Canon 350D and Lens choices

[noah]

i'm rather suspicious of the in-camera anti-shake. at least the lens ones are specific for that lens and are designed to support focal range of that lens...

agreed there, and on the fact that the 70-200 L is the way to go. from my motorsport experience the near 300mm equiv will be plenty for many tracks. last time i took motorsport pics it was at goodwood and i only needed about 150mm.

[BUFF]

i'm rather suspicious of the in-camera anti-shake. .

It works though ...
As the anti-shake is applied at the sensor level the focus length is pretty immaterial.

[shiato storm]

...i refer to my previous post.

[BUFF]

Which doesn't make much sense other than that you are suspicious for no good reason.
Many reviews, even more users & millions of pictures say that it does work though.
& Sony are adopting it so they must believe that it works ....

[TomWilko]

Camera shake imaging is around on the more basic Digital Camera's and has been for a while, I suppose it depends on the individual largely with these things as ever! They are designed to probably help someone with less of a technique, whereas if your technique is smooth in theory you would probably rely on things less.

Regards the 20d comment. It has been looked at, but, like all things its even more outgoings of money of something that for me is a huge investment. At this moment in time I am looking to move into the world of Digital SLR technology and only need something entry level that is going to still blow my mind in terms of quality and ability. However, what I do understand equally as much, is that if I buy a DSLR, they are only as good as the lenses on the end.

[chrestomanci]

mmm, thought of getting a Minolta Dynax 5D or 7D?
Both have in-body anti-shake so that all your lenses become stabilised.

Yes. Unfortunaty I have allready invested in a camera and lenses.

The point about all your lenses becoming stabilised is an advantage not just because it saves money, but also becase you can get anti shake on types of lenses for which it would not otherwise be avalable, such as wide apeture lenses.

If you where to mount a 50mm f1.4 prime on that minolta, then you could shoot hand held at very slow shutter speeds, such as 1/5 sec. Combine that with fast film, and the wide f1.4 of the lens, and you can shoot in natual light without a flash in quite dark situations. Shuch photography is becoming quite popular for the moody effects it produces, especialy for weddings, and the like.

Compare that with the widest image stablalised lens I have come accross (A Nikon 200mm f2) which is hardly sutable as a portrait lens, and at about 3000 ukp, is at least 10x more than a basic 50mm lens would cost.

[noah]

Regards the 20d comment. It has been looked at, but, like all things its even more outgoings of money of something that for me is a huge investment. At this moment in time I am looking to move into the world of Digital SLR technology and only need something entry level that is going to still blow my mind in terms of quality and ability. However, what I do understand equally as much, is that if I buy a DSLR, they are only as good as the lenses on the end.

don't write of nikon either. i would have loved a canon 20d and originally wanted a 350d but after trying the nikon d70 i couldnt resist it. it felt more solid and more like a pro camera with a good grip and dual aperture and shutter dials for speed when using it manually. the extra 2mega pix of the 350d is equivalent to a very small amount when printing large, its about an extra inch and a half round 2 edges of the pic, which is not a lot at a3. in short i was so impressed i ditched all my old canon kit for it. the d70 kit is a little more expensive but then it comes witha very good ED lens that you wont have to change. it's worth a try

[shiato storm]

the d70 is used by pros in national geographic so theres nothing wrong with it at all...

I buy a DSLR, they are only as good as the lenses on the end

as is the case with any camera

[BUFF]

Not to forget the user.
There is a pro who takes some stunning pictures using nothing more than those disposable cameras that cost a couple of £.

Tbh The Canon, Minolta & Nikon are all v. capable cameras.
Get yourself down to the shop & handle them - 1 may not feel right at all whereas 1 may feel like it was made for you.

[TomWilko]

I have picked the Canon from the bunch because of its size mainly! It's very like my Fuji S5500 and I can tell its going to suit me straight away.

[BUFF]

iirc there's only a couple of mm each way between the Canon, Minolta & Nikon?

[noah]

nah the canon 350d is considerably smaller than the d70, so much so that my little finger doesnt fit on the grip and i have pretty normal sized hands. it's considerably more plastic feeling too, mind you it feels good with a grip bolted on. i cant comment on the minolta tho.

[shiato storm]

i've had a feel with a minolta, not sure which one but it wasn't bad. for me the 350d was too small but not tried it with a grip, still its a good camera and I've seen some great results from them...but again its what you do with it not the camera itself.

[TomWilko]

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=27&page=1

There is some great reviews for the 70-200mm L USM at this site. Being wanting to gauge as many opinions as possible I have just about read every single one. From what I can see some lovely pans and Motorsport shots are possible with this camera, at lower speeds (e.g 30mph public roads) there is some great shots taken as low as 1/60!!

For me the reasons for wanting a 350D is mainly due to falling in love with it roughly 6 months ago. When I first went looking at something to move on with from the Fuji, I saw it, loved it, and have wanted it ever since.

Roll on the last Friday in November for the big pay day!

[noah]

For me the reasons for wanting a 350D is mainly due to falling in love with it roughly 6 months ago. When I first went looking at something to move on with from the Fuji, I saw it, loved it, and have wanted it ever since.

as much as i love the handling of the nikon... i'm a massive advocate of buying what makes me smile go for it
but try the others... you may like the dark side