DSLR question
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TitusvileSurfer
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Oh no EXIF - these thumbnails have it.
TitusvileSurfer
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Here are some cool shots...but not from today:
Everybody loves baby ducks!
STS-122
An action shot
And finish with a sunset
Now since you served me, and we live less than an hour from eachother...I'm serving you. It'll be fun to see what you shoot since we could easily cross paths.
Everybody loves baby ducks!
STS-122
An action shot
And finish with a sunset
Now since you served me, and we live less than an hour from eachother...I'm serving you. It'll be fun to see what you shoot since we could easily cross paths.
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Spiffyguy
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drparker thanks for the info. that was very helpful. I always hear people talk about a fast lens but never knew what it meant. That explains it. Is the image stabilization on a Canon thing? or does nikon have it too. I see the IS on lens names, I am assuming that means they have Image stabilization. Seems there is quite a bit of research that goes in to each lens.
I would like to thank all who have put some useful information in here. As a newbie to DSLR it is helpful to have a friendly discussion that can educate people. It was not my intent to start is tinkle match on who has better equipment or better photos.
Thanks again
Spiffy
I would like to thank all who have put some useful information in here. As a newbie to DSLR it is helpful to have a friendly discussion that can educate people. It was not my intent to start is tinkle match on who has better equipment or better photos.
Thanks again
Spiffy
TitusvileSurfer
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Canon IS = Image Stabilization
Nikon VR = Vibration Reduction
Tomato = Tomaato
IS can provide a different amount of "stops" in stabilization though. They aren't all created equal.
Nikon VR = Vibration Reduction
Tomato = Tomaato
IS can provide a different amount of "stops" in stabilization though. They aren't all created equal.
maroun.c
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Dr Parker
Very informative posts.
TitusvileSurfer
Sorry for the misunderstanding but you had quoted me in all the comments you answered and then there was this conclusion that sounded directed to me too.
Your first batch of pics doesn't do anything to me and I don't think it should be posted to show how good you are, on the other hand the second batch is great.
Very informative posts.
TitusvileSurfer
Sorry for the misunderstanding but you had quoted me in all the comments you answered and then there was this conclusion that sounded directed to me too.
Your first batch of pics doesn't do anything to me and I don't think it should be posted to show how good you are, on the other hand the second batch is great.
TitusvileSurfer
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Well I just took the 1st batch a couple of hours ago, that is the only reason they got posted. The 2nd round are some of my real keepers from days past. Thanks for the complement though. I do apologize for getting a little snappy. I'm just overly passionate about this stuff I guess.
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InLimbo87
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My intention in that post was not to "serve" you. I merely wanted to get across that you come off as very condescending to anyone who wants less than $3,000 worth of camera equipment.
I, personally, am one of the fools with the Nikon kit lenses. My "pack" consists of a Nikon D40, the 18-55mm and 55-200mm nikkor non-VR lenses. Its what my budget can withstand, and I'm still learning. I've only had the cam for a month and have been too busy to get a lot of good shots with it. Here are a couple, some local and some from our trip to the smokies:
My setup suits my purposes, and although I'd like better lenses, for some people that is just not in the cards. Doesn't make me a fool, that's for sure....
rams
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Scott I have the Nikon D50 which they don't sell much of anymore. I hate the kit lens that came with it but it works and I attached pics for proof 
. I would recommend if you have the flexibility. Selecting a good lens to start and buying the camera body separate is the way to go. Wish I did. Most camera shops match the big box store prices and can give you a break on the deal. If you are serious about jumping into the DSLR realm you are going to eventually want to play with the settings to get better. I would also advise that you look into a good flash some where down the line. Since adding the SB600 to the mix my family shots have become more vivid and natural looking especially indoors and during over cast conditions outdoors. Since the flash strobe is farther away from the lens close ups have brought out some of the best eye colors I have gotten to date. The flash that comes on the camera body normally is only good for the first 10 feet. A good flash can go 30 feet and beyond. Plus you can experiment with bouncing the flash to create different looks. Since purchasing my D50 I have found myself striving to become better just to wow my family members with great shots. No more trips to Sears Portrait studios for me. There is some savings right there. HTH
Later
Rams
. I would recommend if you have the flexibility. Selecting a good lens to start and buying the camera body separate is the way to go. Wish I did. Most camera shops match the big box store prices and can give you a break on the deal. If you are serious about jumping into the DSLR realm you are going to eventually want to play with the settings to get better. I would also advise that you look into a good flash some where down the line. Since adding the SB600 to the mix my family shots have become more vivid and natural looking especially indoors and during over cast conditions outdoors. Since the flash strobe is farther away from the lens close ups have brought out some of the best eye colors I have gotten to date. The flash that comes on the camera body normally is only good for the first 10 feet. A good flash can go 30 feet and beyond. Plus you can experiment with bouncing the flash to create different looks. Since purchasing my D50 I have found myself striving to become better just to wow my family members with great shots. No more trips to Sears Portrait studios for me. There is some savings right there. HTHLater
Rams
Then we what lenses are available for those models.
rams
ramtheory
Once you do purchase one... Creve Coure Camera has some good instructional videos geared towards the newbie for each camera model. I still find myself viewing it from time to time as a refresher. :thumbsup: I do highly recommend what beerguy says about going to a camera shop. They are usually staffed by photographers. I always ask if they have their bag on them and what they got. Most of the time they break out what is affordable, doesn't have the bells/whistles and the best bang for the buck. Then you find yourself in realistic conversations on what is best for your needs. Not whats on sale right now and over stocked.
TitusvileSurfer
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Ahh not bad at all. I especially enjoyed the crab shot.
djc1026
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The soon to be released Canon XS/1000 looks to be a promising entry level slash cross over DSLR. It gets you in the DSLR market, but offers the comfort of a P&S for your wife.
Other live view offering makes include Olympus DSLRs (of which I own) This is a a completely different system designed for the digital era. They have a small part of the market as not everyone is sold on the 4/3rds concept. Very economical to buy in, but relatively expensive glass outside the kit lenses and not a huge selection. Having said that, the selection covers the ranges and offers things the others don't. Definitiely deficient in the prime category though.
As previously mentioned, Sony has several intersting models in the A200 and A350 one of which offers an articulating screen, not seen by the entry models of the above mentioned manufactures.
Pentax also makes at least one model with live view, the K20D. I'm not sure if the K200D Has live view or not.
Anyway, just some more suggestions for your research.
Dave
Other live view offering makes include Olympus DSLRs (of which I own) This is a a completely different system designed for the digital era. They have a small part of the market as not everyone is sold on the 4/3rds concept. Very economical to buy in, but relatively expensive glass outside the kit lenses and not a huge selection. Having said that, the selection covers the ranges and offers things the others don't. Definitiely deficient in the prime category though.
As previously mentioned, Sony has several intersting models in the A200 and A350 one of which offers an articulating screen, not seen by the entry models of the above mentioned manufactures.
Pentax also makes at least one model with live view, the K20D. I'm not sure if the K200D Has live view or not.
Anyway, just some more suggestions for your research.
Dave
