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Oct 09, 2007 12:15 | #1

Hi, I have recently posted a couple of my pics in the critique section and feel that I have reached the limit regarding picture quality with my current camera (Fuji Finepix S5600 P&S)

Here are a couple of my best shots so far;

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My dilemma is this;

have been offered a Canon 20D at what appears to be a very reasonable price.

Body - £300
Sigma 28mm (45mm standard lens on crop sensor) f1.8 for £100
Sigma 18-200 (28-320) for £150

Are the lenses suitable for the pics I am looking at taking?

We could only afford one so which would be better (have been offered a standard lens free)?

Secondly is this worth the money or should I hold out until I can afford the 400D?

Baring in mind that this could take a good 12 months

My main frustration with the current camera is the focus speed that can take up to 1.5 seconds, also I cannot add macro lenses or external flashes (except a slave flash)

All thoughts on this appreciated as I do not want to rush into a purchase I may later regret :confused:

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Oct 09, 2007 12:50 | #2

Getting a 20D is a good idea. A used 350D, 400D might be a better bargain. Not sure either of those lenses are what you need though.

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Oct 09, 2007 13:03 as a reply to @ gasrocks's post | #3

Thanks for the quick reply - I have been looking at used 400D / 350D but both are at least £150 more expensive than the 20D that I have been offered.

Problem is, I have no experience of SLR's so I am a bit blind in this purchase :confused:

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Oct 09, 2007 15:24 as a reply to @ NadsF's post | #4

If I went for the 20D, what would be a good lens for close up aquatic pics?

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Oct 09, 2007 15:28 | #5

NadsF wrote in post #4095397

If I went for the 20D, what would be a good lens for close up aquatic pics?

The 18-55mm kit lens is a good choice for closeups. It'll do a 1:3 macro at 55mm. Is that the one you've been offered free?

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Oct 09, 2007 15:36 as a reply to @ number six's post | #6

Yes I think it is which would make camera and lens come to £300 ( approx $600) - Good deal?

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Oct 09, 2007 16:06 | #7

Sounds good to me if the 20D is in good condition. KEH is selling a 20D with kit lens in EX+ condition for $819 right now.

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Oct 09, 2007 16:10 as a reply to @ number six's post | #8

I am definately leaning towards it with the free lens and then saving up for a macro lens

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Oct 09, 2007 18:18 | #9

I have the Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro. It's an amazing lens. Recommended!

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Oct 10, 2007 02:54 as a reply to @ queenbee288's post | #11

Right I have decided to take the jump and part with the cash, one new (well 2nd hand) camera on the way

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Oct 11, 2007 07:41 | #12

One 20D purchased and arriving Sunday

Now all I have to do is learn how to use it :confused:

The camera is coming with a standard 18-55mm lens so presume this will be ok to start with

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Oct 11, 2007 19:51 | #13

NadsF wrote in post #4104917

One 20D purchased and arriving Sunday

Now all I have to do is learn how to use it :confused:

The camera is coming with a standard 18-55mm lens so presume this will be ok to start with

Consider the 35mm F:2...It's the normal focal length for the 20D: it focuses closer and is MUCH sharper than the 18-55 lens.

My Canon kit 450D/s90; Canon lenses 18-55 IS, 70-210/3.5-4.5....Nikon kit: D610; 28-105/3.5-4.5, 75-300/4.5-5.6 AF, 50/1.8D Nikkors, Tamron 80-210; MF Nikkors: 50/2K, 50/1.4 AI-S, 50/1.8 SeriesE, 60/2.8 Micro Nikkor (AF locked), 85mm/1.8K-AI, 105/2.5 AIS/P.C, 135/2.8K/Q.C, 180/2.8 ED, 200/4Q/AIS, 300/4.5H-AI, ++ Tamron 70-210/3.8-4, Vivitar/Kiron 28/2, ser.1 70-210/3.5, ser.1 28-90; Vivitar/Komine and Samyang 28/2.8; 35mm Nikon F/FM/FE2, Rebel 2K...HTC RE UWA camera

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Oct 11, 2007 20:17 | #14

In addition to improving your camera/lens gear, to work on improving your photos you also may want to consider your lighting set up such as diffusing your light and adding additional light sources off of the camera to illumine your backgrounds (avoiding harsh shadows).

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Oct 11, 2007 21:04 | #15

You'll enjoy the 20D. Now go save up from some good glass.

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