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Post by nana2callie on Jul 30, 2014 13:49:29 GMT
I'm considering buying a DSLR to go with my point and shoot. Any advice? What made you decide to go from P&S to DSLR? Thanks,
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Jul 30, 2014 14:09:06 GMT
I still need to take classes but I bought a Canon Rebel T3I last year because we got a new puppy and I could NOT get good images. The shutter speed on my old camera was too slow and we saw this one on sale so we for it. Like I said, I am in NO way a photographer but I am now able to capture pictures like this without the huge blur. Honestly, my P&S wasn't very good so maybe I just needed that but I love my DSLR now!   |
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Post by robkaynel on Jul 30, 2014 14:35:13 GMT
I have a Canon as well & the biggest factor in my decision was that I could use the lenses from my Canon SLR camera. I also bought a point & shoot because the DLSR is too bulky sometimes.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 30, 2014 15:25:42 GMT
The lenses. I have a DD who is at a performing arts HS and a son on varsity football. I couldn't get good pics of them and have wanted to switch over for years. I do use my DSLR a lot, but also have a good P&S. I took only the P&S to Europe this spring and I was happy not to have the weight to carry around.
Plus, I got to get a Kelly Moore bag for my DSLR. That bag is so pretty!
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 30, 2014 15:58:28 GMT
I think a big misconception about cameras is that dslr somehow take "better" pictures. Yes, there are some obvious improvements over p&s, but it's more about learning photography and knowing how to take good photos versus the kind of camera. Frankly I get some awesome shots out of my iphone bcz I kno a little about light (the most important aspect of photography, imo!).
If you choose to go the dslr route, I recommend identifying what you most photograph and finding the specs that suite your needs. For me, I mostly wanted to photograph my nephew, his activities and travel. I started at the bottom end of Canon lines and read thru all the spec until I got to the Canon 60D which suited my needs. Same thing with lenses.
I probably researched for a good 2 or 3 months before I purchased. Read forums, reviews, watch tutorials, etc. Also consider renting, you can rent camera bodies as well as lenses at borrowlenses.com . I use them a lot and have had good experiences.
good luck!
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Post by Dani B. on Aug 3, 2014 3:54:45 GMT
I think a big misconception about cameras is that dslr somehow take "better" pictures. Yes, there are some obvious improvements over p&s, but it's more about learning photography and knowing how to take good photos versus the kind of camera. Frankly I get some awesome shots out of my iphone bcz I kno a little about light (the most important aspect of photography, imo!). If you choose to go the dslr route, I recommend identifying what you most photograph and finding the specs that suite your needs. For me, I mostly wanted to photograph my nephew, his activities and travel. I started at the bottom end of Canon lines and read thru all the spec until I got to the Canon 60D which suited my needs. Same thing with lenses. I probably researched for a good 2 or 3 months before I purchased. Read forums, reviews, watch tutorials, etc. Also consider renting, you can rent camera bodies as well as lenses at borrowlenses.com . I use them a lot and have had good experiences. good luck! I agree with you. Great advice. |
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Post by Sharon on Aug 3, 2014 13:41:02 GMT
I have a Canon too. I went with Canon because I already had lenses for my Canon SLR.
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doglover
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Post by doglover on Aug 3, 2014 14:37:39 GMT
I think the camera does matter.
When I flip through photos on my computer, I can almost always tell right away whether they were taken on my ps or my dslr. I have one of canon's best ps that shoots raw. It still doesn't compare.
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Post by chasity on Aug 6, 2014 23:40:12 GMT
The camera totally makes a difference once you have pushed yourself to the limits of that particular camera. What I mean by that is once you have figured out lighting, composition, etc. and find yourself needing better equipment to get tack sharp focus or gorgeous soft bokeh then you need to step up your equipment. I just moved from a Nikon D300 to the Nikon D700 and my photos are noticeably better even though my skill level is the same. But if you don't want to commit the time needed to learn to take your DSLR out of auto mode and shoot in manual then the DSLR is a waste of money in my opinion. I highly recommend Karen Russell's online photography workshop to teach all the fundamentals of photography including getting out of the auto mode before making the decision to invest in a DSLR. Her workshop sparked my love of photography which in turn made me fall in love with scrapbooking all over again.
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Aug 6, 2014 23:57:16 GMT
Well I use my DSLR in auto mode almost 95% and my photos are so much better than any point and shoot camera. I have active kids who are involved with sports and was tired of getting crappy photos. I have a Canon Rebel t4i that I love. Someday I'll learn to use all the bells and whistles.  |
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Post by chasity on Aug 7, 2014 1:41:38 GMT
Well I use my DSLR in auto mode almost 95% and my photos are so much better than any point and shoot camera. I have active kids who are involved with sports and was tired of getting crappy photos. I have a Canon Rebel t4i that I love. Someday I'll learn to use all the bells and whistles. Great point! Even on auto mode the DSLR will beat the point and shoot for capturing motion. If that's a big part of anyone's shooting then the DSLR would be a huge help. I remember the thought of shifting to manual sounded terrifying but Karen presented it in such a straightforward manner that it lowered the fear factor. I just remember saying to myself -what if I can't get this darn thing back into auto mode. LOL! If you ever decide to check out those bells and whistles take a look at her website - Snapshots of a Good Life. Her everyday photography is awesome to follow and inspires me to shoot more. |
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Post by chrispeas on Aug 7, 2014 4:22:18 GMT
I upgraded from my original Rebel to the T4i. I would love to take a photog class and learn how to use my camera other than in auto mode.
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