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<p>Thank you so much for all your feedback. After enquiring the cost of getting it cleaned, I think I just have to live with the lovely dust in my viewfinder. </p>

<p>Hi everyone, <br>

I bought a lensbaby last week thought that it'll be fun to use it at a friend's wedding.<br>

Got it from the shop, took it home, gave it a good clean with the air blower, put it on my 5D2.<br>

Took a few shots and found it quite fun indeed.<br>

And now there's black dust on my view finder and unfortunately I can't get rid of them. I tried everything I know how to clean the view finder. Very carefully took the focusing screen out and use the air blower to give it a good clean. <br>

Back to the shop and complained about that. So they phoned up lensbaby's distributer on the spot. Apparently it is IMPOSSIBLE for the lensbaby to cause such damage. <br>

So I'm just wondering if anyone knows someone who's had a similar experience?<br>

And any advice on cleaning the view finder?<br>

Thanks very much in advance.<br>

I've returned the bloody thing.</p>

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<p>Thank you for posting your question, Alfonso. I'm also considering buying a "lighter" camera for travelling. The GF-1 seems to be the best alternative at the moment, but I'm a bit put off by the exposed sensor. And I'm also worried about getting frustrated with the limitations of a non DSLR as we have all been so spoiled. To be very honest, I'm torn.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for your advice. Now I have a clearer idea about which lens to go for. <br>

Mark, unfortunately I've been a one lens wonder. The kit lens 24-105L. Slowly building up the "collection".</p>

<p>I find the 24-105L very versatile on my 5D2, however for your photographic needs I think it might be a bit too long on a crop body. And I have to agree with most of the fine people here: the 5D2 is the one to go for. It will serve you well for years to come and it will also take you out of the "wanting to upgrade my camera annually" game. </p>

<p>Think this might be of interest:<br>

http://canon.co.nz/products/visual/cameras/digital_slr.html</p>

<p>We're a bit spoiled for choices here in good old New Zealand with three 7D kit options:<br>

Super kit: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS<br>

Premium kit: EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS<br>

Platinum kit: EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM</p>

<p>Good luck...</p>

 

<p>Hello everyone, wondering if you could recommend a still life macro lens to go on a 5D Mk2.  Thanks very much.</p>

<p>Thanks very much for your contributions. I started this thread after reading some of the other posts here. Some people said that they feel ripped off by Canon because they didn't incorporate some of those new 7D features in the 5D II which was announced back in September 2008.<br>

It's a never-ending game. New cameras will always have new features.</p>

<blockquote>I remember back in the(good ol) days of purchasing manual film cameras. You opened the box, took the camera out and you were out shooting before the word "Manual" ever popped into your head.</blockquote>

<p>My sentiments exactly! Thank you.<br>

"Madness" - aren't we all a bit mad about what we're passionate about?<br>

"Confused" - Not me. I am actually very content with the 5D II. I was just amazed how strongly some people feel about not having some of those flash 7D features.</p>

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<p>The point is, you buy the one that closest to suiting your needs as a<em>photographer</em>, not as a <em>gearhead</em>, and you go out and <em>shoot the damn pictures.</em></p>

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<p>Well said, thanks.<br>

Here I quote Elliott Erwitt: <strong>"A picture should be looked at, not talked about."</strong></p>

<p>That's interesting, Mendel. I think I know there isn't one.</p>

<p>Hello everyone, <br>

Someone recommended this site to me and I have to say it's most informative and interesting.<br>

In light of the feature-packed 7D looming on the horizon, I'm just wondering if more is indeed good.<br>

I was a "grid slave", couldn't shoot without it. Hooked on the rule of thirds, couldn't control myself. Then I purchased the 5D II. Not wanting to pay more for the grid focusing screen, I had to get used to shooting without the mighty gird. Surprisingly, I found myself being able to compose my images more freely and dare I say more creatively. Then of course sometimes I just can resist switching on the Live view and get the grid back.<br>

One of the other features I think the 5D II lacks is built-in flash. And yet again, the excellent high ISO performance means I don't really see the need to use flash in most situations. (I think I can call myself a travel/landscape/architectural photographer). Then of course I wish there was one on the 5D II, that sure would be handy.<br>

The video recording feature, I've never used it. Tried it for the first time the other night just to make sure that it works.<br>

However I do have to admit that the 7D is pretty tempting. My 5D II is only 6 months old, am I falling out of love with it already? Not attempting to spark a full frame vs APS-C debate here. Just for the sake of discussion, would you trade in your 5D II for the 7D? (No, you can't have both)<br>

Thanks very much.</p>

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