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

I have several lens' from a SLR and want to know which DSLR will work with them.?

macydoodle

I have a Minolta auto-focus 35-70 zoom w/macro, an Albinar auto-focus 75-200 zoom with macro and a Soligor ultra-wide angle 17mm lens that all have a bayonette lens mounts. I have a good deal of money already invested in these lenses and would llike to keep them if I could either find an adapter to use them on say a Canon or other camera that would accept the mount without an adapter. Can anyone help?

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Forget adapters, they're too clunky.
Not wanting to be rude, those lenses are not top spec. so don't spend a lot on getting them to work. If they're all in Minolta Maxxum AF mount then they will fit on Sony DSLRs. The modern lenses, thanks mainly to coatings and better design, will produce better image quality. However, because the APS-C DSLRs crop the centre of the image the quality from those old lenses won't be too disappointing.

You could pick up either a new Sony A58 or any of the other older cameras back to A35 which fixed translucent mirrors and electronic viewfinders. However the first of the double-digit Sony line with optical findes from A200 to A580 were pretty goodl.

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professional photography cameras?

smiffy_187

hey um i need a high qualitay camera but i dont no wat type to get.i need excellent quality , good zoom and all that,i want one like the paparazzi and photographers of models have but mabey not as deer$$,,,mabey under $500? THANKS

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for under $500 I recommend Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Professional Cameras Under $500?

Alyssa

I was planning on buying a really good camera soon. But I really don't know want to spend more than $500 dollars on it, even $500 is pushing it. Any good professional cameras that you can think of? Thank you!

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You only have enough money to barely get an entry level dSLR. It is in no way, shape or form a professional camera. That's not a bad thing, a cheap dSLR will blow a compact out of the water, but to make that happen, you will need some skills.

So, for your budget, you are very close. Keep saving, to figure in tax, or shipping, and you'll need a basic kit lens, the cost could be closer to 550-650 bucks, so you aren't far off.

The very bottom, entry level stuff from the big three is all you can get. That would be a Nikon D3100 (skip the 3200, that image sensor is a dog in low light) Canon T2i, Sony A37.

On the whole pro issue, you'll need to understand, even photographers will argue where pro bodies really start. One thing is for sure, you'll need at least 3,000 US dollars for anything that could be called entry level pro, and that's the camera only, nothing else. That bottom line would be Canon 5D mark III, Sony A99, Nikon D700 or 800.

Full blown, pro bodies like a Canon 1D mark IV, 1D X, Nikon D3s, D4 start at about 5,000 US dollars, and top out around 6,500 US dollars, body only.

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Model number of type of camera lens?

Orange Blo

I would like to get a close friend a camera lens for the holidays. I managed to get some clues and ideas to specifically pick out what she wants. I know shes uses a canon (i dont know the model) and Tokina lenses. Can anyone tell me what a "full frame" lens is and what type of Tokina lens (model) would produce that type of image?

I've searched online and I dont understand the specs of the lenses as I am not a photographer so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great.

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You still don't have enough clues.

Does your friend in fact have a Canon 5D or 1D camera, thus the need for EF or EF compliant lenses (full frame)? The most important thing you would need to know is 1) what lenses she has already and 2) what subjects she shoots but does not have the lenses she wants

Just buy your friend a gift card and let her pick the lenses she wants

Here is a link to all the Canon cameras available for full frame Canon cameras

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

and all the Tokina lenses

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/tokina/index.html

What type of Nikon Camera/Lens to buy?

Stephanie

I am looking for a nice Nikon camera to take pictures with. Probably the smallest Nikon that you can attach different lenses to & preferably one that doesn't weigh 100 pounds. I am also looking for a fisheye lens. Any recommendations? and If you have any, where to get them?

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the smallest and lightest DSLR camera is the Nikon D3100

for fisheye lenses, the cheapest one I know of is a Rokinon fisheye lens for around $300
a good, quality fisheye lens will cost anywhere from $700-1500 or so

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/730210-REG/Nikon_25472_D3100_Digital_SLR_Camera.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769466-REG/Rokinon_FE8M_N_8mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/300487-USA/Nikon_2148_10_5mm_f_2_8G_ED_DX.html

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A question about my DSLR camera-lens?

Martin

I have an Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
When people ask me how big millimeter lens it have,what answer I give,reffering to my "ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6"? 40? ......150? ....

Thanks all,in advance.

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If people are asking what the 35 mm SLR equivalent it, just multiply whatever focal length your lenses are by 2. The smaller sensor on your Olympus turns your 40-150 mm lens into an amazing 80-300 mm when compared to a 35 mm SLR or full frame dSLR.

A question about my DSLR camera-lens?

Martin

I have an Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.
When people ask me how big millimeter lens it have,what answer I give,reffering to my "ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6"? 40? ......150? ....

Thanks all,in advance.

Answer
Hi there,

The answer should refer to your lenses focal lenght, in your case 40-150mm.

The focal length of a lens determines its angle of view, and thus also how much the subject will be magnified for a given photographic position.

Good luck!

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How good is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens for landscape photography?

Samuel Ng

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It can be used to shoot landscapes - but the field of view will be fairly narrow & you wouldn't shoot it wide open in any case - you'd stop it down for greater depth of field. Given those two constraints, its a perfectly capable lens for landscapes, in fact in terms of sharpness, it's great.

However, most people tend to use a wider angle lens (10-20mm or thereabouts), as this tends to give more drama to a landscape, but you don't have to.
Some beautiful landscape shots have been taken with telephoto lenses, where you may want to concentrate on one small element in the scene.

Canon EOS 40D owner looking for best lens for wide/landscape shots?

Claudia T

Not a professional photographer but I have a great camera and am stationed in Europe. Im looking for the best lens for my EOS that will capture some of the amazing landscapes out here. Cant spend a huge amount of money though, under 700 dollars is as far as I can go. Suggestions would be appreciated.

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Take a look at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm ultra-wide zoom. Around $700.00 USD.

The Tamron SP AF10-24mm Di II Aspherical would also be a good choice. Around $475.00 USD.

For the very best landscapes, always use a tripod. My set-up is a 21mm lens at f16 and focused to 6' which yields a depth of field from 2'-2" to infinity. Camera perfectly level on a 3-way tilt/pan head on my ancient Slik tripod. I always shoot in Aperture Priority and let the camera worry about the shutter speed. I use a cable release or the camera's self-timer to release the shutter.

To calculate Depth of Field with any combination of lens focal length, f-stop and subject distance just go to http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

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What are the best lens to use for Canon 7d Video?

Q. I'm not quite sure what to purchase and would enjoy help considering quality and budget, i'm looking lenses that i'll be able to get a very thin depth of fields as well as full focus wide angle shots.

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I would consider Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219.
Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
24-70mm focal length
f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator

What is a good first Canon lens for my canon 7D to shoot video with?

Burtondude

I am a filmmaker, and I am investing into DSLR lenses. I also want to use this lens for photography.
Let me know. I was thinking to get the Canon 50mm f1.2 or f1.4. What do you think?

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I hate smart people who think that being a film maker necessarily involves silver hallide acetate.

JimA doesn't have a video DSLR and so is the wrong person to answer this, as bourne out by his recommendation of a superzoom lens, the quality of which can be most kindly described as mediocre.

Sorry Jim, it's one thing trying to help, it's another racking up points on subjects where you've no useful knowledge (and being facetious into the bargain)

ANYWAY

Back to the question.

I would recommend a constant aperture walkaround, either Canons 17-55 f2.8 IS EF-s lens (very expensive) or Sigmas version, even the Non-IS version (at less than half the cost of the canon) just make sure it is the constant f2.8 aperture version.

With video you can't shoot below 1/30th and are better to shoot at 1/50 or 1/60th, so an f2.8 constant lens gives you an extra 1-2 stops of light over the zoom range compared to a ramping aperture lens.

The max f2.8 also brings the 7Ds AF system to life, particularly the centre point with its dual cross -axis phase detection.

Fixed lenses are less flexible and very fast short tele lenses (the 50mms become more like an 80mm lens on an APS-C 7D) are very tricky to keep in focus. They are great for effect but not easy to live with for general use.

If you really want a 50mm then I would get the cheapo f1.8 version, and get one of the constant aperture walkarounds.

I would never part with the cash for the f1.2 50mm. It's not worth the cash optically. The f1.4 is equal better accross most of the range.

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Difference between Canon & Sigma 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens?

Dye P

Is there a lot of Difference between Canon 24-70 mm f/2.8 & Sigma 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens besides the price? I'm newbie in photography and my friend recommended 24-70 f/2.8 lens for my canon, I'm just wondering If It's worth it to invest twice the amount of Sigma lens. Thanks

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If this is your first DSLR, you might hold off on dropping anywhere from $450-$1450 on a lens that you aren't yet sure you really need. You didn't mention which Canon you have. I mention this because that may be a factor in your decision. Specifically, are you shooting a 1.3x crop or full-frame camera such as the 5D/5DMarkII or andy of the 1D/1Ds series? If the answer is no and you're shooting a 1.6x crop-body such as a Rebel T2i(EOS 550D), 50D or 7D, then a 24-70mm f/2.8 may not be the best choice. That said, if you're talking about the older Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG zoom that Sigma lists for around $750 (actual street price is closer to $500), then I've owned and shot it and offer a direct comparison to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM I currently own and use on both my 7D and my 5D Mark II. Iâve also used them on a Canon 40D that I recently sold.

As mentioned above, I currently shoot the Canon lens and prefer it to the Sigma. Iâve shot these lenses side-by-side on the same cameras. Iâve actually owned two copies of the Sigma. The first one I purchased several years ago for use on a Canon 40D. While I liked the lens overall at the time, it had focusing issues and wouldnât autofocus properly on my 40D. It worked great as a manual focus lens though. Because of the AF issues on my 40D, I eventually sold that lens to buy the EF-s 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM which actually was a more useful lens given the 1.6x crop factor on cameras like my old 40D or the 7D I own today. To be fair, a friend of mine who (unlike me) is a professional photographer, continues to shoot the Sigma today on his 40D and 7D and neither he nor his clients has been disappointed. He is however, evaluating the possibility of moving to the Canon lens due to image quality.

The differences in build quality are fairly obvious when you handle both lenses. The Canon does focus faster and is almost silent where as the Sigma seems slow and can be readily heard grinding away across a small room. The Canon also offers full-time manual focus capability where as the Sigma has a clutch that must be engaged. The Canonâs hood is superior in that it works at both ends of the lensâ zoom range where as the Sigmaâs only offers a benefit at the short end of its zoom range as is true of most lens hoods. Both lenses have the rather odd tendency to physically extend their barrels when zoomed âoutâ to 24mm but, this is specifically why the Canon comes with a much larger, longer hood. And curiously, the Sigma requires 82mm filters that are a bit more expensive than the 77mm filters required for the Canon lens. For many people, all of these differences add up to little more than subtle luxuries that simply do not justify the higher price of the Canon. Thatâs a personal call and I was certainly of the same mindset when I bought my second copy of the Sigma but, after three years, Iâd matured a bit as a photographer and started noticing more things I didnât like about the Sigmaâs image quality.

Image quality is admittedly subjective but, typically very important to photographers. This is where the Canon has a visible edge in my opinion. Neither of the two copies of the Sigma lens Iâve owned offered the same degree of sharpness and clarity across the frame as the Canon. The Canon, I think, renders colors more accurately too. Iâve shot a dozen different Sigma lenses in addition to the two Iâve owned and I swear they all have the same weird yellow color cast to them. I also realize now that the Sigma is simply more prone to flare and ghosts when bright light sources were in frame or just out of frame than the Canon. And finally there is the issue of getting what you paid for. While both the Canon and Sigma are supposed to be 24-70mm lenses, one of them is clearly wrong. Specifically, the Sigma does not appear to be quite as âwideâ at 24mm as the Canon and visibly shows more barrel distortion. At the opposite end of the zoom range, the Sigma doesnât seem to be quite as âlong.â In fact, Iâd say Sigmaâs 24-70mm is closer to a 26-68mm zoom and Iâm not the only person who has made such observations. With all this said, Sigma does offer a newer 24-70mm f/2.8 that by all accounts is much better than their previous lens and closer in performance to the Canon lens but still cheaper. It may be worth a look.

Lens on DSLR cameras?

Q. I am new with DSLR cameras, when it specifies the zoom (eg, "18-55mm") does it mean that it can only zoom to that length? :S
Thanks so much, I understand now. I am buying the 18-55mm and 70-300mm Lenses.

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The 18-55 mm lens on a DSLR is the most useful. It gives the user a lens that can take wide angle landscape shots as well as head and shoulder portrait shots.

The next lens most new users of DSLR's buy is the 55-200 mm to allow them to reach out and shoot sports, action or some wildlife.

The serious landscape shooter usually saves their pennies and buys a 10-24 mm super wide angle zoom lens to take amazing landscape and architectural shots.

Add an macro lens and there you have it.

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Nikon DSLR cameras...?

Cay

I have had several cameras and I am VERY into photography.. I have had many small digital cameras and also the first model of the canon Rebel. I am definitely considering buying a Nikon DSLR. I have looked into the d60, the d90, and the d5000.. I am wondering if the d90 and d5000 are worth the price over the d60.. Especially for a first time nikon user.. Thanks!!

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D60 is an entry level DSLR while D90 is a semi-professional camera.If you can afford I would recommend D90 that come with better features.
11-point AF system,Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second,Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200,great 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor,One-button Live View
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ENOZY4?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ENOZY4

but if you want to save money D60 is a good camera that easy to use and provide great images.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012OGF6Q?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012OGF6Q

D5000 is stay between D60 and D90
D5000 vs. Nikon D60:
- Dramatic improvement in low-light and difficult light image quality
- Improved auto white balance (but still not perfect)
- Slightly bigger (taller and deeper) body, slightly heavier
- 11 autofocus points, 3D matrix metering, Auto D-Lighting
- Faster continuous shot performance (4fps vs 3)
- RAW+JPG with choice of JPEG compression
- Full feature set including bracketing
- Slightly smaller viewfinder, but adds optional grid line support
- LiveView with HD Movie Mode
- Multi selector supports diagonal movement instead of 4 directions
- support for optional Nikon GPS unit
- same outstanding 18-55VR kit lens

and D5000 vs. Nikon D90:
- Significantly more compact, lighter body
- No autofocus motor in body for older or more professional lenses
- No top LCD; must use back display to review settings
- Slightly slower continuous shot performance (4fps vs 4.5)
- Single command dial means more access to Menu for changing settings
- Built-in flash cannot command external flash units with Nikon Creative Lighting System
- No option for extra battery grip
- Kit lens only 18-55VR vs 18-105VR
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00267S7TQ?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00267S7TQ

first DSLR camera Nikon D5100 or Nikon D90?

*K*

hello im confused on which camera should i buy? i just research about D5100 vs D90 and it seems D5100 have good score however i still confused on the price the D5100 is cheaper a bit with complete package in the box 18-55mm lens inside while D90 is body only in the box with some accessories like from D5100 box..so which exactly is good when it comes for photography and quality? and what is Auto-Focus does it important? i need some more real answers please help me out here THANKS GUYS!

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The Nikon D90 can use not only the current AF-S Nikkor super fast auto-focus lenses, but the older legacy AF lenses if you are on a budget.

The D5100 only uses AF-S lenses unless you do not mind manually focusing the AF lenses.

The D5100 has better low light performance, but generally either camera is a good choice.

It will take a few years to learn how to use either camera with ease. This is true of ANY fully adjustable camera

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camera problem?

piggy1994r

i love photography with my whole heart and i want to get a really good camera so a can a-just the shutter speed and the iso and change lens, ect. so if you know of any good ones can you help and also give me price ranges


thanks

Answer
The Nikon D40 is a great little camera, very easy to use and quite reasonably priced. It's just under $500 with a lens. It has a few "consumer friendly" totally automatic modes that make it very easy to use, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. It will get you in the Nikon family which is a great place to be. If you buy accessories and lenses, you will be able to use everything on any Nikon that you might upgrade to later on. The user manual is among the easiest to use, also, including three pages of "frequently asked questions" that could put Yahoo! Answers out of business.

Check out Nikon's "Picturetown" promotion, where they handed out 200 D40's in Georgetown, SC. http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown/

Here are a few reviews, in case you have not read them yet. Be sure to note that they are several pages long and some of the reviews also have some sample images that you can look at.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/nikon_d40.html
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3756/camera-test-nikon-d40.html
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40-recommendations.htm

I hate to see people slam the camera because it can't autofocus with older Nikon lenses. It is true that there is a "slight problem" with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem. It is barely a problem anyhow. If you check www.nikonusa.com for "AF-S" lenses, which are ALL 100% compatible with the D40, you will find 28 lenses, including 13 "VR" (vibration Reduction) lenses and one true macro lens with "VR". There are another 25-plus lenses in the current catalog that provide all functions except autofocus as well as many (possibly dozens) "out of print" lenses that will work just as well. In addition, although these lens will not autofocus, most of them will still give focus confirmation. From the D40 manual: "If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 of faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the portion of the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator is displayed." (See http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/nikonafs.txt for a list of AF-S lenses or see http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=read_count&om=16715&forum=DCForumID201 for even more...)

The D40 only has 3 autofocus zones arranged horizontally at the center, 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This might be considered a limitation, but realistically, most people will find this perfectly adequate, especially if you are moving up from a point and shoot with only a center zone.

There is no "Status LCD" on top of the camera, but Nikon chose to use the rear LCD for this information. This is actually a nice move, as the display is bigger than the top display and you aren't using the read LCD for anything BEFORE you take the picture anyway. This is not a step backwards and it actually makes sense to me.

You can get the D40 with the 18-55 kit lens at B&H Photo available through Yahoo! Shopping or at 1-800-622-4987) for $475 (December 2007). Add a Lexar Platinum (60X speed) card for $25 or 2 GB for $35. Or - get the D40 with 18-135 lens and 1 GB Lexar card for around $700. This is a decent lens and it is very versatile. You will find it suitable for pretty much anything you want to do, other than really long telephoto shots. It will let you explore the range of focal lengths to decide where to start filling in your lens collection. If you don't want to buy any more lenses, this one will carry you through pretty much everything. B&H also have used D40's with the lens from $419.

What is a quality camera under $500?

I am going on a few trips and would like a camera that takes good landscape photos for under $500.
Please tell me your experience with the camera.
If you don't know of a specific camera, what brand do you think is best?

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The usual Pavlovian response in here is NIKON! CANON! as though there were no other choices. If one does a little research one finds that Sony and Pentax offer excellent alternatives.

Sony and Pentax both have their versions of image stabilization in the camera body. They also have a focus motor in the camera body so any auto focus lens made for them will auto focus. The Nikon D3000 does not have a focus motor so you have to buy Nikon's AF-S lenses. Nikon and Canon have their versions of image stabilization in some of their newer lenses.

The Sony A230 w/18-55mm lens is $429.95 at B&H. http://www.bhphotovideo.com You can use every legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lens made back to 1985 and that 25 yr. old lens will be an image stabilized lens.

No camera, however, "... takes good landscape photos ...". That is the photographer's responsibility.

Tips for good landscape photography:

1) Use a tripod. Make sure to turn image stabilization "OFF" when using a tripod.
2) Shoot at your camera's highest resolution.
3) Use ISO 100.
4) Shoot in Aperture Priority. I tend to maximize depth of field (DOF) for landscapes.
5) Use manual focus. To maximize DOF don't focus to infinity. Manually set a focus distance of 5'-0'' using the 18mm end of your 18-55mm lens.
6) Make sure the camera is perfectly level. Nothing ruins a landscape photograph quicker than a tilted horizon.
7) Use the camera's self-timer to release the shutter.

If you are confused by DOF this site will teach you about it. http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

Three factors control DOF:
1) Lens focal length.
2) The f-stop chosen.
3) The subject distance.

Your shutter speed and ISO have absolutely NOTHING to do with DOF. Only the three factors listed affect DOF.

Choose your camera from the list and then choose a focal length (18mm), an f-stop (f16) and a subject distance (5'-0''). The table on the right will show that your DOF is from 2'-0'' to infinity. This means that anything from 2'-0'' in front of your camera (3'-0'' in front of your subject) to as far as you can see - infinity - will be in focus.

Here are some examples:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4032748624/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3721056971/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3529681412/

ISO 100, 21mm lens @ f16 and "focused" at 6'-0''. DOF from 2'-2'' to infinity. Camera tripod-mounted and perfectly level. Yes, I still use film.

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What type of Nikon Camera/Lens to buy?

Stephanie

I am looking for a nice Nikon camera to take pictures with. Probably the smallest Nikon that you can attach different lenses to & preferably one that doesn't weigh 100 pounds. I am also looking for a fisheye lens. Any recommendations? and If you have any, where to get them?

Answer
the smallest and lightest DSLR camera is the Nikon D3100

for fisheye lenses, the cheapest one I know of is a Rokinon fisheye lens for around $300
a good, quality fisheye lens will cost anywhere from $700-1500 or so

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/730210-REG/Nikon_25472_D3100_Digital_SLR_Camera.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769466-REG/Rokinon_FE8M_N_8mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/300487-USA/Nikon_2148_10_5mm_f_2_8G_ED_DX.html

What types of lens are compatible with Nikon DSLRs?

MHS619

I currently own a Canon, and I think it's plain and simple that as Rebel user I can attach EF and EF-S lenses and that FD mounts won't work without adapters that usually isn't worth the hassle.

I'm thinking about switching to Nikon but I'm looking around and I don't know what lenses are compatible to let's say a Nikon D5000. So far I feel like it's a lot more than just one or two types.
Okay is that in other words an "F" mount?
Or are there different terms with Nikon than Canon

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All camera manufacturers use a proprietary lens mount.

Canon abandoned the FD lens mount for the EF lens mount when they introduced their 35mm auto focus SLR camera line around 1988. They continued using the EF lens mount when they introduced their first DSLR. In my opinion the introduction of the EF-S line of lower-priced lenses further confused things for Canon owners since the EF-S lenses can't be used on a Canon full-frame DSLR like the 5D or 1D.

Nikon introduced the F lens mount around 1960 and still uses it today on all their DSLR cameras. Nikon lenses labeled DX are designed for cropped sensor DSLRs like the D40, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100 and D7000. However, they can be used on Nikon full-frame DSLRs like the D700 and D3 but the image size will be the same as that of a cropped sensor DSLR. Nikon lenses labeled FX are designed for the full-frame DSLRs but can be used on the cropped sensor DSLR cameras with no problem.

Minolta introduced the world's first full-featured 35mm auto focus SLR, the Maxxum 7000, in 1985 but abandoned their leagcy SR lens mount for the A (aka Alpha) lens mount. When Sony bought the rights to the Konica-Minolta DSLR camera line they wisely kept the A lens mount. A Minolta Maxxum AF lens made in 1985 is right at home on a Sony DSLR.

Pentax introduced the K lens mount with the Pentax K1000 of 1975. The K lens mount is still used on Pentax DSLR cameras.

Olympus abandoned the OM lens mount for the 4/3 lens mount when they introduced their first DSLR cameras. They and Panasonic now use the Micro 4/3 lens mount for their lines of mirror-less cameras like the Olympus Pen series and the Panasonic G1.

So Nikon has the best backwards compatibility closely followed by Pentax and then Sony.

In my opinion you should keep your Canon and invest in EF lenses for it.

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Good, cheap Canon brand DSLR camera?

Cmrn

I am looking for a good Canon brand DSLR camera. I'm going to save up around $150-200 before October (my birthday) and I'll get birthday money so I will buy a Canon. What is a good and cheap (under $300) DSLR Canon camera? I don't want a giant screen at all, I don't really care for the screen but I need one that takes a memory card not film. I'd like a nice lens (manual focus obviously) links, and experince would be nice. Thanks!:)

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I have a list of the best canon DSLRs in the market now but none of them are even close to $300:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_in_-2_p_4_8&bbn=3017941&qid=1316700352&rnid=15784691&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A3017941%2Cp_4%3ACanon&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faumioe-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

If you can stretch your budget i recommend Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1334313849&sr=1-3&tag=faumioe-20

If not i suggest you get a nice high quality point and shoot canon camera. List of the best ones:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=sr_in_-2_p_4_5&bbn=330405011&qid=1316699059&rnid=15784691&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A281052%2Cn%3A330405011%2Cp_4%3ACanon&_encoding=UTF8&tag=faumioe-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Out of these i recommend Canon SX40 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch Vari-Angle Wide LCD:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SX40-HS-Stabilized-Vari-Angle/dp/B005MTMFHU/ref=zg_bs_330405011_2&tag=faumioe-20

Read this review by a user about the overall performance of the camera:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2YMI7IB33E4LQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B005MTMFHU&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

Hope this helps.

Which is the best DSLR camera brand?

Vic

Thanks

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This is strongly subjective, people are usually very defensive of their own brands, I'm morally neutral (so to speak), as I'm looking at changing systems. The ones I will talk about are Sony, Canon, Nikon and Panasonic.

Sony only started making DSLRs a few years ago, but are already very popular. Whilst the cameras are superb, they don't seem to support the lower end of the market as much as they used to. The A33 is a superb camera though. Also, Sony G lenses are of reasonable build quality, and have nice glass. There is also a range of Carl Zeiss lenses (superb, possibly unbeatable glass) endorsed by Sony for those who are bonkers....and rich. Good, but not a cheap option anymore.

Canon is the brand of choice for most collages, schools and Unis. This is because as a rule, Canon is the cheapest system. You will get the most MPs and biggest sensors for your buck here. However, the price comes at a price.... The build quality on the majority of Canons is lightweight to say the least, so you have to buy into the high-end models if you want to abuse it. A good range of lenses for different levels of photographer.

Nikon are another of the DSLR market leaders. In terms of abuse, these cameras are the strongest. The low end models are not built to withstand much, but are better made than their Canon counterparts. You don't have to get that much higher up to get the magnesium-alloy bodies. The lenses here are the best established for quality, the glass has a good reputation, the build of the lenses is super as well, and can take a lot of abuse.

Finally, Panasonic is not a major player, but do make a range of DSLRs. These are the most compact DSLRs, are reasonably well built and are full of jingles. I wouldn't recommend them for the serious professional, as the lens range is not great, though panasonic do a lot of work with Leica, so the glass is good. If you are going to buy an SLR and stick it on auto most of the time, get a Panasonic, it has intelligent auto (which is a massive improvement).

Diagnosis:
-For the studio-bound student type: Canon/Sony
-For the adventurous action type: Nikon
-For the advanced amateur/artist: Sony
-For the individual who uses the Auto mode: Panasonic Lumix

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Will glasses cleaning cloth damage camera lens?

mich�

I just got a new DSLR camera recently, and today I noticed a fingerprint on my lens, so I used my glasses cleaning cloth to gently clean it. I'm going to get a proper lens cleaning pen over the weekend, but I'm worried that what I've done today may have damaged the lens. Could it have?

Thanks in advance.

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the cloth will not damage the lens. it is grit in the dust that will scratch the delicate lens coating when you wipe. cleaning with air is a first step, while that won't remove a finger print, it will clear out the dust, making it safe to use a more aggressive cleaner.

back in the day, when we used Kodachrome Film, a UV filter was mandatory to keep the exposures from turning blue. And many of us older types can remember an incident where having a filter on the lens saved catastrophic damage. So we mostly continue with the filter routine, and consider the keeping of fingers and dust off the lens as a bonus.

Do they make a cloth bag to go over camera lens'?

Melissa

I LOVE my canon powershot XS20 is but I HATE that I have to remove the lens cover every time and it's a pain to get back on! Do they make some kind of little cloth bag that could protect this just as well?

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I suspect that would be just as irritating.

The only thing I can suggest is one of those holster camera bags.
The whole camera goes in, nose first, like this....
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Camera-Holster-Adjustable-Shoulder/dp/B000MISEI0/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1273047608&sr=8-12
It saves dragging around a camera bag when all you need is a spare card and batteries.

Edit *************************************

You could try an ordinary drawstring lens pouch.
It's meant to protect a seperate lens but you could slip it over the lens and pull the string to keep it on.....
http://www.amazon.com/Zing-561-222-Medium-Pouch-Black/dp/B00009UU2H/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1273048398&sr=1-36

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What lenses are cheap for blackmagic cinema?

troy

Please help!!!!!!! I just got a blackmagic camera and i need a good but cheap lense for it

Answer
Putting a cheap lens in front of a great camera will give you poor results.

Black Magic cinema camera questions?

Elizabeth

What's the difference between the Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF and Blackmagic Cinema Camera MFT? I understand the basic difference, but what would cause someone to buy one or the other?
Also, what are good lenses for filming that are compatable of working with the BlackMagic Cinema Camera?
Thank you!

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So the EF is a Canon mount for Canon EOS lenses.
Great EOS mount lenses include:
50mm f1.2
50mm f1.4
24-70 f2.8
24-105 f4.
Canon, Zeiss, Tokina, Sigma, Rokinon all make great EOS glass but remember that the cinema camera's sensor is significantly smaller than something like a 5D mkIII meaning that your 50mm lens is going to behave more like a 100mm which makes getting wide shots tough.
MFT is the micro four thirds mount and the one I'd recommend for this time of camera.
The MFT mount is shared by panasonic, Olympus, and the BMPCC and Olympus, Panasonic, Voigtlander, Sigma all make great glass. Some of the best include:
Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.5
Olympus 45mm f1.8
Sigma ART series
Voigtlander f0.95 series
Since micro four thirds glass is designed to fit on smaller sensors you tend to find a more usable range of options allowing you to get more usable shots.
In the end, go with what you already own lenses for

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Is using a DSLR camera with lens just like using binoculars?

Celeritas

I use binoculars all the time - birdwatching, wildlife watching, and stargazing. I know how to adjust focus and all that. Is DSLR the same thing? I've never tried using one before.

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a dSLR (with a zoom lens) is more like a monocular but with a wider view. Don't know how to explain it but since the barrel of the lens is usually much thicker, you don't have that tunnel vision common with binoculars.

Look through your binoculars with one eye, it's like that, but the quality and view through them is much better.

If you really want to check out a dSLR with zoom lens (non zoom lenses don't react like binoculars) go to your local camera store and ask to look through some cameras and lenses!

DSLR camera lens question?

BabyMama

Im just curious what the 15mm-55mm what that means when looking at lenses? Other numbers too but still.

Also im interested in a cam but it is only a 3x zoom but if you buy the lenses does that add zoom????

Thanks, im new to the SLR cameras.
It was a sony dslr.... with a 15mm 55mm lense.

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its the focal lenght of the lens.
15mm is the distance between the
the image sensor, or film, and the
lens glass. the lower the number,
the wider the lens and the higher
the number, longer the focal lenght
thus the more zoom. if you divide
the 2 numbers you get the zoom
number. 55÷15=3.6 meaning 3x zoom
power. a 18mm-200mm lens has a zoom
power of 11x

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cleaning camera lense?

Starlet

i tryed to clean my camera lense with a lens cleaner but i think sum of the cleaner went inside the lense rest of the camera is working i can still take pictures its just blurry n not as clear the outside of the lense is clean but on the inside its like the cleaner made it white.....it looks as if sumthing is evaporating in the lense...but i can still take pics there just not clear....will the cleaner go away...is there any way i can fix this?

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If only you'd taken the time to READ the instruction sheet. It says: "Apply a small amount of the lens cleaning solution to a lens tissue. Never apply any liquid directly to the lens." Or words to that effect. If you had READ the section on "Care & Cleaning" in the Owner's Manual for your camera you'd have seen a similar warning.

About all you can do now is let the camera sit in a warm, well ventilated (not directly in the sun) place and hope the cleaning solution evaporates without causing any damage. If the solution damaged the coating on the inside of the lens a new camera is in your future.

Good luck.

Cleaning very dirty camera lenses?

Truth

I have two lenses, a 70-210 Tamron and a 35-135 Kiron. They are for my Nikon F3s and I haven't used them for a few years since I got my dig's. Problem is I want to give them and an F3 to a friend and I had set them aside with no caps and forgot about them. Just looked and they each have a layer of dirt on them which I have no idea how to clean. Predictably worried about scratches. If I have blown off all that can be what's the next step? Dishwasher? (kidding) Thannks

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Buy a lens cleaning kit with the liquid made for camera lenses. First, use a very soft bristle brush to remove any loose dust/dirt and then wet a piece of the lens tissue and very gently wipe from the center of the lens to the edge. Repeat as necessary, using a new lens tissue each time. DO NOT put the lens cleaning solution directly on the lens.

Once the lenses are clean, suggest to your friend that they invest in a good quality UV filter for each lens. In the future all they'll have to clean is the filter.

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Should I Buy A DSLR Camera?

Anderson

I have absolutely no experience with cameras or photograph one bit! Though as I get older I want to become more occupied with nice hobbies, and thought photography would be nice. There are just so many images to capture and keep. I have no interest in some point and shoot camera to take pictures of parties and that stupid nonsense. I want a camera to capture vacations, locations, buildings, nature, animals, and so on. My main question is whether it would be impulsive to go out and buy a cheap, maybe $100-200 dollar dslr digital camera and begin from there. Is that impulsive? Should I take classes and learn more before simply buying a cheap dslr camera?

Answer
Yes and No
Buy a camera lens package if you can affford it.
Search for an inexpensive certified and inspected used DSLR from a dealer.
My first 35mm canon eos auto focus camera body was ordered from a magazine for $150
If you can afford the lenses and flash you may consider a camera body that costs $500

What camera features are most important to get good quality photos?

Adrianne

I'm hoping not to spend a lot, maybe something in the $300-or-less range, but I want a new camera for family and around-the-house photos. I have my little Olympus that's compact/waterproof/shockproof/etc. which is great for photos on-the-go when I'm out, but we're expecting a baby and I want better quality photos that what my current camera can do to capture the early years.

I'm hoping for something pretty well dummy-proof - I'm no pro photographer. :) I just need to know which features to look for (and if you have a specific model recommendation, that's great too) so that when I go to comparison-shop, I understand which features are most important and translate to the best quality photos. Like, you see pictures from multiple people from a wedding, for example, and even though they're all basically the same shot of the same event, someone's camera just takes WAY better pictures. I want to own THAT camera. LOL! Now how do I find it?

Any help is much-appreciated!!
$300 is what I can sell my husband on. If a good quality camera is going to be more, then I just have to have a really good argument. :)

The reason I have it in my head that the camera makes such a big difference is when my sister brings her big old Olympus over (it's 4.0 megapixels - top of the line about a decade ago, LOL) I can take fantastic photos with it, especially in natural light. She paid $400 for it back when digital cameras were first available. My camera (a P & S Olympus that I paid around $250 for) doesn't come anywhere close to the quality, even with more than double the megapixels, and doesn't handle sunshine that well either. I want what she has - but she doesn't know anything about cameras either, she just lucked out that it takes such great shots!

Just figured someone else would know more about what I should be shopping for. :) Thanks for the input - and any more suggestions are definitely welcome!!

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You could get a used DSLR for $300:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2%7C0&ci=15488&N=4294182649

I would stick with a condition rating of 8 or better but the Canon Rebel at a 7 might not be bad. I would just call them and ask about what the condition is specifically. And keep in mind that a 6MP DSLR is better in every way than a 12MP compact.

But the big question is, do you want a DSLR? They are bigger and heavier. You either need more than one lens to cover the same range you can get with a compact, or you need a bigger, heavier and more expensive lens that still only delivers about 18mm to 250mm. That is an impressive range, but you can get 24-560mm or so in a compact. I love my DSLR and don't see myself using a compact, but DSLRs aren't for everyone. It is definitely something to think about.

I would suggest you skip the simple compacts if you really want a quality camera for photographing your new baby. Besides, you already have one in the Olympus. My suggestion would be a bridge camera which has the funtionality of a DSLR but in a smaller package. These cameras can get pretty expenseve too, so you might want to adjust your budget, like fhotoace suggested to about $400. That really gives you a lot of options for a nice camera.

As to what is important, manual and semi-manual controls are very important. Manual, shutter priority and aperture priority allow you to take control. There are scene modes, like portrait mode, but these are completely automatic and use a set standard of settings that you can't change. So you have no control over depth of field. With aperture priority you can change the aperture and alter the depth of field. With shutter priority, you can choose a long shutter speed to blur motion or water and it is difficult to do that with only automatic controls. And manual focus is a must for options. Auto-focus has its advantages but I like having the option of manual focus too.

I would want a maximum aperture of at least f/2.8 which gives you better low-light capabilities and more options on restricting depth of field. You will actually have a range for this and you want the higher of the two numbers to be as low as possible as well. So with a long zoom range like most bridge cameras have, a max aperture range of f/2.8-f/5.6 would be very good.

Those are the deal-breakers for me. Without those options I wouldn't be interested. The following features are just extra:

-Image stabilization-gives you more hand-held shooting ability.
-Zoom range of at least 28mm-200mm-gives you the ability to shoot just about everything.
-Minimum shutter speed of at least 15 seconds, but 30 seconds would be better and allow shooting light trails. The bulb setting is also nice to have.
-Maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 which you may need when using a very large aperture on a very bright day.
-An uncompressed format like TIFF or RAW which gives you higher quality files
-External flash capable


A few things that don't really matter:

-Digital zoom-it is completely useless, just forget that its there
-How many MP-8MP, 10MP, 12MP, it doesn't really make a huge difference, the big tradeoff is that you might get more resolution with more MP but you also get more noise so how many MP is something that I wouldn't worry about-choose the camera based on the other features.


Try this features search:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp


One other thing I will say, it isn't the camera that makes a great photo. Obviously the camera is important. If it weren't we wouldn't be spending thousands of dollars on cameras and lenses. But no matter how nice a camera is, if the photographer doesn't know how to use it, they won't get any better results than if they used a disposable camera.

I can guarantee the photos you mention where they are taken of the same event but some are just so much better than others, those were taken by people who know how to use their cameras and who have at least a fundamental knowledge of the technical side of photography.

Photography isn't just an art, it is also a science and you have to spend some time learning the science no matter how talented you are artistically. Study exposure and depth of field. Also learn how to use the meter in your camera. If you put in the time to learn you will see an improvement no matter which camera you are using.

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Which camera is better,the Sony A390 or the Canon Rebel XS?

Q. The Sony has 14.2MP and includes an extra lens w/50-200mm.

The Canon has 10.1MP and includes an extra lens w/75-300mm.

I would be taking pictures of children,newborns,pets,landscapes,engagement photos,weddings,maternity,etc,just to give you guys an idea. Definetly nothing in a magazine or on a billboard, Nothing would be bigger than an 8x10 if printed out.

I have heard many great things from the canon but haven't seen any reviews from the sony. I have also heard that the higher the MP are,the faster your memory cards fill up. I have a digital polaroid 10MP and I buy the 2GB and it can fit about 1000 pictures on the card.

Yes I know it has to be one that I AM comfortable with. I know that. I want to know which one is a better camera>
It comes as a package deal. The sony is cheaper at $516 and the canon is $619. The other canon with the 50-200mm lens would be $649 which I can't afford.

I really would be just taking pictures of my kid. Really want to upgrade from my crappy digital that can't snap a photo fast enough.
I just read this about the canon.....10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints

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I would take the Canon over the Sony without even thinking about it. The Rebel is capable of taking nice photos.

Here is the same kit at B&H for $599.98 (after instant rebate) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/589104-REG/Canon_EOS_Rebel_XS_a_k_a.html

Check out your local camera stores (not electronic store), this week a local shop is having a "Canon week" sale (with Canon reps, giveaways,etc on Saturday). They have the same kit you are talking about or the Rebel XS with the 18-55 & 55-250IS lenses, for $599.98

But now the bad news...start saving your pennies if you want to get into the DSLR realm of photography (this goes for any brand).

You will want to upgrade the lenses to a faster lens (the lower the f/stop number the "faster" it is...f/2.8 or faster is better for dealing with inside shots due to less lighting). I would also suggest getting a flash diffuser for your camera to cut down on "bright spots"until you can afford a nice hot shoe flash that you can angle.

I would also suggest taking a weekend camera course at your local community college (or even local camera shop, sometime the basic course is free if you buy the camera there).

Good luck

Sony α390 DSLR .VS. Nikon - Coolpix L120 Helppppp?

Kickasstak

I need help choosing one of these Cameras.. please help with the details?
I'm trying to start photography.

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You are comparing apples to oranges.

The Sony A390 is a DSLR - Digital Single Lens Reflex - camera that allows you to change lenses to suit the conditions or express your creativity. It has an APS-C sensor that measures 23.5mm x 15.7mm and has 14.2 megapixels. This sensor size allows each pixel to be larger which means better performance in low light or at high ISO settings.

The Nikon CoolPix L120 is a "bridge camera" - a digital camera that resembles a DSLR but is smaller and has the same sized sensor as most compact digicams. Its sensor measures a tiny 6.16mm x 4.62mm and has 14 megapixels. With such a small area for 14mp to occupy each pixel is very tiny which means poor performance in low light or at high ISO settings. The L120 has a permanently attached lens.

The sensor in the A390 is 13 times bigger than the sensor in the L120. Each pixel is approximately 13 times bigger on the A390 sensor than the pixel on the L120 sensor.

In my opinion you should go to a camera store and handle both cameras. You may find that a DSLR isn't to your liking due to its size and weight.

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Zoom of DSLR cameras...?

k_udhayan

Hi. I have two questions about DSLRs..
1. I am planning to buy a DSLR camera. Since I am new, when the lens says for a focal length of 18-55 mm, how close and far away objects from the camera can be focused sharply?
2. My point an shoot camera has got an optical zoom capacity of 15X. But DSLR lenses have comparatively a very low zoom / magnification range. I thought because DSLR are more expensive I would get magnification higher than point and shoot cameras. What am I missing to understand here.

Pl. help. Thanks in advance.

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What you are missing is that the cost of making lenses for dSLR cameras is up to 100 times more than those found on P&S cameras. Since photographers only buy the lenses they need for their dSLR cameras, they do NOT lenses with extreme zoom ratios.

P&S cameras, on the other hand, have a fixed lens, so some have an extreme optical zoom range because there is no way for the user to change lenses.

The size of the sensor of a dSLR is only one reason the interchangeable lenses cost so much more.

Look at the different sensor sizes.

http://cameraimagesensor.com/size/#42,27,24,a

The 18-55 mm lens is perfect for learning how to use a dSLR. It provides angles of view needed to shoot landscapes, group shots, full body shots and head and shoulder portraits.

There are a few long reach zooms like the 18-200 mm or new 18-300 mm zoom

what the zooming capacity for a 18-55 mm dslr camera lenses?

suresh

i mean the optical zooming capacity? What is the closest thing it can focus?

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The zoom capacity (a term usually used in compact p&s cameras) is 3x as 3 x 18mm = 54mm. As for closest focus, this is the information for the Nikon 18-55mm. Other brands may be similar.

Close Focus: 11" (0.28m) from the back of the camera. This is 4.5" (11.5cm) from the front of the lens.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55-ii.htm

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