Very nice compact flash to use. I have one. Also consider the Sigma 530 - Bwana & Koffie have it. (The one in my linky on SA Camera is not the super, I think you want the super.)
Also look at sdd's recent thread.
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Also look at sdd's recent thread.
Mines the older 500 but still a fantastic bit of kit.
Thanks - much cheaper - parents, grandparents, etc. don't know what to get me for xmas - told them to put money together and get me something for my camera, was either this or a battery grip.
Which would be recommended as a first purchase?
Which would be recommended as a first purchase?
The 50D is a big camera - not sure if you're going to need the grip - go for the flash first.
Definitely the flash - read sdd's thread that I linked in my previous post. The popup flash should only be used as a last resort
You could also think of a backup battery rather than the battery grip.
Definitely the flash - read sdd's thread that I linked in my previous post. The popup flash should only be used as a last resort
Thanks - I know about using the popup flash - I prefer to use an higher ISO - I took some pictures the other night at Primi Piate, set the ISO to H1, was VERY noisy, but DPP's noise removal cleared it all, was quite impressed.
BTW - Something I've learn't - RAW is the best way to go, I took a few pictures that night, and having the ability to change certain things after the photo has been taken is great.
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No stock
I'll try see if they can get it before I leave.
Which store doesn't have stock?
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ldmelsa
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What's the 50mm got to do with a flash? Two different things completely.
Flash makes light. Fast lens lets you take in lower light.
You can't bounce a 50mmf1.8 off the ceiling. Well...
What's the 50mm got to do with a flash? Two different things completely.
Flash makes light. Fast lens lets you take in lower light.
You can't bounce a 50mmf1.8 off the ceiling. Well...
I think Bwana means as a Xmas present - get the 50mm instead of the flash first
In about 5 years time I'll probably get a the equivalent of a Canon 5D II - once I know more about lenses, etc.
I have a concern though, do all the Canon lenses work on all the Canon SLRs - I read hat the EF-S range is dedicated to SLRs with an APS-C size sensor?
I have a concern though, do all the Canon lenses work on all the Canon SLRs - I read hat the EF-S range is dedicated to SLRs with an APS-C size sensor?
See below.What's the 50mm got to do with a flash? Two different things completely.
Flash makes light. Fast lens lets you take in lower light.
You can't bounce a 50mmf1.8 off the ceiling. Well...
BingoI think Bwana means as a Xmas present - get the 50mm instead of the flash first
Yeah - EF-S lenses wont work on full frame bodies. I've made the decision that as tempting as some of those lenses are (the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM comes to mind) I'm going to concentrate on getting glass that will fit on both. Sure - you could sell them down the road but who knows.
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koffiejunkie
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Yes, but for the money this one is better.
I have the Super, and yes, you want the Super. Is similar in power and features to the Canon 580EX line, but cost half the money.
There's a lot of body to hold on to. If I was doing portraits every day without a tripod, I'd invest in a grip. But for the odd photo now and then, it's not necessary.
You can't bounce a 50mmf1.8 off the ceiling. Well...
I'll bet you R1400 you can
Like bwana said. EF work on all bodies (DG in Sigma terms - I'm not sure what the other manufacturers call it), while EF-S (DC in Sigma terms) work only on the 1.6x crop sensors (not on the 1.3x).
My feeling is that, if you know you'll be getting a full frame camera in the next few months, and you know for sure you'll do away with your crop body, don't make it too much of an issue. Use your common sense. For some things there are alternatives. If you know you will definitely move to a FF cam soon, and you can get by on 28mm at the wide end, then a 28-200 FF obviously preferable to an 18-200 crop lens. But if you want a wide to medium zoom like the 18-55, then you have no choice.
In my case I already have a FF body (film) but my 24-105 is more than wide enough for it. I am in the market for a faster 18-55-ish, so I'm definitely going to get the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8, which won't work on the film camera or on any future FF DSRL, but I'm buying it to use *now* - no some undetermined time into the future. And I know when I do get my 5DmkII (or whatever is out then), I'm not planning on doing away with the 40D, unless it breaks. The value that I will have derived from the lens will be enough to satisfy me.
ldmelsa
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I'll bet you R1400 you can
Deal! Remember to post the video, otherwise you're not getting your money.
Let's reword this (again
) The EF-S lenses physically can't fit on "full frame" bodies (the lens mount is different). The DC lenses can (so they will work), you will just end up with vignetting, as the cross-sectional area of theses lenses are optimised for the smaller sensors.
One thing having a four year old has shown me is things can be made to fit in the most unexpected places.Let's reword this (again
I offer up my dvd player as proof of this.
I have an image in my mindOne thing having a four year old has shown me is things can be made to fit in the most unexpected places.
I offer up my dvd player as proof of this.
Pic?