|
I'm getting the... lense Camera I've done so much research for it in the last few weeks my heads going to explode so wondering if anyone here could help and recommend. 1. The best (at a good price) SD card so I can record good HD footage too as I will be using it for this alot. 2. Good polarising filters for both standard and wide angle lense pref cheap (Not even sure which sizes I need!). 3. The best places to buy kit and equipment from. Thanks in advance. |
Getting a 600D and need help!
-
NOSAVIOUR 2,845 posts
Seen 3 years ago
Registered 15 years ago -
Nth 3,164 posts
Seen 5 days ago
Registered 12 years agoUsing a circular polariser on a wide lens like the 10-20 isn't advisable as you get a different affect across the image - other guys here might be able to help, maybe square slot in ones are suitable? Dunno.
Try warehouseexpress for pricing, and I always always use Sandisk cards, you'll probably need at least a class 6 or maybe even faster SDHC card for DSLR video - look on Amazon or mymemory.co.uk for good prices. Make sure you have at least 2 cards and using a card reader is faster and more convenient I find than plugging the actual camera in. A recent SD card reader should read SDHC cards OK, older ones won't though.
I'll be a good boy and won't say anything about Sigma's quality control department
-
Nth 3,164 posts
Seen 5 days ago
Registered 12 years agoOh and some people will say get UV filters for the lenses, others like me prefer lens hoods (get cheap copy ones from ebay). -
NOSAVIOUR 2,845 posts
Seen 3 years ago
Registered 15 years agoCheers for advice mate. Don't get me worried about Sigma now I thought I'd nailed the lense down I wanted! -
Nth 3,164 posts
Seen 5 days ago
Registered 12 years agoHenro swears by it. I used to swear at it lol. -
Filters wise it's much cheaper and generally better to get a Cokin (if you're poor) or Lee (if you're rich) set and then just buy different ring adapters for each lens, rather than a whole new set of filters for each lens, especially as screw-ins give you issues with vignetting and such. -
henro_ben 2,393 posts
Seen 5 hours ago
Registered 15 years agoDon't worry about the sigma, it'll be fine.
Polarizer - you will find that with an ultra wide lens it won't fully polarize across the image, as it's such a wide angle. It'll polarize in the centre and not at the edges - it's a fairly smooth transition though. Example here - removed the reflections on the water in the mid ground, but not in the foreground or the rhs.
If you're going to be using filters on different lenses then I suggest you get one of the square filter systems, rather than screw in filters. Cheapest option is cokin - the polarizer is ok (I still use mine), but the other filters can be a bit iffy quality-wise. However lots of people make filters that'll fit the cokin holder. You just need to get an adapter ring to fit your lens and the holder clips on.
Polarizer's aren't cheap btw - you need to get a circular polarizer for a digital camera, not a linear one. Price for the cokin one between £50 - £70 ish. -
NOSAVIOUR 2,845 posts
Seen 3 years ago
Registered 15 years agoCheers for the advice guys has helped loads regarding filters. May hold back see how I get on then look to invest in a set. -
Nth 3,164 posts
Seen 5 days ago
Registered 12 years agoOne more thing, do you really need the 600D? Might be able to get a good deal on the 550D? Just a thought. -
NOSAVIOUR 2,845 posts
Seen 3 years ago
Registered 15 years agoYeah I want the swivel screen so it's easier to record low and high vid and pics from a standing position, plus numerous other small but significant to me features, one being the beginners guide and it being 30% bigger than the 550D for my big hands. -
Nth 3,164 posts
Seen 5 days ago
Registered 12 years ago30% bigger? Sure you're not thinking of the 60D? -
NOSAVIOUR 2,845 posts
Seen 3 years ago
Registered 15 years agoYep the 600D! Approx. 133 x 99.5 x 79.7mm as apposed to 128.8 x 97.3 x 62 mm and 40g heavier. Couple of sites have stated that as 30% bigger, i'm not doing the math. Have held both and prefer the size of it, but then again I'd prefer the size of the 60D or 7D. -
Bump. Trying to help a relation pick a camera, even though I know relatively bugger-all myself. She's starting A-level photography. She was set on a 600D with whatever the standard lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6), mainly because she's familiar with Canon (as am I, for compacts) and wants the swivelly screen.
I've suggested she go for a 650D, mainly because it has the latest processor (DIGIC5) and higher fps in burst mode (she likes motorsport). It costs roughly £100 more.
My question to anyone interested is: Is there any good reason why she shouldn't get either of those two cameras?
I've been looking at prices from this place:
600D
650D -
One last bump before we go buy. Any useful advice welcome. -
Seems a bit over the top for A levels. -
It is a bit, although the way I see it I'd rather she got something to this spec (and price) rather than something that's cheaper that'll seem underspecced if she gets into it. She's been after something with good fps for motorsport anyway. -
superdelphinus 10,507 posts
Seen 4 days ago
Registered 16 years agoI have a 600d and would echo the qs re 550d. How much do you really want a swivel screen etc, 650d do you want autofocus in video -
She's absurdly set on a swivel screen. I lent her my old swivel-screened Canon compact (A620) a while back and that seems to have done it.
Video isn't so important right now, but will be. I've tried to see this from her p.o.v, so whereas touchscreen means little to me, it could be perfect for a smartphone-savvy teen.
Prices I've looked at for a 550d are about £40ish cheaper than a 600d - when in stock. She'd happily pay that for the screen.
Sometimes posts may contain links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. For more information, go here.
