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Title: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 14:28:28
Hi All

As the tiltle says.... i am thinking of upgrading my current DSLR to a Canon EOS 50D and was wondering if anyone on here has got one or any experience of trying one....

look forward to your comments :)
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 22 March 2009, 14:59:03
I am in the process of setting up my own business as a photographer. My current camera is a Canon EOS 40D and I think it is a brilliant piece of kit.

I don't think the 50D will be much different  :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 15:06:18
A few people have said that i have spoken to, i am currently using a Canon EOS 10D and a variety of lenses. I have been very pleased with the results from it and that is why i am thinking of another Canon...
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: tunnie on 22 March 2009, 15:21:49
got a Nikon D80 here, with a 18-135mm lens for main use, very happy with it.  :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 15:27:21
i did look at the Nikon's but have so many lenses for the Canon that ruled them out really...
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Debs. on 22 March 2009, 16:46:15
"Anyone into photography".........


......nudge, nudge, wink, wink: say no more! ;D


Sorry; with a question like that, I couldn`t resist a 'Pythonesque' reply! ;)
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 16:55:28
You've obviously seen some of my portfolio's........ ::)
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Christian on 22 March 2009, 16:57:42
Did you say Pornography?


EDIT Photography  :'(  :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Jimbob on 22 March 2009, 19:21:15
Ive got a 20D

Had a play with a friends 50D with the 18-200 IS lens

A nice combo, im very happy with what I have, and to be fair the newer one doesnt really offer me anything I NEED over what I have.

Saying that though, the 10D is quite a bit older and longer in the tooth, and would be a great upgrade.
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 20:06:09
I think i'm going to go into the camera shop i use and have a go with one.... then comes the hard part if i decide to upgrade.... justification to swmbo..... :o
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Gaffers on 22 March 2009, 20:36:32
I havent tried the 40D but I do know that Canon make the best CCDs  :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Moos3h on 22 March 2009, 20:37:56
Had a fondle of a 50D at the weekend, FAB camera
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 20:52:58
Now that sounds disgusting..... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 22 March 2009, 20:53:31
But did it handle well? :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Dodger on 22 March 2009, 21:06:05
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Had a fondle of a 50D at the weekend,

Bet you needed both hands, as well !!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: r1 on 22 March 2009, 21:35:53
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Had a fondle of a 50D at the weekend,

Bet you needed both hands, as well !!!!  ;D ;D ;D


no he didnt it wasnt DD
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: willyboy on 22 March 2009, 21:52:22
Mines a Sony Ericsson with a built in phone :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 March 2009, 21:54:52
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Had a fondle of a 50D at the weekend,

Bet you needed both hands, as well !!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Would rather fondle 50 DD's ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2009, 22:04:11
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Ive got a 20D

Had a play with a friends 50D with the 18-200 IS lens

A nice combo, im very happy with what I have, and to be fair the newer one doesnt really offer me anything I NEED over what I have.

Saying that though, the 10D is quite a bit older and longer in the tooth, and would be a great upgrade.
Sorry Jimbob but I would say your more of a DD like me ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pete Elite on 22 March 2009, 22:14:00
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"Anyone into photography".........


......nudge, nudge, wink, wink: say no more! ;D


Sorry; with a question like that, I couldn`t resist a 'Pythonesque' reply! ;)

       Debs we must think very much alike as until i scrolled down and read what you had written that was exactly what i was going to write(cue weird music) ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 March 2009, 13:55:43
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I havent tried the 40D but I do know that Canon make the best CCDs  :y


I thought Canon bought them in?
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Chris_H on 23 March 2009, 14:52:53
I don't think many people buy on the basis of what is best technically these days unless they're first-timers.  Brand loyalty counts for a lot.

I'm a Pentax diehard but that's partly because they support the lenses I bought in the 70s and 80s!

I would draw your attention to the water/dust seals on the Pentax if you shoot in adverse conditions.

Also, if you use auto-focus, Pentax lenses are very fast at doing it these days.
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2009, 15:21:20
Canon do have the best all round package, excellent lenses, great bodies, good flash guns etc.

I just wish more of the digital units had the eye control focus!
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 23 March 2009, 15:27:06
Must admit the build quality from a Canon is by far the best i have seen... my 10D has served me well since i got it, must have been one of the first to get one when they came out, was only available on special order from Jessops then...
So will be off for a trip to the shop tomorrow if able to and have a try with the 50D...
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2009, 15:29:22
In fact, one of the only reasons I ahve not upgraded to a digital SLR is the lack of a mid rnage Canon with eye control focus to replace my EOS 30!
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: Pippin on 23 March 2009, 15:35:32
That looks a mighty good spec camera for mid range....bet you are getting some excellent results with that... :y
Title: Re: Anyone into photography
Post by: mars on 23 March 2009, 16:18:36
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Did you say Pornography?


EDIT Photography  :'(  :y


I like looking at photos of Abi Titmuss ;) ;D :y