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<p>Thanks. This clarification was really helpful. Now I just have to keep her from posting pics of myself and my wife on Facebook! That's easy!</p>

<p>This may sound ridiculous or obvious, but I really do need to ask for my own sanity. I know people at weddings know they will be photographed. But the hired photographers have a contractual relationship and probably know the ropes regarding photographing and dissemination of photos taken at a wedding. As someone who attended a wedding and took video and photos, I've been asked by the bride to provide these for her album and online display site (dropbox). Should I be concerned about the possible legal issues or are there any, given the people at the wedding did not give me permission to take their photograph nor display it for example on the web? In the old days, these photos just ended up in a printed book. Those days are long gone. Everyone wants an image they can display to the world. I'm hoping someone here can give the real legal skinny on this topic. Thanks!</p>

<p>Will not buy used lenses again due to this experience. At the price I paid, I would have been better off with less questionable issues than new including; wear issues (dust, operational issues) , returnability, warranty. fact is the store claimed they have a no return policy on used equipment. They took it back reluctantly. In my estimation whether the dust was of minimal issue, it appeared the IS did not work. I have another IS lens and it's very apparent in the viewfinder when it's working. The frame locks when sensing motion. I saw nothing in the viewfinder when testing this lens. The store person held the camera and lens up to her ear and said she could hear the IS motor running "it works!". I'll stick with new from now on. Thanks for your comments but at this expense, like I said, too stressful for me.</p>

<p>I have the following lenses:<br /> 28-135mm Canon is (was I think a kit lens I bought used)<br /> 18-250 tamron LD DiII<br /> I recently was thinking I could get far better imaging from a better <br />lens with my 50D or former Rebel Xti by using an L series lens.The <br />photo store salesperson explained that the Canon 17-55 EF-S IS, is <br />essentially the same LD glass used in their L series lenses but <br />Canon won't designate it as an L lens, a great lens, and made for <br />the APS C sensor unlike the L series lenses. So he talked me out of my <br />interest in an L lens (sensible?). I humored the salesperson by <br />taking a few shots with this lens and my own - he wanted me to take <br />those images home to evaluate and then return to buy the lens if I <br />wanted it. I instead decided to view a few reviews online in the <br />store and make a better test by taking the lens home. So I bought <br />the lens, then tried testing it more thoroughly the next day. Truly <br />my ability to do this is not scientific, nor was it conclusive. I <br />figure the lens is really no sharper than my current lenses, but the <br />constant F2.8 may be a great help in some of my indoor circumstances <br />where I would decide not to use flash purposely).<br /> <br />Apparently the Canon 17-55 EF-S lens is from about 2007. I was told <br />I could buy this "new" but a used one was a big savings (about <br />$200). "New" (unused) it is almost $900. Fact is I feel pretty <br />stupid having bought it on an impulse and sales pitch from the guy <br />at the camera store. Compared to what you have "It will blow you <br />away..." was the message. I get that the opportunities for a 2.8 <br />constant aperture lens are a big deal over what I already have <br />(excepting the focal length range as a fundamental difference).<br /> <br />After buying this used lens I noticed when viewing into the lens <br />some dust on the inside. I believe I've heard that L series lenses <br />are dust sealed. I read about the zoom mechanism quality being best <br />in Canon's L series lenses. I do not really know about the quality <br />of this lens otherwise from any really independent source. I <br />realize lenses are a complex item, number of elements, type of, etc.<br /> Now I'm thinking that I may have been better off buying something <br />else, but the store may not allow exchange of a used item.<br /> Lesson learned, I hope I will take plenty of time in the future to <br />evaluate. Meanwhile any comments about this lens and this "deal" <br />would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Also, Wouter, regarding " Also most have no aperture ring, meaning you need a much...", not sure what lenses you are evaluating but they're not mine. All of these have an aperature ring except for the 28-80 kit lens which I certainly would have no issue with losing.</p>

<p>Sorry. Yes, I meant 60D - Not an old camera.Thanks all for the replies. I have Nikon Film cameras, but film is an expensive material compared with digital processing. I also don't see scanning as the way to go to begin a digital workflow. Not for me. Not sure why others here mentioned movie making - it was not one of my considerations. My interest was trying to utilize all of this technology as best I could. Unfortunately, I'm still confused as to what I will do. Maybe though some comments here will ultimately crystalize my thinking into proper action.<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>I have Canon Rebel Xti (10mp) and a Tamron 18-250 LD Di II AF 18-250mm 1:3.5-6.3 (IF) Macro, a Canon 28-

135mm Macro .5/1.6ft Image Stabilized, and a 1.8 50mm.<br>

I've got a Canon 580 EX II Speedlite that could use much more use.<br>

I don't necessarily want to leave Canon, but their better L lenses will probably not get me over the hurdle of

improving my images without upgrading my camera. I would not typically print over sizes 13 X 19, but my current

technology is inadequate I think for this anyway. I shoot raw and try to limit my crop; I use most or all of what I

shoot, but if I really needed to crop severely, my technology will not support it. The Rebel XTi has serious problems

with low light/high ISO and this is another reason I would consider a new camera body useful at this time.<br>

<br />If I were to stick with Canon for now, the Rebel T2i (Digic 4 processor and 18 MP) or the newer version T3

i (March 2011 release) or even the 7D might a step in the right direction for me (although the 7D is currently not in m

y spending plan). Personally, I've seen the blurb from Canon on the T3i and I get the feeling it's gimmicked up to th

e point of ridiculus (supposedly so that ANYONE could use it/learn from it. Hopefully those features can lie invisible i

f the user chooses.</p

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<p>However, I have another issue, which is that I have some older lenses my father used on Nikon film cameras an

d want to make use of them for sentimental sake. So someone at a camera store suggested that I just buy an ol

d Nikon D300 and move away from Canon using what compatible lenses I have on the used Nikon body. I've been war

y of buying used, but some people I know are encouraging me towards it or refurbished. Seems the camera store

s claim they know how many clicks a camera has used via software they have, and they will at least guarantee th

e equipment for 30 days or more.</p

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<p><br />I've also gotten the suggestion of buying a Canon D60 for the purpose of the gains the camera b

ody will provide. If I were to do this, I might be able to use adaptors for taking Nikon lenses and using them on Ca

non cameras. Here I'm not sure if I could get autofocus or autoexposure (the autofocus loss would be a serious cos

t). Also there are different makers of these adaptors and qualities, and I'm not sure which if any would be suitable.<

/p>

<p><br />I do not like that Canon is moving to SD type cards. The Rebel Xti used Compact Flash and the T2

i now SD. Not only will it waste my old cards, but they are not supposed to be as reliable or sturdy

.<br>

Here are the Nikon type lenses that I have

:<br>

Nikkor 28-80mm AF 1:3.3-5.6 G (Kit) <br />SIgmna 105mm 1:2.8 D Macro EX 2.8-32 <br />Nikon ED

AF Nikkor 70-300 1:1.4-5.6 D <br />Nikon AF Nikkor 24-120 1:3.5-5.6 D 3.5-22 <br />Nikon AF Nikkor 28-20

0mm 1:

3.5-5.6 D<br>

Any suggestions on how to improve my technology fairly economically with these interests in

mind would be app

reciated.<br>