What camera?

Labster

Labster

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What camera are you all using? I'm in need of a new camera and I'm open to suggestions. Starting to look into possibly going with a dslr.
 
DSLR hands down. Nikon D60 is an excellent starter camera and once you learn how to use it properly, your pictures will speak for themselves. It's also not like your going to out grow it.
 
I've been happy with my Canon XSi....just need to learn to use it better. DJ keeps making me look bad with all his photos! :D
 
My vote is a Canon Rebel, but I actually use a Powershot Digital Elph from Canon for my pics. I'll be looking to change that soon though, the Elph is getting worn and tired.
 
Got_Leather said:
DSLR hands down. Nikon D60 is an excellent starter camera and once you learn how to use it properly, your pictures will speak for themselves. It's also not like your going to out grow it.
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Been looking at a D3000 because of how quickly they've come down in price lately. Any thoughts on those?
 
I'm shooting a Canon Rebel XTi, and these are extremely affordable if you buy one used. You can also buy lenses and flashes for whatever camer you buy, and upgrade the body later.



John
 
You'll do fine with either Canon or Nikon.



If I were in the market for a "starter" dSLR right now, I'd be taking a very hard look at the Nikon D90, Lab.
 
tom p. said:
You'll do fine with either Canon or Nikon.



If I were in the market for a "starter" dSLR right now, I'd be taking a very hard look at the Nikon D90, Lab.
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I think the D90 is a bit out of my price range. The D3000 seems to fit the bill for me. Thanks for the suggestion though!
 
RaskyR1 said:
I've been happy with my Canon XSi....just need to learn to use it better. DJ keeps making me look bad with all his photos! :D
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I have the same camera and it's great. I think Canon makes great P&S cameras, which is what I used up until last summer, and still do when I don't feel like lugging around the XSi.
 
lecchilo said:
I have the same camera and it's great. I think Canon makes great P&S cameras, which is what I used up until last summer, and still do when I don't feel like lugging around the XSi.
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Yeah I've been very pleased with mine as well. :2thumbs:



I've also had several P&S Canon's too which are very nice but are no where near the quality of the SLR's. I wanted to improve the look of my "before and after" write ups which was the main reason I bought mine. Once I got out of Newbie mode (Auto) I started getting much better pics too. Several people suggest I read the book "Understanding Exposure" which also helped immensely!



Rasky
 
I look at it this way..



Sense I'm not doing professional photography a NikonD60 is all I will need. Having a quality lens is where its at. I have 2 lenses for the Nikon. a 18-55VR and a 55-200VR. This spring I'll be upgrading my 55mm lens with a lens that cost near the same price as the body. Also doing the small things help with image taking. I use a tripod for the most part unless there is plenty of lighting. I also use the self timer and use a remote device to snap the picture for me. The less movement, the better. I'm no where near a pro but I believe my pictures have upgraded a tremendous amount by simply trial and error. Play around with it and find what works for you.



What I did that really helped me was:



Take the same exact picture on the tripod while only adjusting settings. I played with the aperture, exposure, white balance, manual focus, auto focus. Then when I uploaded them I could right click on properties and it will tell me what "mode" I was in and the exposure. Making a habit of what your doing is important. Once you get it down you will have an idea of where to start for a perfect exposure.



This is the lens I'll be getting in the next few weeks most likely.



Nikon Lens
 
I use a Canon Rebel XSi myself, but quite frankly most dslr's will take very good quality photos...if you learn how to properly use the camera.



I see so many people with a nice dslr, and never take it out of the auto mode, let alone set custom white balances.



Learn about composition, learn manual exposure, learn white balance, and use a tripod! There are plenty of good books out there, and you can get a good camera and lens without breaking the bank.
 
Awesome, I think you all just cemented my decision to get a dslr. I've been looking at breaking into photography as well. A friend of mine is an amateur photographer and said he would give me some basic lessons which I'm sure will go a long way!
 
Got_Leather said:
I look at it this way..



Sense I'm not doing professional photography a NikonD60 is all I will need. Having a quality lens is where its at. I have 2 lenses for the Nikon. a 18-55VR and a 55-200VR. This spring I'll be upgrading my 55mm lens with a lens that cost near the same price as the body. Also doing the small things help with image taking. I use a tripod for the most part unless there is plenty of lighting. I also use the self timer and use a remote device to snap the picture for me. The less movement, the better. I'm no where near a pro but I believe my pictures have upgraded a tremendous amount by simply trial and error. Play around with it and find what works for you.



What I did that really helped me was:



Take the same exact picture on the tripod while only adjusting settings. I played with the aperture, exposure, white balance, manual focus, auto focus. Then when I uploaded them I could right click on properties and it will tell me what "mode" I was in and the exposure. Making a habit of what your doing is important. Once you get it down you will have an idea of where to start for a perfect exposure.



This is the lens I'll be getting in the next few weeks most likely.



Nikon Lens
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TSC17 said:
I use a Canon Rebel XSi myself, but quite frankly most dslr's will take very good quality photos...if you learn how to properly use the camera.



I see so many people with a nice dslr, and never take it out of the auto mode, let alone set custom white balances.



Learn about composition, learn manual exposure, learn white balance, and use a tripod! There are plenty of good books out there, and you can get a good camera and lens without breaking the bank.
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You both have really good points!



Got Leather . . . . . what kind of tripod do you have? I have one myself and for some reason it just doesn't feel stable. More or less where the camera attaches doesn't feel stable. It was a gift from the GF and it's a nice tripod but i need to figure out how to use it if that sounds correct.



Need to find out how much to tighten it and so fourth so that when i turn the camera side ways it doesn't swing around like a monkey on a jungle jim.



The lens that you chose is a very good lens. I would like to get that same lens myself but can't justify spending that much on it right now with work being slow. Post a review up when you get it.



TSC17: very very true. Most people get DSLR's and shoot in Auto mode all the time thinking that it's all good. Granted you can still get some very nice shots it limits things so much. You will basically have a very expensive point and shoot camera. Once you start tinkering with the different modes the true quality of the camera will be unleashed and your pictures will shine.
 
TSC17 said:
I use a Canon Rebel XSi myself, but quite frankly most dslr's will take very good quality photos...if you learn how to properly use the camera.



I see so many people with a nice dslr, and never take it out of the auto mode, let alone set custom white balances.



Learn about composition, learn manual exposure, learn white balance, and use a tripod! There are plenty of good books out there, and you can get a good camera and lens without breaking the bank.
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I'm very jealous of your photos, especially now knowing you have the same camera! What lens do you use?
 
vtec92civic said:
You both have really good points!



Got Leather . . . . . what kind of tripod do you have? I have one myself and for some reason it just doesn't feel stable. More or less where the camera attaches doesn't feel stable. It was a gift from the GF and it's a nice tripod but i need to figure out how to use it if that sounds correct.



Need to find out how much to tighten it and so fourth so that when i turn the camera side ways it doesn't swing around like a monkey on a jungle jim.



The lens that you chose is a very good lens. I would like to get that same lens myself but can't justify spending that much on it right now with work being slow. Post a review up when you get it.



TSC17: very very true. Most people get DSLR's and shoot in Auto mode all the time thinking that it's all good. Granted you can still get some very nice shots it limits things so much. You will basically have a very expensive point and shoot camera. Once you start tinkering with the different modes the true quality of the camera will be unleashed and your pictures will shine.
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I have this tripod. Very Sturdy and goes up to 5 feet. I have no complaints.



Tripod Here
 
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