I need help in buying my first DSLR. Both of these come with a telephoto 75 – 300 mm which is great for my needs. I need advice on the actual quality and performance of the camera.
One thing that I just found out and could really use as a tip is the LIVEVIEW option which apparently the Sony doesnt have it.
Thnx for the help,
This are the links for both
SONY A200W
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Digital-SteadyShot-Stabilization-75-300mm/dp/B00126P8NU
let’s get real…both cameras are very good, or they wouldn’t sell at all! But, as for that lens, are you really sure you want your prime lens to be that long????? The lens you are talking about is completely telephoto at even the widest setting.
Were I you, I would look at the Nikon D60 at the cheapest with an 18-55mm lens (55-200 lens is available also as a 2nd lens) OR if you can afford it, the D90 with an 18-105mm lens (this is a pro-quality camera on all levels. )
I have narrow my search down to the EOS 40D SLR to buy. I was wondering which Canon Lenses would be best? I shoot a little bit of everything.
Depends greatly on your budget. Some good lenses:
Ultra-wide angle: EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. For macro/mild telephoto: EF100mm f/2.8 macro USM. Telephoto: EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM.
If you don’t want to spend very much, you might want to consider something like the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, which also includes 4-stop Image Stabilization.
If you don’t know this already, when selecting a lens, keep in mind that a 32mm lens on this camera will take pictures sized approximately equal to what you see without the camera. A higher focal length number will appear "zoomed-in," while a lower number will show more of the image.
A very good place to find more information/reviews of Canon lenses is:
http://the-digital-picture.com/
I was looking into getting a canon EOS 400d, but everytime i search for it in google and such the only thing that comes up is the canon eos digital rebel XTI. is it basically the same camera with a different name, or what? its just really confusing me.
Yes, In USA it is called an XTi while in the rest of the world it is called 400D.
Anyone know anything about the CanonEOS Digital Rebel XTi camera? I’ve had a DSLR camera in the past that didn’t give me the quality of photos that I was looking for and was told that this is a great camera. Can anyone who owns this camera tell me what it’s like? Is it easy to use? And more importantly do you know of a website or store that sells them at a good price?
It is a good entry level DSLR.
I would not rule out the Nikon D40/D60 series of cameras either.
Camera equipment is generally not discounted much, so any place that has camera gear for more than $100-200 under MSRP is probably a rip-off.
I work with and trust the following:
www.bhphotovideo.com
www.beachcamera.com
www.adorama.com
If you find other places online, check out their rating at:
www.resellerratings.com
If they have anything less than an 8, I’d stay away from them. If they are not even listed, i’d stay away from them.
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Saturday Nov 28, 2009
I have an 8 megapixel CanonEOS Rebel XT. It is a very good camera, but I notice that when I open images in my editing program that the resolution of the images is always 72 pixels. The size of the image is huge – 3456 X 2304 – but how can I increase the resolution? Any tips on getting sharper images would also be appreciated. Thanks.
Image pixels, image size, image quality, and DPI(dots per inch) are a bit confusing.
Firstly, the real thing that should concern you is DPI. This is the actual numer of dots of ink per inch that your printer will allow you to put onto a print. Most computer moniters are designed to resolve 72DPI. The average magazine quality picture (like in Sports Illustrated) is 180DPI. Most color printers default at 300DPI and many will allow you to print into much higher ranges than that. DPI is controlled by your image editing software and your printer settings.
Some suggestions. Always take your original camera pictures at the highest resolution your camera will allow. If your camera allows it (yours does) and your image editing program will will accept this format (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Elements, and several other better image editing programs do), shoot in RAW format. Always keep your original camera images in a separate folder and NEVER altar them. Always start working from your original images towards whatever your final goal is, and then save the final result in a different folder (and ideally with a different file name) then your original camera image came from. This practice will allow you to get the best possible result for the use you are trying to achieve.
The image size in pixels is what determines the maximum size you can reasonably expect to print your image.
Resolution refers to how sharp your image actually is. Resolution is the maximum image quality your equipment can produce. The main reason for less than sharp results is camera (or subject) movement during exposure. The second most common reason is improper camera focus. These are both camera handling problems which are user correctable. Understanding your camera and using it properly will correct these issues.
Hope this information helps… good luck with your photography.
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Saturday Nov 28, 2009
I have a Canon EOS 40D Digital (DS126171 / DC 8.1V) and I cannot figure out if it has a timer option! I have a small hand book but I can’t find it there either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lindsey
Can you set the timer to take multiple shots at once? My tiny digital Camera has an option for 1-3 shots.
I FOUND IT! You have to hold down the "AF-DRIVE" button until the clock shows up on the screen. I am still searching for multiple shots….not sure my cam does it.
Yes it does. Look at page 82 of the manual. Go to Canon’s support site below and download the manual if you don’t have it. The EOS 40D manual is at the bottom of the section marked "Guides and Manuals"
I’m going to buy a flash for my Canon Rebel xs, and I was wondering which of these units were better?
The Bower SFD35C Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Camera – Super Fire Power TTL Digital Flash
or
The Opteka FL-50AF E-TTL II Deticated Flash for Canon EOS 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, & XSi Digital SLR Cameras
I dont know a lot about flash, so I’m just trying to find the best cheap flash I can get. I wont be useing it a whole lot, so I dont want to buy anything over $100.
Thanks so much!
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