camera questions
Sep 28, 2014 23:51:24 #
Abbykats wrote:
Thank you to every one who has given me a response... (show quote)
Abby, yes, a DSLR will absolutely do what you need. You don't have to be really good with a DSLR. Just put the darned thing on AUTO, and I can almost guarantee that 95% of the time, your shots will be perfect, especially if you use the flash for fill light and a slightly wide lens. In the meantime you will learn to use the other functions in the camera.
The mirror-less, 4/3s and P&Ss that everybody wants you to buy are great for them, but if you want a DSLR, then get a DSLR!
I suggest you get a Canon 5Ti or a 70D. The are both great cameras and the 70 will also take killer movies of your dogs.
If you could splurge all the way to $1799 for the new Canon 7Dmkll, there is not a dog in the world that can move fast enough to escape that cameras auto focus!! :lol:
Good luck
SS
Sep 29, 2014 00:30:02 #
burkphoto wrote:
Before you dive into the world of heavy, clunky, a... (show quote)
Couldn't agree with you more! I recently bought the very reasonably priced Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless, and I can't imagine a better camera in its price range for shooting animals. It has lightning fast autofocus, and can shoot 11 frames/second focusing each frame independently!! Absolutely stunning! The kit lens that came with it is fine, but there are some amazing Zeiss lenses to upgrade to. Go to YouTube and see some of the reviews on the camera and you will be impressed. It's lightweight, easy to handle, has totally automatic modes, but pretty much any manual option/override you could possibly want.
See: http://youtu.be/0-68Owv7Zt8
Sep 29, 2014 10:02:00 #
A possible problem with mirrorless cameras is that they use an electronic viewfinder (EVF) which generally do not follow fast moving subjects as well as a DSLR's optical viewfinder. I would check that out before buying one.
Sep 29, 2014 10:05:30 #
MarkD wrote:
A possible problem with mirrorless cameras is that they use an electronic viewfinder (EVF) which generally do not follow fast moving subjects as well as a DSLR's optical viewfinder. I would check that out before buying one.
They follow them just fine, it's the very short blackout in between shots that CAN (but not always) cause a problem. I don't find it to be a problem, but then again, I don't shoot lots of tiny BIF. Never had any issues with larger objects like cats and dogs, but they're also a bit more predictable.
Oct 1, 2014 19:46:21 #
Pepsiman wrote:
Blurry photos, 1. Do you know how to prefocus? 2. Do you hold your breath before you press the shutter button?
yes and yes every time
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