Official Canon 550D User Thread Part II

[blueacidic]

any recommendation for the mic? no need so expensive one...

think those computer shop do sell 'em. should be ok to use.

 

[HVB88]

those in the computer shops, can mount to the hot shoe?

 

[blueacidic]

anyone knows how to setup 580 ex ii on 550d?

 

[blueacidic]

those in the computer shops, can mount to the hot shoe?

yes it's standard 3.5 jack.

 

[compgen]

half press - focus
full press - snap

if you push up to lock it, that's to lock the shutter button for long exposure till you release it.

Hi,

Thanks.

Actually I am looking at how to test the "Locking mode" where it is locked the camera shutter to start the continuous shoot or long exposure.

Anyway I had found it online, the instruction is

1) Set the camera to continuous or bulb mode.
2) Fully press the release button and lock the button to start the continuous shoot or long exposure.
3) Removing locking, let pull down the lock, then release the button to stop.

 

[compgen]

Yeah, EF50mm f/1.8 II is a nice lens, cheap and sharp. But there is a little problem with bokeh due to 5 aperture blades. You will see lots of little pentagons on the bakground.

Thanks, I just bought the Lens..... will be testing it out soon..

 

[defelio]

How big is ur laptop?

Checked out Kata 3in1 11?

This is nice! Like the design! :thumbsup:

 

[zonal77]

was it original? Cos i saw the original place like around S$275++

Originals are $200 thereabout...not so ex...

 

[zonal77]

This is nice! Like the design! :thumbsup:

Ya it's quite nice...but yet to check whether it fits nicely in with battery grip..

:dunno:

 

[defelio]

Ya it's quite nice...but yet to check whether it fits nicely in with battery grip..

:dunno:

I telling myself i dun need a battery grip so shouldn't be a problem. Good bag for overseas trip.

It seem like so many people wanna get battery grip.. It's not difficult to shoot portrait mah..
Can't convenience myself to get one.

Any idea how much is the Kata bags or where to get? Wondering can fit in a 70-200 F4 IS?
3N1-10
3N1-11
3N1-20
3N1-21
3N1 Tripod holder attachment?

 

[defelio]

I telling myself i dun need a battery grip so shouldn't be a problem. Good bag for overseas trip.

Answer myself..

Any idea how much is the Kata bags or where to get? http://vector-magnetics.com/katadealers.html

Wondering can fit in a 70-200 F4 IS? > 3N1-20
3N1-10
3N1-11
3N1-20
3N1-21
3N1 Tripod holder attachment?

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[vengels]

anyone using the Sigma 50mm F1.4 or 30mm F1.4?

went to ms color..
the guy told me optically Sigma lenses are better..
that why more ex..

is that true?

 

[squall3d]

anyone using the Sigma 50mm F1.4 or 30mm F1.4?

went to ms color..
the guy told me optically Sigma lenses are better..
that why more ex..

is that true?

http://www.radiantlite.com/2008/09/sigma-lenses-vs-canon-lenses.html

wow nv considered that before, always assumed canon is better.

 

[HVB88]

anyone using the Sigma 50mm F1.4 or 30mm F1.4?

went to ms color..
the guy told me optically Sigma lenses are better..
that why more ex..

is that true?

I have both.

Yes, optically better... especially the 50mm... it's heavy and look at the filter size.... 77mm!!
After calibration in the sigma service centre, it's tack sharp even @ f/1.4 !!

 

[HVB88]

anyone knows how to setup 580 ex ii on 550d?

what you mean?

If wireless setup, using ST-E2 you can still use ETTL.

 

[blueacidic]

what you mean?

If wireless setup, using ST-E2 you can still use ETTL.

found out my battery isn't strong enough to power up.. :bsmilie:

works fine now.. but the controls are very hard if you set it manually instead of ETTL

 

[HVB88]

You need to get a strong battery... haha...

 

[blueacidic]

Yeah did already, thanks.


Received my spare battery! Thanks to soons!

 

[blueacidic]

mum found all these, but dunno can use on my camera not?

any idea? the filters are only 49mm...

 

[bmnna7]

Hey put it in BnS...some guys out there might be looking for 49mm filter...