Canon 70D is this a beginners camera or intermediate camera? (Page 4): Ok, thanks I didn't know that. : ) Thanks for pointing that out.

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

amehta wrote:

When you are responding to a specific post, it often helps to use the "Quote Reply" link at the bottom of that comment, so that person knows you are talking to them. Thanks. :-)

Ok, thanks I didn't know that. : )
Thanks for pointing that out.

amehta Loc: Boston

Marah91 wrote:

Ok, thanks I didn't know that. : )
Thanks for pointing that out.

:thumbup:

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

RedAdmiral wrote:

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.

Wow, thanks for the information, I appreciate it, Red Admiral. I'll have to keep this info just in case I need help from Canon.
Have a blessed day!
Marah91

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

dancing2flower wrote:

Welcome!I wish I had found this blog before buying... (show quote)

A big thanks to you Amehta, I appreciate all this info, specially for when I get to use the camera in a couple of weeks. Can't wait. This is valuable info for me. It has been great being on this forum because I have received valuable information from all of the photography enthusiasts. I'm very thankful for all of them.
Have a blessed day!
Marah91

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

Marah91 wrote:

A big thanks to you Amehta, I appreciate all this info, specially for when I get to use the camera in a couple of weeks. Can't wait. This is valuable info for me. It has been great being on this forum because I have received valuable information from all of the photography enthusiasts. I'm very thankful for all of them.
Have a blessed day!
Marah91

I'm sorry about the mix up on the names, please forgive me. This is why maybe I was going on the regular reply.

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

Marah91 wrote:

I'm sorry about the mix up on the names, please forgive me. This is why maybe I was going on the regular reply.

This reply was meant to go to dancing 2 flower.

amehta Loc: Boston

Marah91 wrote:

This reply was meant to go to dancing 2 flower.

:thumbup:
It's all good! :-)

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

Frank W wrote:

It's my camera but I'm sharing with him.

That won't last long before he wants his own.

:) :-D

Yes, you are probably right, :-D

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

amehta wrote:

:thumbup:
It's all good! :-)

Thanks! :-D

JC56 Loc: Lake St.Louis mo.

photon56 wrote:

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.

70 d is an intermediate....but photon56 is giving you some good advise......take photos, push buttons, make mistakes...study...learn...get frustrated.....it's all part of the fun. Good luck and have fun.....and please post some photos.

Marah91 Loc: Idaho

JC56 wrote:

70 d is an intermediate....but photon56 is giving you some good advise......take photos, push buttons, make mistakes...study...learn...get frustrated.....it's all part of the fun. Good luck and have fun.....and please post some photos.

I will as soon my birthday comes. Thanks for the suggestions and advice, I appreciate them.
Have a blessed evening!
Marah91

10MPlayer Loc: California

Marah91 wrote:

Thank you for your insights good sense of humor, ... (show quote)

That was going to be my input. Take a class. They give a class locally in my city called something like, DSLR Basics, Going Beyond Auto". If you find something like that the teacher will slowly explain the different options, usually in both Canonese and Nikonese since those two brands are very similar but the language around them is different. A two day basics class will get you well on your way to feeling comfortable with all the new settings you have to choose from.

10MPlayer Loc: California

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.

I've had a 60D which is almost exactly the same camera for about 1 1/2 years now. I'm one of those guys who reads the manual from front to back. I have to tell you, if you don't use the camera for a few weeks you forget how. It really takes a lot of practice to get it all engrained into your mind.

dancing2flower Loc: MD>Crystal River, FL

Marah91 wrote:

This reply was meant to go to dancing 2 flower.

Sorry. I tried to follow the line of response but got confused--not sure which initial reply was to me and whose photos you wanted to see.
I do agree with Anand's self-rebuttal--everything helps and don't treat anything as a "bible". After a while you can go out and fiddle around without worrying about mistakes or changes that will hurt the camera, but a word of warning?: If you are in the manual and you try changing settings to see what they do(definitely do this!!!) you MIGHT want to write a list(or undo right after) so you can undo for different conditions (personal experience here!! LOL)

Michael O' Loc: Midwest right now

Good comments above. To answer your specific question, it is properly classified as a rig for the advanced amateur or the professional, and you are surely going to fit into first one and then, if you choose, the later
with your interest and work. Have fun, and let us see some of your work as you progress.

Too, it is comforting for you to know that you won't have to later sell a lesser rig and then replace it with what you now already have. It will serve you well for as long as you are satisfied with its very few limitations.