what camera do ya use for ya pix

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

Just got a Canon 60D with a 17-55mm f2.8 lens. The 60D's seem to have dropped in price. I think there is a new version coming soon.
Wrapped with the setup so far.

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Just sold my 40d and I think the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 will follow.

I'm only using film now, means I shoot less, have a hard copy and makes things easier.

Just using old small lenses which keeps things compact.

Problem with the 24-70 and 70-200 is the size. I just can't be bothered.

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If I were a good looking female I am sure it would be off the ground and out there in the market place. I am not, I am just an old ugly guy.
The Roo.

maybe you should do a day in the life of a good looking female.... you'd enjoy shooting it as much as i'd enjoy reading it. haha

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Just got a Canon 60D with a 17-55mm f2.8 lens. The 60D's seem to have dropped in price. I think there is a new version coming soon.
Wrapped with the setup so far.

I don't like looking at the price of the 60D now - I bought one just after it was released here as my 450D drove me nuts.
Canon have just released a 650D (which is also driving the price down) so a 60D replacement can't be too far.

[Moz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moz]

I also use a Canon 60D... I purchased mine overseas, although after the conversion and the extra bits n pieces i sure didn't save much money.

I still use the single 18-135mm lens that came with the camera... i know i need/want another, but totally unsure of exactly what i should get.

[mkh Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mkh]

Hey Moz, welcome.
The 18-135 is a great all-round lens. In my previous job I used Canon gear. We had older 30D bodies with the 24-70/2.8 L series lenses. A great lens but bloody dear. If you aren't using it professionally I would look at Sigma lenses. They are probably the best non Canon or non Nikon lenses around. If you are looking at doing mainly scenery / landscape type shots then something like the 18-50/2.8 would be a great place to start. Also get yourself a good tripod (Manfrotto, Benbo, Velbon) and use it. If you are more into action or wildlife shots then something with a longer range would suit. Obviously the deeper your pockets are, the more equipment there is to choose from.

But you don't need to spend heaps to get good pics. What you already have is a brilliant piece of gear as long as you learn to use it properly.

Cheers,
Markus.

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Just purchased a Sony a57. Very easy to use which is what we wanted. Came with three lenses; 50mm, 18 to 55, & 75 to 300. First big work out will be at the GTG.

[Moz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moz]

Hey Moz, welcome.
The 18-135 is a great all-round lens. In my previous job I used Canon gear. We had older 30D bodies with the 24-70/2.8 L series lenses. A great lens but bloody dear. If you aren't using it professionally I would look at Sigma lenses. They are probably the best non Canon or non Nikon lenses around. If you are looking at doing mainly scenery / landscape type shots then something like the 18-50/2.8 would be a great place to start. Also get yourself a good tripod (Manfrotto, Benbo, Velbon) and use it. If you are more into action or wildlife shots then something with a longer range would suit. Obviously the deeper your pockets are, the more equipment there is to choose from.

But you don't need to spend heaps to get good pics. What you already have is a brilliant piece of gear as long as you learn to use it properly.

Cheers,
Markus.

Hey Markus,

Thanks for the informed reply ...it was an ~50m lens i was thinking of... i'll take a look at the sigma gear.

I've been told tamron(?) is a brand i should look at as well? I only have that 18-135 that came with the camera... would one of the basic "kit" lenses that people sell cheap be ok to fill the gap? or would one of these aftermarket brands be a better idea?

again, thanks for the reply... looking forward to learning how to use my camera better

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I use a Tamron 18-270mm Piezo drive lens on my 60D. It is a great general 'walkabout' lens. Well worth the money. I also believe that Tamron lenses are better quality than Sigma lenses and nothing beats genuine Canon, but that comes at a price.

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I use a Tamron 18-270mm Piezo drive lens on my 60D. It is a great general 'walkabout' lens. Well worth the money. I also believe that Tamron lenses are better quality than Sigma lenses and nothing beats genuine Canon, but that comes at a price.

I'd say his 18-135 would be fine as an everyday / most situation lens. Tamron lenses are also very good but I've found the build of Sigma's slightly better and the foccusing (especially with the HSM AF motors) a bit quicker. Mind you I shoot approximately 40-50,000 images a year and found with that kind of use you can't beat Canon's L series. For "normal" use any of those brands would do quite well.

Moz, what sort of photography are you generally intersted in? Landscapes? Sports? Wildlife?

Cheers.

[Moz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moz]

I'd say his 18-135 would be fine as an everyday / most situation lens. Tamron lenses are also very good but I've found the build of Sigma's slightly better and the foccusing (especially with the HSM AF motors) a bit quicker. Mind you I shoot approximately 40-50,000 images a year and found with that kind of use you can't beat Canon's L series. For "normal" use any of those brands would do quite well.

Moz, what sort of photography are you generally intersted in? Landscapes? Sports? Wildlife?

Cheers.

honestly... a bit of everything... i guess, because of my job, I get some excellent opportunities for some fantastic landscapes. probably not so much sports.

what i am super keen on getting into is time-lapse stuff... need to get myself a controller to do it... but i've seen some fantastic stuff on vimeo



...I leave on a drive from Darwin to Perth tomorrow, so going to have the camera on the front seat... given myself 4 days for the drive, so with my "down time" i plan on giving the camera a bit of time

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Just purchased a Sony a57. Very easy to use which is what we wanted. Came with three lenses; 50mm, 18 to 55, & 75 to 300. First big work out will be at the GTG.

I got the A55 and reckon its a great bit of kit. People seem fixated on Canon/Nikon but Sony have really come to the plate.

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I got the A55 and reckon its a great bit of kit. People seem fixated on Canon/Nikon but Sony have really come to the plate.

Have to agree with you on that. All our friends were telling us to get either a Canon/ Nikon but now they have had a look they were so suprised at how easy it is to use. Easy is good for me. Even SWMBO was impressed with a picture I took of her. No skill on my behalf all camera.

Yes if you are right up there with photography then yes the other brands would be good but if starting or just want something better than just a normal digital camera I would say that the Sony would be the way to go.

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

Sony bought out the Minolta technology. I think their colour rendition is unsurpassed.

The lenses are not bad either. I got a Canon simply because that is what my son got and I can now share his lenses.

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I've been using a Go Pro Hero2 HD camera mounted on various things from my car through to the picatinny rails on various rifles and handguns with some really great results. The detail is impressive and the recoil from the firearms doesn't knock the camera around much at all. Even rivals the HD video from my Canon 600D. My mate has one mounted to his hang glider. Now there is a program where you can mount 2 or more cameras and create 3D movies. Not bad for something costing around $300.