Newbie, New Camera
Sep 12, 2013 16:03:49 #
I originally posted the football picture. It wasn't posted as a finished photo but as an example of some potential of that camera and lens combination. Yes, there is a lot to be done to the photo, which I have done for my own purposes, but I wanted the OP to see some potential for what he was looking at.
Bill
Bill
Sep 12, 2013 19:35:40 #
AZakphoto
Loc: Lewes, DE
I use Nikon, but my 18 - 135 lens is my default, go to, all around lens. Has an effective reach and gets the whole group shot too. You will love the 18 -135 - MHO
Sep 12, 2013 20:48:49 #
BillH wrote:
I shoot a canon 60D with several different lenses. Attached is a photo from a game the other evening under the lights. First time shoot football and using the 18-135. I'm not complaining. I don't think you cna go wrong with this set up. There is no pp to this photo - it is right off the camera.
Bill
Bill
Use the night setting and see what you get.
Sep 12, 2013 22:41:23 #
SteveR wrote:
jecanes....Your touchup has made the photo much better. Can you do one more thing. Crop out everything but the runner and the one defender. Everything else is extraneous to this shot. I wonder what the photo would like like when pared down to the essentials.
My pleasure....
Cropped and main players hi-lighted.
Sep 12, 2013 22:45:59 #
Sep 13, 2013 08:49:36 #
bgl
Loc: Brooklyn,New York
JamesMiller wrote:
Before you make the plunge, read some reviews and take suggestions from the forum. Don't aim too low when choosing a camera. I've never heard anyone complaining that the camera they bought is too good.
Don't rule out used and refurbished cameras from dealers and manufacturers.
Camera Reviews
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http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.snapsort.com
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html
Don't rule out used and refurbished cameras from dealers and manufacturers.
Camera Reviews
(link removed for spamming)compare-prices/camera-buying-guide?pt=6
http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.snapsort.com
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html
So James, what did you end up getting??
Sep 13, 2013 09:23:31 #
wirepusher wrote:
Hmmm, so you do not leave the filter in? I as kind of thinking of it as also some level of protection for the lense.
Yea, I looked at the 70D. The newest thing does have an attraction. Seemed that the real improvements were around taking motion pictures (don't know if that is the right term). Since that is not really what I am going to do with the camera, I did not want to spend the extra $$.
As you can tell I am new to this. Thanks for the advice.
Yea, I looked at the 70D. The newest thing does have an attraction. Seemed that the real improvements were around taking motion pictures (don't know if that is the right term). Since that is not really what I am going to do with the camera, I did not want to spend the extra $$.
As you can tell I am new to this. Thanks for the advice.
First- the 60d is a very good camera and can now be bought at a very good price. Go for it.
Second- many use the uv filter to protect the front element of the lens. If this is what you want to do Hoya and others now make a clear filter that is designed for that purpose. Get one instead of the uv.
Third- do not use a uv and cpl filter at the same time. As a matter of fact, it is never a good idea to have two filters on a lens unless they are made to go together or you are trying to accomplish a special effect.
Fourth- a cpl filter is a specialized filter that can be used for many things but is never meant to be left on lens full time. Be sure to buy a good one not one of the many cheapies bei g sold today.
Sep 13, 2013 09:38:57 #
bgl
Loc: Brooklyn,New York
charles brown wrote:
First- the 60d is a very good camera and can now b... (show quote)
I forget where but I read a report on a test of the effect of filters on images. The results were straightforward; one high quality filter will not degrade the image but adding additional filters, no matter what the quality will progressively reduce the quality of the image.
Sep 13, 2013 10:24:46 #
wirepusher wrote:
I want to purchase a new camera. br br I take pic... (show quote)
8-) 8-) 8-) Canon refurb is where you will find the best Canon prices available. The page is included in most Canon web sites. Lower prices do not exist on the legitimate market. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Sep 18, 2013 03:23:45 #
I use an 18-135 Canon lens quite a bit. I like it very much, but for some things you may find it does not have enough reach. For someone like myself if you don't have loads of cash, you may want to get 55-250 lens. If your camera comes with the 18-55 lens, as many of them do, the 55-250 will give you a lot of coverage. If you are new to photography this will give you a lot to work with and you'll get great photos. Later on, depending on the type of photography you do, you may want something different, like a longer lens or macro or ultra wide.
Be warned, LAS (Lens Acquisition Syndrome) is a serious decease!
Be warned, LAS (Lens Acquisition Syndrome) is a serious decease!
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