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    Upcoming camera purchace - feedback appreciated.

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    <i>"I would use my camera for some important assignments (articles for motoring magazines and travel)."</i><p>

     

    The EOS 3 is the <i>only</i> body from your list (EOS 3 EOS 30 EOS 33)<br> that has pro level AF (motoring) and is weather resistant (travel).<p>

     

    ffordes.com has them listed for �269.00 (E+, boxed)<br>

    you could probably find one cheaper in a private local sale.<p>

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    Dropped 20D - Help

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    I feel your pain Bob...

     

    If you bought the 20D &/or 24-105/IS new and paid with a credit card, you might have coverage through your credit card.

     

    Ask Canon if you can send the 24-105/IS in with the body for testing and calibration to the repaired body.

     

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    Rebel XT - 50mm f1.8 alternatives? 35mm F/2 or sigma 28mm F1.8?

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    <p> The Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG gets good user reviews and costs $270 - by way of comparison the Sigma 30/1.4 = $430, Canon 35/2 = $230, Canon 28/2.8 = $170, Canon 28/1.8 = $400 (all prices in USD$ from B&H).<p>

     

    f/1.4 --> f/1.8 is 2/3 of a stop.<br>

    f/1.8 --> f/2 is 1/3 of a stop... not much in practical terms.<br>

    f/2 --> f/2.8 is one full stop.<p>

     

    Another option might be to get the 18-55mm kit lens and try it out for awhile to get a feel for how the different focal lengths work for you. The XT is reported to work well up to at least ISO 400 or 800, so the slower zoom may not be so bad until you figure out what you need.<p>

     

    The above mentioned lenses (except 30/1.4) were tested here:<br>

    <a href="http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html">www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html</a> <p>

     

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    Japan trip to buy - EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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    Not to knock the experience of anybody, But<b>...</b><p>

     

    Canon has <i>recently</i> been changing their warranty policies - sorry, I cannot point y'all to any specifics.<p>

     

    I think Canon is trying to discourage folks from buying gear outside of their home country. So I would advise double checking and confirming the warranty issue (including how the international warranty works) before plunking down your hard earned cash.<p>--

    Best Canon ever

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    I wish I had more experience with Canon's offerings. I started with an AE-1P, then an AE-1 and finally a pair of A-1 bodies. I stayed with Canon when I moved to AF and ended up with three 10s bodies + an EOS 300 / R2K (now dead - mirror box).<p>

     

    There was someting about shooting with the A-1 & 35-105/3.5 that just oozed precision and confidence. Now with the 10s bodies I seem to go for the tele-zoom more than any other lens... used to be a Tokina 80-200/2.8 and now a 70-200/IS.<p>

     

    I'm sure that if I had a 1DmkIIN it would be my fave. <b><i>;</i>)</b><p>--

    Rebel XT vs. 30d... Is it worth it?

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    I'm sort of in the same boat as you are Cody.

     

    The household finance committee has approved the purchase of a 30D to start my digital life (currently shooting slides using 10s film bodies), but I really don't want a 1.6x body. I've handled the XT, 20D & 30D so I am aware of their feel in hand and I've studied the specs/read the reviews etc. There is also the cost of a new lens to keep my wide options as I want at least FF=20mm and my widest lens now is 17mm so I'd need at least a 12mm to go with the 1.6x body.

     

    What I'd really like is a 1DmkIIN, but the budget is just not there: even a used 1DmkII is out of reach. A 1.3x body would mean I would not need to buy a new wide lens.

     

    A 5D/30D type body with a 1.3x crop would be my 2nd choice - who knows what Canon has up their sleeves. One of the options I am considering is getting an XT now and waiting for a year or so and buying a used 5D.

     

    Fortunately I have a month or three before I have to make a final decision (and the agony of knowing Canon will probably release a new body this fall)... Ain't life grand when your biggest worry is what new toy to get!

     

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    broken knobe and viewfinder malfunctioning

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    The EOS 300 / Rebel 2000 seems to be poorly designed. I have read numerous posts, here and elsewhere, describing various breakdowns... I may be sensitive to 300/R2K issues though as mine died too (mirror box).

     

    As Mark said: Probably cheaper to buy a used replacement than to get your body fixed. ie: The EOS 55 / Elan IIE can be found used for ~USD$150.

     

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    EOS Lenses and Digital

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    <i>"Canon however, is not upgrading the coating of their lenses."</i><p>

     

     

    "The EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a revision of Canon's legendary EF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens, first introduced in 1989. In the ensuing years, its enormous maximum aperture and handy focal length made it a favorite of wedding, portrait, and sports photographers. While its image quality remains a benchmark, improvements in AF speed <b>as well lens coatings that minimize ghost and flare are newly incorporated</b>..."<p>

     

     

     

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    Canon USA official rebates announcement

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    Canon Canada has a deal on too; not as good though.<p>

     

    <i>"TERMS AND CONDITIONS � Mail-in Rebate applies to purchasers who buy the (i) EOS 5D together with any (ii) Canon EF Lenses (excludes EF 24-105 L IS USM), EOS Speed Lite Series or Battery Grips. Both items must be purchased from a participating authorized Canon Canada Inc. (�Canon�) dealer during the promotion period of March 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006."</i><p>

     

    [PDF Alert] Read the full offer here:<br>

    http://www.canon.ca/english/whatsnew/pdf/SLR_Form.pdf<p>

     

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    Mirror slap-vibration 10D vs the new 5D

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Robert Potts asked: "Is that a metal or carbon tripod?" Not sure if that is asked about my 3401 (yes, it's metal) or Ed Okie's Gitzo tripod. The 3401 has since been replaced by the 3021PRO/055PRO.

     

     

    Bob Atkins wrote: "I think it's better to look at images than at laser reflections." I couldn't agree more Bob.

     

    The mirror prefire laser test was part of a larger bit of 'measurebating' that I was doing :)

     

    I was trying to find out how stable a platform I had and how to maximize stability by varying leg and centre column extension, as well as trying to see any variations in stability by having the centre column in it's horizontal orientation. I didn't do any hard measurements, but I did arrive at some 'rough justice' conclusions based on my observations.

     

    At ~CAD$0.85 per frame the laser was quicker and cheaper than shooting slides that would be going straight into the round file.

     

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    Mirror slap-vibration 10D vs the new 5D

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    I did some experiments with my 10s, 70-200/IS & Manfrotto 3401 + 488RC2.

     

    I used a cheap laser pointer taped to the hotshoe mount and a small mirror at the end of the hall (~25' away) - using the mirror allowed me to monitor any laser movement from beside the camera setup and gave the laser an effective distance of ~50' to show its stuff.

     

    I was able to test using 2" & 10" delays. Anyway, the short answer for me was that on the 10s, mirror prefire is worth it.

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