DSLR advice

Red__Zed · 05-05-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

grab a low aperature lens.... the 50/1.8 cannon lens was the best 100 dollars I ever spent ..... im sure nikon has a comparable lens... the crispness of the shots are incredible... also a tripod is a good investment...

and dslrtips.com

guys voice get to you but you will learn a lot

Yeah, a lens like that is my next purchase, once the prices come down a bit.

My tripod just showed up today

HKYStormFront · 05-05-2011, 02:59 PM

prices on that lens have only been going up, i got mine for $90 new a few years ago when i got into photography. now it's more :\

Parkerman · 05-05-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, a lens like that is my next purchase, once the prices come down a bit.

My tripod just showed up today

As I said, you should go with the Nikon 35mm 1.8 when you do decide to buy a new lens. The reason I suggest it over the 50mm 1.8 is that you can get it in AF-S, where as with the 50, you would have to get the 1.4 version which is near $500.

With the D3100 you have no focus motor in the camera, so all lenses if you want them to auto focus have to have an internal focusing motor.

Boost_lee · 05-06-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

My tripod just showed up today

What tripod did you go with, and how much did it run you?
I'm in the market for one too

HKYStormFront · 05-06-2011, 07:43 AM

keep an eye out on craigslist and photography forums for things for sale. i picked up a carbon fiber tripod that was normally $300 for $100 barely used

Westwood · 05-08-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Hey guys, I'm looking to pick up a DSLR in the next week or so, and was just hoping for some advice on what I should be looking at. I'm currently looking at a Canon T3, since my brother has an XSi that he has been pleased with, but was curious if you had any other recommendations.

I'm not planning on doing anything too serious in terms of shooting, and I'm not a terribly talented photographer, but I would like something that will turn out some decent quality pictures. I'm looking to spend less than $600 on the camera with a lens.

Thanks for the help.

The t3 is a great dslr!

Go for it you wont be disapointed at all its a Canon bro

EazyD · 05-09-2011, 09:31 AM

Girlfriend and I just bought a Canon T3i, coming from a rebel XS and XTi -- this thing is pretty awesome! It's got a swivel screen (for HD video, it's great) and triggers my 430EX-II speedlite flash wirelessly (camera acts as master). It also has some 'creative filters' for noobs who don't want to deal with Photoshop - vignettes, tiltshifting, fisheye --- they're are all built into the camera.

It takes XCSD cards which is a nice change from the compact flash cards I was used to -- most computers have a slot for SD unlike CF.

My 50mm f/1.4 is in the repair shop under warranty.. i Can't wait to get that back!! the 1.8 has been holding up for the time being, though.

some of the most recent photos on my flickr (link below) are from the T3i.

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

As I said, you should go with the Nikon 35mm 1.8 when you do decide to buy a new lens. The reason I suggest it over the 50mm 1.8 is that you can get it in AF-S, where as with the 50, you would have to get the 1.4 version which is near $500.

With the D3100 you have no focus motor in the camera, so all lenses if you want them to auto focus have to have an internal focusing motor.

I figured he was just referring to an effective 50mm lens. I'm getiing the 35mm

Also, I just noticed you were in Huntsville. I'm going to be moving down there at the end of June for work. Will be nice to have another Z around

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

What tripod did you go with, and how much did it run you?
I'm in the market for one too

I just bought a cheap-o generic one for now.

Cmike2780 · 05-11-2011, 10:35 PM

I bought a -Vanguard Alta+ Tripod with SBH-50 Ball Head for $140 at B&H. Great compact tripod pretty light. Not CF, still pretty light and sturdy. I love the ball head. You won't find a better one at this price range.

Parkerman · 05-12-2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I figured he was just referring to an effective 50mm lens. I'm getiing the 35mm

Also, I just noticed you were in Huntsville. I'm going to be moving down there at the end of June for work. Will be nice to have another Z around

Awesome man. Huntsville is a good place.

Red__Zed · 06-30-2011, 06:17 PM

Cmike2780 · 06-30-2011, 07:09 PM

^^ very nice.

HKYStormFront · 06-30-2011, 09:29 PM

love the cigars shot

chuckd05 · 07-01-2011, 01:44 PM

Love the shots dude. I see you got the low aperture Lens. Where were these taken ?

05-05-2011, 02:59 PM	#32 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	prices on that lens have only been going up, i got mine for $90 new a few years ago when i got into photography. now it's more :\ __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-06-2011, 07:43 AM	#35 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	keep an eye out on craigslist and photography forums for things for sale. i picked up a carbon fiber tripod that was normally $300 for $100 barely used __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-09-2011, 09:31 AM	#37 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Girlfriend and I just bought a Canon T3i, coming from a rebel XS and XTi -- this thing is pretty awesome! It's got a swivel screen (for HD video, it's great) and triggers my 430EX-II speedlite flash wirelessly (camera acts as master). It also has some 'creative filters' for noobs who don't want to deal with Photoshop - vignettes, tiltshifting, fisheye --- they're are all built into the camera. It takes XCSD cards which is a nice change from the compact flash cards I was used to -- most computers have a slot for SD unlike CF. My 50mm f/1.4 is in the repair shop under warranty.. i Can't wait to get that back!! the 1.8 has been holding up for the time being, though. some of the most recent photos on my flickr (link below) are from the T3i. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

05-11-2011, 10:35 PM	#40 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I bought a -Vanguard Alta+ Tripod with SBH-50 Ball Head for $140 at B&H. Great compact tripod pretty light. Not CF, still pretty light and sturdy. I love the ball head. You won't find a better one at this price range. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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06-30-2011, 07:09 PM	#43 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	^^ very nice. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-30-2011, 09:29 PM	#44 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	love the cigars shot __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-01-2011, 01:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Love the shots dude. I see you got the low aperture Lens. Where were these taken ? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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