Digital SLR's

[tasha00]

I don't have a cannon so I can't answer that... But... I do have fixed focus lenses (105mm, 35mm, and 30mm) as well as zoom (14 - 54mm, 45 - 150mm, 55 - 200mm, 150 - 300mm and even a 600 - 1300mm).

As for quality - I can't recall the exact name of the term where you lose some part of your photograph's edges because of zoom... But it is apparent and in some cases requires cropping to accommodate... although I rarely crop.

I find zoom macro and using a fixed focus macro to be comparable at low res, but at high res I'd only use fixed focal.

eg:

Fixed focus (105mm) macro:

Zoom @ 300mm (essentially macro):

Zoom @ 300mm (long distance):

Zoom @ 1300mm (hand held, long distance):

Now which one(s) have been cropped? Bet you can't guess...

That is amazing photography, now tell me which 1 ?

 

[The_Dreaded_Pets]

my main camera is the fuji finepix S1500 not the best of cameras but was affordable and will do most of what i want for now.

my aunty and most my friends tend to use cannon dSLRs rangeing round the 500d and below all do supurb macro work aswell as landscape, untill seeing some of there works iv always prefured nikon due to realiability and fun****ionality.

both brands are in the top ranges with loads of atchments that can be bought cheaply enough to get you started i have been looking at buying a nice cannon for awhile myself now.

i also recrement buying from a camera specilised shop with cash you can usually talk them down in price or have them throw in some gear for you for free

 

[Bradchip]

Fully agree with everything Kristy said.

Starting out with the 18-200 is a good idea (and it's a great travel lens too), but you'll eventually want lenses that deal with low light better (and those lenses are what make photography such an expensive hobby.

Although if you're on a budget, the 50mm f/1.8 might be a little cheaper. Both Canon and Nikon make these lenses, and they're dirt cheap (I think the Canon one is around $150). You learn a lot about photography with one of these 50mm lenses, and for a lens that opens up so wide (aperture), they're brilliant

 

[Bradchip]

Also, regarding brands, it's not a bad idea to find out what your friends shoot with. It's nice to have people to share lenses with!

 

[slim6y]

That is amazing photography, now tell me which 1 ?

The dragon fly is the only cropped one - that is because of the 'zoom' lens and that effect (is it vignetting???) - you lose the corners of your photo at high quality.

 

[tasha00]

The dragon fly is the only cropped one - that is because of the 'zoom' lens and that effect (is it vignetting???) - you lose the corners of your photo at high quality.

obviouslyu shoot proffesionally .. well done they are gorgeous shoots

 

[slim6y]

obviouslyu shoot proffesionally .. well done they are gorgeous shoots

No - fully amateur...

I'm a teacher by profession.... Wished I was a pro photographer (dream job)....

But when a hobby becomes a profession is it still fun?

Will PM you a link...

 

[Kristy_07]

The dragon fly is the only cropped one - that is because of the 'zoom' lens and that effect (is it vignetting???) - you lose the corners of your photo at high quality.

Slim, vignetting is when the edges are darkened to bring more attention to the centre of focus...

I don't know what it's specifically called, either. I think it depends on which quality is lost most.

Here's a link that might help a bit (bit tech-head, though, sorry!)

The image quality of lenses for digital photography. Jos. Schneider Optical Works

(Love the shots, Slim )

 

[Kristy_07]

Fully agree with everything Kristy said.

Starting out with the 18-200 is a good idea (and it's a great travel lens too), but you'll eventually want lenses that deal with low light better (and those lenses are what make photography such an expensive hobby.

Although if you're on a budget, the 50mm f/1.8 might be a little cheaper. Both Canon and Nikon make these lenses, and they're dirt cheap (I think the Canon one is around $150). You learn a lot about photography with one of these 50mm lenses, and for a lens that opens up so wide (aperture), they're brilliant

Brad, the 1.8 is cheaper, but I love my 1.4 - first lens I bought, so I can't help but encourage others to get the same

But he's right, if you're on a tight budget, the 50mm f1.8 will do almost the same job

 

[imalizard]

I have the same problem, i purchased the fuji finepix s1500 and dont like it at all, i love taking fotos (as all my fb friends no) but no where near the quality i expected from this camera Can i bye accompany lenses do you no, i havnt looked into it because ive been devo at the quality ?

I have the same camera tasha and take some great photos... sold a couple of photos to. All of the photos have been taken with the same camera as yours. Using manual mode has been a great way to get good pictures and the macro mode of this camera is fabulous You can't change lenses on this camera.

Daniel Keller - RedBubble

 

[Kitah]

Just as a bit of an update... I've decided to go with canon, as everyone I know with a dSLR has canons, so I can pinch their lenses to play with. My aunt is also a wedding photographer and uses canon's, and she can help me with choosing lenses etc down the track.

The ones I'm considering are the 500D, 550D and 50D (or possibly the 60D,but I can't find how much it'll cost once its released), and will most likely get it with a 18-200mm IS lens to start off with while I'm learning.

Does anyone have any photos that have been taken by these cameras?

 

[Kitah]

Ok, 60D is out just over $2000 with the canon 18-200mm lens

 

[jordanmulder]

hi kitah these are taken with a cannon eos 550d and kit lenses so the lenses aren't that great and some of the photos were taken with a macro filter. I wish I could get my OWN dslr that would be a dream come true, my friend sometimes lends me his camera (the 550d) then I am free to just play around with it

 

[soundfix]

Proof is in the pics.Check it out

Hi, ive been a keen photogragher, since doing it for arts at High school
Ive used evrything from digital from the very old to the latest.
Im very keen on photograghing nature, animals, and surf scenes ect.
Take a look at some of my pics on my profile and also, in Gallery.
All been taken with a digital Canon.IXUS 850 IS.No special lenses ect.i paid just over $1000 , now they'r dirt cheap at around $550.Great if you dont need to spend alot.
its perfect for what i need, and **** easy to use.
Cheers

 

[herptrader]

The entry level Pentax ones I have found to be excellent and value for money. It is the clevers in the camera body that make the difference.

There are review magazines worth looking at in addition to the on line review sites.

 

[silverback]

please take time to have a look at our photo competition, there's a canon 7D up for grabs


Australian Herpetological Symposium


for all those interested in photography, the best herp photograher in the world, David Northcott will be at the symposium. he is the current and two-time nactus award winner. i'm sure everyone could pick up some hints.

check out his work Exo Terra - Nactus Award : Results 2009-2010

 

[Kitah]

Silverback- I have a query about T&C point number 11;

By entering this competition, the entrant grants AHS an irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, reproduce and publish any of the entries, or part thereof, for any purpose at their discretion and in any manner and/or medium, to alter the photographs without restriction and to retain all copyright in the photographs including, but not limited to any future purposes as deemed suitable by AHS.

do you still credit the photographer?

 

[silverback]

of course!

 

[Kitah]

Ok, thanks

 

[Kitah]

hi kitah these are taken with a cannon eos 550d and kit lenses so the lenses aren't that great and some of the photos were taken with a macro filter. I wish I could get my OWN dslr that would be a dream come true, my friend sometimes lends me his camera (the 550d) then I am free to just play around with it

Hey, nice shots Just a query though, did you compress those heavily? I'm just wondering what caused the checkered appearance of the background. And the reduced # of colours in the background of the last image/blockyness I'm just wondering whether its a camera quality issue