...In with the new by vikdaddy

...In with the new

I picked up my new camera today! My shiny new Canon 7D and 15-85mm lens is great. I will miss using my Canon 450D, as it's such a great beginner's camera and it's what I've used to hone my technique with, but it feels great holding this tank in my hands. What else could I photograph today other than my new toy?

I took this using my 450D for possibly the last time in this project. I also took this using my 28-135mm lens, which is also going to be sold as I will use my new 15-85mm lens as my walkabout lens.

I will definitely go on a proper shoot this weekend. I want to take my new camera and lens out and get to grips with the additional features. The ergonomics of the camera differ somewhat too, so it'll be another learning curve that I'll really enjoy climbing.

Canon EOS 450D, f/5.6, 1/100, ISO-100
eeeek! yay! congrats and happy shooting!
December 9th, 2010  
7d is very exciting!
December 9th, 2010  
The 7d is a very nice camera. I've used one many times, and a few friends have one. I purchased the T2i...same sensor, full HD mode yadda yadda just a few less bells and whistles.
December 9th, 2010  
@wolfe T2i (or 550D as it's called here in the UK) is a great little camera, it's two steps up from the 450D I used. I just outgrew it, and more than anything I didn't like how small it is in comparison to how heavy and large some lenses are!
December 9th, 2010  
Yeah definitely, its my beginner camera. I would have sprung for the 7D but funds are low at the moment. I would have loved the magnesium body and weatherproofing but I'm saving my pennies : p
December 9th, 2010  
I'm so jealous right now!
December 9th, 2010  
@wolfe The 550D is great, use it to its fullest and save your pennies towards lenses first!
December 9th, 2010  
I've got the 7D, first dslr for me but many years with manual slr cameras. Still learning lots after 8 months. Have fun!
December 9th, 2010  
Taking a photo of your new camera with your old one is a grand tradition! A well nice shot of a well nice new toy!
December 9th, 2010  
Very shiny - congrats :) I can't wait to upgrade my poor little 400D ...
December 9th, 2010  
Wow it looks mighty serious! Nice!
December 9th, 2010  
Have fun with your new toy... Know what you mean tho - since I bought the D5000 for work, I carry that around almost all the time - whilst my own D40 seems somewhat light, flimsy and lacking features... Just hope I never drop or lose the works camera as I'll have some explaining to do.....
December 9th, 2010  
Ooooh . . . new toy. Mighty jealous!
December 9th, 2010  
OoooOOOOOOooo-now I have camera envy! Lucky you
December 9th, 2010  
Awesome!!! That is a beautiful camera!
December 9th, 2010  
great close up of the camera, vik... it's actually kinda' sexy, to me...
December 10th, 2010  
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
December 10th, 2010  
*drool* Niceeeee. :D
December 10th, 2010  
this is a great photo, not just that its of your new toy, but i like the way you've taken it, the textures are captured well :)) can't wait to see your new stuff now :)
December 10th, 2010  
woo hoo! congratulations!
December 10th, 2010  
jealous.
December 10th, 2010  
yes im with jeff .. jealous , oh well next year im saving for one too lol
December 10th, 2010  
Love that new camera feeling! Enjoy :)
December 10th, 2010  
WOO HOO ! ! ! You are SO gonna love that camera. It totally rocks! :-D
December 10th, 2010  
Jealous!!
December 10th, 2010  
Very nice!!
December 10th, 2010  
WOOOOW!
Congrats on your new baby :D
December 10th, 2010  
Aren't you supposed to wait for the 25th for presents?
December 10th, 2010  
Congratulations ! And great pic of your new toy :D
December 10th, 2010  
Awesome!! So you are going to sell your other camera? When I get a new camera I'm definitely keeping this one too. My dream is not having to change lenses on a photo shoot!
December 11th, 2010  
What kind of lenses are you using with your 7D?
January 7th, 2011  
@laburgett 15-85mm and 10-22mm mainly. I sometimes use my 50mm too. The first two I mentioned are excellent, really sharp lenses that are verging on 'L' quality.
January 7th, 2011  
@vikdaddy Thanks for the response. I've got a 16-35 2.8L, on my wish list right now! A couple months ago I got my first L series, a 70-200 2.8 and LOVE it! I just need a wider lens that will give me the same clarity and sharpness.
January 8th, 2011  
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