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mindgam3 · 07-20-2005, 03:33 PM

http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/prod...350d/index.asp

Haven't been on JW as much recently, but this is partly the reason why - been working my ass of trying to save up for it

Just been ordered so should have it by the weekend

Expect lots of pics in the near future

TT · 07-20-2005, 03:35 PM

HEhe, in the meanwhile we got a photography section :arrow:

This is probably my next camera too, but I am damn scared it will drain BIG money in new lenses since the standard one isn't really enough I fear

But you will tell me about it I hope

mindgam3 · 07-20-2005, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by TT

HEhe, in the meanwhile we got a photography section :arrow:

This is probably my next camera too, but I am damn scared it will drain BIG money in new lenses since the standard one isn't really enough I fear

But you will tell me about it I hope

Dam, missed this section

Lenses are very expensive but the quality difference between say a £500 non-SLR and a 350D or D70 is so big I just had to save for one of these.

Luckily my dad owns a 1D mkII with a few lenses so hopefully I can borrow them from time to time whilst i save for some of my own

I'll post some more when it arrives

gigdy · 07-20-2005, 08:08 PM

We want to see some pics of the 1D.

nthfinity · 07-20-2005, 11:06 PM

definately i recomend the basic 18-55 mm lense that is optional with the body, and dont worry too much about buying a super expensive telephoto just yet, but a 150-200$ usd. 300 mm telephoto is working quite well for me for the time being.

eventually, i hope to upgrade to an anti-shake telephoto, and even further, get a new telescope that i can attach the 20D with a t-mount for super hi quality telephoto views

but thats quite some time away, which is why i simply bought a cheap lense, as it works just fine for what im currently doing.

great camera, by the way

No.1 · 07-21-2005, 08:58 AM

Awesome.

I'm off for 2 weeks now, but i look forward to hearing your reactions when i get back.

Congrats on the camera mate 8)

mindgam3 · 07-21-2005, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by nthfinity

definately i recomend the basic 18-55 mm lense that is optional with the body, and dont worry too much about buying a super expensive telephoto just yet, but a 150-200$ usd. 300 mm telephoto is working quite well for me for the time being.

eventually, i hope to upgrade to an anti-shake telephoto, and even further, get a new telescope that i can attach the 20D with a t-mount for super hi quality telephoto views

but thats quite some time away, which is why i simply bought a cheap lense, as it works just fine for what im currently doing.

great camera, by the way

The basic lense isn't usm though. I'm just buying the body as I already have a 28-80 usm lense which should do for now.

My dads got a canon 70-300mm IS usm lense that i'm hoping to borrow for track day/racing stuff

He's also got a nice macro L series lense but i doubt i'll be able to get my hands on that one

mindgam3 · 08-01-2005, 06:20 PM

Finally, better late than never. Canon were in short supply so it only just arrived today. Went out today to just test it out and i'm very pleased with the results even though it was a very overcast day and i haven't read the manual yet

Here's a few, obviously not too good as ive only just got it but i think they show the cameras potential

nthfinity · 08-03-2005, 08:07 PM

i'm very pleased with the results even though it was a very overcast day and i haven't read the manual yet

great pictures mindgame

im the same way, i have barely read the manuel, and really only know how to take pictures in full manuel 'M' mode... some day, ill set up the 'costom' settings for various picture styles, but i've never even used any of the automated modes

looking forward to your future sightings 8)