What item do you regret purchasing?

Jaymzz · May 19, 2004

Seems like this discussion could be taken offline and we could all trade stuff we didn't want for stuff we think we might want. I'm game for that. I have a lot of regrets...

Most of all I regret buying cheap lenses. I have the Kodak 80-210 when I should have spring for a better performer like the Sigma 70-300 APO. I got the Sigma 24-70 to compliment the kit lens but while the image quality is excellent the range is useless - Tamron 24-135 has replaced it. So there's two lenses right there that gather dust. Not to mention assorted camera bags and backpacks and straps over the years that just never worked as well as it seemed they would in the store.

Hankster65 · May 19, 2004

Why bother shooting if pics look like junk? Its OK for mid range zooms and stopped down, otherwise mediocre at best. I should have saved my money for a quality lens.

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sadlybrokeboy · May 19, 2004

Your 'pocket rocket' - how was it sold to you? I mean were you told it's "perfect for nature photography even at the long end and it's nice and sharp"?

That's what was said to me....

Won't be listening to anyone from London Camera Exchange for a while!

Hankster65 said:
Why bother shooting if pics look like junk? Its OK for mid range
zooms and stopped down, otherwise mediocre at best. I should have
saved my money for a quality lens.

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Eneref · May 19, 2004

Why? Because since I purchased it, I've also felt the need to buy:

-2x 512MB CF cards.

-Canon 75-300mm IS lens (which I also regret, but we'll get into that in another message)
-Canon 28-135mm IS lens
-Sigma 105mm EX F/2.8 Macro lens
-Canon 50mm 1.8 lens
-Sigma 5000 Super DG flash
-Filters
-SensorSwipe
-Eclipse fluid and pec pads
-Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
-Archos Gmini 120 20GB mp3 player/cf reader.

For a grand total of more money than I really should have spent on any one hobby.

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Eneref · May 19, 2004

Chrome Dome said:
It only works from in front of the camera, so I can see it being
used for a family or group photo maybe once a year. Glad it was
only $25. The wired remote is another story....best $25 I have
spent!

Ed

Agreed... the wired remote was WELL worth the price and then some. I use it pretty much ALL time time I have the camera connected to the tripod (which is often).... and I use it for bulb exposures VERY often.

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Cindy74 · May 19, 2004

How much will you sell it for?

Isca said:
GC

River Side said:

Tiffen Soft FX/3 filter.. maybe taken it out twice... lying unused..

Jochen said:

(Saw a similar thread in the D70 forum)

Now THAT is an interesting question! You and I know we all like to
brag about our stuff. Some people more than others )) But...

There's definitely that one item that, in retrospect, did not
deliver what you expected.

The rules;
-Put the item(s) in your header.
-Explain WHY you regret to have puchased it in the message body.
-And if possible, write down with what item you replaced it (or
wish to replace it).

GO!

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Lenses: Canon 18-55 EF-S / Canon 35-350 L USM
Tools: Battery grip / X-drive I / Lowepro Trim trekker / Velbon
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Alansworld · May 19, 2004

CanonShooter said:
Thought I could use it for wildlife. Ha, with manual focus and no
auto-exposure, wildlife would have to be nailed to the ground so I
could shoot it with that one.

Bought a 500F4L IS instead.

Anyone want a 600mm lens, going cheap

Yep, fully agree. A very difficult lens to use, and producing very doubtful results. Been trying to get something worthwhile from it for several years but never succeeded. It bears no comparison whatsoever to modern lens. Eg, my new Bigma is about 238 times better than the 600 cat.
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sadlybrokeboy · May 19, 2004

Welcome to the world of photography Eneref!!

It's an expensive hobby, but I think it's worth it!!

You just have to try and pace what you buy, otherwise you'll end up like me with my wife reminding me we have to eat occasionally and that we can't eat the lens (Much as she'd like me to try!!)....

Worth all the cost and hassle tho' I think!

Eneref said:
Why? Because since I purchased it, I've also felt the need to buy:

-2x 512MB CF cards.
-Canon 75-300mm IS lens (which I also regret, but we'll get into
that in another message)
-Canon 28-135mm IS lens
-Sigma 105mm EX F/2.8 Macro lens
-Canon 50mm 1.8 lens
-Sigma 5000 Super DG flash
-Filters
-SensorSwipe
-Eclipse fluid and pec pads
-Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
-Archos Gmini 120 20GB mp3 player/cf reader.

For a grand total of more money than I really should have spent on
any one hobby.

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Alansworld · May 19, 2004

Eneref said:
Why? Because since I purchased it, I've also felt the need to buy:

-Sigma 105mm EX F/2.8 Macro lens

I would value your opinion on this one, and anybody else who wishes to comment too please.

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Carl Hoang · May 19, 2004

Eneref said:
Why? Because since I purchased it, I've also felt the need to buy:

-2x 512MB CF cards.
-Canon 75-300mm IS lens (which I also regret, but we'll get into
that in another message)
-Canon 28-135mm IS lens
-Sigma 105mm EX F/2.8 Macro lens
-Canon 50mm 1.8 lens
-Sigma 5000 Super DG flash
-Filters
-SensorSwipe
-Eclipse fluid and pec pads
-Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
-Archos Gmini 120 20GB mp3 player/cf reader.

For a grand total of more money than I really should have spent on
any one hobby.

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Carl Hoang · May 19, 2004

How does it compared to Canon 420EX or 550EX?

Eneref said:
Why? Because since I purchased it, I've also felt the need to buy:

-2x 512MB CF cards.
-Canon 75-300mm IS lens (which I also regret, but we'll get into
that in another message)
-Canon 28-135mm IS lens
-Sigma 105mm EX F/2.8 Macro lens
-Canon 50mm 1.8 lens
-Sigma 5000 Super DG flash
-Filters
-SensorSwipe
-Eclipse fluid and pec pads
-Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
-Archos Gmini 120 20GB mp3 player/cf reader.

For a grand total of more money than I really should have spent on
any one hobby.

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N.

Post your files and links to http://www.rebelwithaclue.net

Let's keep a central repository on redundant OC3s.

Mike54 · May 19, 2004

Not so much for what it can or can't do but that in combination with what I (over) paid for it.

My fault I admit, I had my Dreb in hand, wanted a long lense and didn't investigate, just bought.

To do over again I'd go with the 200 L F/2.8 or 70 - 200 L F/4. They would have given me the same (usable) length for the same or even less the cost.

To be fair to the 75 - 300 I do have it on the camera most of the time. It's what I have, for now...
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ravage · May 19, 2004

Eneref said:
Agreed... the wired remote was WELL worth the price and then some.
I use it pretty much ALL time time I have the camera connected to
the tripod (which is often).... and I use it for bulb exposures
VERY often.

When using the bulb exposure and the wired remote, do you have to keep your finger on the shutter button for the full duration?
Isn't the point of bulb to take pictures with a longer exposure thn 30 sec's?

If you can't let go of the shutter button on the remote isn't that one soar thumb?

drcannon · May 19, 2004

The 75-300 III USM is loaded with CA and is soft at 300mm. Also very cheap construction.

I've had three 70-200 f4Ls and they've all back focused. Since 17th St Photo won't take any more back (can't blame them), I'm stuck with the one I have and will either have to send it back for repair (even more shipping charges after the original purchase and sending two back to 17th St), or sell it. Guess I could always donate it to a school or something and write off the donation. I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8 that I love, so the f4L is sitting in its box.

Also, I never use my 50 1.8 II. Other than that, I'm very pleased with the equipment I've purchased.

DC

Doug Kerr · May 19, 2004

Franklin · May 19, 2004

drcannon said:
The 75-300 III USM is loaded with CA and is soft at 300mm. Also
very cheap construction.

I've had three 70-200 f4Ls and they've all back focused. Since 17th
St Photo won't take any more back (can't blame them), I'm stuck
with the one I have and will either have to send it back for repair
(even more shipping charges after the original purchase and sending
two back to 17th St), or sell it. Guess I could always donate it to
a school or something and write off the donation. I have a Sigma
70-200 2.8 that I love, so the f4L is sitting in its box.

I bought my F4L from 17street photo as well. Returned one. Second one backfocused as bad as the first one. Instead of exchanging it again, sent it to canon for service. Returned in 2 weeks, works as a charm since.

drcannon said:
Also, I never use my 50 1.8 II. Other than that, I'm very pleased
with the equipment I've purchased.

DC

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JWP · May 19, 2004

drcannon said:
The 75-300 III USM is loaded with CA and is soft at 300mm. Also
very cheap construction.

I've had three 70-200 f4Ls and they've all back focused. Since 17th
St Photo won't take any more back (can't blame them), I'm stuck
with the one I have and will either have to send it back for repair
(even more shipping charges after the original purchase and sending
two back to 17th St), or sell it. Guess I could always donate it to
a school or something and write off the donation. I have a Sigma
70-200 2.8 that I love, so the f4L is sitting in its box.

Also, I never use my 50 1.8 II. Other than that, I'm very pleased
with the equipment I've purchased.

DC

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JWP

Bill223907 · May 19, 2004

Picutres are better without it.

Jochen said:
(Saw a similar thread in the D70 forum)

Now THAT is an interesting question! You and I know we all like to
brag about our stuff. Some people more than others )) But...

There's definitely that one item that, in retrospect, did not
deliver what you expected.

The rules;
-Put the item(s) in your header.
-Explain WHY you regret to have puchased it in the message body.
-And if possible, write down with what item you replaced it (or
wish to replace it).

GO!

--
Ciao,

J.

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http://www.pixelpower.be
-------------------------
Cams: Canon 300D / Olympus UZI
Lenses: Canon 18-55 EF-S / Canon 35-350 L USM
Tools: Battery grip / X-drive I / Lowepro Trim trekker / Velbon
Tripod / left eye / brain

JohnNYC · May 19, 2004

I should've saved that money and sprang for the Rebel...........

Ro1

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Franklin · May 19, 2004

Scott Watson said:
Picutres are better without it.

Yeah. I agree with you on this one. I am alway mystified by the rave reviews it receives from users. I understand the flash light is better to be softened. But my home made index card bouncer works better than omni bounce in all my tests.

Bill223907 said:
Jochen said:

(Saw a similar thread in the D70 forum)

Now THAT is an interesting question! You and I know we all like to
brag about our stuff. Some people more than others )) But...

There's definitely that one item that, in retrospect, did not
deliver what you expected.

The rules;
-Put the item(s) in your header.
-Explain WHY you regret to have puchased it in the message body.
-And if possible, write down with what item you replaced it (or
wish to replace it).

GO!

--
Ciao,

J.

-------------------------
http://www.pixelpower.be
-------------------------
Cams: Canon 300D / Olympus UZI
Lenses: Canon 18-55 EF-S / Canon 35-350 L USM
Tools: Battery grip / X-drive I / Lowepro Trim trekker / Velbon
Tripod / left eye / brain

Click to expand...

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