My new toy......

Highwaystar22

Highwaystar22

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So I picked this up yesterday. I need it for motorsports, and my girl needs it for modeling and her vintage clothing company so it works well for both of us.

I used to shoot with a 20D and that was awesome. The 40D is amazing. I can't wait to use all the crazy features it has. Next up is the 70-300 IS USM lens. omfg. Hopefully I'll see you May 10 at the event shooting.
 
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I saw the 70-200 f4 and almost pooped myself. If I had the money I would spend 12gs and get all the lenses I really want....... I wish I was rich.
 
Abe31189 said:
lemme ask u a quick question....they still running compact flash with those big bad boys???
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Yup only the Canon XSi and (I think) the Canon 1d mkIII use SD and the Nikon d40/d50 (I could be wrong on the d50) use SD.

SAS said:
canon vs nikon is getting to be the new sr vs ka LMAO
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Canon and Nikon have been around much longer than a sr and ka. Pretty sure they go back to the 50-60s.

Quick google search. Canon goes back to 1933 releasing its first camera. http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/history/canon_story/1933_1936/1933_1936.html

Only thing better about the d300 over the 40d is the weather sealing body. I've tried out both and they are both awesome cameras. Only thing Nikon has over Canon, which is pretty small because I'm broke, is the Nikon 80-200 f2.8. I'd love to have Lglass that fast for that cheap.


Haha you can't stop at lenses either. Throw in some flashes along with pocket wizards and a few lightstands and umbrellas. You could reach your 12k goal a little sooner than you think. I'm making my way there slowly but surely.
 
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My mom has the 20D now. Shes a prof photog. Has been for over 25 years.

I didn't get it for my bday, just kinda went out and picked it up. lol I don't know what I'm doing for mah bday. Prolly just keeping it low key. I'm getting old..... 24 meh. hah

I wanted a 5d so bad. But even with my discount it was going to be 3k..... damn.
 
I almost don't want the 28-135 that comes on the camera. The 20D came with an 18-55. Don't get me wrong, I love the 28-135 IS USM, but I almost want another 18-55. Maybe I can get a group consensus. I'm weighing my next telephoto for events and such and there are a few options I've been weighing. Here are two.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7528703&type=product&id=1127507945894 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7170081&type=product&id=1110266578202 70-200 f/4L USM with NO IS.

This is the one I really want.... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7603747&type=product&id=1130985155999 70-200 f/4L IS USM.

I don't need IS but it is a nice creature comfort. I used the 20D for two seasons with a 75-300 f/4-5.6 and found it to be not bad. I have learned to pan and not get a lot of lense shake. I love shooting events. I can't wait to get back out there.

And if you're wondering why the best buy links, I work PT at Best Buy when I'm not at the bank so the discount shaves normally $100-$200 off a lens. And the CF cards are 1/2 off. The 4g Extreme III instead of $88 was like $45 or so. My Canon Bag was $27 instead of $75. UV Filter was $5 instead of $20. It's nice so if you need cards, filters, bags, etc. lemme know and I'll try to help out as much as I can.

I know it's not the best place to get gear, but every little bit helps.
 
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