DSLR Shots and Discussions

Red__Zed · 05-22-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't even wait for grip.

I can't even wait for the weight to come down onto the front tires before I turn

onzedge · 05-22-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't even wait for grip.

LunaZ · 05-22-2012, 08:34 PM

61 point AF would be cool.

m4a1mustang · 05-22-2012, 08:36 PM

I just read September announcement.

THAT IS SIMPLY TOO LONG TO WAIT.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 09:13 AM

Anyone have a recommendation for a good, yet reasonably priced, flash for a 60d?

Alchemy · 05-23-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Anyone have a recommendation for a good, yet reasonably priced, flash for a 60d?

I need an external flash myself. That and a nice tripod, been puttin that off forever.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Anyone have a recommendation for a good, yet reasonably priced, flash for a 60d?

I'd personally stick to the Canon Speedlights and also buy an off shoe flash cord. Even something like a Speedlight 270EX will be 100 times better than the built-in and it's pretty inexpensive compared to the more powerfull flashes. Get the 430EX if it's within your budget (more versatile). Either will let you direct the flash other than straigh on, which is huge in how your images come out.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 09:23 AM

I like the 580EX II but damn it's expensive.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I like the 580EX II but damn it's expensive.

That's overkill for most people. It's a powerful flash, but if you're shooting something stationary, like a car, coffee mug, whatever...off camera strobes would be better anyways.

wheee! · 05-23-2012, 09:36 AM

I believe the 480EX has built-in remote capability with the 60D

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I believe the 480EX has built-in remote capability with the 60D

It's a remote wireless 'slave' unit so I would check on the 60D's capability as a master unit....otherwise you might need a speedlite transmitter to shoot wireless. Not that important a factor though.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It's a remote wireless 'slave' unit so I would check on the 60D's capability as a master unit....otherwise you might need a speedlite transmitter to shoot wireless. Not that important a factor though.

I think that the 600 can function as "master".

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I think that the 600 can function as "master".

You talkng about the Speedlite 600? or the 60D? I just wasn't sure about the 60D. I shoot with a Nikon and my D90 can act as a Master and so can my SB-900.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 09:40 AM

Looks like it. 430 EX II... much more reasonably priced.

If I buy the 60D I wonder if it's worth it to get it with one of the kit lenses. 18-135 or 18-200.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks like it. 430 EX II... much more reasonably priced.

If I buy the 60D I wonder if it's worth it to get it with one of the kit lenses. 18-135 or 18-200.

The 600's big advantage is remote control of multiple flash units. I have the 580 EX II and it does a great job.

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