Thinking about buying a camera
10-14-2006, 11:24 PM
#22
Former Moderator
Originally Posted by Sfkn2,Oct 14 2006, 06:01 PM
Hm, this is a lot of info for me to process. Any links on where I can check out prices of the cameras online? Perhaps a special website that deals with only digital cameras and lenses?
Btw, most of the pics I like to take are macro shots and pictures at night (low light conditions), what type of lenses should I look at?
Btw, most of the pics I like to take are macro shots and pictures at night (low light conditions), what type of lenses should I look at?
DP Review
B&H Photo and Video
Beach Camera
You can do cheap macro or expensive macro..
Night shots you'll need a flash unless your talking about long exposer night shots..
10-17-2006, 10:03 PM
#29
Former Moderator
Originally Posted by floatingice,Oct 16 2006, 09:54 PM
I kind of like the top one...
It's never ending learning..
10-18-2006, 09:36 AM
#30
If I was starting out, and knew what I know now, and had $2500 to spend here are a couple of kit sets I would go with.
For Macro and low light I think this might be a good starting point.
Used 20D - $1000 or less
EF85 f1.8 - $380
EF17-40 f4 L - $600
Kenko extension tubes - $120
Good Tripod, CF cards
With the EF85 f1.8 you will be able to take photos of people in low light, parties, etc. You can use the extension tubes on the 85 for macro, and the 17-40 works well for wide angle macro as well. You can also use both of these lenses on your tripod for longer expouse night photography.
These are just some ideas. If you have more questions I can give you some more input. Like Mac said it is never ending learning.
Oh, I would also stay away from the EF-S 18-55 and the EF-S 17-85, to many issues. The 17-85 is ok, but it is way to expensive for the quality.
Justin
For Macro and low light I think this might be a good starting point.
Used 20D - $1000 or less
EF85 f1.8 - $380
EF17-40 f4 L - $600
Kenko extension tubes - $120
Good Tripod, CF cards
With the EF85 f1.8 you will be able to take photos of people in low light, parties, etc. You can use the extension tubes on the 85 for macro, and the 17-40 works well for wide angle macro as well. You can also use both of these lenses on your tripod for longer expouse night photography.
These are just some ideas. If you have more questions I can give you some more input. Like Mac said it is never ending learning.
Oh, I would also stay away from the EF-S 18-55 and the EF-S 17-85, to many issues. The 17-85 is ok, but it is way to expensive for the quality.
Justin