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Digital Camera Question
I just bought a Canon D10 and I was wondering if I would eventually
need to get a backup digital body. I've always had two bodies for film but the digital solves most of the reasons for having two. The main reasons I carried two with film was to shoot two different film types or film speeds. The second reason still valid is to have two different lens set up and ready to go without having to stop. This was usually at a fixed location like a grandkids party, social function like wedding of friend, etc. When I went on field trips the second body stayed in the bag. The last reason still valid is for the times when an equipment failure occurs. In all my years of shooting this only happen once when the battery went dead and since then I always carry spare batteries for the flash and camera. The question is a digital backup body or more lens. I'm leaning towards the latter and carrying a film body for backup. What are the thoughts of this group? I am not a pro making money from photography but just a serious amateur. Last question I bought the Canon 550 EX flash and I also have a 540 EX for my Canon 1N. Does the 540 EX not work on the D10 or just not give full functionality. I could shoot some pictures to find out but I thought I would just ask. Thanks, Art |
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"Art Salmons" wrote in message om... Last question I bought the Canon 550 EX flash and I also have a 540 EX for my Canon 1N. Does the 540 EX not work on the D10 or just not give full functionality. I could shoot some pictures to find out but I thought I would just ask. What does the camera manual say about compatibility with the 550EX? Jim |
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Art Salmons wrote:
I just bought a Canon D10 and I was wondering if I would eventually need to get a backup digital body. I've always had two bodies for film but the digital solves most of the reasons for having two. The main reasons I carried two with film was to shoot two different film types or film speeds. The second reason still valid is to have two different lens set up and ready to go without having to stop. This was usually at a fixed location like a grandkids party, social function like wedding of friend, etc. When I went on field trips the second body stayed in the bag. The last reason still valid is for the times when an equipment failure occurs. In all my years of shooting this only happen once when the battery went dead and since then I always carry spare batteries for the flash and camera. The question is a digital backup body or more lens. I'm leaning towards the latter and carrying a film body for backup. What are the thoughts of this group? I am not a pro making money from photography but just a serious amateur. Last question I bought the Canon 550 EX flash and I also have a 540 EX for my Canon 1N. Does the 540 EX not work on the D10 or just not give full functionality. I could shoot some pictures to find out but I thought I would just ask. Thanks, Art Why not use your film camera as your backup? -- Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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GT40 wrote in message . ..
On 26 Oct 2004 12:54:12 -0700, (Art Salmons) wrote: I bought the Canon 550 EX flash and I also have a 540 EX for my Canon 1N. Does the 540 EX not work on the D10 or just not give full functionality. I could shoot some pictures to find out but I thought I would just ask. That a 540EZ not EX. The EZ flash wont work on digitial cameras, the EX will. Sorry, You are right it's a 540 EZ. Would it work as a remote flash triggered electronicly or wouldn't it work period? Thanks Art |
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Do what you can afford to do.
If it is a financial stress, do what is practical. If you can afford it, get what you want, and that will get you the joy of a new toy and satisfaction. Can't help with the flash question. |
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"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message .. .
Art Salmons wrote: I just bought a Canon D10 and I was wondering if I would eventually need to get a backup digital body. I've always had two bodies for film but the digital solves most of the reasons for having two. The main reasons I carried two with film was to shoot two different film types or film speeds. The second reason still valid is to have two different lens set up and ready to go without having to stop. This was usually at a fixed location like a grandkids party, social function like wedding of friend, etc. When I went on field trips the second body stayed in the bag. The last reason still valid is for the times when an equipment failure occurs. In all my years of shooting this only Why not use your film camera as your backup? I kind of think that is the right answer. I have a Canon 1N that is in excellent shape and it would serve me well in that capacity. Plus the prices on them has really dropped so it's worth keeping because I wouldn't be getting that much for it anyway. I really don't see the need for two digital bodies right now. I just got the 10D this week after the prices fell on them. I got it new for $950. In the future when I move up to a newer Canon digital then I can keep the 10D as a backup if I feel the need. That plus I still have a ton of film in the refrigerator to either use or get rid of. Art Salmons |
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Where did you get the 10D for $950? That sounds like a great price.
DDDD "Art Salmons" wrote in message om... "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message .. . Art Salmons wrote: I just bought a Canon D10 and I was wondering if I would eventually need to get a backup digital body. I've always had two bodies for film but the digital solves most of the reasons for having two. The main reasons I carried two with film was to shoot two different film types or film speeds. The second reason still valid is to have two different lens set up and ready to go without having to stop. This was usually at a fixed location like a grandkids party, social function like wedding of friend, etc. When I went on field trips the second body stayed in the bag. The last reason still valid is for the times when an equipment failure occurs. In all my years of shooting this only Why not use your film camera as your backup? I kind of think that is the right answer. I have a Canon 1N that is in excellent shape and it would serve me well in that capacity. Plus the prices on them has really dropped so it's worth keeping because I wouldn't be getting that much for it anyway. I really don't see the need for two digital bodies right now. I just got the 10D this week after the prices fell on them. I got it new for $950. In the future when I move up to a newer Canon digital then I can keep the 10D as a backup if I feel the need. That plus I still have a ton of film in the refrigerator to either use or get rid of. Art Salmons |
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Art Salmons wrote:
Sorry, You are right it's a 540 EZ. Would it work as a remote flash triggered electronicly or wouldn't it work period? How are you going to trigger it remotely? -Dave |
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