Official Canon 550D User Thread Part II

[blueacidic]

Hi Guys

Just purchased my 550D about a month ago and still trying to figure out its functions.

Hope to pick up tips here!!!

Just wanted to check on a few things:

1. Am interested in taking potraits and nature shots. Any reccomendations for the sort of lenses i should buy?

2. Intend to invest in a good flash as well? Any reccomendations.

3. What are some of the must-buys for the camera?

Thanks for any help for this newbie...

Hi, first of all, a big WELCOME here !

I'll got my 550d around few months ago and I'm still a newbie.

1. Am interested in taking potraits and nature shots. Any reccomendations for the sort of lenses i should buy?

It depends on what type of focal length you may want, some prefer 35mm, 50mm, 85mm.
I'd tried out on the 85 f/1.8, but it's to much "zoom in" for me. The 35mm is too wide for me. So I end up with a 50 f/1.8. It's the cheapest lens in the Canon Range, which cost me around the $130.

2. Intend to invest in a good flash as well? Any reccomendations.

Ask yourself, do you have a budget ?
If you don't have a budget, go for the Canon 580 EX II.. there's no wrong.. But if you have a budget, I would say a Nissin Di866 flash.. similar specs compared to the 580 EX II. I'd got a Nissin Di622 instead because I have a budget..

3. What are some of the must-buys for the camera?

Since you wanna take portraits, why don't consider a BATTERY GRIP ?

A TRIPOD when it comes in handy to take night landscapes ?

A DRY CABINET is a must where you can place your equipment in ?

As what odyssey mention, you can also consider a remote shutter release.

Welcome to the club!



Where should I get one?

can get it from any camera shop. CP, MS color, etc.

 

[squall3d]

can get it from any camera shop. CP, MS color, etc.

My friend said he got a cheap one from carrefour, any caution against that?

 

[wiiuwii]

My friend said he got a cheap one from carrefour, any caution against that?

IIRC, carrefour sells the Digi-Cabi dry cabinets. RRP is $118 for the AD-036 (30L model) but if got 10% discount (5% POSB everyday card, 5% carrefour discount), it'll be really worth. But last I heard, the 30L one is out of stock.

Most people here own a Digi-Cabi. I'm using the 30L one too.

 

[wiiuwii]

...takes a higher priority for me than a tripod.

Same sentiments :thumbsup:

 

[squall3d]

IIRC, carrefour sells the Digi-Cabi dry cabinets. RRP is $118 for the AD-036 (30L model) but if got 10% discount (5% POSB everyday card, 5% carrefour discount), it'll be really worth. But last I heard, the 30L one is out of stock.

Most people here own a Digi-Cabi. I'm using the 30L one too.

icic, thanks

 

[wiiuwii]

icic, thanks

Welcome! Enjoy shooting!

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

IIRC, carrefour sells the Digi-Cabi dry cabinets. RRP is $118 for the AD-036 (30L model) but if got 10% discount (5% POSB everyday card, 5% carrefour discount), it'll be really worth. But last I heard, the 30L one is out of stock.

Most people here own a Digi-Cabi. I'm using the 30L one too.

I myself own a DigiCabi too.. I got the digital 80 litre.. cos I have $50 discount ..

 

[wiiuwii]

I myself own a DigiCabi too.. I got the digital 80 litre.. cos I have $50 discount ..

got discount lagi better!

 

[Mavewhite]

I'm confused.
anyway, haven't place order yet.

NOOOO this is not the one! they trying to scam... 550D batt and 450D/500D/1000D batt not the same.. batt grip for the 3 cant fit into 550D... phottix offers a 550D battery grip too. redddot selling for $130 cheaper than Canon $200 but i dunno abt the difference in build quality (if any) :\ anyone use the phottix one before?

 

[voxies09]

the photix build quality is superb.. my hands feels more comfortable to grip the battery grip then the body

 

[squall3d]

Has anyone tried the batteries from http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI...sPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:SG:1123#ht_2819wt_1137 ?

 

[zonal77]

Has anyone tried the batteries from http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI...sPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:SG:1123#ht_2819wt_1137 ?

If you are getting third party batt, juz get the cheapest u can find. TK has phottix batts for $20 and SLRR has Ex brand for $17.

Take ur pick.

 

[zonal77]

the photix build quality is superb.. my hands feels more comfortable to grip the battery grip then the body

Better than the original?

:bigeyes:

 

[voxies09]

never try the original battery grip. but the body grip is too small and thin.. this phottix battery grip is fat.. haha; just nice in my palm

 

[soons]

Anyone interested to get this?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6146858&postcount=131

DSLR "Condom" :bsmilie:
They need a few quantities pre-order before they decide to bring it in.

Of course, myself is interested.

550D sensor is really disgustingly amazing: ISO6400, only resized & water marked. EXIF is intact, you can view it via a browser plugin.

 

[auden09]

Anyone interested to get this?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6146858&postcount=131

DSLR "Condom" :bsmilie:
They need a few quantities pre-order before they decide to bring it in.

Of course, myself is interested.

550D sensor is really disgustingly amazing: ISO6400, only resized & water marked. EXIF is intact, you can view it via a browser plugin.

:thumbsup:
but the image kinda soft. i think its the powerful noise reduction.

 

[soons]

:thumbsup:
but the image kinda soft. i think its the powerful noise reduction.

Soft due to lens. Noise reduction is off.
Lens is Tamron 28-75mm at F2.8.

This softness is kind of good for portraits in my POV.

 

[auden09]

nice.

 

[JohnZee]

hi guys, just wanted to know if there's a battery grip for 550d.

 

[Jango]

oic.. thanks for the link