[negitoro]

I'm not liking that texture test much. It almost looks like the bride has some kind of skin condition.

I think maybe the texture is too subtle? My first impression wasn't 'texture' but rather blotchy skin and noise.

[erure]

I ordered the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. Excited and nervous since it's my second L lens... +_+

[d0wne]

I ordered the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. Excited and nervous since it's my second L lens... +_+

For your 40d? Why not the 17-55 IS USM? It's much more useful on your 40d. That L is an UWA for a full frame. I guess you're planning on getting the 5D soon?

[watcher]

I ordered the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. Excited and nervous since it's my second L lens... +_+

wow minji.. for someone who was on such a tight budget merely a year ago, you're going on quite a spending spree. you find a new money tree somewhere?

i guess that 5D is coming soon... haha

[erure]

For your 40d? Why not the 17-55 IS USM? It's much more useful on your 40d. That L is an UWA for a full frame. I guess you're planning on getting the 5D soon?

wow minji.. for someone who was on such a tight budget merely a year ago, you're going on quite a spending spree. you find a new money tree somewhere?

i guess that 5D is coming soon... haha

Hehe I got it so that I can use it with my film SLR (Canon EOS ELAN 7NE) I'm waiting (not patiently) for the successor to the 5D... but then again who isn't? =__=;

[watcher]

Hehe I got it so that I can use it with my film SLR (Canon EOS ELAN 7NE) I'm waiting (not patiently) for the successor to the 5D... but then again who isn't? =__=;

I'm only waiting so that it'll knock down the price of the 5D

[felinewong]

I'm not liking that texture test much. It almost looks like the bride has some kind of skin condition.

I think maybe the texture is too subtle? My first impression wasn't 'texture' but rather blotchy skin and noise.

thanks!
i'll keep that in mind too

back to more experimenting

[erure]

I'm going on a trip to Florida this weekend. What gear should I bring?

Body: XTi or 40D?
Lens: EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM or Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

At the moment I'm leaning towards 40D + 16-35mm but maybe I'll go with XTi + 17-85mm or XTi + 18-200 because it's lighter (I think?).

And this is completely random, but what camera bags do you guys own? I've been crazy about Billingham so I have Digital Hadley, Hadley Pro, and 106 presstop. I'm taking the Digital Hadley for the Florida trip since it's the smallest. I also have 2 Canon kit bags and a Kata bag but I don't use them - I suppose I should sell them but I don't know anyone who'd want it =__=;

Anyone heard of bags from Heming's? They're like Billingham except way more expensive (like the equivalent of a Digital Hadley costs 3 times as much as the Digital Hadley which is absolutely ridiculous), if you thought that was possible... I almost got one when I went to Korea but decided it was stupid and canceled last minute lol... They only sell them in Japan apparently - I might change my mind and pick one up when I go to Japan for spring break.

No more spending money on any gear from now on... except for a tripod and a ball head =___=;;;;

[d0wne]

I'm going on a trip to Florida this weekend. What gear should I bring?

Body: XTi or 40D?
Lens: EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM or Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

At the moment I'm leaning towards 40D + 16-35mm but maybe I'll go with XTi + 17-85mm or XTi + 18-200 because it's lighter (I think?).

And this is completely random, but what camera bags do you guys own? I've been crazy about Billingham so I have Digital Hadley, Hadley Pro, and 106 presstop. I'm taking the Digital Hadley for the Florida trip since it's the smallest. I also have 2 Canon kit bags and a Kata bag but I don't use them - I suppose I should sell them but I don't know anyone who'd want it =__=;

Anyone heard of bags from Heming's? They're like Billingham except way more expensive (like the equivalent of a Digital Hadley costs 3 times as much as the Digital Hadley which is absolutely ridiculous), if you thought that was possible... I almost got one when I went to Korea but decided it was stupid and canceled last minute lol... They only sell them in Japan apparently - I might change my mind and pick one up when I go to Japan for spring break.

No more spending money on any gear from now on... except for a tripod and a ball head =___=;;;;

Yikes! Where do you get your money?

IMHO, I'd bring the 17-85 if you're bringing one lens.

[watcher]

when traveling, lighter is better. trust me, you dont wanna be lugging around gear all day.
that said i'd take the xti and either the tamron or your 16-35.
depends on whether you can handle the focal length limitations on the L.

[surrrrreal.]

I don't know if any of the active members of this thread is anywhere near Cal Poly Pomona, but me and a bunch of members of another forum are having a shooting day next Sunday at CPP. Come if you wish!

[erure]

Yeah it's either the 40D + 17-85 or the XTi + 17-85. I put the 40D and the 16-35 today and hung out with a friend and walked around a bit. It wasn't unbearably heavy or anything but the bag looked like it was going to explode -__-

[EYJAYJAY]

wow u waste so much money on photography ..

[watcher]

wow u waste so much money on photography ..

haah... a little more and she'll spend almost as much as i did

[erure]

wow u waste so much money on photography ..

You can't even begin to imagine

[negitoro]

I think to regular people, everyone in this thread spent too much money on photography the minute we got a SLR LOL

Aren't we all glad that digital means we can enjoy photography as a hobby without all the film and developing costs?

[EYJAYJAY]

at least my hand doesnt stink after using photoshop and i wont be afraid of a ghost popping up behind me when im alone in the dark room

[d0wne]

at least my hand doesnt stink after using photoshop and i wont be afraid of a ghost popping up behind me when im alone in the dark room

Haha I just saw that Thai movie "Shutter"

[EYJAYJAY]

Haha I just saw that Thai movie "Shutter"

oh god. i remember watching that. i never stepped into a darkroom since then.

[watcher]

You can't even begin to imagine

you might as well just do part time gig's to help pay for your gear. i did it a few times (though not nearly enough to pay for the more expensive stuff). and while ur at it, get some experience by shooting as a backup for any event.