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Eileen
I'm planning to buy a Canon 400D dslr. I'm not really sure how to take care of it because this will be my first time buying a dslr. What accessories do I really need? Example the filter, lens hood etc. Thanks
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The accessories you really need are good lenses. Each lens need to have a lens hood. If you get a UV Protector filter for each lens, make sure you get ones that are multicoated. Another filter I recommend is a circular polarizer. Another accessory I recommend is a remote release cable. They make a wired and wireless version. I recommend the wired version since it doesn't require batteries. The last accessory I recommend is a tripod. Get a tripod made by Bogen/Manfrotto. Expect to pay about $150 for a good tripod.
A good flash is also nice to have. I say you need to get one that let's you have full manual control of it. Unfortunately, that's only a 580 EX II, 580 EX, and 550 EX in the Canon made flashes. The 430 EX II, 430 EX, and 420 EX are good
beginner type flashes, but they don't have the full manual controls.
There is a battery grip made for it. I like it, because it would help to balance the camera with some of the bigger lenses I use. It also allows me to shoot longer since it has room for two batteries. Even if you don't get the grip, an extra battery is nice to have. Extra memory cards and a card reader is also nice to have.
Of course, your probably going to want to get a bag to carry your gear in as well.
The accessories you really need are good lenses. Each lens need to have a lens hood. If you get a UV Protector filter for each lens, make sure you get ones that are multicoated. Another filter I recommend is a circular polarizer. Another accessory I recommend is a remote release cable. They make a wired and wireless version. I recommend the wired version since it doesn't require batteries. The last accessory I recommend is a tripod. Get a tripod made by Bogen/Manfrotto. Expect to pay about $150 for a good tripod.
A good flash is also nice to have. I say you need to get one that let's you have full manual control of it. Unfortunately, that's only a 580 EX II, 580 EX, and 550 EX in the Canon made flashes. The 430 EX II, 430 EX, and 420 EX are good
beginner type flashes, but they don't have the full manual controls.
There is a battery grip made for it. I like it, because it would help to balance the camera with some of the bigger lenses I use. It also allows me to shoot longer since it has room for two batteries. Even if you don't get the grip, an extra battery is nice to have. Extra memory cards and a card reader is also nice to have.
Of course, your probably going to want to get a bag to carry your gear in as well.
ive been doing so much research on SLR cameras, im a rookie, got any tips?
becca
need help! looking to buy a SLR camera. i really like the Nikon 10.2MP D3000. any tips would be of great help.
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Read, read, read! Too many people want better photos, but don't want to put the work in. I know because every single day people post questions about their dSLR they just purchased. They won't read the manual, read any photography articles, nothing.
So, be ready to put the work in, or just stick to your compact.
The work includes looking at Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, and maybe even Pentax and Oly even though they are now very small market share wise. Each brand is good for taking photos, but they each have little pros and cons. Learn what they are, it's all too long to post here. Every fanboy is going to tell you that they have a Nikon d3000 and love it! or I love! my Canon XSi or whatever, that won't do you any good.
Search the web, there are tons and tons of photographers sharing their knowledge for free, there are photography tutorials covering everything at all skill levels. Read up on what a dSLR is and isn't so you aren't shocked when you take your first photo and it's just kind of blah.
Owning a dSLR can end up being a serious commitment. You buy a little point and shoot and it's over. You buy a dSLR and who knows what you'll end up buying next. It could be a memory card or two, a tripod, flashes, strobes, LCD protector, a lens or two, software like photoshop elements or lightroom, a camera bag, it goes on and on. And don't forget to search the web for great looking photos. Seeing something amazing can really set off a spark you know? It can motivate you to try and recreate it, or figure it out, or better it. It's something that can really make you want to try and be a better photographer.
Oh yeah and read some more.
Good luck.
Read, read, read! Too many people want better photos, but don't want to put the work in. I know because every single day people post questions about their dSLR they just purchased. They won't read the manual, read any photography articles, nothing.
So, be ready to put the work in, or just stick to your compact.
The work includes looking at Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, and maybe even Pentax and Oly even though they are now very small market share wise. Each brand is good for taking photos, but they each have little pros and cons. Learn what they are, it's all too long to post here. Every fanboy is going to tell you that they have a Nikon d3000 and love it! or I love! my Canon XSi or whatever, that won't do you any good.
Search the web, there are tons and tons of photographers sharing their knowledge for free, there are photography tutorials covering everything at all skill levels. Read up on what a dSLR is and isn't so you aren't shocked when you take your first photo and it's just kind of blah.
Owning a dSLR can end up being a serious commitment. You buy a little point and shoot and it's over. You buy a dSLR and who knows what you'll end up buying next. It could be a memory card or two, a tripod, flashes, strobes, LCD protector, a lens or two, software like photoshop elements or lightroom, a camera bag, it goes on and on. And don't forget to search the web for great looking photos. Seeing something amazing can really set off a spark you know? It can motivate you to try and recreate it, or figure it out, or better it. It's something that can really make you want to try and be a better photographer.
Oh yeah and read some more.
Good luck.
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