[watcher]

d40's a good intro body... but i think you should just go d50 or better. less limitations.

[Hi August]

You guys in here are like pro. I'm so imtimidated to post some pics that I took. TT__TT










I have no experiece whatsoever. I just want some advices.




-Desi

[lackluster]

west side highway in nyc

[EYJAYJAY]

You guys in here are like pro. I'm so imtimidated to post some pics that I took. TT__TT

I have no experiece whatsoever. I just want some advices.
-Desi

mm.. well one thing i can say is that after you define your subject, try the shot in different angles. dont be afraid to snap 10-20 pics or more of the subject.

[malevolent.]

Anyone still have that link I posted about which websites are trustworthy and which aren't?

[EYJAYJAY]

Anyone still have that link I posted about which websites are trustworthy and which aren't?

don't have it but i suggest ppl use this site to check before purchasing on a newly found website that has deals that seem too good to be true.

http://www.resellerratings.com/ (use the store ratings option)

[watcher]

don't have it but i suggest ppl use this site to check before purchasing on a newly found website that has deals that seem too good to be true.

http://www.resellerratings.com/ (use the store ratings option)

that's probably the site he was lookin for
on that note... i usually look to the following to buy... there's no real need to go elsewhere...

amazon.com
dell.com
newegg.com
bhphotovideo.com
canogacamera.com
buydigg.com

[Black and White]

I'm interested in buying a DSLR for the first time, and I'm having difficulty choosing one. I don't really have that much experience in photography, but I'm heading off for college soon and I plan on learning it there. I don't need anything that's too high up there, but I would like a camera that will last me for awhile and help me learn/experiment. I do prefer Canon cameras, so if you camera buffs could help me choose a Canon DSLR for a beginner, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance!

[watcher]

I'm interested in buying a DSLR for the first time, and I'm having difficulty choosing one. I don't really have that much experience in photography, but I'm heading off for college soon and I plan on learning it there. I don't need anything that's too high up there, but I would like a camera that will last me for awhile and help me learn/experiment. I do prefer Canon cameras, so if you camera buffs could help me choose a Canon DSLR for a beginner, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance!

for canon, it actually boils down to two choices...
the xti or the 30D
xti is small and lightweight and easier to carry around
the 30D is better built and ergonomics
if you're on a budget and dont mind the size of the xti, get the xti.
if you have the money, i think the 30D is worth the cost.
in terms of lenses, i highly suggest either getting the kit lens bundled with the body,
or just buying the kit lens used. use it for a little while, and then buy one that you REALLY want.
this way you have a better idea of what you need before you invest a whole lot of money on a lens.
the 50/1.8 is nice to keep around though... so if you want a fast prime, it's the cheapest option that offers decent quality.

[felinewong]

now i have the urge to buy new gear
its been about a year since i've gotten any new stuff

[Xarthan]

blah I think i've narrowed down my next lens.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
or
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

still can't decide the 24-105 does have IS!

Funny that Sigma has a 24-70mm f/2.8 for 400 bucks......

[watcher]

blah I think i've narrowed down my next lens.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
or
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

still can't decide the 24-105 does have IS!

Funny that Sigma has a 24-70mm f/2.8 for 400 bucks......

i had that same dilemma, but i went the 24-105/4 IS. i do have to say there were a lot of times when i wish i had the 2.8 when taking a few action shots, but overall, i dont regret my decision. i take a lot of journalism / portrait style photography, so the extra speed was not as necessary as the longer reach and IS. plus, i have the 50 & 85/1.8 primes to cover for me when i really need it.

if you're on the budget, the sigma takes some decent pictures, and it's built fairly well. i might buy this lens if i feel i need a faster lens to complement my 24-105.

[erure]

I ordered a lens >_< 70-200mm f/4L IS USM :9

[watcher]

I ordered a lens >_< 70-200mm f/4L IS USM :9

congrats!!
i sold mine last month >_<
it was my 2nd sharpest lens... but came pretty close to my 85/1.8.
go to the zoo or wild animal park... haha
that's what i did when i first got it!

[erure]

congrats!!
i sold mine last month >_<
it was my 2nd sharpest lens... but came pretty close to my 85/1.8.
go to the zoo or wild animal park... haha
that's what i did when i first got it!

You should have sold it to me... ;_;
Anyway there IS the San Diego Zoo right near where I am... Maybe I should go XP

Oh also~ Can anyone recommend me a good wide angle lens? I really want one (I'm not getting one in the near future since I just spent a grand on this lens but still... At least I can have a goal +_+)

By the way Canon has an instant rebate on some of its popular lenses so you guys should check it out... But it ends on the 16th so hurry!

[felinewong]

the canon 10-22 is sweet

[erure]

the canon 10-22 is sweet

Yeah but the fact that it's only compatible with 20D, 30D and Digital Rebels kind of deters me from it... I'm actually hoping to upgrade my body in the future and then I won't be able to use this lens

[felinewong]

sell it then and buy a new one then lol

that 10-22 is the only 'ultra wide' lens on a 20d/30d/etc
the 16-35/17-40 is just not wide enough imo

[lackluster]

standard lens 18-55mm..
nyc, staten island
the story is.. i was watching die hard with my friend till like 4 pm.. we just decided to watch the sunrise
i wanted more clouds tho


yeah the horizon is pretty neat
dam it.. i wanted cloudsss

[erure]

^I thought it's really bad for your sensor if you take a picture of the sun directly... No?