Canon 550D - Page 7

FB008 · 27th February 2010, 2:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mred32

Not much to brag about ... its a 500D with a few more pickles ...

That's what she said!

Psychotik · 27th February 2010, 3:03 PM

5 available - $960 posted

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/IN-STOCK-Cano...item48359917de

hlokk · 27th February 2010, 3:07 PM

To answer my own q's (in case anyone else wondering):

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Originally Posted by hlokk

Also, one thing I thought was a little odd from using a 1000d, does anyone know whether live mode works in portrait?

Yup. All modes it seems.

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Originally Posted by hlokk

Also, any difference in contrast focusing?

Yup. New button for live view. Half press the shutter to focus (plus exposure as per normal). Maybe theres still a way to enable it on the 1000d? Seems pretty fast on the contrast focusing too (but diff lens, so needs more checking).

Screen is nice and sharp, looks awesome.

Psychotik · 27th February 2010, 8:51 PM

Worth the upgrade when compared to the 500D?

Reading the dpreview article it seems that it might be worth it. What are other peoples thoughts on the issue? Seems cheap enough to make the upgrade, while the 500D is still worth something.

Asteroid · 27th February 2010, 10:29 PM

Why on earth would you upgrade from a 500D? I'm sure there would be a more useful way to blow a couple of hundred dollars; 50/f1.8, tripod, filters maybe.

Psychotik · 27th February 2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Asteroid

Why on earth would you upgrade from a 500D? I'm sure there would be a more useful way to blow a couple of hundred dollars; 50/f1.8, tripod, filters maybe.

Only filter I want is an ND400. Got the rest of that. Was just wondering if its worth it or not...

In your opinion I'd say no

jetbeau · 28th February 2010, 7:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cvidler

And lacking some potentially important features...

dual Digic4 controllers
8fps shooting
CF slot (with UDMA)
Larger burst buffer
more focus points (all are cross type too)
faster flash sync
remote flash master
Then there's the UI/ergonomic stuff.

Oh wait, it's nothing like a 7D, it's like a 500D with more megapixels

(I'll be keeping my 7D of course)

Couldnt have been said any better

ApathyGates · 3rd March 2010, 9:55 AM

Happy to say I just ordered mine.

Should have it early next week.

Scratchy · 3rd March 2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Psychotik

Worth the upgrade when compared to the 500D?

Reading the dpreview article it seems that it might be worth it. What are other peoples thoughts on the issue? Seems cheap enough to make the upgrade, while the 500D is still worth something.

It's a great way to waste money jumping one model up at a time. Skip to every 2nd model and spend the surplus on glass.

cvidler · 3rd March 2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scratchy

It's a great way to waste money jumping one model up at a time. Skip to every 2nd model and spend the surplus on glass.

That's right. DSLR bodies aren't the same as IT gear. There's only ever marginal improvements, and the body you've got will work just fine for ages.

I lasted from a 350D (new) until recently when I got the 7D. Nothing in the mean time was a significant enough jump to bother upgrading. Better glass offers more improvement.

susmind · 3rd March 2010, 1:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scratchy

It's a great way to waste money jumping one model up at a time. Skip to every 2nd model and spend the surplus on glass.

If I jumped I'd be going from a 6 megapixel Pentax 100D to the Canon 550D

Mynamewastaken · 3rd March 2010, 1:08 PM

A bigger and better jump would be to the K7.

ApathyGates · 20th March 2010, 12:18 AM

Ah well I mucked around with mine tonight. Personally I hate doing night pics of things... Anywho - damn forgot that Adobe wouldn't of released a RAW plugin to suit this new cam yet. Anyone know the approx timeframe it usually takes em?

thorpee · 27th March 2010, 7:28 PM

Hey I just got the 550D twin lens kit from JB-Hi-Fi for $1500, they had it displayed just under $1800.

Best thing is I have somewhere to take it back to if it breaks.

thorpee · 29th March 2010, 9:50 PM

Hey does anyone know if you can attach the 550d to the power point. I see no dc input on the camera, but i do see a rubber flap on the battery cover which allows a cable to pass through. Would this flap enable some kind of battery shaped cable so it can be plugged directly into the wall? does such thing exist?

27th February 2010, 10:29 PM	#95
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3rd March 2010, 9:55 AM	#98
ApathyGates Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 791	Happy to say I just ordered mine. Should have it early next week. __________________ Dion Newcomb Photography DSLR 550D \|\| 350D \|\| 10-22 \|\| 50 1.8 \|\| 17-85 \|\| 100 2.8 \|\| 70-200 \|\| 580exII \|\| Elinchrom 500/500 BXRi \|\|OCAU Camera Club #90 Successful trades: Scando (x2), Howie_Ly, MickybD, ezzmo, P.YO, Waynus Unsuccessful trades: Playaz91 (whinges like a bitch when he breaks something that was working)

3rd March 2010, 1:08 PM	#102
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20th March 2010, 12:18 AM	#103
ApathyGates Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 791	Ah well I mucked around with mine tonight. Personally I hate doing night pics of things... Anywho - damn forgot that Adobe wouldn't of released a RAW plugin to suit this new cam yet. Anyone know the approx timeframe it usually takes em? __________________ Dion Newcomb Photography DSLR 550D \|\| 350D \|\| 10-22 \|\| 50 1.8 \|\| 17-85 \|\| 100 2.8 \|\| 70-200 \|\| 580exII \|\| Elinchrom 500/500 BXRi \|\|OCAU Camera Club #90 Successful trades: Scando (x2), Howie_Ly, MickybD, ezzmo, P.YO, Waynus Unsuccessful trades: Playaz91 (whinges like a bitch when he breaks something that was working)

27th February 2010, 3:03 PM	#92
Psychotik Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,477	5 available - $960 posted http://cgi.ebay.com.au/IN-STOCK-Cano...item48359917de

27th February 2010, 8:51 PM	#94
Psychotik Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,477	Worth the upgrade when compared to the 500D? Reading the dpreview article it seems that it might be worth it. What are other peoples thoughts on the issue? Seems cheap enough to make the upgrade, while the 500D is still worth something.

27th March 2010, 7:28 PM	#104
thorpee Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 388	Hey I just got the 550D twin lens kit from JB-Hi-Fi for $1500, they had it displayed just under $1800. Best thing is I have somewhere to take it back to if it breaks.

29th March 2010, 9:50 PM	#105
thorpee Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 388	Hey does anyone know if you can attach the 550d to the power point. I see no dc input on the camera, but i do see a rubber flap on the battery cover which allows a cable to pass through. Would this flap enable some kind of battery shaped cable so it can be plugged directly into the wall? does such thing exist?