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| 17 Mar 10, 11:28 AM tanken UK(NR), 2 yrs   |
Well, 'obsolete' bodies can still take good photos if you look after them well and although you may not have the latest multi mega pixel super low light camera it is still possible to express your artistic impulses or whatever 'Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather' - Velvet Underground | |
| 17 Mar 10, 12:04 PM silver_lotus UK(CB), 3 yrs |
I'd agree that camera bodies are likely to change quite a lot in the near future.. (friends working in the sensor world are talking about hi def cameras for phones in 18 months FFS!) Money spent on a good lens is well spent. Most digital SLRs have a 'magnification factor' or 'cropping factor' of say 1.6 due to the size of the sensor which means your 50mm 'standard' lens becomes effectively an 80mm telephoto, and the 35mm 'wide angle' is then a 50mm, so bear that in mind when picking your first lens. Have a look through the camera to get a better idea of what you need to take an indoor room shot.
As long as you can get 6 MPix or more it won't really matter up to A4 size, and MPix aren't the deciding factor anyway, its the camera's image processing that is the issue, and something called (I kid you not) 'throat width'
'To Oblivion, and beyond!' | |
| 17 Mar 10, 2:06 PM shibari_mike UK(IG), 3 yrs |
Thanks to everyone for their advice, it's all been duly noted! A wise-man once told me never to trust anything a wise-man tells you. | |
| 17 Mar 10, 7:30 PM pod333 UK(DD), 6 yrs |
To add my own advice: Firstly I agree with most of what has been said, the choice of Nikon or Canon is one of preference if, as in your case, you have no system of accessories to consider. Secondly ignore the megapixel value, concentrate on getting a camera with useful controls and in decent nick. Older bodies are fine, though I would check you can shoot in 'raw' mode for better post-processing of the images. Thirdly if you do interior shots like in a club, an external flash gun is a good investment. Again, check compatibility with your chosen body first, but 2nd hand is fine. Fourthly you can spend a lot on lenses and never quite feel you have the ideal one... If you are doing stuff on the hoof, get a medium zoom of 20-70mm-ish. The wider aperture the better, but cost becomes serious then. I have a Sigma 28-70mm F/2.8 that is good, so don't feel it has to be the body-makers choice. If you want to do studio work, then get something like the Nikon 50mm F/1.8 as its cheap, on an affordable (i.e. not full-frame) body is around the 'ideal' portrait focal length, and the wide aperture allows you to play with depth of field. You can 'zoom' be moving closer or further from the model! Finally, I would advise a trip to Grays of Westminster in London if you have any inkling to buy Nikon: they are great to deal with and also do a range of 2nd hand stuff in good guaranteed condition. People commonly use statistics like a drunk uses a lamp post, for support rather than illumination. | |
| 18 Mar 10, 9:31 AM Bubbles_2 UK(E), 6 yrs |
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| 18 Mar 10, 9:40 AM BowJest UK(SS), 7 yrs |
i didnt bother getting a digital slr but kept my haslbad and got a 98 quid flip digital camera from tesco, 2 hours worth of moveing vid and can lift stills off the vids, brill definition and ideal for pervy use | |
| 18 Mar 10, 4:11 PM Jay_kes UK(S), 10 yrs |
I agree with most of that too :o) Don't worry about the age of the camera, as long as it's in good condition. It is only a light tight box! I especially agree re not worrying about how many mega pixels it has. Mine is a 6.3 and I've got some nice 2 metre prints from it! Check how the camera feels in your hand BEFORE you buy it! That and a little research to get the camera that suits what you want to do with it, will pay huge dividends. Don't assume that just because someone else gets good results and loves a particular camera, that it is right for you. A good rule of thumb is, never spend more than one third of your budget on the camera body. If buying second hand, see what a new one is like first, camera or body, that will give you a benchmark when checking out the 2nd hand stuff. Take your time! Consider how your budget will cope with the various makes in the future. Most photographers tend to stick with one make. |
