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New Canon kit arrived.
Hi folks
Today was a good day for my collection of camera bits and pieces,I have been pondering for sometime a 17-55 F 2.8 IS,they are rather expensive,anyhow I bought a second hand one with UV filter,circular polarizer filter,and original hood for $900.I met the vendor and was able to examine and test the lens,before purchase.
When I got home my new 50D had arrived,only 48 hours after ordering it!,so I was most pleased,I tested camera,and have just been in observatory in the dark doing 4 minute exposures,to check no band of light in images,all looks good.along with a ex 430 I bought of Tony a couple of months,I now have a complete kit for regular every day use,I can use the 50D with my 70-200 L as well.while the 450D can stay on my 400 L prime for birding.
I have'nt had much of a test of 50D,one big thing I notice,is how wonderful it is to adjust AV and shutter speed at same time,I only use a camera in manual,so this is a huge step forward.
I have had two XXXD bodies,and now up the EOS ladder to a XXD,next stop a 5D,but that will be along time away.
One question,my cable release for 450D will not plug into 50D (sigh),what spec of fitting is needed?I have a friend who made the cable release for 450D,I am sure he could make one for 50D,what are the part sizes I need to tell him.?or any pointers? thanks
Anyhow,here is my new kit,sorry to brag,but its not everyday I buy such elite kit.
cheers Chris
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