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You can also look at the Canon 50mm f/1.8. It's a cheap prime that is fun to use, takes excellent photos, and is about $90. So cheap, it should be a prize in a box of cereal. Don't let the price or the plastic build quality fool you though, it takes great pics.
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And yes, 430 EX II is the same as 430 EX mark II
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I am getting the 11-16. If your next lens doesn't leave a big gap, the smaller zoom range is ok. I also own an excelent copy of the Sigma 17-70 so the 11-16 tokina will compliment it perfectly. From what I have read, the 11-16 tokina may be the best ultra-wide currently built. Superior to the acclaimed 12-24. I would not hesitate to buy the Tokina. The build of the Tokinas beats Canon non-L lenses in my opinion.
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I would fix it for that price. The XTi is a good little camera. May as well have it cleaned while its there.
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Another vote for the Sigma 17-70. best bang for the buck for a walk around lens..
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Are you using Windows Vista? I edited my Raw files, converted to Tiffs &/or JPEGs and took them to 3 places before we figured out how to close a CD using windows Vista so that other computers can read them.
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Heres a link to an assortment of options. Thats one thing that chaps my hind end about Canon glass, no hoods included.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=canon+50mm+hood
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I use it on my Sigma, but its a 72mm. May have to buy the 72mm and a pair of step up rings.
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If you have a local store to purchase a card reader (very cheap) you can remove the card from the camera, plug it in and transfer files. This whole process could be done faster than downloading the software and hooking up the camera to the computer; and that includes your drive to the store.
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Check the above link. Hope it works and helps.
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Ken if what you say is true, I am getting a little more excited!
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No offense taken Tommy. And I fully understand about all the new 5D posts. I am sure we can bet it'll be better in many ways. The current 5D is great however, and so is the 40D. Since I have never bought the latest and greatest camera at issue time, my original post was just questioning if they had bugs to sort out for a few months.
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Tommy, I hope thats not a dig at my post. I am just hoping that the 5D mark II has more to offer. I would love to have a 5D, but if the new version is faster,...then even better. I could have went with the 5D over the 40D, but I bought the 40D for speed for horse racing photography. That and I liked the crop sensor for wildlife and birding. Now that my skills are taking me into wide-angle and portraits, I am curious about the new 5D. thats all. Its not that I am constantly after the latest and greatest.
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Oh, thanks Greg. I gotcha now. Thanks again for your input.
I am wanting to go "full frame". Not that there is anything wrong with my 40D. I will be keeping it for backup and for wildlife and birding. Horseracing too unless the new 5D replacement is faster.
Anyone have any thoughts on whether or not the 5D replacement will be as fast or faster (fps) than the 40D?
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For the filters, I would recommend B&W or Hoya Pro series. Don't skimp on the filters, they could affect image quality. You'll want a circular polarizer for certain wildlife shots, especially around water. aA graduated neutral density filter for landscapes to help match exposure for sky and terra. I shoot with a 40D and usually have my Sigma 17-70mm mounted 90% of the time. For wildlife and birds, Sigma 50-500mm. I also have the 580EX II. I bought my 40D with the 28-135mm and wish I would have gotten the wider kit lens instead. I do have an extremely good copy of the Sigma though. I like the 70-200mm idea as well. Get the 2.8 with IS. That will be my next lens. There is also the cheap 50mm 1.8. Cheap but great lens and works well for indoor shots.
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Greg- if you were in no hurry and the price was not a factor, you would not wait until the new release to see what it has to offer? Thanks for your input, and your take on the situation.
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Thats the answer I was looking for Bob. Thanks. I had in the back of my mind issues like new model car motors have. When Dodge announced the new diesel truck motor, I went right out and bought the last old version on the lot. Of course, those kinds of bugs are much harder to get rid of.
So, I will happily shoot away with my 40D until the new 5D version comes out. Thanks again.
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I am wanting to upgrade from a 40D to a 5D, but was wanting to wait to see if a new version came out. Here is
where my question differs.....
If the new price is not a factor, is it wise to wait and see what the new model has to offer? But, here is my
concern...do the new Canon models usually have a few bugs when released? The older 5D is tried and true. I have
no problem waiting, the 40D is a fine camera. And price won't be a factor.
The question I am looking to have answered is just the part about Canon's new models and bugs to work out. Do
you have to constantly install new firmware on new models until everything is right?
Thanks for the help folks,
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I agree with Chris. THe new Sigma 50mm 1.4 is the way to go.
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For that price, I'd say no. That barely covers the hood plus shipping. Look into B&W, Hoya. Some people, including myself, own some Tiffen filters. In my opinion, Tiffens are hit and miss as far as quality, and I would put them in the middle of the road quality wise.
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Sorry David if I came across as singling you out there. I reread my post and didn't mean it that way.
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Quote^While I'm using card reader exclusively, everytime I do it, I always think what I read (I think it was from this site) that frequent inserting the CF may run a risk of damaging the pins insite of the camera. May be it's a good idea to take pain to use USB.
I think people worry too much about these cameras. They are built tough and unless you are extremely rough or unattentive to what you are doing, you won't hurt them. Especially by removing and replacing the CF card. Get a card reader and save yourself!
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Thanks Bob, that sheds more light on what I needed to know. So my next question would then be- why EF-S glass exsists? Why not just a 10-20 EF mount? Perhaps its because of lens design limitations?
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Not a necessity, but very practical and fun to experiment with. A circular polarizer can do wonders for your outdoor shots.
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