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ORIGINAL: TMeeks

Are you going to be able to take some test shots before the wedding? I can't imagine the stress of shooting a wedding in an untested environment. I don't know how the wedding photographers do it and I shot professional video for 15+ years.

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I've only got a D70. I'm shooting a wedding (for a friend) in Aug. It's going to be great - old church with tons of natural lighting. The reception location has a GREAT area too. My co-worker just got married, so she's letting me go through their proofs to get other ideas.

I have shot with Nikon for most of my life. I want the D300, but it's going to be a while before I can afford that. Maybe now, with it coming out, I can get a used 200 at a decent price. [:D]

In reality, I shoot mostly professional soccer.

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ORIGINAL: uncabeeil

Besides, it' only a wedding. Not like it's an important occasion or anything. [8D]

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ORIGINAL: PolarBear

Woot! Just ordered the XSi with kit lens and the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Macro Lens, which from all reports I've seen takes AWESOME macro pictures.

I was kind of not sure if I should order the kit lens or not since I was getting the macro (could have saved $100 by not getting it) but figure it could be useful in some cases where the macro lens isn't. From what I understand the macro lens can do "normal" pictures pretty well also. Just not zoom.

I think I will want a telephoto lens at some point but my wallet needs to recover from this. I think I want to focus on macro photography for the time being anyway.

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ORIGINAL: bluestone

I just ordered a Nikkor AF f 1.8 D lens.[:)]

Just thought I would let you all know.[:D]

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ORIGINAL: BethanyMI

I have the Canon 20D and I absolutely love it ! [:)] I first started out with the Canon Rebel 2000. A really good camera to start out with. Then I went on to the Canon Elan7. Also an all around excellant camera. Actually all of these camera's do the job for portrait photography which is my interest. Good to hear everyones favorites. The camera doesn't make the photo - but rather the photographer ! [;)]

Bethany

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ORIGINAL: ebony101

Just bought my first digital camera, so I'm not too fancy with all the "camera terms" that everyone is using. It's a Canon PowerShot A470. If size is your thing then this is not for you - it cannot be slipped into your pocket, but it will fit in your handbag.

I have yet to really test it, but the instruction booklet says to do test shots first before you enter into an "These are the photos I want" situation.

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ORIGINAL: fluffmonkey

I have the Canon PowerShot S3 IS But I want to get an SLR Camera .... I want to get the Canon Rebel XSi OR Nikon ( i forgot what it was called) but I have to save up money lots of money lol

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ORIGINAL: ezri

I have a Canon EOS Rebel XTi.
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My dream is to have a full frame sensor- you know the full 35mm instead of a 22mm sensor. No more multiplyin' by 1.6... my 50mm prime will be a 50mm prime and not a 80mm. [8|] Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sensor size 36 x 24 mm (8.64 cm²) Pixel density 2.4 MP/cm²... cost??? OUCH!!! So I won't be getting that one anytime soon.

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ORIGINAL: Technophile
you know you could look into the Canon 5D, which is also full frame and much cheaper than the 1D series full frames. canon had some instant rebates last month, and for a while the 5D was "only" $1900. yeah, still expensive, but much cheaper than 1D's. i've been temped to buy it, but i'm going to hold off a bit longer.

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ORIGINAL: ezri

Question-


has anyone ever RENTED a lens before? I was looking and found a site that rents them- 1 week with round trip shipping and insurance for $56.00 for that 100mm macro I have been coveting. It'd be a sweet way to see if the lens IS what I am thinking it is and would fit my needs uh... wants.

I went to the FAQ on the site and found this:

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How much of a security deposit do I need?
LPTG: None.

You: None?

LPTG: Right.

You: You mean you won't put a hold of $1600 on my card if I rent the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS?


LPTG: Right.

You: Are you crazy?

LPTG: Maybe.

(they charge 110.00 for the lens mentioned in this quote that is for 1 week this includes the shipping both ways + shipping insurance. 4 weeks would be 245.00 the lens on Amazon.com is 1500.00+ )

Am I crazy for even considering renting?

~e

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ORIGINAL: TMeeks

The first extra lens that I purchased was the 100mm macro. It is an excellent lens. But, it's a specialty lens that is not likely to be used all that often. I've rarely found it to be suitable to use as a 'walk around' lens.

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ORIGINAL: PolarBear

Right. I think it is useful for pretty much anything that fits in the frame. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case for things you see when walking around, unless you can back up quite a bit.

However, it's good for more than just macro shots. I also plan to use it for portraits of people.

I also just ordered the 50mm f/1.8 lens, which is only $90. Really wanted the f/1.4, but it's $320, so that will wait. I'm hoping this one will get decent handheld shots in low light.

Next I want either a super-wide angle 10-22mm (the Sigma is $500 and the Canon is $700 so that will be a tough sell to my wife) or a decent 55-300 zoom. Once I get both of those I should be about set for anything!

Ezri -- just BUY the 100mm macro if at all possible. You won't regret it! I think it would be hard to justify renting unless you need it for one specific project and then likely won't need it again. Also worth considering is just buying it, then selling it on Craigslist after you're done. Since it will be in virtually new shape, I bet you would get more than the "new" price minus what the rent place charges.