Canon 70D is this a beginners camera or intermediate camera?
May 6, 2014 15:08:08 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Hi, photography enthusiasts,
Remember me? I'm the newbie who's husband bought her a Canon 70D?
I have never used a camera of this magnitude before, and can't until my birthday comes in 2 weeks. That's when I'll be able to take it for a spin and fall in love with it more. My question is what level is this camera? A beginners, intermediate?
I did take the advice of buying the David Busch compact field camera book. I still haven't received it. Hopefully I'll be getting it soon. I would appreciate if I can get some more suggestions on how to get the most out of this camera. I'm so blessed to have found a group like this one where even if I sound green and inexperienced I can still get wonderful advice and suggestions from you, and not feel like a ding dong : )
Thank you all again ,
Marah91
Remember me? I'm the newbie who's husband bought her a Canon 70D?
I have never used a camera of this magnitude before, and can't until my birthday comes in 2 weeks. That's when I'll be able to take it for a spin and fall in love with it more. My question is what level is this camera? A beginners, intermediate?
I did take the advice of buying the David Busch compact field camera book. I still haven't received it. Hopefully I'll be getting it soon. I would appreciate if I can get some more suggestions on how to get the most out of this camera. I'm so blessed to have found a group like this one where even if I sound green and inexperienced I can still get wonderful advice and suggestions from you, and not feel like a ding dong : )
Thank you all again ,
Marah91
May 6, 2014 15:18:38 #
It's a sophisticated camera that will be challenging for a beginner. With effort and experience it will become a great camera for the intermediate and, possibly, advanced photographer.
You sound motivated to get the most out of it. Please let us know how it goes.
You sound motivated to get the most out of it. Please let us know how it goes.
May 6, 2014 15:44:52 #
Marah, the camera doesn't have anything to do with your level of competency. More advanced cameras have virtually the same modes as lesser cameras, plus more modes.
It would be easier to learn an entry lever camera than a more advance camera, but along with the advanced camera comes the potential to produce , if not better, but photos that are pushing the enveolopes of the cameras themselves, thus creating better, more challeging images.
It's all a matter of HOW much technology do YOU want at your disposal, and can you exploit it. Good luck with your new 70, it's a wonderful camera!! ;-)
SS
It would be easier to learn an entry lever camera than a more advance camera, but along with the advanced camera comes the potential to produce , if not better, but photos that are pushing the enveolopes of the cameras themselves, thus creating better, more challeging images.
It's all a matter of HOW much technology do YOU want at your disposal, and can you exploit it. Good luck with your new 70, it's a wonderful camera!! ;-)
SS
May 6, 2014 16:12:22 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Thank you so much for your responses and great advice, once I get the camera I will most definitely start experimenting with it and take a picture of the landscape I've been wanting to take since I moved to Idaho going on 3 years in September. Then you can tell me what you see in it. My husband didn't see it until I pointed it out to him. And he's been here all of his life. I'm truly excited about it.
Thanks again,
Marah91
Thanks again,
Marah91
May 6, 2014 17:34:37 #
There is no such thing as too big a learning curve with a camera like the 70D, or most any other DSLR. You can shoot on full automatic, like any point-and-shoot, or on full manual, like the most advanced professional cameras. Or anyplace in between. How deep you dive in and how quickly is totally up to you. Don't be intimidated. It's just a camera. It will do whatever you tell it to. You just have to learn what to tell it. That comes from practice, educating yourself, and more practice. Have fun! You have an excellent camera.
May 6, 2014 17:51:05 #
Marah, the camera has all the same buttons, its what you do with them that makes YOU a beginner or advanced. Don't buy into the 'my camera is bigger than yours' cos it will cost poor old husband lots of money for huge lenses that will give you back ache.You make the picture not the camera.
Having said all that:
if you read the forum posts plenty of people are choosing a specific camera for non photographic reasons today. They want lightness or pre programmed presets or massive zoom properties without carrying lots of lenses. Technical excellence is sometimes less important than feel or other more emotive requirements (carry on luggage or pocket size etc)
Don't be afraid of your camera, it may argue with you and take sulky bad pictures but thats how any relationship progresses. But if after a while it doesn't match what you need trade it in - keep the husband though.
have fun
Having said all that:
if you read the forum posts plenty of people are choosing a specific camera for non photographic reasons today. They want lightness or pre programmed presets or massive zoom properties without carrying lots of lenses. Technical excellence is sometimes less important than feel or other more emotive requirements (carry on luggage or pocket size etc)
Don't be afraid of your camera, it may argue with you and take sulky bad pictures but thats how any relationship progresses. But if after a while it doesn't match what you need trade it in - keep the husband though.
have fun
May 6, 2014 18:39:53 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Marah, the camera doesn't have anything to do with... (show quote)
Very well said, SS!!!
Pat
May 6, 2014 19:43:05 #
Marah91 wrote:
Hi, photography enthusiasts, br Remember me? I'm ... (show quote)
You're lucky to have a husband buy you such a great camera. You'll have many years of enjoyment. Take it out and photograph everything. Make adjustments and shoot some more. You'll learn by doing.
May 6, 2014 21:13:39 #
May 6, 2014 22:02:05 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Marah91 wrote:
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The Canon 70D is definitely an intermediate camera, not a beginner one. What does that mean? One, it does not have a dial with "sports", "portrait", "landscape", and "close-up" pictures. It still has those options, but you have to select the one from the "SCN" mode. The scene mode are generally gone in advanced cameras. Two, the intermediate camera has more controls via buttons, things like setting the AF, drive, and metering modes. For example, see the dpreview Body & Design pages for the 70D and SL1, and compare the "Top of camera" images. This means you can change some settings, but it does not mean you have to change them. :-) It also means the camera is letting you know what the important things are, which is nice.
You have no reason to be scared of the camera, because you get to learn to use it gradually. It won't get mad at you if you ignore most of the buttons. ;-)
May 6, 2014 23:12:04 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Thank you for your insights good sense of humor, though, don't worry I won't be trading in my husband : ) it took me too long to find him, he's a treasure that was hidden until I found him and he chose to be found by me.
We are going to take a photography class in the next couple of months at the recreation center in our town. It's my camera but I'm sharing with him. He said that it's my present. But we like to do things together. So, I thought that photography as a hobby would be fun.
Have a blessed evening,
Marah91
We are going to take a photography class in the next couple of months at the recreation center in our town. It's my camera but I'm sharing with him. He said that it's my present. But we like to do things together. So, I thought that photography as a hobby would be fun.
Have a blessed evening,
Marah91
May 6, 2014 23:17:25 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Thank you for your great advice, I do appreciate it very much, and I will be using your suggestions.
Thanks again,
Have a blessed evening,
Marah91
P.s. when I start using the camera I may have to ask more questions, if that's okay with you and the other photographers in this forum.
Thanks again,
Have a blessed evening,
Marah91
P.s. when I start using the camera I may have to ask more questions, if that's okay with you and the other photographers in this forum.
May 7, 2014 02:58:40 #
Marah91 wrote:
Thank you for your insights good sense of humor, ... (show quote)
You sound just like me! We bought a 70D just before Christmas and I had never touched a DSLR until then. I was very intimidated, however, with the help of people here, and a class at our local camera store, I LOVE IT!
Notice I started out with "we" and ended with "I". My husband hasn't touched the camera, even though he too, attended the classes. So, it has turned out to pretty much be mine. :D He even purchased a Canon SX-50 for himself.
Enjoy your new camera, it's a great one!
May 7, 2014 06:11:27 #
billgr
Loc: UK
Marah91 wrote:
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Start with full auto and take a load of pics. Then slowly,let the camera get used to you. :-)
May 7, 2014 06:19:51 #
good husbands are hard to find. I found mine 44 years ago and he is a keeper. I just upgraded to 60d. he is my biggest fan and always encourages me. you will love yours camera. just try different things. it is funny we can live someplace for a long time, but when we get our cameras, we see so much more potential and some great shots. enjoy. deb
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