Braddock54
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50mm is a great portrait lens for little ones.
Shutter bugs?
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The fundamentals are basically the same, but yes, start with a more basic camera. When I took the course, and we were getting into aperture settings.. I realized I needed a better camera and lenses.. now.. LOL
Braddock54
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A 7d would be tough to figure out if you've never really played around with one before. I started with a Rebel XT years ago and it was far more advanced than any p&s. granted your photos are ten times better with any SLR. I will never own another p&s for as long as I live.
Not if it's in auto. If you are gonna just shoot in auto, may as well just use a small camera.
I was told that with an SLR, you will get a decent photo 35% of the time in auto.
Beside the lens, I think some p&s cameras are pretty comparable. I usually take my small camera when I am sledding, and if I want to lug a camera body and lenses I'll take the SLR.
I was told that with an SLR, you will get a decent photo 35% of the time in auto.
Beside the lens, I think some p&s cameras are pretty comparable. I usually take my small camera when I am sledding, and if I want to lug a camera body and lenses I'll take the SLR.
Braddock54
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Of course in auto you will likely get a decent photo. What I was getting at was using a high end camera like a 7D, in Shutter priority etc.
If you know of a point and shoot that takes SLR like photos, I'm all ears. I've tried Canon, Nikon, and as soon as something starts to move, you MIGHT get a non blurry photo. I personally would rather lug the SLR around and be able to maniupulate the camera how I would like, and get a decent photo. Just my two cents.
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Shooting in auto means that (for most cameras) you can't choose an ISO greater than 400, your exact point of focus, or change exposure to do backlighting difficult lighting situations... (There's lots more you can't choose, but these are three of the most important variables to control)
I have taught digital photography for years and there is not one point and shoot on the market that can out think a manual or semi-manual mode in difficult or low light. Learning the basics is extremely easy- if you invest that kind of money in a DSLR, why not spend $200 bucks on a good hands on course to learn how to manipulate it?
www.betterphoto.com has great online courses with feedback and critique from industry pros. Totally worth it...
mareshow
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because youtube teaches you all of that for free?
not trying to be negative or anything but you can learn a lot of stuff off the internet with out paying for it. I'm entirely self taught on both my camera and photoshop, with the help of youtube and google of course
SledMamma
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because youtube teaches you all of that for free?
not trying to be negative or anything but you can learn a lot of stuff off the internet with out paying for it. I'm entirely self taught on both my camera and photoshop, with the help of youtube and google of course
I agree- I am also mostly self taught and self practiced. That said, some people aren't wired that way, don't know where to start, or what to look for. Also: critique is a fabulous teacher and a lot of our close friends and family will never give you true feedback the way an unrelated professional does...
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Im looking at getting into photography and taking a few course's and hoping to update my Canon Powershot SX10 to a Canon 7D. Here are a few that I've taken some of my favorites. I love taking photos of nature and Animals from Spiders to Elephants, and Im really wanting to get into more action shots sledding and quading. I will take any tips and any advice on the camera I should look at getting. Thanks.
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Here are some more
Playing with my Little Olympus camera with my Nephew
Playing with my Little Olympus camera with my Nephew
Just found this thread, i bought myself a Nikon D3200 this year as a starter along with a 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens. Thinking of taking it sledding but nervous about bouncing it around on the sled. I bought a nice Pelican case for taking it on my bike this summer but there is a big difference in the vibration factor. How is everyone else transporting their DSLR for sledding?
Here are some pics i have taken
Here are some pics i have taken
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Uturn
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7D is a great body, and a huge step up from what you are using now. Another choice would be a T3i or T4i giving you a lot of the options of the 7D, but leaves you $1000 to upgrade lenses. You should have at least one prime lense and a good telephoto.
Over the last 3 seasons I've shot over 6000 high school football pics. Most parents either have a great camera body with a crappy lens, or a crappy camera body with an expensive lens.
Over the last 3 seasons I've shot over 6000 high school football pics. Most parents either have a great camera body with a crappy lens, or a crappy camera body with an expensive lens.
Braddock54
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Ram I saw today...
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Lightningmike
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Pretty fortunate to get that close....or a hell of a zoom. Nice pic.
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Braddock54
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Hey thanks Mike. Yeah fairly close maybe 75 meters or so. 300 mm lens. Looking for one of his bigger buddies but this was ok for me!
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Awesome pics Ducati !
Thanks Braddock!
Ended up doing an upgrade and bought a D7100 now, what a difference! Kept the D3200 for the wife to use since it is more user friendly while i use the D7100 and a few new lenses. Here are some more recent shots.
Ended up doing an upgrade and bought a D7100 now, what a difference! Kept the D3200 for the wife to use since it is more user friendly while i use the D7100 and a few new lenses. Here are some more recent shots.
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Iron Horse Racing
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I'm using a Canon 6D with a 28-135 F3.5-5.6 is usm, 70 - 300 F4.0 - 5.6 iii usm and a 50mm F1.8
My daughter is using a Canon 5D mrk III, uses 28-135 F3.5-5.6 is usm, 50mm F1.4usm for portraits and a EF70-200mm F2.8 is usm for Weddings....(I have borrowed the 70-200 and with a f2.8 ability it is a very versatile and fun lenses to shoot with....
A good body is great, but quality lenses can make a huge difference in challenging lighting....
My daughter is using a Canon 5D mrk III, uses 28-135 F3.5-5.6 is usm, 50mm F1.4usm for portraits and a EF70-200mm F2.8 is usm for Weddings....(I have borrowed the 70-200 and with a f2.8 ability it is a very versatile and fun lenses to shoot with....
A good body is great, but quality lenses can make a huge difference in challenging lighting....
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