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Inchpractice wrote in post #11639815
Wow, I'm amazed that a Tamron with a faulty focus motor was better than that EF-S 60mm 2.8 because that is a seriously sharp lens!

certainly I returned it It was kinda strange ... everything worked fine down to 0.3m focus distance. Above it - everything was fine. Below 0.3m the motor somehow stuck. I don't know if it's as sharp as the EF-S 60mm ... I guess it will not be THAT sharp. But the testshots really looked great - especially the bokeh at f/2 which also makes it a good portrait lens.

I'll continue testing next week - hopefully with a good lens

gepixelt wrote in post #11640182
certainly I returned it It was kinda strange ... everything worked fine down to 0.3m focus distance. Above it - everything was fine. Below 0.3m the motor somehow stuck. I don't know if it's as sharp as the EF-S 60mm ... I guess it will not be THAT sharp. But the testshots really looked great - especially the bokeh at f/2 which also makes it a good portrait lens.

I'll continue testing next week - hopefully with a good lens

Just curious, why did you buy the Tamron 60mm when you already had the Canon 60mm?

BabelFish wrote in post #11639407
This will be my first DSLR. I plan to shoot the family... (Any other forum and that statement would get be arrested. lol) My only main reason for considering the 60D is that the T2i is still on back order but they do have 60D in stock (from what I can tell). I guess the waiting is starting me to second guess my decision. I got a really good deal though. The store basically matched the deal costco was selling. T2i kit + rebel bag + 55-250mm + canon hdmi + 4g SD for basically the cost of the camera. I then swapped out the 55-250 for the Tamron 18-270 for a little more.

How much is that package, if it's under 800 I would definitely hold out for that. I got my refurbished when they were doing a sale on Canon's website, they will occasionally have a flash sale: I got my camera + kit lens shipped to my door for $660. http://shop.usa.canon.​com …gory_10051_1005​1_-1_29252

LuFaiNe wrote in post #11639780
I'm a video guy too and the Scarlet was going to be my HD solution. I don't know what I was gonna do with so much resolution 3K, 4K .

Seriously though Red took too long and Canon released the 7d and the T2i just in time and hurt Red a lot. Thinking about it now though the resources necessary to deal with 3K and 4K footage would have been pretty intense (new editing computer at the least) and the workflow would be new and alien to me.

So I'm really happy to have the T2i as my introduction to dealing with an HD video workflow.

Haha, yeah I knew for most projects I would be downsizing to 1080p. 120fps 3k footage! Slo-Mo and image quality threw the roof. For 6k, their estimated entry price, it would be an amazing tool to have. I agree, they took to long, but maybe since I plan on upgrading computer before upgrading cameras I will line myself up for my next round of equipment to be all capable of surviving RED's raw footage... :drool:

natums wrote in post #11640372
How much is that package, if it's under 800 I would definitely hold out for that. I got my refurbished when they were doing a sale on Canon's website, they will occasionally have a flash sale: I got my camera + kit lens shipped to my door for $660. http://shop.usa.canon.​com …gory_10051_1005​1_-1_29252

T2i kit + rebel bag (which includes another battery and charger) + 55-250mm + canon hdmi + 4g SD was $899.

BabelFish wrote in post #11640565
T2i kit + rebel bag (which includes another battery and charger) + 55-250mm + canon hdmi + 4g SD was $899.

In think you got a fair deal. I wouldn't worry about it.

davidc502 wrote in post #11640586
In think you got a fair deal. I wouldn't worry about it.

I think it's better than fair.
I can't remember exactly but I'm sure I paid more than that just for the body & kit lens.

Bargain!

I finally remembered to pick up a piece of plexiglass while I was out today. The reflection is killer when you don't want a floating look.

The T2i is my first DSLR but I have been reading this forum for awhile now trying to learn more and improve my photos. Hope I do this share photo thing right!

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jvars wrote in post #11640929
The T2i is my first DSLR but I have been reading this forum for awhile now trying to learn more and improve my photos. Hope I do this share photo thing right!

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Well that didn't work! trying to include a photo on Flickr.

Congrats on the camera!

You need to include a link that ends with .jpg. Go to the image itself and right-click it and copy the image URL (if you're on a pc anyway -- don't know how to do it on the button-challenged macmouse)

Trying again....

Inchpractice wrote in post #11640218
Just curious, why did you buy the Tamron 60mm when you already had the Canon 60mm?

Currently, I'm using a 50mm for portraits and the 60mm for macros - which I both do a lot. But it bothers me, that I have to use two lenses for it. I hate to carry around all that stuff One perfect zoomlens with prime-IQ would be optimal for me - but this will never get build I guess

The Tamron may cover both my macro and portraits needs ... hopefully.

marubozo wrote in post #11640797
I finally remembered to pick up a piece of plexiglass while I was out today. The reflection is killer when you don't want a floating look.

Killer!!!! Is that the hint of your wax paper diffuser on the right? Do you need a stronger bulb because it is just a hint of light on that side.

Man! You've got a really nice studio where you can sell lots of Ebay items and stuff.

Have you tried any jewlry?

No jewelery yet, but I'll be sure to try. I just wish I had stuff to sell.

Actually, since my EOS Elan 7e camera isn't selling in the marketplace, when the time limit is up I might redo the pics of that and try to sell it again.

marubozo wrote in post #11641328
No jewelery yet, but I'll be sure to try. I just wish I had stuff to sell.

Actually, since my EOS Elan 7e camera isn't selling in the marketplace, when the time limit is up I might redo the pics of that and try to sell it again.

Its given me an idea of talking to friends and family who Ebay a lot. I wonder if any of them would go for the idea of taking quality pictures of the items to sell? For a nominal fee of course That's how I treat family! lol Just trying to think of a way to bring in extra cach.

I looked at that Apple, and my mind started working.