Any experiences with Canon EOS 400D?
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chuckpowell
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I use a Canon Digital Rebel XT with excellent results - Photos by Chuck Powell - photo.net.
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Chuck
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Chuck
Riverside Reptiles
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Chuck, I love the U. pietschmanni pic! Nice job
Rebel XT For Sale
Hey,
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT kit for sale. Body 18-55 Kit lens, 28-70 f/2.8-4 1GB memory along with all the stuff that came in the box (Strap, Lens caps, software battery) for $600.
A nice macro lens would be a great addition for some of theses small critters. You can also get an extension tube. I am willing to ship.
Canon Rebel XT - 18-55/3.5-5.6 - 28-70/2.8-4 - 1GB CF - acc. - OBO
The only reason I am selling is because I bought a 30D.
-Cbakke
Hey,
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT kit for sale. Body 18-55 Kit lens, 28-70 f/2.8-4 1GB memory along with all the stuff that came in the box (Strap, Lens caps, software battery) for $600.
A nice macro lens would be a great addition for some of theses small critters. You can also get an extension tube. I am willing to ship.
Canon Rebel XT - 18-55/3.5-5.6 - 28-70/2.8-4 - 1GB CF - acc. - OBO
The only reason I am selling is because I bought a 30D.
-Cbakke
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Graham_s
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I have a Canon EOS 400D and its a great piece of kit. Definately the best camera around for the price range.
Some photos I have taken using it...
Tiny... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
Damian Wilson II by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
My Wine In Silence... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
Ziggurats... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
I use the kit f4.5 18-55 kit lens and a sigma f4.5 28-300 and a canon f1.8 50mm prime lens.
great quality, very nice size review screen, great battery consumption (even better with the expanded battery pack/vertical grip) and very easy to use.
Some photos I have taken using it...
Tiny... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
Damian Wilson II by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
My Wine In Silence... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
Ziggurats... by =Dreaming-Neon-Black on deviantART
I use the kit f4.5 18-55 kit lens and a sigma f4.5 28-300 and a canon f1.8 50mm prime lens.
great quality, very nice size review screen, great battery consumption (even better with the expanded battery pack/vertical grip) and very easy to use.
Uroplatus
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Thank you for your reply Graham!
So you are able to make some shots of your entire collection
Thats an other impressive sample i have found on
DigiCam Fotos - Digitalkamera News, Infos, Testfotos, Preisvergleich Digicam
Tamron SP Di 90 mm 1:2,8 Macro
So you are able to make some shots of your entire collection
Thats an other impressive sample i have found on
DigiCam Fotos - Digitalkamera News, Infos, Testfotos, Preisvergleich Digicam
Tamron SP Di 90 mm 1:2,8 Macro
Graham_s
Super Moderator
Thank you for your reply Graham!
So you are able to make some shots of your entire collection
no problem! yes it is a perfect camera for shots of your collection. As i say, it is very easy to use, and not many buttons, most of the settings are done through the menu screen.
I think that the sigma or tamaron lenses are often as good as the proper canon ones (unless you compare images in great detail I don't think you'll see much difference).
Having said this, Canon are supposed to make some of the best lenses in terms of optics, but you're also paying for a brand name, so not necessarily worth the money.
Have you got any closer to deciding what camera you want to buy?
Graham_s
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murtasma
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I use the XTi a lot
Here are the lens I currently have. 18-55MM Kit Lens /75 - 300MM Cannon 3.5 - 5.6 /50mm 1.8 (Nifty Fifty) / LensBaby 2.0
I plan on buying the 10-22 mm lens here shortly. I also have lots of filters for my cokin system and some close up lens and wide angle converter for the kit lens. The wide angle is so so. There is lots of distortion but the close ups work pretty good with out having to purchase a macro lens.
You can see my gallery
Flickr: Murtasma's Photostream
Here are the lens I currently have. 18-55MM Kit Lens /75 - 300MM Cannon 3.5 - 5.6 /50mm 1.8 (Nifty Fifty) / LensBaby 2.0
I plan on buying the 10-22 mm lens here shortly. I also have lots of filters for my cokin system and some close up lens and wide angle converter for the kit lens. The wide angle is so so. There is lots of distortion but the close ups work pretty good with out having to purchase a macro lens.
You can see my gallery
Flickr: Murtasma's Photostream
Graham_s
Super Moderator
Thought this may be relevant as well so I thought I would say that:
I have used the 60mm F2.8 canon Macro lens with this camera and it is a great lens. Works very well with the camera and you can get some great shots. I recently bought the 100mm F2.8 Canon Macro lens and it is just as good IMHO, although, as with most macro lenses, it spends ages with the autofocus sometimes which can be annoying.
So far I have not found many things about this camera that I dislike. The only thing I can think of is that the battery life shows up as full, but as soon as it goes down to 2/3rds then it will only last a very short time, so the battery indicator isn't great, but just get the battery pack and carry spare batteries and theres no problem
Anyone who hasn't tried using the RAW image setting on this camera is missing out! RAW is far better than the highest quality of JPEG file IMHO.
I have used the 60mm F2.8 canon Macro lens with this camera and it is a great lens. Works very well with the camera and you can get some great shots. I recently bought the 100mm F2.8 Canon Macro lens and it is just as good IMHO, although, as with most macro lenses, it spends ages with the autofocus sometimes which can be annoying.
So far I have not found many things about this camera that I dislike. The only thing I can think of is that the battery life shows up as full, but as soon as it goes down to 2/3rds then it will only last a very short time, so the battery indicator isn't great, but just get the battery pack and carry spare batteries and theres no problem
Anyone who hasn't tried using the RAW image setting on this camera is missing out! RAW is far better than the highest quality of JPEG file IMHO.
murtasma
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Thought this may be relevant as well so I thought I would say that:
I have used the 60mm F2.8 canon Macro lens with this camera and it is a great lens. Works very well with the camera and you can get some great shots. I recently bought the 100mm F2.8 Canon Macro lens and it is just as good IMHO, although, as with most macro lenses, it spends ages with the autofocus sometimes which can be annoying.
So far I have not found many things about this camera that I dislike. The only thing I can think of is that the battery life shows up as full, but as soon as it goes down to 2/3rds then it will only last a very short time, so the battery indicator isn't great, but just get the battery pack and carry spare batteries and theres no problem
Anyone who hasn't tried using the RAW image setting on this camera is missing out! RAW is far better than the highest quality of JPEG file IMHO.
I always just move the camera closer or further when doing macro work to get the focus where I want it instead of relying on the auto focus which usually struggles with macro work. I second the use of RAW there really is no reason to use JPG unless you have no more space left on your memory card but need more shots.
Graham_s
Super Moderator
I do the same as you with focusing with macro, but sometimes I get lazy and try to rely on AF.