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Apr 11, 2018 18:19:03 #
My initial photography experience started 50 years ago as a journalism major at a southwestern university. I started as the photographer for the information services department. I then moved on as a photographer for NASA contractors during the Apollo program. My first camera was a Pentax H1A. I foolishly traded it on a Mamiya Secor 500. I just had to have through the lens metering. While at NASA my primary experience was with 4X5 speed graphic equipment and high speed motion picture photography. Recently a friend offered me his Nikon D90 with two lenses. I declined and instead purchased a Canon T5i with two kit lenses. I have added a 50mm f1.4 and an 85mm f(?) prime lens. It appears most of the discussion here is Nikon related. Bottom line is my experience is over 50 years old. Digital photography is a whole new experience. Rather steep learning curve. The 50 year gap in photo experience was filled as a CPA. I needed to earn a living. I’m hoping to learn a lot quickly here. Thanks in advance.
Apr 11, 2018 18:30:37 #
Welcome to the forum.
(I have Canon and Sony, like them both, and don't feel the need to talk about either.
They're cameras.
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(I have Canon and Sony, like them both, and don't feel the need to talk about either.
They're cameras.
)Apr 11, 2018 18:37:14 #
Apr 11, 2018 18:40:22 #
Nikon Or Canon. To be truthfull there is very little difference. I would be happy with either one. I read that the canon lens focus a split second faster than the Nikon. I guess that's why you see the sports photographers using canons. I myself use a Nikon only because I have a lot of Nikon lens. So what ever floats your boat go for it.
Apr 11, 2018 18:57:30 #
Hal81 wrote:
Nikon Or Canon. To be truthfull there is very little difference. I would be happy with either one. I read that the canon lens focus a split second faster than the Nikon. I guess that's why you see the sports photographers using canons. I myself use a Nikon only because I have a lot of Nikon lens. So what ever floats your boat go for it.
Apr 11, 2018 19:17:34 #
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
Apr 11, 2018 22:35:57 #
Flash Gordon wrote:
My initial photography experience started 50 years... (show quote)
Welcome to the forum.You will find discussion on most cameras. just ask questions and post images. A great way to learn.Also check You Tube on your T5i
Apr 11, 2018 23:43:04 #
Apr 11, 2018 23:48:48 #
lmTrying
Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
Welcome aboard.
Pentax, Mamiya, Nikon, Canon, what feels good in your hand. Which one says, "Pick me up!"
Shutter speed and aperture are the same and ISO is real similar to ASA, but more powerful. The rest of the digital camera is just bells and whistles that can make life easier or confound you yo no end. In which case go to full manual and do what you use to do.
Main thing, have fun.
Pentax, Mamiya, Nikon, Canon, what feels good in your hand. Which one says, "Pick me up!"
Shutter speed and aperture are the same and ISO is real similar to ASA, but more powerful. The rest of the digital camera is just bells and whistles that can make life easier or confound you yo no end. In which case go to full manual and do what you use to do.
Main thing, have fun.
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Apr 12, 2018 10:32:09 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Longshadow wrote:
Welcome to the forum.
(I have Canon and Sony, like them both, and don't feel the need to talk about either.
They're cameras. )
(I have Canon and Sony, like them both, and don't feel the need to talk about either.
They're cameras.
)Hear hear. So much talk about the gear as if that's the be all and end all. I suppose it's because tech talk is so objective and artistic quality is so subjective but is in fact the ultimate goal. It's almost as if taking pictures for some folks because they can. I know that it's not that simplistic but it just seems like we lose sight of the forest for the trees. Do artists in other media get so hung up on their tools?
Apr 12, 2018 13:28:17 #
lmTrying
Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
gvarner wrote:
Hear hear. So much talk about the gear as if that's the be all and end all. I suppose it's because tech talk is so objective and artistic quality is so subjective but is in fact the ultimate goal. It's almost as if taking pictures for some folks because they can. I know that it's not that simplistic but it just seems like we lose sight of the forest for the trees. Do artists in other media get so hung up on their tools?
Sometimes, yes. Mechanics, Carpenters, electronic techs just to name a few.
Pick up one of my screw drivers and use it as a pry bar or a chisel and find out how fast a hammer can travel at your head.
Maybe not exactly what you are thinking about, but yes other artists, technicnisions, and tradesmen have GAS and many are very protective of their tools.
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