Canon DSLR for beginners... help pls :( [Archive] - The-Digital-Picture.com Community

Bujji

07-11-2010, 06:13 AM

Unlike most of u ppl here im not an experienced photographer [:'(]... im gonna buy my first DSLR camera and my friend suggested that i choose 1000D(though my initial choice was 550D, i decided to listen to my friend coz he is more experienced)... all these days i've been using only a canon powershot, so i dont have any idea abt wat a SLR cam is capable of...

can anyone of u give me some tips on how to handle the cam plsssssssss and am i making a right choice by selecting a 1000D over 550D ?

Sheiky

07-11-2010, 06:29 AM

Unlike most of u ppl here im not an experienced photographer [:'(]

Everybody was a beginner once...

First off: the camera.

To be honest the 1000D is a good camera, but I wouldn't recommend it over a 550D. To be honest I think the 1000D is too limited in it's capabilities. It's a real starters-camera. I would go for either the 550D, the 500D or even the 450D. All better than the 1000D, and all with different pro's. For instance the 500D/550D offer video, the 450D doesn't. I only have experience with the 450D so someone else must tell you some more about these camera's.

Second: you need to practice a lot! If you have the chance, buy a book for DSLR or ask your friend. The most important things to understand are aperture, shutterspeed, ISO and how they act together. If you understand that you know the basics and you'll discover much more in a rapid rate.

Also an important glass in DSLR is: glass before body. Good glass(lenses) makes more impact to a photo in terms of quality than a good camera-body does.

Anyway good luck with it and feel free to ask anything!

I'm sure people here want to help you with any question you have!

Welcome!

-Jan

Joel

07-11-2010, 09:23 AM

Hi Bujji, welcome to TPD!

Like Jan suggested, if you have to money to spend, get the 550. There are a lot of features that justify the extra costs (ISO, display, metering). There are a lot of extra advanced features, which you wouldn't use right away, but when your getting the hang of photography, you will be glad you spend the extra bucks.

Check out this site for a complete spec comparison ("http://www.camera-catalog.com/compares/popular/canon_eos_550d_vs_canon_eos_1000d).

Joël

thekingb

07-11-2010, 09:40 AM

Hi Bujji,

I started with a 1000D, quickly got serious about photography, and quickly outgrew it.

But here's the deal: do you see yourself really learning photography? Getting a better lens and learning to control your aperture, shutter and ISO? (BTW, it's super fun when you do!) If so, I would start with the 550D. If not, and you think you will use the camera on its fully automatic settings, the only real reason to get the 550D would be for video. But frankly, doing video on D-SLRs is a different experience, and controlling camera shake and keeping focus are much more difficult than with a traditional camcorder.

Learning photography is fun and satisfying, and I also totally agree that getting high quality lenses first is the best way to learn photography. My first new lens was the EF 50mm f/1.4, which opened up a whole new world of low light pictures w/o a flash and super-sharp outdoor portraits -- neither of which were really possible with the kit lens on the 1000D and 550D. With f/1.4 capability, I had the opportunity to learn how to match the aperture settings to the situation I was trying to photograph -- and more. For example, shooting in low light indoors (use wide aperture) produces white balance issues, which helped me learn how to correct them in post-processing and, better yet, use a white balance card to make that process even easier. And so on, and so on.

So if you want to learn and make incredible pictures, start with a 550D, get some books, and take your time experimenting. But if you want to point and shoot but still, in many cases, outperform the compact point and shoots out there, go for the XS.

Best,

Brian

darklord

07-11-2010, 10:55 AM

The 1000D is very cheap right now and the 550D costs almost twice as much. So you would choose 1000D because of price but you'll soon notice the body's price is but a small part of the formula. The price of extra batteries, memory cards, flash and obviously lens will dwarf the price of the body. Like me, after you have spent more than $3000 on lens and accessories, do you want to put them on the 1000D instead of the 550D?

If you don't plan on buying new lens, then the 1000D will be a good P&S replacement. And if you get the 1000D used, you probably won't lose much reselling it later.

ElCid52

07-11-2010, 11:35 AM

Bujji,

Welcome! I am really new to digital photography as well and while I definitely don't have the experience that the others do, I hope that I can help little. If I were chosing between the 1000D and the 550D I would chose the 550D. You really get more bang for your buck.I can't speak from experince becauseI have the 450D but I really love it. I want to step up to the 7D but like you have already heard, I am getting better glass before I make the jump. On that note, I would also recommend not getting the package deals. I got a kit dealthat came with 2 lensesand while the lenses were OK from what I have already learned I probably would have been better off buying just the body and getting the lens seperate. I started with the 18-55mm IS and it was adequate, until I made the jump to the 17-55MM IS/USM and now I see that there is a huge difference. As far as experience, I have read a couple of books (and asked a lot of questions here) but that only really teaches the basics. What I am finding out now is that the best way to learn is to take lots of pictures. Take one scene or shot that you like and try it a bunch of different ways. Use different shutter speeds, different aperatures and see what changes each time. This way you can practice framing your shot and see what effect each change has so that you will know what setting to change and how to change it when you need to. That is just my advice, hope it helps some.

Good Luck,

Matt

Joel

07-11-2010, 12:02 PM

Matt,

Honestly, I don't agree on the kit lens part. Don't get those package which include two or three lenses, but the standard Canon 18-55 is just fine. Learning the limitations of certain lens - is in my opinion - essential before moving on and getting better glass. I only recommend this route if you've had earlier experience in photography.

Joël

DavidEccleston

07-11-2010, 02:49 PM

And I'll somewhat agree with the kit lens part.

Yes, ignore the 2-3 lens kits, as the telephoto lenses included are typically awful.

The 1000D (Rebel XS) often is sold with the 18-55 without IS. Avoid this lens.

The 1000D and 550D (Rebel T2i) can be found with the 18-55 IS. This is actually quite a decent lens. The IS has automatic mode 2 (panning) detecting. Optically it's quite decent. The big disadvantage of this lens is the variable f stop. At the long end it's f/5.6, meaning you won't get a nice blurry background on your portraits.

Typically the IS lens kit is $100 over the camera alone. For a few hundred more you can get the camera body only, and a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. It has no IS, but it has a constant f/2.8 aperture, allowing for thinner depth of field (DOF), which is how you get those nice blurry backgrounds. If you can't afford the Tamron lens, then by all means, pick up the IS kit lens.

If you opt for the kit lens, see if you can find the $100 for a 50mm f/1.8 too. You'll see what a low f value can do for you in terms of low-light shooting and thin depth of field. You'll get a feel for a prime (non-zooming) lens, so you'll know if you're the type that loves them or hates them. The image quality per dollar, and educational value of the 50mm f/1.8 can't be beat.

Bujji

07-11-2010, 03:01 PM

thank you sooooooooooooooooo much guys :)

i'll be getting my cam in 3 or 4 days time... and from wat u ppl have suggested i've decided to go for a 550D :).

but then here is my situation, if i get a 550D i cant ask my dad for a lens (coz i feel bad askin him for money) atleast for the next 2 yrs :D, ie till i complete college. 2 yrs is a really long time and im pretty sure both 1000D n 550D will be outdated by then. so here are my options

1. 1000D(comes with an 18-55) + EF 50mm f/1.4

2. 550D (with an 18-55)

both these options cost the same, but about the other paramaters im totally clueless, if i go by lens then option one seems good, coz if 550D becomes outdated in two yrs, ther is no point in buying a new lens ( correct me if im wrong).

arrrrrghhhhhhhh im so confused again :( :( :(

neuroanatomist

07-11-2010, 04:03 PM

Honestly, either the 1000D or the 550D will be a big, big step up from a PowerShot. You're correct in that camera bodies become outdated relatively quickly - but that's outdated only in the sense that a new one with more/different/'better' features comes out. If you're happy with the pictures from your camera, there's no need to upgrade to the newest body. Lenses are different - a good lens will last through several bodies, for those who tend to upgrade.

Either body will allow you to learn the basics of exposure (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings).

I'd definitely encourage you to get both a zoom and a fast prime lens (the 50mm f/1.4 is very nice, and will give you a taste of better lenses; however, the 'nifty-fifty' 50mm f/1.8 is a good value, too, and cheap).

How sure are you that photography is going to be your thing? If you just want to 'try it out' with a dSLR, then the 1000D + 18-55mm kit lens + 50mm f/1.8 is the least expensive option. You'll still be able to get some great pictures and learn a lot in the process. If you decide to make it a dedicated hobby or more, you can increase your investment later.

Just as a side note if you go with option 1 above, and sorry for adding another variable, but instead of the 50mm f/1.4, you might consider the 85mm f/1.8. It's also a fast prime with great image quality, and that way you'd also have a longer lens in than your 18-55mm for around the same cost as the 50mm f/1.4.

thekingb

07-11-2010, 05:14 PM

I agree with neuroanatomist: if you're not sure how serious you will be about photography, get the XS with the 18-55 IS kit lens and the nifty fifty ($600 total). Great way to start. Remember you still need to get a decent SD card and case too.

If you want the 550D, here's a wrinkle: packaged with the kit lens it is hard to find online right now at the right price. It's out of stock at B&H and Adorama and way overpriced through an Amazon reseller. It should cost $900 as a kit and $800 for just the body.

crosbyharbison

07-11-2010, 06:02 PM

and case too.

I still don't have a case :P I just use my regular backpack.

Bujji

07-12-2010, 09:00 AM

@neuroanatomist -- one more option for me then :D

sorry if im pestering u guys too much, its jus that im not able to decide and since its my first DSLR its all the more hard to decide :(

now im thinking about buying a 1000D and investing in lens coz, from wat i understood lenses never get outdated, so after two yrs when i start earning i can buy a high end DSLR and still use the same lens :). so now comes the harder part, the lens :(

i like to shoot tiny things ( the macro mode on my powershot has been very satisfying ), portraits n landscape.

1. guess the 18-55 kinda covers landscape n portraits but is it good while used indoors?

2. and can i use a 85mm f/1.8 for portraits indoors?

neuroanatomist

07-12-2010, 09:30 AM

guess the 18-55 kinda covers landscape n portraits but is it good while used indoors?

Not great for portraits - the narrow aperture means you won't get much background blur. Also, not very good indoors - you'll need flash.

can i use a 85mm f/1.8 for portraits indoors?

Absolutely! It's a great lens for portraits and the wide aperture means it's usable indoors. But, you'll get pretty tight portraits (head/shoulders) unless you have pretty big rooms.

i like to shoot tiny things ( the macro mode on my powershot has been very satisfying ), portraits n landscape.

You might consider the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro - it's not as fast as the 85mm f/1.8, but will do nicely for portraits (indoors and out), and is a full 1:1 macro lens.

Bujji

07-12-2010, 10:04 AM

i hate using flash, it makes things look bad :D...

You might consider the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro

and thats one more lens option now :o

unless you have pretty big rooms.

how big exactly?

Sheiky

07-12-2010, 10:17 AM

now im thinking about buying a 1000D and investing in lens

i like to shoot tiny things ( the macro mode on my powershot has been very satisfying ), portraits n landscape.

Good choice I think. If I may say, I think the 18-55 you get with the camera is definitely not the idea of putting money into glass.

An 85 1.8 or the 60mm macro would be great, although it would be your only good lens. And it will limit you in some ways.

I personally would have chosen for a better quality general lens. And safe money to buy more specific lenses like a macro or a 1.8 lens later on.

My advice is to really take a look at the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. It offers you very high image quality for a low price and it will give you a great general purpose lens. The f2.8 constant aperture can be well used for portraiture and also indoors, although there will be occasions when you'd need a flash, but that's something you can't get away from. With a f1.8 lens you might have more low-light capabilities albeit at the cost of depth of field, which might be required also. It also means you'd need a faster shutterspeed to handhold it which is also a negative point for inside/low-light photography with it. So even with a f1.8 lens there will be occasions when you need a flash indoors.

If you would choose to buy a better general-purpose lens like the Tamron, I would advice you not to buy the 18-55 with the kit. Just buy the 1000D body.

2. and can i use a 85mm f/1.8 for portraits indoors?

Yes you can, but at the cost of depth of field (which can be good, but can also work against you) and the need of a fast shutterspeed

i like to shoot tiny things ( the macro mode on my powershot has been very satisfying )

I'm also a huge macro-fan, although I wouldn't advice you to base your gear on it. I personally think a solid base (read: general purpose-lens) is more important.

Good luck with your decision!

Jan

neuroanatomist

07-12-2010, 10:44 AM

i hate using flash, it makes things look bad :D...

It doesn't have to...but that's one more accessory to buy. The reason the flash on your PowerShot 'makes things look bad' is because it's right next to the lens. Same will be true of the onboard pop-up flash on a dSLR. That results in harsh, unflattering light (and often red-eye, too). The solution is an external flash (in the hotshoe mount), which you can bounce off the ceiling for more flattering lighting. Here are two images from Bryan's review of the 430EX II ("http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-430EX-II-Speedlite-Flash-Review.aspx) - built-in flash on the left, bounced 430EX II on the right. See the difference?

http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Flash/Portraits/Built-in.jpg http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Flash/Portraits/Bounced.jpg

unless you have pretty big rooms.

how big exactly?

Well, an 85mm lens on a 1.6x crop body at a subject distance of 8 feet will frame about 1.5x2 feet - that's a head/shoulders shot. To take a full-body portrait with an 85mm lens on a crop body (in portrait orientation), for a 6-foot tall subject you'd need to be ~23 feet away.

Bujji

07-12-2010, 11:10 AM

jus a thought... how abt the 18-200mm and 50mm f/1.8

does it cover my needs?

1.8 for indoor and 18-200 for general purpose...

will it be a good choice?

zacotton

07-12-2010, 11:28 AM

The 50 1.8, as the others have said, will be great for low light shots and portrait shots. With the 18-200 though, you're looking at a variable aperture ranging from f/3.5-5.6, very similar to what the kit lens 18-55mm does. It really depends what you'd be using it for. For outdoor/landscape/scenery type use, it would work as you wouldn't need to worry about lower aperture. If you wanted to do any low-light shots, or portraits with it however, that's where you'll find the issues. But, as an entry level lens for a 'cover all', it wouldn't be too bad.

Also, welcome to the forums!

Zach

Sheiky

07-12-2010, 11:29 AM

1.8 for indoor and 18-200 for general purpose...

will it be a good choice?

The 50mm 1.8 is never bad

About the 18-200, well it has less image quality than the Tamron 17-50, but it does have more range(on the long end). It's up to you what would be a good choice for you.

Range vs Quality

Sheiky

07-12-2010, 11:31 AM

A quote, the final verdict, from Bryan's review on the Tamron ("http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-17-50mm-f-2.8-XR-Di-II-Lens-Review.aspx):

In the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens, we have avery useful tool. Since it issmall and light, we cantake it everywhere. Since it isfast(f/2.8), we can use it inlow lightandindoors- andto stop action. Since it hasvery good image quality, we can use it for important shots. This list along with a nicegeneral-purpose focal length rangefills the requirements of a huge range of photographic opportunities (I'll let you think of them). For the price, the Tamron 17-50 is abargain lens.

Joel

07-12-2010, 11:40 AM

jus a thought... how abt the 18-200mm and 50mm f/1.8

does it cover my needs?

1.8 for indoor and 18-200 for general purpose...

will it be a good choice?

A lens with that kind of range is very versatile but you're giving up on the image quality and it is quite slow (high aperture value).

When you don't have any funds coming in in the near future for better glass I would recommend Jan's (Shelky) route. The Tamron is great value!

TakahiroW4047

07-12-2010, 12:26 PM

i like to shoot tiny things ( the macro mode on my powershot has been very satisfying ), portraits n landscape.

This might be raising the hurdle a little too high for someone just learning dslr, but just had to throw my 2cents in from my personal experience [;)]

Another cheap macro alternative: 50mm f/1.8 + Kenko Extension Tube Set Total: ~$270

As opposed to: 60mm f/2.8 Total: ~410

You have the benefit of being able to have the 50mm f/1.8 for nice indoor portraits, as well as having macro capabilities by mounting the extension tubes with the 50mm [:)]

Here's some examples with the 50mm f/1.8+Kenko Extension Tubes: The flower is less than a size of a dime.

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TakahiroW4047

07-12-2010, 12:41 PM

Although I would also throw in there and say that macro shooting with this set up can be very difficult for those without steady hands.

The depth of field (the range that the lens is in focus) is RIDICULOUSLY THIN. And I'm talking a matter of a cm moving forward and back and you will be entirely out of focus.

The autofocus is pretty much unusable, so you have to manually rock back and forth to get it in focus.

Does anyone have experience with autofocus on the 60mm macro? Is it a bit easier to handle?

Also, not to get into anything too technical, just know that if you are serious about getting into Macro photography, a speedlight will be VERY essential down the line. So you will probably need to set aside a budget for that as well. So if you are tight in the wallet, it wouldn't hurt to save a little where ever you can!!

Just tryin' to save you some money! [;)]

Bujji

07-12-2010, 01:57 PM

ont think i'll be able to get a 1000D without 18-55, in my place that is, they are kinda a package deal i guess.... if i order from some foreign dealer the shipping cost is half the price of 18-55 :D... so im stufk with that lens....

from wat u guys suggest i am gonna take the tamron 17-50 and the 50mm 1.8(the price is jus too tempting and ofcourse the aperture as well).

jus one last query (hopefully)

am i wasting a lens by getting an 18-55 and 17-50 ?... coz the range is practically the same, the only diff is the constant aperture... so will both the lenses be useful for diff purposes?...

@takahiroW4047

if i can manage to find the extension tube im definitely for it :)

neuroanatomist

07-12-2010, 02:01 PM

am i wasting a lens by getting an 18-55 and 17-50 ?... coz the range is practically the same, the only diff is the constant aperture...

I don't see a point in having both. If the 18-55mm is the non-IS version, there's definitely no point in having both. Even if it has IS, you'll probably not want to carry both, and find yourself using the 17-50mm only. You might be able to sell the 18-55mm lens to make back a little cash.

TakahiroW4047

07-12-2010, 03:10 PM

from wat u guys suggest i am gonna take the tamron 17-50 and the 50mm 1.8(the price is jus too tempting and ofcourse the aperture as well).

Remember that there are two types of Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 out there.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD IF
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD IF VC

The VC lens has Image Stabilization and more expensive. Although having Image Stabilization is a plus, from the reviews from this forum, the added VC seemed to have slightly lowered the image quality of the lens.

Personally my indoor shots typically include moving candid shots which the image stabilization is no help (since it doesn't hold my friends still [:P]) So I went for the cheaper non-VC version which has better image quality. But if you are hoping to do landscape photography in low light conditions outdoors it may be beneficial. But then again for the price difference between the two lenses you can also get a nice tripod which has become an essential for my photography! [:D]

Bujji

07-13-2010, 03:53 AM

From bryan's review

"You should be aware that there are potential issues with third party lenses.
Since Tamron reverse engineers (vs. licenses) manufacturer AF routines,
there is always the possibility that a new body might not support an older third party lens."

should i be worried abt this?

and for the future,i might need a long range lens, which is better canon 55-250 or tamron 70-300 (review not available)

@neuro

selling it only gives half the price, which is not worth the effort of searching for a buyer and i did find a body only deal but again price diff is not so much, i've decided to keep the kit lens, btw it does have IS :)

@takahiro

the VC lens is not available anyway [:D]

Sheiky

07-13-2010, 05:48 AM

the VC lens is not available anyway /emoticons/emotion-2.gif

I was also not mentioning the VC lens, sorry for not being clear.

selling it only gives half the price, which is not worth the effort of searching for a buyer and i did find a body only deal but again price diff is not so much, i've decided to keep the kit lens, btw it does have IS :)

Well nah just keep the 18-55 as a back-up lens. If it does have IS, you might want to use it in times you would need the IS. But honestly I doubt you'd ever use it if you see the differences.

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am i wasting a lens by getting an 18-55 and 17-50 ?... coz the range is practically the same, the only diff is the constant aperture... so will both the lenses be useful for diff purposes?...

So no, you're definitely not wasting anything since you can't buy the body alone. You've got no better plan.

Oh and to be clear the Tamron doesn't give just a constant aperture. There are much more differences! Build-quality is much higher, colors and contrast are better, AF is better made and the use of manual focus is available (it is there, but it's very poor on the 18-55). Anyway it's just better in practically every aspect.

"You should be aware that there are potential issues with third party lenses.
Since Tamron reverse engineers (vs. licenses) manufacturer AF routines,
there is always the possibility that a new body might not support an older third party lens."

should i be worried abt this?

Nah not at all! Since you're buying from a local dealer you can return your product within 7days? if you don't like it at all or if it doesn't function(it will function [;)]). If anything is mechanically wrong you get a much longer warranty than the Canon products: 6 years vs 1 Canon year.

Nah you're pretty safe. I personally have had the lens and I was very pleased with it and so are many more users. It just gives you a lot more for the money than you'll ever get from Canon.

and for the future,i might need a long range lens, which is better canon 55-250 or tamron 70-300 (review not available)

Touch question, both are optically not really good. I only know the Tamron and it's absolutely not sharp until f8-f11 and so very hard to use without pushing ISO or lowering shutterspeed. It also has quite some lens-effects like chromatic aberrations.

I have no clue how the Canon 55-250 works because I've never used it. Just practice a lot with your new camera and see what you really want and then dig into the theory and reviews. Then ask the question again and it will be a lot easier to answer.

Good luck!

Jan
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Bujji

07-13-2010, 07:16 AM

the VC lens is not available anyway /emoticons/emotion-2.gif

I was also not mentioning the VC lens, sorry for not being clear.

when i read the review i was wondering why ppl are suggesting this lens, then after lookin at the comparision chart i realised it must be the non VC you were referring to [:D]

Just practice a lot with your new camera and see what you really want and then dig into the theory and reviews. Then ask the question again and it will be a lot easier to answer.

guess u r rite, be ready to be pestured again after a few months [:P]

finally i've decided wat i want... yipeeeeeeeeeee [:D]

->1000D

->tamron 17-50mm non vc

->canon 50mm 1.8

(im still open to suggestions [:D] )

thank you soooooooooo much guys >:D< [:)]

i'll post my first shot in this forum [:)]

neuroanatomist

07-13-2010, 08:00 AM

finally i've decided wat i want... yipeeeeeeeeeee /emoticons/emotion-2.gif

->1000D
->tamron 17-50mm non vc
->canon 50mm 1.8

Good choices! Enjoy your new gear!!

be ready to be pestured again after a few months

That's the thing about this hobby - there's always more to acquire. Hobby? Maybe obsession would be closer to the mark... [:P]

Sheiky

07-13-2010, 08:29 AM

finally i've decided wat i want... yipeeeeeeeeeee /emoticons/emotion-2.gif

->1000D

->tamron 17-50mm non vc

->canon 50mm 1.8

Very nice! I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot! [:D]

thank you soooooooooo much guys >:D< /emoticons/emotion-1.gif

i'll post my first shot in this forum /emoticons/emotion-1.gif

I'll keep your word on that! Love to see some fresh work! [H]

be ready to be pestured again after a few months /emoticons/emotion-4.gif

Bring it on! [;)]

TakahiroW4047

07-13-2010, 09:29 AM

finally i've decided wat i want... yipeeeeeeeeeeehttp://community.the-digital-picture.com/emoticons/emotion-2.gif

->1000D
->tamron 17-50mm non vc
->canon 50mm 1.8

This is pretty much the setup I had when I first started getting into photography!! (Except I was using an even older 300D [:P])

I'm sure you'll have a blast!! Good luck!!

That's the thing about this hobby - there's always more to acquire. Hobby? Maybeobsessionwould be closer to the mark... http://community.the-digital-picture.com/emoticons/emotion-4.gif

I can hear my wallet sniffing in the corner when I goto sleep [:S] haha totally worth it!!

btaylor

07-14-2010, 08:03 AM

You've only just begun... wait till you get full frame disorder and L lens disease. It's a never ending spending spree!

Bujji

07-26-2010, 03:52 AM

i got a 550D yayyyyyyyyyyyy [<:o)] ...... though i asked for a 1000D dad insisted that i take a 550D... he was like 'my lil girl has grown up, and this is jus a gift to let her know that'... and i decided to get the 50mm with my coll stipend... so now i have a 550D and a tamron 17-50...

i jus have one prob with the cam n lens...

ITS SOOOOOOOO DAMN HEAVY [:'(] ... i cant hold it for more than 5secs straight, by that time my hands start screaming for rest...

Joel

07-26-2010, 03:59 AM

Haha, congratulations!

Well, the weight is something to get used to. Most kits people on these forums drag along are 4 times as heavy and another few pounds in their bags :)

Happy shooting, looking forward to the results.

Bujji

07-26-2010, 05:02 AM

Most kits people on these forums drag along are 4 times as heavy

whoa [:O]

Bujji

07-26-2010, 06:49 AM

and here is the first shot i promised [:)]

the flower is abt 1cm
wide... 18MP rocks [:D]

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Sheiky

07-26-2010, 08:50 AM

i got a 550D yayyyyyyyyyyyy ...... though i asked for a 1000D dad insisted that i take a 550D... he was like 'my lil girl has grown up, and this is jus a gift to let her know that'... and i decided to get the 50mm with my coll stipend... so now i have a 550D and a tamron 17-50...

Wow lucky you [;)] Congratulations with it! The 550D is a major step up from the 1000D, so you'll love it!

ITS SOOOOOOOO DAMN HEAVY [:'(]

Hihi funny [:P] I guess you're gonna need to exercise those arms then..[:O]

Just a comparison: I thought my 450D(comparable in size and weigth) was too small for my hands [;)]

i cant hold it for more than 5secs straight, by that time my hands start screaming for rest...

Just lean onto objects to get stability in your shots when your arms start getting tired.

and here is the first shot i promised/emoticons/emotion-1.gif

the flower is abt 1cm wide... 18MP rocks/emoticons/emotion-2.gif

What can I say...[Y] Enjoy it as much as you can! Feel free to post photos in the numerous threads we've got going on here.

Enjoy,

Jan

neuroanatomist

07-26-2010, 09:04 AM

so now i have a 550D and a tamron 17-50...

Great - enjoy them!!

i jus have one prob with the cam n lens...

ITS SOOOOOOOO DAMN HEAVY

Your 550D + Tamron 17-50mm lens = ~1 kg (2.2 lbs)

My gripped 7D + 100-400mm lens = ~3 kg (6.6 lbs)

Bujji

07-27-2010, 02:59 PM

Just a comparison: I thought my 450D(comparable in size and weigth) was too small for my hands /emoticons/emotion-5.gif

my hands are too small, the smallest in my class actually (i know that coz i've been searching for ppl with hands smaller than mine for years now [:D] )... and im also having trouble reaching the focus ring at times :(

@neuro

if i ever get those two, i'm pretty sure im gonna have to buy a tripod with wheels [:P]

btw, ther is a small prob i noticed... im not able to focus stuff while viewing thru the view finder,it is soooo not sharp,but when i use live view i dont have a prob focusing... is something wrong with my view finder or is something wrong with my eyes?