Not really. It just gives another level of security if something happens to one of the hard drives. My mac has 150 gig of memory but I still back up all my photos on an external hard drive.
I have the Sigma 150-500 and love it. In answer to your question, with the new lens, you get another 100 mm of reach. I found this to be very important. Using the 2x tele conv., you wind up with a lens of almost the same f-stop as the Sigma but with less reach. Additionally, the Sigma is optically stabilized which also gives you some more flexibility if you want to hand-hold the beast. Which brings me to the last statement-the Sigma is a beast to walk around with. Thankfully, my partner (bless her soul) volunteers to be a sherpa when I am using it. Whichever you choose, happy shooting.
Paul
A camera store in Toronto, On. Black's.
I recently scanned (had it done professionally) over 1000 slides just because the memories were sweet and I did not want to lose them. Family pics and travel shots that I probably will not do again. The quality was not really what I wanted, but the memories are still sweet.
I have repeatedly told my kids that if I leave them more than a subway token, it meant I was trying to get someplace and didn't make it. You earned it, now spend it.
Number of things: 1-As long as you personally own the computers, most software allow more than one download. I was able to download Microsoft Office for Mac onto my MacBook at no extra charge. 2-Since I-Photo uses the cloud for storage, you can have access to the photos downloaded to the MacBook via the IMac. There is a process for linking the two computers that also works for the calendar and contacts etc. Hope this helps.
Paul
You might have to update your drivers from the Canon website. My 7d needed that done before it would work on my Mac. Have fun with the new toy.
The only hazard is you can get a hernia from lugging it around all day. I am blessed to have a partner who willingly acts as a sherpa for me and we share the weight. One real note of caution is to be sure you have a sturdy tripod to stabilise the lens/camera combo.
I went to the Grand Canyon and used a Sigma 10-20 for some landscapes and was pleased with the results. Even did some videos with it and was amazed at the quality.
Auto mode is wonderful if all you want are snapshots. Stuff to remind you where you were or with whom. It implies that you do not have the time to do all the creative things that make a photo in and of itself memorable. Each mode has its place in our photographic journey. But if you want to get white snow, you have to overexpose by at least 1 stop. Remember, the exposure meter wants to get everything a perfect shade of grey!! I don't know which Canon model you are using, but in mine (used to be 20d, now 7d) you can control the amount of over/under exposure right on the camera in program mode. You can also program a 3 shot burst to bracket your exposure to get proper color rendering. Hope this helps.
Paul
I found that I was able to keep my camera at belly button level and take some decent shots of people who otherwise might have objected. Since the pics were not for anything but my own memories, I did not feel I was intruding. You might also want to invest in a laptop as an external storage device to protect your pics daily. This, along with lots of memory cards, will ensure that your pics will return safe and sound. Have fun!!!
Paul Friedman
I do not know if you are using a Mac or Windows. However, I found that I had to download the most recent drivers for the software to work on my Mac. Once I did that, all worked fine.
Good Luck,
Brccli1
A number of years ago I was in Loreto, Mexico and went on a whale spotting expedition to a protected bay where the whales gave birth. The bay was on the Pacific side of the Baja and the water was very calm. We were in 20' dinghys and we were able to get very close to both parent and babies. Great trip and well worth the dollars I spent to go on it. Great photo ops as well and got a 16x20 of mother and baby for the wall. Hope you have as much luck and fun as I did. By the way, dress warm-you will be in the water for hours and the air is very cool.
If you have an iPhone, there was one for free called Shuttertrap. You did have to buy an attachment called a dongle (29.95) but the software was free (at least it was before Christmas). Works well.
There are a number of flash diffusers for on-camera flashes. Garry Wong makes one that works very well and give a much softer light than just straight on. I would recommend getting a mated flash (that "mates" to your camera and measures light TTL). Then either buy a larger diffuser ( I have the Wong that works very well). I also bounce light off the ceiling (preferably white) for a softer light. Experiment with the flash exposure compensation settings to get the "right" look for you.
Paul