New camera, T2i, is here!

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 01:45 AM

Just got it in today. I can already tell this camera is way better than the XS. The build quality seems much higher. Its still a plastic body, but feels more sturdy. The screen on the back is amazing compared to the XS.

The images, even in auto, rival some of my previous shots. I can't wait to get some good shots with this camera. Sadly, winter time gives me less chances for good photo ops around here. Hopefully I can get some soon.

The video also is going to be FUN! I have been watching videos online and some of them look down right stunning with this camera. I just need to learn some tricks and get some equipment to make them better.

Already on the buying list:

Video Rig - Either gonna buy one or even considering building one. The only hard part is getting a curved peice of wood for the shoulder support.
Dual hotshoe adapter - So I can have an external mic and some external lighting
Remote Shutter/Time - Time Lapse sunrise/sunset anyone?
Battery Grip
16 or 32gb Class 10 card - Got to keep up with that 1080/720p video!

F8L GT · January 12th, 2012, 01:51 AM

You shouldve bought mine lol

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:04 AM

Didn't know you were selling one!

Been done some research on camera rigs. I am gonna make one myself. I have seen designs made from PVC, Wood, and Metal. The cheapest and quickest will be the PVC.

I kinda want one that has a mechanism for turning the focus without letting go of one of the handles. Can't really do that with PVC... not sure what I am gonna end up doin.

F8L GT · January 12th, 2012, 03:14 AM

What did you end up paying for it?

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Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:18 AM

Out of pocket was only $81. It was priced at $549 however. I sold my XS for $400 and I had a $72 gift card. Paid for overnight shipping at $4 with Prime.

F8L GT · January 12th, 2012, 03:25 AM

Was it just the body or did u get a lens with it too?

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Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:30 AM

Just the body

F8L GT · January 12th, 2012, 03:34 AM

damn, for 800 i wouldve sold you my body

2 lenses, bag, and what ever else I got with the camera. I think I got paintshop program with it also

Zatrekaz · January 12th, 2012, 03:50 AM

All I needed was the body. Already own 3 lenses, a backapck, various cleaning accesories, Photoshop, ect.

I only paid $80 out of my pocket. The rest came from the sale of my XS and a Amazon gift card, hehe.

Lefty · January 12th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Nice!

You think the build quality is spectacular on that...wait til' you hold a 50D, or 7D (they ruined it on the 60D). The magnesium body is

Emay · January 12th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

The images, even in auto, rival some of my previous shots. I can't wait to get some good shots with this camera.

You ever say this again and we will slap you. No auto ever, not even a test shot.

Triple A · January 12th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Emay

You ever say this again and we will slap you. No auto ever, not even a test shot.

Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

Emay · January 12th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Already on the buying list:

Video Rig - Either gonna buy one or even considering building one. The only hard part is getting a curved peice of wood for the shoulder support.

Dual hotshoe adapter - So I can have an external mic and some external lighting

Remote Shutter/Time - Time Lapse sunrise/sunset anyone?

Battery Grip

16 or 32gb Class 10 card - Got to keep up with that 1080/720p video!

I have yet to use video on my 7d or 5d2 anywhere other than on my tripod. I've never contemplated using a rig. Doubt I ever will.

For your dual hotshoe idea, think about just going wireless for the lighting and use the cable port so you can put your mic in the shoe mount. Far better solution. Since your planning on a rig layout you can hard mount or galfer the wireless transmitter to the rig itself.

Remote shutter, for timelapses hands down the best trigger is the TC-80n3 everything else wishes to work like this one.

Grip is going to be mandatory if you are really going to use video. I run gripped 24/7 on both bodies. You won't like the weight at first, but you will get over it in a few weeks use.

32g card, again because it sounds like you are focused on the video features. You may want to get (2) 32g UDMA 6's, if you shoot in raw or jpeg + raw and do video you will have no choice.

I'll never put any of the video to full use, heck I probably use it twice a year.

Saturday night live used (3) 7d's and lighting to video a full show about a year ago and it was pretty cool to see ownable technology succeed so well in that space.

Good luck with the adventure, and put up some videos for us when you get the hang of things.

Emay · January 12th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Craven you ought to apply them tools to the sig pic. Show off the tools capabilities man!!

Lefty · January 12th, 2012, 09:10 PM

Zatrekaz · January 13th, 2012, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Emay

You ever say this again and we will slap you. No auto ever, not even a test shot.

I so sorry master!

I have not had a chance to get out and take some shots with it yet. Just have not had the time.

I am really interested in the video. I see what it can do, and I want to learn how to achive that. Probally gonna be a few before I can even build me a rig out of PVC pipe. Money is really tight atm.

I do plan to buy a grip as well, forgot to add that to the list.

06RedfireGT · January 13th, 2012, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by craven

whats wrong with my sig pic?

It looks like it was taken with a cell phone lol

mikeyfitz · January 13th, 2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by craven

whats wrong with my sig pic?

He's saying get quality photos

Emay · January 13th, 2012, 12:58 PM

^what they said. You're marching around with 5k in cam gear retail and you got a pic that looks like it came out of a cracker jack box. I was ribbin you Craven.

iPAPKE · January 13th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Got the T2i for christmas, and I love it.

January 12th, 2012, 01:45 AM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	New camera, T2i, is here! Just got it in today. I can already tell this camera is way better than the XS. The build quality seems much higher. Its still a plastic body, but feels more sturdy. The screen on the back is amazing compared to the XS. The images, even in auto, rival some of my previous shots. I can't wait to get some good shots with this camera. Sadly, winter time gives me less chances for good photo ops around here. Hopefully I can get some soon. The video also is going to be FUN! I have been watching videos online and some of them look down right stunning with this camera. I just need to learn some tricks and get some equipment to make them better. Already on the buying list: Video Rig - Either gonna buy one or even considering building one. The only hard part is getting a curved peice of wood for the shoulder support. Dual hotshoe adapter - So I can have an external mic and some external lighting Remote Shutter/Time - Time Lapse sunrise/sunset anyone? Battery Grip 16 or 32gb Class 10 card - Got to keep up with that 1080/720p video! __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 01:51 AM	#2
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	You shouldve bought mine lol __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 12th, 2012, 03:04 AM	#3
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Didn't know you were selling one! Been done some research on camera rigs. I am gonna make one myself. I have seen designs made from PVC, Wood, and Metal. The cheapest and quickest will be the PVC. I kinda want one that has a mechanism for turning the focus without letting go of one of the handles. Can't really do that with PVC... not sure what I am gonna end up doin. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 03:14 AM	#4
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	What did you end up paying for it? Sent from my HTC Wildfire using AutoGuide App __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 12th, 2012, 03:18 AM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Out of pocket was only $81. It was priced at $549 however. I sold my XS for $400 and I had a $72 gift card. Paid for overnight shipping at $4 with Prime. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 03:25 AM	#6
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	Was it just the body or did u get a lens with it too? Sent from my HTC Wildfire using AutoGuide App __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 12th, 2012, 03:30 AM	#7
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Just the body __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 03:34 AM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	damn, for 800 i wouldve sold you my body 2 lenses, bag, and what ever else I got with the camera. I think I got paintshop program with it also __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 12th, 2012, 03:50 AM	#9
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	All I needed was the body. Already own 3 lenses, a backapck, various cleaning accesories, Photoshop, ect. I only paid $80 out of my pocket. The rest came from the sale of my XS and a Amazon gift card, hehe. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

January 12th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#10
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,704 iTrader: 12 reviews	Nice! You think the build quality is spectacular on that...wait til' you hold a 50D, or 7D (they ruined it on the 60D). The magnesium body is __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 12th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#14
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,686 iTrader: 3 reviews	Craven you ought to apply them tools to the sig pic. Show off the tools capabilities man!! __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

January 12th, 2012, 09:10 PM	#15
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,704 iTrader: 12 reviews	__________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 13th, 2012, 12:58 PM	#19
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,686 iTrader: 3 reviews	^what they said. You're marching around with 5k in cam gear retail and you got a pic that looks like it came out of a cracker jack box. I was ribbin you Craven. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

January 13th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#20
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got the T2i for christmas, and I love it.

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