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<p>Looks like Rob hit the nail on the head. When I try to transfer a file created from the 40D (even a non-modified file) to a CF card and then put it in my 30D, it does not show up on the LCD in the 30D etc. But if I take an older 30D file on the computer on put it onto the CF card, then it does show up on the LCD on the 30D (not that that process serves any useful purpose...)</p>

<p>Wow, you had me going. Anyway, I just tried it with my 30D and had no difficulty as long as I dump it from the computer into the an image directory (i.e. go to DCIM and then into the subdirectory where the images are such as 238Canon) on the CF card. I think it also worked on the Xsi with the SD card I used to have and I'm sure it worked with the CF card and the Xti I used to have. Possibly going from files from different manufacturers and/or different types of cards might not work.</p>

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<p>Hmm...Try dumping them not just into the basic directory of the SD card but drop them into the specific folder of the SD card where your camera stores the photos you take with your camera. But, as stated aboce, if the files have had their names changed (from IMG_0004 to IMG_0004revised), they may not work even in the correct directory and, furthermore, if the file names are not similar to the Canon filenames (e.g. IMG_0004) your camera may not recognize them. I have fiound this process, by the way, to be hit or miss.</p>

<p>If you are happy with the size of the Xti, it sounds like you might be well served by the Rebel T1i as one of the responses above noted. It has video, high ISO capabilities, has basically the same controls as your Xti plus a bigger and brighter LCD, live view and many other bells and whistles you might find useful plus an upgraded sensor. Here in the states, they sell used for as little as $600USD (I've actually seen a few go for less on craigslist). Sounds like the 7D is quite a camera but it might strike you as quite a bit larger and heavier.</p>

<p>FWIW, I have been delighted with my 5D mk 1 for dance recitals and high school play productions both of which feature somewhat low light situtations. I have found the high ISO performance on the 5D to easily surpass that of the 50D and 40D but cannot, of course, comment on the 7D. I use the same 70-200 f/2.8 IS (rented) that you do. I suggest you also consider renting (i.e. trying out) the mk2 version of the 5D because the low light/high ISO performance of that body seems to easily out perform my 5D mk1 from what most, if not all, reviewers say. I'd be pleased to hear the same of the 7D but have not seen a consensus yet on that.<br>

I have had basically zero issues regarding finding focus with the 5D but if it's really dark then of course you will have such issues.<br>

As to the comment above regarding 3 fps being a problem in dance recitals etc. on the 5D, I have never considered that a problem. More often than not, you are taking shots when the dancers are still or close to being still and thus 3 fps is more than fast enough etc. When they are doing their jumps etc., perhaps I have been lucky, but again I never am sorry I only have 3 fps - indeed I rarely even bother shooting on the continuous setting at such events.</p>

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<p>Catch the beaches and the blue water of Lake Michigan (put your CPL filter on) from the top of the Hancock Observatory, anything from the Chicago River cruise, Wrigley Field, Navy Pier at night, Lakeshore drive looking out at the skyline of downtown, shops on Micjhigan Avenue, museums, there's plenty.</p>

<p>If the camera keeps taking photos when you push down the shutter button, you probably have the drive setting to take multiple photos. Set that drive mode to a single shot or set it to timer etc.</p>

<p>I forgot to mention that I completely agree with the following assessment by Alan, above:<br /><em>"at higher ISO the 5D has substantially less noise. Even at mid-ISO the 5D does better in shadow areas."</em></p>

<p>Oleg:<br />I have the 30D and the 5D mk 1. I ssume your question relates to the mk 1 and not the newer model mkII.<br />As stated above, they are very, very similar cameras. The 30D is a bit smaller in your hands and I find its size a bit more to my liking. (I found the Xti and the Xsi too small and the 5D too large and too heavy. Even the 40D and 50D were larger than I liked). Controls wise they are pretty much identical. Neither has a sensor cleaner.<br />For landscapes and portraits, I use the 5D. I do see a difference in favor of the 5D. But it's not enormous. Using the same lenses (primarily a 17-40 and the 85 f/1.8 and less often the 28-70 and 70-300IS), I find the 5D superior in terms of the colors, smoothness and overall IQ (which simply means I can't put my finger on it - what does "image quality" really mean anyway - I find it really hard to use that term).<br />For me, aside from the obvious benefit of having the 17-40 act like, well, a 17-40, instead of an inadequate walk around lens (which is what it is on the 30D due to its "long" being 40mm), the DOF and bokeh issues (superior again in the 5D), the biggest plus of the 5D is the ease with which the RAW processing perfects a shot. Again, I cannot explain the scientific reasons but can only tell you that you will find (I use PS Elements 7) that converting the RAW image of the 5D to a jpg and adjusting its white balance, exposure, saturation, clarity, tint/hue etc. will, in almost all cases, be easier and much more productive than doing the same thing with the 30D image. And that goes for the Xsi, Xti, 50D (definitely the 50D) and the 40D as well (meaning their RAW conversions are very similar to the 30D). YMMV, but that's my story and after processing thousands and thousands of images from these cameras, I am sticking to it.<br />If you can get beyond the size and weight of the 5D and your loss of the reach that the 30D gets with your lenses (and the loss of any EF-S lenses you have), you will love the 5D mk1.</p>

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<p>Here's a sample of colors available:<br>

<a href="http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-x/">http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-x/</a></p>

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<p>Phylo,<br>

I hear you. But I think what the industry is really bothered with here is not what you do with your little slideshow at home; it's passing it around to others (for free or for a fee) and thus, as a result, you have cheated out the performers, composers, producers (and, of course, the record company) of more sales of this music on the CD or DVD or whatever else you are <em>re</em>-producing.<br>

While I seriously doubt they even care too much that the OP makes such a show for his/her daughter (and half the people creating slideshows on their home PC's of their vacations are probably do the same thing with music applied to same as the OP wants to do), the fact is the law remains equally as applicable (i.e. equally prohibitive) to that situation.<br>

I think what really needs to change is that it should be made easier to pay a fee and get permission to use the songs for these personal purposes. And the user should be required to pay an additional fee for each copy he distributes. But for anyone who has ever tried to get such permission for such a project....well...good luck.</p>

<p>Well, Phylo, in all fairness that's a bit like saying you can buy bullets so murder is OK (recognizing that stealing music is not quite akin to murder...)<br>

And, for the OP, John Lennon - "Real Love"<br>

Sorry, couldn't resist.</p>

 

<p>Ditto what they are saying above. I sent my 5D in to Canon, NJ, to check on the mirror issue. They fixed it, cleaned the sensor, updated the firmware and a thing or two more all for no cost and out of warranty. They returned it to me at their cost in less than a week. The phone contact was a pleasure to speak to. My three year old 5D looked brand new upon its arrival back. Thank you, New Jersey Canon.</p>

<p>I have found the images created by my 5D tend to be smoother, with a bit better color, more film like than those created by the 50D, 40D and Xti I have used. But the biggest difference I have noticed is in processing of the RAW images in Photoshop Elements. Wow - it is so much easier to achieve better, sharper, smoother images with the RAW images from the 5D. It is nearly effortless. It's a much greater struggle with the images created by the crop cameras. My imagination? I have noticed it consistently in dealing with many thousands of images over the last 6 months.</p>

<p>Sorry to interrupt this worthwhile conversation:<br>

another song: Carole King's "Now and Forever"<br>

As you may have guessed, I am still living in the past.</p>

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<p>Charles is absolutely right.<br>

So go ahead and make your slideshow without music. Then tell your daughter to buy the following songs from Itunes or on CD and tell her to play one of these songs on her computer speakers while she views your slideshow:<br>

"You're the Inspiration" by Chicago<br>

"Forever Young" by Rod Stewart<br>

"Child for A Day" by Cat Stevens<br>

"Surprise, Surprise, Surprise" by Bruce Springsteen<br>

"One Moment in Time" by Whitney Houston</p>

 

<p>Sort of what Bob Atkins says.<br>

And this next comment will be somewhat non-responsive to the OP's direct question, and only somewhat a response to the responses:<br>

There will come a time when you know that you have become a photographer (paid or unpaid - some "pros" are retired and don't charge a thing - does that make them something less than a pro?).<br>

As the saying goes, "you'll know when you belong".<br>

It's really not whether you are a pro that matters (except to your wallet) or whether you have all the best and latest equipment - what matters to many of those on this discussion board is this: are you a photographer yet?</p>

 

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