Thanks! Made up my mind

[pictureperfect]

Oh haha....thanks....


gman

Hope it wasn't free, cos I went all the way down to collect it. =/ And yeah, the 18-55-250 combi is definitely a great starter set.

 

[bEnd1ck]

How does the fliter protect the lens? Are you talking about a polarized filter or just a normal one. I can't get a polarized filter, due to that the lens i'm going to get has a rotating focus in the front. During AF or manual modes.


gman

Not that you can't use a polarizer, just more troublesome. The filter can be rotated too. So after you zoom in/out and AF done, you can rotate the filter to the correct direction.

For the cabinet... well, if you're going to get all the body+kit, lenses, filters and cabinet all at one shop...... that will cost more than a 400litre refrigerator.. I don't see why you cant ask for free delivery. . If you buy separately then maybe not la.

 

[bay1974]

I just got my Canon 450D 1.5 months back. My beginning kit includes:

1. Canon 450D with Kit Lens [EF18-55mm IS]
2. Canon EF55-250mm IS Lens
3. Hoya UV Filters
4. Digi-Cab 30L (more than enough to store 2-3 bodies and 4-6 lens)
5. Panasonic Tripod (given free by the retailer - may upgrade to a better one later)

I am now shopping for a (heavy duty) battery, a good flash unit, a EF50mm lens and a haversack camera bag. Any good suggestions for these? Any other survival kit I should add?

I got my 450D during the June IT Show. Guess we are in a very similar suituation of wanting to have better gear to shoot better. My kit now comprise of the following;

1. Canon 450D with Kit Lens [EF18-55mm IS]
2. Canon EF 55-250mm IS Lens
3. Canon EF 50mm F1.8
4. Canon EF 85mm F1.8
5. Canon Speedlite 430EX II
6. 2x UV Filters and 1 x CPL Filter
7. Digi-Cab 50L
8. Benro A500EX Tripod
9. Lowepro Fastpack 250
10. 2 x Phottix battery from Ebay

Thinking of getting both the EF 24-105mm F4 and the EFS 10-20mm to replace the kit lens.
Sigh, kena the BBB virus... :sweat:

 

[kemkoh]

Well, I've made up my mind to get the following items. Hopefully i can get them within the next few weeks. Hope my mom sponsor's me...Wee...thanks to everyone for the good advice. You can still suggest to me any ideas though...I'll take them to consideration and I'll appreciate what you tell me.


The stuff I'm getting:

Canon 450d with kit lens [18~55mm IS]

Canon lens [55~250mm IS]

Digi Cabi DHC series Dry box - DHC 040 (Not sure about the price, but if it's too ex, I'll buy a different model)

Lens Hood (Not sure if i should get one?)

Filter (Would it be good to have one?)



gman

Good choice :thumbsup: I just bought mine last week.....no regret.

Can share how much are you paying for all the above?

I also like to know how much is Canon lens [55~250mm IS] alone.

 

[gman23xx]

Haha...i'm going to ask them to add in a tripod...or else i'll use my dad's 20+ year old tripod...which is still new and a real classic....haha...maybe just modifiy the mount will do...haha


gman

 

[gman23xx]

Well...i'm not a loyalist to any brand...all i want is the stuff to look good and the pictures. As for now...i rather not take the risk of getting Tamron or Sigma lenses yet. I'll stick with canon lenses, and once i become a 100% pro will all great knowledge, i'll know which will be the best one for me.


Thanks....


gman

 

[gman23xx]

Hope it wasn't free, cos I went all the way down to collect it. =/ And yeah, the 18-55-250 combi is definitely a great starter set.

Hope it wasn't free....lol.......are you cursing me to go down all the way to get it....haha...lol...kidding yah...no offense...kinda funny with the way you phrased it. Haha...yeah...imagine carrying it in the train...OMG....lol


gman

 

[gman23xx]

I got my 450D during the June IT Show. Guess we are in a very similar suituation of wanting to have better gear to shoot better. My kit now comprise of the following;

1. Canon 450D with Kit Lens [EF18-55mm IS]
2. Canon EF 55-250mm IS Lens
3. Canon EF 50mm F1.8
4. Canon EF 85mm F1.8
5. Canon Speedlite 430EX II
6. 2x UV Filters and 1 x CPL Filter
7. Digi-Cab 50L
8. Benro A500EX Tripod
9. Lowepro Fastpack 250
10. 2 x Phottix battery from Ebay

Thinking of getting both the EF 24-105mm F4 and the EFS 10-20mm to replace the kit lens.
Sigh, kena the BBB virus... :sweat:

How much you paid at the I.T show? Did you get the 55-250mm lens at the show too. Their 55-250mm lens price was a rip off....


gman

 

[bay1974]

How much you paid at the I.T show? Did you get the 55-250mm lens at the show too. Their 55-250mm lens price was a rip off....


gman

paid SRP $1,499 for the 450D, with all the freebies. the 55-250mm was bought @ Cathay at $360, if remembered correctly.

bought the extended warranty (extra 2yr) at $150 and they throw in the 50mm F1.8.

ya man...the 55-250mm during show was going for close to $500...so called purchase with purchase promotion

 

[gman23xx]

paid SRP $1,499 for the 450D, with all the freebies. the 55-250mm was bought @ Cathay at $360, if remembered correctly.

bought the extended warranty (extra 2yr) at $150 and they throw in the 50mm F1.8.

ya man...the 55-250mm during show was going for close to $500...so called purchase with purchase promotion

That was a rip off price right. So expensive. Oh is the additional warranty by canon or best denki? The canon booth was represented by best denki you know. Haha...Oh so additional warranty cost $150. Not bad....Haha...


gman

 

[bay1974]

That was a rip off price right. So expensive. Oh is the additional warranty by canon or best denki? The canon booth was represented by best denki you know. Haha...Oh so additional warranty cost $150. Not bad....Haha...


gman

Not sure if the warranty is covered by Best Denki or Canon, but i do received a letter from Canon to state that my warranty is extened, total 3 yrs coverage. I guess this cover the kit lens too.

The 2 yrs extended warranty for $150 is a much better deal, considering that they are giving the 50mm F1.8 II too.

 

[evilorgi]

Good choice :thumbsup: I just bought mine last week.....no regret.

Can share how much are you paying for all the above?

I also like to know how much is Canon lens [55~250mm IS] alone.

i got mine 55-250 IS @ 350 2 mths back.. what about you?

 

[evilorgi]

I got my 450D during the June IT Show. Guess we are in a very similar suituation of wanting to have better gear to shoot better. My kit now comprise of the following;

1. Canon 450D with Kit Lens [EF18-55mm IS]
2. Canon EF 55-250mm IS Lens
3. Canon EF 50mm F1.8
4. Canon EF 85mm F1.8
5. Canon Speedlite 430EX II
6. 2x UV Filters and 1 x CPL Filter
7. Digi-Cab 50L
8. Benro A500EX Tripod
9. Lowepro Fastpack 250
10. 2 x Phottix battery from Ebay

Thinking of getting both the EF 24-105mm F4 and the EFS 10-20mm to replace the kit lens.
Sigh, kena the BBB virus... :sweat:

woah, how much all those things cost? 4k? you do have a VERY THICK wallet there...

 

[bay1974]

woah, how much all those things cost? 4k? you do have a VERY THICK wallet there...

Mmm..never count :bsmilie:

went thru your Flickr, realize you shoot alot @ wide angle. Any plan to get the
EF S 10-20mm?