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Noob DSLR buying advice
- Thread starter Harpham
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jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Doh!! You know what I mean
Just been watching some reviews of both on youtube. Swaying towards the Canon after seeing them both in action. Even more so as today I found that my sister-in-law actually has a Canon, so id be able to use her many lenses and stuff
Another reason to get a canon then! dont forget to reserve it online to get the online price in store. Reserve them both separately and just go with the one you want on the day.
I recommend this for a decent cheap small tripod, ideal for low car shots:
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=110655
Ahh good stuff. Didnt think about reserving online, never mind doing it for both lol. Quite a good thing to do.
And cheers for the heads up on the tripod. Cheap and cheerful is what I like to see
Yup, know exactly what you mean. I may have a tripod from the sister-in-law to have, im sure that will be damn good quality, seeing as the rest of her equipment is, so this may not be an issue.
The one Mike. (yeah, you heard right, MikeDOT, not Jenic) mentioned seems alright for the price though. Will do me for the odd shoot of the car.
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
lol at all the dot stuff.
I agree with danny but I'm really impressed by my little camlink. Its close to the floor due to its low height so lowers the centre of gravity, less chance of blowing over, plus i'm not man enough to go out and take pics when its windy
Would I put a long lens on it? maybe not
I agree with danny but I'm really impressed by my little camlink. Its close to the floor due to its low height so lowers the centre of gravity, less chance of blowing over, plus i'm not man enough to go out and take pics when its windy
Would I put a long lens on it? maybe not
Took the plunge today and bought a Canon 500D, with 8gb memory card, UV filter, carry bag and screen protector.
Heres the kicker though, they didnt have any screen protectors in stock. But, for some reason, I think another member of staff used the computer beforehand, I got a Mini Digital Activity Camera, worth £50, absolutely free. So instead of a £2 screen protector, I get a £50 camera haha.
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80173/show.html That one.
Not sure whether to keep it and use when I go on track, or sell on
Also got aload of free prints aswell, dont know whether that is the norm though.
Let the major wh0rage commence. Seems amazing up to yet, but it's going to take a while for me to get used to lol.
Thanks for all the input guys. Know it must be annoying listening to my shite.
Heres the kicker though, they didnt have any screen protectors in stock. But, for some reason, I think another member of staff used the computer beforehand, I got a Mini Digital Activity Camera, worth £50, absolutely free. So instead of a £2 screen protector, I get a £50 camera haha.
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80173/show.html That one.
Not sure whether to keep it and use when I go on track, or sell on
Also got aload of free prints aswell, dont know whether that is the norm though.
Let the major wh0rage commence. Seems amazing up to yet, but it's going to take a while for me to get used to lol.
Thanks for all the input guys. Know it must be annoying listening to my shite.
Yes it is.. Very ...
Now p**s off to the postal orofice and send me that free camera for all my advice.
Now p**s off to the postal orofice and send me that free camera for all my advice.
I had a play with the Nikon D5000 aswell, but just didnt feel as good. The fact that my sis-in-law has aload of Canon kit aswell kind of sold it to me.
Can I send you an e-hug instead?
(I do really appreciate your input btw. Helped me out alot matey)
Took the plunge today and bought a Canon 500D, with 8gb memory card, UV filter, carry bag and screen protector.
Heres the kicker though, they didnt have any screen protectors in stock. But, for some reason, I think another member of staff used the computer beforehand, I got a Mini Digital Activity Camera, worth £50, absolutely free. So instead of a £2 screen protector, I get a £50 camera haha.
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80173/show.html That one.
Not sure whether to keep it and use when I go on track, or sell on
Also got aload of free prints aswell, dont know whether that is the norm though.
Let the major wh0rage commence. Seems amazing up to yet, but it's going to take a while for me to get used to lol.
Thanks for all the input guys. Know it must be annoying listening to my shite.
Next on the list - 50mm f1.8. The End.
I had a play with the Nikon D5000 aswell, but just didnt feel as good. The fact that my sis-in-law has aload of Canon kit aswell kind of sold it to me.
Can I send you an e-hug instead?
(I do really appreciate your input btw. Helped me out alot matey)
No hugs. Hugs are for girls. Unless you are a girl ? Pics ?
Congrats anyway .. Canon FTW.
50mm f1.8 + Sigma 10-20mm .. a decent bag (I've got a lowepro swing round under belly one which is ace for being out and about!) and you're away... well, until buyinglotsoflensesandflashesanditherkit-itis kicks in.
Enjoy !
*awaits many annoying threads along the lines of "all my pictures are dark" and "I've heard of lens caps but I've never taken mine off"*
Lol. No im a boy, but I like to give out some man love x
Dont get me started on more lenses already lol... Ive had a good ol' play with it now im home. Some of the pics are quality (to what im used to, anyway). Im just using the pre-set things atm though (landscape, close up etc), havent tried messing around with the settings myself yet. This will definitely keep me going for a while!
Just got to sort out the photo editing side of things. The camera came with some Canon software for this, but im yet to have a play about with that to see if it's any good.
And dont worry, you can count one thread off the list of 'stupid threads' that I will be making in the coming months... I've found the lens cap and successfully taken it off (and put back on)
xDont get me started on more lenses already lol... Ive had a good ol' play with it now im home. Some of the pics are quality (to what im used to, anyway). Im just using the pre-set things atm though (landscape, close up etc), havent tried messing around with the settings myself yet. This will definitely keep me going for a while!
Just got to sort out the photo editing side of things. The camera came with some Canon software for this, but im yet to have a play about with that to see if it's any good.
And dont worry, you can count one thread off the list of 'stupid threads' that I will be making in the coming months... I've found the lens cap and successfully taken it off (and put back on)
jenic
ClioSport Club Member
Excellent choice mate :approve:
When Greg gets his new camera we are planning a little geeky photo/video meet so come to that!
You have a mac yes? If your after the latest photoshop (which will process raws from your 500d) then drop me a pm and i'll dig out a spare licence
When Greg gets his new camera we are planning a little geeky photo/video meet so come to that!
You have a mac yes? If your after the latest photoshop (which will process raws from your 500d) then drop me a pm and i'll dig out a spare licence
Excellent choice mate :approve:
When Greg gets his new camera we are planning a little geeky photo/video meet so come to that!
You have a mac yes? If your after the latest photoshop (which will process raws from your 500d) then drop me a pm and i'll dig out a spare licence
Sounds great, will give me chance to get advice from all you camera whores and get some sexy pics of the Clios
Keep me posted about that matey!And yes, that would be great. PM incoming!
Don't bother with the Canon software. Throw them at iPhoto (or get Aperture for about £45 in the app market thing).
Did you put photos in there ? Or just look at it and go "okaaaay... now whut ?" :rasp:
Lol yes!! Had a quick go with a couple of tools and that.
I obviously havent used it to its full ability
Ill give it a whirl when I transfer some pics.Downloaded a trial version of Aperture, as a Photoshop trial wasn't working right (said my trial was up straight away and wouldnt let me try it out :S ). See whether its good enough for my use.
Btw, the mini digital camera recorder thing I got yesterday is going up for sale I think, so if you want it, PM me and ill sort something out for the peeps that helped me out in this thread
Btw, the mini digital camera recorder thing I got yesterday is going up for sale I think, so if you want it, PM me and ill sort something out for the peeps that helped me out in this thread
Just had a play on Lightroom 3 at editing some pics. Heres one that I robbed of my car off JimWD when it was at his for a detailing session:
Before
Original by Harpham y0, on Flickr
After
Edited Version by Harpham y0, on Flickr
It's not going to be the best edit in the world, but I was just having a play about with the different settings/options to see what it was capable of etc. Seems pretty good for a noobish person like me.
Before
Original by Harpham y0, on Flickr
After
Edited Version by Harpham y0, on Flickr
It's not going to be the best edit in the world, but I was just having a play about with the different settings/options to see what it was capable of etc. Seems pretty good for a noobish person like me.
Been taking a few photos over the past couple of days. Let me know what you think. Advice on what needs improving etc?!
Im quite impressed, considering I know nothing about photography.
IMG_0014 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Thanks.
Im quite impressed, considering I know nothing about photography.
IMG_0014 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
MOAR WHORING by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Thanks.
R26
It's quite hard to give advice on what to improve on close detail shots like that.
What area in photography do you want to improve?
What area in photography do you want to improve?
Im just new to the whole thing and dont really have any knowledge about photography, so any general tips, advice or any sort of feedback would be appreciated.
At the moment, ive only done the close ups as the car has just been sat on my drive.
Tonight, I plan to go and take some pics of the whole car in an underground car park, so will probably have more feedback for those tbh.
At the moment, ive only done the close ups as the car has just been sat on my drive.
Tonight, I plan to go and take some pics of the whole car in an underground car park, so will probably have more feedback for those tbh.
R26
That would be easier to critique
Have fun!
Have fun!
Pics down in the underground car park last night didnt go as to plan... Definately need my tripod to hurry up and be delivered. Alot of shots came out slighty blurred or not detailed enough. Will be trying again when I have the Tripod.
One that I took last night:
IMG_0112 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Tried a time lapse aswell of just 5 seconds, to see what it is like:
IMG_0127 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Then WillCS197 turned up for a few pictures aswell of his 197, but then some prick of a security guard kicked us out. His reason: "Im the site manager (asif you'd be working on a Saturday night) and 'YOU PEOPLE' cause too much trouble. You're not aloud to take pictures in here". Idiot!
Also, took a few of the girlfriends animals last night, which were also all in low light. One of the rabbit running (changed the shutter speed to 1/250?):
IMG_0171 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
One that I took last night:
IMG_0112 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Tried a time lapse aswell of just 5 seconds, to see what it is like:
IMG_0127 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
Then WillCS197 turned up for a few pictures aswell of his 197, but then some prick of a security guard kicked us out. His reason: "Im the site manager (asif you'd be working on a Saturday night) and 'YOU PEOPLE' cause too much trouble. You're not aloud to take pictures in here". Idiot!
Also, took a few of the girlfriends animals last night, which were also all in low light. One of the rabbit running (changed the shutter speed to 1/250?):
IMG_0171 by Harpham y0, on Flickr
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R26
Yeh get a tripod, also change the white balance so you don't have that horrid orange light.
Tripod should be coming some time next week, hopefully
Like this:
Night Shot by Harpham y0, on Flickr
(Obviously a s**t photo, but just testing the white balance to demonstrate what you mean)
Like this:
Night Shot by Harpham y0, on Flickr
(Obviously a s**t photo, but just testing the white balance to demonstrate what you mean)
R26
Yeh thats better. What did you do to change that? Did you shoot in RAW?
Fiesta ST-3
Agree with Dan Plus my comment on FB. Not bad for having a camera a month if that.
Here was my effort. Still no perfect.
Renaultsport Clio 172 by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
Plus my comment on FB. Not bad for having a camera a month if that.Here was my effort. Still no perfect.
Renaultsport Clio 172 by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
On Lightroom, I used the preset of "White Balance", put that to "Auto" and then played about with the "Temperature" levels.
No, I think I am just shooting as JPEG atm?! Whatever is the standard setting, whilst I get used to everything and how things work.
Is the photo of the Rabbit ok btw?
EDIT: Cheers Scott. That's a good pic. Ill be having another go once the tripod is here in a more open location like that, rather than being in an underground car park again.
No, I think I am just shooting as JPEG atm?! Whatever is the standard setting, whilst I get used to everything and how things work.
Is the photo of the Rabbit ok btw?
EDIT: Cheers Scott. That's a good pic. Ill be having another go once the tripod is here in a more open location like that, rather than being in an underground car park again.
Don't mess about with the shutter speed. Just change the Av to as low as it'll go and let the camera work the rest out. If the rabbit was moving at about 120mph in daylight, you might have been lucky
Don't take night shots with out a tripod. Anything slower than ~1/10 will be blurry without one unless you've the stability of a sniper. :rasp:
If only someone had written a tutorial on this subject huh ?
White balance.. unless there's something in the shot you know is white, just drag the slider down to cool it off. Put your shots there to 2500K and see what happens
On a positive note - the close up shots are great .. unless you were trying to get a shot of the whole car haha
Don't take night shots with out a tripod. Anything slower than ~1/10 will be blurry without one unless you've the stability of a sniper. :rasp:
If only someone had written a tutorial on this subject huh ?
White balance.. unless there's something in the shot you know is white, just drag the slider down to cool it off. Put your shots there to 2500K and see what happens
On a positive note - the close up shots are great .. unless you were trying to get a shot of the whole car haha
