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18 Jul, 2011
Does everything you could want from a DSLR without breaking the bank
6 of 6 found this helpful Since the introduction of video capture on newer DSLRs the price has tumbled on older models. First the consumer level 3 digit models then eventually the mid-range prosumer ones.
The 350d was the first to really hit a low price point and at the minute it is the lowest model that canon provides that has stood up to the test of time. I upgraded from a 350d to the 20d (and indeed made money from the switch).
The fact is, this is a heavy camera. People will no doubt complain about this but in actual fact it is a good thing. Coupling a camera like the 350d with a nice L lens will lead to great photography but the camera just isn't weighted enough to make it comfortable to hold. The 20d is perfectly balanced for larger lenses and much more comfortable in your hand. This is especially true for people like me with sausage fingers.
The differences between this and the lower canon models (specifically the 350 and 400d) include sensor cleaning, an extended ISO range for dark photography, noise reduction and best of all a faster auto-focus. This camera outperforms the much more expensive 5d mk2 for focusing speed and really comes into its own on fast paced photos. I use mine for wildlife photography along with my collection of M42 manual lenses so the auto-focus doesn't get used much. Occasionally, even using the standard kit lens canon provides, i do make use of it and it seems to work very quickly. Even with manual focus lenses, the Auto-focus points on the screen still work to help you ensure the focus is perfect. This is very useful with large aperture lenses such as fast fifties.
The top display on the camera displays all information you could possibly need including ISO, F-stop, Shutter speed, white balance etc.
The current range of Canon EF lenses is superb and this camera is also compatible with the smaller EF-S lenses (although i wouldn't recommend them - they would not be compatible with full-frame digitals such as the 1d so upgrades would be impossible above the mid-range models)
With the current extensive market of DSLRs being released with more and more features, the 20d sits in a unique price point between affordability and quality. It's smaller sensor, lower megapixel rating and lack of video may put some people off but large sensor cameras cost far more than this, the megapixel rating is nothing unless you plan on printing huge pictures and if you're really interested in video you would be far better using a camcorder. The fact is that this camera does everything you could realistically want in a DSLR but for a tiny fraction of the price.
Remember the golden rule of SLR photography - save money on a camera so you can spend more on a lens. The lenses matter far more than the box behind them and this particular box does its job at a very nice price point.
30 Mar, 2011
I listen to electro...
1 of 1 found this helpful Okay lets get one thing straight before i start this. If you want monitor headphones to ensure clean and crisp recordings these are most definately not for you.
A lot of reviewers complain that they colour the sound far too much but frankly they are advertised very clearly as "extra bass" headphones. If you don't want coloured sound then why would you pick them to begin with?
If you're sensible and reading this then read on.
Firstly these are the most comfortable headphones i've ever owned. They are the most comfortable things i've ever owned and i have a well worn in pair of levis.
Its not just LIKE having 2 cushions over your ears... you DO have 2 cushions over your ears. The headphones are pretty big even for circumaural headphones but they more than make up for it with the level of comfort.
I think a lot of people will be put off by the size and think they might look silly walking around with them but frankly if you're like me and don't care its worth it for the quality you get.
Sound wise these are stupidly bassy. By that i mean try listening to the Loefah remix of Skream's "I" and be very much prepared for the bass to drop.
I will admit a lot of the treble and mids can get lost in the amount of bass but most mp3 players have an EQ built in that allows a "treble boost" option. I have mine set to that and they sound perfect. Besides, the sound quality from most headphones is limited by the quality of the music you play through them - high quality MP3 tracks or uncompressed audio sound perfect through them but as with any headphones, cheap youtube rips of your favourite songs are still going to sound bad - buy the album.
With the volume at 3/4 on my ipod and the EQ set to treble boost i could happily listen to the deepest and most bassy tracks all day long. Yeah you're ears are gunna hurt when you take em off but no more than after a night out at a club. I'd liken them to a club if i'm honest only you're in charge of the volume control.
Happy as larry with this purchase. If you're looking at these chances are you listen to electronic music. If thats the case buy them. They sound good no matter what you play through them (again, with the right EQ) but they excel at electronica. Buy them if that's what you listen to and buy them if you don't just to see for yourself. For the price these are stupidly good value you'd be daft to miss out.
19 Feb, 2010
Quad vs. Dual
As many people know, the Q6600 was the daddy of all quad core processors in the age of Core 2. The G0 stepping model was the best of them all and would easily overclock above 3ghz, some going as high as 3.7 or more.
This is all well and good - the processor was a pretty voltage friendly chip that required a paultry 95W max power to run. Compare this with the Pentium 4 and D chips that preceded it running at between 80 and 100 for a single core and you realise the huge step forward that the Core 2 range brought in.
That said, with Quad core processors only recently being implemented fully into games, their uses are still pretty limited. You will see no performance drop in a majority of situations by using an equivalent dual core. This is why i have always favoured the E6600 over the Q6600 - it gives the same power where it counts. As well as this, the E6600 is far more voltage friendly, accepting up to 1.5v rather than the quad's 1.3v. This makes overclocking it much easier and it keeps the temps down.
Combine all this with the fact that you can pick one up for just 70 quid (around 2/3 of what you will pay for the quad) and it is a big bargain.
The final plus for bargain hunters is that the conroe based E6600's are still compatable with the 680i series of boards, a firm favorite of overclockers for its price point, overclocking ability and SLi support.