Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction
Tiltable 2.7¿ LCD screen for high/low angle shots
Super-quick AF response to catch the perfect moment
Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization
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With incredible 14.2 MP detail, Sony¿s ¿ (alpha) DSLR-A350 raises the standard of excellence for step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories and fine-art photos. Live Preview in a large 2.7¿ LCD screen links you and your subject -- and you¿ll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur with every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.
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Photo taking with the Sony 350
I bought this camera because I have a 1970 Minolta SRT 101 35mm camera with wide angle and telephoto lens. I understood that I could use my lens from Minolta with this Sony A350. I found out this would not work. I found that I like the camera and the lens I bought. I am still learning how to use it.
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Failed after only 16 months!
I purchased this camera to provide photo documentation of projects I perfomed through my shop (antique restorations). The camera itself performed admirabley until Christmas morning. I have treated this camera with all do respect, it has never been dropped, thrown about or misused in any way. The memory card interface has failed - the camera will not recognize the card (the card has been verified to be in good working order). So after only 16 months of light duty and proper care it is completely useless. Sony wants me to pay $288 plus freight to repair a failure which is clearly a manufacturing or product design defect. I'm sorry but for what I paid for this camera I should not be experiencing this problem never mind having to pay to get it resolved.
ps: My last SLR cost half as much and lasted over 20 years without a single failure. I will NEVER buy another Sony product!!
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A briliant starter camera
I went out to by my 1st DSLR and I came across this one it was a average price for a beginners price, it enough had more than enough Mega pixals for most people, and the view screen tilts to make life easier if your using it. Another reason I bought it is you can get some cheaper lens by other company's, so I woundn't end up having to pay to much money because I didn't have any. It has a good lensfor basic shot's but like most camera's longer and macro len's will probably be nice to add to it. The main point is I'm not dissapointed with this camera, it's just brilliant, the range is good, it handle's well, it's not to heavy and feels really nice when I hold (and I don't want to put it down after holding it for 2 seconds). The buttons are in in really good places and I can't complain at all about and would gladly go for this again if I had to buy another one. This is perfect for people getting there 1st DSLR and for just as perfect for beginner's and medium level photographer's as well. A brilliant buy and a must have.
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Great camera, regular zoom lens
Wonderful camera, but the lens not so good. I'm looking for a new lens to replace the original one.
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Great camera!
Camera works great and takes great pictures. I am an amateur, but I have been impressed with it's ease of use and the quality of pictures.
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i features a 15.1Mp CMOS sensor for detailed, full volume prints, Live View for accurate pre-focusing and editing, continuous burst-rates of up to 3.4 fps, a DIGIC 4 image processor, and a scratch and glare-resistant high-resolution 3" Clear View LCD that allows for 100% image viewing from angles up to 170° off-center from the screen. The Rebel T1i records a choice of full HD 1080p, 720p, and VGA video capture for true high-resolution video that beats or meets the image quality of pro camcorders.
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife.
These Vivitar UV Filters are multi-purpose, fine-weather filters that are designed to optimize your photography experience.
Increase your shooting capacity with these powerful LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories
Full USA Warranties
High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Nikon SLR System Case, Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
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Kit includes: ♦ 1) Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera Body (Outfit Box) ♦ 2) Transcend 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card ♦ 3) Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack ♦ 4) Nikon SLR System Case ♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader ♦ 6) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet ♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit ♦ 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
The 10.2-megapixel Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera enables users to capture stunning images with superior performance. Features include a 3.0-inch monitor, Active D-Lighting, 23 Scene Modes, In-Camera retouch image editing, shooting as fast as 3 FPS, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600, built-in sensor cleaning, 11-point AF System and much more.
Note on Packaging: The camera body you will receive is All BRAND NEW with a Full Nikon USA Warranty and was originally packaged as a kit with the D3000 Digital SLR Camera Body & AF-S VR 18-55 VR Lens. You will receive the original Nikon manufacturer's kit box with only the 18-55mm lens removed. It includes ALL original camera accessories (the Nikon USA Warranty Card, Batteries, Cords, Instruction Manuals, etc.). This camera is all BRAND NEW and has NEVER been used.
Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
Made from durable Cordura Nylon, this multi-compartment, Nikon-brand case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.
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Very Good
The Nikon cameras so very good, I'm very Happy because It have what I need, thanx... the price is excelent.
10-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2.5-inch Live View HyperCrystal LCD display
Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
Powered by one lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF, Micro Drive, or xD Picture Cards
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CAMERA, EVOLT E-510 BODY, 10MP,
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Learning Curve is Straightening Out
I purchased the Olympus Digital SLR to replace my point-and-shoot so I could get better quality photographs of my grandson's high school wrestling matches... all indoors under widely varying light conditions and at varying distances. I am a photography neophyte so have spent much time reading and studying the manual... there are so many features that it took me quite a while to determine which ones were most important for my needs, but the manual is detailed and well-written and I finally got all the settings correct. I am getting excellent quality photographs. I use mostly AUTO settings, but do switch to aperture and shutter speed settings from time to time. I haven't used the camera for scenic photos, such as when I am on vacation, so can't comment on that yet. The extra 150mm lens comes in handy when I have to stay in the bleachers during the matches... but the aperture is only 5.0 so lighting is an issue. I purchased an external flash unit which helps some. I would have no hesitation recommending this camera.
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3.5/5 This camera is perfect for me, but does have some issues.
I bought the E-510 because it came with two lenses, was very light-weight and came with a live-view LCD screen, and dust sensor. Well, I got what I wanted! I bought it used and it seemed in perfect condition.
I do everything on manual because I love control, and I haven't used any of its automatic settings, so my review is based on the manual performance of the camera. The picture quality is fine, and seems to take sharp pictures if you have it focused just right. The live view LCD screen is a god-sent, I have no idea why everyone hates it; I'm always using it! You can see how bright or dark your picture will turn out (but it won't show it exactly if it's too dark or too bright etc), where your focus is (you can zoom in 10 times to see if you focused correctly, which is awesome), and you don't have to look through that tiny viewfinder. Screw viewfinders, LCD screen all the way. I have almost nothing to complain about liveview, except it has a lot of trouble trying to display the focus when it's dark. In fact, I find it impossible to manually focus during the night, and I have to rely on auto focus ... which isn't that great in low light situations.
Anyways, the camera works and I got what I wanted. There is one thing that bugs the hell out of me though; hot pixels, or 'stuck pixels'. If you leave the camera on for too long, or you are taking long exposure shots, you WILL get random pixels on your pictures that stand out like a sore thumb. The longer the exposure, the more pixels you get. I mainly use my camera for studio shots, which means I have the camera on for like at least 2 hours. Eventually random pixels that are pure white or yellow will show up in the final picture. I figured it wasn't that bad, it just means I can't leave my camera on for too long. Unfortunately, they have also shown up at random when the camera was JUST turned on after being off for a week. Seeing as I see no one else with this problem, I'm assuming it's because I've used the camera a lot and it's aging, or I just happened to have gotten a bad camera. Even so, it's an issue future E-510 owners should know; hot pixels are a problem with this camera.
The camera is actually really bad in low light settings. It can't focus worth a damn when it's dark, so don't even try. Which means you have to do it manually, which isn't that great either on the live-view, so try the viewfinder instead. Flash sucks, as with all DSLR on-board flash, but I find that the ISO really isn't that bad. Just turn on the noise-reduction in-camera and put the ISO up to 800. You can see some noise at 800, but at least you can take in-door shots for your family without using flash. At night 800 is fine too. At 400 ISO you can't really tell if there is any noise, but you might sometimes see it in the shadows. 1600 should be done for snapshots, as it will get grainy and noisy. Either way, I'd rather use ISO than the flash.
While it seems I think this is a bad camera, I am only mentioning its shortcomings and faults. It's a good camera for me to use, however I could have done without the hot pixels problem. The camera is good for me, because it's compact, small, light to carry around, has live view, two lenses, a sensor dust cleaner and the picture quality is just fine. There's also image stabilization in camera, but I haven't seen it make a difference ... at all.
If you think you'll do a lot of night shots, don't buy this camera. If you're going to use auto focus all the time, don't buy this camera. If you're really afraid of those random pixels appearing on your images, don't buy this camera (although they're not that hard to edit out). However, if you are looking for something that works great manually, has a live-view screen and the picture quality is good, go ahead and buy this one!
I give this camera a 3.5/5 stars. Would have gotten a 4 if it wasn't for the hot pixels problem.
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Good entry level/first DSLR
I've had this DSLR for two years now. So far this E510 has survived three different countries - Micronesia, Kuwait and Afghanistan. I like this camera but it is not perfect. I had trouble getting used to the Camera's white-balance - light spots in the photos were always over-exposed until I had a friend show me how to use the camera in program mode. The predialed modes are not very good outside in direct sunlight.
The dust reduction system I don't really understand. Only after a few months there was dust inside the lens and the body it's self. I don't see how it cleans its self. The camera feels good in the hand and is smaller than a lot of DSLRs - I like that. The flash system is a bit slow, though. I don't like that.
Over all this camera is a good beginner camera to learn from with the intent of jumping into semi-pro, pro DSLR models. I jumpled from my Canon S3 IS to this...I didn't like this DSLR over the Canon S3 IS - I will never buy Olympus again, though, simply because of the overexposure problems of light areas within every photo unless you play with settings here and there to compensate. I'm going back to Canon and my next purchase is the 7D with some very good quality lenses.
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E-510 Photography Star
I've been an Olympus fan since the OM line was introduced. In fact, I resisted making the digital switch until just 18 months ago. The E-330 was my first Digital SLR and it gave me pixel-fever... more megapixels please!
The E-510 does it all. It provides a fully automatic that anyone can use or, extreme manual control for the pro. Coupled with OLY digital lenses, I gave an exhaustive test using the kit lenses for macro photography to scenics that just blows me away.
Making the switch from the OM to the E-series was surprisingly painless. Even though there is much more capability and options, they make sense and are convenient. Many times I don't have to look at the body, fingers just know where to go for a feature/option.
Once I started buying better lenses, it continued to provide amazing results. Above all others I highly recommend the Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 SWD. The other I use extensively is the Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm F2.8 Come on Nikon and Canon users, I welcome a shootout any day.
Next was the coupled flashes... even though there is an incredible amount of flexibility and control with the "built-in" flash I still went with the FL-50 unit and I depend on it for weddings. Great range, consistently good exposures, even more flexibility and control.
A brief departure to the E-520. Bought it. Returned it. Sorry Olympus, you blew it big time. The E-510 consistently shoots better and you can depend on the image being there. Not so for the next generation.
I'll never give up my E-510 until it dies... maybe I'd better buy one and keep it stored. The E-620 is my next purchase. The additional features on it are unbelievable at the price. Test reviews are very good. Gotta have one to keep my E-510 company. Any one want to by an E-330?
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If you can live with the noise you'll love it
First of all, don't buy this camera before looking at prices on the newer model E-520. I just saw newer E-520 for less than the price I see listed on this item (subject to change over time, of course). I'll continue with a comment or two on this model in case you have a chance to get a steal of a price on a used one.
I've had my E-510 for almost three years now and have loved using it and learning about photography with it. I've gotten some spectacular shots with it. Blah blah, I'm sure you can find detailed specs and glowing praise in other reviews. I just want to comment on the two things that irritate me about this camera.
First, the higher ISO settings are pretty much unusable due to the ridiculous amount of noise and banding you'll see in areas that aren't extremely well lit. Olympus DSLRs are notorious for this problem. I'd love to see them make a breakthrough in their sensors before I upgrade cameras because I've invested in this system. But if they don't do something drastic to increase the usability of the higher ISO settings, I'm going to abandon them for Nikon.
Second, the exposure bracketing makes HDR photography painful to attempt. You can only take three bracketed exposures in a row and then only 1 EV apart from each other. I found out about HDR technique a only few months after buying this camera and then began regretting having chosen this one. Live and learn.
Otherwise, if you aren't bothered by those two shortcomings, and you aren't planning to be a pro shooter, you will probably LOVE this little DSLR. It's been great in just about every other way.
18.0-megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed
Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens + Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite
Includes: Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera + Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens + Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite
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Designed for pros and semi-pros alike, the Canon EOS 7D is a high-performance digital SLR, that features the resolving power of an 18-megapixel APS-C format CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 4 image processors that enable 8 frames-per-second capture of high-definition, low-noise imaging at sensitivity levels up to ISO 12800.
In addition to high-definition stills images the Canon EOS 7D can also capture true HD 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Video clips can be up to 12 minutes in length or 4GB in size, and you can make full use of all Canon EF and EF-S-mount lenses, which enables an exceptional range of creative visual possibilities. And to ensure clean, blemish-free image files, the 7D employs a dual dust-reduction system.
This new Ringlight for macro shooting is loaded with features and capabilities. Now with Canon's E-TTL, it takes full advantage of the flash performance of the EOS-1V, EOS-3, and other E-TTL supported cameras. Twin circular flash tubes fire at even power, or can be varied over a six-stop range. One or more 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, or 420EX Speedlites can be used as wireless slaves along with the MR-14EX. The controller unit has an illuminated, informative LCD panel. Accepts optional hi-capacity battery packs.
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is a notably updated version of Canon's popular 100mm Macro lens. In its latest incarnation, the '100 Macro' joins Canon's esteemed 'L'-series, and as such is held to a higher level of resolving power, overall construction, and weatherproofing. Other improvements found on the EF 100mm f/2.8L include Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4-stops of shake control, and a refined Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) for quicker and quieter auto-focusing with full-time manual override.
Question : What is a good digital SLR camera to buy for an amateur photographer?
I want to upgrade to a digital camera and I was wondering what would be a good one to go with for an amateur photographer. I like the Cannon Rebel line of cameras but I was wondering what a more affordable option might be. What are your thoughts on the Pentax K100d. I learned on a Pentax K1000 and I read that most of the older lenses will fit the Pentax digital SLR cameras.
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I believe the K100D and K100D Super have been discontinued. Newer models are the K10D and K20D. Pentax is still using the venerable K-mount it introduced in 1975 so any older K-mount manual focus lens can be used with the newest DSLR cameras. There will be limited functionality (manual focus, stop-down metering) but they will enjoy the benefits of image stabilization since Pentax placed it in the camera body. If you have several K-mount lenses in good condition then buy the Pentax DSLR.Since Sony bought the DSLR line from Konica-Minolta in 2006, the Sony Alpha (A) series cameras use the Minolta A-mount introduced with the Minolta Maxxum AF 35mm film camera of 1985. So any Maxxum AF lens will be right at home on the Sony A200 or A350 or A700. Sony also incorporates image stabilization in the camera body.
Question : What digital slr camera should I buy for magazine photography? I am not a professional photographer?
My partner and I have set up a local community magazine, we have been using a point and shoot digital camera, but feel that we now need to upgrade to a slr. We have no professional training in photography, so have limited knowlege on the subject. I have searched the internet for different reviews, but just seem to drown in information. Please can someone offer advice, please!!!!!
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any entry point DSLR will be good enough. Something like the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT/350D is perfect for a starter like you. They're pretty affordable (compared to other DSLRs that is) and it works just like any other DSLR so if you upgrade your camera to another DSLR in the future you won't find yourself in a hard time adapting yourself to a new camera.The hardest thing to pick is not the camera - it's the lens - some lenses are specialized and there's one made for specific task, and it won't work well if you use it for another task. But at this point - if all you do is taking picture of people, I think the kit lens that comes with the two camera I mentioned above is good enough. Finally I highly recommend a photography class for you - a DSLR is a pretty complex piece of equipment (well there's an auto mode but you won't be utilizing a DSLR's potential if you're using auto and at that point you'd better off with a point and shoot anyway) and you will appreciate what you have to learn in the photography class.Well, I hope this helps.
Question : What is the best digital SLR camera on the market at the moment in this price range?
I'm planning to spend between £450-£600 on a digital SLR camera sometime soon and I was wondering what the best one out there is at the moment.Preferably I'd like opinions from people who have actually had experience with cameras in general...I'd be interested to hear about noise handling in particular.
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There is no camera that is better than another in the price range. If you stick with brand names that you are familiar with, they will all be equally good. I would suggest that you look at Pentax, Olympus, Sony, Canon and Nikon and then look for the best "kit" of package deal on the unit you choose. I think you can find an excellent camera for that price and walk off with enough cash to do something else with it.
Question : How to get lomography effects with a regular digital SLR camera?
I am beginning to get interested in lomography, and I was wondering if I could do it with a regular camera. (I have a digital SLR, will that work?) All the photos of lomography I have seen seems as if they have extremely high contrast, and deepened depths of field. Is there a way to not buy a lomography camera and get the same results? Im getting back into photography after a long break and am really rusty! Thanks to anyone who answers!
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Some of the high contrast and crazy colors is because the film was cross-processed. That means color print film developed in the "wrong" chemicals like for slide processing.Lomography (derived from the LOMO company name) is a marketing thing to re-spin photography in a counterculture way (like it wasn't done enough in the 1980's, you can see some examples from photo magazines of that period.)(Chemical based photography is 100 years old, so people have been trying it chemically "wrong" occasionally).Kind of like saying "Nikon-ography or Canon-ography".Deep depth of field comes from lomographic cameras having f/8 or f/11 as their only apertures (with deep DOF) and the lenses may tend towards wide angle, (more deep DOF).Lomographic cameras are also based on cheap cameras from the 1960's with plastic lenses. So the clarity, and focus, and contrast of the best special glass (and best special lens coatings) are not in the picture.You can also use different colored filters in front of the lens, and put vaseline or plastic on a clear filter to get the hazy or dreamlike effect (also use f/8 or f/11 with a wide or fish-eye lens). And also shoot from odd angles.Once the image is digital from DSLR, then you can use Photoshop or GIMP and manipulate the colors, the contrast, clarity, and the focus, and cut/paste sprocket holes or frame numbers. Then call it "GIMP-ography"
Question : What Digital SLR camera should I buy to get started with photography?
Hi, I'm 15 years old and have recently been saving up a lot of money. I have been looking in to buying a Digital SLR camera and taking a course in photography. I was just wondering what camera you would recommend I should buy with my £500 budget bearing in mind I need to purchase lenses and extra storage devices...
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Depending on whether you feel comfortable chasing down used equipment or not, it is possible to get a pretty comprehensive selection of kit.Used prices for a Canon 30D are around £250-300, which is a decent bargain for what you get. It's not going to take your hand and lead your through how to take photographs like the most modern entry level SLRs, but it's purposeful, fast, and dependable. This camera is quite well suited with the Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens for most normal purposes, this should bring your cost up to around £400. The next thing to get is probably the Canon 50mm f1.8 'Nifty Fifty', and a reasonably strong tripod.I would imagine that 4GB of storage is enough, but you do need a fast card, probably 30 MB/s or faster would be needed. I would also go for 2x 2GB, formatted in the FAT16 file system to squeeze some more speed out of it, and also allows you some flexibility if one fails or gets confiscated for some reason.
Question : Can anyone advised what's the best digital slr camera should i choose for a beginner like me?
I'm starting to love photography. I have a Fuji S7000 and a Canon ixus70. Been taking photos for relatives and friends in weddings, birthday parties and families outdoor activities such as BBQ parties for the last 2 years. Thought of getting myself a digital slr camera to explore more on best photography.
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If you aren't invested in lenses for an SLR then I suggest looking seriously at the Sony A100 and Pentax K100D Super.The A100 is 10mp, has Super Anti-Shake in the camera body, has dust removal for the sensor and accepts every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985. It also accepts many of the Maxxum accessories.The K100D Super is 6.1mp, has Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body, has dust removal for the sensor, and you can use every K-mount lens made since 1975. Of course the older lenses will be manual focus but they will have the benefit of IS.Since the introduction of the Sony A700 and Pentax K10D the A100 & K100D Super should be dropping in price. However, careful shopping might find the K10D and A700 available for a reasonable price.
Question : Do all digital SLR cameras allow you to blur the background of a photo? What about shutter delay?
I know w/film SLR cameras you can blur the background; can you do the same w/all digital SLR cameras?Also do all digital SLR cameras allow you to take photos w/out a delay in the shutter?THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Blur the background.. you're talking about depth of field? Yes, you should be able to do that with any digital slr; keep in mind though, if you are using autofocus, the camera is going to try to determine itself what you are trying to focus on. Switch to manual focusing and you can focus strictly on foreground objects, which should become blurred. The farther back they are, the more intense the blur. Different lenses will also affect this.As for the no delay in shutter speed, what do you mean exactly? That when you press the shutter button, the camera takes the picture instantaneously without having to think first? You just need to make sure the camera doesn't have any thinking to do before taking the picture - hold the shutter button in halfway to allow it to autofocus, then press fully when ready, OR switch to manual mode.
Question : what would be a good digital slr camera for a beginner?
I am interested in photography as a hobby and I am just a beginner. What would be a good digital slr camera to start out with? I don't want something too cheap but it doesn't have to be fancy either.
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OK here is my short answer. for digital I have a Nikon D40 and I love it. The D40 has a full manual mode, Flexible progam, aperature priority, shutter priority modes. These are the same modes on all DSLR. It also has several other programed modes for things like portrait, night, children etc. As a photographer improves and learnds to use metering better these additional modes seldom get used so they are usually found on the more amature cameras and seen as not needed on the professional cameras. I feel I have a fair amount of experience as a photographer and it performs well for me but I can give it to my 12 y/o grandson if set on program and he can get good usable pictures as well. His photography is improving as he is already learning to use many of the functions himself ( yes I'm a proud granpa) . I also would not get caught up in the megapixel hype and instead look at the entire sensor issue. Look at the article I linked below The D40 will do everything a beginner to intermediate photographer needs at a great price. It comes with an 18-55 lens. It will let you use any other money to buy more accessories. And by the time you outgrow it cameras will have advanced to the point that most of what is on the market now would be obsolete. I bought a D300 last year and only had a it a few months when the D700 came out. The canon would also serve you well but I am a Nikon person so I suggest them. I have friends that are very happy with thier canon's and take great photos. You will have others that like Pentax and Olympus and they are not bad cameras but if they were in the same ballpark you would see many more professional photographers use them
Question : Which is the best digital SLR camera and lens combination available within 500$?
I have used point and shoot cameras for 2 years and would love to graduate to digital SLR cameras.I would prefer a camera which is not too new in the market.
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I happen to like the E series digital SLR's from Olympus. At ten megapixel's, the camera's lens is astoundingly sharp and the whole enchilada will cost you well within your budget. Check some of the sites like B&H Photo. Be wary of kits that offer you a bunch of stuff you don't need. There's also a package deal with two zooms for the E-510. Great feeling camera in the hand as well.
Question : What is the cheapest way to get a digital SLR camera?
And don't say steal it!I am a student photographer, and I used a standard canon digital camera, but I wan't something with more optical zoom that can be digital. I already have a canon film slr that my mom used to have, and frankly it is quite old and a hassle to carry around. I decided it might be best if I went ahead and invested in an slr, but i know those are extremely pricey! So, do you know where the best deals are for slr cameras, both on and offline?Or, if not, do you know what the best slr STYLED digital cameras are that are out there?Thank you so much!
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Depending on how serious you are into photography and what type of photography you are doing. I would personally recommend a second hand or refurbished digital SLR for starters. I bought mine second hand and paid only 1/4th of the original price.I own Canon EOS 10D,you can see some of my photography on my website.Then for the lens, the only problem with second hand is to be very very careful. You'll need to check and make sure that the glass has no marks and there is no dust inside, otherwise buy a new lens. Oh as you said you have a canon film slr, if it has autofocus lenses, you can use them with the digital slr so buy a body only and use existing lenses.Also note that, because the digital slr doesn't have sensor same size as 35mm, so whichever lens you use, you have to multiply it by 1.6 so for example 17mm lens will be converted to approx 27mm on digital slr.Hope this helps.P.S. : To start a photography as a student, none of the compact digital or bridge cameras will help, u'll need digital slr (depending on how serious you are as i said). Otherwise yes there are some digital bridge cameras which provides you with almost all features of an SLR but too slow and quality is not same. A canon bridge camera for example is Canon PowerShot G series or Canon PowerShot S2IS.
