Official Canon 550D User Thread Part II

[Mavewhite]

Initially I thought I needed one. But after I gotten the 18-200mm lens, I find myself using the lens as a support and don't rely so much on the grip.
With some spare cash, I don't mind getting one.

wondering how many of my comrades here purchased the battery grip?

 

[Mavewhite]

I recall seeing one website offering the third party grip and 2 batteries for $140. But cannot remember which website :embrass:

ic.. original ones ~$190 - 200? $60 difference.

 

[alux0417]

$120 is cheap! I remember buying my original one for $200 two months ago; though I don't regret it because I'm using it to somewhat balance my handling of my 15-85 and 430exII.

 

[voxies09]

Initially I thought I needed one. But after I gotten the 18-200mm lens, I find myself using the lens as a support and don't rely so much on the grip.
With some spare cash, I don't mind getting one.

the main purpose of grip is for portrait type photography.. it's much easier now then before..

 

[blueacidic]

am tempted to get one when i purchase my 580ex ii

 

[JinG14]

Do anyone know what do the electronic fair @ expo offer for canon 550d.
hows the tripod and dry box or dry cabinet...

 

[Mavewhite]

HI,

you may want to check out, shuttercentral. they have a thrid party grip.

am tempted to get one when i purchase my 580ex ii

 

[squall3d]

HI,

you may want to check out, shuttercentral. they have a thrid party grip.

Are you refering to this?
http://www.shuttercentral.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=20

I'm considering between that and http://www.linkdelight.com/vmchk/Ph...2i-BG-E8-2xLP-E8-Remote-Cord/flypage.tpl.html

Why is one labelled as BG-E5 and one BG-E8, are they the same? and what does "Li-ion Battery replaces LP-E8 x2" mean?

 

[FADZZ]

Hi,
I think it good to have battery grip especially when you have a big palm like me cause i get a firm grip on my dslr when taking a handheld shot...but sometime it quite heavy carrying with len attached...please correct me if I'm wrong


Cheers,:think:

 

[blueacidic]

Have anyone tried cleaning your dslr sensors? How do you go about doing so? If you ever change lenses on and off, there'll be dust on sensor.. esp when u take landscape with min aperture, you can see it...

 

[Mavewhite]

Seems like a good deal. :thumbsup:

Are you refering to this?
http://www.shuttercentral.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=20

I'm considering between that and http://www.linkdelight.com/vmchk/Ph...2i-BG-E8-2xLP-E8-Remote-Cord/flypage.tpl.html

Why is one labelled as BG-E5 and one BG-E8, are they the same? and what does "Li-ion Battery replaces LP-E8 x2" mean?

 

[killerslayer92]

Are you refering to this?
http://www.shuttercentral.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=20

I'm considering between that and http://www.linkdelight.com/vmchk/Ph...2i-BG-E8-2xLP-E8-Remote-Cord/flypage.tpl.html

Why is one labelled as BG-E5 and one BG-E8, are they the same? and what does "Li-ion Battery replaces LP-E8 x2" mean?

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?

 

[killerslayer92]

Do anyone know what do the electronic fair @ expo offer for canon 550d.
hows the tripod and dry box or dry cabinet...

I hv brochures from ITshows of 2+ years ago D seems like canon drop price for 500D from $1445 to $1299 and throw in tripod extra batt 2x8GB SD EOS bag seems like quite a good deal. the 550D now @ $1445 too so i am guessing at ITshow will have roughly the same promo as last years 500D

oh and they also let u buy lenses PWP cheaper. 50mm f/1.8 @ $50?!?!?!?! thats super cheap!

 

[squall3d]

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?

Lol thanks for the heads up! btw voxies09 seems to be pleased with the phottix bg, you can ask him

i just got my phottix battery grip 550D..it's fit perfectly and the material is very high quality.. almost similar with the camera itself

 

[cantonaisgod7]

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...

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

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 ?

 

[killerslayer92]

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 ?

i got mine 2 weeks ago

1. yup totally agree with the 50mm f/1.8! rox!

2. i wanted a 420ex but their market price seems to be on the rise :\ opting for a Di622 instead. anyone got a 2nd hand one willing to let go? haha

3. i dunno abt batt grip... the 550D grip abit small for my hand but i think i can live with it without having to splash out $100. tripod is definitely a must! but idk abt dry box... if u use ur equipment very frequently i dun think u'll get fungul grow cos of UV frm sun so yea

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

i got mine 2 weeks ago

1. yup totally agree with the 50mm f/1.8! rox!

2. i wanted a 420ex but their market price seems to be on the rise :\ opting for a Di622 instead. anyone got a 2nd hand one willing to let go? haha

3. i dunno abt batt grip... the 550D grip abit small for my hand but i think i can live with it without having to splash out $100. tripod is definitely a must! but idk abt dry box... if u use ur equipment very frequently i dun think u'll get fungul grow cos of UV frm sun so yea

The street price of a Nissin Di622 is around the $200ish.. I got mine at $180 cos I bought it together with my 550D.

For me, I can't live w/o a Battery Grip.. that's why I'm getting the Original Canon today later..

I would still insist a Dry Cabinet..where you dump all yr cam equipment in.. so u don't need to worry about whether you misplace any of your accessories..

 

[alux0417]

For me, I can't live w/o a Battery Grip.. that's why I'm getting the Original Canon today later..

I would still insist a Dry Cabinet..where you dump all yr cam equipment in.. so u don't need to worry about whether you misplace any of your accessories..

cheers on the grip later

I agree with the dry cabinet. It's a must and it takes a higher priority for me than a tripod.

 

[squall3d]

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...

Welcome to the club!

I would still insist a Dry Cabinet..where you dump all yr cam equipment in.. so u don't need to worry about whether you misplace any of your accessories..

Where should I get one?