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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Only 1 lens

« on: December 10, 2012, 08:53:42 PM »

In terms of bang per buck for what you are doing (portraits, growing family, and landscape) I think a used Canon 7D is a good option.  You also then have access to more the compact / lower cost EF-S lenses.

I have owned all of the 1Ds series and 5D series (waiting for Canon's response to Nikon), but I also keep a 7D house and it performs amazing well. 

With the introduction of new cameras recently you might find a good deal on a quality used 7D.  Avoid the base kit lens however.  The 15-85mm is pretty good quality however.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Need advise on macro rails and macro extension tubes

« on: November 04, 2012, 01:05:05 PM »

Really Right Stuff redesigned their macro rails a few years back - the newer design is really excellent.  If you find one used make sure it is the later edition.  I have used the RRS rails with the 100mm and also the collared 180mm macro.  Very stable and smooth, but not cheap.

http://reallyrightstuff.com/Items.aspx?code=MACRO&key=cat

I have used both Kenko and Canon extension tubes.  Both have worked fine.