How come you just didn't go with the 40D? I think between the XSi and 40D, I'd choose the latter.

 

Ahhh...one of my favorite threads. Happy New Years DSLR owners. I think I finally got my bodies and lenses working right again. 2 bodies and 3 lenses have been at the Canon service center twice the past two months. You'd think they would fix it right the first time. One lens was under warranty and the rest I paid for. yikes! My advice to all of you: If you drop your camera equipment, chances are it needs to be re-calibrated. lol Gawd I'm an idiot.

Anyways, it's been a long time and this thread seems very popular. Good job Robert. I've only gone back a few pages for fear if I go all the way back to my last post.....I'll be on here all night. Good job people on the photos.

My first test after I got my gear back was shooting a high school basketball game for my friend who's the principal. Here's my favorite pic of the night along with the settings. And before you say anything Robert, yes my camera was not straight when I took this shot. Haha Constructive critique and criticism welcome. (CC&C)



Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 2.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1600
Lens EF85mm f/1.8 USM
Focal Length 85.0 mm
Image Size 1880x2816
Image Quality Fine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Fluorescent
AF Mode AI Servo AF

 

Aside from it not being level, it's a really good pic. Nice job Edwin!

 

why didnt you shoot in raw?

btw thats crazy clear for 1600 iso.

If I used 1600 iso Id get crazy noise all over the place.

 

i debated that for a while on paper, i didnt mind the extra cash since i saw quite a few used at good prices. when it was time to get one in my hands it was too big for my taste. i dont shoot much, and i think the XSi will be more than enough for me. if i was doing more aggressive shooting then it would of been a no brainer. the 40D is nice but just not for me.

 

hahaha Thanks. I forgot what you told me to do on how to level pictures. I was leaning on my knees shooting around the ref on this shot. haha

 

yea when I went to BB i noticed that the nikon popular d90 was really small compared to the canon 20/30/40/50d bodies.

and the d90 is supposed to be comparable in specs to the 50d/5d mark ii.

Im the other way around, the nikons were too small for me to feel comfortable with.

the xsi size is comparable to the upper mid nikons.

 

I don't shoot in RAW because none of my pics are going to be blown up/published and I do very little PP. So I figure just shoot in high jpeg. I think it's because of the sensor in the 40D along with the lens I used resulted in very little noise.

 

Welcome back Edwin! Nice to see you on here again.

I don't know if you guys already know about these places, they have pretty active classifieds forums.

http://www.fredmiranda.com
http://www.photography-on-the.net

 

just came across this deal, Sandisk Rebates

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...id=0&t=1178411

 

Good find!

 

I don't want this to sound like a stupid question I tried to search but could not find an answer I bought a uv filter for my D40's lens (18-55mm). I bought a SUNPAK 55mm filter that is suppose to screw into the lens I ran into a problem it won't fit!!!I would have thought a 55mm filter would fit into a 55mm lens but whatever...any ideas? I want to get a polarizing filter should I get a 52mm?LOL

 

Yeah the correct size is actually 52mm.

 

I feel silly!

 

Hi, everyone. Im looking to buy a good camera but one that gets good pictures at night. I hate how I cant see the background lights of the buildings at night time. I want my night pictures to come out more like this

not a dark background. I want to know which camera is best for night pictures.

 

any DSLR or P&S can be good at night shots, just depends on what lense and settings they use? tripod, long exposure and timer is a start.

 

Yeah, you're used to that. lolololol. Sorry. I'll let you call me & yell at me for it later. Glad to know you're still alive since you've been MIA for awhile.

By the way, I'll be heading to Camarillo sometime this week. Me & Robert have a trip to make.

 

all you need is tripod and long shutter speed to take night pics.

 

on a side note, anyone use an off board flash and softbox for outdoor photography?

 

posting on the next page cuz i hate being the last comment on a page.