RE: EOS Close-Up Filters vs. extension tubes

2002-08-15 Thread Henning Wulff
At 11:20 AM -0700 8/15/02, Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) wrote: >DelRosario, Tom wrote: > >I use the 500D and the reason I chose it over extension tubes is that I >use it with a zoom lens. I was told that zooming with an extension tube >completely messes up focus, while zooming with a diopter chang

Re: EOS Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro

2002-08-15 Thread Gary Russell
Hi Tom: > I'm curious if anyone has used this lens and has any comments on it? I've had the Sigma 180 f/3.5 EX Macro since December and think it's a very good macro lens, especially for the money. It performs much like the Canon 180 in terms of rather slow focusing...but 19 inches or so to infi

Re: EOS Onboard flash shadows?

2002-08-15 Thread Skip
- Original Message - From: "Carter, Gil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:43 PM Subject: EOS Onboard flash shadows? > Hi folks, > > Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the light from the onboard flash in > an EOS 30 (Elan 7e) is obscured

RE: EOS Thinking of Going Digital (Projecting Images)

2002-08-15 Thread jgayman
>From your experience does a digital projector stand-up to an 'analog' >projector in terms of resolution, brilliance, etc? I would assume that all >the effects that require two 'analog' projectors can be done with 1 digital >projector with the appropriate software. Is this assumption correct? Hav

EOS Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro

2002-08-15 Thread Tom Pfeiffer
I'm curious if anyone has used this lens and has any comments on it? I've been using one of the Vivitar 100mm macros, which was cheap but ok, but now I'm looking for a better lens and more working distance. This older f/2.8 model is within my budget, although Canon's 180mm isn't (still recovering

EOS Onboard flash shadows?

2002-08-15 Thread Carter, Gil
Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the light from the onboard flash in an EOS 30 (Elan 7e) is obscured when using the following "standard" zoom lenses with lens hoods removed: 24-85 28-105 28-135 IS 28-200 My local camera store is very dismissive about this, but I'd rather not en

EOS Re: Elan IIe FS

2002-08-15 Thread Patrick McKee
Hello, I have two items that are new and not needed: EOS Elan IIe Kit w/28-80mm 3.5-5.6 USM - $249. Lens 28-105 3.5-4.5 USM - $129. You pay FedEx or Airborne shipping Visa-MC ok Thank you, Pat 732-288-0009 * *** *** * For list inst

Re: EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread Dave J Herzstein
> No idea why the order would make a difference. I have done it both > ways with my 1N. If you have just the converter mounted on the camera and release the shutter, the camera will lock-up (the camera will un-freeze when you turn it off). Dave Herzstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kjsl.com/~

EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When using a 1.4x converter on my EOS3 do I attach the converter to the body then attach the lens or do I attach it to the lens first then to the body? I was told it makes a difference. - I have done and continue to do it bo

Re: EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread hockey-photos
> When using a 1.4x converter on my EOS3 do I attach the converter to the body > then attach the lens or do I attach it to the lens first then to the body? The former. > I was > told it makes a difference. I have been told so, too, but have never tested it myself. ;-) Pattie * **

Re: EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread David Primm
No idea why the order would make a difference. I have done it both ways with my 1N. David * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: *http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm **

Re: EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread Gary Russell
- Original Message - > When using a 1.4x converter on my EOS3 do I attach the converter to the body then attach the lens or do I attach it to the lens first then to the body? I was told it makes a difference. I think Canon recommends that you put the extender on the lens first and then

Re: EOS Thinking of Going Digital

2002-08-15 Thread Lars Michael
> Getting a D60 migyht be a tough even if you want to. There is a very long > backlog... FYI: I got my D60 two days ago after just over 2 weeks. If you want to know, I ordered at B&H. Lars -- .~. Lars Michael /V\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] /(_)\ http://www.larsmichael.com/ ^^ ^^ * ***

EOS How do attach 1.4 converter?

2002-08-15 Thread fjx1
When using a 1.4x converter on my EOS3 do I attach the converter to the body then attach the lens or do I attach it to the lens first then to the body? I was told it makes a difference. * *** *** * For list instructions, including

RE: EOS Close-Up Filters vs. extension tubes

2002-08-15 Thread Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)
DelRosario, Tom wrote: I use the 500D and the reason I chose it over extension tubes is that I use it with a zoom lens. I was told that zooming with an extension tube completely messes up focus, while zooming with a diopter changes focus a little, but not much, and mainly changes the magnifica

EOS Close-Up Filters vs. extension tubes

2002-08-15 Thread DelRosario, Tom
I use the 500D and the reason I chose it over extension tubes is that I use it with a zoom lens. I was told that zooming with an extension tube completely messes up focus, while zooming with a diopter changes focus a little, but not much, and mainly changes the magnification. Check out this co

RE: EOS Thinking of Going Digital (Projecting Images)

2002-08-15 Thread Robert Meier
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of jgayman > Yes ! Projection was something that prevented me from going > totally digital > for a long time. I've been toying with digital cameras for around 5 years > but my first love has always been

EOS Re: Thinking of Going Digital

2002-08-15 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 08:33 PM 08/14/2002, you wrote: >Is there anybody who used to project slides but has now converted to >digital? If so what kind of projectors are you using and how did they cost? You want an LCD (or multimedia) projector. Lots of people make them including Epson, Sony, Canon, Dukane, In-Focus

EOS Re: Thinking of Going Digital

2002-08-15 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 08:33 PM 08/14/2002, you wrote: >I was at a local "pro" camera shop today and was told that they have >been unable to get any D-60s for almost eight weeks now. > >The sales guy commented that he figures that there are either problems >or something new coming. The should shut up when h

Thanks (Re: EOS 1N serial number)

2002-08-15 Thread Mario
Thanks to everybody that answered this question! I got the info and am going to check camera's age! Best regards = []s, Mario O. de Menezes, Ph.D. "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but is the Lord's purpose that prevails" Prov. 19.21