Photography.. New Camera Help!!

Get the cheapest DSLR that can go into full manual (aperture, exposure speed and ISO setting) and get the most expensive lens(es) you can afford and you'll be able to do anything!!! If you just want to take snaps and not miss the moment, then research all the little features which make using a camera easier, like bracket exposure stops, spot auto focus, shutter repeat speed, etc etc. some of the features are there for pros to make it possible to 'catch' good shots at challenging situations like journalism or sports events etc.

thats a good bit of info on that photo

Picked up another dslr today.

Sony alpha a200 with 2 lenses, 2 mem cards, bag and all cables, manual ect for £150 :-)

Good thing is its compatable with all AF minolta lenses so buying lenses for the future is going to be nice and cheap.

How you finding yours jb?

yea doing really good mate

picked up 2 lenses on the bay!! 75-300 and a 55-255 as i couldn't decide which one

still playing around at the minute but got some good shots

i'll post some up later

Good on ya for choosing a Canon!  I found them best for my girlie hands and less bulky than the Nikon too but it's all down to preference as they are both after all the same company.

I've had my 500d for a few years now and keep adding to my kit of lenses, flashgun etc and I agree with the advice of spending less on the main body and keeping your hard earned cash for higher quality lenses.

I have done a couple of weddings and always pleased with the results from my Canon! Keep on playing and trying new things. The HD video is brill quality - if you master it lol!

The 75-300 lense is a cracker, im on my second (sold my 350D with my 75-300) Missed it so bought another 350D and another 75-300 lense! Exspensive mistake!!

Just bought the 600D       , but I will keep the 350 as a back up..

My tip, I bought a monfrotto mono pod, £38 cracking bit of kit well made and very usefull.

Chris

Oh yeh, get a Fliker account and get snapping.

well been away on my holidays to sunny cornwall and got to grips with my camera

bought another lense before i left, a tamron wide angle 10-24mm and it's very nice. got some very good reviews and at half the price of the canon i cannon complain

so heres a few shots i managed, all in all i've very impressed witht he camera, wish i took the plunge sooner really

on another not the cabby did the 700mile round trip without missing a beat (love that car)

Nice pics there jb.

Loving the 6th & last pic.

Aint had a chance to really use mine since I got it :-(

Week off next week so hopefully take some snaps.

Love the third picture, plenty of depth.

Chris

there's loads more but they were a few choices ones

also signed up for a evening course in photgraphy at my local learning center

12 weeks on a thurdays night for £60

should keep me out of trouble

Let me know how the course goes mate.

Been thinking about joining one myself.

Have you thought of setting up a flickr account?

Its a great place to get ideas and show off your work.

Is it the same principle as photobucket or completly different?

Well you can seach for any subject you like………………mk1 for instance!

Any results are then shown on screen and you can leave comments regarding the images.

You can also enter groups set up to a particular subject and add photos if you wish.

Its interesting and there are some seriously quality images.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrwizz/

This is a link to mine.

Looks interesting mate.

Will join up tomorrow.

thought i would bring this thread back to life

ceri the photography course it brilliant and also alot of fun, it's well worth doing

recently my brother has taken up archey, so i have been going down to show my support and take some snaps





this was from a night shoot they had so playing with some very long exposures



and there flaming arrows were brilliant



hope you like

Liking the 2nd shot jb.

Did you have the camera on continuas shooting or was you just quick enough to catch the arrow in shot?

yea on continuous, i manage a few in flight arrows but it is very tricky

"By the Heck Ryan Giggs has put a bit of weight on since he took up archery"