• The "Which camera is right for me?" thread V2 - Get a used Rebel
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yes, EF works on both, EF-S is specifically for crop-sensored ones
[QUOTE=Fake-XM;34356032]yes, EF works on both, EF-S is specifically for crop-sensored ones[/QUOTE] this man speaks the truth
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;34354058]well that's not right, i have used a 550D for over 40 minutes without issue. [editline]23rd January 2012[/editline] this was with a battery grip [editline]23rd January 2012[/editline] i used one it broke in half[/QUOTE] I have magic lantern and a Canon battery grip but I was looking for a camera that I could just keep running for the whole time, I found a Used Sony Z1 with 2 battery's each battery has 550 minutes of standby time so that should be plenty.
I have a question for you guys: I've always wondered how my video camera could shoot in bright daylight with 1/50 shutter speed with no problems, while a DSLR would need an ND filter to achieve the same thing. Does this mean that camcorders and compact cameras have ND filters built in, somehow?
Try shooting at a smaller aperture or lower your iso. Are you shooting in full manual?
small aperture
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;34362712]small aperture[/QUOTE] Is this a response to me, or?
yes
[QUOTE=Warship;34362393]I have a question for you guys: I've always wondered how my video camera could shoot in bright daylight with 1/50 shutter speed with no problems, while a DSLR would need an ND filter to achieve the same thing. Does this mean that camcorders and compact cameras have ND filters built in, somehow?[/QUOTE] Some cheap P&S and video cameras do have a build in ND filter rather than an aperture mechanism because it's cheaper.
[QUOTE=Xera;34363905]Some cheap P&S and video cameras do have a build in ND filter rather than an aperture mechanism because it's cheaper.[/QUOTE] Yeh, I've noticed by looking at my P&S camera (and several cellphones), switching from bright light to dark and vice versa makes it flip a little filter in front of the sensor. Pretty interesting how that works.
[QUOTE=waylander;34349437]battery grip or external battery will solve overheating issues as the heat of the battery discharging is kept away from the body, you could try using magic lantern with its auto restart feature to record longer than 12 minutes[/QUOTE] It's the sensor that overheats mainly, I would be very surprised if the batteries got anywhere near their max operating temperature.
Would a canon 600d with a EF 50mm F1.8 II be a good start? As in, for a absolute newbie.
that would be more than adequate
[QUOTE=Trogdon;34402970]that would be more than adequate[/QUOTE] Excellent. Thank you for the info!
you're welcome! it definitely has a lot of room to grow, you'll learn more about photography from the camera and it has good auto modes. make sure you read up on how iso, shutter, and aperture affect exposure to get the most out of it.
[QUOTE=TiMbl4;34402724]Would a canon 600d with a EF 50mm F1.8 II be a good start? As in, for a absolute newbie.[/QUOTE] Don't buy it body only though, the kit lens while not amazing is great for learning and cheap.
[QUOTE=Xera;34403377]Don't buy it body only though, the kit lens while not amazing is great for learning and cheap.[/QUOTE] I don't know what to choose, either the kit with the stock one or that 50 mm one(been reading a few articles). Is the difference big between these lenses? Or should I save up and maybe purchase a better lens later on?
[QUOTE=TiMbl4;34403445]I don't know what to choose, either the kit with the stock one or that 50 mm one(been reading a few articles). Is the difference big between these lenses? Or should I save up and maybe purchase a better lens later on?[/QUOTE] The 50mm will be faster and produce better quality photographs, but you'll be limited to one focal length. So you'll need to do a lot of moving around to get a shot. That's not a bad thing, of course. Kit lenses are generally 'do everything' lenses, so while they are very versatile (Some stuff is easier with a zoom, but not too much) they lack the optical quality of a fixed (prime) lens like the 50. A 50 will last you much longer in your photography life than a kit lens. Eventually you'll grow out of a kit lens, but a standard 50 is always useful.
maybe this will help you afford it more [url]http://www.digitalrev.com/product/canon-kiss-x5-eos-600d/MTExMzc_A[/url]
I guess this is off topic, but is there a detailed description onto how cameras work down to the bone? I don't get the whole lenses things and everything.
How a camera works eh? [url]http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/camera2.htm[/url] try this
Currently I'm planning on buying a new camera, from a decent point and shoot to a dslr. I also own an old film slr (Pentax K1000), therefore I understand the basics of manual functions (aperture, shutter speed, stuff like that. Hopefully I know enough because I don't want to appear like those silly teenaged girls that get dslrs for christmas and shoot in Auto only, and put like "-name- photography" in their images through MS Paint. Quick rant over). I want to buy a dslr from either Nikon or Pentax. I own a really nice SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm lens which I would like to reuse on a Pentax dslr, and my grandpa is very knowledgeable in photography, especially within Nikons, so I'd prefer either of those two brands. Sadly I can't buy super expensive cameras (maybe max $800?) because it's not me that's buying it. Soo, I'm thinking that maybe a Pentax K-R or a Nikon D5100 would work. I've tried out the D5100 and it's pretty good, but I haven't tried the K-R. I've had my eye on the K-R for quite some time but I can't really know how good it is until I really try it. I'm looking for a camera that feels really solid in your hands, heavy almost, and some reviewer said that the K-R feels really small. :c Although, I also want a camera that I can grow into, one that will last me for a long time, in both condition and in my level of knowledge. Hopefully that makes sense? :3 Sorry for the moderately big explanation, and thanks :smile:
If you're quite knowledgeable about the technical part of photography, try the Kr or K5, the K5 being aimed at more experienced photographers. The K5 has the best weather sealing of any DSLR right now, so if you coupled it with one of Pentax's sealed lenses, you could use it in the heaviest rain you could imagine.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;34470277]If you're quite knowledgeable about the technical part of photography, try the Kr or K5, the K5 being aimed at more experienced photographers. The K5 has the best weather sealing of any DSLR right now, so if you coupled it with one of Pentax's sealed lenses, you could use it in the heaviest rain you could imagine.[/QUOTE] Sounds nice, except the K5's prices are over my current budget. The cheapest one I could find would be around $1000, body only. Maybe I should just get a job and get that in the future >:
Go for a Kr or Kx then. It'll be good to use the lens you already have, and save you a few bucks :).
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;34471475]Go for a Kr or Kx then. It'll be a good to use the lens you already have, and save you a few bucks :).[/QUOTE] Alright, thanks :) I'll consider that. I think I might get the K-r though, the K-x lacks a few things like visible AF points. :c
Have you considered Canon?
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;34473947]Have you considered Canon?[/QUOTE] I have, but at the moment I'm sort of leaning towards Nikon and Pentax, mainly to save money (I already have a Pentax lens and my grandpa might give me his Nikkor lens). I haven't made a solid decision yet but I'll consider Canon too.
Hey all, I'm looking to get into photography so I've been browsing around this subforum a while, and I must say, it's been very helpful and informative. I've decided to save for a 600D, in the hope I'll learn more with an actual camera to work with. I heard the 600D's a good starter and all-rounder, which is good, since I know next to nothing other than what I've picked up from these threads here :v: So, thinking ahead, I know I'll eventually get tired of the kit lens, so what do you guys think would be a good "second" lens to get? I suppose it probably depends on where I want to go with my photography, but is there anything in particular that gives some nice results? Obviously I'm not going to go and buy it straight away, I'll just keep it in mind - it might be a while until I even get the camera :P
50mm f1.8
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