Official Canon 550D User Thread Part III

[Odyssey-Boy]

usually no need, unless u are really really afraid of knocks to the glass element. When i had my 18-55 i didnt find the need to get a hood cos i already got a filter and felt tat it was enough to protect the lens

I don't even use UV filter or Lens hod on a 18-55 if I own one. No point ..

 

[jlim76]

How much does the dry cabinet cost? the one at the show? thinking of getting the EF S55-250IS Lens as well, should I?

I also would like to know price of the free dry cabinet and tripod if buy outside, if anyone know please. But the thought of going to the SHOW

 

[maldito]

I also would like to know price of the free dry cabinet and tripod if buy outside, if anyone know please. But the thought of going to the SHOW

dry cab around 118,
tripod 30
crumpler 100,
user guide 15
LPE8 battery 80

Total $343

This is a good deal to get the cam now!

 

[jaegersing]

I don't even use UV filter or Lens hod on a 18-55 if I own one. No point ..

Lens hood is useful under certain lighting, to prevent or reduce glare. Protecting the lens is not its primary function, although it does help for that too.

 

[litlefiter]

Lens hood is useful under certain lighting, to prevent or reduce glare. Protecting the lens is not its primary function, although it does help for that too.

i usually get filters and hoods mainly for the protection purpose. Lens flare doesnt really affect me cos i seldom shoot in harsh lighting outdoors. But i agree that a lens hood can really does make a difference if u shoot with harsh lighting often. Whether u think buying a hood and a filter for a 100+ dollar lens is worth it, is all up to you though

 

[enzeru21]

i usually get filters and hoods mainly for the protection purpose. Lens flare doesnt really affect me cos i seldom shoot in harsh lighting outdoors. But i agree that a lens hood can really does make a difference if u shoot with harsh lighting often. Whether u think buying a hood and a filter for a 100+ dollar lens is worth it, is all up to you though

DIY your own hood... use cardboard or anything else you can think of~!

there are always creative juices to be squeezed out.. especially for ppl who cannot afford things.. or are just creative by nature~! lol :bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[jlim76]

dry cab around 118,
tripod 30
crumpler 100,
user guide 15
LPE8 battery 80

Total $343

This is a good deal to get the cam now!

Does the SHOW price as per brochure include GST?

 

[maldito]

Does the SHOW price as per brochure include GST?

GST included

What are you waiting for? Get one now

 

[jlim76]

kkeke probably will get 1 but not from the show ba. Now thinking between 550D vs 500D.

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

kkeke probably will get 1 but not from the show ba. Now thinking between 550D vs 500D.

Both bodies are similar to an extent, you can cpare price to price and it's depreciation.

 

[noobzpro]

guys what other accesories should i get for my 18-55 kit? already have dry cabinet bag...currently looking to get a blower too...btw what filter should i get i heard hoya is good?? thanks in advance

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

guys what other accesories should i get for my 18-55 kit? already have dry cabinet bag...currently looking to get a blower too...btw what filter should i get i heard hoya is good?? thanks in advance

Didn't the shop suggest you for what are te "necessary" accesories ? Well it's okay, let me suggest.

(1) UV Filter to protect your lens.
I suggest. . . B+W UV Haze F-Pro, Hoya HD Pro 1 Digital

(2) Lens Pen to clean off finger prints on lens
I suggest . . . The $12 one from TK foto technic

(3) Blower to blow off dust
I suggest . . . The $16 AxF brand from TK foto technic

(3) Tripod for night long exposure
I suggest Sirui T-1005 with G-10 Ball Head $180 from TK foto technic

(4) Camera Bag
I suggest
For sling, get Crumpler 5 million or 6 million from TK foto technic at $100 and $140 respectively.
For backpack, get Lowepro Flipside300, Fastpack200. $100+ from TK foto technic

 

[noobzpro]

Didn't the shop suggest you for what are te "necessary" accesories ? Well it's okay, let me suggest.

(1) UV Filter to protect your lens.
I suggest. . . B+W UV Haze F-Pro, Hoya HD Pro 1 Digital

(2) Lens Pen to clean off finger prints on lens
I suggest . . . The $12 one from TK foto technic

(3) Blower to blow off dust
I suggest . . . The $16 AxF brand from TK foto technic

(3) Tripod for night long exposure
I suggest Sirui T-1005 with G-10 Ball Head $180 from TK foto technic

(4) Camera Bag
I suggest
For sling, get Crumpler 5 million or 6 million from TK foto technic at $100 and $140 respectively.
For backpack, get Lowepro Flipside300, Fastpack200. $100+ from TK foto technic

thanks for your help camera bag and tripod already have so i guess i gotta go get that blower and lens now...also need to get a memory card

 

[maldito]

Didn't the shop suggest you for what are te "necessary" accesories ? Well it's okay, let me suggest.

(1) UV Filter to protect your lens.
I suggest. . . B+W UV Haze F-Pro, Hoya HD Pro 1 Digital

(2) Lens Pen to clean off finger prints on lens
I suggest . . . The $12 one from TK foto technic

(3) Blower to blow off dust
I suggest . . . The $16 AxF brand from TK foto technic

(3) Tripod for night long exposure
I suggest Sirui T-1005 with G-10 Ball Head $180 from TK foto technic

(4) Camera Bag
I suggest
For sling, get Crumpler 5 million or 6 million from TK foto technic at $100 and $140 respectively.
For backpack, get Lowepro Flipside300, Fastpack200. $100+ from TK foto technic

Hmmm, do you get your stuffs at TK?

 

[Biocell]

hello guys, i am a new user of EOS 550D, hope will meet up with u guys and learn from all of u. I got a 17-50mm F2.8 lens as a walk about lens, and i am using a 85mm f1.8 prime for portrait. but i am pondering if i should exchamge to the 50mm f1.4 lens instead, as the 85mm lens seems quite tight. may i know if i should still use 85mm f1.8. hope can hear from you guys.

 

[enzeru21]

hello guys, i am a new user of EOS 550D, hope will meet up with u guys and learn from all of u. I got a 17-50mm F2.8 lens as a walk about lens, and i am using a 85mm f1.8 prime for portrait. but i am pondering if i should exchamge to the 50mm f1.4 lens instead, as the 85mm lens seems quite tight. may i know if i should still use 85mm f1.8. hope can hear from you guys.

keep the 85 if you're doing portraits.. its a nice lens to use... if not you can sell it to me~! PM ME...

hmmm as for the 50 mm... if you feel that 85 is tight fov.. 50 may also be tight if you haven't tried it before...

why not try ur hand with the 50 1.8 first.. cheap and great lens.. the best lens... cos dun need to pay a truckload for it..

 

[nathaniel]

dry cab around 118,
tripod 30
crumpler 100,
user guide 15
LPE8 battery 80

Total $343

This is a good deal to get the cam now!

hmmm... i bought the 550D body only @$992, ended up spending much more on accessories:

Digi Cabi AD50: $168
Tripod: Manfrotto 190XPROB + Triopo NB2S: $258
Bag: Canon EOS Messenger (free)
User Guide: didn't get this, but I already have EOS Lens Book III (got from someone else who had an extra) and another lens book (more updated) given out during the training.
LPE8 Battery: $28 third party

Total = $454 *ouch*

 

[noobzpro]

Hey guys I'm planning to get a 2nd lens is the 50mm f1.8 worth getting I've seen tube people saying is a bang for buck being only 120 in sg

 

[jaegersing]

hmmm... i bought the 550D body only @$992, ended up spending much more on accessories:

Digi Cabi AD50: $168
Tripod: Manfrotto 190XPROB + Triopo NB2S: $258
Bag: Canon EOS Messenger (free)
User Guide: didn't get this, but I already have EOS Lens Book III (got from someone else who had an extra) and another lens book (more updated) given out during the training.
LPE8 Battery: $28 third party

Total = $454 *ouch*

The $30 tripod in the cheaper package is probably not useful at all, so you are not really comparing similar items. Your tripod should last you a few years miminum, the cheap one will need to be replaced very soon.

 

[litlefiter]

Hey guys I'm planning to get a 2nd lens is the 50mm f1.8 worth getting I've seen tube people saying is a bang for buck being only 120 in sg

This lens is a good lens to start out experimenting with. Since it is only 120, u can buy it, try it out, it u realise that u dont like primes, u can always sell it off without losing much money..

just beware that the 50mm f1.8 has a pretty slow and inaccurate AF system, but other than that, it is sharp n really value for money