I'm a noob's noob. Be gentle, it's my first time
Jan 19, 2018 11:18:56 #
Sreno
Loc: Northern Michigan
The necessity for food, clothing, and lodging prevented any serious study in photography. This site is fantastic and definitely seems to offer a jumping off point. Apologies in advance as I'm sure to ask a number of dumb questions, some of them more than once. On the flip side, I'd be happy to field any HVAC/R questions.
So this is the camera my wife bought for me (Christmas): Canon Rebel T6. Lenses 75-300 1:4-5.6 and 18-55. This is my first non-point and shoot camera. Questions: (1) Anyone have extensive experience with this camera?
(2) Is this a decent quality "1st" camera?
Please be honest. She's not a member here and so, no hurt feelings. Thank you in advance both for reading and replying.š
So this is the camera my wife bought for me (Christmas): Canon Rebel T6. Lenses 75-300 1:4-5.6 and 18-55. This is my first non-point and shoot camera. Questions: (1) Anyone have extensive experience with this camera?
(2) Is this a decent quality "1st" camera?
Please be honest. She's not a member here and so, no hurt feelings. Thank you in advance both for reading and replying.š
Jan 19, 2018 11:23:25 #
Sreno wrote:
The necessity for food, clothing, and lodging prev... (show quote)
Sreno, welcome to UHH. My feeling is every camera is a good camera in the hands of the person operating it.
You have some great tools to start capturing some awesome images.
Jan 19, 2018 11:33:55 #
I began with a Canon T3i about 6 years ago. If you click on the link to my Viewbug page at the bottom of this post, in my signature line, all of the posted pics were taken with a T3i which is a predecessor of your camera. With the right instruction and information about the exposure triangle, you will be able to take some great pics. In time you may want to upgrade your lenses, but those are the same 2 lenses I began with. Iād suggest you watch some of the free beginners videos at http://www.photographycourses.biz . Good luck
Walt
Walt
Jan 19, 2018 11:34:27 #
All DSLRs are good cameras in the hands of a talented user. Go out there and shoot till you drop. Remember, pixels are free.
Jan 19, 2018 11:40:09 #
I think she did pretty good for you, eventually you will probably want to add some lenses but wait to see what you will need for what you want to shoot, BTW I'm using a T4i and a T1i, Bob.
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Jan 19, 2018 11:41:18 #
Glad you're here and welcome to the world of photography. Here are a few suggestions. Study your camera, study the exposure triangle and composition. There are many videos on you tube which are very helpful. I also recommend visiting www.udemy.com. There are many excellent videos which have helped me immensely. Many are free and some are paid but they are on sale for cheap if you wait awhile. One I highly recommend is a course to move you from auto to manual. It's title is "Photography: Ditch Auto - Start Shooting in Manual" and it was FREE! So, you have a lot to learn but just eat that elephant one bite at a time and before you know it you will be surprised and pleased with the shots you can make. Good shooting to you!
Jan 19, 2018 11:46:29 #
I have a lot of experience with the T5, the predecessor to this and know people with a T6. It is a base DSLR, but a decent camera. Almost anything you can do with a much more expensive camera, can also be done with your T6. You will just need a little more work in order to do it. For a starter it is a good start.
The EF-S 18-55 IS lens is a base lens, but a pretty good lens all the same. That said, they get better after this. The EF 70-300 is also a good lens and fairly sharp. The downside is this kit lenses doesn't have image stabilization so it needs more caution when shooting with slow shutter speeds. Both lenses are slow but that isn't an insurmountable problem.
The EF-S 18-55 IS lens is a base lens, but a pretty good lens all the same. That said, they get better after this. The EF 70-300 is also a good lens and fairly sharp. The downside is this kit lenses doesn't have image stabilization so it needs more caution when shooting with slow shutter speeds. Both lenses are slow but that isn't an insurmountable problem.
Jan 19, 2018 11:46:49 #
Yes, the Canon Rebel series of AF cameras are very good and your wife's choice of lenses are also
good, allowing you a wide range from fairly wide-angle to longer telephoto. You can set it at "P"
to begin with if you wish, meaning the camera will set everything for you, but it would be a good
idea to study a photography book which explains f/stops & shutter speeds to learn the "basics".
Please compose your pictures through the viewfinder---that's what it's there for---and NOT the LCD screen which is used to check the results of what you have just been shooting. Holding the camera out in front of you to compose with the LCD screen is the most unstable way to hold any
camera and despite the Image Stabilization system in your lenses, that is probably not enough!
Good luck and enjoy your fine new Canon gear!
good, allowing you a wide range from fairly wide-angle to longer telephoto. You can set it at "P"
to begin with if you wish, meaning the camera will set everything for you, but it would be a good
idea to study a photography book which explains f/stops & shutter speeds to learn the "basics".
Please compose your pictures through the viewfinder---that's what it's there for---and NOT the LCD screen which is used to check the results of what you have just been shooting. Holding the camera out in front of you to compose with the LCD screen is the most unstable way to hold any
camera and despite the Image Stabilization system in your lenses, that is probably not enough!
Good luck and enjoy your fine new Canon gear!
Jan 19, 2018 11:48:02 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Sreno, welcome to UHH. My feeling is every camera is a good camera in the hands of the person operating it.
You have some great tools to start capturing some awesome images.
You have some great tools to start capturing some awesome images.
Yes, welcome. You're off to a good start. I believe you'll have a lot of fun learning to use the "bells and whistles" on your new toy. Editing is part of that fun. There's much to learn, and you'll find you're learning new things every day. This site holds a wealth of information and many people who will gladly help you on your journey.
Jan 19, 2018 11:48:41 #
Some "Kit" lenses have Image Stabilization while others don't. The "IS" is on your lens if yours
have this valuable feature.
have this valuable feature.
Jan 19, 2018 11:49:17 #
Welcome to the Hog Sreno, I started with a Canon T2i, So you have a good camera to start out with. What I did was used it on "Auto" to get familiar with the basic fit and feel so I didn't have to worry about all the different settings. Then I took it off of Auto and tried to learn as much as I could about each of the modes and just took pictures to see what they did. As Walt mentioned above, ther are tons of free videos about learning photography on the internet. Best advice I can give you is just get out there and shoot and learn.
Jan 19, 2018 11:53:31 #
Actually a very good choice to get you going. Spend the time and get to learn the new "tool" you have. I agree with other posts regarding adding new lenses, when the time is right and you don't feel the current lenses will capture what your inner creativity wants to see. Good luck and above all, have fun!
Jan 19, 2018 12:14:03 #
d3200prime wrote:
Glad you're here and welcome to the world of photo... (show quote)
I love your elephant quote. Also new to DSLR's, PS, and LR, and it can be quite overwhelming. I try to learn one new thing each day and to be happy with that. I love your analogy of eating the elephant one bite at a time. Thank you.
Jan 19, 2018 12:40:15 #
Welcome to the forum.
I'm a Canon/Nikon guy and am familiar with the Rebel T6 and both lenses.
The T6 is an excellent starter DSLR. Only problem with it is, if and when you get to know what you are doing and want to go farther, you will want to upgrade.
When you have decided what your photo interests are, you will probably want to upgrade your lenses. The 18-55 is a nice lens but the 75-300, although fine for a beginner, is one of Canon's bottom tier zooms.
Good luck, have fun and enjoy your new camera; they can be a lot of fun.
I'm a Canon/Nikon guy and am familiar with the Rebel T6 and both lenses.
The T6 is an excellent starter DSLR. Only problem with it is, if and when you get to know what you are doing and want to go farther, you will want to upgrade.
When you have decided what your photo interests are, you will probably want to upgrade your lenses. The 18-55 is a nice lens but the 75-300, although fine for a beginner, is one of Canon's bottom tier zooms.
Good luck, have fun and enjoy your new camera; they can be a lot of fun.
Jan 19, 2018 12:41:15 #
Welcome to the forum.
The camera should do well for you. Learn all you can about it and how it responds to how you operate it.
The camera should do well for you. Learn all you can about it and how it responds to how you operate it.
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