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06/30/2005 12:44:42 PM · #1 |
My Dad surprised me with a new camera!!! the Rebel XT!!! I was telling him i was saving for one (in addition to saving money to move by September 1st) and well i get a FEDEx today at work ... and a card that says Happy June 30th! Monday was his B-Day ... and instead he got me something! (I've had a rough year - i was supposed to get married - didnt ... my Minolta's manual settings broke - have to send it away - and i have to move by september) hasnt been fun ... anyways - I'm soooo excited ... i cant wait to get home and shoot some photos!!! Hmmm just in time for the MACRO V challenge!
He also threw in a 1GB CF card and a 4GB microdrive! I am soooo stoked!
I love my dad
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06/30/2005 12:52:20 PM · #2 |
Hey, good for you Amy! Dads are the best, aren't they? Have fun with it and maybe even win a ribbon!
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06/30/2005 12:53:22 PM · #3 |
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06/30/2005 12:57:03 PM · #4 |
| Think he'll adopt a 35 year old, slightly blading male? Congrats. |
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06/30/2005 01:02:36 PM · #5 |
That's fantastic, Amy! You're going to be loving it!
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06/30/2005 01:05:39 PM · #6 |
I'm really really excited! Now here's a question ... It came with the kit lens .. whats a good / economical (if they can be used in the same sentence) Macro lens to invest in? I love shooting macros!
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06/30/2005 01:11:46 PM · #7 |
quick question as well
what is a microdrive? |
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06/30/2005 01:18:52 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by scuds:
quick question as well
what is a microdrive? |
Honestly i havent really played with it yet ... but from what i understand it's like a CF card just 4 GB ... i wont be able to see till i get home from work
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06/30/2005 01:21:09 PM · #9 |
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06/30/2005 01:22:42 PM · #10 |
You might think about extension tubes, which fit between the camera and the lens. They heavily reduce DOF, so you have to use a smaller aperture, but you can use the onboard flash to help expose the shot.
I agree with arpita too - the 70-300 would be a good addition to the lens you have.
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 13:24:58.
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06/30/2005 01:25:43 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by scuds:
quick question as well
what is a microdrive? |
it looks like a CF card but it's got moving parts inside (a spinning disk like a hard drive) rather than being solid-state. They're less expensive (a little...), but more delicate. |
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06/30/2005 01:29:31 PM · #12 |
Ayme - I don't know what "economical" is, but the infamous 28-75 2.8 Tamron is a FANTASTIC lens and it's macro as well. It runs $330, but for a lens that's not bad. lol Maybe that's what you want.
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06/30/2005 01:33:25 PM · #13 |
| Call your dad tell him I want one. |
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06/30/2005 01:34:10 PM · #14 |
Mav, macro?? Minimum focus distance is 13", which is not terribly macro at 75mm.
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06/30/2005 01:42:15 PM · #15 |
Hey Congrats,
As for the macro question, good macro lenses cost about $350 and up.
Sigma has a new 150mm EX f2.8 DG macro lens that got good reviews on current Popular Photography. It's over $400.
You may want to play around with the kit lens. The mark II version on the XT is suppose to be better than the first one and although not a real macro lens, I've done some good close up work with it.
A cheap way is to use a $70 Tamron 1.4X teleconverter to convert the kit to a 70mm ish focal length which with the crop factor turns it into about 100mm. The minimum focal length is unchanged so that maybe a way togo. However the kit lens is suppose to perform poorly at the 55mm end and adding a TC would make that a lot worse. Might be better to use the kit lens and crop instead till you get a real macro lens.
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 13:49:27.
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06/30/2005 01:46:55 PM · #16 |
Amy - Congratulations on the camera and for having a wonderful father. I don't know him or you but when a dad does something like that for his child, you know he is the real deal....Think of him every time you take a picture. You know he's thinking of you.
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 13:47:21.
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06/30/2005 02:14:24 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
Mav, macro?? Minimum focus distance is 13", which is not terribly macro at 75mm. |
//www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_28_75.html
It's a 1:3.9 but it SAYS it's a macro lens. That's what I was sayin. :) It's not 1:1
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06/30/2005 02:15:13 PM · #18 |
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06/30/2005 02:18:31 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by PhotosByAyme:
I'm really really excited! Now here's a question ... It came with the kit lens .. whats a good / economical (if they can be used in the same sentence) Macro lens to invest in? I love shooting macros! |
In the short term, you could perhaps try some close-up filters on the kit lens. Not the best quality but reasonable.
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06/30/2005 02:24:04 PM · #20 |
congrats!!! nice camera you have :)
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06/30/2005 02:24:17 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by arpita:
Originally posted by PhotosByAyme:
I'm really really excited! Now here's a question ... It came with the kit lens .. whats a good / economical (if they can be used in the same sentence) Macro lens to invest in? I love shooting macros! |
You could consider the Sigma 70-300mm which has a macro feature (1:2, not 1:1), and it's pretty decent... I have that lens and I am pretty pleased with it! You can probably get it for ~160-170$ off the net... Here are a couple of macros I've done with this lens:
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What do you have to say about the Tamron Zoom Tele AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro A.focus lens. It has the same range, same apertures and all, but it's cheaper! Just the filter diammeter is a bit larger, 62mm against 58 on the sigma!
Is is as good as the sigma!?
I liked the shots from it! |
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06/30/2005 02:28:28 PM · #22 |
Dang, you're lucky. I was going to get married and my dad was going to disown me if I did! Maybe I should've bought HIM a camera to lighten him up...
CONGRATS! You lucky duck.
I think I'm cursed. I seem to kill threads REALLY quick. Without trying...
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 15:48:44.
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06/30/2005 09:28:31 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by theskitch6:
I think I'm cursed. I seem to kill threads REALLY quick. Without trying... |
Not on my watch! :)
CONGRATS Ayme, from your long lost brother! The one they gave up for adoption and was raised by Tahitian Monks! Tell Dad I'm coming home!! :D
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06/30/2005 09:36:00 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
Originally posted by theskitch6:
I think I'm cursed. I seem to kill threads REALLY quick. Without trying... |
Not on my watch! :)
CONGRATS Ayme, from your long lost brother! The one they gave up for adoption and was raised by Tahitian Monks! Tell Dad I'm coming home!! :D |
Oh OK ... i'll tell them to but the kettle on - LMAO
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06/30/2005 09:41:00 PM · #25 |
congrats on the new camera, today is also my birthday :) wahoo im 18!
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