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    Bait and switch in person?

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Numbah Wan asked: <i>...has anyone successfully negotiated a price that wouldn't have been obtainable online at a reputable place like B&H?</i><p>

     

    Yes. I made a package deal for a 30D, BG-E2, S3 IS, 2x CF: Lexar Pro 133x 2GB, 2x SD: SanDisk Extreme III 2GB & Remote Switch RS-80N3.<p>

     

    I did the dealing over the phone and then went in person to get the gear. The savings weren't huge, but it was worth doing.

    430 EX behaving badly

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Thanks Yakim & Puppy.

     

    In the future I will try to remember to remove the batteries from my gear if I am not going to be using it for a while.

     

    The shoot was pushed back one week until tonight. During the extra time I had a close look inside the battery compartment and it was clean... Although I did have a new Dixon HB pencil, with its fresh eraser, on standby if the new batteries did not inspire the 430 EX to perform properly.

     

    As I rarely use flash I skipped the $$ lithiums and picked up some Duracell Ultra Digital batteries: they made the 430 EX behave - No spanking needed!

     

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    430 EX behaving badly

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I have not used my 430 EX in a very long time and I did not remove the batteries

    from it before storing ('abandoned' in the bag actually).

     

    Tonight I have to use the 430 EX so I pulled it out of the bag to check the

    batteries and refamiliarize myself with its operation.

     

    With the Speedlite off of the body: I turned the power on the 430 EX started

    trying to zoom in-&-out rapidly and the LCD was flashing on-&-off... this went

    on for several seconds before stopping.

     

    Any ideas on why this happened?

     

    tia

    EOS 450D/Rebel XSi

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <i>"The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed..."</i> <p>

     

    When I bought a 30D I also bought an S3 IS for my SO (originally, she was going to get a 350D/XT and she would 'share' it with me) - But then she decided she really wanted to have video + stills . <p>

     

    If Canon can put 30fps to the LCD, it should be trivial for them to add video recording. <p>

     

    A DSLR with video recording would allow me to splurge for a second DSLR - 'Oh look Honey, a new toy for you!' <b>;)</b>

    new here

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "<i>I would love to get into wedding photography</i>"<br>

     

    Weddings are (supposed to be) once in a lifetime events.<br>

    Two bodies are a MUST for shooting weddings.<p>

     

    A quality tripod for landscapes would be helpful.<p>

    Accessories can add up to a significant amount.<br>

    Don't get hung up on spending all your $$ at once.<p>

     

    Used gear can offer very good value.

    Canon produces 30 millionth EOS-series SLR camera

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Canon produces 30 millionth EOS

     

    TOKYO, December 20, 2007 - Canon Inc. today announced the achievement of a new

    camera-manufacturing milestone as combined production of the company's

    EOS-series film and digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras passed the

    30-million mark. Additionally, production of EOS Digital-series SLR cameras has

    passed the 10-million unit threshold.

     

    The achievement coincides with Canon's 70th anniversary and the 20th anniversary

    of the launch of its EOS line of SLR cameras.

    http://www.canon.com/news/2007/dec20e.html

     

    ...

     

    A little history:

     

    Canon produces 30-millionth EF lens

     

    TOKYO, January 19, 2006 - Canon Inc. today announced the achievement of a new

    lens-production milestone as production of the company's EF lenses passed the

    30-million mark.

     

    Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) SLR

    cameras began in 1987 at the company's Utsunomiya Plant. Canon produced its

    10-millionth EF lens in August 1995, its 20-millionth in February 2001 and, a

    mere five years later, has now reached the 30-million plateau. This achievement

    reflects users' high level of satisfaction with the performance and quality

    realized by EF lenses, as well as the service offered through Canon's marketing

    operations.

     

    Canon's proprietary EF (electro-focus) lens, which combines a large-diameter

    fully electronic lens mount and an internal autofocus motor, was born in 1987.

    http://www.canon.com/press/2006/ef_lens.html

     

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    40D Vote on what lens package I should get

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "I just want to get the right combo of lenses that will cover sports(indoors, outdoors), portraits and wildlife/landscapes."

     

    It looks like you want a 'do-it-all' kit... nothing wrong with that.

     

    Even with a $3000 budget I'd say go slow until you are sure about what is going to work for you.

     

    "Option 4 17-55 2.8 and teleconverter 1.4 or 2x" -- This looks closest to what I'd advise. Start with the 1.4x and 17-55/IS, plus a 77mm 500D and/or tubes for macro: This will take about half your budget.

     

    Once you figure where you interests/needs lay, you can plow money in that direction.

     

    What kinds of sports are going to shoot ?

    Canon 40D in Canada

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    For those thinking about buying from Canada (or anywhere other than their home country) - BE AWARE of WARRANTY issues !

     

    Is saving some $$ worth the hassle if you need your gear serviced ?

     

    Do your homework before putting down your cash.

     

    To the OP: Yes! It is about time we canucks didn't feel the wrath of the exchange rates. I wonder if the USA 28-135/IS kit will be offered in Canada for the same good price ?

     

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