New compatibility with SDXC memory cards, plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support
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EOS REBEL T2I KIT
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Camera Great - Don't let SD card limit performance
I have done a lot of photography but not at the level that this camera allows. I purchased this camera on Amazon about two weeks ago, along with various lens. After reading the manual and purchasing David Busch's Guide to the use of the T2i David Busch's Canon Rebel EOS T2i/550D Guide to Digital Photography, Softcover Book by David Busch, I have come to appreciate the level of this camera's sophistication. All that having been said, I will leave the more complex assessments to others who are more qualified than I to comment on the camera itself.
My comment deals with the SD card you will need for this camera. My advise to purchasers of this camera is to purchase the fastest SD card you can get. I ordered a Class 10 Sandisk Extreme 16gig card, SanDisk 16GB Extreme - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-016G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s version and used it exclusively. I was very happy with the quickness of the continuous shooting. I shot a swim meet, and got a great selection of shots. The next day, I inadvertently left the Class 10 card at home, and substituted a Transcend Class 6 16gig card. The difference in the camera's performance was a revelation to me. With the class 6 card the camera took longer to cycle through its opening sequence, the continuous shooting speed was far slower, and after about 10 shots the speed slowed down to a crawl.
The bottom line is to spend the extra bucks and purchase a class 10 SD card. Your camera will be happy and so will you.
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Amazing Pictures
The rebel has a lot of features, but it is still easy to use. You can pick it up and start using it right away. You get amazing pictures with wonderful, beautiful colors.
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Defective upon receipt - SD Card slot
The 1st one I got from Amazon (body only version) was defective. It had a bad SD card slot (wouldnt pop out the card when you pressed on it). I sent it back and had to order from a different company because AZ was out of stock. 2nd one is ok. Be sure to check yours when you get it. Seems like a bad batch as Im not the only one reporting this. See other owners with the same problem at the DPReview site forums. I dont like the way the battery door opens. For someone without nails, like me, its very difficult to open. I am playing around with it and will report back more. Only have the 50 mm 1.8 lens for now as Im waiting for my backorderd 15-85mm zoon to arrive from Amazon. All the features are cool and will be enjoying my 1st DSLR (but not 1st SLR). Lots to learn on this one. Read the various T2i forums for help and assistance for best results and tips/tricks.
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More expensive than from Canon directly
This comment is about the vendor, not the camera. That vendor's price is $100 higher than the price directly from Canon website.
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amazing!!!!!
this is one amazing camera. the pictures are unbelievable and the video is first class. the live view is what really does it. i wear glasses so being able to view the shot through live view make taking photo's a real pleasure. i would say this is a great camera for the price. it is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking for a camera that has it all
New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Body only; lenses sold separately
Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.New 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and natural color reproduction, 14-bit A/D conversion for smooth color tones and gradations.Canon's CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers the most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies as used by Canon's professional cameras to maximize each pixel's light gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format). Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T1i's image sensor to achieve unprecedented levels of performance in all lighting situations.
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Don't expect to take video
I'll be returning this camera because I was hoping to take video but it doesn't auto focus! That's major. I'll just find a good camera and buy a separate video cam.
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Took Fantastic Photos For TWO Days, then DIED
This was my first SLR camera and I was delighted with it, the photos it took and the deal on the extra lens. Unfortunately after a little bit less than two days of photos, the camera will not turn on with a full battery charge and a memory card with plenty of space on it. When the battery is inserted, a little blue light blinks on and off and that is the extent of the function of the camera.
The battery was fully charged overnight and the camera let to sit with no battery and no card in it but the next morning the same thing happened. A look around on other online forums seems to indicate this is more than an isolated incident with problems powering up the camera. For now, it will have to be the trusty Panasonic Lumix hand held camera for the rest of the trip. After all the hoops to jump through to get a camera delivered while on vacation to have it just stop working after 2 days is very disappointing.
It does take great photos when it works but to die after just two days is totally unacceptable!
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Canon Rebel Camera
Great camera, pretty easy to get used to, picture quality is excellent, you need to also get a UV and polarized lens for better quality pics
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Awesome camera!!
Love this camera! I believe this camera to be my best purchase in years. I have discovered a new way of taking pictures and made some great memories over the past six months and plan on taking a lot more in the future. I am totally new to the SLR world (coming from a Sony T100) and learned to use the basic functions on this camera in less than a day. I would recommend taking the time to read up on the features(focus on aperture, exposure and how to switch features). The site [...] would be a great start to learn about photography in general. The picture quality is awesome and the videos are great. They are clear, sharp and the colors are popping really well. The kit lens is OK for outdoor shooting but not the best for low light areas.I have found the 50mm 1.8 to be the best ever lens for less than $100. Takes great pictures indoor and outdoor. I have seen some complains about the video feature and I have to say it is not that much of an issue. Just learn to manually focus and develop your pan mouvement. Nothing is made perfect in this world so you need to adapt :) The features are really easy to understand on this camera and the buttons are well placed no matter what your hand size is. My wife has small hands and can use the camera with no issues.I shoot both in RAW and JPEG and I have learn to do post processing to add my own effects to the pictures. I would recommend getting a good case ( I purchased a Zing case on Amazon), some lens cleaning gear to carry and take care of the lens. Buy it spcecially if you are new to the SLR world. Good value.
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Great Camera!
This is a great camera and worth it. The brochure is very easy to understand and instructions/information are clear. I recently used for my trip to Mount Rainier and Olympic national parks and I am really satisfied. For those who wants to learn photography, this is the best camera to start with.
Touch-screen operation with 3-inch free-angle LCD and Contrast AF system
Includes Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens
Dual Full-time Live View for LCD and LVF
12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Intelligent Resolution technology
HD Movie in AVCHD Lite and HDMI compatibility featuring Viera Link
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A Touch Is All It Takes: An Entirely New Kind of System Camera ShootingJust Touch the Screen to ShootThe LUMIX G2 is the world's first* system camera with touch-control shooting. Just touch the LCD to indicate the subject, and the LUMIX G2 focuses on it instantly. Choose from four AF modes (listed below) to match the conditions. You can also operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time with just a touch, for a completely new way to shoot.*For an interchangeable lens system camera as of March 7, 2010.
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A joy to use but it could be improved
I've had the Panasonic DMC-G2 for over a month. It's a delight to use, I'm happy with it, but it could be better. I had a big, heavy 35mm SLR that I got tired of lugging around and going out of town to develop film. I wanted to replace it with a compact, light weight camera with a built-in, live-view EVF, and interchangeable lenses, for under $1,000, and I found it all in the G2. Because it's small and light I can carry it for hours without getting tired. The auto focus is quick, which surprised me because I heard M4/3rds cameras focus slowly. The EVF is bright and is good for framing pictures accurately and for when the sunlight makes it hard to see the LCD. The swiveling LCD enables me to shoot pictures at odd angles; I can even turn it outward and forward to take a self-portrait. I can move the focus box anywhere in the frame, increasing it or decreasing it in size, by using either the touch screen or buttons on the back. And with an adapter I can use my old Nikon lenses in manual focus. Each lens weighs at least twice what the camera does (a rough estimate), but I don't mind because Nikon has a wider choice of lenses than are available for M4/3rds cameras at this time.
Now, as to why it could be better. 1. It has the same sensor as the one in the G1, not the improved sensor in the GH1. 2. The kit zoom isn't as good as the G1's. The G2 has a 14-42mm 3x zoom with a cheap plastic mount, downgraded from the G1's 14-45mm 3.2x zoom with a more durable metal mount. And I wish the G2 were available with the 20mm f/1.7 lens that is an option for the GF1. 3. It doesn't have in body image stabilization, as the Olympus M4/3rds cameras do, making it hard to take pictures with lenses from other manufacturers that don't an in lens stabilizer.
But even without the improvements I mentioned this is a wonderful little camera that I hope to have for years.
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Great for a beginner like me!
This is my first system camera, I've owned it for about two months. I'm a young mom with a young baby, and a point and shoot doesn't do it for me anymore, especially while taking photos of my little one who likes to run around and hide in dark spaces. This camera is just the ticket. It's lighter and smaller than my hubby's Olympus DSLR, so I am able to lug it around with a diaper bag and a toddler in tow. I love tweaking the manual settings, and this camera is packed with it. The touch screen (and the dedicated quick menu button) is awesome. Very useful for making quick adjustments, and with a subject that doesn't stay still, this comes in pretty handy. And I'm really loving the swivel screen, perfect for self portraits and odd angle photography. And when the camera isn't being used, just turn the screen inward so it's protected from scratches. The dedicated iA and movie buttons are really helpful too (although I never use iA myself, the rest of my family don't know how to use this camera and that's where the iA button comes in). I'm very satisfied with the images this camera produces. I've just recently learned to tweak it enough to produce sharp, crisp, bright and vibrant images that sometimes I hardly need to do any post processing. I don't mind it not having an in-camera stabilization.. aside from the kit lens, the only other lens I use it with is the Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras that lacks image stabilization, but I hardly get any blurred photos because that particular lens is very fast. I'm not so sure how this camera performs with other lenses.
Two things that I think may be improved: 1. The lens mount does feel plasticky, compared to other DSLRs I've borrowed, but it seems pretty sturdy. 2. Above ISO 800, I see a lot of noise.
If you are a mom like me looking to take great pictures of your kids, and like to mess around with manual settings (because this camera is complicated -- at least from a beginner's perspective), I'm pretty sure this camera will suit your needs, and I highly recommend it.
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Need's a good microphone.
A pretty nice camera, but the Panasonic external mic, which have to buy separately, isn't all that great. Anyone have a recommendation?
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 with 14-42mm Lens
The camera was easy to learn to use. I do like the auto bracket feature as I learn the exposure characteristics of the new machine. I wish I could have bought just the camera body. The lens that came with the camera really is too limiting for a zoom and I am not impressed with a plastic lens mount on the lens. There should be other lens & camera package options that you can choose. The LCD screen was nice and bright and I enjoy it's flexible viewing positions. The built in viewfinder was nice and bright and easy to manually focus with. The camera was very user friendly with the quick movie button to start the video mode quickly and spontaneously. The video quality was excellent. As far as still image quality, the JPEGs did have a lot of noise in them and the color was not as lush and rich as I hoped. But by shooting the combo JPEG / RAW, I found the RAW images when processed with the included Silkypix Software really saved the day. I was able to achieve very nice depth and colors with the RAW. I primarily am using the 20mm F/1.7 lens which is the best possible lens to use with this camera, allowing some very silky smooth blurred backgrounds and excellent sharpness where needed. The lens is wonderfully light and small and makes the viewfinder even brighter. I also am using the Panasonic 14-140mm zoom lens. This lens has it's place for a lot images that require the tele effect and the images are usually very sharp. The color is good but not at all as intense as the Pany 20mm lens. I am hoping that Panasonic will come out with a constant aperture lens for this camera that is in the zoom range of 12-70mm with a constant aperture of at least F/4. This lens and the 20mm would be all I need to do what I do with pictures everyday.
12.1-megapixel 4/3-type MOS sensor; world's first Micro Four Thirds camera
Includes Lumix G Vario 14 - 45 mm F3.5 - F5.6 ASPH.Mega OIS lens
Live View Finder and bright 460,000-dot resolution, 3.0-inch LCD
New Contrast AF (Auto Focus) function; Face Detection and Intelligent Auto (iA) mode
Capture images to SD/SDHC/Multimedia cards (not included)
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The LUMIX G1 Ultra-Compact Digital Interchangeable Lens camera is as easy to use as a compact digital camera. It's a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. It also features Full-time Live View for compact digital camera shooting ease and iA Intelligent Auto) for beautiful photos with point-and-shoot simplicity. In short, the G1 writes an entirely new chapter in the evolution of the digital interchangeable lens camera.
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Exceeds my Expectations
This camera packs a powerful punch in a small package. I like the mirrorless viewfinder better than SLR versions as it allows me to preview the impact of my exposure settings. Underexposed images preview as dark and overexposed preview as washed out. Ergonomically, this camera is well engineered.
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Small with big results
You can tell by my rating that I like this camera. I thought the electronic viewfinder was a big plus on sunny days. The reveiws posted on [...] are right on. The camera is small and easy to carry. I have taken a variety of pictures over the last month and I am pleased with the results.
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Almost Excellent
The Panasonic Lumix G1 is almost an excellent camera, but its shortcomings make it just very good. If you're moving up from a compact without interchangeable lenses, you will most likely be happy. On the other hand, if your main camera is a DSLR, as mine is, the G1 leaves something to be desired.
First, it's quite small compared to a DSLR, and I find it hard and uncomfortable to hold, especially with a longer lens. My hands aren't unusually large, but I still can manage a grip with only three fingers -- my pinky hangs in thin air. This is OK with the image-stabilized 14 - 45 mm kit lenses, but with longer, heavier glass it's difficult to hold it steady. Since one of my reasons for buying the camera was to use my Leica and Pentax manual-focus lenses with adapters -- of course, they are not image-stabilized -- this is more of a problem than it might be for someone using only m4/3 O.I.S. lenses. Yes, I'm asking the G1 to do something it's not really designed for, especially since those old telephotos are heavy and bulky, and really unbalance the camera. But if you're thinking of buying the G1 and lens adapters and giving that old glass in your closet a new lease on life, tone down your expectations, at least re: telephotos.
The EVF is much different from an optical finder, and takes some getting used to. But it allows a live histogram in the finder, so you know where your exposure is when you shoot, not while chimping afterwards. And the EVF brightens in low light so you can always see what you're shooting -- the image is grainy in low light, but once you realize that the grain is only in the finder, not on the image, it's OK. When shooting in manual focus with a legacy lens, punching a couple of buttons -- very small ones -- will bring up an enlarged section of the finder, which allows very precise focus. And you can move the enlarged section around to fall on the main subject, handy if the camera's on a tripod. This happens automatically when manual focusing the kit lens. There's also live viewing on the LCD panel, which flips out and twists so you can see it when holding the camera overhead, down low, etc. I am quite happy with the EVF overall.
Wide-angle is problematic. Because of the small m4/3 sensor, the effective focal length of any lens is doubled vs. on 35mm, meaning the 14 - 45mm kit lens gives the same angles of view as a 28 - 90mm lens on 35mm. If you like to shoot wide, say with a 20mm on a 35mm camera, you'll need a 10mm lens on the G1 to get the same angle. (Panasonic makes a wide-angle zoom -- I think it's 7 -14mm? -- but it's more than $800.) This is a characteristic of all digital cameras with sensors smaller than a 35mm film frame, but APS-sized models, like Nikon's D300, D90, some Canons, etc., increase effective focal length by only 50% +/-; a 12mm lens acts like an 18mm, which is usually wide enough. On the other hand, if you like to shoot telephoto, you're in luck: Panasonic's 45 - 200mm m4/3 lens gives you the same angles as a 90 -- 400mm lens on 35. So it depends on what you want; I like wide, so this is a big negative for me. Not quite big enough to make me return the camera, but enough that I'm hoping Panasonic (or Olympus -- lenses fit both brands) comes out with a 10mm or 12mm lens soon.
The kit lens is very slow, f/3.5 - 5.6. It's usable thanks to O.I.S., but don't expect to use selective focus with the background thrown into a creamy blur. At 45mm f/5.6, depth of field is too great for that. Here's where fast legacy lenses come in handy (but you have to focus them); next time I'll buy the body only and add the 20mm f/1.7 instead of the kit zoom. For walking around taking snapshots, the kit lens is fine. Indoors, image quality is acceptable even when you have to boost ISO to get a fast shutter speed -- but this is not a high-ISO camera. If you like shooting in available darkness, buy a DSLR. Even my D200, whose digital innards are a couple of generations old, is way better, and the newer cameras far outshine it.
Finally, the camera is much lighter and easier to carry than a DSLR, but not small enough to keep in your pocket. So it's still swinging on a strap or living in a bag, but doesn't weigh you down quite as much. But it's not a total lightweight, either: You still know there's a camera on the strap, just not quite as heavy a one as if you had a DSLR.
In short, I could take this camera or leave it. Now that I have it, I'll keep it, use it and enjoy it, with both its kit lens and the old manual-focus lenses I have in my collection. (Note, though, that some of the adapters are expensive, especially those from big name companies.) But I probably wouldn't buy it again. I gave it four stars, because for what it is, it's fine, but my cursor was hovering over the "3 Star" rating for a while.
Oh, and if you're not into complex functions, and lots of them, plus a maximally boring and obtuse user's manual, think hard before buying the G1. There are way too many functions; fortunately, you can simple set the dial at P, or A, etc. and shoot.
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Panasonic G1
I'm not a professional photographer.I have as a gift since my wife was tired of get any nice pictures from her old camera, she decide to give to me Panasonic G1, I 'm glad she did. Love this gift.
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Excellent Camera
I normally use a DSLR, but wanted a smaller camera for portability. If you are coming from a SLR or DSLR, you need to remember that concessions have to be made to get this small with current technology. With that in mind, I love this little camera. My wife will not touch my DSLR, but fell for this little thing in record time. She puts it in auto mode and uses it like a point and shoot with excellent results. If you are coming from a point and shoot, no worries. This camera is a huge upgrade from any point and shoot camera.
Most complaints about this camera revolve around the electronic view finder (EVF). When the ambient light is low, the EVF increases gain so you can see. This causes the display to be very grainy. Relax, when you click the shutter the image will look fine. The EVF only exists to help you frame the image so it doesn't have to present a Picaso, just a usable representation of the image you are about to take. I find the performance to be just fine. I don't look through the EVF because things look cool; I look through the EVF to frame my images more precisely.
Strengths: - Highly portable and pocketable with a pancake lens (large pockets only) - Accommodates point&shooters as well as experienced shooters - User interface is well designed; the designers thought things out - Very fast shot adjustments with dedicated buttons for ISO, WB, and Exposure Comp - Built in flash is actually very good. Underpowered but it doesn't blow out images - Articulating screen is great, but plan on using the EVF in bright light
Weaknesses - Kit lens is very nice, but a bit slow - Images get noisy fast when using ISO above 800 - Battery life is a bit short; only rated for 350 shots. Mine is down 25% after 50 shots. - Must get Panasonic brand batteries. Panasonic software in camera prevents use of off-brand batteries.
No way this camera is leaving my hands. I came back to Amazon and bought an extended warranty after using the camera for a day. I like it that much and hope to have it for years.
21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400
Body only; lenses sold separately
DIGIC 4 Image Processor; high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View Function for stills
Full HD video capture at 1920x1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip ; HDMI output
Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor
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Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps -- for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
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Canon D5 Mark ll
I have done photography in the past with High Quality Canon film cameras and lenses for magazines. I decided to get back into photography and purchase the Canon D5 Mark ll. I found the camera Large, Heavy, Over Priced, and the Quality of the photos taken at 21.1 mega pix was poor and darker than at a normal photo would be taken in auto mode. My 10year old Sony 5.0 mega pix takes better photos.This Camera is not for a person that is a beginner or not knowledgeable in Photography. The HD video is good quality, however unless you use a Tripod or compensating lense, the video is shakey on playback. I was very disappointed in this camera.
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A pro camera that's affordable
I'm a Canon 40D user that's been lusting after the 5D II since its release. My 40D with Canon's excellent 24-105L F4 lens has taken some terrific shots, but I really needed the low light and extra resolution of the 5D to make my photographic work really pop. I've been doing a lot of portrait work recently and finally decided to spring for the 5D to get the best possible shots for my clients.
The result: I'm blown away with the quality of the shots. It's hard to take a bad photo with this camera. Everything comes out looking like an image from National Geographic or Architectural Digest magazines! Its wonderful to finally be able to use the actual 24mm end of my 24-105 lens (without the 1.6X factor of the 40D). Interiors shot using existing light without flash come out sharp and wonderful with great saturation and contrast. The image preview screen on the back of the camera is a vast improvement over the 40D, with a higher pixel count and excellent display.
My confidence as a photographer has come way up since owning the 5D. I've been shooting professionally since the mid 1970's with film cameras (Nikon FE2), then went digital in the 90's with an Olympus E10 (great in its 4 megapixel day), then the 40D and finally a camera that blows them all away: the 5D. If you can scrimp together the pennies, definitely buy the 5D and at least one L-series lens (the 24-105L F4 and 17-40L F4 are inexpensive for starters). This is a camera you'll be floored by the quality, and will make you want to devote more time to shooting because of the incredible results. I'm a night person, but this camera is so good it's made me get up early to take advantage of the dawn and morning light--and that's saying something!
I haven't explored the video capabilities yet, but I'm not a video type of guy. Most of my work is done for professional graphic design work (brochures, ads, magazines, posters, etc.) and the 21.1 megapixels leave lots of room for cropping and enlargement. Be ready to seriously read through the manual to learn the capabilities of this camera. Canon also offers new educational tutorials on their site.
This is a camera that anyone from beginner to seasoned pro can love. The full frame means you have to buy excellent lenses for it, but it's a purchasing decision that you will not regret. Get it!
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Turning Pro
If you are considering buying this camera, you need only to ask one question. Can i afford it? If the answer is yes then buy it. In my youth i often wondered why anyone would pay so much for a camera, i now know. Thank you canon for the education and an awesome camera.
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Need i say more
I am a serious demo person when i want to purchase a piece of gear at this price i need to know if it's gonna fit the bill, so i make sure i do dura-testing on the product before i seal the deal... and i owned the 7D for a minute it was a sturdy camera i like the 8 fps a whole lot and the 60fps which was a deal helper, which was hard of letting go once i decided to go with the 5D mk2 so full frame beat the APS-c sensor anyday... it really helps when using L series or nice primes... this thing rocks when shooting. 7D has a dual processor which is good cause you can shoot video for 30min instead of 12min, also when shooting at the 8fps it buffers faster so significant differences. but still doesn't beat FF. LOL
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Beautiful
This is a wonderful piece of equipment. I'd buy a second one if I had the money right now. Full frame is definately the way to go. Auto focus is a little on the slow side compared to my 40D but that is the only complaint. For the majority of what I photograph it is not that important.
Question : Do you know of a digital slr camera that can attach old lens from non digital slr camera?
I know generally the camera has to be of the same brand; ie. Canon lens for a Canon camera. I was just wondering does anybody know of a digital slr camera that can do this. If not, maybe you can tell me which camera you have and if it is good or not.Thanks alot.
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All Pentax DSLRs can use any pentax lens EVER made.Also the IS thing the guy below mentioned. However, keep in mind that old Pentax lenses were made for 35mm SLRs, the equivalent to full frame cameras today. Pentax doesn't have full frame cameras yet, so images'll be cropped.
Question : What Digital SLR camera do you recommend that is around the £300 mark?
That's around $500 (US Dollars)I've had a Ricoh GX200 over the past year, which I absolutely love. I've got used to all the Manual features on that, so think I'm ready to step up to a DIGITAL SLR.
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Hey,Digital SLRs for around 500$ or less, that I recommend, are:- Canon EOS XTi/400D- Canon EOS XS/1000D- Canon EOS XSi/450D- Nikon D40/D40x- Nikon D60- Nikon D3000- Pentax K-xI have an article on my blog called 'Which DSLR to buy', what's important, what's not, megapixels, brand, features, models etc. Here is the link - http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-dslr-should-i-buy.html
Question : Digital SLR?
I'm going to be looking for a digital SLR soon. Price is not a concern (within reason of coarse).What are some good recommendations? I would prefer to stay away from Nikon (I really don't like them), and I learn more towards Canon.As of now I have a Canon Powershot S3 IS. If I buy lenses for it, will I also be able to use them on a new Canon SLR?
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It's perfectly all right if you don't like Nikon - I think Nikon made a pretty good camera but I think since you have already in the Canon camp, might as well as stick in it. Well, you probably won't be able to port your existing camera's accessories to your DSLR when you finally get one, but the user interface will be very much similar from the S3 IS to the DSLR so I'm pretty sure you'll adapt pretty easily.Don't worry about add ons/accessories. There are actually more accessories for Canon than there is for Nikon. Not by far of course because they are both pretty popular.The S3 IS is not an SLR and if you buy an add on for the S3 IS, you won't be able to use them into any Canon SLR. Now the camera itself. I have the Canon XTi and I liked it pretty much. It does everything I want it to do, and it produces good images. The only thing I hated about it is that itty bitty tiny grip that made an otherwise good camera felt like a toy.I'm in the process of saving up on getting the new 40D - after I replace my kit lens that is - and since I have tried it on a camera shop before, I know that the 40D is a pretty awesome camera.Although a little bit outdated (and replaced by the 40D), the 30D is still a very good camera and you also want to look into it.My advice, go to a real camera store and try things for yourself. Just say the clerk that you want to try the camera first before buying. I'm sure he'll understand.
Question : what would be a good digital slr camera for a beginner?
I am interested in photography as a hobby and I am just a beginner. What would be a good digital slr camera to start out with? I don't want something too cheap but it doesn't have to be fancy either.
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OK here is my short answer. for digital I have a Nikon D40 and I love it. The D40 has a full manual mode, Flexible progam, aperature priority, shutter priority modes. These are the same modes on all DSLR. It also has several other programed modes for things like portrait, night, children etc. As a photographer improves and learnds to use metering better these additional modes seldom get used so they are usually found on the more amature cameras and seen as not needed on the professional cameras. I feel I have a fair amount of experience as a photographer and it performs well for me but I can give it to my 12 y/o grandson if set on program and he can get good usable pictures as well. His photography is improving as he is already learning to use many of the functions himself ( yes I'm a proud granpa) . I also would not get caught up in the megapixel hype and instead look at the entire sensor issue. Look at the article I linked below The D40 will do everything a beginner to intermediate photographer needs at a great price. It comes with an 18-55 lens. It will let you use any other money to buy more accessories. And by the time you outgrow it cameras will have advanced to the point that most of what is on the market now would be obsolete. I bought a D300 last year and only had a it a few months when the D700 came out. The canon would also serve you well but I am a Nikon person so I suggest them. I have friends that are very happy with thier canon's and take great photos. You will have others that like Pentax and Olympus and they are not bad cameras but if they were in the same ballpark you would see many more professional photographers use them
Question : What Digital SLR camera should I buy to get started with photography?
Hi, I'm 15 years old and have recently been saving up a lot of money. I have been looking in to buying a Digital SLR camera and taking a course in photography. I was just wondering what camera you would recommend I should buy with my £500 budget bearing in mind I need to purchase lenses and extra storage devices...
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Depending on whether you feel comfortable chasing down used equipment or not, it is possible to get a pretty comprehensive selection of kit.Used prices for a Canon 30D are around £250-300, which is a decent bargain for what you get. It's not going to take your hand and lead your through how to take photographs like the most modern entry level SLRs, but it's purposeful, fast, and dependable. This camera is quite well suited with the Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens for most normal purposes, this should bring your cost up to around £400. The next thing to get is probably the Canon 50mm f1.8 'Nifty Fifty', and a reasonably strong tripod.I would imagine that 4GB of storage is enough, but you do need a fast card, probably 30 MB/s or faster would be needed. I would also go for 2x 2GB, formatted in the FAT16 file system to squeeze some more speed out of it, and also allows you some flexibility if one fails or gets confiscated for some reason.
Question : What is the best digital SLR camera for a beginner ?
I don't know anything about professional photography, and I need a reasonable priced digital SLR to practice with. What do you suggest?
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Pick a well known brand (Nikon or Canon) as the additional equipment and lenses will transfer when you upgrade the camera as you become more experienced.Choose an entry level model that is in your price range. Don't think by spending more now, you will have a head start. Camera models and features expand at a greater rate than your pocket book. What you want is to learn the basics and familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of imaging. Remember the greatest photographers in the world took pictures with basic equipment and did not rely on sophisticated features. By remembering that, you won't get sold into economic disaster and become overwhelmed by advancements that apply in limited circumstances.
Question : What kind of digital SLR camera is best for beginners?
I've taken a recent interest in photography - I've always taken pictures with a normal digital point and shoot camera, but I really really want a beginner SLR camera, which can take really nice pictures but is reasonably priced. I don't know ANYTHING about SLR cameras, but the ones I've looked at so far are the Nikon D40, and the Canon Rebel, and the Pentax K110.... any advice?
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The Nikon D40 is probably the best beginner SLR, especially for the price.Stepping up from there, consider the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, the Nikon D40x, and the Canon EOS Rebel XTi.The Pentax K100D super is also a good choice, but I think the Nikon is better built.
Question : What is the cheapest way to get a digital SLR camera?
And don't say steal it!I am a student photographer, and I used a standard canon digital camera, but I wan't something with more optical zoom that can be digital. I already have a canon film slr that my mom used to have, and frankly it is quite old and a hassle to carry around. I decided it might be best if I went ahead and invested in an slr, but i know those are extremely pricey! So, do you know where the best deals are for slr cameras, both on and offline?Or, if not, do you know what the best slr STYLED digital cameras are that are out there?Thank you so much!
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Depending on how serious you are into photography and what type of photography you are doing. I would personally recommend a second hand or refurbished digital SLR for starters. I bought mine second hand and paid only 1/4th of the original price.I own Canon EOS 10D,you can see some of my photography on my website.Then for the lens, the only problem with second hand is to be very very careful. You'll need to check and make sure that the glass has no marks and there is no dust inside, otherwise buy a new lens. Oh as you said you have a canon film slr, if it has autofocus lenses, you can use them with the digital slr so buy a body only and use existing lenses.Also note that, because the digital slr doesn't have sensor same size as 35mm, so whichever lens you use, you have to multiply it by 1.6 so for example 17mm lens will be converted to approx 27mm on digital slr.Hope this helps.P.S. : To start a photography as a student, none of the compact digital or bridge cameras will help, u'll need digital slr (depending on how serious you are as i said). Otherwise yes there are some digital bridge cameras which provides you with almost all features of an SLR but too slow and quality is not same. A canon bridge camera for example is Canon PowerShot G series or Canon PowerShot S2IS.
Question : What digital slr camera should I buy for magazine photography? I am not a professional photographer?
My partner and I have set up a local community magazine, we have been using a point and shoot digital camera, but feel that we now need to upgrade to a slr. We have no professional training in photography, so have limited knowlege on the subject. I have searched the internet for different reviews, but just seem to drown in information. Please can someone offer advice, please!!!!!
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any entry point DSLR will be good enough. Something like the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT/350D is perfect for a starter like you. They're pretty affordable (compared to other DSLRs that is) and it works just like any other DSLR so if you upgrade your camera to another DSLR in the future you won't find yourself in a hard time adapting yourself to a new camera.The hardest thing to pick is not the camera - it's the lens - some lenses are specialized and there's one made for specific task, and it won't work well if you use it for another task. But at this point - if all you do is taking picture of people, I think the kit lens that comes with the two camera I mentioned above is good enough. Finally I highly recommend a photography class for you - a DSLR is a pretty complex piece of equipment (well there's an auto mode but you won't be utilizing a DSLR's potential if you're using auto and at that point you'd better off with a point and shoot anyway) and you will appreciate what you have to learn in the photography class.Well, I hope this helps.
Question : What is the best digital SLR to start a course with?
I am starting a beginners course in photography in London. The lady told me I needed a digital SLR to do the courses that offer qualifications (not just the 'know how' courses). So I was wondering what camera is the best one to go for?
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I would recommend you Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera 10.2megapixel CCD sensor,11-point autofocus system, Fast response,Guide mode,3-inch TFT, 3 fps continuous shooting allows you to capture fast-moving action at 3 frames per secondhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002J9GIAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=tbdbestdeal-y-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1 634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B002J9GIAQ
