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EOS Bodies / online photo courses...

« on: April 14, 2012, 11:53:31 AM »

Hey Photogs,

Just wondering if anyone has ever taken any online photography courses with institutes such as NY Institute of Photography or the Institute of Photography, etc (or others, if so, which ones).  If so, please tell me of your experiences and input/feebacks.  Thanks!

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EOS Bodies / Finder Mounting Frame...Does anyone uses one?

« on: April 04, 2012, 10:36:33 AM »

Hi All,

I just got myself a 5D Mark II and I'm loving the camera.  But one thing I find somewhat annoying is the smudges that would easily get onto the viewfinder, espeically since my face touches the viewfinder everytime I shoot.  I was wondering if anyone uses a finder mounting frame or anything else for that matter for that or just to protect the viewfinder from easily getting dirty.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks!

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EOS Bodies / going on vacation...need help...

« on: April 03, 2012, 11:27:31 PM »

Hi everyone,

I'm going to Italy in a couple of weeks for vacation.  I'm very excited for this trip!  I look forward to capturing some awesome pictures.  I've upgrade my body recently from a rebel to a 5D Mark II w/the kit lens (24-105).  I need your help on two things:

1) I'm looking for a battery grip...please recommend a quality, compatible battery grip for the 5D Mark II...

2) What's a good cleaning product/solution for the lens?

Thanks!!

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Lenses / Canon lenses vs 3rd parties...

« on: March 30, 2012, 05:25:53 PM »

Hey Photo Folks,

I'm consider new to the photo community...well, at least most recently with intense regained interest.  I bought a Rebel 4 yrs ago and used it just for lesiure.  Recently, I just bought the 5D Mark II and got it w/the kit lens (24-105).  I also have the 50mm 1.8, but is looking to increase my lenses.  Should I buy mainly Canon L lenses or consider 3rd parties, such as Sigma and Tamron, etc.?   Your inputs are much appreciated.  Thanks.

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EOS Bodies / please help...5D Mark II or 7D ??

« on: March 22, 2012, 03:45:17 PM »

Ok, I'm about to buy the 5D Mark II (can't afford Mark III), but have a slight pause and need some advise...

Should I go for the 5D Mark II or 7D?

I've only shot with the Rebel XSI up to this point. 

I'm an amateur but likes shooting landscapes, portraits, and perhaps get into weddings later on when I get bettter. 

Any suggestions?? 

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EOS Bodies / Best Compact Flash Card for Mark II?

« on: March 21, 2012, 03:30:02 PM »

Hi guys, I'm about to get the Mark II, but was wondering which compact flash card would be best for it?

Also, would you recomment a 16 GB, 32 GB or two 16 GB's?

Thanks!

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Lenses / which lens for 5D Mark II?

« on: March 20, 2012, 01:42:47 PM »

Hi everyone, I am going to get the 5D Mark II but not sure which lens to get along with it: 24-70 or 24-105??? (the next lens I'm going to invest in after this will probably be in a year with budget of $1,000 to $2,000).

I'm still an amatuer, and want to focus on landscapes (vacations), and portraits, but with the aim of becoming a wedding photographer.  But at the moment, I'm still learning (w/great interest).

Your feed backs are much appreciated!  Thanks.

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EOS Bodies / Can i sell old gears for 5D Mark II?

« on: March 19, 2012, 03:45:15 PM »

Hi everyone.

I'm looking to upgrade to the 5D Mark II (can't afford the Mark III and don't need it right now), but a bit in a financial strap.  I can use any extra $$ I can get so I was playing with the idea of selling my old gears.  However, I've only owned one DSRL in my life: Rebel XSI, which I bough new when it came out 4 years ago. 

Am I able to sell this:
Rebel XSI with the kits lens (18-55)
Tamron 18-270

Is so, what kind of price can I ask for this?  (all gears are in good condition)

Your feed backs are much appreciated!!  Thanks!

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EOS Bodies / Looking for new Camera body & perhaps new lens

« on: March 17, 2012, 12:40:19 PM »

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.  I'm new to photography.  I got my first DSRL, a Rebel XSI about 4 yrs ago when it first came out.  I never really got into shooting, but for the occasional events, gatherings and vacations.  I've recently become much more interested in photography and wants to become more serious.  I've recently took a local 9 sessions introduction to photography course and have been shooting a lot more.  Months ago, I've flirted with getting a 5D Mark ii previously but when I heard rumors of the Mark iii, I decided to wait.  Now that the Mark iii is released, but with a price I don't want to spend just yet, I'm wondering what I should do and thought inputs from more well versed photographers like yourselves will definitely help.

Should I buy a 5D mark ii (would like to explore full frame), 5D mark iii, or keep shooting with the Rebel.  I'm more interested in still photography, mainly landscapes (vacations), portraits, & if ever good enough, weddings.

As for lens, I have 4.  I just bought the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.  I've been using the Rebel kit lens, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II;   EF 50mmf/1.8 II; and a Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3

If you suggest I get a new body, should I add more lens?  Your input is much appreciated.  Thanks!