Re: Canon Camera Decisions

James McNangle <mcnangle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

<snip>
> I am interested in extreme close-up work, and recently bought a Canon
EOS400d
> with EFS 17-85mm, EFS 60mm macro, and super macro lenses.  This feels a
much
> nicer camera to use, but I was very disappointed to find that using the
camera
> handheld to photograph flowers I can generally get better results with
the
> Nikon, and even for scenery it does not appear to be as sharp.  I
suspect I must
> be doing something stupid, but I haven't managed to work out what.

	Neah!  there is no such thing that one gives more disappointment than
other, but operator problem.  For MACRO you better learn to use tripod,
and
I am talking about the real Macro Lens not the macro mode or the add-on.

	There is a huge difference between P&S and DSLR, and DSLR not only
require
GOOD GLASS to capture good quality image, and DSLR usually require more
post
processing skill.  If you meet those requirement then you will have a much
better image than any current P&S can offer.

	I don't know about the 17-85mm, but I expect the 60mm macro should be
top_of_the_line_lens which should give you very sharp image.  Macro is
often
hard to get IF so tripod is often a good idea, yes, it's possible to
capture
sharp image without tripod but it depends on how small the subject may be,
or how close between the lens and object.  And if you have $$$ to spend
then
Sigma 150mm macro is a winner (and not much more expensive than the 60mm
macro, except you cap capture from a greater distance).