soompi forums > The Official DSLR Threadⓥ

erure

Feb 7 2007, 06:41 PM

I thought it would be nice for the tech forum to have a thread specialized for DSLR's. You can list what camera and other equipment you got [lenses, flashes, etc] and give eachother advice and whatever else~ >////<

Feel free to post up pictures you took with your beauties also

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erure
flickr
Leica M9 (steel grey)
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical 6-Bit
Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical 6-Bit
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Aspherical 6-Bit
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Lensbaby 3G for Canon EOS
Canon Speedlite 580ex
Olympus E-P1 (white)
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/2.8 Pancake
Olympus E-420
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/2.8 Pancake
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

wangta
Canon EOS 30D
Canon kit lens USM
Sigma apo Macro 150mm f/2.8 ex dg hsm

watcher
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EOS 30D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Canon Speedlite 430EX

joonage
Canon Rebel XTi
Tamron 28-75mm Macro

shiwi
Canon EOS Rebel XTi
Canon kit lens
Canon 50mm f/1.8

Tepper
Nikon D70s
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5DX
Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon SB-600

lackluster
Canon EOS 30D
Canon EF-S 50mm f/1.4

Digital_Daum
Nikon D70
Tamron 28-75mm

ONe.ShoT
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Brusky
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon kit lens
Canon 28-135mm IS USM

chaosiii
Nikon D40
Nikon kit lens

Angie
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon kit lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

Xarthan
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8

mia1981
canon eos 40D
speedlite 580 EX II
17-40mm F/4 L usm
50mm F/1.8

xmyheart
Konica Minolta DiMAGE 7i

Pandem1k
Canon EOS 10D
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Canon 24-105mm L

dorien
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 17-85mm

j79
Nikon D200 w/ MB-D200
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Nikon 85mm f/1.4
Nikon 105mm f/2.8
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Nikon SB800
Nikon SB600

Po1aris
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon 70-200mm f/4L
Canon 17-40 f/4L
Canon 50 f/1.4
Canon 85 f/1.8
Canon Speedlite 430ex

d0wne
Canon EOS 40D
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

negitoro
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon Kit Lens
Canon Speedlite 430ex

dot1q
2 x Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG HSM Macro
2 x Canon Speedlite 580EX II

epark1281
flickr
Olympus E-510
Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 ED
Olympus OM 50mm f/1.8
Jcpenny OM 135mm f2.8
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f1.7
Sigma 30 f1.4 HSM
Vivitar D283

jeffy
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S 18-200mm VR
Nikkor 50mm F1.4D

hippo_sleekz
flick
Nikon D40
18mm-55mm
55mm-200mm
Sb-600 Flash
Nikon FM-2
50mm
28mm

kandi
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S 18-200mm VR

darkmafiaguy
Canon XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM

[Hyuni]
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 50mm 1.4
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon Speedlite 580EXII

haraharo
Canon EOS 30D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon 50mm f/1.8 II

Notes:
[+] They are listed in order of posting date
[+] Only DSLR cameras, digital rangefinder cameras, lenses, and flashes are listed (no accessories are mentioned)
[+] Some people did not mention the company that made the specific lens and usually I assumed it was made from the company of their camera
[+] If there are any errors, please write about it on this thread
[+] Please PM me to update this list because I don't want to flip through ~250 pages to find your lens T___T
[+] PLEASE BE VERY SPECIFIC AS TO WHAT YOUR LENS IS

wangta

Feb 7 2007, 07:54 PM

this thread is a very good idea!

i have a canon 30D with only the kit lens right now, well the USM version of the kit lens, but its pretty much the same thing. planning on picking up a few more lenses in summer though.

the 60mm macro is a nice sharp lens i was thinking about buying it before but i decided that if i did end up getting a macro lens it would be the 100mm instead, but great choice none the less.

erure

Feb 7 2007, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(wangta @ Feb 7 2007, 07:54 PM)

the 60mm macro is a nice sharp lens i was thinking about buying it before but i decided that if i did end up getting a macro lens it would be the 100mm instead, but great choice none the less.

I know! I regret it now but for a newb like me a 60mm should do fine... I still haven't gotten it yet -- I'm hoping it will be here by Friday >/////<

Later when I save up money I want to get a good telephoto lens... But that's months later since I'm very poor right now

watcher

Feb 8 2007, 10:51 PM

a shot i took recently

my box stash...

current gear:
canon eos 30D | canon ef 70-200mm f4 L | canon ef 85mm f1.8 | canon ef 50mm f1.8 mk II | canon ef-s 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 | canon speedlite 430ex | manfrotto 3021B Pro tripod legs | manfrotto 488rc2 tripod ball head

hopefully as i get more experience and take better pictures, i'll add the canon 24-70mm f2.8 L, sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM and perhaps the canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM. (maybe even upgrade the tele to the 2.8 IS version, but i probably dont need to go that far.)

and since everyone's doin a self-portrait... i'll join in

happy shooting

erure

Feb 9 2007, 08:25 AM

QUOTE(watcher @ Feb 8 2007, 10:51 PM)

and since everyone's doin a self-portrait... i'll join in

happy shooting

Puahaha I want to see watcher's face >_<

So I got my battery grip yesterday and it's so cool! And there's this thing I want to try out with photoshop [you know the one where there's like three of you in a picture] but my dorm room is too tiny ; _ ;

watcher

Feb 9 2007, 10:09 AM

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 9 2007, 11:25 AM) [snapback]4919771[/snapback]

Puahaha I want to see watcher's face >_<

So I got my battery grip yesterday and it's so cool! And there's this thing I want to try out with photoshop [you know the one where there's like three of you in a picture] but my dorm room is too tiny ; _ ;

actually, i've been wanting to do that for the longest time. ever since i got my tripod at least... haha
maybe i'll take some time tomorrow to do it... but life's so busy right now. it's not fair

only reason i can come here is because my job requires me to be connected all the time... hehe

anyways... my face? i've shown soompi more than i've ever have!!! lol

Xarthan

Feb 9 2007, 10:11 AM

very cool. I've been thinking about picking up an XTi

erure

Feb 9 2007, 11:53 AM

QUOTE(Xarthan @ Feb 9 2007, 10:11 AM) [snapback]4920178[/snapback]

very cool. I've been thinking about picking up an XTi

If you get the XTi then get the battery grip because it makes it bigger and easier to hold, as well as give you twice the battery life ^^ And if you can spend a little more, try to get the Nikon D80 because it's better than the XTi imo '-'

Can someone please recommend me a good filter for my lenses to block out UV rays? Thank you... >/////<

watcher

Feb 9 2007, 12:37 PM

a lot of pros use b+w, but they're on the expensive side. tiffen is also a nice alternative and costs much less. a lot of people i know go with hoya though. they seem to be the most affordabe with decent performance. stay away from canon brand if possible

erure

Feb 9 2007, 01:19 PM

QUOTE(watcher @ Feb 9 2007, 12:37 PM) [snapback]4920771[/snapback]

a lot of pros use b+w, but they're on the expensive side. tiffen is also a nice alternative and costs much less. a lot of people i know go with hoya though. they seem to be the most affordabe with decent performance. stay away from canon brand if possible

So if I got $30 and $40 filters from b+w would it be better than getting ones from hoya or tiffen with the same price? O_O And do I really need a filter?? +0+

I'm annoyed because
1. my macro lens was supposed to be here today but UPS delayed shipping until Monday
2. b&h photo lowered the price on the lens I got right after they shipped it to me -__-^

Xarthan

Feb 9 2007, 02:52 PM

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 9 2007, 11:53 AM) [snapback]4920586[/snapback]

If you get the XTi then get the battery grip because it makes it bigger and easier to hold, as well as give you twice the battery life ^^ And if you can spend a little more, try to get the Nikon D80 because it's better than the XTi imo '-'

Can someone please recommend me a good filter for my lenses to block out UV rays? Thank you... >/////<

oh really? hmm my friend has the D80, saw it at costco for 9xx.

watcher

Feb 9 2007, 03:34 PM

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 9 2007, 04:19 PM) [snapback]4920983[/snapback]

So if I got $30 and $40 filters from b+w would it be better than getting ones from hoya or tiffen with the same price? O_O And do I really need a filter?? +0+

I'm annoyed because
1. my macro lens was supposed to be here today but UPS delayed shipping until Monday
2. b&h photo lowered the price on the lens I got right after they shipped it to me -__-^

no, you dont need a filter. you should get a filter when you have a better idea of what you need from the filter. for example, a graduated neutral density filter when shooting sunsets. each filter will serve its purpose, but the most important part is that you fully understand what you need it for. outside of this, the only other real reason why most people buy filters is to protect their lens. most people dont really bother for lenses under $1000, and when they do buy, it's a high quality filter. this is because bad filters will really reduce your image quality noticably.

personally, i wouldnt get one. i've been thinking of getting one, but not for the sake of protecting my lenses, but more for the sake of the warmer color tone that it produces when taking the shot. perhaps when i do get an expensive lens, like the 24-70 L, i'll get one to protect it

QUOTE(Xarthan @ Feb 9 2007, 05:52 PM) [snapback]4921539[/snapback]

oh really? hmm my friend has the D80, saw it at costco for 9xx.

i would've gone the D80 route if not for the canon rebates. the 30D costs roughly the same as the D80 after rebates.

Xarthan

Feb 9 2007, 04:13 PM

why would I go Nikon vs Canon?

wangta

Feb 9 2007, 04:48 PM

i use my filters basically to protect my lens or for what i'm shooting, cuz i'd rather scratch a filter and pay like $100 or so to replace it than scratch my lens. you dont really need to have a filter though, just remeber if you're shooting at night take your uv filter off cuz it'll make all these green dots and stuff on yur shot. b+w or hoya are both good brands, you can go with either.

watcher

Feb 9 2007, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Xarthan @ Feb 9 2007, 07:13 PM) [snapback]4922218[/snapback]

why would I go Nikon vs Canon?

both companies make great cameras/lenses, and you probably cant go wrong with either.
-canon offers the flexibility to move onto digital full-frame
-nikon's flash systems are unmatched by canon.
-canon generally has better telephoto lenses for sports photography (spot them white lenses at sports games!!!)
-nikon's macro lenses are incredible (sorry minji... you could've been better off with a nikon for your macro!!)
-canon's noise performance is superb. nikon's not far behind, but canon really did it's homework
-nikon has been good about creating camera bodies compatible with ALL past nikon lenses, no matter how old

and the list goes on...
for most people, getting a dslr is a matter of what they used during their slr days, since you can re-use some of the lenses. but if you're starting out fresh, good luck!!! haha...

erure

Feb 9 2007, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(Xarthan @ Feb 9 2007, 04:13 PM) [snapback]4922218[/snapback]

why would I go Nikon vs Canon?

Generally Canon has more vivid colors and better noise levels [up to 3200 ISO whoaaa haha] while Nikon has great camera bodies... I think overall Nikon is better ; _ ;

joonage

Feb 9 2007, 10:16 PM

Oh ... nice idea ...

My dad bought me the same camera as you ... The Canon 400D.

I was totally against it ... I just wanted a nice cheap $300-400 dollar camera ... but he bought me this ... >.<

But I won't complain ... Visits from Korea next week, bringing the camera with him.

I'm really going to enjoy this camera though ...

Sector

Feb 9 2007, 10:24 PM

You guys got some nice cameras. My dad still got his old school Nikon something(Need to check the name of it later)...I seriously don't like its functions and they're confusing as heck.

But! I do like my Nikon Coolpix 7900 even though it's digital.

Have you guys develop your own films and stuff? Can I get any tips on developing films? I often get my negatives all scratched up so when I develop the pictures, there are scratches here and there.

erure

Feb 9 2007, 10:34 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 9 2007, 10:24 PM) [snapback]4926162[/snapback]

Have you guys develop your own films and stuff? Can I get any tips on developing films? I often get my negatives all scratched up so when I develop the pictures, there are scratches here and there.

Honestly I've NEVER developed film before and I don't even touch film cameras ^^;;;;;; I have this one fisheye camera from lomography and that's about it... Digital cameras have spoiled me too much... But my friend's really into film photography and she usually borrows a dark room that rents them out [hourly sessions and whatnot] to develop her own film which I think is awesome but much too daunting for me. Should have taken high school photography T___T

QUOTE(joonage @ Feb 9 2007, 10:16 PM) [snapback]4926091[/snapback]

Oh ... nice idea ...

My dad bought me the same camera as you ... The Canon 400D.

I was totally against it ... I just wanted a nice cheap $300-400 dollar camera ... but he bought me this ... >.<

But I won't complain ... Visits from Korea next week, bringing the camera with him.

I'm really going to enjoy this camera though ...

I hope your dad doesn't get ripped off... Tell him that the camera should not be over a grand... Because my dad [who doesn't know anything about cameras] just waltzed into a camera shop and probably said something like "I want a DSLR for my daughter" and they ripped him off badly. He paid at least two hundred more than he should have -__- [I could have gotten a 30D!!!;;;] I try not to think about it too much because I think "If he had just told me what he was going to do it would have been a lot better for the both of us" but yeah.

It's really daunting, this whole DSLR thing. I'm a total newb at it -- you should have seen me with my Nikon D50 when I first got it ^^;;;;;; But the pleasure you get from taking that one amazing photo is what drives you to learn more, at least imo ^^a

Sector

Feb 9 2007, 10:39 PM

QUOTE

Honestly I've NEVER developed film before and I don't even touch film cameras ^^;;;;;; I have this one fisheye camera from lomography and that's about it... Digital cameras have spoiled me too much... But my friend's really into film photography and she usually borrows a dark room that rents them out [hourly sessions and whatnot]to develop her own film which I think is awesome but much too daunting for me. Should have taken high school photography T___T

Ah! You should. It's pretty fun, but very time consuming and your hands and sometimes clothes come out all smelly with chemicals

But it's a fun experience and you learn how to be patient with taking pictures and creating them. I'm still learning how to be patient and take some GOOD quality pictures. Lately I'm just taking random stuff so I can turn them in to get credit.

Digital cameras spoiled me too. They're great, but sometimes you can't get the manual control compare to a regular normal camera that takes film.

Oh! Here are my best night shots so far with my NikonCoolpix 7900. I really wanna get DSLR, but I'm flat broke. I also recommend you guys to get tripods. I had to take these pictures without tripods. I used these stumps and they were helpful, but I wish I had a tripod. Tripods keep the camera still to take clear shots. Last week, Wal Mart had a tripod sale that came with a bag and everything for 30 bucks.

wangta

Feb 9 2007, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 9 2007, 10:24 PM) [snapback]4926162[/snapback]

You guys got some nice cameras. My dad still got his old school Nikon something(Need to check the name of it later)...I seriously don't like its functions and they're confusing as heck.

But! I do like my Nikon Coolpix 7900 even though it's digital.

Have you guys develop your own films and stuff? Can I get any tips on developing films? I often get my negatives all scratched up so when I develop the pictures, there are scratches here and there.

man i havent shot film since high school photo class, but i can say it was an awesome experience. if i had a dark room id prolly buy a film camera, cuz i kinda miss it. but yeah just be very careful when loading and unloading the film into the camera. and when you're in the dark room keep track of where the negatives are cuz theres chemicals all over the place that people just leave and if your film comes into contact with it they can get damaged. also be careful placing the film into the enlarger, take your time and dont shove it in there. same with taking it out. oh yeah and also try to check if the enlarger is cleaned and try not to touch the front photo paper with your fingers cuz i noticed i got my finger prints on my pictures after i looked at them outside the dark room. you prolly knew a bunch of this stuff already, but i hope it kinda helps.

erure

Feb 9 2007, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 9 2007, 10:39 PM) [snapback]4926331[/snapback]

They're great, but sometimes you can't get the manual control compare to a regular normal camera that takes film.

That's what DSLRs are for

Maybe I'll get into it... After I get a darkroom [which means I'd have a house too I suppose] +_+

Sector

Feb 9 2007, 10:49 PM

QUOTE

man i havent shot film since high school photo class, but i can say it was an awesome experience. if i had a dark room id prolly buy a film camera, cuz i kinda miss it. but yeah just be very careful when loading and unloading the film into the camera. and when you're in the dark room keep track of where the negatives are cuz theres chemicals all over the place that people just leave and if your film comes into contact with it they can get damaged. also be careful placing the film into the enlarger, take your time and dont shove it in there. same with taking it out. oh yeah and also try to check if the enlarger is cleaned and try not to touch the front photo paper with your fingers cuz i noticed i got my finger prints on my pictures after i looked at them outside the dark room. you prolly knew a bunch of this stuff already, but i hope it kinda helps.

Thanks. I'll definitely use these tips. I'm a rusher when it comes to developing the film. I go in and I go out. I hate staying in the dark room too long because of the smell and my eyes gets tired of trying to figure out if the lighting is good enough to develop the picture.

QUOTE

That's what DSLRs are for laugh.gif Maybe I'll get into it... After I get a darkroom [which means I'd have a house too I suppose] +_+

I really want a DSLR now. But I don't know how long I'll be into photography. I wonder if there is a smaller compact DSLR out there.

erure

Feb 9 2007, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 9 2007, 10:49 PM) [snapback]4926440[/snapback]

I really want a DSLR now. But I don't know how long I'll be into photography. I wonder if there is a smaller compact DSLR out there.

The cheapest DSLR that I know of is Nikon D40 which is maybe $500 with a kit lens... I think the Canon Rebel XTi is smaller though, but not sure. I know the XTi is smaller than the D50 for sure...

wangta

Feb 9 2007, 11:44 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 9 2007, 10:49 PM) [snapback]4926440[/snapback]

Thanks. I'll definitely use these tips. I'm a rusher when it comes to developing the film. I go in and I go out. I hate staying in the dark room too long because of the smell and my eyes gets tired of trying to figure out if the lighting is good enough to develop the picture.

you should make a test strip if you're not sure how much light to use when developing the picture so you know whats a good exposure time to use on the enlarger. i dunno if you've done this or not but basically what you do is you cover about 3/4 of the picture using a picece of cardboard or whatever so only 1/4 of it is gonan be exposed when you turn on the light from the enlarger. And then you expose that 1/4 for a few seconds, lets say like 5 seconds, then then scoot the cardboard over so its only covering about half the picture and expose that for 5 seconds then scoot it over again after 5 seconds to expose 3/4 then all of it. then the print will kinda look like a gradient after its developed and it should give you an idea of how long to expose your final print for.

so it should look somehting like this when you're done.

Sector

Feb 10 2007, 11:12 AM

wangta

Oh yeah, I do this all the time, well the first couple times of developing, but I got lazy of doing it so I end up just exposing the whole picture doing 12-13 seconds. And sometimes, during the process, I kick myself cause doing test strips sometimes don't come out the way I want it. This is where I complain how developing the film takes forever and the papers are expensive. So far, I owe my teacher $10 but he doesn't remember.

QUOTE

The cheapest DSLR that I know of is Nikon D40 which is maybe $500 with a kit lens... I think the Canon Rebel XTi is smaller though, but not sure. I know the XTi is smaller than the D50 for sure...

The Canon Rebel XTi is expensive! I'm definitely going to wait for a bit longer with these cameras.

joonage

Feb 10 2007, 10:22 PM

QUOTE(Sector @ Feb 10 2007, 11:12 AM) [snapback]4930763[/snapback]

The Canon Rebel XTi is expensive! I'm definitely going to wait for a bit longer with these cameras.

Try going for the XT. Not much of a difference except for the extra megapixels ... Not sure if the XT had the same dust-removing mechanism.

And you have extra cash (Around $100-200) to buy a better lens.

sweet_pai

Feb 10 2007, 10:38 PM

I have a question, but first I'm taking a photography class since its required with my major anyways. I'm too poor to buy a dslr or srl-like. I'm looking for a compact, with aperture and shutter priority and maybe with uncompressed file format. I was looking through dpreview. com and saw the Olympus SP-350 the specs seem nice, but i really don't know. What do you guys think?

wangta

Feb 11 2007, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(sweet_pai @ Feb 10 2007, 10:38 PM) [snapback]4937395[/snapback]

I have a question, but first I'm taking a photography class since its required with my major anyways. I'm too poor to buy a dslr or srl-like. I'm looking for a compact, with aperture and shutter priority and maybe with uncompressed file format. I was looking through dpreview. com and saw the Olympus SP-350 the specs seem nice, but i really don't know. What do you guys think?

i'd suggest something a little more up to date such as the canon A710 is. it has aperture and shutter priority modes. most of the reviews i found on the olumpus were from 2005.

watcher

Feb 11 2007, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(sweet_pai @ Feb 11 2007, 01:38 AM) [snapback]4937395[/snapback]

I have a question, but first I'm taking a photography class since its required with my major anyways. I'm too poor to buy a dslr or srl-like. I'm looking for a compact, with aperture and shutter priority and maybe with uncompressed file format. I was looking through dpreview. com and saw the Olympus SP-350 the specs seem nice, but i really don't know. What do you guys think?

i think the fuji f20/f30 models have what you need. and takes great pics too.

have you considered buying a used film SLR? like the canon elan 7? you can find one used for $100~200 and figure out a lens for another $100 or so. you wont be using ~$1500 to buy prosumer level digital equipment but you'll learn everything you do with digital and more. plus, your pictures will be just as good.

erure

Feb 11 2007, 10:59 AM

QUOTE(sweet_pai @ Feb 10 2007, 10:38 PM) [snapback]4937395[/snapback]

I have a question, but first I'm taking a photography class since its required with my major anyways. I'm too poor to buy a dslr or srl-like. I'm looking for a compact, with aperture and shutter priority and maybe with uncompressed file format. I was looking through dpreview. com and saw the Olympus SP-350 the specs seem nice, but i really don't know. What do you guys think?

If you're looking for a digital camera then fujifilm f30 is really great... And if you're looking for film how about Nikon EM?? I don't know a lot of my friends use it and they seem to like it a lot... ^^

springyangel

Feb 11 2007, 07:08 PM

OMG..I want a Digital SLR camera so bad T_T But it's too expensive +_+ The good ones are like $1000 and up :\ You guys are so lucky you can afford them/have them >_< Nice pictures though

felinewong

Feb 11 2007, 11:37 PM

aren't we all glad that digital and photoshop came along?

wasn't much fun back in the days creating mask for film..especially for color neg...

erure

Feb 12 2007, 07:14 AM

QUOTE(felinewong @ Feb 11 2007, 11:37 PM) [snapback]4948123[/snapback]

aren't we all glad that digital and photoshop came along?

wasn't much fun back in the days creating mask for film..especially for color neg...

It's spoiled me too much... I feel like I'll never get into film now... T____T But people who shoot film look so much... cooler hahaha

miyaviyo

Feb 12 2007, 09:17 PM

I have the the cybershot DSC-R1
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=n...sa=N&tab=wi
...............................................but I don't have the chance to use it yet, but a lot says it's better than EOS.

erure

Feb 12 2007, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(miyaviyo @ Feb 12 2007, 09:17 PM) [snapback]4956195[/snapback]

I have the the cybershot DSC-R1
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=n...sa=N&tab=wi
...............................................but I don't have the chance to use it yet, but a lot says it's better than EOS.

Um actually the R1 is not exactly a DSLR... So you can't really compare it to EOS ^^;; And the only DSLR from Sony so far is A100 which can compete with Canon -- I heard it's good but usually for a DSLR it's either Canon or Nikon.

Anyway I got my macro lens today and it's so cool... It's not anything super like an L lens but still good enough for a newbie like me ^^;;

daifeilo

Feb 13 2007, 08:28 AM

ok, noob alert:

any nikon experts here? i've tried using d40 and i really like the user interface they have on the screen (when you are adjusting settings like iso, ap etc.), very basic and userfriendly - for the amateur like me. i want to know if higher nikon models like d50 have this too? only thing which not makes me want a d40 is because limited number of lens compatibility,
or if you know other dslr with very good novice user interface , pls recommend

watcher

Feb 13 2007, 09:44 AM

QUOTE(daifeilo @ Feb 13 2007, 11:28 AM) [snapback]4959734[/snapback]

ok, noob alert:

any nikon experts here? i've tried using d40 and i really like the user interface they have on the screen (when you are adjusting settings like iso, ap etc.), very basic and userfriendly - for the amateur like me. i want to know if higher nikon models like d50 have this too? only thing which not makes me want a d40 is because limited number of lens compatibility,
or if you know other dslr with very good novice user interface , pls recommend

well, for user-friendliness, i think the d40 will win hands down. c'mon, the thing will put up messages (on the lcd) about how your picture will come out overexposed! and instead of saying 'overexposed' it simply says 'subject is too bright.' hehe

but i dont know.. they stripped out the top status LCD, the AF motor (so you have to manual focus most older nikon lenses) and reduced the AF sensor to 3 points (instead of the 5 that the d50 had). plus, it uses a different battery than it's predecessors. this camera will take great pictures, but it's not very futureproof at all.

but if it fulfills your need, and you dont think your need will change much over the next few years, i dont think it's a bad investment at all. especially considering that some people in these forums are willing to buy $500 sony cameras that cant take as good a picture as a $300 canon but still buy it just because it looks stylish or cute. how's that for a sales pitch?!

anyways... umm... anyone take shots of their camera recently?

miranduh

Feb 13 2007, 10:42 AM

does anyone like the fuji dslr? my friend said she has one but i haven't seen it yet.
i haven't done any research yet on which camera i want although my uncle has been hyping up the nikon for me :/
i really can't decide but i'm working my butt off to earn enough $$ to get a really nice one.

you guys sound so pro with all the lens and filter lol xD i feel too noob since i'm coming off basic slr knowledge :x

and for the person who has scratched up negatives.
buy some archive perservers and some lens tissue xD
there's also this liquid you can wipe your negatives with..but i forgot what's it's called.. ;-;

i'm looking for something that would provide me with vivid colours, a reallllly good anti-shake function so like at rock concerts and everything ;-;, and really close focus, and amazing details so like high MP?

also a camera with quick functions so like the nobs and buttons are on the top of the camera instead of looking through the menu?
kinda like an old film camera ..... i really need to research ._.

erure

Feb 13 2007, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(miranduh @ Feb 13 2007, 10:42 AM) [snapback]4960376[/snapback]

does anyone like the fuji dslr? my friend said she has one but i haven't seen it yet.
i haven't done any research yet on which camera i want although my uncle has been hyping up the nikon for me :/
i really can't decide but i'm working my butt off to earn enough $$ to get a really nice one.

you guys sound so pro with all the lens and filter lol xD i feel too noob since i'm coming off basic slr knowledge :x

and for the person who has scratched up negatives.
buy some archive perservers and some lens tissue xD
there's also this liquid you can wipe your negatives with..but i forgot what's it's called.. ;-;

i'm looking for something that would provide me with vivid colours, a reallllly good anti-shake function so like at rock concerts and everything ;-;, and really close focus, and amazing details so like high MP?

also a camera with quick functions so like the nobs and buttons are on the top of the camera instead of looking through the menu?
kinda like an old film camera ..... i really need to research ._.

I think the Nikon D50 would be right for you... Because with the Canon XTi you have to go through the LCD screen and buttons to adjust settings like ISO and stuff... The Nikon D50 is really great.

However I don't think DSLR's are what you'd want to take to rock concerts because it's really big and clunky... Plus you'd have to be really cautious the entire time because people love stealing DSLR's. And a really good anti-shake function is in Sony's A100's SSS~ Or you could just go with a Canon's IS Point and Shoot.

ticklemestephenw

Feb 13 2007, 11:51 AM

i hope im not going off topic, but seeing how this is the official dslr thread, i decided to post random pics of dslr's.

hahahaa, the guy on the left has his lens cap on.

$40,000 table

as for dslr, i have the 30d, but i have no idea how to use it.

watcher

Feb 13 2007, 12:18 PM

QUOTE(miranduh @ Feb 13 2007, 01:42 PM) [snapback]4960376[/snapback]

does anyone like the fuji dslr? my friend said she has one but i haven't seen it yet.
i haven't done any research yet on which camera i want although my uncle has been hyping up the nikon for me :/
i really can't decide but i'm working my butt off to earn enough $$ to get a really nice one.

you guys sound so pro with all the lens and filter lol xD i feel too noob since i'm coming off basic slr knowledge :x

and for the person who has scratched up negatives.
buy some archive perservers and some lens tissue xD
there's also this liquid you can wipe your negatives with..but i forgot what's it's called.. ;-;

i'm looking for something that would provide me with vivid colours, a reallllly good anti-shake function so like at rock concerts and everything ;-;, and really close focus, and amazing details so like high MP?

also a camera with quick functions so like the nobs and buttons are on the top of the camera instead of looking through the menu?
kinda like an old film camera ..... i really need to research ._.

i'd also agree with minji on taking dslr's to rock concerts. i'd personally take a decent compact and start shooting away at high ISO's. also, anti-shake is good to compensate for your movement, but it wont compensate for the subject's movement. increasing shutter speeed would prove to be a better solution in times like that.

anyways... you should go out to a camera shop and check out the different cameras out there. see what you like and figure out what's best for you. oh... and you dont really need high MP unless you want to print out large posters or do larger prints. 7~8MP is more than enough IMO.

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However I don't think DSLR's are what you'd want to take to rock concerts because it's really big and clunky... Plus you'd have to be really cautious the entire time because people love stealing DSLR's. And a really good anti-shake function is in Sony's A100's SSS~ Or you could just go with a Canon's IS Point and Shoot.

this might be nit-picky, but in-lens IS will usually out-perform in-camera IS. not that i would complain about having free IS in every lens that i use, even if it's not the best possible

shiwi

Feb 13 2007, 06:18 PM

YAY! Finally an official thread just for us!

let me introduce myself, i'm silvy

i have 3 yrs of experience with film photography.. i love just being able to do everything from start to finish, from taking the photos, developing the film, to making the prints. there's something so satisfying about coming out of the darkroom with a great print you just worked your arse off for.

i recently got my first dslr, i'm starting off with a Canon Rebel XTi, with the kit lens.
i just ordered a 50mm f/1.8 as my first starter lens.

joonage

Feb 13 2007, 07:56 PM

QUOTE(ticklemestephenw @ Feb 13 2007, 11:51 AM) [snapback]4960733[/snapback]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/swon...hoto/canon3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/swon...photo/canon.jpg

O man ... Canon Telephoto Lens ... They look soooo nice ... haha ...

Too bad most of them are worth a Nice camera itself .... Up to $1500

erure

Feb 14 2007, 12:07 AM

QUOTE(joonage @ Feb 13 2007, 07:56 PM) [snapback]4964979[/snapback]

Up to $1500

Up to $1500? I've seen ones that are $7000 and more... The price is endless =/////=

I'm trying to save up for a telephoto... Hopefully L... So that's like $1700... *dies*

On the bright side, I got myself a decent flash finally. Speedlite 580ex ^____^ I need to learn more photography! Recommend any books? harhar... No seriously >/////<

watcher

Feb 14 2007, 01:09 AM

QUOTE(shiwi @ Feb 13 2007, 09:18 PM) [snapback]4963965[/snapback]

YAY! Finally an official thread just for us!

let me introduce myself, i'm silvy

i have 3 yrs of experience with film photography.. i love just being able to do everything from start to finish, from taking the photos, developing the film, to making the prints. there's something so satisfying about coming out of the darkroom with a great print you just worked your arse off for.

i recently got my first dslr, i'm starting off with a Canon Rebel XTi, with the kit lens.
i just ordered a 50mm f/1.8 as my first starter lens.

one of my best shots were with that 50mm f1.8. its light, cheap and plasticky, but man you can take some seriously good pics with it!!!! i hope you enjoy!!!

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 14 2007, 03:07 AM) [snapback]4967153[/snapback]

Up to $1500? I've seen ones that are $7000 and more... The price is endless =/////=

I'm trying to save up for a telephoto... Hopefully L... So that's like $1700... *dies*

On the bright side, I got myself a decent flash finally. Speedlite 580ex ^____^ I need to learn more photography! Recommend any books? harhar... No seriously >/////<

i got a flash link at work. i'll get that to you.

as for that tele lens, honestly, you should get what you need. the 7x~2xx f2.8 IS is a great lens, but if you dont need it, you dont need it. so get what you need. i got the 70~200 f4 and im happy with it.... for now at least. lol

plus, the lens that i have is sharpest and better than all the other lenses at equivalent aperture/focal length. you cant tell if you reduce picture size, but if you blow it up, it can be a world of diff

erure

Feb 14 2007, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(watcher @ Feb 14 2007, 01:09 AM) [snapback]4967459[/snapback]

one of my best shots were with that 50mm f1.8. its light, cheap and plasticky, but man you can take some seriously good pics with it!!!! i hope you enjoy!!!
i got a flash link at work. i'll get that to you.

as for that tele lens, honestly, you should get what you need. the 7x~2xx f2.8 IS is a great lens, but if you dont need it, you dont need it. so get what you need. i got the 70~200 f4 and im happy with it.... for now at least. lol

plus, the lens that i have is sharpest and better than all the other lenses at equivalent aperture/focal length. you cant tell if you reduce picture size, but if you blow it up, it can be a world of diff

Yeah but I figure if I'm spending $800 on a telephoto lens I might as well save up some more and get the good one... My friend [who's much more experienced than I] is telling me to get the 70-200mm f/4 [the one you have ^^] since it's much cheaper... But I want the red stripe!... lol.

miyaviyo

Feb 14 2007, 08:07 AM

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 13 2007, 03:23 PM) [snapback]4957545[/snapback]

Um actually the R1 is not exactly a DSLR... So you can't really compare it to EOS ^^;; And the only DSLR from Sony so far is A100 which can compete with Canon -- I heard it's good but usually for a DSLR it's either Canon or Nikon.

Anyway I got my macro lens today and it's so cool... It's not anything super like an L lens but still good enough for a newbie like me ^^;;

Ah I see, i googled it and some sites compare it to EOS though.

Tepper

Feb 14 2007, 08:25 AM

D70s
50mm f/1.8D
18-70mm f/3.5-4.5DX
70-300mm f/4-5.6G
SB-600
Random titanium tripod
Bwaha, I cannot really justify spending that much money on glass, I'm pretty sure spending an extra $1k or $2k won't really be able to change what I am able to photograph that much(or its quality); I can utilize the decent range of lenses I already have to allow me to take whatever subject I need to.

And ya.. film pwns.. I need to go to the darkroom sometime to make some enlargments.

watcher

Feb 14 2007, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(MINJI.v @ Feb 14 2007, 04:33 AM) [snapback]4967565[/snapback]

Yeah but I figure if I'm spending $800 on a telephoto lens I might as well save up some more and get the good one... My friend [who's much more experienced than I] is telling me to get the 70-200mm f/4 [the one you have ^^] since it's much cheaper... But I want the red stripe!... lol.

$800? is that in US dollars? sounds way too high...
anyways... the f2.8 IS L is an awesome lens. im sure when you buy it, it'll almost be like your precious baby. haha
i'll upgrade as my need grows, but for now, the f4 is lovely.
the f4 also has the red stripe (if you didnt know..hehe)