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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Beginner considering a canon 40D for sports photography

« on: February 18, 2013, 10:58:54 PM »

I would like to solicit opinions here.  I shoot a lot of sports pics of my kids.  I'm currently using a rebel T1i which takes great pictures, but I usually miss some great action scenes due to the slow frame rate of the camera.  I was looking for used cameras that would allow me to maintain my lenses (EF-S) and I found a used canon 40D that looks gently used.   The price is great at around $350.  Of course, I would love to have a 7D, but I'm watching my pennies lately and can't afford it today.  So, what would you do?  Would you save up for the 7D or go ahead and not miss this spring season's shots using a 40D?

Thanks.

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Pricewatch Deals / Onone Perfect Photo Suite 7 Premium Deal

« on: January 31, 2013, 07:01:22 PM »

Whether you like OnOne software or not, they are offering their perfect photo suite premium package for $149.99.  If you add the coupon code "PANDP" during check out, it'll drop another $22.50 from the price.

FYI - happy editing!
 

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Software & Accessories / Canon Protective Filter Question

« on: October 16, 2012, 05:18:24 PM »

I just purchased the EF-S 10-22 and EF-S 17-55 lenses and I'm looking to get protective filters for them. I've been reading quite a bit regarding lens filters as, at least for my budget, I have invested quite a bit of money in my new lenses.  The recommendations always come back to B+W and Hoya.  I have found very little in regards to the protective filters made by Canon (or OEM'd - Canon product support said they made them, but not sure if they consider OEMing "making" them), or rather, any filter made by Canon.   Are there any online reviews I can see, or has someone done a comparison between Canon and other brands?   I like to research before I buy and I figure that a Canon product would work best on a Canon product, but it concerns me that most people are purchasing other brands.  What can I say, I over analyze but I'd rather buy right and buy once and not have shoppers remorse.   Any guidance or information on Canon filters is appreciated.

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Software & Accessories / Corel Paintshop Pro and Aftershot

« on: September 12, 2012, 09:36:13 AM »

Hello,
   I've been working with these programs for about a year now, but from what I read most people are using Adobe's products.   Since I'm not that familiar with photoshop or lightroom (i have played with PSE), I'd like to know your opinions on Corel products and if you would recommend transitioning over to Adobe.   I'm learning now, but eventually I would like to turn my hobby into a side business.

I do realize that this is a tough question to ask as there really isn't a right answer, but I still would like to hear the community's opinions.

Thanks.

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Pricewatch Deals / Amazon Deal - buy a camera and get a pixma pro 9000 mark II for free (sort of)

« on: August 19, 2012, 02:39:03 PM »

I saw this on Amazon and wanted to pass this along.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_363804182_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000789931&plgroup=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1SZA578BY76C71PB9YAB&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1389219982&pf_rd_i=B001R4BTIA