cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

New member needs help

lurechunker
Enthusiast

I am new to the forum and asking for help. Our granddaughter plays basketball and I would like to photograph her. I kayak and would like to photograph birds. Is the EOS 760D the camera for me? Other? What lens or lenses? How can I protect my equipment form damage from saltwater? Thank you.

2 ACCEPTED SOLUTIONS


@lurechunker wrote:
My 80D with 18-55 from Canon store will arrive tomorrow. I think I made a mistake by not getting the 28-135. Should I leave the 18-55 in the box and send it back? I'd like to start with an "all-round" lens and one long enough for back yard birds.

Do you mean 18-135, instead of 28-135?  The 18-135 lenses are pretty good.  BUT, they will likely cast a shadow when you try to use the flash.  I know that older 18-135mm lenses cast a major shadow on a T5, so I would expect a shadow on an 80D.  The 18-55mm lens has a 35mm equivalent of 29-88mm, which is pretty close to 24-70mm that is very popular for use with full frame camera bodies.

 

The  STM version of the 18-55mm is a really good lens.  I would hang on to it.  I can guarantee you that whatever plans you have for using the camera, you will find new scenarios to use it.  I would keep the 18-55mm, and pass on buying a 18-135, so that you can budget more money towards your birding lens.  If you can afford to do all of the above, then by all means, buy all of the lenses you want.

--------------------------------------------------------
"The right mouse button is your friend."

View solution in original post


@lurechunker wrote:

What about buying a used or refurbished lens from B&H?


I am not sure if I have seen any Canon refurbished gear at B&H, not in the last few years for sure.  If you want to buy Canon refurbished gear, then I would only recommend the Canon refurbished store.  They will give you a one year warranty, not just a  "guarantee" of some kind.  

 

I think B&H has a fairly good and objective rating system for their used gear.  I think much of it is a bit pricey, though.  Many times they will offer used gear that is rated "good" that has an asking price that is more than what is being offered in the Canon Refurbished Store.  

 

Check what the B&H guarantee and return policy might be for used gear.  I've bought a used tripod head and a "hi-hat" tripod from B&H, and I think I had a 15 day return window, and a 30 day guarantee.

 

Good judgement needs to exercised when buying used gear.  You must consider the source.  You must consider the return policy, for which B&H has a good reputation.  You must consider the cost/benefit of expensive gear without a warranty.  You must consider can the used gear be repaired, if needed in the near future.  

 

With used camera gear, there is always a risk of mold and mildew contamination.  Canon's refurbished gear has that new gear smell to it, so I think the contamination risk is small to non-existent with Canon.

 

[EDIT]. If what you want is out of stock at the Canon Refurbished Store, be patient.  Most of the items will be back in stock in a month, or two, or three.  The "L" series lenses can sell out very quickly.  

--------------------------------------------------------
"The right mouse button is your friend."

View solution in original post

314 REPLIES 314

Hi guys!

 

Not making excuses, but the Holidays are extremely busy at our Factory Service Centers, not to mention they're closed for the Thanksgiving weekend and were closed for a long weekend at Christmas this year. This gives them a much longer than usual wait.

 

The normal turnaround time is a week from the time an item is received for all repairs to be completed and shipped back. 

 

As far as our sales process... we're not a huge online store that ships from large  warehouses all over the country. People have come to expect things to be shipped using robots and the automation systems that they use 24/7/365 and to be delivered within 2 days. Our warehouses use people who work normal shifts and pick and pull products to be shipped. It might sound quaint and take a little longer than some of the massive online stores, but it keeps US workers in jobs.

 

We hope this helps clear up how things work!


@Stephen wrote:

Hi guys!

 

Not making excuses, but the Holidays are extremely busy at our Factory Service Centers, not to mention they're closed for the Thanksgiving weekend and were closed for a long weekend at Christmas this year. This gives them a much longer than usual wait.

 

The normal turnaround time is a week from the time an item is received for all repairs to be completed and shipped back

 

As far as our sales process... we're not a huge online store that ships from large  warehouses all over the country. People have come to expect things to be shipped using robots and the automation systems that they use 24/7/365 and to be delivered within 2 days. Our warehouses use people who work normal shifts and pick and pull products to be shipped. It might sound quaint and take a little longer than some of the massive online stores, but it keeps US workers in jobs.

 

We hope this helps clear up how things work!


And, it took about 5 working days to turn my camera around once I authorized repairs and payment was received.  I simply had a perfect storm of circumstances to slow everything down.  I had hoped to get it back by Christmas, but I really didn't hold any high expectations.  

--------------------------------------------------------
"The right mouse button is your friend."

I have DPP downloaded and want to crop an image. May I have step by step procedure? Thanks.


@lurechunker wrote:
I have DPP downloaded and want to crop an image. May I have step by step procedure? Thanks.

How much hand-holding do you really require? 

 

Download the manual and figure it out.

Hey now, @John_SD! Hand-holding keeps me in a job!

@lurechunker - We actually have a pretty awesome YouTube channel you might want to peruse: http://YouTube.com/CanonUSA

 

We have a specific video that walks you through editing photos in DPP4. Since there have been revisions to DPP since this video was made, it might be slightly different, so if you need further handholding, feel free to call our US-based team at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) and they're happy to literally walk you through the process live, over the phone. They're in the office during the week from 8am to Midnight (ET) and on Saturdays from 10am to 8pm (ET)

 

Here's the video.

 

We hope this helps!

jrhoffman75
Legend
Legend
Basically the same, but Batch can do multiple files as well as sending files to an external program. Our postings crossed in the cloud.
John Hoffman
Conway, NH

1D X Mark III, Many lenses, Pixma PRO-100, Pixma TR8620a, LR Classic

jrhoffman75
Legend
Legend
Right now Canon is having a free paper with ink sale. The Pro-100 is a great printer. Go to the Canon eStore, buy a set of ink cartridges and get a bunch of free paper.
John Hoffman
Conway, NH

1D X Mark III, Many lenses, Pixma PRO-100, Pixma TR8620a, LR Classic

jrhoffman75
Legend
Legend
http://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Software/Canon-DPP-Tutorials/m-p/201518#U201518
John Hoffman
Conway, NH

1D X Mark III, Many lenses, Pixma PRO-100, Pixma TR8620a, LR Classic

Thank you for your patience. I am old and dumb. Abe and I did our homework together using a slate and a piece of coal. Photographed a bunting just now....my first. Love the 100-400 and my new hobby.

"I am old and dumb. Abe and I did our homework together ..."

 

Show off !   Me and George W. had to use a bird feather and parchment which we had to make.  Anyway might I suggest you look into Lightroom by Adobe.  It is similar to the free DPP4 but is well worth the cost. If you are seriously delving into this new hobby you will want a more robust post editor.  Great photos are made in post, not in the camera.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!
Announcements