I got a new camera

[GuitarFreak]

http://imgur.com/owRqX.jpg

It's awesome!

Some pictures:

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/092/9/8/Maggie_in_the_sun_by_GuitarFreak2.jpg

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/092/b/4/Maggie__s_Paw_by_GuitarFreak2.jpg

[Nyarlathotep]

It's awesome!


Cat not impressed. Return later for more un-impression. :D

[Little Bug]

pretty.


Oh and the camera is nice too.

[Shady]

Niiiice shots. What lens was that? It has absolutely gorgeous bokeh.

Also, is that a crop sensor? If so, I may just take your advice and get a used one of those off POTN or something instead of a new 50D. Would be cheaper, and a better camera. Great for action shots, too.

[GuitarFreak]

Niiiice shots. What lens was that? It has absolutely gorgeous bokeh.

Thanks :D

The lens was a cheapo 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 I got two years ago. Only $200. Never really used it much because 28mm was a bit tight on the 1.6x crop bodies.


Also, is that a crop sensor? If so, I may just take your advice and get a used one of those off POTN or something instead of a new 50D. Would be cheaper, and a better camera. Great for action shots, too.

1.3x crop instead of 1.6x. I would definitely look for a used one on POTN. There are a few that are selling now. I'm lucky because the one I got was old (he got it when it came out), but it had the shutter replaced last year and only had <8k actuations on it, so it was practically new. And there are barely any marks on it too.

[GuitarFreak]

Here's my macro setup

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6210/crw2904.jpg

Crude, but it works :D

And here's two shots with that

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/184/7/d/Eye_see_you_by_GuitarFreak2.jpg

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/185/c/4/Ant_Larvae_by_GuitarFreak2.jpg

[Grunthos]

Time to clean the fridge, sir.

[GuitarFreak]

Here's an HDR panorama I shot last week.

http://imgur.com/m0N0f.jpg (http://imgur.com/8aBqU.jpg)

Click for a larger version.

Also, got a new lens today :D

http://imgur.com/GaJDK.jpg

[GuitarFreak]

Got a 430EX II :D

http://imgur.com/ijnpM.jpg

[Tonus]

That camera could eat my camera. :o

[GuitarFreak]

:lol:

Here's another

http://imgur.com/iUCyz.jpg

And my little Rebel with the big flash

http://imgur.com/tJyID.jpg

[Shady]

That lens could eat your camera. L glass ftw!

EDIT: was commenting on the 70-200, on the previous page, obviously.

BTW, I just got a 430 EX II, enjoying learning the nuances of flash photography. I need a diffuser like you have, but I am currently using a piece of white paper attached to the flash with a rubber band. =p

[GuitarFreak]

Hah yeah. The 70-200 is rather large. I love it though. Feels wonderful on the 1D.

Great little flash, isn't it? I've been playing around with it since I got it and I think I have the hang of it now.

Also, what camera do you have?

[Shady]

Also, what camera do you have?

Still using the XT (350). Looking at a 60D now. Think I'll get that in the next month or two and hold off on any more lenses.

I was in that wreck in the fall of 09 and kinda fell off shooting for about a year due to not being able to do it, really. I'm just now getting energized to get back into it again. I'm behind, but I'll catch up.

[GuitarFreak]

Ah. Depending on what you shoot mostly, you should look in to picking up a 1D MkII or a 5D classic. You can find both for $1000 or less, which is about what the 60D would cost. They're a bit older, but unless you really want video or some of the newer features, I think they're better than the 60D. Though the articulating screen on the 60D is pretty interesting.

[Shady]

Though the articulating screen on the 60D is pretty interesting.

That's really the seller for me, honestly. Plus, I need a big LED for chimping. My eyes ain't what they used to be.