john_castle1

thanks for the replies.

 

in AF mode, does the red lights (AF indicators) still work?

 

i can live with the difference on the metering but im concerned that

the AF indicators in AF mode will be disabled.

 

thanks!

wow, a vertical and horizontal split!

 

i wonder it there's anything like that for the 40D.

can you please post a link of the screen for 1DsMk3 for B&H?

 

thanks.

Hello,

 

I am strongly considering changing the stock focusing screen of the 40d with the

Katz Eye Focusing screen prism.

 

Anybody here who has done it already? What are your experience with it?

Does it really help in manual focusing? Any negative sides you had with it?

 

Thanks.

I presume budget is not a consideration for you. if thats the case, why dont you do it this way, buy the F4 first. Give it a run for about 2~3 weeks. If you're not fully satisfied, then return it and get the F2.8.

i never trust the straps on the 40D especially when its mounted with the 70-200 2.8 IS.

 

i never put hang them around my neck. i wrap the strap in my arms and hand-hold the camera by the grip.

 

better safe than sorry!

Hi Jeff, i got mine sent to NB and i did send it registered (just in case). i really hope canon would trace it for you and send you your rebate.

hello.

 

those you have availed of this promo (originally until Dec,2007 but was

extended to Jan 31,2008) how long before you have received your rebate cheques?

 

i sent the rebate coupon about 4 weeks ago and still havent gotten anything

from the them.

 

thanks.

nice pictures! congratulations on your new purchase.

here's the unboxing video...

 

 

 

 

:D

hello,

 

i've got it! woohooo!

i'll be making an unboxing video and post the link here to youtube.

cant wait to post some pix as well.

 

thanks for all the tips!

Thanks Sinh Nhut Nguyen.

 

Im just filled with excitement and anticipation that I dont really want to be disappointed to find something wrong with it after I buy it.

thank you so much for the tips!

 

im actually buying it new from an authorized canon dealer

but since they only have 1 stock left and i have nothing to compare it with, there is this nasty "Gollum" creature on the back of my head

saying "what if..."

 

hahaha!

 

any other tips?

 

i promise to post some pics and maybe an unboxing video once i get it.

hello fellow enthusiasts,

 

im new here and this is a very informative and helpful forum that

i decided to register to be a part of the community.

 

i have just recently got the EOS 40D and also bought the Sigma 17-70 lens.

 

after reading the enormous infos offered by this forum, i am decided on

getting the 70-200 2.8 IS this coming saturday and would like to ask your

professional advices.

 

before paying for the lens, what do i need to look for to make sure im getting

a good copy of the lens?

 

i have listed below some of the things that i will be thoroughly inspecting

before the purchase

 

- dust (spec of dust on both the front and back element)

- scratches on the front and back lenses

- aesthetics (paint job, check for dents, nicks, etc)

- content (check the hood, pouch, lens clamp, manual, warranty card)

- auto focus motor sound ( loudness)

- focus and zoom rings (check for stiffness)

- switches (check if all are functional and how hard/easy to operate)

- focusing (check for front of back focusing issuess)

- wiggle when mounted to camera

- other unusual things (like maybe loose parts inside/clarity of the lens/etc)

 

 

 

now, can anyone please advise me on the following issues:

 

a) how is the motor sound of this lens? is it loud or soft? the motor on my

17-70 is quite loud so i think we can use that as benchmark.

 

b) how is the feel of the focus and zoom ring supposed to be? is it hard? soft?

buttery?

 

c) how do i test the lens for front and back focus problems?

 

 

kindly add to my checklist if you thik that i need on check on something else.

 

 

thank you and best regards.