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I'm trying to go pro. But, I want to make sure my first d-SLR camera is the best. I have four options in budget range (under 900) I can handle any settings thrown at me but I want to make sure it is the best of what I can afford. If you know of a better one (preferably bundle) that is under 900 let me know. Otherwise< which of these has the best image quality, fastest shooting speed, fastest startup delay, fastest shot-to-shot delay, and fastest shutter lag. I don't care if it's easy to use or hard I'm smart and tech-savvy and also mechanically inclined. So just help me know the best one available.
My Options I've Found:
Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle (Cnet says it's a bit slow?)
Pentax K-50 2 Lens Weatherproof DLSR Bundle
Pentax K-30 2 Lens Weatherproof DSLR Bundle
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Which One is Right for You: Canonâs T2i or T3i? When youâre shopping for a new car, the conventional wisdom is not to buy the current model year. If you can find a brand new vehicle from the previous year, people say, youâll be making a wise decision. If youâre in the market for an entry level Canon DSLR, and youâre the type of person that thinks this way, youâve probably eschewed Canonâs current modelâthe Rebel T4i Canon Rebel T5i. But if youâve done some shopping around, you probably noticed that the two previous models are still very much available, and that they are confusingly
What's the best DSLR camera for a beginner?
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I've heard that the Canon Rebel is a good DSLR for beginners.
So I want to buy the Canon T3i 18.0MP Digital SLR Value Bundle for $900, is that good?
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/canon-t3i-18-0mp-digital-slr-value-bundle/prod6100160.ip?searchTerm=digital%20slr%20cameras%20rebel
I also want to make it a hobby and be good. Any suggestions on how to be a better photography?
And would the Canon Rebel be good for filming? (I want to start a YouTube channel).
I would also like any good advice and the basics of photography, photoshop, techniques, photo editing programs, etc.
Thank you! (in advance)
Answer
I'm not a fan of "bundles" and in my opinion a beginner should start with just one lens and over the course of a year or so figure out what they photograph the most and then begin thinking about adding another lens to their kit.
Although the Canon T3i is a fine camera, I suggest looking at the next model up - the T4i. Why? Because when the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens is used on the T4i you have auto focus capability during video recording. The T3i doesn't offer that feature.
At B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com - the Canon T4i with the EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens is $999.00 after a $150.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H that ends Sat., March 2.
Regardless of what camera you buy plan on spending a lot of time reading and studying the Owner's Manual.
The best way to learn about photography is by taking classes. There are four main components of photography you need to learn about - Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field (DOF). If classes aren't available then these sites will help you:
LIGHT
http://photographyknowhow.com/photography-lighting/
http://photographyknowhow.com/quality-of-light-in-photography/
http://photographyknowhow.com/direction-of-light-in-photography/
Light will make or break your pictures. The best composition will be ruined if the lighting is poor. Its imperative that you learn to see the quality and direction of the light and know how it will affect your picture. I'm a fan of back and side lighting and use it often in my landscape and nature photography.
COMPOSITION
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
One of the classic mistakes made by beginners is to have their subject(s) dead center in the frame. Learning about composition will help you to place your subject(s) in a more pleasing, dynamic way. Once you understand the "rules" you can then begin experimenting with bending or breaking them.
EXPOSURE
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Anyone interested in photography needs to know and understand the Exposure Triangle - Aperture/ISO/Shutter Speed - and how they all must be in balance to produce a correct exposure. Changing one means changing at least one (and occasionally both) of the others. Although the majority of my photography is done with my camera in Aperture Priority, I still have to know what will happen if I use f16 instead of f11 or f11 instead of f16.
DOF:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm
A generic definition of DOF is "That area in front of and behind your subject that will be in focus." In landscapes a very deep DOF is usually used so that everything from just a couple of feet in front of the camera to infinity is in focus. In portraits usually a shallow DOF is used to isolate the subject(s) from the background. Understanding DOF and how to control it will enhance your pictures.
Another, more esoteric part of photography is called "Seeing Photographically". This will explain it:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/aesthetics-1.shtml
Side lighting and shallow DOF:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/7308480918/
Deep DOF:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3529681412/
I'm not a fan of "bundles" and in my opinion a beginner should start with just one lens and over the course of a year or so figure out what they photograph the most and then begin thinking about adding another lens to their kit.
Although the Canon T3i is a fine camera, I suggest looking at the next model up - the T4i. Why? Because when the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens is used on the T4i you have auto focus capability during video recording. The T3i doesn't offer that feature.
At B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com - the Canon T4i with the EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens is $999.00 after a $150.00 'Instant Savings' from B&H that ends Sat., March 2.
Regardless of what camera you buy plan on spending a lot of time reading and studying the Owner's Manual.
The best way to learn about photography is by taking classes. There are four main components of photography you need to learn about - Light, Composition, Exposure and Depth of Field (DOF). If classes aren't available then these sites will help you:
LIGHT
http://photographyknowhow.com/photography-lighting/
http://photographyknowhow.com/quality-of-light-in-photography/
http://photographyknowhow.com/direction-of-light-in-photography/
Light will make or break your pictures. The best composition will be ruined if the lighting is poor. Its imperative that you learn to see the quality and direction of the light and know how it will affect your picture. I'm a fan of back and side lighting and use it often in my landscape and nature photography.
COMPOSITION
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules
One of the classic mistakes made by beginners is to have their subject(s) dead center in the frame. Learning about composition will help you to place your subject(s) in a more pleasing, dynamic way. Once you understand the "rules" you can then begin experimenting with bending or breaking them.
EXPOSURE
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Anyone interested in photography needs to know and understand the Exposure Triangle - Aperture/ISO/Shutter Speed - and how they all must be in balance to produce a correct exposure. Changing one means changing at least one (and occasionally both) of the others. Although the majority of my photography is done with my camera in Aperture Priority, I still have to know what will happen if I use f16 instead of f11 or f11 instead of f16.
DOF:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm
A generic definition of DOF is "That area in front of and behind your subject that will be in focus." In landscapes a very deep DOF is usually used so that everything from just a couple of feet in front of the camera to infinity is in focus. In portraits usually a shallow DOF is used to isolate the subject(s) from the background. Understanding DOF and how to control it will enhance your pictures.
Another, more esoteric part of photography is called "Seeing Photographically". This will explain it:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/aesthetics-1.shtml
Side lighting and shallow DOF:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/7308480918/
Deep DOF:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3529681412/
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