Pulled the trigger

MCary · 10/30/2006, 11:12 AM

Just wanted to thank everyone for the help. I just ordered the Canon 30D (body only), 100mm Macro, 580 flash, and was originally looking at the 50mm 1.8 but I really needed some sort of wide angle so I got the 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM. That should suffice for a walking around lens.

Should be here tomorrow.

Thanks again

Mike

gregr · 10/30/2006, 11:26 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing your pics

BlueCorn · 10/30/2006, 01:31 PM

Nice choice. I'm really happy with my new 30D.

Congrats!

astrogazer · 10/30/2006, 03:34 PM

alrighty then ... waiting for the shot heard round the world...

BlueCorn · 10/30/2006, 03:36 PM

If 17 turns out to not be wide enough for you, I highly recommend the Tokina 12-24 f/4 I'm very happy with mine.

MCary · 10/30/2006, 03:53 PM

That lens was a tough call. I have heard good and bad. I really liked the sharpness and simplicity of a 50mm prime for just shooting around, but considering the 1.6x factor I thought it would be difficult to get a good wide shot of my tank. (6ft 240 gallon). I could have looked at wide angle primes but I needed a walking around lens anyway. My next purchase will be a large zoom. Available duckets will determine which one. And I'm getting the girlfriend a Rebel xt for christmas.

Mike

MCary · 10/31/2006, 05:06 PM

THE NEW CAMERAS HERE! THE NEW CAMERAS HERE!

Okay, before you start asking for photos, let me charge the battery and read the instructions.

Mike

BlueCorn · 10/31/2006, 05:07 PM

Instructions are for sissies.

MCary · 10/31/2006, 05:17 PM

Yeah so are driving directions, what's your point?

Mike

SLKs reef · 10/31/2006, 06:00 PM

I've been debating over a nikon d200 or the 30d lately

astrogazer · 11/01/2006, 08:37 AM

I have the D200, it's my second Nikon DSLR, I've been shooting a long time and I find this camera amazing.

cinematek · 11/01/2006, 09:15 AM

I can't speak for the 30D but I can vouch for the D200. It is one of my favorite cameras ever. It's even got an intervalometer control for shooting time lapse shots. Very cool camera.

BlueCorn · 11/01/2006, 09:17 AM

Both are great cameras will end up making sure that the photographer is the weak link. When you pick Canon or Nikon, you're picking a system not just a camera. Once you spend money on some good glass you'll not want to abandon your choice and switch.

Go to the store with a spare memory card. Shoot some pictures with each, see how they feel in your hand and review your images. Pick the camera that feels more comfortable in your hand.

BlueCorn · 11/01/2006, 09:18 AM

BTW - I just upgraded from the RebelXT to the 30D and love it.

MCary · 11/01/2006, 10:15 AM

I think you can just look at astrogazer's pictures to see how good the Nikon is.

My research says they're both great cameras. Its all about the glass and the photgrapher.

I didn't get to play with my new 30D much last night. Kept getting interupted by trick or treaters. Little Beggars! Just kiddin, some were cute. Especially the ones under 17. Man there were a few big ones.

Mike

DarthBaiter · 11/01/2006, 11:14 AM

I got a 30d and love it too. Not a real good shooter by any means, but the cam seems to make up for a lot of my shortcomings.
My wife just got me a EF 100mm f2.8 for our 11 anniversary on monday, and it's on an UPS truck for delivery today. I think I'm getting sick and I'm gonna have to call it a half day.

Please no "N" word on this Canon 30D thread...lol

Ebn · 11/01/2006, 11:34 AM

Congrats on the new camera and lenses.

MCary · 11/03/2006, 10:03 PM

Playing with my macro lens. You know that baby has a real shallow DOF wide open.... I think this one is at f16 1/250. Still need lots of practice

astrogazer · 11/04/2006, 09:17 PM

If you really want to shoot macros of your fish you'll want to master the strobe, if you command the light you can control the DOF.

astrogazer · 11/04/2006, 09:18 PM

Nice shot btw ...

10/30/2006, 11:12 AM	#1
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	Pulled the trigger Just wanted to thank everyone for the help. I just ordered the Canon 30D (body only), 100mm Macro, 580 flash, and was originally looking at the 50mm 1.8 but I really needed some sort of wide angle so I got the 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM. That should suffice for a walking around lens. Should be here tomorrow. Thanks again Mike

10/30/2006, 11:26 AM	#2
gregr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Studio City, Ca Posts: 7,011	Congrats! Looking forward to seeing your pics __________________ 150g mixed reef Apex, 60g sump, MTC MVX-26 skimmer, MTC Minical, Geo kalk reactor, Tunze 6095s, closed loop, Orphek Atlantiks. Utube video: https://youtu.be/pAzqzxVnrUw

10/30/2006, 01:31 PM	#3
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	Nice choice. I'm really happy with my new 30D. Congrats! __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

10/30/2006, 03:34 PM	#4
astrogazer Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Florida Posts: 1,196	alrighty then ... waiting for the shot heard round the world... __________________ Save a reef ... Grow your own ~ GARF Current Tank Info: 65G Oceanic ... : ... 5G Nano

10/30/2006, 03:36 PM	#5
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	If 17 turns out to not be wide enough for you, I highly recommend the Tokina 12-24 f/4 I'm very happy with mine. __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

10/30/2006, 03:53 PM	#6
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	That lens was a tough call. I have heard good and bad. I really liked the sharpness and simplicity of a 50mm prime for just shooting around, but considering the 1.6x factor I thought it would be difficult to get a good wide shot of my tank. (6ft 240 gallon). I could have looked at wide angle primes but I needed a walking around lens anyway. My next purchase will be a large zoom. Available duckets will determine which one. And I'm getting the girlfriend a Rebel xt for christmas. Mike

10/31/2006, 05:06 PM	#7
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	THE NEW CAMERAS HERE! THE NEW CAMERAS HERE! Okay, before you start asking for photos, let me charge the battery and read the instructions. Mike

10/31/2006, 05:07 PM	#8
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	Instructions are for sissies. __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

10/31/2006, 05:17 PM	#9
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	Yeah so are driving directions, what's your point? Mike

10/31/2006, 06:00 PM	#10
SLKs reef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 345	I've been debating over a nikon d200 or the 30d lately __________________ Steven

11/01/2006, 08:37 AM	#11
astrogazer Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Florida Posts: 1,196	I have the D200, it's my second Nikon DSLR, I've been shooting a long time and I find this camera amazing. __________________ Save a reef ... Grow your own ~ GARF Current Tank Info: 65G Oceanic ... : ... 5G Nano

11/01/2006, 09:15 AM	#12
cinematek Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 189	I can't speak for the 30D but I can vouch for the D200. It is one of my favorite cameras ever. It's even got an intervalometer control for shooting time lapse shots. Very cool camera.

11/01/2006, 09:17 AM	#13
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	Both are great cameras will end up making sure that the photographer is the weak link. When you pick Canon or Nikon, you're picking a system not just a camera. Once you spend money on some good glass you'll not want to abandon your choice and switch. Go to the store with a spare memory card. Shoot some pictures with each, see how they feel in your hand and review your images. Pick the camera that feels more comfortable in your hand. __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

11/01/2006, 09:18 AM	#14
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	BTW - I just upgraded from the RebelXT to the 30D and love it. __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

11/01/2006, 10:15 AM	#15
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	I think you can just look at astrogazer's pictures to see how good the Nikon is. My research says they're both great cameras. Its all about the glass and the photgrapher. I didn't get to play with my new 30D much last night. Kept getting interupted by trick or treaters. Little Beggars! Just kiddin, some were cute. Especially the ones under 17. Man there were a few big ones. Mike

11/01/2006, 11:14 AM	#16
DarthBaiter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 662	I got a 30d and love it too. Not a real good shooter by any means, but the cam seems to make up for a lot of my shortcomings. My wife just got me a EF 100mm f2.8 for our 11 anniversary on monday, and it's on an UPS truck for delivery today. I think I'm getting sick and I'm gonna have to call it a half day. Please no "N" word on this Canon 30D thread...lol __________________ "Fluke, I'm yo faddah, come join me on the DockSIde!" Current Tank Info: 90g reef display 30g sump, 75g display 10g sump, 30g cube display, 12g AP reef, 14g BC reef, and a 75g planted livebearer tank.

11/01/2006, 11:34 AM	#17
Ebn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose Posts: 643	Congrats on the new camera and lenses. __________________ Eric

11/03/2006, 10:03 PM	#18
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	Playing with my macro lens. You know that baby has a real shallow DOF wide open.... I think this one is at f16 1/250. Still need lots of practice

11/04/2006, 09:17 PM	#19
astrogazer Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Florida Posts: 1,196	If you really want to shoot macros of your fish you'll want to master the strobe, if you command the light you can control the DOF. __________________ Save a reef ... Grow your own ~ GARF Current Tank Info: 65G Oceanic ... : ... 5G Nano

11/04/2006, 09:18 PM	#20
astrogazer Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Florida Posts: 1,196	Nice shot btw ... __________________ Save a reef ... Grow your own ~ GARF Current Tank Info: 65G Oceanic ... : ... 5G Nano