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**Official TPT CANON Pimp Club** Join US!!

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello photographer extraordinaires,

I've noticed an influx of DSLR users just within the past year. Figured I'd set up this thread to gather all the TPT Canonites in one place so we can stomp on those other "lesser" brands :tongue:. (I'm kidding don't cry pls) :hihi:

The only membership requirement is that you own a Canon camera, it don't matter if it's a P&S or DSLR, you can join the club. No Nikon Fan Boys allowed!!! haha :tongue:

You guys can start by adding

Canon Pimp Club #***

to your Sig. Post up your name on here so we can keep track of Club members.

I'll start!

Canon Pimp Club #001 - speedie408
Canon Pimp Club #002 - zachary908
Canon Pimp Club #003 - robbowal
Canon Pimp Club #004 - mordalphus
Canon Pimp Club #005 - tetra73
Canon Pimp Club #006 - ZID ZULANDER
Canon Pimp Club #007 - Eden Marel
Canon Pimp Club #008 - mmccarthy781
Canon Pimp Club #009 - salmon
Canon Pimp Club #010 - antbug
Canon Pimp Club #011 - plantbrain
Canon Pimp Club #012 - bereninga
Canon Pimp Club #013 - radioman
Canon Pimp Club #014 - NatureGrafix
Canon Pimp Club #015 - kubalik
Canon Pimp Club #016 - Geniusdudekiran
Canon Pimp Club #017 - Bettatail
Canon Pimp Club #018 - driftwoodhunter
Canon Pimp Club #019 - D3monic
Canon Pimp Club #020 - NyteBlade
Canon Pimp Club #021 - Kworker
Canon Pimp Club #022 - fishykid1
Canon Pimp Club #023 - Kai808
Canon Pimp Club #024 - alistairw
Canon Pimp Club #025 - greenfish
Canon Pimp Club #026 - GDP
Canon Pimp Club #027 - ktownhero
Canon Pimp Club #028 - wicca27
Canon Pimp Club #029 - Rabidgerbil
Canon Pimp Club #030 - basskitkays
Canon Pimp Club #031 - alanzhao
Canon Pimp Club #032 - Rion
Canon Pimp Club #033 - Little Bob
Canon Pimp Club #034 - herns
Canon Pimp Club #035 - vincent201089
Canon Pimp Club #036 - Aquaticz
Canon Pimp Club #037 - Hcancino
Canon Pimp Club #038 - kuro
Canon Pimp Club #039 - sumer
Canon Pimp Club #040 - fairgate
Canon Pimp Club #041 - 2in10
Canon Pimp Club #042 - ObscureAllure
Canon Pimp Club #043 - Minnow2012
Canon Pimp Club #044 - JEden8
Canon Pimp Club #045 - maxsunny
Canon Pimp Club #046 - mythin
Canon Pimp Club #047 - blink
Canon Pimp Club #048 - dannylill1981
Canon Pimp Club #049 - kc8hyg
Canon Pimp Club #050 - audioaficionado
Canon Pimp Club #051 - catfishbi
Canon Pimp Club #052 - cecile1
Canon Pimp Club #053 - traxiii
Canon Pimp Club #054 - Nate McFin
Canon Pimp Club #055 - jimsuy
Canon Pimp Club #056 - javajaws
Canon Pimp Club #057 - aznrice247
Canon Pimp Club #058 - Crispino Ramos
Canon Pimp Club #059 - R.C.
Canon Pimp Club #060 - KShoes
Canon Pimp Club #061 - The Scientist
Canon Pimp Club #062 - eeng168
Canon Pimp Club #063 - Blue Falcon
Canon Pimp Club #064 - flare
Canon Pimp Club #065 - mechtec
Canon Pimp Club #066 - Evilgrin
Canon Pimp Club #067 - @marko@
Canon Pimp Club #068 - akdylpickles
Canon Pimp Club #069 - OhNo123
Canon Pimp Club #070 - watercage
Canon Pimp Club #071 - binbin9
Canon Pimp Club #072 - Scars
Canon Pimp Club #073 - Mojo31
Canon Pimp Club #074 - Virto
Canon Pimp Club #075 - tokidoki
Canon Pimp Club #076 - GDominy
Canon Pimp Club #077 - holoublahee
Canon Pimp Club #078 - MrSlumpy
Canon Pimp Club #079 - DDA
Canon Pimp Club #080 - lotzodomo
Canon Pimp Club #081 - kseanm247
Canon Pimp Club #082 - Hayden
Canon Pimp Club #083 - usgetata
Canon Pimp Club #084 - VicSkimmr
Canon Pimp Club #085 - Bserve
Canon Pimp Club #086 - AussieDIYFK
Canon Pimp Club #087 - caliherp
Canon Pimp Club #088 - Black Hills Tj
Canon Pimp Club #089 - alexopolus
Canon Pimp Club #090 - lullafishi
Canon Pimp Club #091 - mwei
Canon Pimp Club #092 - MB2
Canon Pimp Club #093 - Centromochlus
Canon Pimp Club #094 - c_gwinner
 
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#389 ·
How do I make the "Canon Pimp" text at the bottom into a link to this thread? (speedie help me)
Goto User CP

Next click on Edit Signature and add the below line and put [ in front of the URL(i.e. Canon Pimp Club #xxx

Then change the xxx to your pimp number.
Click on the preview signature to make sure it works. If it's fine click on Save Signature.

Click here If you want more info on what can be added to your signature.

I hope that helps.
 
#394 ·
Newest member here. Canon 70D with kit lens from Costco. This is my first DSLR so still learning how to use...Before that it was a Sony cybershot bought back in 2004. Going to 70D is a giant jump. The camera's video feature is not far behind any good camcorder. Here are a few images and a video of my 125G tank captured with 70D.
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And the video:
http://youtu.be/7CM927yt1Sc
 
#401 ·
BTW I upgraded to:
70D
16-35mm f/2.8L
60mm f/2.8 Macro
40mm f/2.8 Pancake
55-250mm f/4-5.6
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
(All Canon) :D
Would love to have the 16-35. The 60mm is a great lens, favorite I have even over one of my L lenses. I don't think you can beat it's price, performance and versatility. Took some pretty good fish pics with it, without even using flash.
 
#403 · (Edited)
So I got this not long ago (by me I mean the wife lol) and I'm clueless how to work it.

I did however want to try my hand at macro shots of my tank. Since I'm novice I figured I try the cheap way an give the 50mm f1.8 on non-AF macro tubes a try. I have the 50mm just figured I buy some tubes of amazon.

Anyone know if they work? Here's the one I was thinking about getting.
Amazon.com: Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set for Extreme Close-Ups: Electronics

Here's the camera I would try it with.
 
#405 ·
So I got this not long ago (by me I mean the wife lol) and I'm clueless how to work it.



I did however want to try my hand at macro shots of my tank. Since I'm novice I figured I try the cheap way an give the 50mm f1.8 on non-AF macro tubes a try. I have the 50mm just figured I buy some tubes of amazon.



Anyone know if they work? Here's the one I was thinking about getting.

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set for Extreme Close-Ups: Electronics



Here's the camera I would try it with.


Macro tubes work fine. I've heard okay things about the fotodiox tubes. With that setup you will be manual all the way. Macro is often done with manual focus even if you have the option of AF, so that's not really a big deal. But, I don't think these have any electronic connection to the lens, so you will not be able to stop down. This will give you a very narrow depth of field (only a narrow slice will be in focus), which can be good or bad, depending on what you are going for. The Kenko or Canon extension tubes allow you to change the aperture, but they are more expensive. Also, any time you are using extension tubes, it changes the focus range of your lens, so you will usually have a far focus limit as well as a near focus limit - i.e. you won't be able to focus on things that are far away (more than a few feet) while the extension tubes are on.

-Justin
 
#404 ·
Okay, I'm in. VERY new to planted tanks, but not as much to photography. My first tank is still settling in. I'll be posting pictures once my tank settles in and starts looking a little better. Need to think about getting some macro equipment now that I have small things worth taking pictures of.

EOS-6D
17-40 f/4L
24-105 f/4L IS
35 f/2 IS
85 f/1.8

-Justin
 
#406 ·
3 5dmk2's
1 5dmk3
1 7D
1 1Dmk2
1 SL1



15 sigma FE
17-55 2.8IS
17-40L
24-70L v1
35 1.4L
35-80mm converted macro
40 pancake
50 1.2L
50 1.8 mki
70-200 2.8IS
70-200 2.8IS v2
85 1.8
135L
200L

1.4x tele convert
2x tele convert

A bunch of studio strobes, modifiers, speedlites etc.



Here's a pic of a SL1 with a 300L 2.8IS







Just got into shrimp again. Will prob end up picking up some tubes and a 100 macro.

Kinda lazy to shoot the tank. Just using the iPhone.
 
#408 ·
Traded the 16-35mm f/2.8L for a 24-105mm f/4L, a 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, and $550 cash.
I loved the 16-35, but the low range won't do any justice when it's my main [workhorse] lens (I'm going to Europe and I'm only allowed to take 1 lens + the 40mm pancake). The 24-105 should do better, the f/4 may be a bit high, but for me, its a better deal. The 10-22 also should complement my APS-C on the 70D better. And cash is cash, lol.
 
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