Canon EOS Rebel T2i purchased!

[aschmidt]

I've been an artist for the majority of my life, but the past couple years I grew tired of it and dropped art all together. I figured I'd start back up with a different medium this time -- photography. I did my research and decided Canon's new T2i addition to the EOS collection would be a perfect fit for me, but I had to get some goodies with it first. Afterall, I can't shoot with just a camera body. ;) My list is as follows:

- Canon EOS Rebel T2i
- Canon 430EX II external flash
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens
- Manfrotto 190XDB aluminum tripod
- 8GB SD memory card

I know there's quite a few photographers on here, so let's see your guys' arsenal of photography gear!

[MikeDE]

Very nice....50mm f/1.4, sweet. Picked up a virtually brand new 17-40L f/4 w/ hood last night for an insane price. Here's my list:

-EOS 450D/Xsi w/ Opteka Battery Grip
-Speedlite 430exII
-Canon 17-40L f/4
-50mm f/1.8 II
-Canon 55-250 f/4-5.6
-EOS 10D(shutter act. unknown)
-Canon 18-55mm kit lens(modded to go on 10D)
-Sigma 28-80 & 70-300 Macros f/4-5.6, they came with the 10D
-I use a Canon EG200 backpack($35 @ Amazon) for daily use/storage.

That's about it....

[aschmidt]

Sexy L lens bud. Do you have any shots taken with it I can see? That Canon backpack is awesome for the price! I just ordered one. :)

[Erik]

So far I have:

Nikon D300s
50mm f/1.4
18-200 f/3.5-5.6

[MikeDE]

Sexy L lens bud. Do you have any shots taken with it I can see? That Canon backpack is awesome for the price! I just ordered one. :)

Just got it last night, has no filter, which=incomplete weather/dust sealing. I'm paranoid so I haven't taken it outside yet. And yeah, that backpack is pretty nice, needs a rain cover then i'm set.
When I get my Touring on the road(and respectable-looking) i'll do a mini-photoshoot with It and the Seta.

BTW-sexy headlamp-wipers bud.

[Ryan Stewart]

Dont put a filter on it unless you need a specific effect. Putting a cheaper, flat piece of glass on top of an expensive piece of glass that some poor Japanese guys have spent months minimizing CA and flare is a crime. Get one and put it on when you are in a sandstorm. Besides, that camera body is more of an intrusion risk than anything on the lens.


I have:

Nikon D300s
Tokina 11-16/2.8
Tokina 16-50/2.8
Nikon 50/1.4
Samyang 85/1.4
Nikon 80-200/2.8 AFS
SB-800
SB600 x2
Couple of manfrotto tripods and a monopod.

It is all carried with a Dell D420 in a Kata R3 backpack.

And a bunch of random crap: remotes, cables, light stands and umbrellas.

[Mike325]

You guys have some nice gear.

What I have right now:

Rebel 350D (XT)
Stock glass

That is actually it lol. I am just starting out in the world of photography, been taking a few classes at school and like it a lot. Another expensive hobby, but it is really fun and lets you be creative.

[MikeDE]

Thanks Ryan Stewart, like I said, i'm paranoid. But I do see what you're saying.

[noE30]

Not much as I'm new to the photography game/ completely broke
canon xsi w/ kit lens
sigma 10-20 wide angle
cheap ebay remote and a shitty tripod ( need to replace that soon)

[daniel]

So far I have:

Nikon D300s
50mm f/1.4
18-200 f/3.5-5.6

wtf did you steal my shit

lol

i have that plus an sb800.

wishlist:
sigma 10-20
nikkor 70-200
nikkor 85
good tripod

and for the record, i'm in the "always have a high quality UV filter on your lens" camp.

[Stephen]

Sony a300
18-70mm
55-200mm
2 Vivtar 285 flashes
And misc. acessories

[Ryan Stewart]

Thanks Ryan Stewart, like I said, i'm paranoid. But I do see what you're saying.

Just leave the lens hood on. Its the best impact protection you can get (you get NIL from a filter) and it actually increases contrast and decreases flare, the exact opposite of what a filter will do. I actually use a clear glass filter to help induce flare and reduce contrast when I want it.

Have had an SLR since 1993, never rocked a filter unless I knew I needed one (heavy rain, sand, salt, chemicals etc) and no scratched lenses yet.

If you are going to put one on there dont get a UV filter, those are just cheap marketing tools. Just get Nikon's or BWs clear glass protection filter. They are expensive but will reduce contrast and increase flare the least.

[Stephen]

^ Solid advice. Im super paranoid about lenses but always just use a lens hood, and replacing the lens cap when i can.


Also, We need an official photography thread.

[crunk3]

Nikon D80
Nikon F80
Nikon D90
nikon 28-85mm i think
nikon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6
nikon 18-200mm 3.5-5.6
nikon 50mm 1.4
nikon 10.5mm 2.8
nikon SB-600
Nikon battery grip
Nikon IR remote
Nikon corded remote
Manfrotto 190XDB aluminum tripod
then a slew of filters
uv, PL, IR r72, Skylight, Nikon Yellow, and a few others
then various point and shoots
then like 36gb of SD memory cards

[Mike325]

Also, We need an official photography thread.

This. I would start it, but I am a noob at photography and have no place getting this thing going.