Canon DSLR at Tabblo

Old Lens created by Moabjeeper on Apr 12, 2008:

Moabjeeper said at 7:27 p.m. on Apr 12, 2008:
An EOS 40D owner has told me he ued an old maual focus Zieus lens.
The pictures were great. I tried an old EF on my 40D and no problem.Is the
digital compayibility a myth?

Bob Myers

Pkeener said at 12:46 a.m. on Apr 13, 2008:
I would LOVe to know the answer to this! I have 4 old manual lenses from my F1

Moabjeeper said at 9:36 a.m. on Apr 13, 2008:
They may be great if the mounting matches.

Digital lens vs. 35mm lens created by JeffS on Jan 23, 2007:

JeffS said at 6:21 p.m. on Jan 23, 2007:
I knew there was a difference in focal length between DSLR and 35mm lenses, but I was a little mystified about the relationship. I found some pretty good info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide-angle_lens

Basically, there is a "crop factor" that you can use to convert from DSLR lengths to 35mm lengths; that at least make more sense to those who are used to 35mm lenses.

The crop factor for most Canons is 1.6 (1.5 for Nikon). So, here are some examples of lenses that I found.

30mm == 48mm
50mm == 80mm
85mm == 136mm

Here's a few super-wide zoom lenses I found:

10-20mm == 16-32mm
12-24mm == 19-38mm

In 35mm terms, I always thought of 50mm as the classic "normal" lens and 28mm as the classic wide-angle.

Pkeener said at 9:16 a.m. on Sep 27, 2007:
Thanks Jeff! I have the 17-85mm and like it a lot for a walk around. But it does distort on the wide end. usually have to correct it in post.

Shutter release and Bulb setting... created by JeffS on Jan 22, 2007:

JeffS said at 4:45 p.m. on Jan 22, 2007:
I was checking out some of the "light painting" photos at http://www.lostamerica.com/. In the technique section he notes that he now uses a Canon 20D. I started to do some experimenting myself, but I was unable to set the shutter for longer than 30 seconds. I guess I'll need to crack open the User's Guide.

In any case, I was wondering how best to do a shutter release for a long exposure. In the "old days" you would use a cable release that would hook to the shutter button. On my first digicam (Canon G1), it came with a wireless remote, which was even cooler.

My current method is to use the 2-second self-timer (to minimize shake when pressed) while on a tripod. So far that's worked OK for 30 second exposures or less.

Does anyone use a remote release?
How do you set a "Bulb" release for say 4 minutes?

Just_D said at 6:10 a.m. on Sep 24, 2007:
I've never used one, but you can get fancy remote release's which I believe you can program for long exposures. Example http://www.canon.com.au/products/slr_camera_accessories/remote_controls/1572.html

I think you can also use it for interval shooting (like 1 shot every 30 seconds).

I don't think you can set a bulb exposure for 4 minutes in the camera itself, its just one that for as long as you hold down the shutter release button, the shutter stays open (or a remote release button).

Saras said at 11:36 p.m. on Jun 20, 2008:
I do use a remote release, and I bought it on eBay for about 7 bucks; it works perfectly, and I think I saved myself tons of money purchasing a 3rd party device.

I believe a wireless remote would work for those l-o-n-g exposures.

Don't forget to lock up your mirror before taking any longer exposures.

Sara Canon 20D

Need advice about lenses created by Dave.delay on Dec 20, 2006:

Dave.delay said at 11:27 a.m. on Dec 20, 2006:
This is not a DLSR question, but I couldn't find a better place to ask.

I have a point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot S2 IS. Canon offers two lens accessories: A wide-angle converter and a telephoto converter. I'd like to have both, but they are relatively expensive. You can buy after-market lens & filter sets from other manufacturers for much less money (like $60 instead of > $200). The question is should I buy the Canon lenses? Is there an objective way to compare quality or do you just buy Canon because they have a good rep?

Thanks.

Joaqy said at 8:37 p.m. on Dec 20, 2006:
What other third party lenses do you have in mind?

Dave.delay said at 8:54 p.m. on Dec 20, 2006:
I've been shopping on-line and that's the trouble. The manufacturer is not always obvious. I think one set includes lenses from "Digital Optics". Here's one URL for the product: http://www.digitalinnovationsny.com/items/Item.aspx?itemid=5426777.

JeffS said at 12:00 p.m. on Jan 13, 2007:
I just ordered a Canon S2 IS for myself. I don't think I'm interested in extra lenses yet, but you might also check out Lensmate. They make some nice adapters for Canon digicams, including the S2. http://www.lensmateonline.com/

Pkeener said at 2:53 p.m. on Mar 23, 2007:
I like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
They are mail order, but you can have a great conversation with the reps. Very knowledgeable and the prices are the lowest I have found for Canon.

Akeke said at 1:51 a.m. on Sep 27, 2007:
Hi Dave, I've been using both macro and wide-angle converter to my PowerShot S1 IS. Super!!! Bought them (and adapter) at lensmate. Works really well. See my Bug-tabblos at http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/111284/

Must-have accessories? created by JeffS on Nov 2, 2006:

JeffS said at 3:00 p.m. on Nov 2, 2006:
I have a Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 (TLZ-1) camera bag and a Lowepro waist-belt. This works very well and is comfortable and convenient to wear.

I also recently got an OP/TECH neoprene strap. This makes the camera much more comfortable to wear, over the original strap. It also has quick-release straps.

I just got an OP/TECH neoprene cover. I ordered it online and am not quite sold on it yet. It's not as easy to put on and take off as I would like. But, it does provide more protection than no cover at all.

Are there any other must-have accessories for the DSLR?

Joaqy said at 6:50 p.m. on Nov 2, 2006:
a lens pen!

Jasontengco said at 10:35 p.m. on Nov 2, 2006:
tripod :)

Candieiro said at 3:06 p.m. on Nov 3, 2006:
pricy but worthy IS lens

Fane77 said at 5:31 p.m. on Mar 2, 2007:
very pricy but very worthy L lens

What's your setup? created by Dcs on Oct 31, 2006:

Dcs said at 10:23 p.m. on Oct 31, 2006:
I've got a 20D with a Sigma 18-50 f2.8, Sigma 30mm f1.4, 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8

Jasontengco said at 2:34 a.m. on Nov 1, 2006:
350D with 18-55mm, and a 50mm 1.8 :)

Joaqy said at 3:27 a.m. on Nov 1, 2006:
350d & 400d: 17-85USM IS, canon 60mm macro, canon 50mm 1.4, 75-300 USM IS, tokina 12-24 f4, 430EX speedlight, manfroto tripod, circ polarizers.

JeffS said at 6:45 p.m. on Nov 1, 2006:
I've got a 20D with an 18-50 lens. I've also got a Canon SD230 (old with a broken LCD) and SD600 (brand new today). I used to have a Canon G1, but it disappeared a few years ago.

MadFalcon said at 5:14 a.m. on Nov 10, 2006:
Canon 400D with 18-55mm kit lens, 50mm/f1.8, 35-105mm, Speedlite 380EX, Canon T50 Film SLR, Cybershot P100, and lastly, a long wishlist of lenses... hehehe

Dr.Garibaldi said at 3:37 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
A proud owner of a 350D along with the stock 18-55mm f3.5-4.5 USM II, a EF 55-200mm USM II f4.5 and the qwesome (for the money spent) EF 50mm f 1.8.
I am currently testing the fabulous EF 100-400mm L IS wich proved to be beyond imagination! A LowePro AW 2 photobag to wrap everything (except the enormous 100-400, which came with its own housing).

Fane77 said at 6:22 a.m. on Mar 12, 2007:
Canon 350D with 18-55 kit lens, Sigma 70-300 f4-5,6 APO DG Macro, Canon 70-200 f4 L USM (a very good choice), a lot of filters, Manfroto tripod, Tamrac backpak, close up lens, cleaning kit, batery grip, great desire to take pics and very litle time.

Fane77 said at 6:25 a.m. on Mar 12, 2007:
O and yes the wish list is larger every day... hahahahaha

Pkeener said at 3:02 p.m. on Mar 23, 2007:
Well, I aspire to all your levels of ownership. I have a Rebel XT and upgraded the kit lens to a 17-85 f4-5.6 IS. I am buying a prime 85mm f1.8 and test drove the 70-200 f4 USM, still deciding on that. Really want the L series, but lots of $$$. I also have a non-slr Canon powershot 550 elph, which is in my purse or car at all times.

Just_D said at 6:16 a.m. on Sep 24, 2007:
I've got a 30d, EOS 17-85mm IS USM, EOS 50mm f1.4 USM, EOS 70-200mm f4L IS USM, EOS 430EX flash, Manfroto tripod, and a Tamrac Expedition 4 back pack.

Photosfornow said at 11:49 a.m. on Jul 11, 2008:
I shot the tabblo "12$ Cup of Coffee" with the Canon G9 I keep this camera with me almost all the time just in case, one never knows if there is going to be an earthquake or such. I carry a full camera bag, a 30D in my car at all the times. I am very happy w/the G9 it's quite a camera for its small size.

Grandbrother said at 6:24 p.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
I've got the standard canon digital rebel xti with a few basic lenses, plus my new macro lens, a canon 100mm f/2.8. I'll be getting some extension tubes for it soon so that I can get shots of a mosquito's taste buds if I so desire. And I'd really like a better zoom lens for nature photography....




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