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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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wow, that is intense.
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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yeah i heard some people talking about the tennis ball mod. i should do that. i do also have a logitech g25 with the six speed shifter, just a shame microsoft wont let me use it with the xbox. what a bunch of jerks.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
Yeah, I know that feeling. The 28-135 range should be more than enough for most people.
just purchased it, all should be here by monday. thr XSi might be up for sale soon!
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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someone buy my XS haha
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by alaskanpeas
yeah i heard some people talking about the tennis ball mod. i should do that. i do also have a logitech g25 with the six speed shifter, just a shame microsoft wont let me use it with the xbox. what a bunch of jerks.
Yeah, that sucks. I was about to buy it, but I found out it wasn't compatible with Forza. I might end up buying it for GT5 anyway. I love the Microsoft wheel, even though it's not that great...it still makes Forza much more enjoyable.

And definitely do the tennis ball mod. You don't even need to cut anything up or open anything...you just cut up a tennis ball to fit under the brake pedal and it gives the pedal a better feel. I'm sure by now, you're able to just hit the brakes and find the max point before the wheels lock up (or ABS kicks on if you use ABS), but the tennis ball just makes it so much better. A lot of people also install a spring under the gas pedal to give that a better feel...but I didn't bother.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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ok, who has used the 17-85 IS? I have been offered a trade for my XS. He is putting cash on top, but this is tempting. what are your thoughts.

also, same with the 28-135IS.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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I know the 17-55is is a great lens. I havent heard too much about the 17-85is
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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i have gone through photos of both, they are decent lens but obviously have their flaws. i am going to think about it. the 17-85 is more appealling because of it's 17mm for car shots and what not.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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scratch the 17-85, going for cold hard cash haha.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/17-85-is.htm
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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newer ones of my little tyke...




Old Jan 21, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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107% crop factor



I've never blown up any of my pictures to full size until recently.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Yup, this cube is missing the middle pieces. It came that way.
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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21/365

Old Jan 21, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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that reminded me of this:

Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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WIN! I WANT!
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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my very first attempt and this was a accidental shot
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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RObbbiitttttooooo, you have a dslr?
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
RObbbiitttttooooo, you have a dslr?
Yes I bought it monday..... I got a Sony a200 for $288... I had to hop on it, can I be your student???
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Very cool hombre. Lolz, I am far from a teacher. The guys in here can def help you more than I. But when I'm home we'll def be out shooting.



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