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Canon EOS 50D
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Review Date: Nov 29, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $925.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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I own two of these 50Ds. I have used Nikon D1, D200, D300, Canon D30 and 20D in the past. In brief:
+ Excellent ergonomic design. NO complaints whatsoever.
+ Great Screen detail, and the grid feature on Live view is super.
+ Detailed pixel peepers will be happy... all the detail you need.
+ The updated Digic IV system really does the job, especially with Canon Flash.
+ Focus is the best...quick precise ..and spot on.
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Cons:
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No Video, but that's the way the camera was made.
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I am very pleased with this camera. I sue L series glass except for the 100mm macro and that too gives super results.
My next camera will be a much improved full frame ..say a 5D Mark III or IV.
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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
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Review Date: Jan 15, 2006
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,300.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Excellent contrast at all ranges. Actually very good/excellent at 300 mm also Very easily held. Very smooth focus. Balances extremely well on many cameras.
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Cons:
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The DO at 300 mm is actually very very good. It is just not superb as my 300 mm f/4 prime, but that is a reflection of the prime's superb optics, and not a shortcoming of the 70-300 DO
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I bought this lens after being so disappointed at the latest 70-300 mm non-DO version that Canon introduced in late 2005. I returned it. In contrast, the DO version is as solid as many of my L series lenses. The focus in manual is very smooth, and AF snaps into place almost instantly. I shoot with a 1.6 x Canon 20D. Comapring my Canon 300mm f/4 L series IS prime and the 70-300 mm DO, I can detect a modest difference at 300. However, I think this reflects more on the extraordinary excellence of the 300 mm prime. The DO's contrast and lack of CA are impressive. I don't know why this lens is rated so modestly. My copy is superb. I have other Canon Zooms as well ( 16-35, 17-85, & 24-105). All my Canon Zooms are L series except for this 70-300 DO. I am very happy with it and it's size and stealth factor only add to my satisfaction with this little optical jewel.
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