Official Canon 500D user Thread (part 2)

[rocketatw]

will different speed lens affect the video in 500D. let's say i have 2 lens 17-55mm F2.8 and 18-55mm F3.5-6.3.

everyone knows 17-55mm is a faster lens if we take photo, how about video, will it be more smooth if we use 17-55mm?

 

[qwerty628]

nope. The video will still record at 20fps at full hd. Lol.

 

[ShaneKua]

I have a tremendous urge to say tt a new canon dslr is on the verge of launching. insider news.

stay tuned for more.

OH no we’re obsolete!

 

[yc2005]

I have a tremendous urge to say tt a new canon dslr is on the verge of launching. insider news.

stay tuned for more.

1DsIV, 60D or new rebel series?

 

[chikiball]

Anyone using LCD hood or screen hood here?
I want to ask for your opinion.

 

[liauwsiauwlong]

xxxD.

it's a gossip !

 

[liauwsiauwlong]

Hi 500D'ers ,

Just want to know , what kind of item menus do you usually put under "my setting" inside 500D body ?

 

[liauwsiauwlong]

Guys , any of u join the 500D product training from canon ?

http://digitallab.canon.com.sg/selector_dc.jsp

I never join the training , i would like too , but i've failed when i put the date purchased form field , the page said that "Your purchase has exceeded 4 months" , #sigh ...

 

[dingaroo]

liauwsiauwlong,

Just an intro to the camera, its every function and buttons, which you could also pick up from reading the manual as well as the EOS 500D Guide that is available on sale from Canon Link at Vivocity.

HTH.

 

[dingaroo]

Hi 500D'ers ,

Just want to know , what kind of item menus do you usually put under "my setting" inside 500D body ?

You mean under "My Menu"?

1. Exposure compensation/AEB
2. Highlight tone priority
3. High ISO speed noise reduction
4. ISO expansion
5. AF-assist beam firing.

 

[kinetic82]

Hi, i have a 18-55 and a 50mm 1.8.
Would like to query if lens hood is necessary? And under what conditions?
Buy original or compatible ones better? Price wise also.

Thank you!

 

[ShaneKua]

Hi, i have a 18-55 and a 50mm 1.8.
Would like to query if lens hood is necessary? And under what conditions?
Buy original or compatible ones better? Price wise also.

Thank you!

The original Lens for the 18-55 is pretty useless, its coverage is pathetic. You're much better off getting a hoya retractable rubber lens hood. When its retracted it will serve the wide end. When you extend it, it will serve the tele end.

Getting the Hoya one (the one with the red band) is a good choice. And it'll only set you back 20-odd bucks from one of the stores opposite cathay photo.

See here for pictures : http://www.camerafilters.com/pages/lenshoods.aspx

Make sure you get 58mm for the 18-55. Not sure if you need for the 50 f1.8 but thats 52mm.

 

[repsaj]

I just got my Canon 500D today! Wow, looks like lots of users!

 

[kinetic82]

The original Lens for the 18-55 is pretty useless, its coverage is pathetic. You're much better off getting a hoya retractable rubber lens hood. When its retracted it will serve the wide end. When you extend it, it will serve the tele end.

Getting the Hoya one (the one with the red band) is a good choice. And it'll only set you back 20-odd bucks from one of the stores opposite cathay photo.

See here for pictures : http://www.camerafilters.com/pages/lenshoods.aspx

Make sure you get 58mm for the 18-55. Not sure if you need for the 50 f1.8 but thats 52mm.

Alright for the insight! thanks!

 

[liauwsiauwlong]

Thanks dingaroo ,

I will consider to setup my menu based on your exp .

Btw , What is AF-assist beam firing mean ? do you used it a lot ?

You mean under "My Menu"?

1. Exposure compensation/AEB
2. Highlight tone priority
3. High ISO speed noise reduction
4. ISO expansion
5. AF-assist beam firing.

 

[liauwsiauwlong]

Hi repsaj ,

Do you bought the Canon 500D Kit I with a flash 270 promo purchase with purchase ? if yes , where do you buy those one ?

I just got my Canon 500D today! Wow, looks like lots of users!

 

[nanochan1]

Hi repsaj ,

Do you bought the Canon 500D Kit I with a flash 270 promo purchase with purchase ? if yes , where do you buy those one ?

canon service centre

 

[takengo2003]

has anyone heard of EF-D focusing screen with grip, can we install it in our 500D?
or is the EF-D screen not out yet for 500D?

 

[dingaroo]

has anyone heard of EF-D focusing screen with grip, can we install it in our 500D?
or is the EF-D screen not out yet for 500D?

I don't think its available for the 500D, only the higher XXd or Xd models.

limwsiauwlong, AF Assist Beam helps the camera to lock on the focus by lighting the object. Helps when I don't want to notify the subject I'm taking a picture and I use MF to do my focusing.

 

[UltraBeaR]

Hi all... I'm a new 500D user... been using my Powershot S45 for more then 5 years and recently decided to go for DSLR so that I can take better pictures of my boi.... sad to say till now, I'm still not able to take nice, crystal clear and sharp pic.... what i have is of course the 500D body, EF50mm, EFS 18-200mm and 580EX II.... any kind advise please..... :-(