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04/09/2004 09:26:34 PM · #1 |
So, I finally got a quicj chance to take some shots with my new 300D. Nothing special tho. Just around the house. Check 'em out. I can see a difference in quality but not sure it is that dramatic. Will have to wait until I use a tripod & have ideal lighting for shots to see the true results of the cam.
        
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04/09/2004 09:41:59 PM · #2 |
Were all of these shot with the kit lens? Although the kit lens is good, don't base the cameras performance until you use another lens also. I have the Canon EF 50mm f\1.8 and this camera performs outstanding with that lens. Super sharp and very nice for low light. For less than $100 I would recommend it. It really is a great camera but I didn't notice much of a difference in quality until I got the 50mm. I previously have the Canon PowerShot G2.
Nice shots by the way!
Later!
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04/10/2004 02:14:22 AM · #3 |
Thanks Bill! Where did you get the 50mm? That's the portrait lens right? I wanna get a good telefoto lens. I was gonna get the 300mm US IS by canon but Jacko is selling his for another & now I am confused. Any thoughts?
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04/10/2004 04:28:51 AM · #4 |
Now you can change the lense :-) |
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04/10/2004 04:33:47 AM · #5 |
Maybe it's my eyes but they all seem a little soft like the focus didn't quite lock. Did you do any post processing other than sizing? If not I would suggest a little USM to bring back the sharpness that resizing takes away. |
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04/10/2004 05:52:02 AM · #6 |
I would suggest setting up one of the paramaters to boost contrast/colour/sharpness/saturation. This should help with the soft focus issue. With the settings at default the focus is a bit on the soft side especially with the kit lens.
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04/10/2004 09:26:38 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Rooster: Thanks Bill! Where did you get the 50mm? That's the portrait lens right? ... |
I'd check Ebay. I got my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D on there new for $100 total with shipping and everything.
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04/10/2004 12:34:56 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by chinstrap: I would suggest setting up one of the paramaters to boost contrast/colour/sharpness/saturation. This should help with the soft focus issue. With the settings at default the focus is a bit on the soft side especially with the kit lens. |
Plus one on each or what?
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04/10/2004 01:08:47 PM · #9 |
There are 3 different paramaters you can set up. You can set them as you wish, I have one set with all the settings pushed to the maximum, and one with settings on sharpness and colour set to +1. Just a matter of playing about until you are happy.
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04/10/2004 01:10:32 PM · #10 |
Try using different settings for different shooting modes, I went through different variations ans now shoot with everything on zero. I find that the computer under my desk does a better job manipulating the digits than the one in the camera.
The lovely 50mm f/1.8 is availble at B&H for $68, link is //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12142&is=USA Ends up being close to an 80mm equivalent, which is the classic portrait lense, but I know people who shoot sports ( if they can get close enough ) with this lens.
Message edited by author 2004-04-10 13:17:13.
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04/10/2004 05:46:16 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB: Try using different settings for different shooting modes, I went through different variations ans now shoot with everything on zero. I find that the computer under my desk does a better job manipulating the digits than the one in the camera.
The lovely 50mm f/1.8 is availble at B&H for $68, link is //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12142&is=USA Ends up being close to an 80mm equivalent, which is the classic portrait lense, but I know people who shoot sports ( if they can get close enough ) with this lens. |
Thanks! I checked out that link & asked to be notified when that lens was back in stock. Definitely think I wanna get that. I also want a good macro lens & telefoto lens.
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