Soldato
I felt the same, then I bought it and realised how much more comfortable it was taking photos in portrait as if you were holding the camera in landscape is. I got it 2nd hand for £60.
Of course, it's not for every, just most people.
Advice & Criticism needed - Newbie photographer
- Thread starter Krydel
- Start date
I felt the same, then I bought it and realised how much more comfortable it was taking photos in portrait as if you were holding the camera in landscape is. I got it 2nd hand for £60.
Of course, it's not for every, just most people.
Soldato
Meh, £60 was definitely worth it for me. I guess it's one of those things you don't miss unless you have tried it. It also depends what body you have.
Thats probably the most sound advice, i'm not even sure if i can get a grip for my D40
Soldato
I've got the 40D. Think they're a little more for that
Oh fair enough, yeah the 40D feels much nicer in the hand without a grip than the 400D does, due to the size difference.
I went from a 350D which I loved to the 40D. I didn't think the 40D would be any better to hold but I was sooo worng. Much like the battery grip I guess
Yes you can, not an official one, however. Have a look on the bay, there is a few, some without the LCD on the grip, some without the shutter, but you can get it with all of the little bits you want. Was thinking about getting one, but didn't in the end due to upgrading the body.
Yeah, depends on the body, I really wanted one for my D40, as it's a small camera anyway, the D200 is just twice the weight and a lot bigger, so don't need the grip yet. Plus it won't fit in any of my bags with one! It's a squeeze as it is, bloody thing
Soldato
I went from a 350D which I loved to the 40D. I didn't think the 40D would be any better to hold but I was sooo worng. Much like the battery grip I guess
I played with a 50D in a shop the other day and everything about it was nicer than my 400D. I am ready to upgrade but I am awaiting on announcements about the 60D to see if that is worthwhile, or to make the most of people upgrading and selling on their 50D
Yes you can, not an official one, however. Have a look on the bay, there is a few, some without the LCD on the grip, some without the shutter, but you can get it with all of the little bits you want. Was thinking about getting one, but didn't in the end due to upgrading the body.
Yeah, depends on the body, I really wanted one for my D40, as it's a small camera anyway, the D200 is just twice the weight and a lot bigger, so don't need the grip yet. Plus it won't fit in any of my bags with one! It's a squeeze as it is, bloody thing
Oh right, cool, my only worry is,you know the little door over the battery? where does that go when the grip is on?
You remove the flap. There should be a release somewhere so it comes off.
Soldato
Fair enough. I'm borrowing a 40D for a wedding in a couple of weeks so it will give me a chance to justify the upgrade to myself
I want a 5D mkII though
Fair enough. I'm borrowing a 40D for a wedding in a couple of weeks so it will give me a chance to justify the upgrade to myself
You wont want to go back mate. In fact I'd put money on you buying a xxD soon after
I want a 5D mkII though
Me to mate, me to!
Soldato
You wont want to go back mate. In fact I'd put money on you buying a xxD soon after
Me to mate, me to!
I expect you're right. I saw a 2nd hand 40D for £375 the other day, seemed like a steal!!! Shame I missed out on it.The pictures I posted up on the wedding thread where from my 350D. I used mine and borrowed a friends, just in case. At the time I couldn't pick fault with it.
Soon as I tried the 40D I was amazed how mu better it felt. Being slightly larger and with better controlls made such a difference. Especially the wheel on the back.
Soon as I tried the 40D I was amazed how mu better it felt. Being slightly larger and with better controlls made such a difference. Especially the wheel on the back.
I'm not upgrading anytime soon. Just something I'll be looking at when I'm at a level that justifies the cost etc.
Current glass is the Canon f/1.8 50mm, Tamron f/2.8 17-50 and Canon L f/4 70-200.
I'll be looking at 10mm lenses and an alternative to my 70-200 in the near future
Current glass is the Canon f/1.8 50mm, Tamron f/2.8 17-50 and Canon L f/4 70-200.
I'll be looking at 10mm lenses and an alternative to my 70-200 in the near future
Soldato
If you are shooting potraits like that ScarySquirrel, there is no way you need to upgrade the bodyI'd say more glass and accessories.
Yeah I do need to upgrade my lenses definitely. But a new body would be more of a luxury than anything else
Unfortunately I literally have no money
Yeah I do need to upgrade my lenses definitely. But a new body would be more of a luxury than anything else
Unfortunately I literally have no money
I know the feeling. Just forked out £800 for my D90