Canon 400D Digital SLR
In category General on 04 Oct 2006 @ 09:31 pm
The camera model I was interested in (Canon 350D) has been superseded by a new model recently which promises to be better for the same cost (Canon 400D). What can I say, I'm a Canon and Sony bi*ch. Currently I'm looking at the twin lens kit (18-55mm standard and 90-300mm telephoto), in black of course because it looks more professional, which retails for $1500 at the moment. Seeing that I just spent all my money this isn't likely to happen for a few months but I guess it's probably worth looking into now while I don't have the money. I can objectively compare things that I can't get but once I can afford one I just want it now!! heh.
All the details are available here for those of you who are into these things. It seems very reasonably priced and adequate for my needs considering the kinds of shots I do, (and am likely to try). At 10.1 megapixels I'm really going to need to make sure I resize the photos before trying to upload them onto here or increase the upload filesize limit.
I guess what I'd really like to do is carry around an SLR or digital SLR for a while and see if I can make the switch from straight digital. Not having the screen to look through might prove more restrictive than I originally imagined but at the same time it opens up all kinds of realms of creative expression. Any suggestions, thoughts, or ideas about this? Please leave a comment or email me and let me know before I buy it.
Maz
All the details are available here for those of you who are into these things. It seems very reasonably priced and adequate for my needs considering the kinds of shots I do, (and am likely to try). At 10.1 megapixels I'm really going to need to make sure I resize the photos before trying to upload them onto here or increase the upload filesize limit.
I guess what I'd really like to do is carry around an SLR or digital SLR for a while and see if I can make the switch from straight digital. Not having the screen to look through might prove more restrictive than I originally imagined but at the same time it opens up all kinds of realms of creative expression. Any suggestions, thoughts, or ideas about this? Please leave a comment or email me and let me know before I buy it.
Maz
While AA batterys seem like something you can get anywhere, they don't last long enough and you need a dozen or so for a day's worth of photos. This can get pretty expensive when you're buying high powered batteries. Battery packs can do up to 500 photos and you'd be better off just getting a spare of of those. Especially considering that the chargers are external, use one while charging the other. But You're likely to be able to get a weekend worth of photos from a single pack.
# Comment by Maz on 05 Oct 2006 @ 05:37 pm
# Comment by Maz on 05 Oct 2006 @ 05:37 pm
Yeah, I'd use rechargeable AA's, already got an expensive charger and a few other things that run off it. I guess it's not a big deal, but I'd rather not end up with a camera using expensive battery model X with expensive charger model X, then a flash using model Y with another charger model Y, then a camera light using model Z, and so on.
But I guess the important thing is to find the right camera--type of battery isn't that important.
# Comment by thei on 05 Oct 2006 @ 08:40 pm
http://the-i.org/
But I guess the important thing is to find the right camera--type of battery isn't that important.
# Comment by thei on 05 Oct 2006 @ 08:40 pm
http://the-i.org/
DEpends how much of that stuff you'd be carting around with you. All of them come with a battery and charger (if they aren't of a standard type) so the issue is simply getting multiple spare batteries. The battery packs for high-end cameras tend to be pretty good and last a long time but like any battery, will degrade in performance. My idea (and for my laptop as well), is to buy a new battery just as they discontinue the line. So it's still in brand new condition as late as possible to get the longest life from your device.
# Comment by Maz on 06 Oct 2006 @ 10:20 pm
# Comment by Maz on 06 Oct 2006 @ 10:20 pm
I'm not really sure, but whatever camera I get, I want to take it with me when I go places--overseas with me when I go travelling, or even just up to Woodford and places like that, so I need a fairly simple way of feeding it.
# Comment by thei on 09 Oct 2006 @ 01:35 pm
# Comment by thei on 09 Oct 2006 @ 01:35 pm
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/5/the-most-popular-digital-cameras/
# Comment by io on 12 Oct 2006 @ 01:32 am
http://protiotype.net
# Comment by io on 12 Oct 2006 @ 01:32 am
http://protiotype.net
Buy yourself a few spare battery packs. They're pretty small, about 5.5 x 2 x 4cm and will do you for quite a few photos. In my 300D a single 1400mAh pack will do me for about 400-500 photos without flash, maybe 120-150 with flash. For comparison, my 1gb card only holds 340 full res images so I am changing the card more often than changing batteries. If I am pointedly going out to take photos (which is sadly less often nowadays) I will only take one spare battery, just in case. Extra batteries were pretty cheap; they're not genuine, but after all they're just batteries.
I am guessing most of the mid-range Canon cameras use the same battery packs. My battery charger has a thing interchangeable insert that permits it to be used with other battery chargers, but this may not be the case with one you buy.
Batteries aren't very important and represent a very small cost of total camera price. Chances are your expenditure in the CF card will be less platform portable, but you won't be ba
# Comment by bilious on 12 Oct 2006 @ 01:48 am
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I am guessing most of the mid-range Canon cameras use the same battery packs. My battery charger has a thing interchangeable insert that permits it to be used with other battery chargers, but this may not be the case with one you buy.
Batteries aren't very important and represent a very small cost of total camera price. Chances are your expenditure in the CF card will be less platform portable, but you won't be ba
# Comment by bilious on 12 Oct 2006 @ 01:48 am
http://bilious.org
1. Your comment got cut off. You should get to the point quicker.
2. The battery pack grip for the Canon takes AA batteries as well as the standard battery pack interchangebly.
3. Cheap batteries tend to explode more often. Blowing up a $2000 camera and lens for being a cheapskate? Pass.
4. http://www.cameralabs.com/features/10Megapixel_DSLR_test/index.shtml
# Comment by Maz on 13 Oct 2006 @ 09:38 pm
2. The battery pack grip for the Canon takes AA batteries as well as the standard battery pack interchangebly.
3. Cheap batteries tend to explode more often. Blowing up a $2000 camera and lens for being a cheapskate? Pass.
4. http://www.cameralabs.com/features/10Megapixel_DSLR_test/index.shtml
# Comment by Maz on 13 Oct 2006 @ 09:38 pm
# Comment by thei on 05 Oct 2006 @ 01:38 pm
http://the-i.org/