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Offline Evi

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« on: August 30, 2007, 09:28:41 PM »
I saw that other thread and I was convinced. I wanted a good starting camera because I\'ve always wanted to do photography as a hobby. I will be taking some photography classes this upcoming semester. I played with the XTi today at the camera store and it\'s amazing.

Any starting advice for a n00bie photography hobbyist? Any advice would be helpful. I\'ll be getting the XTi in a couple weeks. I know nothing about anything when it comes to this stuff. Aperture, ISO, filters...all Greek to me.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2007, 09:30:11 PM by Evi »

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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2007, 10:05:46 PM »
Excellent choice Evi! It\'s a great cam, you\'ll have lots of fun with it.

One of your first lens purchases should be the 50mm f1.8. It\'s fast (f1.8) and cheap ($100-ish). If you feel like spending a bit more, the f.1.4 version should be even better, but it\'s also more expensive. For a beginner it\'s more than fine (I own one myself and I love it - I shot some party pics at night w/ ISO 1600 and didn\'t have to use the flash! The shallow DOF is kinda hard to control at that point though so you have to focus carefully).

Filters... When you get some good lenses you\'ll probably want to protect them by putting on a filter. It could be a UV filter or a pol filter.

Another word on lenses, since it\'ll be the biggest chunk of money. Get the fastest lens you can afford. You can always shoot a f1.8 lens at f4, but you can\'t go the other way. If the widest aperture is f4, then you can\'t stop further down. And as you might or might not know, it controls how much light you can capture. You\'ll want flexibility and having a fast lens will give you that.

Other than that, you can read lens reviews at sites like http://www.fredmiranda.com and others. Just use Google and make sure the lens you wanna buy is actually worth the money. :)

You also need to figure out what kind of range you want. If you want to be able to take wide angle shots, you\'ll need a 10-22mm for example. If you need telephoto a 70-300mm might be in order. You\'ll soon learn that some lenses have a certain reputation. The Canon 70-200mm is one of them, it\'s a great although expensive lens. And the faster the version, the more expensive it gets. Although I\'d be more than happy with a 70-200mm f4. :)

Anyway, good luck and have fun. :)
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 11:57:37 PM »
Thanks a lot, man. :) I\'m seriously illiterate when it comes to photography. I\'m going to try my best to learn as much as I can about all this. I\'ll even post photos on here when I get the chance. I\'m going to Paris, France with my girlfriend in about a year, so I\'ll definitely get to take some great pics with it then. :p I was originally going to pay for the whole trip, but her dad is going to help out and get us some first-class plane tickets. :) She\'s a great photographer herself, actually. She can take jaw-dropping pictures with just her Canon PowerShot. I don\'t know how she does it. She just has a knack for it.

But thanks again, man. I\'m really excited about getting this camera. Checking it out today had me convinced. It\'s a great camera. :D

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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2007, 03:00:26 AM »
It sure is. :D

Have fun in Paris btw, it\'s an amazingly beautiful city.
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2007, 06:36:30 AM »
in my opinion, i don\'t like filter that much as i prefer more natural looks, filter might not give you that natural look on pictures...so, use is sparingly or not at all when possible.  Unless it\'s neccessary...

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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2007, 07:20:48 AM »
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in my opinion, i don\'t like filter that much as i prefer more natural looks, filter might not give you that natural look on pictures...so, use is sparingly or not at all when possible.  Unless it\'s neccessary...

Well I wouldn\'t recommend like a star filter or something, but a pol or UV filter is a good thing, both for your pictures and protecting the lens. :)
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2007, 07:35:23 AM »
I only use a polarizer for clear but hazy days.

My lenses for my XTi are 10-22mm wide angle zoom lens and the most impressive 85mm 1.8 lens. Both are canon brands. I will be getting that 50mm lens that Sammie mentioned. It\'s cheap yet takes high quality pictures. I\'m not a clutz so I don\'t expect to drop that chintzy lens ever.
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2007, 01:44:15 PM »
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Well I wouldn\'t recommend like a star filter or something, but a pol or UV filter is a good thing, both for your pictures and protecting the lens. :)
i tried neutral density filter before on my cam, and i didn\'t like it much as the dark gray len makes the color undersaturated and too drab for my taste.  I find without using it, the color comes out more natural.

Maybe this UV or pol filter of your is different than my neutral density filter of mine.  Of course, I own a much cheaper camera and lens.
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2007, 03:02:30 PM »
Its a great camera. Its gonna take you a while until you will learn and get used to all the features, especially if you are starting out. I, personally, love point and shoot cameras. I will one day upgrade to an SLR but the photography projects I use my camera for, my Canon SD900 does the job and some (its an advanced camera. I don\'t recommend the SD900 for novices). I really want to post my latest project. I\'ll have to do that later. I only came on here for a quick minute before I have to pick up my friend at her dorm.
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2007, 08:20:55 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2007, 08:52:33 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2007, 10:49:52 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2007, 08:48:30 AM »
Evi do a random search on google for rebel xti. A lot less money then a store. Plus they offer incredible packages not sure what your wanting to spend. One thing i do is read the reviews. Normally my wife gets her camera equipment from pc mall However the last two camera\'s i purchased were say from best camera. Maria normally used sony cybershots but two weeks ago she folded and bought the rebel xti and she loves it.

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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2007, 10:23:48 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2007, 10:59:56 AM »
My parents raised poodles - don\'t care for them personally.
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