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Bear_Grylls
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So I just put a t2i with 18-55mm and 55-250 mm lenses on layaway with a couple filters and a bag. I have a tripod at home so my question to you newschoolers is what else should I buy for this camera? I mean what else do you guys have that has seemed to be worth the money
Jul 26 2011 5:36PM
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eheath
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IMO i would have not bought those two lenses, thats just me though.
Jul 26 2011 5:37PM
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50in07
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This, I would look at a Tamron 17-50 2.8 non VC
Jul 26 2011 5:40PM
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Bear_Grylls
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Well the second lens was free
Jul 26 2011 5:47PM
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eheath
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I guess thats not too bad, but you should have stuck with just the t2i body IMO but try out that setup and see how it works for you.
Jul 26 2011 5:54PM
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Bear_Grylls
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thanks for your help though. Just wondering cause this is my first nice camera
Jul 26 2011 6:11PM
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alexat955
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What tripod do you have? And are you planning on doing photo or video?
Jul 26 2011 6:14PM
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Tanner-D
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I have this exact setup from Costco. I'm about to get a tripod.
Jul 26 2011 6:20PM
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Bear_Grylls
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I couldn't tell you the name of the tripod but I plan on mostly photo but some video
Jul 26 2011 6:25PM
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Bear_Grylls
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How much did it cost you from costco
Jul 26 2011 6:29PM
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Tanner-D
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Im trying to look it up
Jul 26 2011 7:21PM
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Tanner-D
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This is the package I have exactly
still trying to fin a price on it
Jul 26 2011 7:25PM
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blatt
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Sounds like you're set for now, but I bet you'll outgrow those lenses pretty quickly. A few things that are nice to have for all HDSLR videographers:

Multiple batteries
glidecam 2000
16/32gig class 10 sd card
Magic lantern (free software, so get it!)
Nd filter or polarizer
Rode videomic

Here's some lenses I'd recommend to any filmer using an APS-C HDSLR
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 non VC
Tokina 11-16 f/2.8
Canon 70-200 f/4 L
Tamron 28-75 f/.28

This is of course quite extensive but I think that over time as you progress this is all some great shit to have.
Jul 26 2011 8:27PM
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Bear_Grylls
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damn thanks man ill get that software for sure and ill remember those lenses
Jul 26 2011 8:30PM
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MatRich
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I work at (basicaly best buy) in canada but better, and I do not understand why the fuck they only market that god dam 55-250. its the only fucking Package I can offer.
Jul 26 2011 9:10PM
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blatt
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future store!!
Jul 26 2011 9:12PM
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MatRich
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future shop baby
Jul 26 2011 9:26PM
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broto
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a warning because he didn't mention it, if you install magic lantern improperly you can render your camera useless. but with ML installed, a t2i has the features of a camera twice it's price.
Jul 26 2011 9:50PM
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blatt
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Magic lantern is ran thru the SD card, if installed improperly, you use disk utility (on a mac) to erase all data on the card. Then format the card on your camera, then install it properly
Jul 26 2011 10:04PM
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Bear_Grylls
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Ah thanks guys
Jul 26 2011 10:20PM
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Bear_Grylls
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let me just say your icon is excellent.
Jul 29 2011 1:12AM
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