He looked at it but decided it's too heavy
I've also read somewhere that DO lenses must be used somewhat differently...
DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title.  9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:21 | #3376 He looked at it but decided it's too heavy DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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timbernet send a search party to Mount Hood 19,157 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:21 | #3377 I don't know what the market is like over in Switzerland, but over here a used 30D + used 100-400 would be NEAR the cost of a 40D and 70-300 DO IS...
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timbernet send a search party to Mount Hood 19,157 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:22 | #3378 DDA wrote in post #4459379  He looked at it but decided it's too heavy I've also read somewhere that DO lenses must be used somewhat differently... With DO lenses you have to modify your PP process and deal with contrast and curves more than you would on a non-DO lens... nothing crazy...
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Pete I was "Prime Mover" many years back....  38,631 posts Likes: 25 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, UK More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:22 | #3379 Bagpuss lives!!
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Mark0159 I say stupid things all the time  More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:23 | #3380 timbernet wrote in post #4459380 I don't know what the market is like over in Switzerland, but over here a used 30D + used 100-400 would be NEAR the cost of a 40D and 70-300 DO IS... that's a good point, he doesn't have to have a 40D, a 30D is just as good as the 40D in taking photos of planes. Mark
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:27 | #3381 You know, he's REALLY difficult! He wants a 40D and not a 30D (for different reasons which aren't all good, but it's not worth discussing) DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | timbernet wrote in post #4459382 With DO lenses you have to modify your PP process and deal with contrast and curves more than you would on a non-DO lens... nothing crazy... I know, but I already have nightmares of thinking how I will show him the few basi PP that he'll need to do theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4459389 that's a good point, he doesn't have to have a 40D, a 30D is just as good as the 40D in taking photos of planes. I think the 100-400 is more important than the body. it's good glass and it's got IS. Seeing mine, he decided that the 1-4 is too big and heavy... DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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Mark0159 I say stupid things all the time More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:31 | #3383
DDA wrote in post #4459413 You know, he's REALLY difficult! He wants a 40D and not a 30D (for different reasons which aren't all good, but it's not worth discussing) I guess the main question is: is the 70-300IS that bad? Would a bridge be better? he can't expect to have to both the 40D and a good lens with out spending the money. the 70-300IS would be a good place to start. apply the right amount of USM and he will get some keepers. Also if he is printing out the photos rather than just looking at them on the computer then he could find he doesn't see the differences. Mark
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timbernet send a search party to Mount Hood 19,157 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:33 | #3384 Sorry, but I have no idea what a "bridge" is in terms of lenses...
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Pete I was "Prime Mover" many years back.... 38,631 posts Likes: 25 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, UK More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:34 | #3385 timbernet wrote in post #4459445 Sorry, but I have no idea what a "bridge" is in terms of lenses... I'm glad you said that, I was afraid of looking dumb in front of my peers.
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:35 | #3386 theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4459434 he can't expect to have to both the 40D and a good lens with out spending the money. I know that only too well theflyingkiwi wrote in post #4459434 the 70-300IS would be a good place to start. apply the right amount of USM and he will get some keepers. Also if he is printing out the photos rather than just looking at them on the computer then he could find he doesn't see the differences. That's what I think too... I've seen some very good shots coming out of this lens. DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:37 | #3387 timbernet wrote in post #4459445 Sorry, but I have no idea what a "bridge" is in terms of lenses... Here are some photos taken with the 70-300 IS: http://dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=1241 It wasn't a lens, just forgetting the idea of a dSLR and buying one of those cameras (S5 IS foe example) DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:38 | #3388 Pete wrote in post #4459452 I'm glad you said that, I was afraid of looking dumb in front of my peers. Don't worry, there is no risk of you looking dumb in front of us DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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DDA Formerly foolish member. Waiting for new title. 9,354 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Between a cow, a clock and tons of chocolate... More info | Dec 07, 2007 16:43 | #3389 Well, I'm now off to bed! I'll look at your great ideas tomorrow! DDA - C&C welcomed and encouraged
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So don't expect him to have any real PP process 
