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Camera Conundrum
I really really really really really really REALLY want to get into photography but I feel that it's hard to do with a p.o.s. kodak digital camera.
I would like some suggestions on a nice professional camera, such as a nice canon or something. |
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 Originally Posted by krissyg2991
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Originally Posted by tropikool
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First, you can do quite a bit with the right p&s camera. For the best bang for your buck, get a Canon model that you can load advanced firmware on for advanced features. See:
Camera Hacks: Turn Your Point-and-Shoot into a Super-Camera Learn all the manual modes, such as TV (shutter priority), AV (aperture priority), manual mode, flash, flash fill, timed exposures, etc. Always, ALWAYS shoot in RAW. (Pick a model from the above URL that can save in RAW when you use the hacked firmware.) Learn to post-process your photos - adjusting the exposure, color balance, adjusting the highlights and shadows, adjusting the luminance and saturation of the colors, etc. Learn how to use an adjustment curve, levels, and when and how to sharpen. When you have mastered all of the features of this camera and want to take photos that this camera simply can't take, that would be the time to consider moving up to a DSLR. When you are ready for a DSLR camera, I highly suggest the Canon line. If you have a tight budget, get an older body, a refurb or used model (e.g. on eBay or craigslist). The particular body model doesn't matter that much, in a year or two you will want a newer one anyway so don't spend a lot of money on the body. Spend your money on your glass (lenses). There's a reason the more expensive lenses are expensive - they produce better photos! Buy the E model lenses that work with the better bodies (the 1D bodies, the 5d, etc) so that your investment in your lenses lasts as you upgrade your camera body. Don't buy the cheaper lenses (EF lenses) that only work with the small sensor models. Another reason I suggest you go with the Canon line is that there are quite a few places where you can rent top-quality Canon lenses. There are 8 (perhaps more, now) online sits, and most high end camera stores will also have a rental department. This way you can rent a really nice lens for a week or a month, without the huge cost of buying the lens outright. See: BorrowLenses.com - Camera Rental and Canon/Nikon Lens Rental ZipLens - Online Lens Rentals for Canon and Nikon (d)SLR A quick lens lookup for Canon lenses rented by LensProToGo LensRentals.com - Rent Canon Lenses and Cameras PhotoLensRental.com - Camera Lens Rentals for Canon Rentglass.com - Mail order lens rental |
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