Need everyones help again
Jun 5, 2018 11:39:23 #
There is a very good camera shop here in Austin so I probably give rental a try. I would love to buy from them and keep our locals in business but their prices are higher than anywhere on the web. Thank you for the suggestion.
Jun 5, 2018 11:40:00 #
Jun 5, 2018 11:42:37 #
Thank you. I will try that here. The butterflies have been abundant in my yard and they certainly give me plenty of opportunities to try that.
Jun 5, 2018 11:44:07 #
I have a T3i. I have been pretty happy with except for the lag and the lens is the standard 70-300.
Jun 5, 2018 11:51:22 #
I do have a wide angle Sigma that I bought 2 years ago on a trip to Maine to visit my daughter. I am happy with it but rarely use it. It will come with me to Vancouver because I am taking a seaplane ride over the Pacific Rim and definitely want that. Thank you for that reminder.
Jun 5, 2018 11:53:45 #
I am not quite sure how to read the graph but I am very grateful for your explanation as well. Thank you.
Jun 5, 2018 11:57:38 #
The improvements to this camera I stated earlier but speed and wifi are 2 reasons for the camera and sharpness for the lens. Even though I have been told I have a pretty good "eye" the sharpness is not there. Believe me this will be my last upgrade (I have other things that I want to spend my money on..lol) Which is why I came to UHH - I know you all have so much more experience and can give me the right advice or maybe options to consider so that this setup can last me 20 years.
Jun 5, 2018 12:00:23 #
M + Auto- haven't tried that yet. I still have times when I shoot auto just to make sure I get the shot I am looking for and will not hesitate to use it. Thanks for your suggestion.
Jun 5, 2018 12:06:16 #
I think I have replied to all your suggestions and will definitely heed those. Those who told me they use Canon camera and Tamron lens, thank you as well, helps to know that my research and ideas are pretty good ones. :-)
Jun 5, 2018 13:01:41 #
I would recommend that you look at the Canon Store refurbished:
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras#facet:-81026611110012132791101081213275105116115&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&pageSize:72&
This is the bodies only page. You can look at other pages from there.
Look at the 77D it is the model that would have been the T7s under the old numbering system. It is the basic T7i with upgrades, more controls, some weather sealing (you will be on/around water) and it is only $30 more than the T7i. Canon refurbished have the same warranty as new cameras.
Canon also has a refurbished lens site:
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses?cm_mmc=GA-_-CameraGroup-_-171121Brand%20Paid%20Search-_-canon%20refurbished%20lens&Ap=Camera%20Lenses&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-vX-v682wIVFIh-Ch2EXAeeEAAYASAAEgKN1_D_BwE
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras#facet:-81026611110012132791101081213275105116115&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&pageSize:72&
This is the bodies only page. You can look at other pages from there.
Look at the 77D it is the model that would have been the T7s under the old numbering system. It is the basic T7i with upgrades, more controls, some weather sealing (you will be on/around water) and it is only $30 more than the T7i. Canon refurbished have the same warranty as new cameras.
Canon also has a refurbished lens site:
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses?cm_mmc=GA-_-CameraGroup-_-171121Brand%20Paid%20Search-_-canon%20refurbished%20lens&Ap=Camera%20Lenses&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-vX-v682wIVFIh-Ch2EXAeeEAAYASAAEgKN1_D_BwE
Jun 5, 2018 17:11:09 #
Thank you. I will definitely check it out. That is where I was going to get the T7i - refurbished of course.
Jun 5, 2018 17:28:47 #
TexasLynn wrote:
I am not quite sure how to read the graph but I am very grateful for your explanation as well. Thank you.
They were testing image resolution. The horizontal scale at the bottom are f-stops from f/1 to f/32. The vertical scale is line pairs per millimeter. They have a scale with alternating black and white lines that get progressively finer and closer together. If the lines are very fine and close together, the lens may not be able to resolve or "see" those lines clearly. If you go to f/8.0 on the horizontal scale you will see that is where the vertical scale is the highest.
The upper scale in the diagram bellow is the test pattern. As you see in the scale below the lens, the lens has more difficulty seeing a difference in contrast between the black and white lines when they get very fine and close together.
It's also seen in the brightness distribution scale. When the lines are wide and spaced apart more, there's more brightness distribution. There's less brightness distribution with the fine lines.
Jun 5, 2018 17:29:58 #
First of all those butterflies are not Monarchs, they are Queens butterflies,
Until you get some time under your belt a 70-300mm will work just just fine, I always recommend shooting a 50mm prime lens to start with, this will teach you more than you can imagine.
Until you get some time under your belt a 70-300mm will work just just fine, I always recommend shooting a 50mm prime lens to start with, this will teach you more than you can imagine.
Jun 5, 2018 18:28:49 #
TexasLynn wrote:
to finish the statement..."I have been practicing."
(Off topic)
If you hit enter prematurely you can recover as long as you do it within (I think) 20 minutes.
Looking at your recent post, you will see below the post some buttons: "Reply", "Quote Reply", "Edit", "Report issue". "Edit" only appears on posts you made, and only for about 20 minutes after you made it. You can then finish your post that way rather than have 2 posts with a break between them.
Not a real issue or criticism, just letting you know the possibilities.
Jun 5, 2018 18:41:19 #
TexasLynn wrote:
I have a T3i. I have been pretty happy with except for the lag and the lens is the standard 70-300.
T3i is a good entry level camera, but is quite old now, as is the EF 70-300 IS USM. Since you are a Canon gal, for your purposes I would look at the 80D, and a refurb from Canon if available within you price range: https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-80d-body-refurbished , this a good price and comes with a one year warranty. Then I would look at the lens, and if you can stretch to it, the EF 100 - 400 L IS II. Supporting a local store is always good and the price shouldn't be too far off the standard price, but here's the refurb: https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-100-400mm-f45-56l-is-ii-usm-refurbished
If you are interested in mirrorless then the EOS M5 or EOS M50 could be worth a look.
Good luck
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