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Old 03-27-2007, 02:04 AM   #46
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I refuse to buy the UV filters just to protect the lense I always have the polarizer on, and when it is too dark, I just try to be carefull and hope the suncap will be enough of a protection :bah:
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Old 03-27-2007, 04:12 AM   #47
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^agree with you guys, it sucks to change batteries and remtoes just for upgrading the equipment ... I undertsand, that a Nikon remote is not supposed to work on a Canon ( same for batteries), but within the brand :roll:

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Considering that most of your subjects are moving at a rapid 0.0 mph, it wont matter I guess
LOL
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:55 AM   #48
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Originally Posted by TT
Bugger! Just found out the other day, almost by mistake, that the remote I was using for the 350D has of course a different plug and won't fit the 30D bastards :roll: don't see how they could justify it. It just another way to make me by another fucking remote
It's the other way round: the 30D uses Canon's regular connection (N3) while the 350D had a minijack-connection.
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Old 12-27-2007, 05:00 PM   #49
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Got a new bit of kit today.. couldn't resist...

Speedlite 580EX II


Bought it some hours ago, and I am in love.

Tried two sec, indoor and it's damn impressive:

polarizer filter, F4.5 1/125 with the 70-200 F2.8 IS, at 190mm from about two meters, indirect flash...


Can't wait to really need it at events or such
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Old 12-27-2007, 05:28 PM   #50
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TT just keep buying stuff))
It is a good flash, I made some shots with it and it was working really good.
Hope to see some new pics)
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Old 12-28-2007, 12:25 PM   #51
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Well, nice buy TT. This flash is awesome and I love mine (580 EX I).
When you come in Italy we try if is really tropicalized...
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Old 12-28-2007, 03:34 PM   #52
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No please, no more italian rainstorm for me!!
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Old 02-07-2008, 04:48 AM   #53
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TT, you shoot with the 580 mounted via camera hotshoe or off cam?

I have the 580EXII as well and in reality it's overkill unless you shoot fast or with multiple Canon EX flashes where E-TTL comes into play but shooting E-TTL is no fun. Not saying I don't like mine but on camera flash is boring anyways, and only when a person understands light and off camera flash will they learn more of being a photog, is what I have experienced.

As far as filters I know all "L" lenses are sealed but from what I have gathered from a many photogs "L" lenses are only fully sealed with a filter mounted to them.
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Old 02-07-2008, 04:41 PM   #54
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I use it on camera, and I am honestly not interested in mastering complicated flash techniques. I just need it to obtain decent pics with difficult light conditions, indoor or out, that's it
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Old 02-08-2008, 03:55 PM   #55
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Originally Posted by TT View Post
I use it on camera, and I am honestly not interested in mastering complicated flash techniques. I just need it to obtain decent pics with difficult light conditions, indoor or out, that's it
My bad TT, I meant it as a general comment to the thread. Your photos are pretty damn good as is and you have a nice use of ambient light reflected in your photography.
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Old 03-15-2008, 06:12 AM   #56
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Think you made the best choice with the 30D, most people prefer it to the 350D, 400D and 450D. I'd like to change from my 350D to a 30D soon, but still need to upgrade some lenses first. I don't know if you've seen this, but there is a really good Canon forum at:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

They have almost 140,000 users and there's 5 million posts you can read through which should answer most questions!! It is mainly American but there are a lot of British photographers there as well.
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Old 03-17-2008, 04:31 PM   #57
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