The "Which camera is right for me?" thread V2 - Get a used Rebel
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Nice, thanks for the pics!
I'm interested in a wider angle lens too, something to get that nice augmented perspective without being too overblown like a fisheye would. Any suggestions? I guess I'll be starting on the cheap end for now but I know there are some cheap gems out there, from what I read.
[QUOTE=LasGunz;33328365]Nice, thanks for the pics!
I'm interested in a wider angle lens too, something to get that nice augmented perspective without being too overblown like a fisheye would. Any suggestions? I guess I'll be starting on the cheap end for now but I know there are some cheap gems out there, from what I read.[/QUOTE]
No worries.
I've never used a wider angle lens than my kit.
I'm sure there are a few members who have lenses which are a little wider than 18 who could advise you better. The kit lens should do you for the time being though.
I am aware that shutter speed is by no means the be all and end all, but I'd like to know since it's been a serious issue for me before.
Why has it been an issue?
You really shouldn't have too much of a problem during most lighting situations during the day. Even indoors, a kit lens should have enough light (coupled with a dslr's extended iso settings compared to a compact).
If there are any problems in low light, invest in a tripod. If it's been a problem of too much light, any dslr will have an extremely short shutter speed compared to any compact camera with greater control because of smaller apertures.
Were you using previous cameras in low light, on auto, without flash on?
If so, then it's blurred because it's got a very low shutter speed (like 1/10) because of the low light, not because it's limited by it's maximum shutter speed.
If you used a speed of 1/4000 indoors, you'd just get a black or extremely dark image, even at a wide aperture of, say, f/2.8 and a high ISO of 1600 (both of these make the camera very sensitive to light).
It's rare for even sports photographers to ever use 1/4000 or faster.
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Camera Canon EOS 1000D
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 55 mm
ISO Speed 400
dang pick you are making me want to use my 16mm more, those wide pictures are great.
Maybe off-topic, but how much does cost Sony A200? It is cheap for 150€? It comes with 55mm objective.. Around 2000-3000 photo taken.
that seems to be a good price. i'm pulling up around $300 for ebay ones in the US
Thanks for fast replys, canceld my order about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS16. That sony should be a lot of better right?
Actually i traded it for two BenQ G2220HD screens. (Price for new one is around 110€, and for used is around 60-70€).
55mm objective? is that the 18-55mm?
Seller says Danuba 55mm, so i guess its 18-55mm.
>googles Danuba 55mm and finds nothing
weird
Asked him and he says 18/55mm. I think i just made the best trade in my whole life.
for 150 i suppose it's good, better than some lumix at any rate
I live in a country where it's dark a lot of the time, unless it's summer, in which case it's dark most of the time. Flash can be irritating and rather conspicuous for my liking. Hence my concern. But thanks for the info.
[QUOTE=JgcxCub;33334218]I live in a country where it's dark a lot of the time, unless it's summer, in which case it's dark most of the time. Flash can be irritating and rather conspicuous for my liking. Hence my concern. But thanks for the info.[/QUOTE]
I think you are mixing stuff up here.
If it is dark around you a lot then it is usefull to get a lens that gathers a lot of light, and thus lets you use fast shutterspeeds even in low-light situations..
[QUOTE=JgcxCub;33334218]I live in a country where it's dark a lot of the time, unless it's summer, in which case it's dark most of the time. Flash can be irritating and rather conspicuous for my liking. Hence my concern. But thanks for the info.[/QUOTE]
I can't be bothered writing out another informative response that will ultimately be ignored.
Google for "exposure triangle", it'll maybe help you grasp the basics of how cameras expose.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;33334742]I can't be bothered writing out another informative response that will ultimately be ignored.
Google for "exposure triangle", it'll maybe help you grasp the basics of how cameras expose.[/QUOTE]
I wasn't ignoring you, I tried to take in everything you said
Sorry if I don't grasp everything, but please don't sound so impatient.
[QUOTE=JgcxCub;33334218]I live in a country where it's dark a lot of the time, unless it's summer, in which case it's dark most of the time. Flash can be irritating and rather conspicuous for my liking. Hence my concern. But thanks for the info.[/QUOTE]
Buy a DSLR with decent high ISO performance and slap a fast lens on to it.
Getting a canon rebel xs
There's a chance my 550d will arrive today.. I don't want to get my hopes up to much in case the retailer I purchased it from does Saturday deliveries but they do deliver with "Royal Mail Special Delivery, Next Day" which on the RM site says includes Saturday delivery. Fingers crossed :D
[QUOTE=Fausty;33336071]Getting a canon rebel xs[/QUOTE]
Why the funnies? The reviews and pictures all look great for the price.
I own one, it's great!
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My friend wants a cheap DSLR but is prepared to settle for a bridge as saving for one is 'shite'. Specifically he's looking at a Fujifilm S3200. Should I encourage him to save a bit more for a used entry level DSLR? He shoots with a compact right now. I think it will leave him wanting that bit more.
yes because a fuji is a lump of shit
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;33343397]yes because a fuji is a lump of shit[/QUOTE]Have you used that camera?
yes
it was quite possibly one of the worst experiences i've ever had with a camera.
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;33343502]yes
it was quite possibly one of the worst experiences i've ever had with a camera.[/QUOTE]
How could it be so bad?
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;33343397]yes because a fuji is a lump of shit[/QUOTE]
Most likely you have never ever used a Fuji X100, because that camera rocks.
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