Thoughts on the Digital Rebel XT
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Originally Posted by lig,Mar 18 2005, 06:07 PM
Since I don't have a digi SLR yet (no legacy lenses) I'm really leaning towards the XT. I like the form factor and it'll be a lot better than I'm capable of actually shooting yet as a newbie to SLR photography/manual control.
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Originally Posted by SECRET AP1,Mar 18 2005, 10:42 PM
Sounds like we need a photo contest. 
And I'm not talking about drifting, the motorsports equivalent of figure skating. I'm talking about shooting cars that are actually moving fast.
more - http://www.fastshadow.com/images/trackday
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Originally Posted by Fast Shadow,Mar 18 2005, 10:15 PM
Proof? You mean other than I own a 20D and use it heavily for motorsports photography and have to alter my technique in order to compensate for a slight delay in focus tracking in AI Servo mode? Why would 7 points versus 9 matter in servo mode? You're supposed to shoot using the center point only. Sounds like you have a thing or two to learn, kid.
Every pro I know that uses a Canon for motorsports uses a 1D or 1DmkII.
Do you own a 20D? Do you own an S2000, for that matter? They'll just let anyone in here, apparently. Too much riff raff.
Every pro I know that uses a Canon for motorsports uses a 1D or 1DmkII.
Do you own a 20D? Do you own an S2000, for that matter? They'll just let anyone in here, apparently. Too much riff raff.
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Damn Phi! 
Wow Phi, I think all those cars are moving very slow. There's no way they could be fast... No way!!! Dude, the brakes are red. That must mean it's SLOW! I didn't know JGTC cars had LEDs wired onto their brake rotors!!! Too cool.
Wow Phi, I think all those cars are moving very slow. There's no way they could be fast... No way!!! Dude, the brakes are red. That must mean it's SLOW! I didn't know JGTC cars had LEDs wired onto their brake rotors!!! Too cool.
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wow, both of you are great photographers. thank you for those pictures. i definitely hope to become a good photographer someday. for now, im working on capturing stills that are eye-pleasing.