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What camera bags do you guys use? Im thinking about picking up a billingham hadley.. but im not sure if its worth the price tag
The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3
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i need to cop a camera bag
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I have a Incase Sling DSLR bag that I got on Christmas. I like it.
I also have a Lowepro sling bag sitting here too. So if anyone wants that lmk.
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What is a good entry level SLR? Trying to get away from the P&S
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I'm using a lowepro classified 180AW. I like it cause it looks nothing like a camera bag on the outside.
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I really wish I went the sling route. I thought having a backpack would make me just feel better since I always thought sling backpacks looked stupid. But it is so not user friendly to always take it off and then unzip it. The sling for what i do with only 3 lenses would be so much better.
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XSi. Check out this discussion: http://www.computerforum.com/131187-nikon-d40-vs-canon-rebel-xsi.html. I started with a D40x, and the user interface on Nikon is significantly easier when starting, but that's not all that important in the grand scheme of things. If I had started with Canon, I would have two more lenses or one more L or EF lens now since I switched.
Crumpler 6 MDH is probably better for your budget, and they come very highly recommended. Adorama has it for $112, and if you can't get free shipping online, if you call and ask if it qualifies for free shipping they might hook you up anyways.
Which one and how much?
What's your budget, what do you plan on shooting, what time of day do you want to shoot, and what focal length are you gonna need (do you need a long zoom)? The first page of the thread has a bunch of great links that can help, too.
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A few random shots with my uncle's 35mm f/2.
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My fiance is starting photography and I just want something to do a little bit of everything so when she forces me on these excursions I'm not bored. I just bought her a Canon 50D kit. I was looking at a Rebel or a 40d. Wanted to go used since I am not making it a profession. Budget is around 250 or so for a used older model I think. What are your thoughts.
My fiance is starting photography and I just want something to do a little bit of everything so when she forces me on these excursions I'm not bored. I just bought her a Canon 50D kit. I was looking at a Rebel or a 40d. Wanted to go used since I am not making it a profession. Budget is around 250 or so for a used older model I think. What are your thoughts.
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If you find a 40D for $250 please let me know so that I can get a couple as well. With that budget, I can hardly recommend anything, really. Here's your best bet, assuming your fiancee will let you borrow a lens (probably an 18-55mm IS).
Rather than spending money just so you "aren't bored," why not try to be a subject for her photos so she can hone her portrait skills and eventually benefit financially from all your help, making you eligible for her bringing you flowers...or the male equivalent...from time to time?
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Nice stuff in here. I've been MIA lately
Anyway i'm on day 22 of 365
In no particular order
Anyway i'm on day 22 of 365
In no particular order
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Cool. Thanks for your help. I spent grip on that 50D kit and a little more on the extra lenses she wanted so tied to go cheap for myself and share her lenses. Its cool, I will find something. We went out today and the 50D is stupid nice. Hope to share some of her work with you guys later.
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Barely taken a picture in the last 12 months but I've just been fiddling with some panos for my office wall.
I've posted the first one before before I had edited it but the "coos" one is new.
I've posted the first one before before I had edited it but the "coos" one is new.
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Billingham is more of a stylish luxury brand.
I own a Lowepro Nova 4, Lowepro Stealth Reporter D300 AW, Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home and a Think Tank Urban Disguise 35 shown below:
I love this bag because of its versatility. It can carry a gripped/pro body, 70-200, 2 primes and 1 speedlite:
If you use a gripless body, it can be modified to fit a 13" Macbook.
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XS vs. XSi
i had my mind set on the XS, but it seems like a lot more people on the XSi, is it really worth the money for the upgrade?
i had my mind set on the XS, but it seems like a lot more people on the XSi, is it really worth the money for the upgrade?
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Rap Sizzle - That's a nice bag...I wouldn't mind one, but I don't have much gear.
Also, does anyone own a fisheye lens? They're pretty dope.
Also, does anyone own a fisheye lens? They're pretty dope.
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Pixels don't matter and especially for the most part since most people use DSLRs on here for web use. You might notice some grain if you printed a 24X36 poster between the XS and the XSi but even at that, it can be marginal. I think the XS and XSi are pretty much the same camera aside from a couple of differences like a faster continuous shot (XSi=3.5 Vs XS=3), bigger screen and other such features.
But it is really up to the shooter. Are these things important to you like a larger screen? And are you going to be into photography in the long run or is this a one time deal? More than likely if you are into this thing, you will be selling this camera in the near future. Maybe just get yourself the XS and put the rest of the money on a lens and then sell the body and save the lens for when you upgrade. If you get an XSi, then you might as well save up for the T1i instead.
But it is really up to the shooter. Are these things important to you like a larger screen? And are you going to be into photography in the long run or is this a one time deal? More than likely if you are into this thing, you will be selling this camera in the near future. Maybe just get yourself the XS and put the rest of the money on a lens and then sell the body and save the lens for when you upgrade. If you get an XSi, then you might as well save up for the T1i instead.
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A few shots from the Temple vs. Dayton game from Wednesday night. I used my 7D and Canon 28-105mm lens for the entire game (with ISO at 4000).
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Those shots at the Temple game look great.
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Just got high and did this:
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tru, i'll probably get the XS, only reason i ask was cuz i held the XSi the other day and i liked the feel of it more then i liked the XS,
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really nice shots of the basketball game!
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Is an external grip the only way to extend battery life on the t1i? I dunno why but i cant seem to get more then an 45 mins of solid shooting time without having to recharge it? I know its not going to last as long as the D90 with the kit battery but dam..
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45 minutes of straight video or photos? If you're only getting 45 minutes of shooting time for photos then something may be wrong. You should be able to get 400 photos, but only 170 using LV. If you're using LV then you should consider buying an extra battery or a grip+extra battery.
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