Official Canon 550D User Thread

[sinner1974]

Hi..

Which lens is good for a starter?

If $ not an issue, juz get the body and invest on
L lens.

i used to use kit lens 18-55, then switch to 17-40L. There is
really a great different between the IQ produced by both.

L lens build is very solid!!

Should have get the L lens at the very first place!

 

[skyymanz]

If $ not an issue, juz get the body and invest on
L lens.

i used to use kit lens 18-55, then switch to 17-40L. There is
really a great different between the IQ produced by both.

L lens build is very solid!!

Should have get the L lens at the very first place!

wow ok.. but might be out of my budget..

How much is 17-40L?

 

[zonal77]

wow ok.. but might be out of my budget..

How much is 17-40L?

For your convenience...

EF 17-40mm f4L USM - $1449 (RRP) | $1155 (PA-C w/GST Apr09) | $1160 (AP-F, Aug09) | $1170 (JO, Sep09) | $1090 cash (CP-P, w/ GST, Sep09) | $1170 nets (TK, w/ GST, Sep09) | $1145 (MS, w/ GST, Jan19) | $1156 (SLRR, w/ GST, Dec09) | $1150 (OP, Jan10)

Here's the link to check pricing in future...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518391

 

[skyymanz]

For your convenience...

EF 17-40mm f4L USM - $1449 (RRP) | $1155 (PA-C w/GST Apr09) | $1160 (AP-F, Aug09) | $1170 (JO, Sep09) | $1090 cash (CP-P, w/ GST, Sep09) | $1170 nets (TK, w/ GST, Sep09) | $1145 (MS, w/ GST, Jan19) | $1156 (SLRR, w/ GST, Dec09) | $1150 (OP, Jan10)

Here's the link to check pricing in future...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518391

Wow... thats really over my budget.

Thanks for the link.

Btw is there large difference in the performance for EF 50mm f1.4 USM and EF 50mm f1.8 II?
Good for indoor shoot?

 

[sinner1974]

wow ok.. but might be out of my budget..

How much is 17-40L?

Alot of used copy in b&s. Should be able to get below
$850, depend on condition.
Trust me, L lens colour so much better. Photo taken using
18-55 the colour is dull. Ok ok i know compare apple to orange not fair

 

[Shen siung]

ermm...I had called in to inquire this program couple of days ago..what I was being told was that I have to send in a faulty camera for repair and if the repair fee is too high, and I decided to give it a miss, the technician will then advise on this program and give u a quote on the new camera that u are interested in..i wonder if this is the standard practice or diff customer service have diff way of saying..:dunno:

Any Canon camera in any condition will do, just go to Canon keppel bay level 4.

ISO12800 not usable anyway, ISO6400 is good enough for me at extreme conditions.

I've went through some of your earlier post of pics.
I was wonder do you have any 100% crop of ISO3200 and ISO6400 to share?
Thanks

 

[soons]

I usually goes to the Handphone accessories shop at IMM to custom cut screen protector.

So far I have done for my Handphone, compact camera, walkie talkie, gas meter...(just to name a few)

best part of it all, it takes away the headache of applying the screen protector on your own.

maybe you can get your screen protector for your Canon 550D done there.

IMM super far from my home. *sweat*

 

[soons]

Any Canon camera in any condition will do, just go to Canon keppel bay level 4.



I've went through some of your earlier post of pics.
I was wonder do you have any 100% crop of ISO3200 and ISO6400 to share?
Thanks

Some of the cat pictures are generally taken at ISO 3200 to ISO6400, as I sold my IS lens away in flavor of a Fast Zoom lens. Got to use faster shutter speed to minimise handshake at the tele-end.

 

[soons]

just got a 3rd party batt from cathay @ peninsula just now for $28.

Can share the specification printed on battery and the brand.

$28 sound reasonable.

 

[Mavewhite]

I think most handphone accessories shop can do that for you.
Try those nearer to your place.

IMM super far from my home. *sweat*

 

[rean7]

Can share the specification printed on battery and the brand.

$28 sound reasonable.

Brand is divipower

"Premium Quality Lithium-Ion battery
CN-LPE8
7.2V 2800mAh Li-ion

CAUTION:
1. Do not connect improperly.
2. Do not dispose of in fire or expose to excess heat.
3. Do not crush, puncture incinerate or short circuit external contacts."

 

[soons]

Brand is divipower

"Premium Quality Lithium-Ion battery
CN-LPE8
7.2V 2800mAh Li-ion

CAUTION:
1. Do not connect improperly.
2. Do not dispose of in fire or expose to excess heat.
3. Do not crush, puncture incinerate or short circuit external contacts."

lolx, another 2800mAh super battery. Next time I will label my battery 8888mAh call 4DPower. :bsmilie:

Thanks rean7. Did you find if this battery is lighter compared to canon battery?

 

[rean7]

ehh.. can't feel the diff leh. shld be ok la. i've used this 3rd party brand previously for my G9. but of course, nth beats the original.

lolx, another 2800mAh super battery. Next time I will label my battery 8888mAh call 4DPower. :bsmilie:

Thanks rean7. Did you find if this battery is lighter compared to canon battery?

 

[rean7]

is it worth it to get a hoya CPL + UV filter for my 50mm f/1.8 for $50?

 

[superbeng]

Brand is divipower

"Premium Quality Lithium-Ion battery
CN-LPE8
7.2V 2800mAh Li-ion

CAUTION:
1. Do not connect improperly.
2. Do not dispose of in fire or expose to excess heat.
3. Do not crush, puncture incinerate or short circuit external contacts."

Sorry for the ignorance, but what charger do you use to charge this 3rd party battery? The existing Canon battery charger that came with the Canon 550D? Thanks in advance

 

[soons]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what charger do you use to charge this 3rd party battery? The existing Canon battery charger that came with the Canon 550D? Thanks in advance

Confirmed, no chip in LP-E8 (Heng ah)

 

[soons]

is it worth it to get a hoya CPL + UV filter for my 50mm f/1.8 for $50?

One of the mass seller is selling Targus CPL + UV pretty cheaply. GO to the mass sale and search it out. The CPL + UV is a bundle package is does not cost more than $40. (less than $30-ish iirc)

 

[HVB88]

Sorry for the ignorance, but what charger do you use to charge this 3rd party battery? The existing Canon battery charger that came with the Canon 550D? Thanks in advance

You can use canon charger.

anyway, I was told the original canon batt has no warranty...

 

[superbeng]

Thanks, soons and HVB88

 

[zonal77]

lolx, another 2800mAh super battery. Next time I will label my battery 8888mAh call 4DPower. :bsmilie:

Thanks rean7. Did you find if this battery is lighter compared to canon battery?

For $28, I believe it's pretty decent already...imagine u can get 3 of this batt and still got change for a drink...