What is the best Interchangeable Lens Camera on the market at this time?

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polecat094

I am casual photographer, I currently own a Canon SX- 210 IS compact digital zoom camera. I would like to upgrade to a Interchangeable Lens Camera which has digital SLR like photos I have been considering a Sony N E X -5N or a Nikon J 1 both of which are relatively new models from each manufacturer. I am sure there are some even better models of these out on the market at this time.

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Honestly speaking, if i were you i'd stay away from either of the two cameras you mentioned. Get the Canon T2i instead. Its a great camera, i have one i can not stress how much i love it. Has given me stunning quality images since day one and i believe it will stay with me for a long time. Read this review for it to aid in your decision:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VRLBMZAAZTBU/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0035FZJHQ&nodeID=&linkCode=&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20

There is a great deal for it here:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/ref=cm_rdp_product&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20

Still if you wish to get either the Nikon 1 J1 or the Sony NEX-5N than the better option would be Nikon as it has better image quality, i found a good discount for it that you may want to look into:

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-J1-10-30mm-VR-Black/dp/B005OGQY5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324340635&sr=1-1&sourceid=md.ds&tag=famaeim-20

Can you put extra lens in compact digital cameras?

Chris

http://photo.oempromo.com/Prod_759/Sony-Nex-3-Interchangeable-Lens-Digital-Camera_13727728.jpg like this camera for example?Or it's only some camera that support that?

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Sure, as long as the camera is designed for it. The image you have says "Interchangeable-Lens-Digital-Camera." That camera is designed for interchangeable lenses, the kind you can find at, say, Amazon by searching for "sony interchangeable lenses."

What if you just want to add, for instance, a wide angle lens to a compact digital camera that ISN'T designed to have lenses screwed in or removed? Can you stick a lens onto an iPhone?

Yes. You can get attachable and detachable lenses for just about any kind of camera. Generally, the lenses attach to a magnetic ring that you stick to the camera, usually with an adhesive ring that comes with it. You can glue the ring on to make it permanent. The lenses click into pl;ace and pull off.

I own a smartphone sized camcorder. I did some shopping around and bought a few well-made attachable lenses made by Kodak. Now, I can add several kinds of lenses: wide angle, macro, telephoto, etc.

Amazon has a basic attachable lens selection. Do a search for "detachable lens for digital camera." Be sure to do a LOT of research. There's a lot of cheap stuff out there that won't fit, won't work, and which could wreck your camera.

The big question is whether you have a camera with a lens that retracts. If you do, that can be a problem. I have a great Sony digital camera. But, since the lens comes out of the camera body when I turn it on, anything I attached to it might be a real problem when the lens retracts when I turn the camera off!

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What lens u ll suggest for a travel photography?

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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.

What is the difference between a camera that has IS USM and just USM?

I looked online to buy a 70-200mm Canon lens and I saw one that's an IS USM and just a USM. I understand the USM part, but what's the difference between one that has an IS on the front, and I don't understand what that stands for or means.

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The IS means it has built in Image Stabilization

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How can I clean my camera lens?

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pineapple3

I have what seems like a little spot on my lens and i don't have a cleaning kit with me, i am in a hotel, so what can i use to clean it?
whats the difference between the sensor and lens??

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Unless it's on the Sensor, you can easily clean the lens with a napkin or a cloth- nothing much can go wrong, it's just the outside of the lens right? If so, yeah, use a Napkin! You don't need a fancy, delicate kit. When it comes to the Sensor, you DO need a fancy, delicate kit.

how can i fix my foggy camera lens?

Josh Dolle

hi i have a minolta 7000 slr film camera with two lenses one is a 35-200mm and the other is a 70-210mm. so i looked through them in the view finder ( i think that's what it is called) and the 70-210mm lens looks perfect. but the 35-200mm lens looks cloudy and it is hard to see items every thing just looks like it is all blended and it looks darker.

I tried cleaning the whole thing the front and the back optical parts with a lens cleaning kit and it looks perfect physically. but the pictures still look the same

Is there any thing i can do?

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Check the lens. Is there moisture inside? Take the lens off. Can you see through it clearly? Are there dirt or fungi inside? Are there signs the lens coating has come off or peeled? It's an old lens. It's probably time to let go already. If you really want to keep using the camera, you can buy a cheaper replacement at eBay.

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What camera and lens should I buy for short films?

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John Crow

I'm a freshman film student and have limited knowledge of cameras and accessories (lenses, mics, etc). At the end of this semester, I will have around $1500 to spend on a camera and a lens.
I've looked around a little bit, read and watched some reviews as well as tests for each camera and lens but I have mainly been looking at DSLRs.
Most of what I'm wanting to do is Fictional films if that helps to narrow the type of camera and lens any.

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As a film student, I would think that your instructors would have the best answer to your question. With your budget of only $1500, whether you are shooting drama or documentary the camera you buy will not matter.

Just the accessories you will need to turn a dSLR with a video feature into a viable video camera will eat up your whole budget.

I would look for a good used Panasonic video camera with 3-CCD's and all the on-board accessories needed like built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes, zebra settings, XLR audio inputs with a 48-V phantom power supply for external microphones, built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader and others

What is the best zoom lens for canon EOS 50D?

Raquel

I don't have enough knowledge about camera lens. I just bought a new canon camera EOS 50D. I am also planning to buy zoom lens but I have no idea what is the best lens for EOS 50D. Your recommendation is highly appreciated. Thank you.

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For the 50D you will need a 'good' lens if you want excellent image quality. A cheap telephoto lens is not a good idea for a camera like this, so don't even think about getting a budget one that only costs a couple of hundred dollars or so, because it won't deliver on image quality and will not be good enough for lower lighting. One with a wider (faster) aperture of f/2.8 is an excellent choice.

From the Canon lens/camera review site below (of the 50D)...
"Because the quality of the lens makes a big difference in the image quality delivered by a DSLR - especially one with the resolution of the 50D, I recommend buying (now or later), one of the better Canon general purpose lenses available. At this review date, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is my most-recommended 1.6x lens with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens being excellent alternatives."

Another excellent lens with a longer starting focal length is the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L, with or without IS or the f/4 version with or without IS.

Check out the links below for reviews of all the lenses above (and the 50D) and other lenses...

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How should I set up my Canon XS and lens for traveling?

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Feilisha K

I am going to Spain this summer, and I'd love to take quality shots of scenery, landscapes, city, etc. What settings should I use on my Canon SLR to gain the most of quality? Are there things I should avoid?

I'm a novice, so any suggestions will help!

Thank you!

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Learn about your camera !!!!

Read your manual !!!! Read it several times, and practice in between.

Attend a class, read some books, read/watch online tutorials.

The major camera manufacturers (like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc) all have very useful sections on their website for learning about photography.

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct

http://www1.nikonusa.com/slrlearningcenter/index.php

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_learn_center.asp

Understanding at least the basic principles of photography (as well as being familiar with your camera) will enable you to make the most of your gear, and will make a HUGE difference to your images.

What are the best canon lenses for portrait and landscape photography?

Sarah Stev

I have a canon digital rebel xt that i received as a Christmas present. I'd like to take professional looking portraits of my baby and family, whats the best lens for this? I'd also like to buy a good lens for landscape photography. Any suggestions?

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If you understand the fundamentals of photography you will know the lens that best fits your needs. The fundamentals are not really rocket science, to really really use an SLR/DSLR like the XT you need to know how to get the max out of it.

For example: If by landscape you mean like a sunset or a sort of mountain/lake scenery you will need a deep depth of field (DOF) and you need to know what DOF means and how you can very easily change that on your XT (you do this by changing the aperture of your lens in the the Aperture Priority (Av) or Manual mode (M) mode). Similarly for babies you want a shallow DOF and you do this since the baby is the focus of your pic and you want the background blurred.

But by changing the aperture you also mess with the amount of light thats entering the camera and that affects the shutter speed etc.

Its not that hard, once you understand the fundamentals you will know EXACTLY what kind of lens you need. For starter I suggest:

1) Get a good photography teacher or a good easy to read photography book. I recommend "Understanding Exposure" it has lots of pics that explains what the terms means visually. IMO its the BEST $15 you will ever spend in your photography hobby. You will understanding what makes up an Exposure-Aperture, Shutter and ISO.

2) Once you know that, when you read your Camera manual it will make a lot of sense.

3) For beginner portraits the best lens is the $75 EF 50mm f/1.8. This is a prime lens (it does not zoom you zoom in and out with your feet) and it a fast lens (any lens with an aperture more than f/2.8 is called fast, since it usually yields fast shutter speeds) and bigger the aperture f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.8 even f/4 the shallower the DOF and the more blurred the background is.

Note: In photography f/2.8 is smaller than f/2, which is smaller than f/1.8. This is because it is a ratio, so f/1.8 is large coz it lets in MORE light than say f/2.8. It's confusing now but will make a lot of sense once you get the fundamentals.

I am assuming your camera came with a EF-S 18-55mm kit lens. This is a moderately Wide Angle Zoom lens and its really good for landscapes and close people shots. If you do 1-3 as listed above you will figure out what your favorite focal length is for shooting and what you really need.

I could easily tell you to get a $640 EF-S 10-22 mm lens for wide angle landscapes or a $300 EF 50mm f/1.4 for portraits but you need to know WHY they cost that much and how to use them first to justify the cost. There is a reason why good lens cost a LOT of money and you need to understand photography to understand their cost and how to get the most from them.

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what kind of camera can use old SLR camera lenses?

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Bridget

I need to find a digital camera that can use older SLR camera lenses. What kind of mounting system would it need to have?

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Just get the same brand (or mount) of camera the lens is made for. So if the lens is for Pentax, get a Pentax dSLR. If the lens has a Nikon mount, get a Nikon dSLR. The same is true for Canon. For Konica-Minolta lenses, you can get a new Sony dSLR. Most other manufacturers have dropped their old mounts in favor of the 4/3 mount but you may still use them with an appropriate adapter.

Going back to Pentax lenses, as long as it is a K-mount, you can use it on the new dSLR immediately in aperture priority and manual modes. Pentax has changed its mount only once and the older screw (M42) mount will only need a cheap adapter to work on the new dSLRs (also at aperture priority and manual modes). If you happen to have medium format Pentax lenses, you can still use them on your new dSLR, again with the correct adapter.

As for Nikon and Canon, you have to be very careful on what you mount where. Although some will mount without problems, they may not function properly. Some Nikon AF lenses won't autofocus on the newer dSLRs. With some lenses, metering won't work so your only choice would be full manual. Search the internet for lens compatibility charts to be clear on this further.

At any rate, there are many adapters that enable cross-brand mounting. Finally, there are very cheap adapters to mount universal screw mount (M42) lenses on almost any brand of dSLR on the market today. Of course you will lose most if not all automatic functions.

Do camera lenses only work with certain cameras?

Luis

I keep on seeing camera's say that they are compatible with "this line of lenses" or things like that. But i have an old 35mm non-digital camera and I have tons of different brands of lenses! So i was wondering if the camera's now only work with the same brand lens, for instance Canon with Canon lenses or Nikon with Nikon lenses, etc.

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No, there are still third party lens makers out there. SIgma, Tamron, and Tokina all make lenses for multiple mounts.

Even the lenses you have were not necessarily made by the company named on the lens... Sears is an example of a company that didn't actually make lenses, they paid companies like Cosina to make them and put the Sears name on them. That still goes on as well.

Depending on the lens mount of your gear, it may be possible to use it directly on a modern DSLR, or it may require an adapter to do so. If you can use it directly (Pentax K or Nikon F) then all you need is a camera. If your lenses use any other mount, like Canon FD or any maker that no longer exists (Konika for instance) then you are better off just getting new stuff. Sucks to buy all new gear when you have perfectly good old gear, but that's the breaks.

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

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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!

What is the optical zoom of the DSLR I am interested in?

kieron

I am interested in buying a DSLR lens before Christmas and came across the "18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens". Now no matter how hard I look there is absolutely no mention anywhere on the web of how far it can optical zoom. Why can't they simply specify how much it needs to zoom and how can I calculate how much a lens could zoom in the future. All help appreciated. Thanks.

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You really need to educate yourself about focal lengths, not 'zoom', if considering buying a dSLR. Luckily, there is plenty of information available on the internet. Here are just three links (of the many that are available) that will help you understand...
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/g3cu6o2o/Understanding-Focal-Length.html
http://www.geofflawrence.com/choosing_lenses_for_you_camera.html
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm

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Good camera for beginners looking to start photography under 700?

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Nicole

I'm intrested in starting photography, and I want to know what you think the best camera would be for a 15 year old, I'll manily be taking pictures of landscapes, and my pets. I would like to only spend around 650, but I'll go to 700. I want one that's easy to use, but has a good picture quality.
Also any tips on which lenses to get/good storeage cards. Thanks!

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Get one of the entry-level DSLRs from Canon or Nikon, like the T3 or the D3100. Don't believe anyone that says Nikon is absolutely better than Canon, or vice versa- they're both great brands with a quality product and similar feature sets. Do some research and look at reviews to see what's right for you.

Both Canon and Nikon have a "nifty fifty" lens- a 50mm f/1.8 lens- the wide aperture gives a really shallow depth-of-field --> blurry backgrounds, nice for pictures of pets or people. Both cost around $125- really cheap for a lens, and it's not half bad.

Whatever camera you get, make sure that you learn how to use it. Aperture, ISO, shutter speed - knowing how to use the camera makes so much of a difference in the quality of your pictures. I had a friend who had an XSi and was getting terrible pictures- turns out she didn't know anything other than point it and shoot. It's not hard to use, you just have to know the basics first.

I want to buy a quality digital camera, what do you think is a great basic for photography?

Emma R

I have been doing photography for awhile now, and just recently started a course, I dont want a professional camera, just a decent one. Could you tell me what camera you think is a great basic?

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Hey Emma, you might find this post I made yesterday useful.
Of course it all depends on how much you are willing to spend on a camera, but here are a good few to get started on. These are all entry level to intermediate level SLR cameras.

You'll have to convert the names and prices to US though if you're there! the 450D is called the XSi in the US i think. Don't get the XS (1000D, uugggh, terrible)

Post below:....

Also don't listen to people saying Canon/Nikon are better, they're all promoting their own equipment. They'll deny it but it's always true. Both systems are excellent with both having their advantages or disadvantages.
I shoot one system for my own personal work and one system with my 9-5 work. I'm not saying which one's which :)

Personally I would go for one of these four options:

Nikon D80 - £399.00
Nikon D90 - £569.98
Canon 40D - £549.99
Canon 450D - £379.99

The D90 and 40D are the two superior cameras. However you may prefer to get a D80/450D and invest the remaining money on some accessories such as a flash gun or a lens or two.

If you are going to continue with photography, it's good to start your lens collection now as they will last you a lot longer than your camera body which you will probably be looking at replacing/upgrading every 2/3 years. Save up and invest in good glass! BE warned though a good lens can cost a LOT :)

Here are links for all four, have a browse through and make your opinions THEN go try them out and hold them in a shop to see how they feel in your hand and which one you seem to have more of a connection to. That's my advice :)

LINKS:

NIKON D80 - http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imagin...
NIKON D90 - http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imagin...
CANON 450D - http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_...
CANON 40D - http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_...

There's a nice table half way down the page showcasing the differences between the two Nikons on the D90 DPreview website here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond90...

The 40D is the largest of all of these cameras (similar size to the Nikon D300, but obviously not as good)
Here's the Canon 50D (practically the same size as the Canon D40) side by side with the Nikon D90 to illustrate this.
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/NikonD...

Personally I'm not going to tell you which one I would choose as it's my own preference and my own style of shooting, which may be completely different from yours!

......Edit: Ok I'll tell you. I shoot a lot of sports so I'd personally get the Canon 40D for its 6.5fps, mag alloy body and larger size but then remember that because that's my style and fast action is what I shoot!, You'll probably be completely different :)

In a nutshell all those cameras will serve you well throughout your entire course! Have fun trying them out in the shop!!.. and don't buy a Canon 1000D or Nikon D40/D40x (shudder).

Hope I've helped :)

Rick

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What are the best camera lenses to use for portraits and concerts?

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x�mead

I just want to hear your suggestions about what camera lenses to use use if you want to...

Take sharp portraits. A lense that captures face and body well. When you photograph outfits or fashion and makeup pictures.

Secondly, I wonder if there's any good lense for concert photography? I guess I should look for a tele-zoom. Some people say they make pictures more blurry. Is this true or just a myth?

Thank you.

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Good portraits can be taken with any quality lens, however something in the 50mm-85mm range is good on a APS-C sized sensor (ie entry levels & prosumer DSLR's). I use either a 50mm f1.8, a 50mm f2.8 macro or an 85mm f1.8.

Concert work - well depends on how close you are & how much light there is. If you're some distance from the stage you'll need something with some reach - a good general purpose lens would be something like the 18-200mm. If its dark, you'll need a lens which is capable of wide apertures (ie f2.8). Unfortunately, to get a combination of long reach AND wide aperture costs a great deal!

How do I compare zoom between point&shoot and DSLR camera?

Robert Mag

I want to buy a camera with really good quality and very high zoom, I see a lot of point&shoot cameras that specify their zoom level, like some new models now indicate 20x zoom.
However, how would that compare to a dslr camera if I buy a telephoto lens or something,
how do I know if the dslr and lens have better than 20x zoom?

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Most cameras now show the focal length in 35mm equivalents. If I take my old compact as an example then:-

It had a 10x zoom. The wide angle lens on this camera started at 25mm. That means simply the "zoom" was 25-250mm in equivalent terms as 25x10=250.

My DSLR lenses on the otherhand are:

18-55mm = 3x
50mm = 0x
70-300mm = 4.3x

Although the crop factor changes the values slightly in 35mm terms (18-55 becomes a 28-80 approx) the 3x "zoom" stays the same.

I think one of the biggest zooms on DSLR is the Tamron 15x 18-270mm

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What brand of dslr cameras do you recommend?

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ohemgeelaf

I'm always having trouble about what dslr cameras to buy? There's so many different kinds out there and I'm stuck.. (the prices are always changing too) What do you recommend? I really want a nice camera that's about $500-$1000, including lenses. Is it better to buy lenses separate or with? What brand do you consider top quality? Thanks.

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If you don't feel like reading anything else, just get a Nikon D40.

It's a wonderful camera, and is the best entry-level DSLR out there. It's fast, lightweight, CHEAP, and opens up the entire range of Nikon lenses (the best in the world) to you.

You see, you buy an SLR for the lenses. That's where the real quality comes from. You're going to update your DSLR body every few years anyways, but lenses will last decades. You might be only able to get a D40 body now, but in five years, you might want a $2000 Nikon.

My advice is to get the D40 and to buy a very nice lens (or two).

Which lens should I buy for my first DSLR camera?

Q. I am going to buy my very first DSLR camera in a few months. It's probably going to be a Nikon D90 or D7000. Problem is, I absolutely have no idea about lenses! I would really appreciate it if you can help me out a bit.

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Normally the standard lenses that come with the cameras are good for beginners.
My Dad brought his first DSLR a few years back and the standard lens has seen more use than both the wide-angle and telephoto lens he purchased too.
My ex also brought a D90 last year and has only ever used the standard lens, which is quite decent.

A 'Nifty-fifty' (a 50mm fixed focal lens) is often brought by beginners, you can get use to taking photographs without relying on the zoom on the lens. These can start reasonably cheaply, and go way into the hundreds for a good one with a low f. stop.

Depending on what you want to do with your camera a wide-angle lens can be useful, there are several companies that make lenses designed to fit to Nikons and Canons, and are often much cheaper than the manufacturers own lenses (though, they may not be as to such a high quality)

Telephoto zoom lenses are good if you are interested in wildlife photography, or photography in which you are going to be a long distance from the subject. However, for a decent one of these you are looking at several hundred pounds, going into the thousands if you require a top - end one.

I would suggest sticking to the basic camera lens at the beginning and see how your photographs turn out. If you realise you like taking more wide-angle shots, then perhaps try a wide-angle lens, and vice-versa for the telephoto.

There are lots of different lenses out there, so I'm sure you'll have lots of fun!!

There are also places where you can hire camera equipment, so it can sometimes to 'try before you buy'. If you borrow a lens for a weekend, and decide you don't like it, it is much cheaper than buying a new lens and then realising.

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what NOT to clean your camera lens with?

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alfredhitc

What are some things most people would think is good to clean thier camera lens with but isnt good?

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First of all it's prudent to try to never have to clean your lens. I accept though that this is impossible with a P&S camera. However with an SLR you can buy a UV filter for the lens which will protect the lens for its entire life.

Secondly, when you do have to clean a lens, the first, most important thing to do is blow it clean with a blower brush. Simply setting about cleaning it with a cloth can cause all manner of problems. If there happens to be a little speck of sand or other abrasive material on the lens surface you could scratch the lens. Only after you blow it clean is it a good idea to start to use a cloth.

That said, I agree with Ben H in his recommendations. Methyl alcohol (available at most hardware stores) usually gets rid of most problems when a simple wipe of the micro fibre cloth doesn't work. Now don't coat the lens with the alcohol, if that stuff gets inside the lens it can also disolve some of the grease and cause the lens to jam. Instead place a drop or two in the middle of the lens and work outwards with your cloth in a circular motion.

His Windex comment is a bit unorthodox I'll admit and should be a "last resort" solution but it does work. I've not had a fungus problem so I can't comment if it works on fungus or not (though I suspect it does), however one problem I've had often comes from the seaside. I don't have a clue what the chemistry of the air is along the ocean but I've often found a real goo coating my UV filter. Trying to clean it dry doesn't work it simply smears things worse. Often alcohol also doesn't work, you're just smearing the goo around more.

In those situations I've found the Windex to work really well too. It seems to disolve that goo more thoroughly and leaves you with a lens in pristine condition once more. However, unlike my earlier advice, in this case you need a different technique.

First of all in this case you're trying to dissolve a coating of guck that accumulated from the air. A couple of drops isn't going to do that. I'd place several drops on the lens again making sure they stay in the middle and then I'd GENTLY work from the centre to the outside of the lens in a circular fashion. The stress is on Gently because you will have salt crystals mixed in with the goo that can scratch the lens. So what you're trying to do on the first pass is disolve them and get rid of them.

Keep in mind when you do this that you are also contaminating your cloth. If you use the same spot on the cloth in the next cleaning, you'll simply smear the goo back on the lens. So the second time you do this use a different part of the cloth or better yet, another cloth. Usually after three or four attempts the lens will come clean.

Once you've done that it's a good idea to thoroughly clean your cloth under warm running water to get rid of all the residue. Then hang it out to dry and when dry it's ready for the next time.

Another answer is to visit your local camera shop. Many still carry a lens cleaning fluid which usually works on lenses. The only problem is that this stuff is usually more expensive than the other solutions. On the positive side though if you bought a couple of those bottles, once they're empty you can use one for the alcohol and the other for the windex. This way you'll have these with you in your camera kit wherever you go.

I hope that helps a little.

How can I clean a cellphone camera lens without scratching it or damaging it?

John Alder

How can I clean a cellphone camera lens without scratching it or damaging it?

How can I clean a cellphone screen without scratching it or damaging it?

How can I clean a computer monitor without scratching it or damaging it?

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The safest way is with bottled water and the same lens cleaning cloths you get from the places that sell eyeglasses.

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I want some feedback on 2 different lens for my Canon T3. Which lens is better for family pictures/portraits?

best camera lens for canon image

Niki

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens or Canon 50mm f1.4 lens or Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens. Thanks for any input! : ) I have a Canon Rebel T3.
Thank you guys so much for the input! That made my decision! Does that lens create bokeh with lights?
One more VERY important thing, is it quick? I take alot of kids pictures so I need it to focus fast.
Yes I am talking about the aperture feature. Is it fast with focus? I have been taking pictures for over a yea just want to upgrade and need something faster.

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The first one is fine. 85mm is too long for your camera, and for a beginner, there is no reason to spend the extra money for the 50 1.4

What camera lens would be best for a concert?

Anoe1221

I'm going to see Taylor Swift in about a month. I'm sitting kind of far off so I need to know what to look for in a camera lens so I can buy a new one. The one that came with my camera is okay but I'd like a better one.

I have a canon rebel t2i - I'm hoping to stay pretty cheep, maybe under $200 if at all possible.

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The first thing to do is contact the venue where the concert is being held. You will probably be told that you can not bring your camera in. Most venues will only allow P&S cameras NOT a DSLR.

IF you can bring your camera, you could try the 75-300mm f/4-5.6, but you will need to use a high ISO (which will introduce noise) and/or a slower shutter speed (will blur movement). When I am shooting concerts, the slowest lens I use is a f/2.8 (the lower the f/stop number, the "faster" it is).

Here is the current Canon lens lineup... http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

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