In reply to Post #172
I'd echo the comments about the 75-300mm lens. I've got one for my 550D and the results are excellent, especially action shots. I paid a bit more and got one with the Image Stabiliser. Makes a big difference and I find I can use it handheld at full telephoto yet still get non-blurry photos. My step-dad has one without it and he could see the difference immediately.
I'm pretty new to all this as well and have already realised that you will never find a lens that does everything and could spend thousands trying to
I'd echo the comments about the 75-300mm lens. I've got one for my 550D and the results are excellent, especially action shots. I paid a bit more and got one with the Image Stabiliser. Makes a big difference and I find I can use it handheld at full telephoto yet still get non-blurry photos. My step-dad has one without it and he could see the difference immediately.
I'm pretty new to all this as well and have already realised that you will never find a lens that does everything and could spend thousands trying to
In reply to Post #175
The image stabiliser model is worth the extra money. At the time I was pushing the work budget so settled for the cheaper model. The football shot was hand held at around 250 using a post that happened to be there. Most of the time I am using it at around 100 mark for events and the times I use it at the other end a tripod gets used.
All images are put through Photoshop so you can get away with some things. I used to sell professional camera gear and I am surprised at the cost of digital equipment in comparison. Haven't been in a studio for years but it must be a lot easier than I remember it. Have you tried attaching the camera to your PC/Laptop and used the direct link, great for remote shooting
The image stabiliser model is worth the extra money. At the time I was pushing the work budget so settled for the cheaper model. The football shot was hand held at around 250 using a post that happened to be there. Most of the time I am using it at around 100 mark for events and the times I use it at the other end a tripod gets used.
All images are put through Photoshop so you can get away with some things. I used to sell professional camera gear and I am surprised at the cost of digital equipment in comparison. Haven't been in a studio for years but it must be a lot easier than I remember it. Have you tried attaching the camera to your PC/Laptop and used the direct link, great for remote shooting
In reply to Post #176
I've just bought a remote for it. Won't use it for the sport shots but planning to try it on the tripod for birds in the garden and night shots fishing in France
I've just bought a remote for it. Won't use it for the sport shots but planning to try it on the tripod for birds in the garden and night shots fishing in France
In reply to Post #177
That's a useful accessory. I use one for anything on a tripod and for all the still life stuff. For the close up stuff I lock the mirror up and view the image through the lap top. Reason being that you get less vibration when the mirror moves up out of the way when shooting. We have been feeding birds in the garden for years, costs a fortune. I have set the camera up in the garden and using the 300mm got some reasonable shots. I normally run the remote release which is a Henel model into the house and view the image on the wall mounted LCD TV. Might as well have some comfort
That's a useful accessory. I use one for anything on a tripod and for all the still life stuff. For the close up stuff I lock the mirror up and view the image through the lap top. Reason being that you get less vibration when the mirror moves up out of the way when shooting. We have been feeding birds in the garden for years, costs a fortune. I have set the camera up in the garden and using the 300mm got some reasonable shots. I normally run the remote release which is a Henel model into the house and view the image on the wall mounted LCD TV. Might as well have some comfort
Well I bought a Canon EOS 500d in the end, got it at a real good price with the 18-55mm kit lens. Below is a handful of test shots from the last couple of days.
Opinions very welcome!
Opinions very welcome!
In reply to Post #179
The 18-55mm lens is a very good lens. Very sharp on close up and just as good at the other end. Did you use the night shooting mode for some of these or was it a long exposure.
The 18-55mm lens is a very good lens. Very sharp on close up and just as good at the other end. Did you use the night shooting mode for some of these or was it a long exposure.
In reply to Post #180
They were all taken on the manual setting. Planning on getting a Sigma 120-400mm lens in the next few weeks.
They were all taken on the manual setting. Planning on getting a Sigma 120-400mm lens in the next few weeks.
In reply to Post #181
Sigma have come on leaps and bounds in recent years and offer some great alternatives to `house brands` 120-400 that's a combo I have not come across before. What's the F no on that
Sigma have come on leaps and bounds in recent years and offer some great alternatives to `house brands` 120-400 that's a combo I have not come across before. What's the F no on that
In reply to Post #182
It's f4.5-5.6 mate. Also got a HSM and is OS. Apparently the OS is really good on that model.
It's f4.5-5.6 mate. Also got a HSM and is OS. Apparently the OS is really good on that model.
In reply to Post #1000
A few from my (rather long in the tooth) 450D
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A few from my (rather long in the tooth) 450D
IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/robfosters/IMG_1618-1.jpg[/IMG]
In reply to Post #184
Sorry still getting the hang of this
Sorry still getting the hang of this
In reply to Post #185
I give up. Why cant this forum just accept direct IMG links.
I give up. Why cant this forum just accept direct IMG links.
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In reply to Post #186
Can be a pain mate,this works. Using Photobucket click on the image to get a 60% enlargement. Right click on the photo, drop down menue select properties. Highlite the url Right click to copy.
On the site put in this
Important that you leave a space after img and at the end of the code you pasted
Hope that helped.
Can be a pain mate,this works. Using Photobucket click on the image to get a 60% enlargement. Right click on the photo, drop down menue select properties. Highlite the url Right click to copy.
On the site put in this
Important that you leave a space after img and at the end of the code you pasted
Hope that helped.
In reply to Post #186
Can be a pain mate,this works. Using Photobucket click on the image to get a 60% enlargement. Right click on the photo, drop down menue select properties. Highlite the url Right click to copy.
On the site put in this
Important that you leave a space after img and at the end of the code you pasted
Hope that helped.
Can be a pain mate,this works. Using Photobucket click on the image to get a 60% enlargement. Right click on the photo, drop down menue select properties. Highlite the url Right click to copy.
On the site put in this
Important that you leave a space after img and at the end of the code you pasted
Hope that helped.