Finally, My 20D Came Today!

congrats!

Suzy, just what lenses DO you have, other than that beautiful 85?

congrats on the new camera suzy!

I have the 50 1.4, 28-135 IS, Tamron 19-35 (which is a good lens), 28-105 and some others I haven't touched since I got my EOS 3. I have a Rebel G in a bag with those lenses in case one of my kids decide to take photography in school. I just gave away my 28-80 to my niece. She inherited a Rebel G from a cousin and had the small lens it came with. I've decided a long time ago that I must have USM because my eyes are not what they used to be and I like the faster focus.

I actually miss my AE-1 Program that was stolen or lost in upstate NY at a school activity about 12 years ago. I used it to take pictures of some very precious times in my life so losing it was hard. I also have the F-1, which is still the best manual camera I think, with some telephoto lenses most photographers would die for and grips that are so big, I can't hold them. Those are stored away.

SuzyView - did I answer your question?

Congrats. Always nice to see someone ecstatic on new toys. Agree with your comments on F1s. Enjoy.

Congrats Suzy - of course it's sad to lose someone else from the 10D camp, but I'm sure you're going to have so much fun with your 20D - cranking up the ISO "just because you can", and laughing hysterically at how quickly it flushes images from the cache.

No joke! I was snapping away last night for family portraits and was really happy with the improvements. I think there is actually something wrong with my 10D lately and will take it to the shop. My 550EX was working well last night but none of my 10D pictures have been coming out well for months. I thought maybe it was the flash connection. With my 20D the flash was great. But I still love my 10D - It will be my other camera when I go on wedding shoots. I really need it. Hate switching lenses.

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Congrats I love that new camera smell, but it doesn't last too long

They really should make "new camera" scented air freshener. Could someone work on that please?

Congrats, Suzy. You must REALLY be excited.

Oh, btw, isn't that your POTN strap hanging around your neck as you were taking a picture of yourself with your new 20D.

Actually, no. That's when I had the camera but couldn't find the strap. Now it's safely on and let me just say, ooooooo, it feels great!

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10D is E-TTL. 20D is E-TTL II - different flash algorithms. That will make a difference.


David

Yeah, I just looked at the pictures I took with my 10D the last 3 months and I think there is definitely something wrong with it. I may just default all my settings and see if it'll work. I've never had trouble with the 550EX on my 10D. I may just decide I need 2 flashes anyway since I have the 20D now and may need the 430EX or 580EX. I shoot wedding indoors more often than I'd like.

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