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Canon 70D is this a beginners camera or intermediate camera?
May 7, 2014 10:23:16 #
Marah91 wrote:
Hi, photography enthusiasts, br Remember me? I'm ... (show quote)
The 70D was my 3rd DSLR by CANON. It has so many options that I find it wonderful. I bought it mainly for the enhanced Video it offers. I did not want to take time to focus, now I do not. It also has a much faster LIVE VIEW. I consider it an upper intermediate model.
May 7, 2014 11:15:57 #
May 7, 2014 12:14:11 #
amehta wrote:
You don't have to open the box to read the manual, just download it (Canon 70D manuals). :-)
Welcome!I wish I had found this blog before buying my rebel t3i (which I love; and some say 70D will be my "next" but that is a very LONG way off). Watching the videos and reading the manual in advance will help a lot; as will class. One thing I have found helpful on my own is shooting in A(utomatic), reading the settings as they change/referring to the book/manual and switching to Av or Tv and see what happens when you change settings up and down.(ISO and WB too) A good book I found from a video on Youtube on lighting and general foundations is "Lighting for Digital Photography" by Syl Arena. The book previously suggested to you is highly regarded. Enjoy!
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May 7, 2014 12:42:48 #
Hi Marah,
Canon 70 is advance camera just step from pro 5D MarkIII.
70 D is not that hard to use, it has AV and TV function, start using this two with M, manual. 70 hast excellent built in light meter the one you use with every shot you take. Ones you read that David Busch book you will understand photo triangle, the key for every shot. ( one of the best book on the market). You will learn to love M setting and you will be on the control of your images. Try not to use setting on that little square " auto", or you'll ending to have long,,long learning curve if ewer.
Canon 70 is advance camera just step from pro 5D MarkIII.
70 D is not that hard to use, it has AV and TV function, start using this two with M, manual. 70 hast excellent built in light meter the one you use with every shot you take. Ones you read that David Busch book you will understand photo triangle, the key for every shot. ( one of the best book on the market). You will learn to love M setting and you will be on the control of your images. Try not to use setting on that little square " auto", or you'll ending to have long,,long learning curve if ewer.
May 7, 2014 12:45:38 #
Marah91 wrote:
Thank you for your insights good sense of humor, ... (show quote)
It's my camera but I'm sharing with him.
That won't last long before he wants his own.
:) :-D
May 7, 2014 12:53:13 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
amehta wrote:
You don't have to open the box to read the manual, just download it (Canon 70D manuals). :-)
Now I'm going to go back on this, and go against the grain here, and suggest that you do not read the manual "cover-to-cover". Most of us do not learn by simply reading a textbook, and few camera manuals even reach the level of a bad textbook. I think the downside of the manual is that it does not really prioritize features, but rather throws the whole kitchen sink at you. Or, more accurately, it throws the whole kitchen at you. It does not tell you that the stove, 3-quart pot, and utility knife are the things you need to know how to use first, and the hand-mixer is more of a "specialty" appliance. That's where the "intermediate" camera gets intimidating, so just don't go there. Instead, just take the pdf of the manual and print out the table contents, so you can see what the options and topics are. Then, after your birthday, start shooting while reading the Busch guide.
May 7, 2014 13:09:12 #
amehta wrote:
Now I'm going to go back on this, and go against t... (show quote)
Actually, the 70D's manual is rather well written as far as camera manuals go. Still, a selective reading would probably serve her better then trying to digest the whole thing at once. She can always come back as her experience grows. Some people work on the theory that learning the manual is important in keeping you from screwing up. My theory is that instruction manuals of all types exist so that you can find out what you did wrong AFTER you screw up! Why waste time reading until disastrous results indicate what it is you need to learn? :shock:
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May 7, 2014 13:27:22 #
The 70d is a lot of camera. It has tremendous capabilities. When I first got mine I just couldn't get the detail I expected, especially in my specialty, Macro photography. The images all looked "Soft" to me and no amount of tweaking seemed to resolve the issue. Finally I contacted Canon, sent the camera back to them, and they adjusted it and now it is much better.
May 7, 2014 15:48:32 #
Marah91 wrote:
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The Field Guide is a great resource for the camera bag OR a proficient photographer. With your present level of expertise you might well consider David Busch's full blown guide as well. It contains a considerable amount of advice and guidance on general photographic techniques and camera usage that aren't included in the much more compact Field Guide.
You're going to have a terrific time and enjoy this excellent camera and of course you can always get help from the Hogs if you need it.
May 7, 2014 16:07:36 #
I've had my 70D for a week now and am going very swiftly from (Beginner/point-and-shoot on full auto) to exploring the features one by one. Also bought a 3d party 'guide' that helps a lot.
May 7, 2014 16:23:14 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Menkaure wrote:
I've had my 70D for a week now and am going very swiftly from (Beginner/point-and-shoot on full auto) to exploring the features one by one. Also bought a 3d party 'guide' that helps a lot.
:thumbup:
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May 7, 2014 17:13:16 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Thank you Lauren T. I appreciate your humility and being candid. We haven't found a class yet because in the summer here they don't seem to have photography classes at the recreation center. How many pictures have you taken so far? Can you post them here? It would encourage me when I'm able to use the camera to see another newbie creating beautiful pics. Which I'm sure you have already.
Have a Blessed week!
Sincerely,
Marah91
p.s. looking forward to hearing from you.
Have a Blessed week!
Sincerely,
Marah91
p.s. looking forward to hearing from you.
May 7, 2014 17:16:14 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Wow! That's great! And very encouraging for me. Do you have any pics available for this forum? It would be great to see your pics.
Have a blessed week!
Marah91
Have a blessed week!
Marah91
May 7, 2014 17:17:23 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Marah91 wrote:
Wow! That's great! And very encouraging for me. Do you have any pics available for this forum? It would be great to see your pics.
Have a blessed week!
Marah91
Have a blessed week!
Marah91
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May 7, 2014 17:24:03 #
Marah91
Loc: Idaho
Thanks Rob, I appreciate your suggestions, I bought for right now the compact field one. Later on I'll definitely be buying the next one. I'm green at this, a newbie, and I'll have to take it for a spin first to see what we together (the camera and I) can do as we collaborate together on what adventure we're going on : )
Have a blessed day!
Marah91
Have a blessed day!
Marah91
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