Left Handed Digi Camera's???

[altis]

This device may be useful for JediMaster:

http://www.kapshop.com/gentled/gentled.html

Some more info about it here:

http://www.gentles.info/

[Jon M]

Originally Posted by Bifta

I wouldn't bother, I had enough to get either a Nikon D70, EOS 300D or EOS 350D, the D70 suffered from slight colour representation and abberation problems, the 350D with it's extra 2mp has introduced a slight (barely noticeable mind) noise factor into it's shots but the 300D has the same innards as a 10D and you can put hacked firmware on it to get all the 10D features, plus you save 100-200 quid which you can put towards a decent USM lens.

A few things have swung me from the 300 to the 350... the vastly better RAW - jpeg processing means that you don't have to use the space hungry RAW if you can live with the very slight quality drop.
Far better continuous shooting (57 frames in 30 secs compared to 15 frames in jpeg for the 300D and 32 to 9 in RAW), battery life and startup time... all of which are very important for me.

I agree with you on the lense though, I will get the body-only option on this one and find a decent sigma probably.

Originally Posted by Bifta

the D70 suffered from slight colour representation and abberation problems,

Pardon me for piggybacking, but...

I'm planning on going fully digital so I'm looking at getting the D70 because I've got a fair amount of money already invested in Nikon lenses for my F601

Were the problems you mention with the D70 just a one-off or is it on all models? I've looked at various reviews and mostly they're positive and don't mention colour problems.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Graham

Pardon me for piggybacking, but...

I'm planning on going fully digital so I'm looking at getting the D70 because I've got a fair amount of money already invested in Nikon lenses for my F601

Were the problems you mention with the D70 just a one-off or is it on all models? I've looked at various reviews and mostly they're positive and don't mention colour problems.

That's comparing the D70 to the 300D, don't get me wrong, if it had have been the same price as the 300D I'd have bought one like a shot, they're fantastically manufactured, but sample scenic shots taken with a D70 did have more noise than the 300D even if it's barely noticeable it was enough to convince me to save the extra money towards a decent lens. Also, from what I've read Nikon lenses seem to range from cheap and not so good to horrifically expensive with very little middle ground.
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Originally Posted by s1lv3r

A few things have swung me from the 300 to the 350... the vastly better RAW - jpeg processing means that you don't have to use the space hungry RAW if you can live with the very slight quality drop.
Far better continuous shooting (57 frames in 30 secs compared to 15 frames in jpeg for the 300D and 32 to 9 in RAW), battery life and startup time... all of which are very important for me.

I agree with you on the lense though, I will get the body-only option on this one and find a decent sigma probably.

Ah see I only ever use RAW (then straight into CS2) with a couple of 1 gig Sandisk Ultra III CF cards and the continuous shooting wasn't really a selling point for me. I don't have a problem with startup times, approx. 2 seconds from powering on to ready to shoot and I use a battery grip with 2 batteries but even with one the battery life was fantastic, I've taken the camera out for the last 3 weekends and it's still on full charge.

Originally Posted by Bifta

I wouldn't bother, I had enough to get either a Nikon D70, EOS 300D or EOS 350D, the D70 suffered from slight colour representation and abberation problems, the 350D with it's extra 2mp has introduced a slight (barely noticeable mind) noise factor into it's shots but the 300D has the same innards as a 10D and you can put hacked firmware on it to get all the 10D features, plus you save 100-200 quid which you can put towards a decent USM lens.

I'd go with that too, had me 300D over a year now and cant fault it. I bought a second battery (not a Canon but a hight mah battery) based upon how long the batteries used to last in my S40. However it was a bit of a waste as the battery in the 300D lasts quite well
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Originally Posted by Bifta

I've taken the camera out for the last 3 weekends and it's still on full charge.

Try taking photos then Seriously, as i said above, this is my experience too

[Jon M]

I'd like to see some of your 300D shots you two (gaz and sean).. got any online?

Once I get myself a good macro lense I'd like to be able to achieve something like this:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=13440152

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by s1lv3r

I'd like to see some of your 300D shots you two (gaz and sean).. got any online?

Once I get myself a good macro lense I'd like to be able to achieve something like this:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=13440152

I'll dig some out for you, I'm the worlds worst photographer though.

edit: I've uploaded a couple here (resized otherwise not retouched)

http://www.derryonline.com/photos/1.jpg
http://www.derryonline.com/photos/2.jpg
http://www.derryonline.com/photos/3.jpg

[Jon M]

Originally Posted by Bifta

I'll dig some out for you, I'm the worlds worst photographer though.

Cool, thanks mate.
I'm sure that second bit isn't true, even a point and clicker should be able to get by with the 300D

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by s1lv3r

Cool, thanks mate.
I'm sure that second bit isn't true, even a point and clicker should be able to get by with the 300D

It's all about exposure, I don't normally use auto and generally end up with the wrong ISO, aperture and shutter speeds.

[Jon M]

Originally Posted by Bifta

It's all about exposure, I don't normally use auto and generally end up with the wrong ISO, aperture and shutter speeds.

Just tell people that it's your artistic interpretation

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by s1lv3r

Just tell people that it's your artistic interpretation

I also manage to go out on day's when there's very poor light, normally when it's very cloudy and grey but the sun still manages to ruin the exposure on water shots, leaving the scenery too dark and the water with loads of glare. Yesterday would have been perfect it was really sunny with no haze and you could see all the Donegal hills perfectly .. left the camera at home though

[Jon M]

You do have the advantage of the beautiful Emerald Isle to inspire you... I'd love to do a tour at some point. The Causeway was great when I came over for my mates stag party, but I'd love to see more of the country.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by s1lv3r

You do have the advantage of the beautiful Emerald Isle to inspire you... I'd love to do a tour at some point. The Causeway was great when I came over for my mates stag party, but I'd love to see more of the country.

The causeway is a bit fugly compared to a lot of the south, I've not really found anywhere north of the border yet worth photographing.

[Roy MM]

Picture not the best, but can be used either hand and also comes with a flexable trypod attachment

[JediMaster]

Originally Posted by Roy MM

Picture not the best, but can be used either hand and also comes with a flexable trypod attachment

WOW lots of Replies. Thanks Guys (& Gals)

Not much choice for me http://www.kapshop.com/gentled/gentled.html looked good but not sure if it would work for my needs.

I saw a Mustek DV5500 it has a Hand strap like Digital CamCorders. That would be OK.But Mustek DV5500 quality is not GOOD

The Hunt is still ON. Going to Asda to see what they sell & try a few out. But I would have liked a R/C type thing or a way to press the shutter by a Clip on thing.

If anyone knows a Camera with R/C for £200 or LESS. Or a Clip on Shutter presser thingy madgig Please post here