Hey guys and girls, I'm thinking about trying my hand at the photography game and i have a few questions...
How much should I be looking at for a decent starter pack, I'd like to try my hand in the auto scene prodiminantly and move on from there?
Also, is there anything specific I should be looking for when purchasing?
Any tips for a noooooooooob?
Sorry to sound like a git but I really dont know much at all!
Josh
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Here is something i have written by myself..
Hopefully this can help too..
Hi all,
Im sure the following information will be useful for those wanting to get into photography.
There has been numerous amounts of questions related to "What camera should i buy" - for your first digital SLR camera.
The following information is just from my knowledge and experience. Im no professional, but just wanting to help others.
Feel free to add to this thread too
If something I have written is incorrect please do let me know. NO need to be an idiot about it in the post.
-------------------------------------------------
HOW TO PICK YOUR FIRST DIGITAL SLR CAMERA!!
1) What do I like to photograph?
Just ask yourself this question. Once you have found your answer, picking a camera will be much easier.
Why? Well different cameras/len combos acheive different things. Sure point and shoot cameras are just,
a one peice package, but knowing what you would like to shoot would make picking a camera and matching
the right lens a whole lot eaiser.
Examples of different types of photography:
- Action
- Marco
- Portrait
- Motorsport/Sports
- Landscape
- Lowlight/night time
- Indoor (eg clubs, etc)
- etc etc.. There are soo many different flavours
2) Know how a digital camera works and its jargons!!
Know how a digtal camera works. Start with the basics of how the light enters perhaps.
Knowing this basic knowledge will aid you later on.
Eg) In digital cameras the light enters thru the lens, then the apeture and finally the sensor.
The Apeture will decide the amount of light entered into the camera while the sensor will convert this process
into an image. Knowing this little basic knowledge will aid in taking photographys. If you dont know this then taking photos
in manual mode will become a much harder process. (This is just basic information and not in depth)
Understand the jarons - Eg) ISO, Apeture values, metering system, histrogram, shutter speeds etc.
THE COMPLETE BEGINNERS DSLR GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY: Click on the link below for more detail explanation!!
http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=308729
3) Now its time to pick your SLR camera
If you couldnt answer the first question then keep thinking. Atleast choose something? Why, well keep reading
So different types of photography requires different features.
Not every single digital SLR camera has the ability to do everything.
The following is a rough guide of choosing the right camera to your specific needs!!
-Action:
----------The camera must have a high shutter speed (to capture sharp unblurred images)
----------Ability to take continous shots
----------Large frame rate (eg, 6 upwards is quick)
----------Large autofocus points (the more the better if you wanna autofocus a subject)
-Low light/night time shots
----------Low noise at high ISO levels (once again ISO, noise etc is explained in the sticky thread)
- Landscape
----------
^ THIS SECTION STILL NEEDS TO BE FINISHED..
Compare different cameras to your budget price range:
See which features attracts you. Compare these features to others and make a note of it!!
Does the camera have auto sensor cleaning? (not necessary but most new digital cameras have it)
Is it quick to start up?
Does it provide good waranty and aftersales support?
Do many users use this camera? - find out the ratings - perhaps ask in here?
Can I fit different types of accessories to the camera?
What kind of memory card does it take?
What resolution can the camera go up to?
What is the max ISO?
etc
Have a feel of the camera
Best thing to do is go into a store and get a feel of the camera. Come SLRS are too bluky, some functions are not easy to access quickly..
Some buttons are not in the right spot etc etc. So get a feel of it before buying anything!!
The body isnt everything:
Just remember the body (camera) isnt everything to creating stunning shots. The lens also plays a huge role. The image clarity, sharpness, detail etc is all varied across different lens.
Types of manufactures:
-Nikon
-Canon
-Sony
-Sigma
-Fuji
-Olympus
-Panasonic
-Pentax
-Samsung
Good entry level SLRS: a rough guide (all under 1k with standard kit lens)
-Canon 400d, 450d, 1000d
-Nikon D40, D60
-Sony A200
-Pentax K100D/200D
-Olympus E-410
Just remember there is a bit of a difference when it comes to comparing budget entry level slrs to the more consumer market level SLR cameras. These cameras generally have more megapixel (not that it means much) and is generally quicker. The price tag is generally about 100-300 dollars more than the basic entry level cameras. What sort of cameras am i talking about? Well for example, canon 350d (8 megapixel), and say the fully budget entry level D40 (6 megapixel).
Best to research as much as possible before buying
My TIPS:
If you really wanna get into photography and you are on budget, then theres no harm in buying a 2nd hand digital SLR camera. Practice on this to get the hang of all the features and then perhaps in a years time once you are comfortable and able to expand your phtographic skills; buy your next slr camera.
Reading all the guides/tuts will only come useful if you practice. Practice Practice Practice!! Its the only way to take great shots.
Just go out one night and explore what the camera can do. Explore all the manual functions. Experiement with different settings with different subjects.
Its the only way to become good.
Work in progress i guess.. hmm
hope this a good idea tho or i just wasted 15mins typing this up lol
for lens reviews and comparisons please go to www.photozone.de
Hopefully this can help too..
Hi all,
Im sure the following information will be useful for those wanting to get into photography.
There has been numerous amounts of questions related to "What camera should i buy" - for your first digital SLR camera.
The following information is just from my knowledge and experience. Im no professional, but just wanting to help others.
Feel free to add to this thread too
If something I have written is incorrect please do let me know. NO need to be an idiot about it in the post.
-------------------------------------------------
HOW TO PICK YOUR FIRST DIGITAL SLR CAMERA!!
1) What do I like to photograph?
Just ask yourself this question. Once you have found your answer, picking a camera will be much easier.
Why? Well different cameras/len combos acheive different things. Sure point and shoot cameras are just,
a one peice package, but knowing what you would like to shoot would make picking a camera and matching
the right lens a whole lot eaiser.
Examples of different types of photography:
- Action
- Marco
- Portrait
- Motorsport/Sports
- Landscape
- Lowlight/night time
- Indoor (eg clubs, etc)
- etc etc.. There are soo many different flavours
2) Know how a digital camera works and its jargons!!
Know how a digtal camera works. Start with the basics of how the light enters perhaps.
Knowing this basic knowledge will aid you later on.
Eg) In digital cameras the light enters thru the lens, then the apeture and finally the sensor.
The Apeture will decide the amount of light entered into the camera while the sensor will convert this process
into an image. Knowing this little basic knowledge will aid in taking photographys. If you dont know this then taking photos
in manual mode will become a much harder process. (This is just basic information and not in depth)
Understand the jarons - Eg) ISO, Apeture values, metering system, histrogram, shutter speeds etc.
THE COMPLETE BEGINNERS DSLR GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY: Click on the link below for more detail explanation!!
http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=308729
3) Now its time to pick your SLR camera
If you couldnt answer the first question then keep thinking. Atleast choose something? Why, well keep reading
So different types of photography requires different features.
Not every single digital SLR camera has the ability to do everything.
The following is a rough guide of choosing the right camera to your specific needs!!
-Action:
----------The camera must have a high shutter speed (to capture sharp unblurred images)
----------Ability to take continous shots
----------Large frame rate (eg, 6 upwards is quick)
----------Large autofocus points (the more the better if you wanna autofocus a subject)
-Low light/night time shots
----------Low noise at high ISO levels (once again ISO, noise etc is explained in the sticky thread)
- Landscape
----------
^ THIS SECTION STILL NEEDS TO BE FINISHED..
Compare different cameras to your budget price range:
See which features attracts you. Compare these features to others and make a note of it!!
Does the camera have auto sensor cleaning? (not necessary but most new digital cameras have it)
Is it quick to start up?
Does it provide good waranty and aftersales support?
Do many users use this camera? - find out the ratings - perhaps ask in here?
Can I fit different types of accessories to the camera?
What kind of memory card does it take?
What resolution can the camera go up to?
What is the max ISO?
etc
Have a feel of the camera
Best thing to do is go into a store and get a feel of the camera. Come SLRS are too bluky, some functions are not easy to access quickly..
Some buttons are not in the right spot etc etc. So get a feel of it before buying anything!!
The body isnt everything:
Just remember the body (camera) isnt everything to creating stunning shots. The lens also plays a huge role. The image clarity, sharpness, detail etc is all varied across different lens.
Types of manufactures:
-Nikon
-Canon
-Sony
-Sigma
-Fuji
-Olympus
-Panasonic
-Pentax
-Samsung
Good entry level SLRS: a rough guide (all under 1k with standard kit lens)
-Canon 400d, 450d, 1000d
-Nikon D40, D60
-Sony A200
-Pentax K100D/200D
-Olympus E-410
Just remember there is a bit of a difference when it comes to comparing budget entry level slrs to the more consumer market level SLR cameras. These cameras generally have more megapixel (not that it means much) and is generally quicker. The price tag is generally about 100-300 dollars more than the basic entry level cameras. What sort of cameras am i talking about? Well for example, canon 350d (8 megapixel), and say the fully budget entry level D40 (6 megapixel).
Best to research as much as possible before buying
My TIPS:
If you really wanna get into photography and you are on budget, then theres no harm in buying a 2nd hand digital SLR camera. Practice on this to get the hang of all the features and then perhaps in a years time once you are comfortable and able to expand your phtographic skills; buy your next slr camera.
Reading all the guides/tuts will only come useful if you practice. Practice Practice Practice!! Its the only way to take great shots.
Just go out one night and explore what the camera can do. Explore all the manual functions. Experiement with different settings with different subjects.
Its the only way to become good.
Work in progress i guess.. hmm
hope this a good idea tho or i just wasted 15mins typing this up lol
for lens reviews and comparisons please go to www.photozone.de
Thats fantastic thanks heaps man, very handy! I guess now its time to convert this wad of greens into a camera to play with!
No worries. Hope it helped in some way.
QUOTE (SR33 @ Jul 16 2009, 12:17 AM) 
No worries. Hope it helped in some way.
Very definately, I'm currently having abit of a think about a second hand cannon for $600, standard lense.
I'l be mostly taking pics of cars and people
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