <br /><br /><br>

The pin assembly is probably fairly easy to replace, has as anyone done their own camera repairs?</p>

<p>I've had mine for about 3 years and it's been great, no problems.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the info, it's been very helpful.</p>

<p>That was an awesome writeup Dave</p>

<p>HI all,<br>

I shot film for so long it's my natural inclination to use a super low <strong>ISO</strong> so the picture would have small or no appreciable grain.</p>

<p>On the digital side it's a little different. So, I'm curious what do most people use for a base ISO? I know it depends on the camera, lens, etc. and some cameras even have auto-ISO but are most of you shooting at something other than the lowest setting on your cameras?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any insight</p>

<p>I went through the same thought process when I bought my Rebel. On my old T90, my favorite walk around lens was a 28-85. I found the 17-50 ish range to be the closest match. I bought a Tamron 17-50 2.8 and have been very happy with the coverage of this zoom.</p>

<p>Hi all,<br>

I have the opportunity to get a Rebel T1i or Rebel T2i through my company rewards site with funny money. I currently have an XT and It would be a nice upgrade. I have a few good lenses (tamron 17-50 2.8 and a 70-200 L f4) and shoot mostly people, vacation pics, some wildlife and landscapes. I would have spent my points on some more glass but alas there isn't any on the site.</p>

<p>There is a $200 difference between the two. Is it worthwhile to get the T2i over the T1i?</p>

<p>Thanks for any info - Jeff</p>

<p>Thanks for all the responses folks.<br>

<a href="../photodb/user?user_id=4181313">Matthijs - what are your referring to when you mentioned a leaning curve with post processing? Currently I shoot mostly RAW and post process a little with PS CS2. <br /> </a></p>

<p>Hi all - my Rebel XT has been a great starting for my first digital SLR (had many film SLRs) but I'd like to move up to something that has better IQ.<br>

Many, many years ago I had a really nice film setup, Canon T90 and top shelf lenses but they were all stolen when my house was robbed. So, I "upgraded" to an early EOS autofocus and really have not had the same great results ever since. <br>

After having a few point and shoot digitals I bought a XT a few years ago. To go with it I have a Tamron 17-50 and Canon 70-200 f4L and the 430 speedlight.<br>

I shoot primarily family and friends, kids sports, etc. The normal consumer stuff. I'd consider myself an advanced amateur (definitely not semi-pro LOL!)<br>

I'd like something that has better IQ than the XT, a better viewfinder and a bigger preview pane. I'm open to used or new, but would like to keep the cost under $900 ish. I understand that if I went to full frame i'd also have to change the Tamron for something else.....<br>

There are SO many choices out there, a used xxD, a newer rebel or even an older 1D.<br>

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.</p>

<p>Happy Holidays everyone!</p>

<p>Jeff W</p>

<p>For you PTGui users out there, looking at their website there are two flavors of the software, the "normal" version and the Pro. Is the Pro version worth the extra cost?</p>

<p>Yes I know I should have shot in raw but I was carrying my little elph and was on horseback. For software I've used PS 6 quite a bit, but not recently. I just installed CS2 but have not had a chance to play with it much.<br>

I didn't think it would be an easy fix but thought I'd throw it out there.....<br>

Thanks for all the responses.</p>

<p>Hi all - I stitched together a bunch of pictures to make a panorama<br>

See here......<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44839587@N06/4117044383/sizes/l/</p>

<p>and you can tell by the various exposures that the picture needs some work, especially in the sky. Can anyone give me some tips on fixing this picture?</p>

<p>I was curious so I looked on Ebay for used 70-200mm f4 and found about a zillion of them. Why is that if they are so great? BTW-didn't see any 70-200mm f4 IS, alot of 70-200mm 2.8 though......</p>

I have the tamron and am very pleased with it. Good build, nice lens shade and cap. I haven't had any issues with exposure or contrast. I haven't used it with a flash so I can't speak to that aspect.

I have the Tamron 17-50 and love it. It's a great lens, fast sharp and comes with a nice lens hood. I only wish it was a tad longer, like a 17-60. :-D

I bought a nice Tamron 17-55 2.8 with the camera, and I am very happy with it. So I have the wide covered. The gap is betweem 55-70.

 

From about 15-20' the Tamron is a little wide and the 70 is only waist up on a person. So, I thought a 50-200 would be great. I looked on the net and came to the same conclusion, I couldn't find one. I wonder why mother canon has not come up with more crop specific lenses? For instance I really wanted a 28-85 equivalent and found the 17-55. But at the wide end, they are all mega zooms or start at 70 or 100mm.

Hi everyone - I had loaned my 70-300 canon lens to a friend because I had not

upgraded to a DSLR. I finally broke down and bought a XT and after some

nagging got my lens back. This focal length was always one of my fovorites,

very usable. But now I find that the 70mm because of the crop factor (really a

112 now) is just a little too far and the 300 is now almost a 500, probably

more tele than I really need. Is there a good sharp alternative? maybe

something like a 50-200 or so?

Sorry - I guess I wasn't clear. The vivitar flash that I have for my EOS-10 has all kinds of settings, but it's an older model and supports A-TTL only not the new E-.... standard. If I have to use it on manual settings is it worth using at all? I never had much luck with manual settings on regular film cameras.

I was going to ask a similar question. I have a vivitar unit for my film camera that I was hoping would also work for my new XT. So, realistically, is this usable at all since it is only A-TTL?