I need my hand held. . .
Feb 4, 2015 14:45:37 #
I'm coming back from the days of film cameras, and just bought a CANON 5D Mark ii last night and am feeling a bit despondent.
Being a pianist/keyboardist, I have powerful fingers, but that doesn't help much with a camera built for big, man-sized hands. I feel like not even buying any lenses for it at the moment and just getting rid of it, but I am sure everything will be fine once I actually get to using it. . . .
. . .so please, if anybody just wants to encourage me and say "Itsa gonna be okay", I would really appreciate it. :oops: :oops: :oops:
Being a pianist/keyboardist, I have powerful fingers, but that doesn't help much with a camera built for big, man-sized hands. I feel like not even buying any lenses for it at the moment and just getting rid of it, but I am sure everything will be fine once I actually get to using it. . . .
. . .so please, if anybody just wants to encourage me and say "Itsa gonna be okay", I would really appreciate it. :oops: :oops: :oops:
Feb 4, 2015 14:55:55 #
Of course it will be OK, but not until you get a lens onto it and start taking photos.
As with any new toy/tool it will take a little while to get used to it and to figure out how to get the best images out of it. Don't be in a hurry. Just take some pictures, see what could be improved on them, then try to make the improvement. Eventually it will all be second nature.
The first time I got a DSLR my pictures looked awful. I can't say they're now all that great, but they're much improved.
PS: it's traditional to take the first shot with your new camera of your cat or dog. If you don't have one, you'll have to go out and rent one for that first shot.
PPS: "Buyers remorse" is a very common complaint. You'll get over it.
As with any new toy/tool it will take a little while to get used to it and to figure out how to get the best images out of it. Don't be in a hurry. Just take some pictures, see what could be improved on them, then try to make the improvement. Eventually it will all be second nature.
The first time I got a DSLR my pictures looked awful. I can't say they're now all that great, but they're much improved.
PS: it's traditional to take the first shot with your new camera of your cat or dog. If you don't have one, you'll have to go out and rent one for that first shot.
PPS: "Buyers remorse" is a very common complaint. You'll get over it.
Feb 4, 2015 14:56:22 #
Feb 4, 2015 15:01:36 #
You'll get used to it!
Use the neck strap so your hands don't get so tired.
Pat
Use the neck strap so your hands don't get so tired.
Pat
Feb 4, 2015 15:05:48 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
Of course it will be OK, but not until you get a l... (show quote)
So now I know, that's why I have owned 8 dogs in the last 30 years ( Photo Props/Ops)
Feb 4, 2015 15:06:41 #
I have a much lighter T4i that I will trade you for it, come
on you know you want to do it. Wolfiebear give yourself
time, you will get use to it.
on you know you want to do it. Wolfiebear give yourself
time, you will get use to it.
Feb 4, 2015 15:06:58 #
Don't know what film cameras you used but my old Minolta SLR is pretty much the same size as my D90 & D7100 DSLRs...
Feb 4, 2015 15:09:13 #
wolfiebear wrote:
I'm coming back from the days of film cameras, and... (show quote)
That is one reason others suggest to try out cameras to see how they feel in your hands. The 6d is a little smaller, maybe try it out. Best of luck to you!
Feb 4, 2015 15:18:10 #
wolfiebear wrote:
I'm coming back from the days of film cameras, and... (show quote)
BUT - if it turns out NOT to be OK there's plenty of smaller high quality options. I use m43 cameras, some folks use the Sony or Fuji mirrorless - there's lots of options now. If you end up having change, please handle before buying or buy from somewhere with an easy return policy. Handling a camera is just about as important as studying the specs. If you don't like the way it feels, it'll end up at home and you'll be taking photos with your phone. I once ordered a Canon 7D, went to pick it up, and HATED the way it felt in my hands. I left the camera store with an Olympus EM5, which felt like it was made expressly for my hands.
Feb 4, 2015 15:18:52 #
SX2002 wrote:
Don't know what film cameras you used but my old Minolta SLR is pretty much the same size as my D90 & D7100 DSLRs...
I used mostly CANON A-1s.
Feb 4, 2015 15:20:26 #
Of course it's going to be okay. It's just a matter of getting familiar with your camera. I've used canon since the canon AE-1 film era. After a long respite I wadded into the digital era with a Fuji S3-Pro. Then I got serious with a Nikon D-200. Although they're both nice cameras something was missing, so I purchased a Canon EOS-1D Mark 11 N. BINGO. It was like running into a long lost friend. The weight and feel was similar to the Canon EOS 1N film camera and others I had come to appreciate. I don't know what camera's you've used before, but you can't go wrong with the 5D Mark 11. Shoot, shoot and shoot. Hey there's no film to buy. Once you get to know the camera like your keyboard, hey, it'll become second nature. To me, small cameras feel like a toy. "Where's the beef" .
Feb 4, 2015 15:20:43 #
Thank you so much guys. I'm snowed in today. . .have no lens. . . boo-hoo.
I appreciate all the understanding encouragement. (I wasn't expecting quite so much) :) :oops:
I appreciate all the understanding encouragement. (I wasn't expecting quite so much) :) :oops:
Feb 4, 2015 15:24:55 #
wolfiebear wrote:
I used mostly CANON A-1s.
Is that an SLR or a compact P&S...?
Feb 4, 2015 15:32:46 #
jerrymac wrote:
. . . To me, small cameras feel like a toy. "Where's the beef" .
Truth be told, I actually like a camera with weight. I used to keep quick-reeleases on my A-1's just so they would be a touch heavier.
Weight is fine. It's just that I have short fingers and a small hand, so the Mark ii becomes all about repositioning and stretching.
Oh well, with your endorsement, I see I will just have to just get a life and get used to it. :mrgreen:
I should be posting PIX soon. :-P
Feb 4, 2015 15:38:09 #
SX2002 wrote:
Is that an SLR or a compact P&S...?
Canon's A-1 was a very popular 35mm SLR. I used them back in the 80's to mid 90's
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