Official: T2i/550D

I got the grip off ebay, and love it.. I already had 2 canon batteries so didnt get the one with batteries

I'm so happy i gripped the T2i

Finally got my ebay grip the other day, for what it is, how much it costs and what it came with, its an awesome bargain. got 2 third party batteries, a remote trigger (gift) and the grip for 75USD. cant go wrong and everything works

having tried my mates genuine grip, id still settle for the third party grip!

I have the Phottix grip (46 GBP shipped) and it's the best thing ever, I found it fairly difficult to hold the 550D comfortably since I have fairly large hands and my little finger was always floating in the air - the grip makes a huge difference. The only con was the initial "chinese rubber" smell that went away after a couple days and the fact that the markings on the buttons are quickly fading but I really couldn't care less.

Plus.. the camera looks far more "pro" with the grip ;]

Whoo000. I got home from work and BANG! T2i with the BG-E8 waiting there. Soooo stoked, I popped my 90mm TS-e on there and the video is stunning! Also getting a Brand new 70-200 f/2.8 IS brand new on Friday for $850!

Chalfant_Photography wrote in post #10369432
anyone have ay examples of the T2i with the 17-40L lens?

I am considering this as my next purchase and wanted to see how it performs on the T2i.. ?

any help here thanks

I haven't shot it yet but this is my main setup 17-40 on my T2i. I've owned the 17-40 before and it's super sharp, makes it a 25-65 f/4 on your T2i.

Mick_I wrote in post #10376567
Whoo000. I got home from work and BANG! T2i with the BG-E8 waiting there. Soooo stoked, I popped my 90mm TS-e on there and the video is stunning! Also getting a Brand new 70-200 f/2.8 IS brand new on Friday for $850!

Congrats, that's a sick deal on the 70-200!

Mick_I wrote in post #10376567
Whoo000. I got home from work and BANG! T2i with the BG-E8 waiting there. Soooo stoked, I popped my 90mm TS-e on there and the video is stunning! Also getting a Brand new 70-200 f/2.8 IS brand new on Friday for $850!

Where did you get the new 70-200 for $850?

Schweet! I just got my 70-200 f/2.8 IS brand new in the box, after tax $887!!! Gonna go shoot this weekend.

Mick_I wrote in post #10387513
Schweet! I just got my 70-200 f/2.8 IS brand new in the box, after tax $887!!! Gonna go shoot this weekend.

where was this at

some recent shots

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Chalfant_Photography wrote in post #10387706
where was this at

Yes, I would like to know where too.....I wanted to get the 70-200 F4 non IS on Newegg for about $590...but still thinking.....

I got it from Canon directly. This isn't anywhere on line. I shoot alot and I am good friends with the Sales rep. The Reps get gear and shoot it at events, demo it etc. and can be rough on their gear since it's "loaner" from the company.

Well Japan boo boo'd and sent my friend two of these lenses. He shot one and the other sat in his office. O.k. so when new gear comes out the the previous models are discontinued, they need to sell them.
He called me to tell me the the Mark II replaced this lens and it's now discontinued and he offered it to me. The gear is sold half at price. So, I pick him lunch and he sold me a brand new 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I'm very grateful because there's high demand for Rep gear, especially since it's new.

I'm still in awe. On my T2i with 640x480 crop mode it's like a 1400mm. I sold my 1Ds Mark II to shoot this T2i, the camera is amazing for the value.
I'm glad I had the cash cause I almost bought the Elinchrom Ringflash.

I also picked up some P&S cameras for like $80 a SD1200 and the other one I forgot and I gifted them.
So there ya go, unless you know a Canon sales rep you can't find a deal like this.

got mine 5 days ago! replacing my t1i. love the new bigger grip and nicer lcd.

is there a remote control i can buy that will work the video as well

Placed an order on this camera on june 15th. I bought the body only and got the rebate printer with it. I went ahead and went on amazon to buy the 50mm f1.8 lens instead of getting the kit lens. The printer and lens came, but the camera is still back ordered..... =(