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[brerwolfe]

If you put it on eBay, make sure to put up the Super Bowl pics and sell up that you used the camera there, sports nuts might pay extra.

hahahaha! i can be all, this camera was on the field at the super bowl!! or, this camera was touched by security on the field at the super bowl!!

but really, posting pics that i've taken with it is probably not a bad idea. i can even throw around the "amateur" title ad say shit like, "if i can do it, so can you.."

 

[Fireye]

There's the Sigma 30 f/1.4 (at around $450). Its supposed to be nearly as good as Canons 35L but its only usable on an APS-C camera.

As far as the Canon offerings, I've read and seen good things from the 28mm but the only real advantage you would be getting from it over the kit lens is a 1 1/2 stop larger aperture. Also, I don't know first hand but I would think that it may be sharper than a kit lens at f/2.8 (being that its able to stop down). Things would normalize at f/4-f/5.6.

Here are some links to user samples

Canon 28/1.8
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141692

Sigma 30/1.4
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141274

If you don't need the speed from larger apertures, I would get what Scorcho suggested. That or the Tokina or Canon offerings (the Tokina is actually the fastest of the bunch at f/2.8 constant aperture).

Thanks for the headsup on the Sigma, it is pretty tempting. Also, not sure if anyone else uses this resource, but I've been reading review after review of various lenses here:
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos

I like the way their results are displayed consistantly across all reviews, though I do wish they had more 15MP reviews.

 

[ErnieMcCracken]

Just got a new lens for my D90 (which is also new btw). Got the 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR. Now I'm deciding for my next lens. I'm looking at the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR and Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX. I think I'm leaning towards the Tokina at this point but wanted to see if anyone had any experience w/ it (I like to hear GAF's opinion!). It seems to get good reviews from what I've read up on it and I know it doesn't have a very wide range but it would fit in nicely w/ what I'm looking at (11-16, 16-85 & 70-300) and the price is nice for a 2.8 wide ($600).

If anyone is looking for a D40 I am selling mine w/ the kit lens, 55-200 VR and a Nikon bag. PM me if interested (will send pics as needed). I've only had it since Dec. 08 and it is in excellent condition. It'll go up on eBay soon otherwise.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'm looking at the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR

This one's pretty good considering the price. It loses its utility in low light, though.

 

[Prez]

Need your help again, GAF. Does this sound good?

Canon 300D
18-55 Kit Lens
EF 35-70 1:3.5-4.5 A with Cokinlight Skylight 1A filter
EF 90-300 1:4.5-5.6 with lens hood EW-60C
Second battery

For €300. Not sure about this.

 

[mrkgoo]

Need your help again, GAF. Does this sound good?

Canon 300D
18-55 Kit Lens
EF 35-70 1:3.5-4.5 A with Cokinlight Skylight 1A filter
EF 90-300 1:4.5-5.6 with lens hood EW-60C
Second battery

For €300. Not sure about this.

Disregarding the actual value, the lenses are unremarkable and I would really suggest at least the 350d and onwards. The 300d was a landmark digital camera for a consumer, but as the first of its kind it is really slow and even larger than the 350d. Slow meaning viewing images takes a few seconds moving between - you know like how slow all the early digital cameras were.

 

[Prez]

Disregarding the actual value, the lenses are unremarkable and I would really suggest at least the 350d and onwards. The 400d was a landmark digital camera for a consumer, but as the first of its kind it is really slow and even larger than the 350d. Slow meaning viewing images takes a few seconds moving between - you know like how slow all the early digital cameras were.

I guess I'll go for that €100 300D then. I've been looking for a 350D for days, but all the sellers are such rip-offs (€300 and upwards) and there's no talking about the price either.

 

[mrkgoo]

I guess I'll go for that €100 300D then. I've been looking for a 350D for days, but all the sellers are such rip-offs (€300 and upwards) and there's no talking about the price either.

Well, I was trying to discourage from the 300D. It's not that it was a bad camera at the time, but I feel there was a leap in tech to the 350D and onwards.

I'd just say the €100 spent on such an aging camera is kind of unproductive, as you'd likely move on very soon after that. Just my opinion of course.

I didn't see the 18-55 lens - that's not a well regarded lens but it is a bit more useful. I wouldn't pay €200 for those three lenses anyway.

As I said, I was disregarding value. If you have no other option and you don't mind spending extra to get something to play with, then go for it. I'd still recommend getting some thing slightly newer, even if it costs a bit more.

 

[Prez]

I'll look up more on the improvements on the 350D, but I'm really not paying €300 for a body. Speed of viewing images is the least of my worries. I'm used to slow speeds.

With the leftover money I could buy a much better lens. What would be best for $250 second hand? I'll be focusing on architecture in daylight mostly.

 

[mrkgoo]

I'll look up more on the improvements on the 350D, but I'm really not paying €300 for a body. Speed of viewing images is the least of my worries. I'm used to slow speeds.

With the leftover money I could buy a much better lens. What would be best for $250 second hand? I'll be focusing on architecture in daylight mostly.

Obviously, we all have different needs. If you really want the 300D and don't think you'll mind, then go for it.

For architecture shots, it really depends on what type of ARchitecture shots and where you'll be.

Chances are you'll want a wide angle lens, starting at about 18mm. On a budget, any lens even the kit lens like the EF-S 18-55mm is a good starting point (like the one you mentioned in your bundle). They tend to be poor performers for more demanding needs, but for static shots in light, you can close the aperture down which improves sharpness and image quality.

There are three versions of this lens:
EFS 18-55
EFS18-55 II (an updated version)
EFS18-55 IS (the most modern, and best optically).

These are all budget kit lenses, so you shouldn't expect to pay much for them as they are plentiful, and generally, no-one wants them. The latest IS (Image Stabilisation) is actually mean to pretty good and has IS. I'm not sure what it's worth, but probably at least double of the others.

I have the MkII version, and it's actually pretty nice at f/8.0 (lacks the punchy colour of more expensive lenses, but pretty sharp).

If you're deadest on the 300D, consider that original package and the price of the 18-55.


If you want to spend more, you're looking at several hundred dollars to get <24mm lenses (US$700 for 17-40, US$1100 for 17-55 IS, US$800 for EFs10-22). Fixed focal length lenses are often cheap and high optical quality, but any less than 20mm are professional quality ('L') and go into the thousands.

The main issue is that the digital cameras have smaller sensor than 35mm, and as such, ultra wide angle lenses are hard to come by cheaply, so the kit 18-55 lenses are a good budget option to get that wide.

 

[Prez]

Thanks! Great advice!

The thing is, I'm really low on budget and I found a 300D with a slight flash problem for €100, which is a steal compared to the average 300D price. I don't really mind old tech anyway, and I figure the 300D made many beginners happy years ago.

I will probably upgrade when I have the money. Saving is not an option right now really. I'll have to wait a couple months to get enough money, but by then I'll be too busy with my studies for another few months. I'm not going to wait.

 

[tino]

I'll look up more on the improvements on the 350D, but I'm really not paying €300 for a body. Speed of viewing images is the least of my worries. I'm used to slow speeds.

With the leftover money I could buy a much better lens. What would be best for $250 second hand? I'll be focusing on architecture in daylight mostly.

For your budget check out the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4. It's pretty cheap for a "mid-tier" normal zoom.

A step up from these mid-tier lenses would be the constant f/2.8 top-tier normal zoom. Even the 3rd party ones start out from $500-600 and up. But you can check out the old used full frame f/2.8 zooms. For example, Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX. You can get one for $200-250. I like their build quality better than the Sigma old lenses.

 

[mattiewheels]

They're all good. Just go with the ergonomics or system you feel most comfortable with. Do note, however, that the entry and mid levels cameras have smaller sensors than 35mm. This will affect how your image compares with film.

Thanks. So if I want a true 35mm digital camera, what models do Canon make that don't cost a ridiculous amount?

 

[Chorazin]

Thanks. So if I want a true 35mm digital camera, what models do Canon make that don't cost a ridiculous amount?

None, AFAIK. 35mm is still stupid expensive, from every camera maker.

 

[mattiewheels]

None, AFAIK. 35mm is still stupid expensive, from every camera maker.

Ok, so a good starter Canon it is. Is there a starter from Canon that everyone agrees on as being the best?

 

[BlueTsunami]

Thanks. So if I want a true 35mm digital camera, what models do Canon make that don't cost a ridiculous amount?

You can easily find a used Canon 5D for $1200. As far as new? You'll be looking at spending $2K

 

[Futureman]

How much do you want to spend?

You can get a 5D body, which has a full frame 35mm equivalent sensor, for around $1,100 used. The 5D and 5DII are my favorite cameras EVER.

 

[Rentahamster]

You can easily find a used Canon 5D for $1200. As far as new? You'll be looking at spending $2K

Yeah, used 5D would be your best bet. It's still a very very good camera.

 

[mattiewheels]

How much do you want to spend?

You can get a 5D body, which has a full frame 35mm equivalent sensor, for around $1,100 used. The 5D and 5DII are my favorite cameras EVER.

I don't need anything of extremely high quality, since the first 35mm film camera I ever had was a clunker that got the job done and I still loved its quirks. If I bought, say, a $500 or $600 Canon SLR, would I get something that's a HUGE leap over their point and shoots?

I also see a 5D body on ebay for $710 with minutes to go, I suppose that's a fantastic deal there.

 

[BlueTsunami]

I don't need anything of extremely high quality, since the first 35mm film camera I ever had was a clunker that got the job done and I still loved its quirks. If I bought, say, a $500 or $600 Canon SLR, would I get something that's a HUGE leap over their point and shoots?

I also see a 5D body on ebay for $710 with minutes to go, I suppose that's a fantastic deal there.

The 5D is supposed to have very good IQ and has what some call "fat pixels" that supposedly gives it a unique rendition (sensor isn't as dense as the newer crop sensors or the 5DMKII). Better yet is the largish Viewfinder.

As far as $700 for a used 5D, definitely beware for impossibly good deals (doubly so since 5D's are known for having mirror problems). If it is legit though and its a used 5D with a moderate amount of actuations, I would get it. $700 is typical for a used 40D.

 

[mrkgoo]

I don't need anything of extremely high quality, since the first 35mm film camera I ever had was a clunker that got the job done and I still loved its quirks. If I bought, say, a $500 or $600 Canon SLR, would I get something that's a HUGE leap over their point and shoots?

I also see a 5D body on ebay for $710 with minutes to go, I suppose that's a fantastic deal there.

The three primary factors for wanting an dSLR over a P&S:

1) Larger sensor. This means optics are such that you are able to get narrower depth of field effects, leading to that look where you can get your subject in focus and have th background blur away much more readily. This is the characteristic 'look' of an SLR over a P&S. You can do it with smaller sensors, but it's harder to achieve and the effect is less pronounced given equal framing.

2) Larger sensor. This means larger pixels, which means more accurate light capturing, which means less noise, which means better lowlight capabilities.

3) Interchangeable lenses. You can get much better optics and specialised lenses.

Some fringe benefits:

Optical viewfinder that is 'through the lens'. Means you can see what you're shooting and how you're shooting. LCD can be hard to seen in daylight. Also, by holding the camera to your face, you enjoy much better stabilisation.

Depending on the models you're comparing over, much better controls and options for manual shooting. This includes focus/zoom rings, dials, configurability and so on.

Accessories such as flashes, remotes, etc are more standardised making a dSLR a little bit more extensible.

Battery life: Larger batteries combined with not using the LCD during shooting means you typically get 600-1000 shots per charge.

RAW editing. While not exclusive to dSLRs, only a few P&S cameras allow you to access the RAW image data. Most of the professional photos you've seen in magazines have been processed to get the best out of the captures, and while JPEGS can be edited, it's better to work with the RAW data rather than finalised pixel editing.

Some disadvantages:

The high end gear is very expensive (although you don't need it to see a lot of the benefits).

Size and weight. Less portable, you won't have it on you as often, and even if you do, sometimes it's a hassle to just 'whip it out'.

Movie modes, if available, are less accessible (often lack tracking focus etc.). This will change as tech improves.

 

[-Rogue5-]

Pretty big news if you're into video/film; looks like Zeiss is appealing to the masses and the HDSLR "revolution" (or "fad", if you're on the opposite side of the fence).

Zeiss Compact Primes...

Basically cineglass and design (focus and aperture) but with interchangable mounts -- EOS and PL at launch, but potential for more in the future. Supposedly pretty cheap too; apparently the set of 6 primes is $20,000, which isn't that bad when compared to other cineglass.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Pretty big news if you're into video/film; looks like Zeiss is appealing to the masses and the HDSLR "revolution" (or "fad", if you're on the opposite side of the fence).

Zeiss Compact Primes...

Basically cineglass and design (focus and aperture) but with interchangable mounts -- EOS and PL at launch, but potential for more in the future. Supposedly pretty cheap too; apparently the set of 6 primes is $20,000, which isn't that bad when compared to other cineglass.

Oh my! The build and markers look sick. I would be contempt with their regular still primes but those look to add another level of sophistication and optical quality over their regular still lens. Some people have clamored for Zeiss glass that is more expensive which would allow Zeiss to not have to compromise, these seem to be it.

 

[tino]

Pretty big news if you're into video/film; looks like Zeiss is appealing to the masses and the HDSLR "revolution" (or "fad", if you're on the opposite side of the fence).

Zeiss Compact Primes...

Basically cineglass and design (focus and aperture) but with interchangable mounts -- EOS and PL at launch, but potential for more in the future. Supposedly pretty cheap too; apparently the set of 6 primes is $20,000, which isn't that bad when compared to other cineglass.

So basically Zeiss couldn't be bothered to make EF mount lenses. They pick a mount with the longest flange distance and put an adapter on it and sell it as a EF mount lens.

 

[BlueTsunami]

So basically Zeiss couldn't be bothered to make EF mount lenses. They pick a mount with the longest flange distance and put an adapter on it and sell it as a EF mount lens.

There are no EF mount Cine lenses but they've already fully rolled out Manual Focus Still lenses for EF (18/4.5, 21/2.8, 28/2, 35/2, 50/1.4, 50/2, 85/1.4, and 100/2).

 

[-Rogue5-]

BlueTsunami gets it.... Those upcoming Zeiss Compact Primes offer huge benefits for motion. You can still get regular still Zeiss ZFs and ZEs (which are the EF mount Zeiss that BT is referring to) for stills-only cameras, but the new compact primes have things like 14-blade aperture, 300deg focus ring, and glass that's up to cine standards...

I mean, integrated gearing and scaling is pretty friggen important. All cine focusing is done to a standard so a focus puller could go from one camera to another and still hit the same focal marks, regardless of the lenses used... with still lenses it's all over the map (nikon might have an 180deg focus ring, Canon might be 120deg for their 50L but 140deg for their 24L, etc.).

I'm not sure how much better the glass will be for stills (I'm sure they will be, but it may be negligible), but from a video/motion standpoint there's a lot that makes these lenses (and other cine lenses in general) superior. Plus, I mean, if you get this glass you're pretty much set for life as you're NOT limited to just EOS camera mounts. Of course, they're looking to be about $3000 a pop, compared to the $1000-1500 of Zeiss stills, but $3000 is like half the price of other Cineglass.

 

[lostzenfound]

Thinking about getting in to Lomography and picking up the Diana F+. Anyone play with these toys? Are they fun, or fun for a week then they get shelved?

 

[mattiewheels]

Thank you so much, mckgoo.

Mind if I ask which Canon you'd reccommend for someone looking for all those benefits, preferably less than $600?

 

[lbcyalater]

finaly went and ordered the canon 85mm 1.8, should be arriving today!

 

[Timbuktu]

So finally replaced my broken D90 (rain) like-for-like with the insurance vouchers, deciding against upgrading to D300s since I don't shoot sports or action often enough to justify the cost only for a better build. Instead I went for an overdue purchase of the 35mm f1.8G DX and a better tripod. If I do make the leap, it would be to FX or a Hasselblad film camera.

 

[mrkgoo]

Thank you so much, mckgoo.

Mind if I ask which Canon you'd reccommend for someone looking for all those benefits, preferably less than $600?

Canon has several tiers with different naming conventions:

Canon EOS xxxxD (us =xs) is the entry entry level. Less features and slightly less robust build, but a more affordable body.

CanonEOS xxxD (us = xt, xti, xsi etc) is canons traditional entry level. Packed with features, it's really capable of a lot.

Canon EOS xxD is the higher end camera. Image quality isn't a huge deal greater than the lower models but you get a few more robust features such as better viewfinder, processing an mechanical functions (improved af, fps, etc) magnesium construction, better controls and so on.

Canon xD are split up into differernt series again, buy typically reserved for high enthusiasts to professional. Features such as full frame sensors, advanced af and tracking and so on.

They're all good cameras and you he what you pay for for the most part.

I suggest for the price, go for the xxxD series. The numbering convention start at 300D, with each new generation within the tier rising by 50 (350D (Xt), 400D (XTi), 450D (XSi), 500D (T1i), 550D (T2i)). The latest release (550D/T2i) has not even come out, but expect the previous generations (which came out with 12-18 months in between) to drop in price. This range typically goes for high 100s range - example a 500D is currently $720 on Amazon, with a 450D at $500. With the release of the 550D, expect the models to eventually drop down a tier in price.

With each generation, typically you get a few additional features (mp, video, LCD etc), but image quality and general functions change only a little. Quality of the images, aside from MP is fairly comparable, with high iso also slightly improving with each generation.

finaly went and ordered the canon 85mm 1.8, should be arriving today!

I love this lens. How much does it go for here? I bought mine second hand.

 

[lbcyalater]

I love this lens. How much does it go for here? I bought mine second hand.

Uck, seems like alot more than about a year ago...I paid $375 on amazon

 

[Chorazin]

Thinking about getting in to Lomography and picking up the Diana F+. Anyone play with these toys? Are they fun, or fun for a week then they get shelved?

Wow. I had to look this up and holy crap the description of the camera and the philosophy sounds soooooo pretentious.

But the pictures are pretty cool, and it looks pretty easy to replicate in Photoshop though, maybe try doing that before you buy?

 

[mrkgoo]

Uck, seems like alot more than about a year ago...I paid $375 on amazon

Yeah prices shot up due to the Japanese exchange rate.

But be thankful. I bought mine for about US$350 second hand (it did come with a hood and bag). That's because this lens comes in at NZ$800 new, which is about US$560.

Hmm, I should buy more lenses before I head back :lol

 

[BlueTsunami]

Wow. I had to look this up and holy crap the description of the camera and the philosophy sounds soooooo pretentious.

But the pictures are pretty cool, and it looks pretty easy to replicate in Photoshop though, maybe try doing that before you buy?

Some people like the unpredictable nature of some Lomo cameras, plus its Medium Frame (though, I'm not sure if that matters if the optics suck). I'm personally also into that beatup dirty look but that is probably more attributed to certain film personalities and high ISO. Also, yep, you can easily create the look in Photoshop and there's also a plugin devoted to simulating the look of film (Exposure 2). Grain 4 Life!

 

[koam]

Just ordered my T2i with a 18-135 lens. Got a sweet deal on it too. Can't wait, my first Dslr.

 

[lbcyalater]

Yeah prices shot up due to the Japanese exchange rate.

But be thankful. I bought mine for about US$350 second hand (it did come with a hood and bag). That's because this lens comes in at NZ$800 new, which is about US$560.

Hmm, I should buy more lenses before I head back :lol

yeah why not lol, go buy the new 100mm macro

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Just ordered my T2i with a 18-135 lens. Got a sweet deal on it too. Can't wait, my first Dslr.

how much was it if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Spasm]

Just ordered my T2i with a 18-135 lens. Got a sweet deal on it too. Can't wait, my first Dslr.

I just barely got a T1i. Great camera, but I wish I would have waited since the T2i doesn't have gimped video.

Preorder, right? When's it come out?

 

[tino]

Wow. I had to look this up and holy crap the description of the camera and the philosophy sounds soooooo pretentious.

But the pictures are pretty cool, and it looks pretty easy to replicate in Photoshop though, maybe try doing that before you buy?

Its not that bad. I sometimes go to flickr and open a lomo stream and play the slideshow in the background.

The primary unique thing about lomo photography is how expensive it is to shoot and develop one 645 silde. So you have to think hard about it before you press the shutter.

Another thing is that's not that easy to duplicate the vignette. You see the vignette is analogue. The vignette you make on Photoshop is too perfect. I use Photoshop to make vignette all the time. The plug in I use is very good its called Bokeh, but a la you can tell its different from the lomo "feel".

 

[Chorazin]

Its not that bad. I sometimes go to flickr and open a lomo stream and play the slideshow in the background.

The primary unique thing about lomo photography is how expensive it is to shoot and develop one 645 silde. So you have to think hard about it before you press the shutter.

Another thing is that's not that easy to duplicate the vignette. You see the vignette is analogue. The vignette you make on Photoshop is too perfect. I use Photoshop to make vignette all the time. The plug in I use is very good its called Bokeh, but a la you can tell its different from the lomo "feel".

It costs a lot? That seems contradictory to their whole philosophy of "take it everywhere and shoot whatever." Can you just drop a roll off at a drug store or is this something you need a darkroom for?

 

[chaostrophy]

Thinking about getting in to Lomography and picking up the Diana F+. Anyone play with these toys? Are they fun, or fun for a week then they get shelved?

If you want to get into "analogue photography", I bet you could pick up a nice used 35mm SLR with lens for about $100. Shoot with the lens wide open for the dreamy look. And this setup would have the little side benefit of being able to make technically superb photos when you wanted to.

 

[tino]

It costs a lot? That seems contradictory to their whole philosophy of "take it everywhere and shoot whatever." Can you just drop a roll off at a drug store or is this something you need a darkroom for?

You can only develop black and white yourself. Color film need to be send out to develop and scan. Film scanner are very expensive for good ones so you have to pay for the scan to. And a roll of 120 film cost 2-3 bucks. You can only take 9 or so photos out of it. It will end up costing you 2-3 bucks for one image.

 

[brerwolfe]

i'm going nuts. yesterday was take your baby to work day, so i brought this with me...

i ordered my 2nd lens last night.. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM off amazon.... i wanted to get the speedlite 430ex flash, a cam bag, an 8gb cf card, and a 2nd battery (some reason thought the battery grip came with one... i don't buy off amazon, like, ever) but i apparently ran out of money... the super bowl took out $600 in taxes from my paycheck, so i have less than i initially planned on.

i posted my d40x on craiglist for $700 and took Chorazin's advive about including pics with the listing. hopefully i can get at least $500 out of it so i can "finish" my setup!!

 

[mrklaw]

you don't do things by half... 7D, battery grip, first lens bought is a 70-200 2.8L IS...

Can I be your friend?


I'd like some impressions when you've had time to settle down with it - especially with the 70-200. I haven't had a DSLR for a while and I'm torn between a 7D (primarily for new metering/AF module) and the new 550d (for the metering and to save money). I don't use it *seriously* but I'd like the new AF for airshows etc where the tracking should help.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'd like some impressions when you've had time to settle down with it - especially with the 70-200. I haven't had a DSLR for a while and I'm torn between a 7D (primarily for new metering/AF module) and the new 550d (for the metering and to save money). I don't use it *seriously* but I'd like the new AF for airshows etc where the tracking should help.

Are you going to go to that many airshows, and do you really need to spend the money?

Lower end cameras can take decent shots. You probably won't get as many keepers, but you'll still do okay.

 

[mrklaw]

Are you going to go to that many airshows, and do you really need to spend the money?

Lower end cameras can take decent shots. You probably won't get as many keepers, but you'll still do okay.

no, no and I know

Like many prosumer cameras, its not a question of whether I *need* the 7D over the 550d, its balancing my *want* over my *wallet*. I had a 350d, then 40D and then 50D. Like the form factor of the 40D, regretting jumping on the 50D as it wasn't a noticable step up. Not sure I'd want to lose the rear dial or the smaller size of the 550d.

If the 60D came out it'd be an easier question for me to answer.

Realistically I'd pair it with some nice but not exotic glass, and then rent some good glass for the odd airshow etc. My 100-400 was a little overkill as it lived in my cupboard most of the year.

 

[tino]

After a few times outing you will start wondering why did you buy such a heavy lens.

 

[brerwolfe]

After a few times outing you will start wondering why did you buy such a heavy lens.

nah, i'm 6'7" and 275lbs and enjoy big things that look like they belong in my hands.

a facebook friend posted this picture of me photographing annika sorenstam:

i commented:
my new camera would make me look like i belong in that picture.

someone else commented:
you literally look like a giant in a world of tiny people and tiny cameras.

i don't want to see those comments (but i did giggle...). i want a camera and lens that fits my frame. and i'm halfway there!

 

[tino]

Heh. OK I will give you that. Next time you see a Panasonic GF-1, try to take a picture with the camera in your hands.