Can I take my camera bag, a purse and a carryon piece of luggage on the plane with me?

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van

I don't want to check my camera bag.

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Yes, you can. In fact I traveled from Phoenix to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago to a Canon camera conferece. In my camera bag I was carrying a Canon 5d mkii, a Canon 180mm Macro lens, and a Canon 24-70mm 2.8 lens. A grand total of around $6000 in equipment. Never once did security give me any trouble in either direction to or from SF. In SF they had signs posted saying that the x-rays are safe for digital cameras, and the only issue occording to the signs is that x-rays may degrade high ISO film. If I remember right ISO film of greater than 400 may cause problems.

What is the biggest hiking bag that i can take onto an airplane?

sagara

mostly used for 1 night hikes with a huge camera (4x5 camera + lens + accessories = 6 kg)

im hoping to modify a hiking bag so that i can carry essentials too, other than my camera.

The bag should have some kind of hiking pole strap bigenough for my tripod if need bee (about the size of 3 hiking poles)

sleepingbag + tent + food + water

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If you mean as checked luggage then none of that will be a problem.

If you mean as carry-on, the largest bag you can take would be about the size of a small backpack.

Not all airlines have the same baggage policies, but this is typical:

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/index.jsp

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I have a canon rebel Xsi and I want to upgrade my camera.?

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Melanie R

I have a EF 23=70mm f/2.8L lens. I am not a professional I just enjoy taking pictures. I want to take portrait pictures of my grand kids and outdoor flowers and birds and such. I have looked at canon 7D and 5D mark II. What is the best camera for my needs. I want my pictures to look good.

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Probably not what you want to hear, but....IMO, photography is roughly 70% photographer skill/experience, 20% lens quality, and 10% camera body.

The XSi is a decent camera and you have a nice lens on it. What is it that you are not happy with on the photos? Could you post some samples on Flickr or someplace? That way the people here might be able to offer some good advice to help.

Have you taken any photography classes? How long have you been using this camera? On auto or manual?

Which is a better outdoor 3 pm to sunset canon portrait lens?

andy y

Here is my current gear, Canon 7d, 24-105L, 580ex II, 2 flex 5ttl, 24x24 softbox/stand. I am looking for a portrait lens. Should I go with the 70-200mm 2.8 II , 85mm 1.2, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 ?

Thanks

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50mm 1.2 stopped down to 1.8 it gives minimal optical distortion at this focal length and has ud elements to reduce aberrations. Also use slow shutter speed like 1/40

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How well is the Sony A350x camera. This is my first dslr camera. Would i regret purchasing this camera.?

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k r

I read lots of bad reviews on the sony A350X dslr camera. would like to know. Is it a good camera. I am in the process of purchasing the camera. Should i look into the cannon line instead. I take a lot of pictures with low light and far away. I dont want to get stuck with a camera that doesnt work well.

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It is o.k. but I would recommend Canon or Nikon. You have a much better selection of top quality lenses than with Sony. The other thing is that Canon and Nikon are camera companies. This is all they do and are the choice of pros and serious amateurs.
Go to a good camera store and play around with the different models and see which feels best to you.

As far as low light photography this depends on the lens and the ISO used. The camera body wont make a difference.
The best lenses will have the lowest F number. F1.4, F1.8 or F2.8. These lenses are very expensive though.
The higher the ISO the more sensitive to light the sensor is. In low light you will have to boost the ISO in order to get a fast enough shutter speed.
You will also need a tripod

Photography tips for a dark lit environment with moving figures?

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I own a Canon 60D DSLR camera and I need to take photos for an upcoming school dance. I would like these photos to cone out as best as possible, but because of the situation, I need tips on how to set up the settings in my camera for the best results.
The dance is very active, and there many moving figures around multicolored/flashing lights in a dark environment.
What settings would help me get the pictures clear, crisp, and not blurry? How would I get the photos to come out with

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First, forget about using your camera's built-in flash except for pictures of individuals or small groups and if you do use it in those situations you'll need to diffuse the flash.

Second, if you can afford either the Canon EF 28mm f1.8 or EF 35mm f2.0 then buy the one you like best after trying them at your local camera store. If you can't afford to buy a new lens then ask if you can rent one. Trying to use the slow, variable aperture zoom lens that came with your camera is going to require a very high ISO so a faster prime lens like the 28mm or 35mm will allow a lower ISO which means reduced digital noise and better image quality. You'll still need a high ISO such as 1600 even with an f1.8 or f2.0 prime lens to achieve a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur caused by subject motion or camera movement. Since the lenses I'm suggesting are prime lenses with no zoom you'll have to "zoom" with your feet - take a few steps closer to get less in the scene, take a few steps back to get more in the scene. That's how we "zoomed" before zoom lenses were invented.

Third, use your camera's Spot metering setting so the camera's meter isn't trying to calculate exposure for the entire scene. Here are a couple of articles on using spot metering:

http://spotmetering.com/spwhy.htm

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/28/when-to-use-spot-metering

The idea is to meter only your subject(s) and let the background go dark.

As I said earlier, if you decide to use your camera's built-in flash in some situations it will need to be diffused. You can use a piece of tissue or thin white cloth or the "Puffer" from Gary Fong.
http://www.garyfongestore.com/featured-products/puffer-pop-up-flash-diffuser.html Using the flash without some sort of diffusion results in harsh lighting which is not very flattering.

From this review it appears that your camera does fairly well at high ISO values but I still recommend one of the 2 fast prime lenses previously referenced.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E60D/E60DA.HTM

Good luck and hope you share some of your results.

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What is the best digital SLR camera or Interchangeable lens camera?

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David

I'm a beginner looking into some cameras. I want a camera that has a lot of room to grow with and isn't necessarily the most expensive nor the cheapest on the market. I am also stuck in between getting a DSLR or Interchangeable lens camera. I'm looking at the Sony NEX 5N, NEX 7, Nikon V1, among some other Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras.

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The "best"? Nikon D4 or Canon 1D X

The best entry level dSLR would be the Nikon D3200 or Canon 1100D

If you want a smaller camera with interchangeable lenses then the Nikon V1 would be better than the J1

Can you use Nikon lenses for film cameras on your digital camera?

Christina

I was told that Nikon digital camera lenses are interchangeable with Nikon film camera lenses...the difference being that lenses made for the film cameras cost significantly less than those made for the digital cameras. Does anyone know if you this is true?

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Yes...and no.
There's a chart here to show what works....

http://www.nikonians.org/nikon/slr-lens.html

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IS the HD video on the Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i the same as the 7D ?

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HandsomeFr

I'm really only interested in the HD video, specifically what it can do at 24fps for the artsier look... What are the main differences in video between the 2 cameras? Thanks!
Better why....??? I need specifics please!

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Canon EOS Rebel T2i
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJHQ?ie=UTF8&tag=0610-20

Review: I'm a frequent upgrader and loyal Canon fan. I traded up from an XSi last year to the T1i, and now this year to the T2i. I was within days of ordering the 7D until they announced the T2i, with all the features I wanted from the 7D at half the cost. I immediately pre-ordered the T2i and have been having some fun with it over the last 24 hours. The verdict so far? I am in love with this SLR.

I believe the last few iterations in the Rebel series have been comparable in quality. The T2i shares much of the same pros and cons with its predecessors, and ultimately, not too much has really changed. That said, the very minor things that did change were huge to me. I'm big into video, which is what got me looking into the 7D. Both the 7D and the T2i have the stereo audio input jack. My T1i just had the built-in mono mic which was unacceptable for someone who is doing more than home videos with this camera. So that feature, along with full manual control of video recording (not available in T1i), and 1080/24p (and 30p if that's your preference) makes this a common sense upgrade if you're serious about video. 720p/60 is also really cool for the silky smooth framerate, although I personally find the movie-like feel of 24p video best.

As for what the camera is really made for, still photography, it is still the king at (in the mid-entry-level DSLR class). 18 megapixels really, truly is more than any person really needs. My XSi from a couple years back met all my needs with 12mp, however, 18 creates for even better bragging rights to the general public. "How many megapixies is that thingy? Eighteen? OMG! You are such a pro!" Anyway, back on track now. The noise levels in most photos I've taken are pretty decent for 18 megapixels. It's comparable to the noise on the 15MP T1i from what I've experienced so far. 6400 ISO is now a default option instead of an expanded setting (12800 ISO still is), which is nice to have, though you'll hopefully never have to use it.

The kit lens is of course the same old 18-55 I've bought practically 5 times over now. A great budget lens and excellent value, but I absolutely can't go back to using it after buying some of the better lenses Canon has to offer. If the money's there, you will not regret investing another few hundred dollars some better glass. Otherwise, the 18-55 is a great lens to start out with.

Only major complaint I have is the white balance in incandescent lighting still isn't as accurate as I'd like. I also wish they kept the same LP-E5 battery so the two I already have would be compatible with both of my cameras. And a nitpick, the "Rebel" name is stupid, to be completely honest. It should be named "550D" as it is in the Europe market. SDXC support is cool, but I can't really comment on it as I'll be using SDHC cards for the foreseeable future. Oh, and the slightly redesigned buttons are a welcome change. A little more ergonomic than before.

In conclusion, if you're thinking about upgrading from a T1i, there isn't really a compelling reason to unless you are okay spending hundreds just for the sake of having the latest in gadgetry (what I do), UNLESS you are in it for the video support, which is AMAZING at this price point. You used to have to spend at least a couple thousand on a professional camcorder to get the kind of video support that you can now get in a consumer DSLR at a very reasonable price. Thanks, Canon! Oh, and amazon got it to me super fast too!

What is a good camera for film and cinema?

andrew

Ok, I want to start making my own films. I was thinking of getting the Canon Rebel T2i but I dont know if it is a good camera. Please give me some advice, thanks! Oh and i want the price to be under $800. Thanks!

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Hello,

I myself am looking for the right film camera for me, but the camera you say that you are thinking of getting, is not really for filming. Yes, the cameras such as the Canon Rebel T2i, Canon 50d/7D/550D are great cameras, they are not for film. Although they shoot film, they are for picture quality, and mainly if you want to use these cameras for filming, the quality will be OKAY unless it is still footage. What you want, is a camcorder which are mainly for film.
For example, the Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 3CCD AVCHD 24fps Camcorder (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-HMC150-AVCHD-24fps Camcorder/dp/B001DKELYC/ref=pd_zg_rss_tr_e_172421_2) is slightly over the price of the Canon 7D. BUT, this camera is strictly for film, while the canon 7D, or the camera you are looking at, are basically for picture. So all in all, what you want is a camcorder and you can look at this site that gives you the "Top Rated Camcorders of 2010-2011", and it will display the price, features and reviews for many camcorders!

The Canon Rebl T2i shoots some pretty great video just as good as the Canon 7D, and I will post a link in the "sources" of some really helpful filming tips, where they are using the Rebel T2i to film the video.

But for the price under $800, I would look on that site for a handheld HD camcorder, or get the camera you want, but the Canon 7D is a very good option with proper lenses too, but the price is steep of $1500-$2000, plus $300-$400 for a good lens. :/
-Also you must remember that the camera is not what gives you good quality; it may help, but it is very minimal. You will need a good Lens for your camera to give it the best quality possible, and also look into lighting, and adjusting color contrasting and color grading when you are EDITING the film (look up some tutorials on youtube to adjust color to give it that cinematic look) so that way you have the best possible image. (I will give some links in the bottom that helped me with some film makig tips) Hope this helps :)

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What is the best Canon camera for macro photography?

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Kassidy

I love macro photography, not of flowers though, of bugs, objects, colorful things, basically anything that has small details, and i need a good camera that will allow me to get amazing pictures. I'm looking to buy from Canon or Nikon mainly, but if there are any other brands that have good macro cameras, could you give me some? It'd help out so much!

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Not the camera, but the lens.

This one focuses to 1:1 (life size) http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=47&sort=7&cat=2&page=1

What are some of the best lenses to reverse on a Canon 500D for some awesome macro photography?

Mike H

I have a Canon 500D (rebel t1i) and i recently found out about reversed lens macro shots and they are incredible. I was wondering if any would tell me some good lenses that i can reverse to get some good macro shot. Thanks! ^^,

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The 50 mm f 1.8 will work with that nicely. It's cheap, too.

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What lenses fit on a Canon Rebel XSI camera?

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Lindsey K

I am looking for a Canon lens that fits on my rebel XSI. I take portrait pics and nature and also random shots. What kind of lenses fit on that type of camera? Also a lens made for those type of photos?

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Great thing about Canon EOS camera are that you have great choice of lenses unlike Nikon and other brands.

I also have XSi and I have Canon and Tamron lens and they are all compatible.

Any Canon EF or EF-S lens will fit you XSi. If you have EF lens from your old Canon film camer that will fit your XSi or any EOS DSLR.

If you prefer to buy a cheaper Tamron or Sigma, make sure that they are FE or EF-S mount.

Note that EF lens are forward compatible but EF-S are not backward compatible.



Rohn

What canon lens gives high quality photos?

Hannah.

I have a Canon Rebel xsi and i was wondering what canon Lens gives great beautiful quality without being too pricey! Thank you <3!

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One of the most popular "bang for your buck" lenses is the 50mm F/1.8. But some don't like the bokeh very much because it is a 5 bladed aperture. But because the lens is so fast (large aperture) it is really easy to blur out everything past your subject and get lots of bokeh in the background. I have the lens and that same camera, and the combination is great. You can pick that lens up for about $100.

The only other lens I have is a Tamron 17-50 F/2.8, which is fantastic. It has a 7 blade aperture and the bokeh looks pretty cool. The relatively fast lens helps a lot too, and it was also relatively inexpensive. I have the non-IS version, got it for about $400. Hope this helps!

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What is a good video camera for recording music videos?

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Colegion

I need one that's under $300 . I'm not trying to record perfect Taylor Swift or Lil Wayne videos. I'm an underground rapper just wanting to make videos to go with my songs.

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HD camcorders interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

What is a good camera for a amatuer photographer?

Boo!!!!

I enjoy photography and i want to get a decent DSLR camera. If you could recommend one that is of a decent quality and under £300 that would be awesome!

thanks!

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There are plenty of decent DSLR cameras costing under 300 pounds. These from Canon, Nikon and Sony have picture quality equal to their profesional, more expensive family.

First, there is the wonderful Nikon D40 with a zoom lens, selling at 245 pounds on Amazon.com.uk
The advantage of the D40 is you have the Nikkor zoom lens and you would be able in the future to buy other Nikkor lens. (Amazon has many reviews of people who bought it, mostly 5 stars.)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D40-Zoom-Nikkor-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B000KIX65S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238625947&sr=8-2

Next is the nice looking Sony DSLR-A200K also selling for 245 pounds on Amazon.com.uk

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSLR-A200K-Digital-18-70mm-F3-5-5-6/dp/B0011U9U9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238625947&sr=8-1

Finally, the Canon eos 300D DSLR is selling for 285 pounds on ebay.uk

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/canon-eos-300D-DSLR-camera-with-canon-18-55mm-EFS-lens_W0QQitemZ310130760761QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN?hash=item310130760761&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

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Which is a good semi professional camera and lens to buy?

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Deepu

I am teaching myself photography as a hobby and would like to make it my second profession eventually. I would like to go in for a DSLR camera (second hand (body only) costing around 400 dollars (300euros)) and a good lens for portrait and landscape.

I would prefer a Nikon or a Canon camera. Please advice.

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You can find the lens best suited for portrait by visiting the canon web site. Also the Landscape lens (a wide angle) is NOT the same as a portrait lens.

Why don't you buy the cheapest camera with a short (range) zoom lens and go from their. Then you could have your scenic lens at one end and your portrait lens at the other end!

Can a 100mm macro lens be used for landscape and family portraits?

fiber

I'm thinking of buying a 100mm Canon macro lens. But I also need a lens to take some family photos of 50 or so people (either wide angle or from far away). Can I use the same 100mm macro lens for both? Any pros/cons?

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A 100mm macro lens on any Canon dSLR with an APS-C format sensor (any non-professional Canon digital SLR let's say) will have a crop factor of 1.6x. That means that a 100mm lens on a Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel (just a random example) would actually be equivalent to a 160mm lens. In general, that focal length isn't going to be very useful for wide landscape photography or photos of large groups, but it would likely take very nice portraits of 1-3 people. That focal length is often considered part of the nice ranges of portrait lenses (around 85mm-180mm).

In a word though - "Nah" - that's not a good lens for both applications that you're interested in. Even at a straight 100mm you probably won't find an experienced photographer who will bless anything over, say, 35mm on the high end (no crop factor) for landscape/large group photos. On an APC-S sensor that would be about 17mm-18mm, which is quite common on zoom lenses now.

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Ways to manually adjust aperture on lens while taking video with Nikon DSLR Camera?

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Morgan

Is there a way (or multiple ways) to adjust the aperture using a Nikon DSLR camera while taking video? I have a D7000 and a wide assortment of lenses. Many old lenses I realize have adjustable aperture rings on the lens itself which seems to be a feature incompatible with newer cameras [unless f-stop is set to 22] and lacking from newer lenses (note: I am completely unaware of any adapters that offer a means of making this option compatible.)

I know there are some specific 3rd party lenses out there that have aperture rings on them so you can adjust your depth of field range/brightness while taking video but am at a loss of how to find them.

Any hints, suggestions, techniques, links, companies, lens models etc... would be greatly helpful.

{Incase it wasn't clear, my main objective is to find a way to broaden/narrow my depth of field while taking video using an adjustable aperture ring on the camera's lens}

Thank you all in advance for any input : )

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When shooting video, the only control of the exposure are the following

* adjust the lens aperture
* adjust the ISO of the camera
* add or subtract light from the scene

If you want to decrease the depth of field by opening the lens, you will have to reduce the sensitivity of the sensor or add an ND filter to the lens. Usually it is very difficult to reduce the actual amount of light in a specific scene

If you want to increase the depth of field, you need to close the lens aperture down until you have just the right amount of depth of field. With less light reaching the sensor, you will either have to up the ISO of the sensor or add more light to the scene.

Whether you use an actual aperture ring or control the depth of field using the camera control, really does not matter much.

You are now beginning to see just one of the drawback of trying to use a dSLR camera with a video "
feature" can be vexing.

What you may want to read before you start spending a lot of money on accessories to make your fine D7000 into a usable video camera. These problems will be encountered no matter what dSLR you use

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/techniques/3_years_later_dslr_video_one_mans_perspective.shtml

Looking to getting into photography (mainly to take pictures of my kids) Is this a good start out camera?

Holly S

Not looking to buy anything really expensive this will be more of a hobby not for professional use, but I would like to get some professionalish looking pictures, something more of the quality that I get with my plain sony cybershot.
Nikon D3100 14.2MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens, 3" LCD, HD Video
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-D3100-14.2MP-DSLR-Camera-with-18-55mm-VR-Lens-3-LCD-HD-Video/15222286

It has pretty good reviews but I really would like to hear from someone who knows about photography vs the average mom who takes pics of her kids.

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Yep, the Nikon D3100 is an excellent entry level DSLR, and combined with the kit 18-55mm lens (equivalent to 27-82mm lens on a film/full frame digital camera) will cover a decent range.

However, you should realise that the reason it is selling for so cheap at the moment is because it was replaced by the Nikon D3200 last year and thus stores are sellign out stock to bring the replacement model in. Still, it is a very good camera and has all the capabilities you will need for your purposes. A word of advice, if it comes with free training be sure to use it! For someone new to DSLRs that intro training is superb, explaining not just the functions of the camera but some of the theories behind the way cameras work to let you start utilising the camera to its best rather than just relying on the auto mode

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Can I use A COTTON SWAB to clean my camera lens?

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chasvanblo

I have just bought a Fujifilm Digital camera. - The lens is already dirty!
Can I use a small cotton tip to wipe this finger-grease from it's surface with a dab of Windex or should I use a less invasive method to clean this focusing lens?

Answer
NO NO NO!

Invest a few dollars in a microfiber lens cloth. You may find this hard to believe but that cotton swab can actually scratch your lens and leave tiny bits of lint and Windex could damage the coating.

If your lens accepts filters then buy a Haze/UV filter for it. Its always better to clean a $20.00 filter after its suffered the indignity of a fingerprint or dog's nose or tongue or just general air pollution if you shoot a lot in the city.

I have lenses that are well over 30 years old and still have perfect front elements because they've been protected by a Haze/UV filter.

Why have lens wipes doubled in price?

FitnessPro

I used to be able to by a box of 100 lens wipes (for eye glasses, cameras, etc.) for about $3. Now, all of a sudden, they are charging $4-$5 for just 50!!!! Everywhere I look the price of pre-moistened lens wipes has doubled overnight. Does anyone know the reason for this or where I can get cheap lens wipes?

Answer
Buy a microfiber cloth. They aren't very expensive and can be used for a long time. If it gets dirty in the future, wash it with mild dish washing liquid. Don't use a fabric softener.

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What is the absolute best Canon lens for landscape photography?

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Zaki I

Own a Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-105. Really looking to dive into landscape photography seeing as how when I had the 40D with the 17-55, loved it.

Given that, without budget restraints, what is the best Canon L series lens out there for landscape photography? I intend on using ND and Polarizing filters as well for some of my shots.

Thanks in advance.

Answer
On that camera
Zoom - Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8 L
Prime - Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 L or 24mm f/1.4 L

That said, your 24-105 on the full frame 5D includes the full focal length range of your 17-55 on the crop sensor 40D which would be equivalent to a 27-88 on full frame.

What lens u ll suggest for a travel photography?

arun

1)i like to buy 70-200mm f/ 4l is usm lens,is it gud enough or will sugest sum other lens for the same price category?

2)how to find the orginal canon lens? becoz here lot of shops provide various price ranges for the lens which i mentioned.
Thanks 4 ur suggestions in advance.

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@Camera guy-it looks as if English may be a second language for the OP, but I'm not sure.

As far as a lens, it really depends on where you're going and what you'll be doing. If you will mostly do scenic shots, landscapes, cityscapes, then I recommend a wide angle lens like a 10-22mm or 12-24mm. It will make for much more dynamic shots.

But if you will be doing mostly street style photography, cafes, people, markets, then something like a 35mm or 50mm might be more appropriate.

Or, if you will be shooting a lot of wildlife, then you are going to want at least a 200mm focal length, so perhaps the 70-200. But it might still leave you wanting a little more reach.

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what if i upgrade to a full frame camera?

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Jarrah G

i am looking at buying a tamron 10-24mm lens that is designed for a APS-C camera. so my question is, if i eventually upgrade a full frame 35mm camera (eg the cannon eos 5d) can i still use it, or will it have extreme vignetting.
thanks

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The Tamron 10-24 isn't the worlds greatest lens, and you have hit on the DSLR dilemma, throw your lot in with cropped sensor or plan for a full frame future?

I had a brilliant sigma 10-20 (EF mount but DC -not full frame) which I sold for a sigma 12-24 (EF mount DG, full or cropped sensor) in anticipation of getting a 5D2.
Then canon launched the (in many ways superior) 7D (which I bought)

So I've now sold the 12-24, putting the cash towards a tokina 11-16, which I will sell if I go full frame in 2 years time. Kinda wish I'd kept the 10-20.

With third party lenses, they use the EF mount not the EF-s lens mount, so they will mount on a 5D, and should operate normally apart from the vignetting.

With a zoom lens this will dissapear after a certain focal length anyway.

A canon UWA such as the 10-22 will not mount on a full frame, and even if the mount is removed and adjusted to fit full frame, the rear element can still rattle off the mirror.

Upshot, from my experience. Buy lenses for what you shoot on now. Avoid the tamron, its a pig (www.photozone.de canon APS-C reviews) there are enough APS-C users for a used value later.

Don;t buy a full frame lens (the only UWA is the 12-24 sigma which has filtering dilemmas and is slow, and only equivalent to 20mm on your cropped sensor canon.

What is the best Canon L lense to use for panoramic scenic shots?

gillamacs

I like taking shots of scenery and landscapes. What type of mm lense should I use? Would a wide angle 17mm lense be good or will a 24mm lense do just fine? Does having a 2.8 aperture improve the landscape picture? or is a 4.0 aperture just as good when taking scenic shots using a tripod at night.

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If you are using a DSLR, lens does not matter, you can make a panoramic picture using a basic digital software, i.e. Photoshop Elements. If you are using a 35mm SLR, A standard 50mm lens will do fine, too much more and you may get vignetting if you use filters of any kind.

As for scenic shots, make sure you use aperture priority mode (Av). The "stops" are designated as Fx.y. The larger the number, the greater the "depth of field". When you have a greater depth of field, that means everything is in focus, not just the center of the photo. For example, use a tripod and use the F16 setting, don't worry about your shutter speed. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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What DSLR camera will these lenses work best with?

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Magpie

I have a Canon EOS Rebel 35mm with a EF 75-300mm Canon Zoom lens and the EF 35-80mm lens, also Canon. I'm currently torn between the Canon EOS Rebel XS and the T1i. There's about $200 price difference between the two, and it would seem as if the differences between them are minimal. But, I've already got two very nice lenses would they work better with one or the other, or a completely different model?

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Any Canon EF mount lens can be used on any Canon DSLR or 35mm auto focus SLR.

The Canon EF-S mount lens CANNOT be used on your 35mm film camera or a Canon full-frame DSLR like the 5D or 1D.

The differences between the Canon XS and T1i are more than minimal. The T1i adds HD Video which accounts for the $200 price difference.

Is This A Good Enough Setup For a Paparazzi Photographer?

Duncan

Canon 7D DSLR camera
Canon speedlite 580EX flash II
External battery for Canon speedlite 580EX flash II
Vertical grip for canon 7d
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Opteka 650-2600mm High Definition Telephoto Lens
2X SanDisk 4GB SD card
Jeannie what the fuck is your problem? I asked another question to make sure I had got the right kit then I have bought it, and yes I got signed with Splash news.

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So, the answer I gave you yesterday wasn't good enough. Thought you got signed by an agency.
Okay, we all know you're a troll, go away now.

Edit: Its exactly the same question you asked yesterday - except for the cards, which we told you about. So when repeated yourself - you looked like a troll. You are new here - this happens all the time. 99.9999999% of the time a troll is at work. Sorry if I offended you. Still say you need a stroboframe - the vertical grip doesn't rotate the flash - which you will need on top of your set up, not sideways. Of all the people who answered you, I am the only one who has actually done this job. Also, are you in the US or England? Just curious, as my answer was aimed at an LA/NYC person. Splash is pretty decent from what I've heard. Also, one thing we all forgot to mention: spare batteries for everything. And then another spare or two. Seriously, you'll go through them like a hot knife in butter.

Again, I didn't mean to step on your toes. Sorry.

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How do I clean my DSLR camera lens?

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Mindy

Do I need to buy anything to properly clean it? Is there a certain kind of cloth? When I do clean it, should I wipe the lens by doing circles or?

Thanks

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I disagree only slightly with "screwdriver". I do not think the first thing to do is brush the lens. The first thing to do is BLOW the lens with a proper blower. Get the lens as clean as you can without ever touching it. Then after blowing away all loose grit, then gently brush it with a proper lens brush. In most cases, that is all you will ever have to do. If some substance does get on the lens, yes, the Eclipse fluid and Pec Pads are great, but there are less expensive alternatives.

Here is a cleaning kit that would be the best $11 you ever spent for you lenses:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/343088-REG/Giottos_CL1001_Lens_Cleaning_Kit_with.html

steve

Is a Sony a35 DSLR camera good for photography?

zombieland

I want to get a new camera for photography, and this one sounded pretty good. Is it a good choice for taking pictures of people. I want the details to really stand out and for it to capture well.

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Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy. However, if you're determined to get a Sony, it will probably be fine, too.

The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.

If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.

Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.

Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.

You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.

That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.

See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.

Just some food for thought........

Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography, is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.

It is completely up to YOUR skill for " the details to really stand out and for it to capture well"

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What is the safest way to remove sand from a camera lens?

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9121

The lens is not removable, and I do not want to scratch it.

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Send the camera in to the manufacturer. Don't mess with it yourself. Your just asking for trouble and heartbreak.

If your sure the sand is just exterior, then use a camels-hair brush. (keep you hands off it, the brush will pick up oils from your skin and render the brush in-effective.)

Is there any way to replace a broken camera with no receipt or warranty from the store?

:)

I had a Samsung L210 10.2 megapixel camera. The lens got stuck and it broke, it doesn't take pictures anymore... And I wanted to know if there was any way to get it replaced without a store warranty or a receipt.... If it's possible....

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Its the camera thats in warranty, if you take it back to where you bought it they should have a record of its serial number and what date it was sold.

This is why its always worth registering new gear on the manufacturers web site it keeps a record independant of any receipts. You don't need the receipt legally (or even to prove ownership).

Chris

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What macro lens for a decent price should I get for my Canon XS?

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I have a Canon XS DSLR camera. I have 500 dollars, and I would like to purchase a macro lens for a decent price that isn't too much. Also, I would like to know a dependable website where I can purchase one if you can list one. Thank ;)

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Hi,

For $500 you can either get 60mm f/2.8 Macro or 100mm f/2.8 USM, the best macro lens out there for Canons for the price. Buy it from Amazon, the cheapest and best.

Here's a Macro Lens Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2010/02/buying-a-macro-lens-canon/

Can you please suggest an inexpensive DSLR Camera with great picture quality?

Princess J

What do you think of this?
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/canon-canon-eos-rebel-xs-10-1mp-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-dc-lens-kit-xs-dc/10137749.aspx?path=643617495cab2c01640d347324f0cbbeen02
im not a photographer but i love to a great camera to take pictures of my work to put on my website every once in a while.

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Hey,

The XS is very good, you should take it!

Here's a post called 'Buying a DSLR, what's important, megapixels, features, brand, price, quality and which one to buy - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/03/which-dslr-to-buy.html

Good luck! The site has many more tutorials, tips, reviews and guides!

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