Thank You ClubSNAP - I Just bought the Canon 450D

[Schmike]

hi i just bot a 450d too .m interested to take macro shot.can recommend which lens i shd get 1st?

i intend to get the EF 100mm f2.8 once i saved up.

 

[kemkoh]

Ok, going down to Funan later....will check out at Challengers (i saw a few displayed unit there last week).

I think it is probably better to think ahead and get a 40L/50L one if you are more likely to buy more lens than not, otherwise you will be stuck with a 30L box after you upgrade. Maybe cheaper this way also.

Went to Challenger yesterday....the Digi dry cabinet price from $150 - $500. Is this the normal price?

 

[acitinium]

No, you cannot re-charge any battery (AA nor Li-ion) with the battery grip (BG-E5)... you'll have to use the relevant battery charger.

The battery grip is not that heavy, and it is also helpful to balance body against longer / heavier lens. The beauty of it is you can choose not to use battery grip at times when you want a very light setup to bring along.

for those using 2 canon batteries, how do you all charge the battery?
as i assume you will only have 1 battery charger that comes with the body.
or u buy another charger?

 

[-DeeK-]

for those using 2 canon batteries, how do you all charge the battery?
as i assume you will only have 1 battery charger that comes with the body.
or u buy another charger?

Yea wait for one of the batteries to finish charging, then charge the other one

 

[calebk]

Went to Challenger yesterday....the Digi dry cabinet price from $150 - $500. Is this the normal price?

Depends on capacity. Why don't you take a trip down to John 3:16? They deal in a local brand called Digi-Cabi, which sells for very reasonable prices for all capacities.

For most photography things in general, I'd suggest avoiding megastores like Challenger, Best Denki etc.

 

[acitinium]

Yea wait for one of the batteries to finish charging, then charge the other one

how long does it need to charge complete?
cause usally when i charge batteries, offen just left it overnite, esp when travelling (on tour). then would result in 1 charged, i not charged ;/

 

[calebk]

how long does it need to charge complete?
cause usally when i charge batteries, offen just left it overnite, esp when travelling (on tour). then would result in 1 charged, i not charged ;/

About 2-3 hours.

 

[acitinium]

About 2-3 hours.

ok thanks

 

[hammie]

how long does it need to charge complete?
cause usally when i charge batteries, offen just left it overnite, esp when travelling (on tour). then would result in 1 charged, i not charged ;/

You can always get 2 chargers

 

[denizenx]

I try to make it a point only to recharge when it's dead, which is why it's good to have a spare. However, Li-Ion batteries have no memory effect, so if you need a full-charge the next day, but your battery isn't flat yet, there's no harm in charging it.

just be careful:
lithium batts shd not be allowed to go dead flat. this damages the batt. a dead flat batt may show symptoms like not charging (problem LED or no response) until 30 minutes later.
too many times and the batt is spoilt.

 

[kemkoh]

Depends on capacity. Why don't you take a trip down to John 3:16? They deal in a local brand called Digi-Cabi, which sells for very reasonable prices for all capacities.

For most photography things in general, I'd suggest avoiding megastores like Challenger, Best Denki etc.

Digi-Cabi, this is the same brand i saw at Challenger. John 3:16 is always crowded when i walked past. Probably bcos their price are good - maybe will pop-by one of these days.

 

[gman23xx]

Digi-Cabi, this is the same brand i saw at Challenger. John 3:16 is always crowded when i walked past. Probably bcos their price are good - maybe will pop-by one of these days.

Where's john 3:16....haha...i've no idea of the photoshops...i only know some at funan and the more popular ones....


gman

 

[eosdigital]

Where's john 3:16....haha...i've no idea of the photoshops...i only know some at funan and the more popular ones....


gman

It's at Funan Mall too...think 2nd or 3rd floor

 

[labla]

It's at Funan Mall too...think 2nd or 3rd floor

5th to be exact. just go up the escalaor not the food court side. the other end

 

[two200]

Digi-Cabi, this is the same brand i saw at Challenger. John 3:16 is always crowded when i walked past. Probably bcos their price are good - maybe will pop-by one of these days.

got my 36L from John @ $116. I think Carrefour selling @ $148 then. Samuel of John 13:6 is always busy but he can multitask, don't worry just ask him - he switches freq very fast:bigeyes:

 

[kemkoh]

got my 36L from John @ $116. I think Carrefour selling @ $148 then. Samuel of John 13:6 is always busy but he can multitask, don't worry just ask him - he switches freq very fast:bigeyes:

That's just great! I shall go see him when I get back from BKK. Thanks "two200"

 

[edesign]

got my 36L from John @ $116. I think Carrefour selling @ $148 then. Samuel of John 13:6 is always busy but he can multitask, don't worry just ask him - he switches freq very fast:bigeyes:

there is 36L dry cabinet? i thought they only come in even number?

 

[gman23xx]

there is 36L dry cabinet? i thought they only come in even number?

Err...36 is an even number...lol


gman

 

[acitinium]

wonder anyone able to take very sharp photo with their 18-55 kit lens on 450d?
can share your pic?

 

[jacquesvile]

TS:
u forget to thank Canon for creating the cam & many other xpensive acc. + L lens