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08/23/2006 09:42:47 PM · #26 |
Order placed...
I expect to be putting 'Canon EOS-30D' under my name on Friday.
2 - 2GB Extreme III Sandisk cards and an extra battery should cover the wedding, along with the extra equipment I have. |
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08/23/2006 10:05:29 PM · #27 |
There's also Norman Camera over here in Kalamazoo.
You could just drive here and get it within a coupla hours. You'd have to pay tax tho. |
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08/23/2006 10:07:29 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Nelzie: Order placed... |
So all the asking and you don't share who you finally chose to throw money at??? heh |
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08/23/2006 10:18:29 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by routerguy666: Originally posted by Nelzie: Order placed... |
So all the asking and you don't share who you finally chose to throw money at??? heh |
Adorama. |
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08/23/2006 10:27:28 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by Nelzie: Should I order the Battery Grip?
I am already considering buying an extra battery and will have a shedload of extra 'AA' batteries for the flash unit. I don't want to run out of juice and I don't want to be swapping out batteries like crazy either. |
20D (which is basically the same beastie as the 30D) has astonishingly long battery life; I've never even come close to using up a battery in a day's shooting. Even when I am shooting every day, it seems to run for a week on a single charge. Admittedly, I don't do a LOT of shots, but still... I have a backup battery and I've never touched it, except that I'll swap batteries each time I charge, so I am alternating them... I'm sure it would be different if I used the built-in flash, but I don't.
R.
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08/23/2006 10:33:05 PM · #31 |
Most people have no problems. I would recommend SterlingTek as they have great batteries (better than Canon).
Originally posted by Nelzie: Are the cheap no-name batteries worth it?
$20 versus almost $50.
I am tempted, but I am also skeptical. |
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08/24/2006 12:53:13 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by tcmartin: Amazon actually has a better return policy than B&H. Plus, you can get free shipping on an item like that. |
I agree, Amazon is a pleasure to deal with and they have lighting fast shipping available. |
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08/24/2006 01:05:19 AM · #33 |
www.onecall.com
For the west coast, this place is it. A reasonable selection (although not as big as B&H for unusual stuff), good prices, and customer service that is beat by none.
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08/24/2006 01:27:56 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: Originally posted by Nelzie: Should I order the Battery Grip?
I am already considering buying an extra battery and will have a shedload of extra 'AA' batteries for the flash unit. I don't want to run out of juice and I don't want to be swapping out batteries like crazy either. |
20D (which is basically the same beastie as the 30D) has astonishingly long battery life; I've never even come close to using up a battery in a day's shooting. Even when I am shooting every day, it seems to run for a week on a single charge. Admittedly, I don't do a LOT of shots, but still... I have a backup battery and I've never touched it, except that I'll swap batteries each time I charge, so I am alternating them... I'm sure it would be different if I used the built-in flash, but I don't.
R. |
I have the BG on my 10D, not so much for the additional battery life, but more for the vert release and grip. |
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08/24/2006 05:40:13 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I have the BG on my 10D, not so much for the additional battery life, but more for the vert release and grip. |
That was the other reason I was thinking.
I am also considering either a Lightspere II or Flash Bracket. I still have a few weeks before I need to plink down anything for either a grip or a the Lightsphere II or the bracket. |
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08/25/2006 06:55:33 AM · #36 |
It's in the Detroit area...
Now all I have is that nagging anticipation thingy going on. |
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