In reply to Post #2264
Thanks for the input mate. Excuse my ignorance as I am really hoping to learn a lot about the technical side of photography. So the camera you recommend on paper seems less camera than the other 2. Am I right in assuming as long as the camera body has a decent pixel count it's the lens that makes the difference to the image quality/end result? The pancake lens looks a good option..soo many choices!
Thanks for the input mate. Excuse my ignorance as I am really hoping to learn a lot about the technical side of photography. So the camera you recommend on paper seems less camera than the other 2. Am I right in assuming as long as the camera body has a decent pixel count it's the lens that makes the difference to the image quality/end result? The pancake lens looks a good option..soo many choices!
In reply to Post #2265
I've recently been looking for the same and by the sounds of it I have a similar level of understanding of cameras. I've decided on a used 650D and a STM kit for now. I'll see how the kit images come out first and then decide if I want a prime or not. The 650D is almost identical to the 700D (although 700D has slightly better low light performance) but around the lower price of the 600D. 600D has an older processor, no touch LCD and a few other differences. I've had a play with a 50mm prime a bloke has at work and it seems you have to have the camera a mile away from you for a self take. Not great in tight swims. I was finding used 650D bodies with low-ish shutter counts (around 1500) for around £260. Used 18-55 STM kits for around £65.
If you want new though, the 700D is the only one available from those three. I'm sure there might be some new grey market or american 650s (T4i) around if that doesn't bother you.
I've learnt a shed load from watching reviews of these three cameras and some of the equivalent Nikons on Youtube. Their worth a look.
Hope this helps.
I've recently been looking for the same and by the sounds of it I have a similar level of understanding of cameras. I've decided on a used 650D and a STM kit for now. I'll see how the kit images come out first and then decide if I want a prime or not. The 650D is almost identical to the 700D (although 700D has slightly better low light performance) but around the lower price of the 600D. 600D has an older processor, no touch LCD and a few other differences. I've had a play with a 50mm prime a bloke has at work and it seems you have to have the camera a mile away from you for a self take. Not great in tight swims. I was finding used 650D bodies with low-ish shutter counts (around 1500) for around £260. Used 18-55 STM kits for around £65.
If you want new though, the 700D is the only one available from those three. I'm sure there might be some new grey market or american 650s (T4i) around if that doesn't bother you.
I've learnt a shed load from watching reviews of these three cameras and some of the equivalent Nikons on Youtube. Their worth a look.
Hope this helps.
In reply to Post #2265
The 600/650/700d are all very capable cameras, touch screens in my opinion are not worth the extra, its definitely worth paying out for the best glass you can, people often say they need to upgrade cameras to get a better picture, and yes this is right in some cases, but generally the money is better spent on upgrading lenses rather than the cameras.
The 600/650/700d are all very capable cameras, touch screens in my opinion are not worth the extra, its definitely worth paying out for the best glass you can, people often say they need to upgrade cameras to get a better picture, and yes this is right in some cases, but generally the money is better spent on upgrading lenses rather than the cameras.
In reply to Post #2267
...generally the money is better spent on upgrading lenses rather than the cameras.
Good advice
A camera is only as good as the glass on the front of it.
...generally the money is better spent on upgrading lenses rather than the cameras.
Good advice
A camera is only as good as the glass on the front of it.
In reply to Post #1915
After some advice i own a cannon g6 but only ever use it on auto.A place i fish has very tight swim and is half boards half greenery the last 2 times i have caught decent fish my photos have been awful as half the light in half the shot has been dull the other half bright due to low early morning sun.Resulting pictures were awful 1 was a blur with over exposure i was told the other 1 end of fish dark .Obviously i am a noob do i need a external flash or would a better camera be a better option for someone who only uses auto also night shots are not great either
After some advice i own a cannon g6 but only ever use it on auto.A place i fish has very tight swim and is half boards half greenery the last 2 times i have caught decent fish my photos have been awful as half the light in half the shot has been dull the other half bright due to low early morning sun.Resulting pictures were awful 1 was a blur with over exposure i was told the other 1 end of fish dark .Obviously i am a noob do i need a external flash or would a better camera be a better option for someone who only uses auto also night shots are not great either
In reply to Post #2269
I think it depends on........in 30 years time do you want a good photo of what you caught today, I would get a good second hand DSLR and a half decent flash, but till then experiment with what you have now, I would be tempted to use the flash even on a sunny day (as infill) make notes and keep records of what you do, before digital I would put a NUMBER in the shot and on a note pad put what I did in that photo with that number, settings/distance/clouds/sun etc, can pick up a used camera for about £100-£130 and a flash for about £40 or £50, good luck and be patient
BTW how are you replying to a post 4 years ago that doesn't exist?
I think it depends on........in 30 years time do you want a good photo of what you caught today, I would get a good second hand DSLR and a half decent flash, but till then experiment with what you have now, I would be tempted to use the flash even on a sunny day (as infill) make notes and keep records of what you do, before digital I would put a NUMBER in the shot and on a note pad put what I did in that photo with that number, settings/distance/clouds/sun etc, can pick up a used camera for about £100-£130 and a flash for about £40 or £50, good luck and be patient
BTW how are you replying to a post 4 years ago that doesn't exist?
In reply to Post #2269
A flash will help a lot to fill the shadows, for ease of use you want one canon ttl compatable, and with a decent output
Something like a yongnuo 500 would fit the bill, but they're huge on small cameras
This flash is the same size, the camera probably twice the size of yours and half the size of a basic dslr.
I have a nissin i40 which is a better match with smaller cameras but given the cost you'd be better off getting a cheaper flash and better camera
A flash will help a lot to fill the shadows, for ease of use you want one canon ttl compatable, and with a decent output
Something like a yongnuo 500 would fit the bill, but they're huge on small cameras
This flash is the same size, the camera probably twice the size of yours and half the size of a basic dslr.
I have a nissin i40 which is a better match with smaller cameras but given the cost you'd be better off getting a cheaper flash and better camera
In reply to Post #1915
Hi fellas
Anyone recommend a decent lens for self takes in all conditions
I've just purchased a Nikon d750 and was thinking of a Nikon f/1.8g 50mm prime lens
Anyone use one of these?
Hi fellas
Anyone recommend a decent lens for self takes in all conditions
I've just purchased a Nikon d750 and was thinking of a Nikon f/1.8g 50mm prime lens
Anyone use one of these?
In reply to Post #2272
It deserves better
I nearly bought the same camera with the sigma 50mm art lens, which is an awesome combo, too good for me, and too big for me to lug around like I do with my m43 kit.
It deserves better
I nearly bought the same camera with the sigma 50mm art lens, which is an awesome combo, too good for me, and too big for me to lug around like I do with my m43 kit.
In reply to Post #2273
I already have a Sigma 24-105mm art lens but its a little bulky and heavy (and expensive) to use for trophy shots
I already have a Sigma 24-105mm art lens but its a little bulky and heavy (and expensive) to use for trophy shots
In reply to Post #2272
I use the 1.4 on my 750, lovely lens, 1.8 is ideal, don't want to be much under 2.8 for trophy shots as the DoF is too small.
I use the 1.4 on my 750, lovely lens, 1.8 is ideal, don't want to be much under 2.8 for trophy shots as the DoF is too small.
In reply to Post #2248
I know it may be a bit late, but have you tried covering the eyepiece on long exposures? light hits the sensor through that as well.
I know it may be a bit late, but have you tried covering the eyepiece on long exposures? light hits the sensor through that as well.
In reply to Post #2276
No it was the filter, my camera is mirrorless so light leaks aren't an issue.
I tried a few options and the cheap srb photographic one had the best colours, I'm now looking at the square filters from srb and cokin
Not sure whether to start with hard or soft grads, also whether auto focus works properly with linear polarisers
No it was the filter, my camera is mirrorless so light leaks aren't an issue.
I tried a few options and the cheap srb photographic one had the best colours, I'm now looking at the square filters from srb and cokin
Not sure whether to start with hard or soft grads, also whether auto focus works properly with linear polarisers
Hi guys.
Mrs just bought a cannon eos 80d.
Looking at buying her a memory card for this.
What would the best options be here?
Many thanks.
Mrs just bought a cannon eos 80d.
Looking at buying her a memory card for this.
What would the best options be here?
Many thanks.
Highly unusual visitor to my garden this morning. We love pheasant but I could never bring myself to shoot such a beautiful creature.
