Official Canon 550D User Thread Part IV

[valerie91]

What is the current price for Canon EOS 550D?

 

[maldito]

Thinking about getting the phottix grip for my 550D too, but not sure how is it compared to the original one? :think:

Heres a good comparison

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[Kenneth67C]

What is the current price for Canon EOS 550D?

The body retailing for CNY4500 in Shanghai.

 

[Lekha]

What is the current price for Canon EOS 550D?

not sure if it is still current ... last week i was quoted $1200 from J316 ... SLRR $1187 ... for kit 1 ... standard canon issued items ~

 

[Sleepies]

And regarding 3rd party battery grip, I heard phottix is a good brand, anyone got any idea where I can find it on ebay? Which seller! Someone who had bought it please advice

currently im using phottix b.grip, and happy with it
the price is quite cheap compared to canon one.. but i feels the quality of buttons on phottix battery grip is not really good if compared to canon one.. yaa.. you get what you paid ;p

but it is not become a problem for me by using phottix BG *so far

if you have more budget for battery grip, go to canon one for better feeling :bsmilie:

 

[Philomae]

What is the current price for Canon EOS 550D?

saw at harvey e other day for kit 2 @ 1699.

yup!
think there is IT show coming up at month end. the price would be around tat.
but still think neighbourhood shops would be much more cheaper.

 

[skyymanz]

Hi all,

Have been using my 550d for awhile already. i find that night photography is difficult. The flash sometimes make the photo over exposed. I am think of buying an external flash or 17-55 f2.8 lens. Any comment which one should i get first?

Thank you.

 

[litlefiter]

Hi all,

Have been using my 550d for awhile already. i find that night photography is difficult. The flash sometimes make the photo over exposed. I am think of buying an external flash or 17-55 f2.8 lens. Any comment which one should i get first?

Thank you.

in night photography, a flash will definitely open up more opportunities than an f2.8 lens

 

[nathaniel]

Hi all,

Have been using my 550d for awhile already. i find that night photography is difficult. The flash sometimes make the photo over exposed. I am think of buying an external flash or 17-55 f2.8 lens. Any comment which one should i get first?

Thank you.

1. if you want to take people + scenery in the background:
- an f/2.8 lens isn't necessary: you'll usually need to stop down the aperture anyway so that both the people & scenery are in focus.
- with an external flash you might have trouble getting the background and the people at similar exposures unless you use a "slow-sync" setting.
- hence i would suggest i tripod here (although people have to hold still while taking the photo).

2. if it's just scenery, no people, then forget about flash as it won't have the range. A large-aperture prime or a f/2.8 lens will do most of the time, just be careful of the shallow depth of field. a f/3.5, f/4.0 lens will also do if you use a tripod, or can find something flat to put your camera on (and set the 2 second timer / use the remote).

3. if you want to take people only, then maybe the flash is a good idea.

 

[pingshen]

1. if you want to take people + scenery in the background:
- an f/2.8 lens isn't necessary: you'll usually need to stop down the aperture anyway so that both the people & scenery are in focus.
- with an external flash you might have trouble getting the background and the people at similar exposures unless you use a "slow-sync" setting.
- hence i would suggest i tripod here (although people have to hold still while taking the photo).

2. if it's just scenery, no people, then forget about flash as it won't have the range. A large-aperture prime or a f/2.8 lens will do most of the time, just be careful of the shallow depth of field. a f/3.5, f/4.0 lens will also do if you use a tripod, or can find something flat to put your camera on (and set the 2 second timer / use the remote).

3. if you want to take people only, then maybe the flash is a good idea.

dont forget abt iso! hahaha

 

[pingshen]

Hi all,

Have been using my 550d for awhile already. i find that night photography is difficult. The flash sometimes make the photo over exposed. I am think of buying an external flash or 17-55 f2.8 lens. Any comment which one should i get first?

Thank you.

how about sticking a white sticker over ur flash to diffuse e light? haha. save money!

 

[Sleepies]

Hi all,

Have been using my 550d for awhile already. i find that night photography is difficult. The flash sometimes make the photo over exposed. I am think of buying an external flash or 17-55 f2.8 lens. Any comment which one should i get first?

Thank you.

tripod and flash ;p

 

[skyymanz]

1. if you want to take people + scenery in the background:
- an f/2.8 lens isn't necessary: you'll usually need to stop down the aperture anyway so that both the people & scenery are in focus.
- with an external flash you might have trouble getting the background and the people at similar exposures unless you use a "slow-sync" setting.
- hence i would suggest i tripod here (although people have to hold still while taking the photo).

2. if it's just scenery, no people, then forget about flash as it won't have the range. A large-aperture prime or a f/2.8 lens will do most of the time, just be careful of the shallow depth of field. a f/3.5, f/4.0 lens will also do if you use a tripod, or can find something flat to put your camera on (and set the 2 second timer / use the remote).

3. if you want to take people only, then maybe the flash is a good idea.

Hi..

Thanks for the advise. u point out my main concern. Usually if i wan to take night people and scenery i cant do it with my set up now. Cos use flash u will not get the scenery. and i do not have a tripod so having long exposure is difficult. i wonder does a 2.8 aperture take good picture of night scenery and people?

I think good flash will be helpful for cases like u have good lighting of the background and the people is "dark" due to shadow casting on the face. correct me if i am wrong. still learning..

 

[zhehaolau]

Anyone know where i can get phoenix battery grip?

 

[litlefiter]

Hi..

Thanks for the advise. u point out my main concern. Usually if i wan to take night people and scenery i cant do it with my set up now. Cos use flash u will not get the scenery. and i do not have a tripod so having long exposure is difficult. i wonder does a 2.8 aperture take good picture of night scenery and people?

I think good flash will be helpful for cases like u have good lighting of the background and the people is "dark" due to shadow casting on the face. correct me if i am wrong. still learning..

flash is more helpful than that. flash photography guide - http://neilvn.com/tangents/

 

[maldito]

Anyone know where i can get phoenix battery grip?

never heard of phoenix

if its phottix u can get it at sgcamera or reddot

 

[Stacheldraht]

Hi guys, just wondering, any users have experiences with the 24~105L on the 550D?

If there are, kindly share! TIA

 

[zhehaolau]

never heard of phoenix

if its phottix u can get it at sgcamera or reddot

Sorry its phottix! Hmm phottix selling 130. Original selling 185?
Ok then i guess i will go for original one.:think:

 

[Cokiee]

What is the current price for Canon EOS 550D?

you looking to buy a set too? It does seem like prices are falling

 

[TheoDR]

Hi guys, just wondering, any users have experiences with the 24~105L on the 550D?

If there are, kindly share! TIA

Hi, I'm currently using the 24-105L as my main walkabout lens. The 18-55mm kit lens (used for a few weeks) has been retired to the dry cabinet. ;p

Am very happy with the reach that the lens gives me at the 105mm end. 24mm isn't wide enough if you're taking a group picture in confined spaces like a classroom.

If you're going to do event photography, you will have to jostle for position with other photographers. The 24mm end with our crop cam means that we'll have to stand further back to take the same group picture. Other photographers with wider angle lens will be in front and most probably blocking you from taking a clean shot.

Aperture wise, F4 gives me some nice bokeh. For indoor dim lighting shoots, I've got myself an external flash. Hope this helps!

Am considering the 10-22mm or 70-200mm f4L IS as the next lens. :devil: