Official Canon 550D User Thread

[blueacidic]

What's the difference between Canon 50mm f1.8 mark II and Canon EF - 50mm f1.8? Or is it the same?

Contemplating on getting a macro lens, seems like loads of good review on this lens. Can anyone advice?

 

[yinsheng]

just got me-self a 430ex II!

 

[blueacidic]

just got me-self a 430ex II!

Hi bro, check with you. Wonder how's your Canon EF - 50mm f1.8? Is it sharp?

 

[engrmariano]

What's the difference between Canon 50mm f1.8 mark II and Canon EF - 50mm f1.8? Or is it the same?

Contemplating on getting a macro lens, seems like loads of good review on this lens. Can anyone advice?

just got me-self a 430ex II!

why post non-550D issues on 550D thread?:nono:

 

[blueacidic]

why post non-550D issues on 550D thread?:nono:

I'm contemplating to get it for my Canon 550D.

 

[Shen siung]

wads gss?

ha ha, should be GGS

Nice shots soon...

Hi all, newbie in this field. Much to look forward to all your guidance. I just bought my 550D from another CSer here. He prefers the hassle free shooting after getting it for under a month. Paid $1080 for the body. Got no lens for a couple of days then bought the 50mm f1.8 II lens cos the digicabi out of stock. Thought the dry cabi is impt cos my place is kinda moist. Then have asked a friend to get me a 24-105mm from hongkong cos the price is so much cheaper there. other then that, I'm clueless with all thats going on. with regards to cam settings, video taking, lightroom, photoshop and all. Pls guide me along the way. Thank you!!

!st of all, start reading the manual, though boring, but useful.
then play around
then read more on forum.
it will come slowly

Nope, I am waiting for GGS Glass protector.

Someone posted available in OP. I have Not yet call to check

 

[yinsheng]

ggs is a brand or referring to the screen?

the 430ex II for my 550d what. its his present. LOL.

 

[soons]

hey bro,

for panning, did u turn on IS? and u use one point af or one point-AI servo af?

haha. tips please. thanks.

All my current lens now does not have IS. Turn it on if u have.
I always use one point AF.

 

[scruffy]

The GGS glass screen protector for 550D
Is there any brandname "GGS" or "any lettering" printed on the protectector like the following pic?

Reference Pic
http://www.greenlife-style.com/ebay/...00/AA40/01.jpg

 

[scruffy]

The GGS glass screen protector for 550D
Is there any brandname "GGS" or "any lettering" printed on the protectector like the following pic?

Reference Pic
http://www.greenlife-style.com/ebay/camera/AA00/AA40/01.jpg

 

[zonal77]

I'm contemplating to get it for my Canon 550D.

Y contemplate? Juz get it...it's the cheapest prime u can find and very value for money!

:thumbsup:

 

[soons]

Y contemplate? Juz get it...it's the cheapest prime u can find and very value for money!

:thumbsup:

prime..? Do u mean body?

 

[wmayeo]

thinking to replace my 18-55mm, saw the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 lens :think:

Any 550D users using Sigma 17-70mm?

 

[auden09]

why dun consider tamron 17-50? i think the tammy is sharper.

 

[soons]

thinking to replace my 18-55mm, saw the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 lens :think:

Any 550D users using Sigma 17-70mm?

I prefer to get the OS version if I can... wanna replace my Tamron 28-75 for that.

 

[yinsheng]

prime..? Do u mean body?

i think he means body. u know like transformers. highest class is prime. LOL

 

[wmayeo]

why dun consider tamron 17-50? i think the tammy is sharper.

i'm still considering, just like to hear CS forumers' opinion.

 

[soons]

For those interested to know:

The brain of 550D. Digic IV with 2 BGA rams, but I suspect is DDR2, from the shape of the chip.

And canon do states:

The EOS Kiss X4 borrows the high sensitivity, low noise, and extended dynamic range technologies from our high-end models, such as the EOS 7D, for a full-time ISO range (100 to 6400) twice that of the Kiss X3. In extended ISO mode, the range is extended to ISO 12,800.

 

[wmayeo]

I prefer to get the OS version if I can... wanna replace my Tamron 28-75 for that.

OS version has smaller aperture range than the old model.
it also has HSM but of course pricer.

i'm looking for cheapo lens. :bsmilie:

 

[Burgerlim]

prob a frequent Q,
do want video capability, is it worth to up from 450 to 550?