I am planning to purchase a DSLR.But I am a bit confused between canon T4iD and canon 60D.Please share your views and suggest me the best. And along with the DSLR which lens should I get 18-55m and 55-250mm or should I go with 18-135mm.Please come come with your experiences.
Let me preface this by saying, I like to print out the photos I take with my smartphone and stick them up on a corkboard or wall. I have generally printed my own photos at home. My current printer of choice is the Kodak ESP 7, with its low ink cost and multitudes of connectivity (pictbridge, usb, wifi, ethernet). It prints great photos as long as you pick decent paper and have enough ink in the cartridges. However recently, I feel like it is more expensive to run than printing out photos at...
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Okay, so I am looking to buy a camera for anywhere between $200-280. What do you guys think I should get? I was hoping to get something that could take really good pictures in the dark and when it was bright outside, something that could record in 1080p, something that could record audio very well along with video that had a good fps rate, something that had good zoom and megapixels and if ti had auto adjust that would be cool. Also if you guys could point out anything that is useful to have in...
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Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a mid-range to high-end DSLR, and I know absolutely nothing about the cameras, brands, or photography itself. Let me make this clear though, I will learn. I don't do anything halfway, so please don't be concerned about how advanced the devices may be, or how high the learning curve is. That said, what makes the difference when you folks purchase a camera? Are there reasons behind brand loyalties in this sector? How about lens ecosystems, how important are those?...
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What say y'all about the future of the Powershot G line? I had been expecting the launch/announcement back in September after passing on the G12. Now September has passed, I'm starting to wonder what happened.
If they do decide to continue the line (which I very much hope they do), I'm kinda hoping at the very least for the following features: - CMOS sensor - Electronic viewfinder - Better wide-angle (at least 24mm?) - Wider aperture (at leat f2.0?)
However, some noise is present even in moderately well-lit shots, but only really noticeable when the images are enlarged. The ability to zoom while recording video is a long-wished for feature in point and shoots. The motor has a slower, quieter mode of operation while recording. The image stabilization is also astonishingly good. I had a hard time taking blurry pictures when I tried. Haven't played with any of the specialty modes like smart shutter, high-speed burst or movie digest yet. A...
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I've met a number of random people in my trials, tribulations, and travels who happen to own a Canon S90 or S95 as their primary point and shoot camera. Whenever I find out they have that camera, I want to do a secret handshake, or fist bump or something with them. Something to let them know, "hey buddy, we're of the same kind!" I know there are people around here who have some issues with it. But for its portability and capabilities, it just can't be beat. They even fit...
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The digital age came and I put down my camera and was unhappy with point and shoots generally... but suffered through my first canon SD and then got excited about my second that shot 720p video... then i wanted to take pictures for real... my buddy sold me this and there were 3 things I miss but can live without. 1)Live view on the LCD 2)Video mode. Still a solid camera and god did I miss this form factor.
easy to use with so many setting for a Pro in compare to panasonic LX5 (i intent to buy it)..but i take S95 it is more compact and cheaper but not good quality for shooting clips of movie.. for a pro user looking for best quality image it is the best choice
I got it to fit easily in my pocket when I don't want to carry my SLR, but since I bought it in 2009-ish, phone cameras have really come close to the quality of this thing. To be fair though, this camera does shoot video and not just the 30 second mini clip you get on a lot of phones. --It's not HD though. I've had a lot of other cameras that lasted longer before becoming obsolete, but that is more the pace of the tech industry than Canon's fault. You could do worse that this...
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Haven't bought a camera since, but I definitely plan to. It took good quality photos but was definitely bulky. It also runs on AA batteries. Horrible battery life.
Just rooted my old IXUS 70 using the ROM from http://chdk.wikia.com - now my camera shoots RAW, and lets me zoom while shooting video! Awesome new features. Install is not for the feinthearted though, and may void the warranty. But hey, it's out of warranty anyway, right? Big ups to the CHDK guys.
I'm going to Sweden and Iceland this summer. I own the Nikon AW100 and plan on using it for most of my pictures and videos by purchasing another battery and bringing extra memory cards. I'm curious if I should invest in something like a Canon T3i. I've never had a DSLR and the size and cost of the thing scare me for taking on a two week vacation. I've had other point and shoots, but I like the AW100 for the durability. My questions are: 1. How hard is it to learn how to use the thing? How durable...
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I currently use an Olympus E-410 with three lenses and a flash unit. I do mostly air show and racing photography. I've recently been looking at the Canon EOS 60D and the Nikon D7000. Would it be a good idea to upgrade or should I stick with what I have?
I'm planning on buying a DSLR for the first time and I've chosen the T4i as my first camera for its obvious superiority with regards to filming than comparable DSLRs. My only concern now is which stock lens to shoot for, the 18-55mm or the 18-135mm. I wouldn't mind savings couple hundred bucks and from what I've read it would be relitively inexpensive for me to buy a longer range lens later on. Should I shell out a couple extra hundred dollars for the 18-135mm, or should I stick to the cheaper...
Well, to be frank, I am not a professional photographer. I just want to buy a good camera to take photos. Since I would like to memorize every second of beauty and touching moment. Those could happen on my way to office, on my way back home, when hanging out with friends and family, whenever I come into a new place. LOL~ any suggestions? Thanks~~
It's about time to look at a trade up from the original 5D to the MKii ... what do you think is a reasonable asking price if I'm trying to sell the old girl to make some money to fund the new purchase? It's in good condition - I've babied it over the last three years I've owned it. Three extra batteries ... all the stuff that came in the box, body only. Also, I totally understand I'm a generation behind, but given the price points, I'm happy to live in the lag.
I'm looking into getting my first DSLR and I'm trying to pick out which camera to go with. While features are nice, I don't need a surplus of camera features that I will never use. At this point, just enough features to take nice pics with, and to take advantage of what I do have.
Naturally, I'm looking at Nikon and Canon, but still am not sure which of those to go with. Any recommendations?
I'm not a professional photographer, but I am thoroughly enjoying taking photographs and have found the Canon 50mm f/1.4 to be a joy to use. I'm quite interested in the 85mm prime but the mid-range lens, the f/1.8 doesn't offer the same sort of aperture to be found on the 50mm. Is it worth the extra cash to go for the L series f/1.2 lens. Of course I'm sure that you'll get more than just a wider aperture, the glass quality must be excellent, but it is a big jump in price ($358 -> $2,049). I'd...
This is a long read. Feel free to respond to the title question without reading. My wife and I got an HP Photosmart C4795 something or the other that was on sale at Best Buy 2 years ago. It's the one with the gold/bronze trim and it uses HP 60 ink. It has been a headache from week 1 but, we hesitate to get something else in the same price range to be disappointed again. We are both in grad school, and need to print out papers, journal articles, scan articles, and copy forms. I liked that the HP...
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My lens broke and I have considered upgrading my Rebel XT with the Rebel T3 or possibly the T1i.
The standard kit lens 18-55, is around $150. The thing is the T3 but it's down to $420 on Amazon, a complete steal. I want to eventually move up to a more professional SLR but I am a senior in college with a very limited budget.
By quality, i mean actual *print* quality doesn't have to be great. I don't print often, and when I do print, its like a concert ticket or something that still requires paper proof. Ideally, I'd like a printer that is the size of the Neat Company's single document scanner. Even if it only printed black and one sheet at a time, then I could store it. So- does anyone have a good suggestion for something that exists now that is close? Hopefully under $100, but willing to pay a bit more than $100 if...
It's the time of year for picture and video taking. I'd love to hear how others, especially parents and hobbyists, set up their systems for uploading, editing, sharing, viewing, and backing up their photos and videos? I'm a little all over the place. I did recently buy a WD drive that will share my media across several computers and, ostensibly, over the web. I'm on Flickr and just started using Picasa Web Albums. I'm more interested in sharing and viewing than backing up. Are Flickr and Picasa...
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I've got a Nikon D40x currently from quite a number of years ago. Is it too outdated and should I start getting into photography by getting a new body first, or should I just get a few lenses to play around with first?
Hey guys, I'm looking to get a DSLR in the $600-700 price range for Christmas, and it's very important that it can take good 1080p videos. So now I don't know wether I should go for the Nikon D5100 or the Canon 600D. Of course shooting still images is also very important. Any recommendations?
So I walked into Best Buy all set to drop down some benjamins on a Nikon 3100; and the sales guy talked me right out of it... I want to make this into a serious hobby and he stared me clear from any beginner setup from BOTH Canon and Nikon. So... now i'm one confused shopper with a lot of research. Can you guys go down the list of the major difference on a high end DSLR like the Nikon D7000 and the the beginner setups from both top dogs, Canon and Nikon? Bare with my questions please. I know I...
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People have very different opinions on what the best all around lens is for a DSLR. What do you think? What lens would you choose if you could only have one? For myself, I'd go with a 50mm prime (80mm prime when converted to full frame), or Canon's 24-105mm L lens that I wish I owned (http://gdgt.com/canon/ef/24-105mm/f4l-is-usm/). I like using fixed focal lengths because it takes more thought and effort to compose a shot. Obviously using a zoom gives you a lot of added flexibility but I get most...
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Pretty sure I'm going to get the T2i, mostly for video recording. But now I'm torn between buying it with the 18-55mm kit lens, or buying the body and a 50mm 1.8 lens separately (as I've heard its great for video). Thoughts?
My old inexpensive Canon 8400F was a great scanner — flatbed for paper, negative holder for film, and it also had software that let it double as a copier. It only did 4800dpi, but that's enough for my needs.
But the drivers aren't Lion compatible, so I'm shopping for a replacement. And the major scanners like the Epson V700 are expensive, in the $500 range. Any bargains out there?
So I've been mulling over this for some time. My NEX-5, which is my only interchangeable-lens camera at the moment, is decent. It takes some good pictures in my limited hands, although I'm left often wanting a viewfinder for the sort of picture-taking I do use it for. And to be honest, the vast majority of my picture-taking is done by my compact cameras. So the Sony comes out for 'proper pictures' - such as they are - and I've started to think that I can probably tolerate a bigger camera without...
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