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 09/16/2004 09:58:43 PM · #1
The guy at the shop today said that he expects them tomorrow! I may need to upgrade?
09/16/2004 10:17:14 PM · #2
Noone huh? I figured that someone in here had a jump on it? I may be selling my 10d? I am sure some people would be interested in that?
 09/16/2004 10:17:36 PM · #3
im getting it as soon as someone buys my f717. lol
 09/16/2004 10:42:57 PM · #4
My good buddy Terje is getting his tomorrow (he's in Norway).

edit: I'll be getting mine as soon as my camera shop gets one; I'm first on the list.

Message edited by author 2004-09-16 22:43:44.
 09/16/2004 10:47:43 PM · #5
Damn I wish I had the cash to just buy one right now! I need to sell one of mine first! I have a backup 10d! But I cant wait!
 09/16/2004 10:48:42 PM · #6
Mine is on rout to me and is going to be here on Monday. :o) I may take off work to play with it. :o)
 09/16/2004 10:49:17 PM · #7
Originally posted by parrothead:
... I have a backup 10d! But I cant wait!

Some of us wish we had one, let alone a backup!

:)
 09/16/2004 10:50:24 PM · #8
Sorry...I didnt mean to boast! I just need one cause I shoot weddings! Always have a backup.....although I have NEVER needed one yet?
 09/16/2004 10:59:24 PM · #9
LOL Brian - I wasn't taking it that way at all!
If I did what you do for a living, I would have a couple also!

:)


09/16/2004 11:19:31 PM · #10
I hope to have mine soon =)
 09/16/2004 11:22:02 PM · #11
Yes I have mine.. and it's lovely. I sold my backup 10D to finance it.(Sorry not meaning to boast either but as Brian said, although I have never needed a backup I wouldn't like to be without one) Anyway, back to the 20D.. very, very nice. Initial thoughts.. Great resolution, improved dynamic range (over the 10D), good fps and very little image noise but a lot louder that the 10D in terms of shutter/mirror. Not in the same class as the 1DMk2 but you wouldn't expect it at that price point. Looking forward to giving it a proper workout soon.
 09/16/2004 11:36:44 PM · #12
For those interested... Here is a very hastily shot at full pixel size & CS Save for Web at 60% of my (one-eared) cat (Sorry), Nina. Shot using the 100mm 2.8 Macro, 1/60th @ f/8. Shot pretty close so a fairly shallow DoF but you can see the fur detail around the eyes and mouth. Warning, still a 1.5mb image!

//www.dpphotos.com/Nina.htm
 09/16/2004 11:56:46 PM · #13
Woot! What an incredibly sharp image Dan! Resolution down to the single pixel. What else would you expect from the 100 Macro, I guess. The 20D is sooooo tempting for just the AF improvement alone.
I'm forcing myself to wait thru Photokina, though, to see if anything else interesting pops up...
 09/17/2004 12:06:03 AM · #14
Originally posted by dan_pendleton:
For those interested... Here is a very hastily shot at full pixel size & CS Save for Web at 60% of my (one-eared) cat (Sorry), Nina. Shot using the 100mm 2.8 Macro, 1/60th @ f/8. Shot pretty close so a fairly shallow DoF but you can see the fur detail around the eyes and mouth. Warning, still a 1.5mb image!

//www.dpphotos.com/Nina.htm


Damn! That's sharp!! And that poor cat looks sooo pissed - LOL! Mine take on that expression too much of the time.

Are all your pics with that lens that sharp? Do tell!!
 09/17/2004 12:14:16 AM · #15
Originally posted by digistoune:
...Are all your pics with that lens that sharp? Do tell!!


I see Dan's gone offline... In my experience, yes, the 100 macro is one of the sharpest lenses in the Canon stable. Since he shot at f/8, he also shot right in the "sweet spot." But the 100/2.8 Macro is pretty darn sharp even wide open. That's one reason why it's a great portrait lens (along with the awesome bokeh).
 09/17/2004 12:26:58 AM · #16
I heard Adorama was getting them next week. Mine is on order. I hope they ship mine really really soon!! I want it soooo bad!
 09/17/2004 02:21:20 AM · #17
Originally posted by kirbic:


I see Dan's gone offline... In my experience, yes, the 100 macro is one of the sharpest lenses in the Canon stable. Since he shot at f/8, he also shot right in the "sweet spot." But the 100/2.8 Macro is pretty darn sharp even wide open. That's one reason why it's a great portrait lens (along with the awesome bokeh).


I'm back (briefly) it's 2:00 am with me and I was awoken by my Microwave deciding to turn itself on a cook for 13 minutes for no reason whatsoever.. isn't tecnhnology wonderful.

Anyway, as kirbic rightly said the 100mm 2.8 Macro is pretty sweet even wide open. I also love the 24-70L and the 70-200L on both bodies, but that prime is hard to beat. The AF improvement on the 20D is noticeable but it's hard to tell compared to the Mk2, that thing could focus on coal at midnight. I also like the new AF point layout and the auto-selection of AF point is much better, the neat little thumb joystick on the back can be used to select your AF point too, much more logical.

Originally posted by digitstoune:
And that poor cat looks sooo pissed - LOL!


You'd probably look pissed too if you had one ear! :0) She's a sweetheart.

Well, back to bed.. barring anymore ghosts in the machine.

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