May be getting a 40D soon...

[lawrence90]

Go for the 55-250. It's a newer lens, so it has a newer generation of IS that corrects more handshake, than the older 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM. The 70-300's USM is also not full ring USM, so while it's rather silent, it's not as fast as ring USM that you'll find on L lenses; personally I don't think the 70-300 is very worth it, compared to the 55-250, and since both produce very sharp images, why not go for the cheaper option any way.

okay, will go with the 55-250mm one!

Suggest you get the EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS. With 40D and this len, no need to change for years.

Why some says 18-55mm (kit1) (this has IS right?) while some says 17-55mm?

i know its mroe exp and has constant aperture and is wider...

 

[Headshotzx]

okay, will go with the 55-250mm one!




Why some says 18-55mm (kit1) (this has IS right?) while some says 17-55mm?

i know its mroe exp and has constant aperture and is wider...

You just answered your own question.

The great difference in cost is due to:

Better image quality
Better built
Constant wide aperture
1mm wider

But latter 2 can already cause the price to hike. The difference between a 17-40mm f/4L and a 16-35mm f/2.8L II is S$1k, and that's caused by 1 stop wider aperture and 1mm wider fov.

 

[lawrence90]

oh btw, is there like... a thread in CS that has all the tele numbers of the shops(MS colour, CP, john etc)?

instead of me finding one by one .. lol.. hoping there is so no need find ...

 

[eugene260880]

pls look it up at the price list for the digital cam
tink ya better go start exploring clubsnap forum before asking anymore qn
later sure kana from some pple saying u only like to be spoon fed

 

[lawrence90]

okay lol...

i going call up several shops and ask for quotes soon.. is there like anything else to take note of?

Name of person i talking to, whether + 7% GST already or anot.... anymore?\

Ummm, also... i need a screen protector, extra batt, a UV lens protector? is this right?

 

[Headshotzx]

Lens - Should have international warranty. Non-warrantied / shop warranty sets are 'grey lenses'
Body - Should have local warranty. Grey bodies like grey lens.

Check if they have warranty. And at the purchase counter when you buy, make sure they promise you 1-for-1 exchange within 7 days if something screws up.

 

[eugene260880]

yah
AP will most prob tell u w/o GST price
then the rest ok
john 3:16 most prob wont pick up call
mscolor i can tell u price cos i just bought
but the owner of the shop not ard soon
she going to japan till next thurs
best bet wld b like wat i suggested to u in my pm

cheers

 

[lawrence90]

hmmm, is UV/polarizing filter necessary?

and also, they are selling 18-55 lens hood. but what about the 55-250 one, it seems like there's only 3 types of lens hood?

EW 60C [18-55mm f3.5-5.6] - $25 TCW
E 58U [85/1.8] - $28.00 CP
ES 71II [50mm 1.4] - $56.00 TCW

 

[calebk]

yah
AP will most prob tell u w/o GST price
then the rest ok
john 3:16 most prob wont pick up call
mscolor i can tell u price cos i just bought
but the owner of the shop not ard soon
she going to japan till next thurs
best bet wld b like wat i suggested to u in my pm

cheers

John 3:16 must call cellphone. People already complain their staff don't serve, which is why they don't have time to even pick up the phone, when three staff are serving 20 people.

 

[eugene260880]

John 3:16 must call cellphone. People already complain their staff don't serve, which is why they don't have time to even pick up the phone, when three staff are serving 20 people.

i called cell phone, gary nv pick up his phone also
hahaha
they selling $1.8k for 40D kit I
they give a "$15" worth of "icase" camera bag
but personally i dun tink its worth it
carrefour selling a bit smaller version $12

but 1 thing i must really commend on john 3:16 is that they are VERY helpful and patience with the customer.
i went there tat time got ard 8 ppl
but only 3 are buying stuff and the rest all company the buyer

but price wise, i personally dun think that they have the best price
i save ard $70 by getting at other shop

and not tat accessible for me
so mscolor is my choice
each has their own preference

2cent thot

 

[calebk]

There's no such person on staff there. Gary is a regular customer, a bit like me...

 

[eugene260880]

There's no such person on staff there. Gary is a regular customer, a bit like me...

opps
its Samuel
Xp
just dig out his name card

 

[freezy1977]

I Just bite a bullet today to buy 430EX... was playing with it just now, was amazed that pictures looks much better indoor with bounce flashlight from such a small unit...

 

[calebk]

I Just bite a bullet today to buy 430EX... was playing with it just now, was amazed that pictures looks much better indoor with bounce flashlight from such a small unit...

Reason why this is so is because once you bounce the light, the light "source" becomes the whole ceiling, a wider surface area compared to a tiny flash head, hence the light from that large source appears more diffused, or softer.

 

[lawrence90]

what's the use of the UV filters anyway? Is it really necessary?

Btw, emailed many shops alreadt for E-quote but only 2 replied.

ORIENT FOTO

Please find the prices with GST quoted as follow.

Canon EOS 40D Kit-1 w/ EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS S$1630

EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM S$360

Speedlite 430EX S$420

Original battery for 40D S$90
Sandisk Extreme III 4GB CF card S$70

Digi-Cabi AD-050 S$155

Lowepro Stealth Reporter D100AW S$98

Canon Lens Hood S$45



Thanks.





Have a great day!



Best Regards,

Lynn

Orient Photo Pte Ltd

1 Rochor Canal Road, #06-53, Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504

Tel: 63391035

Fax: 63391034



www.orientfoto.com.sg



We operates from 11am to 8pm daily, including Sundays & Public Holidays!



*Terms & Conditions applied to email quotations.

*Price quoted inclusive of GST with cash payment.

*Price may change without prior notices.



and


TK FOTO

Hi there,

I was recommended by forumers of ClubSnap to your shop and would like to purchase some stuffs.

Canon EOS 40D Kit-1 w/ EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS --- S$1760

EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM --- S$360
Speedlite 430EX S$460

Original battery for 40D BP-514 --- S$120

Sandisk Extreme III 4GB CF card --- S$70

Digi-Cabi AD-050(If not, what brand/model/price?) --- S$150

Lowepro Stealth Reporter D100AW --- S$95

Hoya Lens Hood(Suitable for the above lenses) NOT AVAILABLE

 

[calebk]

You reallyreallyreally need to read through your own thread carefully. I wrote on the purpose of UV filters earlier on this thread.

UV filters are used mainly to protect the sensitive front element (first piece of glass from the front of the lens) from scratches. To replace a UV filter is much cheaper than to replace a front element group.

 

[lawrence90]

You reallyreallyreally need to read through your own thread carefully. I wrote on the purpose of UV filters earlier on this thread.

UV filters are used mainly to protect the sensitive front element (first piece of glass from the front of the lens) from scratches. To replace a UV filter is much cheaper than to replace a front element group.

;p so sorry...

but again, wont that extra piece of plastic make the picture quality less sharp?

 

[calebk]

;p so sorry...

but again, wont that extra piece of plastic make the picture quality less sharp?

It will, but marginally. That said, don't go for cheapo filters. At the very least, get a Hoya UV-guard. If you can afford it, go for Hoya's SHMC range, Kenko's Pro1 range, or B+W MRC UV filters.

 

[eugene260880]

for OP, do ask if it is local wty support OR just shop wty
dun see tat its cheap thn just buy

 

[rainyday]

I don't know why, the first thought of more X for the zoom, it goes to the Nikkor 18-200mm VR. Maybe the threadstarter may consider about the Nikon systems as well.

My whole Nikon system got stolen last year, and it is time for me to consider to switch camp(never use canon system before, used Nikon for more than 10 years already) i hope the 40D won't let me down.