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The 5d TWO is currently $1899 at Amazon USA, so $200 discount

Thanks for the additional comments. I have gotten good results from my 55-250, and I enjoy having it ready in my pocket when I am doing a walk-about. I do find, however, that at 200 the 70-200 is...

Thanks for the additional comment. Indeed headlight issues are a problem with nose shots of trains and I always shoot manual and pretest before the train comes in those situations.In this case I...

Thanks, all who responded.Some said they needed more info on the shot. Static subject next to RR tracks, with oncoming train, anticipate only 10-15mph or so. Light will be between 45 degrees and...

I have an occasion coming up to go get a tele shot I want. I use a 50D, and I can use either a) 55-250 IS, @ 250 b) 70-200 f/4 non-IS, @ 200, then crop a bitAssume the f/ is the same, call it...

Sorry I missed your response until now. The XIi is fine for RP, so, yes :), it must have been you not knowing what you are doing. :) Although perhaps there was a flaw with your lens, given that...

I am of the view that says one should never feel bad about one's camera. The tone here makes it sound (to my ear) like you are almost apologizing for not yet having upgraded! :) This shot...

How good do you want your shots to be, technical quality-wise? The equipment is way more than good enough, for example, to get shots on railpictures.net. How big do you priint? Where are your...

I appreciate that this is a discussion of the 50D, but I hope no one actually goes to that link and buys a $1400 50D (no lens) !! Pricing on non-current models can be so weird sometimes. ...

Thanks for the responses. Interesting about the load vs non-load voltage. I can't run down the battery in the camera because the camera thinks they are already run down!I think I will find a...

I own a 50D and five batteries, the original Canon and 4 off-brand. (Two are SterlingTek, two may be something else, maybe not, and I don't think I can tell them apart.)All 5 batteries are fully...