Knuckledragger

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Personally, I think ever owner of a DSLR with an APS-C sized sensor should own a 35mm F/2 and 50mm F/1.8 (or 1.4). I'd say the same for a full frame sensor, except for maybe subbing an 85mm F/1.8 for the 50mm.

The message you have entered is too short. Man, these new rules for Head-Case SUCK.

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It's still coming down (sort of) here in WMass, but all we've got for accumulation is 2 inches or less.

The Empire you have entered is not Holy or Roman enough. We'll let it slide this time, because you have a big fucking gun.

The message you have entered is too short. Dammit, anyone seen my car keys?

Crap, can't get the flash file I want to embed. The message you have entered is too short. Guess I'll post Zed Zed Top, instead.

Managed to lock my keys in my car, which turned what should have been a minor errand for mum into an ordeal. Nothing like waiting around outside in the cold for half an hour when one has a sinus infection.

Echoing what Nate said to some degreee, used 35mm film camera bodies bring very little, unless they are Leicas or something similarly exotic. Do you know what lenses the seller is including? Also, which flash unit? There's an important point here WRT external flashes and APS-C cropped sensor cameras: The canon 580EX was first speedlite to recogize the difference between an APS-C, APS-H, and full frame/film body, and then adjust its output accordingly. Older flashes won't do this and will be calculating for a wider angle. I can't say specifically what the real world effects of this incompatibility might be (I've only shot with the 580EX and 580EX II) but I do recognize it as an important consideration. I have used "manual" flash units, and in situations where I have a stationary (patient) subject, they're fine. It takes time to adjust the camera's settings with respect to the flash's output power and distance to the subject. I would not want to have to monkey around with anything less than a fully compatible speedlite when dealing with a subject like a small child. YMMV. Lastly, Canon may have in fact introduced some additional speelites between the release of the 580EX and 580EXII that are APS-C compatible. I have no idea which ones, but I suggest investigating the model you're considering if you're not sure.

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The message you have entered is too short. The Who were proto-boomers.

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The message you have entered is too short. Hey aerius, what's the name of that restaurant you like with all the goofy shit on the wall and the mozzarella sticks?

The message you have entered is too short. Please widen your message to at least 20 gauge.

The message you have entered is too short. When you're in a hole, stop digging.

The message you have entered is too short. What are you doing cat? You are not a slinky! You don't even have coils. You are a cat! You are not a dust mop either.

The message you have entered is too short. Take four red capsules. In 10 minutes, take two more.

Since it's Valentine's Day, I was planning to spend all day being grumpy. That little story made me go "Awwwww" instead. Damn you, Nate!

The message you have entered is too short. Valentine? Here's your fricken valentine.

If you're going to get a Canon body, I can't stress enough that you check out the X0D "prosumer" line vs the Rebel series. The X0Ds have a second control wheel on the back, which the Rebels lack. That control wheel is everything when shooting. Even if it means you get a previous generation body to stay in-budget, I'd suggest getting (for example) an EOS 40D vs a Rebel XSi. Pictured below, the backs of a 50D and Rebel XSi.

The message you have entered is too short. If you shake it more than twice, you're playing with it.

Hell, I should be doing that.