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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/14/2007 01:57:44 AM · #1

Im looking to buy the Canon G7. Lots of mixed reviews I see but I think its what Im looking for. On a lot of those reviews, there are comments that the lens isnt wide enough for good landscape photos. Ive seen that there are some lens attatchments. Will some of those help?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

06/14/2007 08:16:10 AM · #2

Yes the lens attachments will help. There is both a wide angel and zoom attachment available for the G7. It's best to stick with the brand name though as there are a lot of crap lenses available, especially on ebay.

You just need the adapter and you're good to go.

The Lensmate adapters are cheaper than the Canon version and you can get a 52mm one instead of the 58mm (makes for cheaper filters). Then you just need a 52-58 step up ring to attach to the lens.

Message edited by author 2007-06-14 10:23:03.

DefyTime

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/14/2007 08:43:44 AM · #3

Go for the G7...it's a great camera.

Here is some from DPC

Message edited by author 2007-06-14 08:45:02.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/14/2007 04:15:34 PM · #4

Thanks for any info that I receive. Any good place to buy online at a good price would be helpful as well.

Message edited by author 2007-06-14 16:24:56.

DefyTime

Canon EOS-7D

06/14/2007 04:25:41 PM · #5

I buy pretty much everything from B&H Photo

Message edited by author 2007-06-14 16:26:29.

fotomann_forever

06/14/2007 04:35:45 PM · #6

Originally posted by DefyTime:

I buy pretty much everything from B&H Photo

Ditto.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/14/2007 04:51:05 PM · #7

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by DefyTime:
I buy pretty much everything from B&H Photo

Ditto.

I've been buying locally, from Norman Camera. They're good about matching prices, and I look at the sales tax as the premium for getting whatever I'm buying right away. They also sell online.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/14/2007 08:26:53 PM · #8

You would think that this website is sponsored by B&H. Thats all Ive heard. They must be good. Maybe there should be a dpchallenge website promotional code:) Just kidden. I guess Ill check them out.
Thanks

Spork99

OM System OM-1

06/14/2007 09:11:57 PM · #9

Oh yeah, I have the G7 as well.

It's an excellent camera with few limitations. IMO it's as close to a DSLR as you can get without actually having a DSLR.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

06/15/2007 03:10:12 PM · #10

will the g7 battery last at least a day or how many pics at a high res? Do I need to buy another batt? Going on vacation and if I dont have to buy one than I wont. All shots will be taken superfine high res. And some diving shots as well.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

06/15/2007 04:06:10 PM · #11

Originally posted by Gmit:

Depending on flash usage, I get 150-250 shots on one charge. The battery charges pretty fast too. As long as you have an outlet adapter for wherever you go on vacation, you should be OK.