Canon EOS 450D Club - GED

[gman23xx]

Hi all,

Just got my 450D 5 days ago and it's been a real interesting few days of learning. Hope to learn more from you guys here!

Cheers!

Welcome to the fantasic world of the canon 450D


GMAN

 

[gman23xx]

Upzz.


GMAN

 

[La Vida]

Hi all,

Just got my 450D 5 days ago and it's been a real interesting few days of learning. Hope to learn more from you guys here!

Cheers!

Gratz!

 

[lohkam]

I have a question here just out of curiosity, am i able to use the build in flash on my 450D to trigger the 430ex unattached under slave? Does 450D support IR?.....flash trigger or a master unit is the only answer?

 

[gman23xx]

I have a question here just out of curiosity, am i able to use the build in flash on my 450D to trigger the 430ex unattached under slave? Does 450D support IR?.....flash trigger or a master unit is the only answer?

Well, the built in flash won't be able to trigger an external flash. The 450D does have IR, but it's for the remote control only. To trigger flashes, you need a master external flash, + some slave flashes. Master being a 580EXII and slaves being 430EXII or others


GMAN

 

[lohkam]

Well, the built in flash won't be able to trigger an external flash. The 450D does have IR, but it's for the remote control only. To trigger flashes, you need a master external flash, + some slave flashes. Master being a 580EXII and slaves being 430EXII or others


GMAN

WOW your fast Gman.Yea that is what i was playing through.Well seems like the IR for 450D is limited.Well flash trigger or a master 550/580ex deffinatly will do the job and answer my Q.thanks man

Nikon has a flash commander so they can trigger ext flashes anytime......Damm Canon

 

[gman23xx]

WOW your fast Gman.Yea that is what i was playing through.Well seems like the IR for 450D is limited.Well flash trigger or a master 550/580ex deffinatly will do the job and answer my Q.thanks man

Nikon has a flash commander so they can trigger ext flashes anytime......Damm Canon

Well, if you were to see it in this perspective, Nikon only makes cameras, lens and optical equippment. Nothing else, so all their research energy is going only into one area. Canon, makes printers, photocopiers + cameras, lens and optical equippment. They have much more to do R&D on. Canon is picking up on the technology, because Nikon is bringing in newer technology by the day. Just that they are a little slow. The internal flash trigger might be available next time on the newer camera.


Hope it helps. You are always welcome friend.


GMAN

 

[Joshua0718]

I guess I will camp my 1st post over here this thread, since I planning to get 450D very soon, maybe before CNY.

Shifu, guide me if possible, because I will be asking lots of noob questions. Beginner going into dSLR world:bsmilie:

My 1st question, any good deal recently for 450D with kit lens 18-55m?

After 450D, my next purchase would be
1) EF 50 f/1.8 II
2) EF S18-200 f3.5-5.6IS

Do comment, not sure it is right choice a not:dunno:

 

[edmund1wj]

I guess I will camp my 1st post over here this thread, since I planning to get 450D very soon, maybe before CNY.

Shifu, guide me if possible, because I will be asking lots of noob questions. Beginner going into dSLR world:bsmilie:

My 1st question, any good deal recently for 450D with kit lens 18-55m?

After 450D, my next purchase would be
1) EF 50 f/1.8 II
2) EF S18-200 f3.5-5.6IS

Do comment, not sure it is right choice a not:dunno:

Well I think most important is what kind of range do you really need? I through of getting a 55-250mm as my next purchase but after experiencing with the camera I feel that I don't really need a lens with such long range.

 

[Joshua0718]

Well I think most important is what kind of range do you really need? I through of getting a 55-250mm as my next purchase but after experiencing with the camera I feel that I don't really need a lens with such long range.

I guess travel purpose? I read from other thread saying that is really useful for travel, that's why I make that as my next purchase. Of course, will only purchase when my next trip of traveling....

Okay, for that lens, I will put on hold and play with the kit lens 1st.

 

[RyanG]

CP is alright. But they like to use the phrase "What you want" alot. Haha....which can be irritating at times. But they are one of the more famous shops. Has been there for a very long time. I don't mind their shop either. They at least ask what you are looking for.

Some shops that i won't go to are:


Bally photo - They seem to have the attitude that you owe them something.

MS colour - Poor experience, but i might still go to get small items like bags.

Song Brothers - A "bo chap" store.


GMAN

Bally Photo = Gangsters, Daylight Robbers and sum up with one word - Sh*t! Enough said. Items you want no stock, please DO NOT AND NEVER STEP into this store.

MS Color = Never try before but perhaps should go to Florence directly instead.

Song Brothers = Well-known among other blacklisted stores. Same as Bally Photo, no stock do the same thing.

It's always worth waiting then kena cheated for your hard-earn $$.

 

[RyanG]

Well, haha...you must be the value for money buyer then! Haha.


For me, once you establish a good record with a particular store, you tend to get better discounts, because of your loyalty. Doesn't work all the time, depends on the shop and the people.


GMAN

I do not know about other store. OP seems to give discount easily. I went twice.

Once for dry cabi + filter. Another for the bag. Both times I openly asked for discount, they give it to me.

But one thing do take note, they have grey sets so check and clarify before purchasing and walk out of the store.

Anyway, it's quite an ok store to frequent as many thought since this shop in sim lim so must be bad. I had my experiences to share as per above just need to know what you are buying and getting you won't go wrong.

 

[startrails]

I guess I will camp my 1st post over here this thread, since I planning to get 450D very soon, maybe before CNY.

Shifu, guide me if possible, because I will be asking lots of noob questions. Beginner going into dSLR world:bsmilie:

My 1st question, any good deal recently for 450D with kit lens 18-55m?

After 450D, my next purchase would be
1) EF 50 f/1.8 II
2) EF S18-200 f3.5-5.6IS

Do comment, not sure it is right choice a not:dunno:

wah so fast kena BBB virus?

i'd say.. get the 450D body only and the 17-55mm f2.8 lens.. i bought it with the kit only to replace the kit lens with this powderful lens..

planning to get the 55-250 soon though..

guys, what focal ranges do u all bring to the zoo? or night safari? i think flash photography is not allowed?

 

[Joshua0718]

wah so fast kena BBB virus?

i'd say.. get the 450D body only and the 17-55mm f2.8 lens.. i bought it with the kit only to replace the kit lens with this powderful lens..

planning to get the 55-250 soon though..

guys, what focal ranges do u all bring to the zoo? or night safari? i think flash photography is not allowed?

What is BBB?

How much would be 17-55mm would be? My 1st purchase would be real tight, need to see the pricing different 1st

 

[startrails]

What is BBB?

How much would be 17-55mm would be? My 1st purchase would be real tight, need to see the pricing different 1st

BBB is Buy Buy Buy.. highly infectious disease that causes your bank account to downsize..

oh.. tight budget.. i don't know about that.. i think total body + lens should cost you.. 2K++..

 

[Joshua0718]

BBB is Buy Buy Buy.. highly infectious disease that causes your bank account to downsize..

oh.. tight budget.. i don't know about that.. i think total body + lens should cost you.. 2K++..

Wow, that's real expensive! I rather play with the kit lens 1st. Haha

 

[startrails]

Wow, that's real expensive! I rather play with the kit lens 1st. Haha

haha yup.. very much depends on what your area of photography..

 

[jlkk76]

wah so fast kena BBB virus?

i'd say.. get the 450D body only and the 17-55mm f2.8 lens.. i bought it with the kit only to replace the kit lens with this powderful lens..

planning to get the 55-250 soon though..

guys, what focal ranges do u all bring to the zoo? or night safari? i think flash photography is not allowed?

the further the better bah...depend on how close up u wanna ur pics. :bsmilie:

as for nite safari, u can totally forget abt bringing ur SLR. Cos it is too dark liao.

If u want, just bring ur digi cam n njoy.

 

[startrails]

the further the better bah...depend on how close up u wanna ur pics. :bsmilie:

as for nite safari, u can totally forget abt bringing ur SLR. Cos it is too dark liao.

If u want, just bring ur digi cam n njoy.

ah thanks!

 

[La Vida]

I guess I will camp my 1st post over here this thread, since I planning to get 450D very soon, maybe before CNY.

Shifu, guide me if possible, because I will be asking lots of noob questions. Beginner going into dSLR world:bsmilie:

My 1st question, any good deal recently for 450D with kit lens 18-55m?

After 450D, my next purchase would be
1) EF 50 f/1.8 II
2) EF S18-200 f3.5-5.6IS

Do comment, not sure it is right choice a not:dunno:

I think instead of getting number 2, get the 55-250. As for the 1st one, it's good, but get it only if you need it, don't get stuffs just for the sake of getting it.