Official 600D Users Thread

[Haidavanilla]

Hi all. I've a question. While I was walking around sim Lim, I was in the store and one of the sales person recommend me this wide angle and macro adapter. It's just simply screw into my kit lens and I get the whole macro and wide angle effect. My q is, what's actually the purpose of it? If that adapter can have all the effect why would we need to buy expensive just macro lens or only wide lens.
Meanwhile I was actually looking for wide angle lenses. Can anybody help me in explaining what's the difference between adapter and normal lenses.thanks In advance

 

[voice123]

start with kit lens
it can do wonders already

 

[raydio]

Hi all. I've a question. While I was walking around sim Lim, I was in the store and one of the sales person recommend me this wide angle and macro adapter. It's just simply screw into my kit lens and I get the whole macro and wide angle effect. My q is, what's actually the purpose of it? If that adapter can have all the effect why would we need to buy expensive just macro lens or only wide lens.
Meanwhile I was actually looking for wide angle lenses. Can anybody help me in explaining what's the difference between adapter and normal lenses.thanks In advance

The quality of the photo is much better with the wide angle or macro lens. An adapter is a cheaper way to produce a similar effect but the cost is lower image quality.

We are always left with a choice... better image quality or saving a few dollars.

 

[Blur Shadow]

Adapters like those you mentioned provide all the convenient benefits you mentioned at a cost - image quality.

 

[Haidavanilla]

Roughly how much does it cost? Anyone know? Because sometimes sim lim seller tryna rip off noob like me. Does adapter have brands or they goes on 3rd party?

 

[raydio]

Roughly how much does it cost? Anyone know? Because sometimes sim lim seller tryna rip off noob like me. Does adapter have brands or they goes on 3rd party?

I couldn't say how much it costs as I've never bought one. However, you are right in suspecting the worst at Sim Lim. Many of the shops there have that kind of reputation.

You may be better off to go to Funan and check out a few of the reputable shops including, TK Photo, John 3:16, Alan Photo, SLR Revolution and even the department stores like Challenger (7th floor) and Harvey Norman (lower basement). The only store to avoid at Funan is, Bally Photo (bad).

Also worth checking are the 2nd hand camera shops at Peninsula Plaza (however avoid the outside shop... I forget the name of the shop but the owner's name is Tony... he is often found standing outside his shop waiting to snag a noob or an unsuspecting tourist).

Good luck.

 

[Gigarex]

If you are talking about the Raynox DCR-250, then the price should be $129.
For those cheapo X2, X4, X8 lens attachments, it should be in the region of $40 or below.

 

[mageditor]

Sorry for bumping this up, especially in an antiquated thread. I hope there's still some 600D users left. Especially those whom have not made the move to 650 or 700, if not higher in the hobbist amateur to professional chain. ;p

 

[ksleow002]

Yeh...still using 600D. Still serving my needs.

 

[mageditor]

Using 600D still with the Kit II lens. Not a professional. Just a casual user for interest, wine, job, family and pets.

 

[Tucksoon]

Still using 600D with 18-200 most of the time

 

[mageditor]

Nice Tucksoon. Am using the 18 to 135mm ... noob set up

 

[kaiser76]

Still with 600D and 4 lens. Tempted by upcoming 70D though.

 

[raydio]

Still with 600D and 4 lens. Tempted by upcoming 70D though.

Yes, the 70D has lots of promise.

 

[luvwings]

600D with a kit lens + 10-22.. the 10-22 serves my needs well, but the kit lens starting to grow dust haha..

 

[Conundrum]

Hi all!

I've recently made the upgrade to DSLR and have been reading extensively before getting the Canon 600D(thanks for the comments that have been discussed in this thread, btw!). I know what my needs, the camera's cons etc, and have been reading the manual as well as an experienced user's handbook. However putting myself in the field allows me to learn better and that's the problem I'm posing here:

For reference, I'm using the 18-135 lens.

I'm having a hard time focusing the lens on food, everything turns out blurry. I'm aware of the light contrast and everything, but my pictures still turn up unfocused. Can anyone lend their expertise please?

 

[raydio]

Hi all!

I've recently made the upgrade to DSLR and have been reading extensively before getting the Canon 600D(thanks for the comments that have been discussed in this thread, btw!). I know what my needs, the camera's cons etc, and have been reading the manual as well as an experienced user's handbook. However putting myself in the field allows me to learn better and that's the problem I'm posing here:

For reference, I'm using the 18-135 lens.

I'm having a hard time focusing the lens on food, everything turns out blurry. I'm aware of the light contrast and everything, but my pictures still turn up unfocused. Can anyone lend their expertise please?

I'm sorry that you're experiencing some issues with blurriness with your setup. There are so many variables in your statement that it would be very difficult to pinpoint the cause. The following information would be of great help:

1. A photo to show us the issue. Unfortunately, since this is your first post, you will not be able to post any photos until you've reached your 50th post. PM a moderator to help you with this.
2. EXIF information
3. Was a tripod used or was the shot handheld?
4. Was flash used?
5. How did you focus... manually, normal AF, or liveview?
6. Do you experience the same thing when taking photos of other objects... say outdoors?

 

[Tucksoon]

Maybe this article helps

http://www.crumblycookie.net/food-photography/

 

[Conundrum]

I'm sorry that you're experiencing some issues with blurriness with your setup. There are so many variables in your statement that it would be very difficult to pinpoint the cause. The following information would be of great help:

1. A photo to show us the issue. Unfortunately, since this is your first post, you will not be able to post any photos until you've reached your 50th post. PM a moderator to help you with this.
2. EXIF information
3. Was a tripod used or was the shot handheld?
4. Was flash used?
5. How did you focus... manually, normal AF, or liveview?
6. Do you experience the same thing when taking photos of other objects... say outdoors?

raydio Thanks for the response!

- My lens are on AF mode & Stabilizer On
- I'm currently using Av mode most of the time, Aperture on F4/4.5(still fiddling with this), ISO mostly on Auto or 3200
- No tripod yet but will get one since I mostly do food and product shots. My current ones cannot support the dslr lol
- No flash
- I normally use ViewFinder
- No problem with outdoor shots...yet (dog, landscape)

Right now, the problem is getting the AF right
One question: has my lens got to do with the macro though? I mean I got it since I do like to take scenery shots too, thought it'll make a better investment than kit 1.

Tucksoon thank you for the informative link

 

[Teddy18]

What's the distance between your lens and the food?