-= T2i / 550D users UNITE! (4) =-

MoroccanSpicePhotos wrote in post #14428893
One of my favorite cars:

I really like the colours on this one

Welcome to the thread Siya.M - Nice first post. Really like #'s 3, 4 & 5.

Siya.M wrote in post #14429788
hey guys, I have been watching this thread since I got my 550D, 3 months ago and now I decided to register and put some of earlier work up. I hope you like them.
cheers

Nice work. That is a sweet looking boy -- great captures.

jamganz wrote in post #14429774
Went over to my mom's yesterday to help her in the yard. Brought the camera along of course...managed a couple of snaps while I was there. Crops on these....

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b lunch by jamganz, on Flickr

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IMG_6551 by jamganz, on Flickr

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b lunch 2 by jamganz, on Flickr

Siya.M wrote in post #14429788
hey guys, I have been watching this thread since I got my 550D, 3 months ago and now I decided to register and put some of earlier work up. I hope you like them.
cheers
1.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …s/sl_mahlangu/6​801180374/
Springbok park by Siyabonga Mahlangu, on Flickr

2.http://www.flickr.com …s/sl_mahlangu/6​801183546/
first DSLR pics 635.jpg by Siyabonga Mahlangu, on Flickr

3.http://www.flickr.com …s/sl_mahlangu/6​992154569/
architects delight-2.jpg by Siyabonga Mahlangu, on Flickr

4.http://www.flickr.com …s/sl_mahlangu/6​846028666/
036.jpg by Siyabonga Mahlangu, on Flickr

Excellent series to both of you....great work.

Welcome SiyaM.

radlations wrote in post #14427957

Picture taken through glass.

Chickadee guarding the nest entrance.

Nice and cute chikadee.....

rixtix wrote in post #14425455
This was taken with T2i and 15-85 Canon Lens.

Nice one love the nice choice of the background. The subject really stands out. Great Job.

rixtix wrote in post #14425592
Here's another of our orchids. I try to photograph each one as they bloom. This was take in Raw with Canon T2i, EFS 15-85 60mm f8 Bracket +/- 2 EV Photomatix Pro, Photoshop CS4 Natural Light from window.

Another great shot...love the details. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Jamganz and Peter.

Bee on the rhodos are cool, Jamganz! Hope you're enjoying your new 10-22 as much as I do.

Very cool and creative pic, Monkey Mash Button!

Nice first post, Siya.

Love that industrial mood on the second pic, Russo.

Great Viper shots!

This little guy was walking across the rope barrier that runs along the raptor cages.

^^^ cool shot!!

Peter2516 wrote in post #14430110
Excellent series to both of you....great work.

Welcome SiyaM.

Thanks, Peter

Fugu_Oniuneg wrote in post #14430287
Bee on the rhodos are cool, Jamganz! Hope you're enjoying your new 10-22 as much as I do.

Thanks, Fugu. I've only had a few opportunities to use the 10-22 but i'm liking it so far. I was quite surprised I was able to fit just about the whole church into the frame. I took the shot and only upon review did I notice a telephone line running into the building! I can't wait to use this lens when I go to Costa Rica next month. Would love to get a nice volcano shot with it.

forgot to mention.. i purchased a grip.. not a canon oem.. and dont know what aftermarket name.. but came with dual battery tray, AA battery tray and 2 x 1500mah batteries (stock are 1200 or so right??)
used it and WOW is all i can say.. while it does make the camera bit heavier.. it balances out my 24-105L nicely and when just holding the camera at your side.. the contour is nice...will post some pics and try and get an actual model number off of it.. no problems so far and for portrait shots. it made taking pics so much easier...

http://cgi.ebay.com …AQ:US:1123#ht_1​827wt_1397

TeleFragger wrote in post #14430421
forgot to mention.. i purchased a grip.. not a canon oem.. and dont know what aftermarket name.. but came with dual battery tray, AA battery tray and 2 x 1500mah batteries (stock are 1200 or so right??)
used it and WOW is all i can say.. while it does make the camera bit heavier.. it balances out my 24-105L nicely and when just holding the camera at your side.. the contour is nice...will post some pics and try and get an actual model number off of it.. no problems so far and for portrait shots. it made taking pics so much easier...

http://cgi.ebay.com …AQ:US:1123#ht_1​827wt_1397

Great stuff TF,( your latest pics ) I agree about the grip too, gives the 550 ( T2i ) a totally new feel

Fugu_Oniuneg wrote in post #14430365
This little guy was walking across the rope barrier that runs along the raptor cages.

Love the texture and the color that the rope gives this shot.

KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #14430471
Great stuff TF,( your latest pics ) I agree about the grip too, gives the 550 ( T2i ) a totally new feel

A month or so back, I got a grip too. I love it. Now I shoot even more often in portrait orientation.

I have the (unscientific) perception that two batteries in the grip last more than twice as long as a single battery in-camera...

TeleFragger wrote in post #14430421
forgot to mention.. i purchased a grip.. not a canon oem.. and dont know what aftermarket name.. but came with dual battery tray, AA battery tray and 2 x 1500mah batteries (stock are 1200 or so right??)
used it and WOW is all i can say.. while it does make the camera bit heavier.. it balances out my 24-105L nicely and when just holding the camera at your side.. the contour is nice...will post some pics and try and get an actual model number off of it.. no problems so far and for portrait shots. it made taking pics so much easier...

http://cgi.ebay.com …AQ:US:1123#ht_1​827wt_1397

That looks like the Meike, which is the one I got for Christmas. I agree that it's awesome. I love everything about it other than the slight change in feel of the buttons. I hardly notice though, because the feel is still high enough quality that I have no problems with half press sensitivity or anything. Still working great 5 months later, and I shoot soccer games exclusively portrait now.

Congrats on the purchase. That's about the price I paid, but I lucked out as mine came with two batteries. Prepare for battery charging quarterly. I think I've had to charge/swap mine twice since Christmas with probably 15K actuations. The batteries seem to last more than 2x compared to a single. Doesn't really make sense, but it seems like a ridiculous amount of time between charges.