Need to buy tele zoom lens for my SONY A200 dslr?

Prithwi Ra

hi guyz,
i am looking for a tele zoom lens for my sony a200 dslr camera. i dont want to go for a sony lens coz its too expensive. can u suggest any 3rd party lenses such as sigma, tamron etc.. which fits the sony mount? i am looking for a 70-300 mm lense or something similar to that. can any one help me out ???

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I recommend Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8GSJ8?ie=UTF8&tag=nop107-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000B8GSJ8"

advice on nikon vs sony vs olympus dslr please!?

doctoragl

Hello, I'm shopping for a DSLR camera... my first after using a megazoom for a while. I'm considering the Nikon 3100 (seems to have solid features and get good reviews)..
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d3100/

but I loved my Sony, and I am wondering if there is a sony dslr of comparable quality and price to nikon 3100... how about this one for example? http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665345641 If I understand correctly, it has good zoom capacity.

Someone also recommended Olympus E420 http://www.dpreview.com/news/0803/08030501olympuse420.asp
Does anyone have knowledge/experience on this? I need some advice about image quality, user friendliness for an inexperienced dslr user, macro capacity, zoom, etc. If it helps, my photography is 90% nature and landscape, 10% sports.
Thanks so much
Thanks so much for your replies. I have since discovered that the Olympus E-620 has better built in stabilization than the 420 and is generally an improvement over the older model. I am now basically torn between the nikon 3100 and the Olympus .. any final advice? ;)

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Hi D..,

Macro and zoom capability are dependent on the lens(es) selected, one of the advantages of owning a DSLR camera and al three of these brands have a good selection of lenses. The Nikon brand is one of the most popular brands sold but i believe Sony and Olympus offer better values for the $$.

The Nikon 3100 is a brand new model while the Olympus and Sony models are no longer manufactured and/or have limited availability. However, the Olympus E620 which is a comparable model to the Nikon has a number of features that make it very attractive although it does not have the capability to shoot video that the Nikon model includes. Particular advantages of the Olympus include a larger viewing screen with tilt and swivel features that are great for shooting at low angles and awkward locations when using the Live View feature. It also has illuminated control buttons that make it easier to see and adjust settings in low light. I also prefer the in body Image Stabilization (IS) feature of most Olympus and Sony models over the Vibration Reduction (VR) system used by Nikon. The VR system is incorporated into certain lenses while the IS of Olympus & Sony applies to nearly every lens that can be mounted. I prefer the IS system because it means that there are less complex electronics and fewer delicate systems that can require adjustment in the lenses making lens designs simpler and less likely to need repair/replacement. This also gives the photographer more control over the decision to use the feature without being concerned about what lens is mounted on the camera.

A Sony model that is comparable to the Nikon is a little bit harder to identify because Sony has a very rapid product upgrade cycle but the Alpha(A)390 would be a fairly comparable model that is available now. Like the Olympus this model doesn't have the video capability but does have in body IS (called "Steady Shot INSIDE" by Sony) and a tilting view screen (but not the swivel feature of the Olympus).

One note about Sony cameras, they have several models with "Translucent Mirrors". These are immovable mirrors that work something like one way mirrors that appear to be glass from one side but a mirror from the other side. While they reduce vibration and noise, this type of camera has been attempted before and never been very successful and I would avoid these models for two reasons 1) the mirrors "split" the light thus reducing viewfinder brightness and diverting some light from the film/image sensor and 2) they have proven to be very delicate and difficult/expensive to repair.

All of these models have dust reduction but the Olympus version is widely recognized as the best dust reduction system a function which they developed and patented before anyone else included it in their cameras. In general I would say the Nikon would be the best choice for shooting very high speed sports action, the Olympus would be the best quality for the $$$ (their optics generally are the among the best available) with a slight edge for nature photography while the Sony would get the best marks for easy to use interface and is a good overall camera.

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looking for a new lens for my canon xti!?

nams91

but i really don't know how to find the perfect one.

im trying not to pass 700-750 ish.
so i know that limits me.

but i know there are awesome lenses for those prices.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423714-REG/Tamron_AF016C700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html#accessories
^ one im looking at.

im looking for:
wide angle
and a good aperture, like 2.8 and less.
that has good macro.

no fixed zooms.

i'd appreciate the help =) thankyouu
and that produces good bokeh
something fast thats good for low light

and also good for portraits

:)

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You seem to want an awful lot from a single lens. You want wide angle, portrait length, macro and large aperture. There isn't a lens like this. You will have to compromise on something or buy two lenses.

The lens you linked to is faster but as Pooky said duplicates what you already have. It also will not do macro work. For macro you will need a macro lens or at least a telephoto zoom with a macro mode.

You can get the Canon 50mm F2.5 compact macro for $275 which will do macro as well as portraits. It is a little short for my liking when it comes to a macro lens but it will give you nice results. You will just need to get pretty close to your subjects. Macro lenses make great portrait lenses as well do to the large apertures.

For wide angle you have a few choices depending on how wide you want to go. Personally I would go wider than the one you chose. As already said that duplicates what you have. The Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 is a very good lens that is perfect for landscapes and architecture in low light. Cost is $599

I realize that this is about $100 more than your budget but I wanted to let you know what was available. This combo will give you what you want and expand on what you already have.

A canon rebel XTi lens fitting?

marilyn

so i have a canon rebel xti 18-55mm.
and i want a new lens with marco so that it focuses better.
i found one Canon Macro lens - 100 mm - F/2.8 - Canon EF
and i was wondering if it would fit my camera...

haha i have no clue.
or what would fit my camera.

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Any Canon lens manufactured from 1987 (when the EF mount was introduced) and on will work with your XTi. The only thing you have to remember is that if you do not get a dSLR with a Full Frame 35mm sensor (which are very expensive), you need to multiply the focal lenght of the lens by 1.5. The XTi has a APS-C size sensor (equivalent to the old 24mm APS film standard) so you would have to use the 1.5 multiplier when using older 35mm SLR lenses. As an example a 50mm lens would become a 75mm lens and a 28mm-200mm lens would be equivalent to 42mm-300mm lens. Check out the article below for more info.

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Just purchased panasonic fz-28 digital camera,are crystal optics len filters, good brand of filters.?

PURE PLEAS

Are they worth the purchase price, of 129.99 far a set of three. uv. polarizing, & flourescent filters.

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i was told that that camera is good for someone who is not into photography. i was suggested that camera because dslr's are too expensive, if you know what those are. im considering on buying that lumix.

you should have researched your camera before purchasing, btw

Which camera lens filter should i get?

RAWRRAWRRA

Ok first off I am new to photography so go easy on me guys...anyways I would like to buy a lens filter but im not sure which brand I should get or what size I need...the camera that I will be getting a lens for is my Nikon coolpix L120. I have a couple more questions, is it worth getting one? What size do I need? Which brand is best? About how much is it? Im looking for a regular/everyday and a macro one.
Thanks for your time!

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Firstly, this is a bridge camera not a DSLR - does the front of the lens have a filter thread to screw a filter on? I've looked at images & can't tell & it's not mentioned in a couple of reviews I looked at. If there's no filter thread, you won't be getting one at all.

If it is threaded, then the front of the lens will have a diameter marked (in mm, with symbol of a circle with a line through it, next to it). That is the size you would need. FIlters are handy to protect the front lens element (although this is not so critical with a retractable lens) and some can improve contrast & colour in images (circular polariser is probably the best bet - darkens skies a little & reduces glare & reflections on glass/water).

But - as I mentioned, from the images I saw it doesn't look like a filter can be put on the lens with this camera.

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outdoor photography equipment?

Yavanna Ev

hey , i am an amature photographer who would eventually like to do weddings
i am starting off doing fashion/location shoots to gain experience and knowladge as well as second shooting.
i am looking to make a kit up of all the essential equipment for basic location shoots so would love any advice you can give me

i have come up with this kit but please correct me add or suggest equipment ect

canon 600d
32gb sd card
18-55mm lens
18-135mm lens
reclector and stand
tripod
and some knid of lighting

many thanks guys cant wait for your response!!

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Your kit is very much lacking.

- You'll need 2 cameras (what happens if mid shoot your one camera stops working? Lawsuit)
- You'll need a bunch of SMALL memory cards ...
Never shoot on a huge card. You shoot a wedding on one card and the card suddenly corrupts on you, you've lost the whole wedding. If you lose the whole wedding, you'll find yourself in court for breach of contract. Shoot on a bunch of 2 or 4 gig cards. One card dies here and you only lose part of the event.
- You'll need much better glass than what you currently have.
Cheap consumer / kit lenses are great to learn on but their max aperture is too low for most events and in general the optics aren;t as clean as better glass.
My suggestion is 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8, 50 f1.4.
- You will need, at the very least 2 decent, adjudtable flashes like a Canon 580EXII.

This is the very bare minimum you need gear wise. so gearwise we are looking at 7000$ or more.

Next, get a proper contract, written by a alawyer knowleagable in the laws in your jurisdiction. These contracts will protect you and your copyright.

Next, you'll need liability insurance and equipment insurance.

Good luck.

What is a *novice* good camera for outdoor nature photography?

Tony Skum

So, I'm just getting into photography and I'm probably going to take pictures of outdoor scenes. Most of it will probably be nature but I might take a few pictures of the city. I've already seen that a "Nikon Coopix P2 5.1 Megapixel Camera", would be great, with good evidence of it. Thanks!

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I think most cameras will be good for outdoor photography. When you get a dslr, you will probably want to change your lenses for macro, or zoom lens for distance photography. But, I think any camera can work for outdoor photography. After all, that's what cameras are made for..taking pictures .. ANYWHERE!: )

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Dslr camera lens hood type?

Iv�n D.

Im trying to choose a camera lens hood for my tamron 70-300 lens what is the right type for this lense and what size
Do i look to buy? Thanks im a newbie in dslr's

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Lens hoods are lens specific.

You need to contact Tamron for the proper hood

If you understood the fundamentals of photography, you would understand this.

Before you spend any more time and money on your camera, take at least one class in photography.

What DSLR camera & lens would be best for football pictures?

Kay

Hi, I've never owned a DSLR in my life so I'm a little out of league with this. My dad, who is a head football coach at my old high school, is wanting pictures of his team, game day and practice pictures that are higher quality. I have 2 digital cameras already but neither take decent sports pictures, especially at night with the bright lights. I don't want anything over $300, and even that is stretching it. So what would be a decent priced DSLR camera for night-time sports pics? And would it need a special lens?
Thanks, yea like I said I'm way out of my league with this one. I've never owned a camera that cost more than $100. I just started looking at cameras on Best Buys website and discovered for myself, to much sadness, the cheapest DSLR was $450, with out lenses. So I guess I'll try to find a better point-and-shoot camera. Thank you all again!!

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Any dSLR that can shoot at 3200 ISO with very little noise and allow for custom white balance.

The lens you will need is probably something like a 200-400 mm f/4 or 300 mm f/2.8

As you will see when you do the research, such a camera/lens combination will cost you in excess of $8,500.

To produce high quality sports photos, you need a dSLR camera since it has a sensor that is over 15 times larger than any P&S camera, have no shutter lag that is noticeable (unlike a P&S which can take a full second before the shutter opens and closes after you have pressed the shutter release) and even when shooting on the sidelines, a long lens like a 300 mm f/2.8 and a medium focal length zoom like a 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens are important if you want to catch the shots you and your father wish

Here is a sample shot, using a 300 mm f/2.8 lens with the camera set to 3200 ISO.

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view&current=iCYO_9697c.jpg


As you will notice, even at 3200 ISO, there is little noise and the shutter speed was high enough to prevent all but a tiny bit of blur

Sadly NO $300 camera can produce such images.

If you were to shoot using an older Nikon F4 35 mm SLR, 3200 ISO black and white film and the same lenses, you could shave off some of the costs. Nikon F4 = about $300, used, body only A new AF-S 300 mm f/4 lens, about $1,500 vs a AF-S 300 mm f/2.8 at $5,900.

You may be able to find some of this equipment used, but as you can see, your budget is not too close to reality for what you are asking.

The Nikon Coolpix P500 costs under $400 and has a nice long optical zoom, but you will be needing to deal with lower quality due to the tiny sensor and shutter lag that will cause you to miss critical shots

You understand what you need, but your budget is just a tad off.

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Which camera should I choose for astrophotography?

Zachary

I would like to do afocal astrophotography but i cant decide on which camera i should choose, and i am on a budget... so here are my top picks:
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
and i NEED:
Manual focus
ISO 1600 or greater
keep it under 250$
Large apertures(3.4 or higher(2.8 preferably))

and then features that would be nice:
Manual exposure
custom white balance

so if anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated =)
and P.S.: what is a good lens for afocal astrophotography?
I know Afocal can be done with a point and shoot type camera.

I know Afocal can be done with a point and shoot type camera.

Answer
Won't happen with a point & shoot camera. You need a D-SLR & a telescope.

A Good Beginner camera for Astrophotography?

Justine D

Hi there, my name is Justine and I have a question for you good people.
Let me start by saying that I love space. Anything from Astronomy to Physics, and find myself most fascinated with DSOs, or Deep Sky objects. My telescope is a beginner level, because I'm amateur at this all, it is a Orion Starblast 4.5 Refractor mounted on an equatorial tripod.
You can take a look at this link if you need more info on it--->http://www.telescope.com/Orion-StarBlast-45-Equatorial-Reflector-Telescope/p/9798.uts?keyword=Orion%20Starblast%204.5
I have observed the sky for a while now, and know my way around okay, so I wanted to try my hand at Astrophotography- The photographing of objects in Outer Space, but I need a bit of advice with it.
As I said, I'm very amateurish at this, but I learn my way around electronics pretty well, I know a tad about cameras most commonly used for astrophotography, Single-Lens Reflex Cameras and Charge-coupled Devices, or SLR cameras and CCDs.
Also stated before, I would most like to photograph Deep space objects like Nebulae, though I hold endless fascination for the planets as well.
The thing is, I'm a teenager with a part time job and can't afford extremely pricey Charge-coupled Devices or expert SLR cameras, I really don't want something so expert either, since I need to learn basics before I move up further.
I tried doing some online googling and research before I settled on anything, but It got too confusing amidst all the different type of cameras....
Can someone Please refer me to a good Beginner camera for Astrophotography that isn't too horribly pricey?
If I have to save for a basic CCD to photograph what I want to, I will do it, I just need to know a good device to use that is compatible with my telescope.
Thank you so so much ^^

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Astrophotography has its own, very steep learning curve. However, you can do a few things with just an DSLR and an easy to make tracking platform.

The DSLR brand that several folks use is Canon. It has wider 3rd party software support that any other DSLR manufacturer. And Canon's imaging elements are generally less noisy than that of its competitors.

Why this is important? Glad you asked. Its all about remote camera control. The less you can touch the camera and let software do the work, the better. The camera shutter will need to be open for minutes at a time, while acquiring an image. Most, if not all DSLR's have a 30 second shutter limit and using a timer like those listed below is the only way to get around that limit. Any sort of movement from touching the camera or anything its tied to (like tripods) will cause jitters and shakes to show up on the image.

Two ways to get around this are using a timer like this -
http://www.amazon.com/Aputure-Powershot-Compatible-Inexpensive-Intervalometer/dp/B003Y35VJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327223949&sr=8-1

Or through software (need a laptop or netbook) -
http://www.stark-labs.com/nebulosity.html

Next, comes the mount. Sorry to say this, but your current telescope system just simply will not work for doing astrophotography. The tripod is too flimsy and the guiding on the scope is way better suited for visual observing, not photography.

But there is a cheap alternative - the Barn Door Tracker (also known as a Scotch Mount). This is something that you can build yourself in an afternoon and use it that evening. The basics can be found below. Depending on what sort of scrap wood you have laying around and other materials (look in Thrift Shops), the cost should be well under $25 -
http://www.astropix.com/BGDA/SAMPLE2/SAMPLE2.HTM
http://www.garyseronik.com/?q=node/152

Other hints and tips can be found here -
http://www.willbell.com/new/pdfs/widefieldchapter01.pdf
http://www.astropix.com/

If the above is still too expensive, then try this -
http://www.amazon.com/Orion-StarShoot-System-Imaging-Camera/dp/B004E4M7QI/ref=dp_cp_ob_p_title_2

You'll still need a computer to capture the images and these type of cameras are only good for lunar and planetary work - But, you get to learn your chops with the telescope you already have. It's not a perfect system, but it'll teach you a whole bunch.

The other huge item, that luckily isn't a big expense, is focusing. Cameras love to be in perfect focus, so using a focusing mask on your scope can be very useful. And you can make it yourself -
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/FOCUS/METHODS.HTM

The last item is image stacking and processing. Stacking allows you to take a whole mess of short exposures and software sums them up into one nice looking photo. This really works well when using a webcam. You run the video for a minute or so. Then when you are processing the image, you can toss out the bad frames (one frame = 1/30 sec or 30 frames per second) and just work with the better looking ones

Software that allows you to do this (and is free) -
http://www.astronomie.be/registax/
http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html

Good luck and just take your time. The Universe isn't going anywhere soon.

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Canon Rebel DSLR Zoom lens?

John

I am looking for a zoom or telephoto lens. Cheap but good qaulity would be nice. It is for all types of use, outdoo, indoor, sports, concerts. I really need something to get me some nice close ups. I will try to get it used on ebay, but I need a good name lens to buy.

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You cannot get high-quality zoom OR telephoto (let alone telephoto zoom) lenses for cheap. Most telephoto zooms work poorly indoors or under low-light conditions as well because they tend to be slower than primes - unless you're willing to spend several thousand dollars for a fast one.

I have a Sigma f/4-5.6 70-300 macro that works for me. It comes with a hood, and works with the EF (not just EF-S) series. It sounds like it could work for you too. The macro would allow to take the close-ups you want, and the lens works very well outdoors. I find that it's a little heavy as I don't have a tripod, but with a tripod or monopod the problem's eliminated.

Canon Lens Question?

t _la

I currently have a Canon Digital Rebel XT with:
-The standard 18-55mm lens
-Canon EF 55-200 f/4.5-5.6

Question:
- s it worth it to get BOTH the Canon EF 70-200 f/4 IS USM AND a Quantaray 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 OS lens?
- Should i get one or the other?
- If neither, is there a lens to get for under $1000 that would complement my current set?

I take photos for the school newspaper, sports games, and family functions.

thanks so much
What about as upgrades for the old ones?

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Your current lenses cover virtually the same zoom range as the lenses you are looking at. They really don't complement your existing lenses at all, but are essentially potential replacements. Let's see, the Quantaray lens is $530 and the Canon is $1229. That's a total of $1759, a lot of money.

If I had to choose what lenses to get for you, and presuming you're on a budget of under $1000...
I'd get this one to replace your standard 18-55mm lens:
Tamron SP AF17-50MM F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical Lens.

Why? For the low light capability and wide aperture. It'll do much better than your current standard lens in that regard.

If you want the 70-200 f/4 IS USM, then I think that's a much better lens than the 55-200 (which I would get rid of and sell) and you should get it if you can afford it.

The only reason to get the Quantaray lens would be if you need a 1 lens solution, where you can only carry one lens and need to cover a lot of focal lengths. Otherwise, it's not as good a choice as getting lenses with more narrow focal lengths and wider apertures.

Lens selection can be tough--you should always evaluate your needs and decide which lenses will accomplish what you want.

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camera lens?

alangston2

what does amperture and focal length mean with lens and what is the best wide angle lens for close-ups picture

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In (simplified) photographic terms Focal Length is the measurement of the distance between the optical center of a lens focused at infinity and the plane where the image is focused. This helps to define the lens in terms of it's angle-of-view. The shorter the focal length the larger (wider) the angle-of-view, so a short focal length is called a Wide Angle lens. If the angle is close to that which human beings normally see it is generally referred to as a "normal" lens. If the angle-of-view becomes smaller than a "normal" view it is commonly referred to as a telephoto lens.

Aperture is a measurement of the diameter of the lens in relation to the focal length. Most photographic lenses have either a fixed aperture or a variable aperture using a mechanical Iris type Diaphragm to change the size of the opening. This allows the user, or a computer in the camera, to adjust the amount of light coming through the lens. This is one of the two major controls for the amount of light reaching the film/sensor. The other control is the shutter speed. The aperature selected IS NOT the depth of field, it does effect the depth of field and can effect the image quality. Depth of field is widely misunderstood and would be a topic requiring many pages to explain. In a nutshell, wider/larger apertures (lower F numbers) mean less depth of field and narrower/smaller (higher F numbers) mean more depth of field.

In general, wide angle lenses can focus "closer" than telephoto lenses because it is easier mechanically to make a "short" lens focus closer than a long lens. (To get a lens to focus on an object that is closer the lens must be moved FURTHER from the plane of focus). These distances can be quite small in a wide angel lens and very large in a telephoto lens.

If by "close-ups" you mean high magnification or Macro photography, using wide angle lenses is seldom attempted because the wide angle of view results in a smaller image size, thus partially defeating the purpose. In 35mm photography typical Macro lenses would be in the 45mm-105mm focal lengths. Usually, longer focal lengths are better for macro work because it allows the photographer to have a greater working distance from the subject. See the exception below.

Special wide angle close up lenses such as 18mm-35mm length have generally been designed for specialized copy work. This allows cameras to be mounted on vertical copy stands and remain relatively close to flat art material so that large subjects can be processed without requiring photographers to climb step ladders to compose the images.

Hope this helps:

Email me if you need additional information...

What camera and lens is best for long distance action close ups?

Q. I want to be a wildlife photographer so i need a camera that can focus fast and take pictures fast. E.g an owl flying down to perch on a tree branch.I also need a lens that will give me highly detained photos.

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For wildlife photography you will want a camera with lots of autofocus points and a high burst rate. For wildlife and sports I use the Canon 7D (18mp, 8fps, 19 af points). If you like Nikon, the D7000 is a great choice (16mp, 6fps, 39 af points). For lenses, you will ideally want L series lenses with image stabilization and a fast focusing motor (USM for Canon). I'm not familiar with Nikon lenses, but the same basic rules apply. If you're on a budget, get the best quality lens you can afford that has image stabilization and USM. USM = Ultra Sonic Motor.

Usually I recommend better lenses before a better camera body, but in this case the body is just as important for getting that perfect shot.

I hope this helps. Good Luck.

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First DSLR Camera? Sony, Nikon, and Canon? Help!?

Joyce

Okay so I am 13, a girl, and I really love photography. I was supposed to get my first DSLR camera for Christmas but I don't know what kind to get.
My friend got a Sony a580 or something like that and the pictures are awesome. Except then I heard that Sony isn't as food as Canon and Nikon, since it's new. I was going to get the same camera as my friend because I'm not sure if I need like a bajillion different lenses that Canon and Nikon have.
I was going to get the Samsung ST550, a digital camera that was dual screen, because I heard it has a great "beauty" feature. And I wish that they made a DSLR that also had a beauty feature, because I'm not getting the Samsung. And it's not like I can just bring a DSLR camera to school and take pictures with my friends, so I'm using my iPhone 4 as my "digital" camera. Or like a camera I can take anywhere. I like to take pictures of random things, ahahaha. Self portraits for Facebook profile pictures, my dog, babies and toddlers from church, nature, and flowers, and jumping/moving pictures. And over Spring Break, our whole entire extended family is going to Hawaii and I want to take pictures, and I don't think my phone will cut it.
So what DSLR camera should I get? And I probably wont get a lot of lenses.

I want the Sony a580.
Model Features: 16.2MP, Exmor⢠APS sensor, 1080/60i Full HD movies, two types of Live View, Face Detection, 3D Sweep Panorama, tiltable 3.0" LCD, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, 18-55mm DT zoom lens included.

Sony a55.
Model Features: 16.2MP, Translucent Mirror Technologyâ¢, Quick AF Full HD Movie, GPS tagging, Live View with Phase detection, 10 fps, 15-point auto focus, 18-55mm zoom lens included.

Sony a35
Model Features: 16.2MP, Translucent Mirror Technologyâ¢, Quick AF Full HD Movie, Main sensor Live View with Phase detection, Face Detection, 3D Sweep Panorama, 3.0" LCD, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, 18-55 zoom lens included.

So it's up to those 3. You can suggest another brand/model.anything!

Answer
Well. you're proving my point. Sony is very good at marketing cameras with just the right feature set to appeal to the uninformed bebinner.

It all depends. If you want to get serious about photography then look at a nikon d3100 with an 18-105 lens. If you want to stay in the "let\s keep it on full auto and pump out a steady stream of shots typical for my age" then any DSLR will do and sony will add the bonus of perhaps the best liveview system

What is the difference in sony DSC-HX100 and SLT-A33L?

time

They have same price tag. But DSC has 30X zoom and SLT has no zoom what this means which one should I buy?

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The last time I looked, the Sony A33 was a bit more expensive that the HX100.

You are comparing two totally different cameras. The HX100 is what's called a superzoom, or megazoom camera. Sometimes even the term 'bridge camera' is used, but I despise the term.

Superzooms camera are at their core, are compact cameras with a large lens attached, and usually some extra controls and options. They have the same small image sensor packed with too many pixels, and the same poor image quality as a compact.

The Sony A33 is a dSLT camera (nearly identical to a dSLR) and has no zoom because there is no lens permanently attached to the camera. dSLRs and dSLTs never have 'zoom' numbers attached to them for this reason. The A33 crushes the HX100 in just about every single way but one.

You'll never have the zoom factor in the A33 because of the large image sensor. Cameras like the HX100 with its small image sensor can pack a lot of zoom in a smaller lens. The larger image sensor requires a larger lens to get the same reach, that's why you see pro photographers at football games with those massive white zoom lenses that cost a small fortune.

What people don't know is that a cheap superzoom camera with a 15x has more reach than that super long dSLR lens, it's only that large to make up for the larger image sensor. Of course the dSLR image quality is better by leaps and bounds.

So what do you want? for simplicity, and lower weight and size, go for the HX100. Because the lens is fixed, once you buy it, you are done. If you want a camera with the potential to deliver pro image quality, and the ability to change lenses, add a flash or other accessories, go for the A33. One note, the Sony A37 is coming soon and replaces the A35 which replaced the A33 which is a first generation dSLT.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/45636/sony-a37-nex-f3-camera-specs

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can you clean your camera lens using the same cloth for your glasses?

Lelu

or can you only use a special cloth for the camera lens?
also, it's a digital camera. i wouldn't even think about touching it... but someone has, and there's an oily fingerprint smack center of the lens >:(

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If it's a nice and clean microfiber cloth, or even cotton, then yes. I know of some people wearing glasses that are more expensive than my SLR lens (just the lenses, leave alone the designer frame), so if they can entrust their $1000 glasses to that piece of cloth, why not your lens?

Here's a link to all you wanted to know about lens cleaning and more:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cleaning.htm

LEM.

What type of cloth can I use to clean my camera lens?

L'sia

Preferably one that is lint free and won't scratch.

Answer
Microfiber! Dedicate that cloth to
your camera only and nothing else.

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Which Camera Should I Get? A Canon T2i or Sony HVR-HD1000U?

Porter Sav

I am a amateur filmmaker, and I would very much like to get a new video camera. My price range is up to $1500 (preferably below $1000), I will ONLY go for Sony and Canon, as JVC, Panasonic and all the other companies tend to use CCD sensors that seem to wash your face out more than a CMOS, and I was looking at these two cameras that I think look pretty nice. Here are the cons and pros to each of them:

Canon EOS Rebel T2i (about $800 with a 18-55mm lens):
Pros
-Much more portable and less intimidating to crowds of people than the Sony
-18 mega pixels still images, versus the 6.1 MP image on the Sony
-Interchangeable Lenses
-Weighs less
-Along with the single CMOS sensor, it also has a DIGIC 4 image processor
-Doubles as an excellent photograph camera
Cons
-Doesn't look as professional as the Sony
-Doesn't have any microphone (3.5mm or XLR) inputs
-Isn't shoulder mount design
-Included Lens (in most kits) is only 18-55mm (around like 9 or 8x zoom), not 10x zoom

Sony HVR-HD1000U HDV Camcorder (about $1500):
Pros
-Professional look
-more steadiness and control with shoulder mount design
-Barn doors on the end of lens
-Don't have to spend extra money on interchangeable lenses
-Has a 3.5mm mic input
Cons
-only 6.1 MP still images, not too hot of quality
-Weighs a lot
-Not portable
-intimidates crowds of people
-Built in memory, which is rather large, but you can't get a bigger memory card if needed
-Batteries are expensive
-more pricy than the T2i
-Can't get a larger zoom lens
-Have to spend hundreds on extra batteries, the carrying case and a sturdy tripod.

Anyway, that's the battle with myself here. If I were to get the T2i, I would also get a Zoom H4n Handy recorder to plug my mic into and store the audio on, and it would also be cheaper than just buying the Sony alone. I'm more veered towards the T2i, and if I really wanted it to look professional when I'm filming my movies and short films, then I could save up and attach a matte box to the end as well as mounting a LED light on the shoe mount. My current mic is a Rode VideoMic, which has a built in shoe mount and has a 3.5mm output. I just needed some input on this because the area I live in has barely any film makers.

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The main words you use are "amateur film maker" not photographer.

Reading specs is fine but the main test is getting your hands on the cameras and trying them out, the stills camera will fall short as a good quality video camera, for a few reasons but the main one its not designed to be a video camera its a stills camera that can take video. you have a limit of the amount of video you can take at one time just under 4GB this can be for two reasons, either the file system is not designed for anything over that size (the same as fat32 and NTFS) or the camera will have over heating problems.

mega pixels have no relevance to video, HD video is around 2mp so unless you are going to take stills as well, then its not a factor, if you are going to take stills, then unless you are going to blow the stills up into huge pictures, again its not going to be an issue,

read this http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

Kindly sent to me by Iridflare very interesting!

A HDV tape based camera will by definition give you a better quality video, you are only limited to the length of the tape, 60 minutes. every single froma of video is captured which cannot be said with the T2, and that is one of the huge pitfalls when it comes to editing.

Again specs are not the final say, try them out, when you have taken your video watch it back on a large screen TV instantly you will see why the Video camera is better than the stills, there will be no artefacts, especially on the edges of subjects.

There is no such thing as video on the cheap, (if you want high quality) I wish there was it would save me thousands, Sure some studios have started to use DSLR's but they are not consumer cameras. -

You do not say what type of video you are planning to take, if there is any fast action then again the camera will fall behind very quickly as they type of video format it records does not capture fast action very well.

I am not going through your list as its going to take to long, but some of your "pros and cons" are not realistic, such as zoom, get closer, better to be closer than use zoom, basic first year student stuff, try a little experimant, if you have a camera zoom until you are about 10X then focus on a subject, maybe moving a little then keep the camera steady for 20 seconds you wont, there is not point in getting a camera with 20 X zoom if you cannot keep it steady, that will be the same for bothe cameras a professional camera man always has a tripod, with out fail. . batteries you can get a belt battery pack, that will give you 8 hours plus. weight you are in a better position to keep the camera steady, compared to the T2, "intimidates crowds of people" its your job to make people feel comfortable, part of being a professional cameraman.

A little information, Having been in the business for a while, (maybe to long) I have seen many "camera men" (just a term, not forgetting the ladies) come and go, more so today, its hard to get work, no one has money, but a huge part is to look professional, and act accordingly, turning up with a little DSLR is not going to give a good impression, people think big, big camera "means better pictures" and "professional" even if in reality its not right. If you get work (assuming you are any good) on a set, you will be there about the same amount of time it takes you to unpack you T2 and pack it back up. at least you will have half a chance with the Sony.

I wish you luck, just do one thing, make sure you are not one of the many so say "camera men" that profess to be "professional" but in fact know very little about the basics of camera work, it takes many years, but its worth it, when you see your video (or some of it) on the screen be it TV or, the movies. There is not better feeling.

RR

Would I be able to use a digital SLR camera lens for different camera makers?

ShyGirl

I have an Olympus E420 camera that I recieved as a gift from my parents on my birthday last year. To be honest, It just doesn't appeal to me that much and after playing around with my friends Canon T1I Rebel EOS, I've decided that I want to look into purchasing one with my own funds. The only concern I have is that I'm not exactly willing to pay $1000+ for the camera itself and also the camera lens that comes with it.

The reason being is because for christmas, my dad got me a really nice 40-150 MM lens. (I also have a 14-42 MM lens that came with my Olympus). The only problem is that my lens' are both by the camera maker Olympus. Would it be possible to just buy a Canon camera body, and still be able to use my Olympus lens' so I wouldnt have to shell out the extra cash?

Thanks!

Answer
Not without an adapter. Each camera manufacturer uses a proprietary lens mount geometry, thus effectively restricting one to a particular brand.

Having never used such an adapter, I cannot comment on them.

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Which is better for personal use Comcador/SLR/digital camera?

ggg

my budget is above AED 1500.......plz tell me which is best ? now from website i saw COMCADOR camera design is very smart & good looking...is it only 4 video or everything i mean photo, video can possible from it ?

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While most cameras take video, and some camcorders take photos; to get the best of both, you need both. Have not seen a camera that compares with the video from a camcorder and camcorders can't take good quality photos. Suggest the least expensive Canon Camcorder and the Canon A590IS camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=174&modelid=16172#ModelFeaturesAct ...

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Mega pixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

For expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged and don't delete. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

Source:
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
http://dpreview.com/ ...

Best Digital SLR Camera+Lens around $900 to $1100?

safe

Spending money on lens or body? (with Full HD recording)

Answer
Nikon D3100 with 18-55 mm lens, $700

Shoots Full HD video and is the only camera in its price range that can auto-focus in the video mode

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Best Wedding Photography Lens?

Christine

I am looking for your preferred lens in wedding photography. Please give me the pros/cons of the lens, as well as the expected price. I prefer Canon models, but am open to suggestions on any lens you prefer and love!

Answer
You don't shoot a wedding with just one lens ... the minimalist kit for a wedding photographer is:

24-70 f2.8
Groups to portraits + a bit of macro.
2600$

70-200 f2.8
Portraits to zooming in during the ceremony so you aren't 2 feet away from the couple to fill the frame.
2600$

50 f1.4
Portraits
380$

24-105 f4
Emergency all purpose backup lens
1600$

I shoot with two cameras (alternating as needed) ... one with the 24-70 and the other with a 70-200.

when to use which lens for wedding photography?

crazyheart

So I'm shooting my first weddings this year, and I don't have the $$ to buy a better lens, so I'm going to rent a few.
I have a nikon D90 and I'll be renting a lens kit that includes AF-s 24-70mm f2.8 G IF-ED N lens and AF-s 70-200mm f2.8 G VR IF-ED lens, also the Nikon AF-s 10.5/2.8 DX Fisheye Lens.

I know the 24-70 and 70-200 are my top choices, and fish eye i will only use for certain situations, do you think I only need the 24-70 or only the 70-200? I would love to olny get one, but if I'm going to need both i will.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
p.s. I have a speedflash sb600, reflectors and such, do you suggest any other equipment.
My first wedding is the couple only, no party.
they dont have any of the lenses you listed for rental, i want to stick to the ones i listed.

Answer
My input would be to have a second camera with a different lens than your primary camera. No fish eye!

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