I do Photography this year but my class hasn’t really started using those porfessional cameras yet, we have just been using the dark room, trick photography and stuff.
Its really interesting!
Well, i have a LOT of big family parties, like birthdays and we always take many photographs! My entire family use Canon cameras. Canon cameras have very good….i forgot the word (sorry!) but the photos are very clear! And are also bright! And the newer ones also have the technology which out squares where the faces are, (like you can see where the faces are, but when the photo is taken, you cant see the squares, this is really confusing!)
Frankly, digital cameras are so good now you just need to get the one you can afford. I’ve seen some folks produce amazing images with point and shoot digital cameras. If you’ve got access to the credit card you could pick up a Nikon d300 or a Canon Rebel XTi. Just get what you can afford. Remember…”Grasshopper, do not judge your skills with the tools by which you apply them…”
Before responding to your query, I would like to preface my response regarding the issue of whether or not you should purchase strictly major “professional brand” DSLRs, such as Canon, Nikon, etc. It seems that there is a much broader issue which is not addressed initially and that is: Can anyone actually find a difference in the final image which camera was used to produce that image? Failing that, we soon realize that almost “any” DSLR is subject to the mastery of photographic techniques brought by the user of the camera. Nevertheless, there are those who seem to believe that owning a piece of high-priced camera equipment will entitled them to show off as being “professionals,” which is simply not true. Anyone who wants to debate the issue of whether or not Canon or Nikon DSLRs are superior to each other or to other DSLRs; is just engaging in brand choice foolishness because you can’t see the difference in the final image.
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which is reviewed at:
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HDTV quality video [Quicktime]; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] “Leica” lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a “burst speed” of 13 fps; and sells new for $270 at amazon.com.
If you’re just starting to get into the high end cameras you might want to take a loot at the EOS Rebel T2. It’s the first high end camera I bought and was definitely easy to learn to use. If you’re interested in specs or just want more info check out http://adorama.com or http://35mmcanoncameraspot.com and they should point you in the right direction. Rob@hotmail.com´s last blog ..35MM Canon EOS 1V
I wrote some posts on how a compact digital photo camera can be used to shoot professional looking photos. It is not necessary to have a complicated high megapixel camera, but important is how to use an easy to use basic digital camera. Rudy@digital photo tips´s last blog ..Improve Your Photos With Photo Editing Software
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I do Photography this year but my class hasn’t really started using those porfessional cameras yet, we have just been using the dark room, trick photography and stuff.
Its really interesting!
Well, i have a LOT of big family parties, like birthdays and we always take many photographs! My entire family use Canon cameras. Canon cameras have very good….i forgot the word (sorry!) but the photos are very clear! And are also bright! And the newer ones also have the technology which out squares where the faces are, (like you can see where the faces are, but when the photo is taken, you cant see the squares, this is really confusing!)
Frankly, digital cameras are so good now you just need to get the one you can afford. I’ve seen some folks produce amazing images with point and shoot digital cameras. If you’ve got access to the credit card you could pick up a Nikon d300 or a Canon Rebel XTi. Just get what you can afford. Remember…”Grasshopper, do not judge your skills with the tools by which you apply them…”
Before responding to your query, I would like to preface my response regarding the issue of whether or not you should purchase strictly major “professional brand” DSLRs, such as Canon, Nikon, etc. It seems that there is a much broader issue which is not addressed initially and that is: Can anyone actually find a difference in the final image which camera was used to produce that image? Failing that, we soon realize that almost “any” DSLR is subject to the mastery of photographic techniques brought by the user of the camera. Nevertheless, there are those who seem to believe that owning a piece of high-priced camera equipment will entitled them to show off as being “professionals,” which is simply not true. Anyone who wants to debate the issue of whether or not Canon or Nikon DSLRs are superior to each other or to other DSLRs; is just engaging in brand choice foolishness because you can’t see the difference in the final image.
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HDTV quality video [Quicktime]; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] “Leica” lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a “burst speed” of 13 fps; and sells new for $270 at amazon.com.
Here’s an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d5/c0/66b1810ae7a03f4d99e6c110.L.jpg
Good luck!
If you’re just starting to get into the high end cameras you might want to take a loot at the EOS Rebel T2. It’s the first high end camera I bought and was definitely easy to learn to use. If you’re interested in specs or just want more info check out http://adorama.com or http://35mmcanoncameraspot.com and they should point you in the right direction.
Rob@hotmail.com´s last blog ..35MM Canon EOS 1V
I wrote some posts on how a compact digital photo camera can be used to shoot professional looking photos. It is not necessary to have a complicated high megapixel camera, but important is how to use an easy to use basic digital camera.
Rudy@digital photo tips´s last blog ..Improve Your Photos With Photo Editing Software