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[codemonkey]

Hi,

Finally managed to get a decent camera :D

Just bought a new Canon EOS450D. Can anyone reccommend a decent 58mm polarising filter that won't break the bank (and where to buy it from)?.

And what do people think about hoods? Worth getting? Or just overpriced?

I only have the standard EF-S 18-55 lens with stabiliser at the moment. What's a good next lens when I can afford it?

Any advise on taking better pictures with EOS cameras appreciated :thumbs:

[PMM]

Its well worth your while looking at this website for tips ;)

http://www.digi-darkroom.com/

[codemonkey]

Its well worth your while looking at this website for tips ;)

http://www.digi-darkroom.com/

Sweet. Bookmarked for later perusal :D

[!TIMMY!]

You can get a Hoya one for £20 delivered @ 7DayShop. Or get their own brand for £4.

[codemonkey]

You can get a Hoya one for £20 delivered @ 7DayShop. Or get their own brand for £4.

Cheers for the tip. Do I need the standard UV filter or is it worth getting the polarising filter? Or both?

[sniperdude]

upto you but most people always keep a standard one on the lens so just to protect the lens from marks

cheaper to replace a filter than a lens

[codemonkey]

upto you but most people always keep a standard one on the lens so just to protect the lens from marks

cheaper to replace a filter than a lens

Good point. Off to the shops for me on Saturday then :thumbs:

[madmaca]

Don't keep a polariser on the lens at all times - if you ever shoot indoors it will hamper your results...

As for next lenses, you could try the nifty-fifty Canon 50mm f1.8 prime (great for low-light, extreme DoF, and portraits etc.) - very cheap but an EXCELLENT lens. For something with more reach there's the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS Lens, the Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens or the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens or for something even cheaper try the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro Super DG Lens - I have one and it's excellent for the money :)

[codemonkey]

Don't keep a polariser on the lens at all times - if you ever shoot indoors it will hamper your results...

As for next lenses, you could try the nifty-fifty Canon 50mm f1.8 prime (great for low-light, extreme DoF, and portraits etc.) - very cheap but an EXCELLENT lens. For something with more reach there's the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS Lens, the Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens or the Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens or for something even cheaper try the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro Super DG Lens - I have one and it's excellent for the money :)

Cool. So polarising when shooting water and metal and things to reduce shine? UV filter for everythine else?

I've heard about the Sigma lenses... will have to have a look at them :rocker:

[PeteA]

Polarising = Very reflective surfaces
UV = outdoors

I'd suggest a 50mm for portraits etc and 70-300mm IS USM for zoom as a basic. It's a very nice lens. Anything zoom you really want image stabilisation, the difference with and with out is huge.

If you want, when your free I'll let you play around with my 50mm f1.8 and other lenses so you can see what you think.


I'm free pretty much all the time atm.

[codemonkey]

Polarising = Very reflective surfaces
UV = outdoors

I'd suggest a 50mm for portraits etc and 70-300mm IS USM for zoom as a basic. It's a very nice lens. Anything zoom you really want image stabilisation, the difference with and with out is huge.

If you want, when your free I'll let you play around with my 50mm f1.8 and other lenses so you can see what you think.


I'm free pretty much all the time atm.



Cheers for the offer! You coming to the forum meet on Sunday? I should be there with me camera provided nothing changes between now and then

EDIT: Just thought of another question. Is it worth investing in a flashgun like the speedlight series before a new lens or just make do with inbuilt popup flash and get the new lens first?

[PeteA]

You'll only need a flash if your shooting further than about 10 feet. After that the light level degrades. It's a toss up really, depends on what you want to do.

Possibly. Got car problems at the moment, unless you fancy giving me a lift. I'm in southsea :P

[codemonkey]

You'll only need a flash if your shooting further than about 10 feet. After that the light level degrades. It's a toss up really, depends on what you want to do.

Possibly. Got car problems at the moment, unless you fancy giving me a lift. I'm in southsea :P

Normally I ride a superbike with a single sports seat... but as there's beer involved im cadging a lift in the Mustang with Gibbo. So no lift available I'm afraid :(

[PeteA]

Just called garage. Will definitely be done tomorrow. So, off to Guildford I go.

I'll bring most of my kit :)

[PeteA]

Oh, if you do get a polarising filter get a circular polarising filter because you have TTL (Through the Lense) metering.

Circular aren't as good as Linear however with TTL your going to have problems.

[codemonkey]

Oh, if you do get a polarising filter get a circular polarising filter because you have TTL (Through the Lense) metering.

Circular aren't as good as Linear however with TTL your going to have problems.

Cheers for the heads up :thumbs:

I'll prolly head to the London Camera Exchange in town as that's where I bought it.... unless their pricing on filters is extortionate. In which case I will tell them :****:

[PeteA]

the cheapest is about £50 if I remember correctly. But well worth it.

UV filters are also well worth the buy

[Dio]

Hi,

Finally managed to get a decent camera :D

Just bought a new Canon EOS450D.

Great news - have fun :)


Can anyone reccommend a decent 58mm polarising filter that won't break the bank (and where to buy it from)?.

And what do people think about hoods? Worth getting? Or just overpriced?

Hoya, as suggested are good but there are different grades with Hoya - avoid the green boxed ones from the Philippines.

Hood? Should have gone with Nikon ;) hoods come as standard with their lenses. They are certainly worth getting as they prevent lens flare - ie light coming in at dodgy angles.


I only have the standard EF-S 18-55 lens with stabiliser at the moment. What's a good next lens when I can afford it?

Any advise on taking better pictures with EOS cameras appreciated :thumbs:

Can't really advise on canon lenses - something cheap to cover the 55-200mm would be good. Then you can decide what photography you like and get the relevant lens.

Most of all - get out there and start shooting!


EDIT: as for UV filters, the issue is much debated. See http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1126787 for a typical thread. Read it and make up your own mind. My shooting has never required one. A CP filter is well worth the purchase.

[PeteA]

Worth getting one. So many times I've had rubbish shots from flare. Also it screws with your ttl

[DoubleTop]

goodness me, couldn't we tell you had a new camera at todays meet ;)

DT.

[JockMacMad]

Code Monkey I do hope you remembered to get the circular polarising filter, that would be the more expensive of the options :)

I have the Canon 50mm prime and its good for the low price.

As to other lenses horses for courses. I have used a 28-200mm Sigma for years as the donkey lens. I have a 17-35mm Sigma DG EX which was for wide on film but now almost wide on the digital and the Sigma APO 170-500mm rocket launcher for close ups.

Mind after the Bronica even the 500mm is not that heavy lol.

I even have my Lee filters still but nowadays it's called Photoshop although the price seems similar lol.

[codemonkey]

Code Monkey I do hope you remembered to get the circular polarising filter, that would be the more expensive of the options :)



Yup the polarising filter has been ordered and will arrive in the next couple of days. Now I just need to the weather so I can go and get some shots :thumbs: