New Toy: Canon 50D
Never expected to get a dSLR so soon and only thought i’ll only be getting the entry level 500D…
But Dad surprised me when we were walking around Funan with Uncle Matthew, checking out prices.
Both of them agreed, even the sales guy at Alan Photo, that it’ll be better to get a good SLR with good lens and stick with it, then to keep changing when the need arises. Now i understand why photography is an expensive hobby but a good investment.
So… now i own a Canon 50D with 18-200mm lens, hee!
And it’s amazing that Dad didn’t force me to get a Nikon (he has an old film SLR), since he has existing old lenses (but require servicing due to mold issues)…
Well it’s a co-share toy but i’ll probably be using it more often than Dad, so anyone willing to guide this newbie along, pls msg me… would love to head out for outings if schedule permits 
And photos will be up soon, hee.
Btw, thanks to the nice sales guy for being so patient and being helping and detail with the purchase!
January 24th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Wah… so nice of him… haha… enjoy shooting!
January 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
woohoo new toy!
January 24th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Congrats on yr new toy !! ^_^
Looking fwd to see more pics taken frm the 50D
Drop me a msg if u like me to guide u playing with the new toy (let me play also lah
)
JH
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January 24th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
SHIOKKKKKKKKKKKKK~!!!!!
I loved my 20D, I’m sure the 50D is even better! (fei hua)
Next up, prime lens and a flash unit!
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January 25th, 2010 at 9:25 am
congrats!! Welcome to the Canon family. Enjoy yourself.. = p
January 25th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@ cc & robert:
hehe thanks!
@ dragon city:
thanks thanks, hehee!
@ JH:
hahaa, will do!
after the canon training course, okay?
@ kris:
hehee
new lens and flash for u?
well i wouldn’t be getting any new lens for a while, quite sufficient for now… haha
and i’ve an existing flash unit from the manual slr, gonna try using it first
January 25th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wah, so lucky!
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January 25th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Wa.. pro photographer. Have fun with your new toy ^.^
January 25th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
@ IHSAN:
heh yeah i guess so
thanks for dropping by and checked out your blog, love the shots
@ lbandit:
no lor… still newbie, my first canon camera, not sure how to use yet
thanks~
January 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
No lar! New lens & flash tt you should buy! You’ll have more fun shooting if you have an ETTL flash.
Also get a lens filter to protect your new 18-200!
And invest in a dry cabinet! Else you’ll get the mouldy issues too.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
@ kris:
orh, yes sir!
eh, lens filter – done.
dry cabinet – tbc, using dry box with silica gel + charcoal bag