Goin to get an SLR to learn Photography
FelixDeSouze
UK New
Ok guy's and gal's..
I've seen some of your pics and I like them, I've always wanted to get a decent camera such as an SLR and learn how to take awesome piccies.
I've found this deal on the Jessops websites, I'm wondering if you SLR Savvy peeps can tell me if this is worth getting
The link is:
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/73523/show.html?cm_re=091009-_-Home-_-DSLR_450d
I've seen some of your pics and I like them, I've always wanted to get a decent camera such as an SLR and learn how to take awesome piccies.
I've found this deal on the Jessops websites, I'm wondering if you SLR Savvy peeps can tell me if this is worth getting
The link is:
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/73523/show.html?cm_re=091009-_-Home-_-DSLR_450d
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That lens is decent, a very good starter lens.
You may want to check the used market, as you may find a good deal on that camera. I can't comment on that price, because i'm not used to your funny money.
EDIT:
The only thing you may want to consider is that the 500d (T1i) can take HD video. It's not a replacement for a camcorder (it's pretty much manual focus only while recording), but it might be a nice feature to have.
My funny money eh
I don't think I'd need the HD video as I don't have a HD telly and we have Sony DSC T77 which suits the purpose of point and click which has the ability for video.
I think that camera will suit you nicely. Could you comment on what sort of pictures you're going to be looking to take?
I like taking closeup pictures of things and abstract type pictures that i can not achieve with a normal camera. I also like the look of the long exposure shots which make the light trails.. But all in all, I'd take pics of anything and everything..
Suggestions welcome
I have an EOS Rebel XS and I also want to buy a G11 because of the big bulk I carry around with an SLR.
Not too sure I like it, I prefer the feel of the 450D (which I've used at a recent JuJitsu tournament).. I don't mind spending some money on something that is totally worth it.
Yeah the Rebel XSI is the US version of the 450D ... Same camera just a different name in that part of the world.. I really want to get it and think it's a great price at £350 refurbed with the lense and extra memory card
Ah Gotcha, I'm happy to pay £350 for an SLR considering the price of some of them.. and I know that it will serve me well for a long time to come!
Show me some of ya pics with your current cam, if you don't mind?
http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13474&page=9
The pic links are broken mate.
You can buy a 'starter' SLR like the Rebel series, and through lens upgrades have a truly professional camera; when you realize the limitations that the Rebel imposes on you, you'll be savvy enough to know what you want next.
However, lenses for the dslr will probably have a wider range of aperture available, allowing you to control the depth of field to a greater extent than a g11. In addition, the single lens and the smaller sensor size of the g11 will make it harder to shoot pics with a very thin depth of field - a relatively easy task with a dslr + cheap prime.
You will be able to take great pics with either. I think you might have to focus a little more on composition with the G11 as you will have a bit less control over the aperture/dof.
There are some times I'm really glad I have a dslr because of the range of photos I can take with it. However, I also wish for a G11-esque camera to take pictures of scenes that I don't have the time to tweak all the settings on my dslr.
It seems more economical to me to learn photography on a simple camera that gives you aperture/shutter speed/ISO controls and then figure out, once you decide if you like it, exactly what body and lens system you'll be happy with for a while as opposed to buying entry-level and then stepping up to the same thing later.
Just my $0.02, though. You can take great pictures with anything, as long as you love what you're shooting.
I did check for the G11 on ebay and the prices I got were approx £300 so I don't think I've spent more than I would of with your suggestion.. Not sure why it was so much but it was pretty much the same price.
I'm grateful for all of your comments and I will post a few pictures for you once I have it and play about with it...
I don't know how quickly it will arrive as our Royal Mail have decided to go on strike for 48 hours lol
(either of the cam, or with the cam. Bonus points for both)
I've just been informed that it has arrived.. So I will get pics up when I've played with it.. I've also got my Windows 7 to install tonight, so I'll do a double wammy and take some pics of setting up my Windows 7!! lol..
Can't wait to get playing with it.. Especially over the weekend when I have more time
One word... WOOP!
I played about with it last night and I've figured out how to use all of the settings.. I'm obviously no good at it yet!!
I took some piccies of the HMS Illustrious and some of the choppers that are at the Liverpool dock (10m from where I work).
Here are my first attempts with the camera.. lol
NOTE: I have changed these images in any way yet and my kit lense cannot get close enough to do anything funky
So it does!! I haven't even edited anything on it as I've got to reinstall photoshop as I've just stuck Windows 7 on my lappy