Digital Cameras

[Phrozhen.Khold]

photo enthusiast who only knows point and shoot shots.

 

i intend to buy my first digital camera. pero ayoko ng para lang makakuha ng litrato. interested po ako sa photography. particularly still shots. any recommendations? kung meron sa low end, mas cool. ang alam ko nikon ang the best brand. that's it. kung anong specs, flabbergasted na ako.

 

help?

 

 

My first question would be how much are you willing to spend for your camera?

[enixam88]

^ I have a trusted online contact who's willing to give me the standard package with a decent tripod at P38k all in all. I didn't want to haggle anymore because i don't mind paying a bit more for the relative safety of not going to Quiapo.

 

Package includes:

- the 450D kit (w/lens)

- the 1 yr Canon warranty

- rudy project bag

- 1GB card

- screen protector

- 5 ft high white tripod

 

Mayer sa Quiapo P36K without Rudy project, screen protector & tripod.

but i understand you can still haggle down the price a little

[thirteen]

Why not get an angle finder instead? Its cheaper and works on existing cameras rather than buying an expensive DSLR with "Live View"

 

DSLRs with "Live View" suffers on focusing when using it most of the time.

 

 

I tried using an angle viewfinder before, and while useful, it does have its limitations. I was recently at a product shoot and the photographer was using the live view and manual focus on his 40D. He let me try his setup in between layouts, and I have to say I prefer the live view with manual focus because you can see the cropping much faster than using a viewfinder. Also, your back won't hurt as much since you don't have to keep bending over.

 

In a studio setting, live view certainly has its advantages. Once you move into sports or event photography though, I really don't think its that useful.

[Edmond_Dantes]

Alam nyo kasi... DSLRs in its original concept never really intended to have live-view since its directed at the professional level. But, since the technology has the capability of cramping it in there there you go.

 

If you want cameras for the sole purpose of having a live-view might as well buy a point-n-shoot camera.

 

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/0807/Nikon/d700press.jpg

 

Yup, I'm quite familiar with all the purist "you don't need a DSLR, you might just need a P&S" arguments, and frankly, I don't really care. I just think it's more nifty for a DSLR to have live view. I'd rather have the option of having both live view and the traditional one for various uses, than being stuck with just one feature.

 

And besides, although I'd always go for a bargain, money isn't really a problem for me.

 

Funny how some DSLR-users always assume that they are doing people a favor when they discourage beginners from buying one. I thank you for your relative politeness, but some others I've come across border on arrogance. It's as if they're suggesting that only a select group of people have the right to use DSLRs.

 

I go for a simpler rule: If you can buy it, you can use it.

 

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So for all those clueless rich kids who want to buy DSLRs because they just want a new toy, I'd say go ahead! (I'm neither clueless nor rich, but I could relate with them, somehow.)

 

As they say, "Walang basagan ng trip."

[magnesiums]

that was tough bro! konting lamig lang. basta once you get your cam, play with it a lot and you'll know in your second buy what you really want. for me.. go get those cheaper once muna then pag gamay na gamay mo na.. get the once na for keeps na.

hth bro!

[Gideon]

that was tough bro! konting lamig lang. basta once you get your cam, play with it a lot and you'll know in your second buy what you really want. for me.. go get those cheaper once muna then pag gamay na gamay mo na.. get the once na for keeps na.

hth bro!

 

Hehehe!!!

 

Medyo naging mainit nga si Edmond.

 

Anyway, I too came from PnS, from 35mm film to APS to Digital.

 

Canon A710 IS was my 2nd digital camera and then this year came along Canon 450D.

 

I do have budget constraints, that's why entry Level lang binili ko and since I'm not going to use it in earning money.

[atenista11]

i went strolling along avenida last tuesday, looking for ID lace suppliers, i end up in hidalgo looking for accessories for my D40X, dont have any particular accessory in mind but im ready to buy even a cool VR lens. i bought this cool universal remote (jinishi) cost is 600 (original nikon remote is 1,200) plus it works with a lot of dslr models. definitely a good buy.

[yaj999]

Hi guys, just bought a Nikon d60 AND WANT TO ADD A WIDE ANLGE LENS, just want to ask ur opinion about the tokina 12-24mm F4 wide angle lens. TIA

[apollo11]

tanong lang po. I hope hindi OT.

 

May software ba na pwedeng makita kung naka ilang actuations na ang camera?

Thanks.

[neville]

how much am i willing to spend for my first camera? 9k i guess, 10k max.

[penguin0109]

tanong lang po. I hope hindi OT.

 

May software ba na pwedeng makita kung naka ilang actuations na ang camera?

Thanks.

 

hmm...if the numbering hasn't been reset, then the file num should be the same as the actuations..since sequential yung file numbering....this applies to Nikon, but I think Canon dSLRs are set to do this as well

 

best to look at the exif data though-- some dSLRs add the number of actuations to the exif info. there are free exif viewers that you can download :thumbsupsmiley:

 

buying a used dSLR chief?

[RustyXIII]

tanong lang po. I hope hindi OT.

 

May software ba na pwedeng makita kung naka ilang actuations na ang camera?

Thanks.

 

Try Opanda, its free. Maliit lang yung file. Just use Google to look for a download link.

[Kurtsky Keigee]

Just my first used digicam for 4k bucks

Not bad for 5mp. Would it be wise to upgrade to a higher mp cam soon or would this be enough for casual shooting?

[apollo11]

hmm...if the numbering hasn't been reset, then the file num should be the same as the actuations..since sequential yung file numbering....this applies to Nikon, but I think Canon dSLRs are set to do this as well

 

best to look at the exif data though-- some dSLRs add the number of actuations to the exif info. there are free exif viewers that you can download :thumbsupsmiley:

 

buying a used dSLR chief?

 

hehehe magaling ka manghula bossing a. may binebenta kasing dslr sa akin. titingnan ko po yung actuations.

 

thanks.

[capt KK]

san mall po makabili ng accessory for D40? like the carrying case/bag, screen protector, even the uv filter etc...