Comments on: Part 2:UPDATED: BATTERIES, MEMORY CARDS & BAGSOn a budget? Pimp your new Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D with essential accessories!

By: Nino Leitner

Nino Leitner — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:59:32 +0000

You’re right, they are great for protecting your stuff from all sorts of transport situations. However, they are awfully heavy and need a lot of space, both not ideal for flying, which I find myself doing a lot over the past few years.

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:31:28 +0000

I had a friend who had $1000+ of Sony Hi-8 Prosumer gear back in the 90s. He carried it to work in the backseat his old, worn VW Jetta (to film any news he found on his commute).

His case? A woman’s white Samsonite Suitcase from the thrift store. It was filled with a piece of foam that he custom cut (with and electric knife) to fit his gear & accessories.

I’d like to see a survey if people know what a Pelican Case is. I was at the Honda Dealer, and pulled my camera out of the 1300 case. Elderly customer in waiting room thought it was my lunch box. A classmate at school, knew exactly what the case was, she’s ex-air force. I think they may be less obvious (my 1500 again may not be…)

The backpacks are cool, another classmate got and excellent deal on a backpack that holds Camera, Lenses, Gadgets and Laptop. It looks like a backpack until he unzips the camera section. But I prefer suggest stealth or security for a bag.

Now if I could only bring myself to spray paint my handsome cases…

By: Nino Leitner

Nino Leitner — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:15:36 +0000

Actually I believe the complete opposite is true. Peli cases scream “I contain expensive equipment”, simply because they are only used for expensive equipment. Camera bags, on the other hand, oftentimes just look like regular backpacks or trolleys. The branding is minimal on most of these bags.

By: Ted

Ted — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:54:14 +0000

Regarding camera bags, I use Pelican cases. I used a 1300 for my t2i and 2 kit lenses (people thought it was my lunchbox), but now that I have Camtroll, and external monitor and hardware for video I upgraded to a Pelican 1500 (xl briefcase size). I’m waiting for the photographer’s lid (ordered) so I have a place for batteries and other little things.

These watertight cases have foam that you can pull out to make a custom fit for your devices, come with a lifetime warranty, and cost around 50-100. They have holes for a padlock too (I bought a Master sesame lock with an integrated cable, I’ve locked my case to desks at college when and left it behind). I feel safe putting the case in the trunk, but I don’t put my MacBook Pro in a messenger bag in there.

I do not like camera bags. Especially ones that have brand names on them. They scream “steal me” to people. These cases are a less flashy, but are noticed by people who know what a Pelican case is. I should spray paint them to make them less attractive, but like the look of the cases.

By: Ovi

Ovi — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:53:57 +0000

did you manage to find a battery pack not original and cheaper than the original but comparable in performance?

thank you!
Ovi

By: Nino Leitner

Nino Leitner — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:52 +0000

If available with a lens, I would definitely recommend it for handheld shoots. Otherwise, you easily get the typical jittery ‘disintegrating CMOS skew image’ that you might have seen on many Vimeo videos done by amateurs with these cameras.

I own a 24-70mm 2.8 L lens from Canon that doesn’t have IS, but I only use it handheld with some kind of stabilization. (There is unfortunately no IS for this lens available.)

By: philippe pandy

philippe pandy — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:54:06 +0000

Hey Nino,
i have a question about image stabilization (IS). is it a must have on your lens? how significant is it the effect on DSLR video?

By: davidgilmour

davidgilmour — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:33:20 +0000

what is the sound solution?

By: Nino Leitner

Nino Leitner — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:49:11 +0000

If you really want the “best standard lens money can buy” get the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 – it is Philip’s favourite lens, and I worked with it most of the time last week on my behind-the-screens shooting of Lucasfilm’s RED TAILS. Now I understand why! It is an amazing lens, nothing gives you shallower depth of field and you can shoot in absolute darkness. This lens sees more than your eyes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1YIDQ?ie=UTF8&tag=evstyotaadoab-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000I1YIDQ

By: Ovidiu Craciun

Ovidiu Craciun — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:20:08 +0000

thanks for your reply Nino.
no not standard zooms, on your blog you classify the lenses in
wide angle,
standard lenses,
zoom lenses
and telephoto lenses.
I don’t need a wide angle at this point, nor zoom ones but standard lenses. and I want to buy the best standard lenses money can buy. and am not sure which ones are the best for getting the film experience (best DoF, best image quality, 24 frame rate, hdtv 1080p, etc.)

By: Nino Leitner

Nino Leitner — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:58:50 +0000

Thanks Ovidiu! You mean standard zooms? I’d check out the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8. Have you read my blog on lenses? It’s all there!
http://ninofilm.net/blog/2010/03/01/pimp-t2i-550d-part1/

By: Ovidiu Craciun

Ovidiu Craciun — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:52:58 +0000

Great site Nino! Thanks a lot for all the effort you put into helping those that want to learn about this camera and how to use it to start shooting videos/films/movies.

I have a questions regarding lenses of course
I am looking into buying the best standard lenses money can buy for this camera and I am still not sure which one that would be…

thanks again for your help!