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Post by modelfrenz on Sept 18, 2009 16:50:30 GMT
Hello all.
I was hoping someone with a little bit more knowledge than i can guide me to as a good camera to buy for taking good quality pictures of models and general use such a landscapes and other touristy type pictures. I have been wondering about the Nikon D40,Canon EOS 500D,Canon EOS 1000D series. I have read a good review of the D40 and also the other two cameras and want one which is going to last for several years. Any help would be much appreciated.
Ian Sinclair
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 19:19:43 GMT
Ian, the Nikon D40 is an excellent camera, I know because I've got one and find it excellent. I bought it with a Nikon DX 18-55 lens which is wide angle to standard. I added a Nikon DX 55-200 which is a standard to medium zoom, it's a good general lens for landscape and wildlife, although I wish now I'd bought the 300m lens, just for that extra pull at distance. If you wish, I'll email a couple of shots I've taken with the camera. It's a good general purpose camera at entry level, reasonably priced, approximately £350 with the 18-55 package, and well recommended.
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Post by modelfrenz on Sept 18, 2009 19:44:27 GMT
Hi Nick. The review i mentioned spoke of the 18-55mm lens as well as a 18-200mm vr one which was also of good quality. I would certainly appreciate seeing a couple of picturees taken with the camera as this will give me a good idea of it's facilities.
I think you probably have my email address from before but if needed i can send it to you.
From what i read the lens i mentioned or the ones you spoke of should fit the types of photography required. I did see though that lens caps,spare battery,some filters and a good bag would be useful but the D40 would be a good make.
Ian
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 21:23:27 GMT
Ian, better still, here's a couple of shots taken in Iceland last year ... ... this was taken in the harbour at Reykjavik. I'd been following this gull for about 20 minutes and I'd taken loads of shots, then it suddenly swooped, I guessed the moment it would be in focus and ... click! This is Surtsey on the way to the Westman Islands. The day was really bleak and then all of a sudden, the sun shone through the clouds, the tonal range is amazing and once again ... click! The next photo was taken on the volcanic island of Heimaey ... I just couldn't resist this bird, and several others like it, the place is amazing. Something completely different now, the BBMF ... ... taken at Beltring last year. Here's one from 2007 ... ... here's a couple of interior shots taken at Duxford in 2007, just using auto mode without flash ... ... and here's one taken again in auto mode without flash at the Fire Services Museum at Weedon ... ... and long shot taken at Crich Tramway Museum ... .. and finally, "I've got to wash all of it?" ... ... my young grandson Alfie last year when I caught him helping to wash the truck. As you can see, it's a fairly versatile camera and I'm still learning to use it. I fancy a 500mm mirror lens, oh yea, and a mortgage to pay for it! If you need any further pictures Ian or any further information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Post by modelfrenz on Sept 24, 2009 22:03:14 GMT
Hello Nick. Apologies for the lateness of my reply but work has been in the way. I have had a good look on Ebay for the Nikon D40 and found several used models but kept missing the winning bid at the last minute so after a great deal of thought i have plumped for a new Nikon D3000 camera, an 8gb memory card and a memory card reader which came to £440 and change from Amazon.
I think from the reviews that it will be very good and it is a Nikon and once it arrives and i learn about it i should have some good pictures. Many Thanks. Ian
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Post by modelfrenz on Oct 5, 2009 11:15:30 GMT
Hello Nick. My new D3000 has arrived and here is the first picture i took of some roses in my back garden which isn't too bad for a first attempt. Ian
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Post by foxy on Oct 5, 2009 11:30:03 GMT
Nice picture Modelfrenz. You could however have de- budded the Rose hips in the background . ;D . You won't get any prizes for that lol hehe.
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Post by modelfrenz on Oct 5, 2009 11:49:22 GMT
Thanks for the comment. I'll let her indoor's do the gardening as i am the end user. To be honest i didn't notice the rose hip's in the background as i was trying to get the composition right due to having next doors kitchen wall close by as well as my shed. I think that it may have been better to have do it from a lower position to get some sky in the shot. At least i am learning and it's fun.
Ian
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Post by foxy on Oct 5, 2009 12:42:35 GMT
'Hey Modelfrenz matey'. Its very good lol, do not take my comments to hard , they were ment as a light joke mon a'me. Taking pictures is sometimes hit or miss, so thats why you hear like Nick say's he took a lot of picture's of the same thing, then at least one maybe right at the end of the day. This goe's with most picture subjects. Cheers foxy .
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2009 19:55:18 GMT
'Hey Modelfrenz matey'. Taking pictures is sometimes hit or miss, so thats why you hear like Nick say's he took a lot of picture's of the same thing, then at least one maybe right at the end of the day. When I had my old Nikon, which used negative film, I used to take several shots of the same subject purely to make sure I had the shot I wanted, with the digital camera, if I don't like the photograph, I simply delete it. Using a new camera is a journey of discovery and one which should be enjoyed. Have fun discovering a new way of looking at things.
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Post by canadianspitfire on Jun 5, 2011 0:59:09 GMT
Hi Ian As a professional Photographer and teacher I give you this advice, don't get sold on pixels, the 40 I believe is 10 and thats good, as for Canon or Nikon I shoot Nikon because of the system, most feel nikon gives less noise at higher ISO then Canon but Canon will give you more pixels in many different models. Any good photographer puts $$$ into glass, poor glass poor image, also depends are you going to decide what the camera does or put it a mode and shoot! there are no smart cameras semi intelliget ones. And the final if your doing is set up, direct light wont show as much detail so the on camera flas is not the best way. It's never easy to advise another not knowing there ability or wishes. Any questions let me know! Darrell
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Post by NoelSmith on Sept 28, 2012 11:52:47 GMT
Since this thread started the big camera manufacturers have all brought out compact system cameras with interchangeable lenses. Much lighter than lugging around a kit of lenses and SLR. There have been vast improvements to the smaller sensors on these cameras that allow them to compete with many SLR's for quality. The SLR will give the ultimate results short of digital medium format, but everything is always a trade off. It comes down to what the photographer can afford that is acceptable.
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Post by NoelSmith on Jan 3, 2013 18:21:55 GMT
Further to my last post, I have been using for some time a Panasonic Lumix LX3 compact camera and it is superb! The camera is aimed at the 'Pro/Enthusiast' market. It has a fast Leica lens that is great for indoor or low light photography without having to resort to using flash. There have been 2 reincarnations of this camera, the LX5 and the LX7 since. The LX3 can be picked up for about £150.00 these days. I find it brilliant for taking pictures at the shows. Gone are the days of humping an SLR around with a bag of lenses. This particular camera is also great for Landscape photography as the lens is the equivalent to a 24mm wide angle (in 35mm terms) at the wide angle setting and with an adapter, filters like a Polariser, Neutral Density, UV etc can be fitted. The lens will only zoom to about 2.5 times so as not to compromise the quality and is a serious photographic tool. eg. When I first got the camera, the first day I had it I went with my son who is a keen photographer to an open evening at the engine sheds in Loughborough. I took my tripod with me as I knew it was going to a difficult photographic situation. Didn't have a clue about using the camera at the time so simply put the thing onto Intelligent Auto Focus to see what I would get. Using the Auto Timer seeing the results I got I was gobsmacked at how good this camera is.
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Post by Derek773 on Jan 21, 2013 23:24:42 GMT
One thing I'd add to the accessories bit for photographing models is a good tripod. The closer you get, the more any shaking in your hands (camera shake) will show in your pictures. With a tripod you can use lower shutter speeds and high apertures to make the very best of available light avoiding harsh flash shadows. Regards Derek
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