Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX
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Review Date: Sep 7, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $638.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Sharp as prime. Affordable. Fast.
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Cons:
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Minimum focus distance could be closer. Short zoom range.
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Sharpest fastest UWA for the APS-C of them all. What more do I need to say?
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II
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Review Date: May 21, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $450.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Fast recycling time, powerful, built quality.
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Cons:
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None.
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Imported mine from Hong Kong. Even including the P&P and had to pay import tax it was still considerably cheaper faster than getting it from within the UK.
Simply the best Canon flash money can buy.
Jon
www.thewrongun.com
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Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
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Review Date: May 10, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $700.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Image quality, f/2.8, IS.
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Cons:
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Price, dust resistance.
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I bought this lens to replace the kit lens of my 400D. I have not been disappointed.
This is an excellent lens. It is fast and sharp. IS is a godsend at low light conditions where a flash is not appropriate.
The build quality exceeded my expectation of a non L lens. It feels sturdy and well built. Although I have found some dust behind the frond element as it is not dust or humidity proof.
I love it!
Jon
www.thewrongun.com
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Canon EOS Rebel XTi (400D)
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Review Date: May 10, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $600.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Price, usability, dust removal system.
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Cons:
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For the price? Nothing at all.
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I decided to get into photography after spending a 3 week long holiday in South Africa with a bunch of friends. Two of whom are professional photographers. After using one of them's Canon EOS 5D consistently, I was hooked.
As soon as I was home I ordered this camera, the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens and the the BG-E3 grip. So far I have not been disappointed.
I take all my images in RAW and I was surprised by the quality of the images it produces. This camera should last me until when I can afford a full frame (one day).
The only problem I've had with it so far is that I was unable to get the Dust Delete Data function to work.
PS phronq: Menu 3rd tab -> LCD auto off -> Enable
In conclusion, the Canon EOS 400D is a fantastic entry level D-SLR. Highly recommended.
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Jon
www.thewrongun.com
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