Phrozhen.Khold Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) 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. Everything has its limitations I agree... using live-view rocks in a studio setting... the only reason why I'm not really up for it is because I shoot outdoors almost all the time and I don't see the point on buying a camera with live-view for it... its really just a matter of preference. 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. ============================================ 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." You have a point. If you have money to burn then by all means... get the most expensive camera that you can afford. I'm not discouraging anybody on getting one but what I'm trying to say is get something that you actually need and what you'll actually use most of the time. Also getting the most expensive gear in the market doesn't guarantee you'll be able to take shots like the pros do. I know some rich guy who owns a camera worth over a million but his photos suck. On the other hand, I know somebody who owns a PnS camera that takes better photos than him. What I'm trying to say is, get something that will let you master the basics and once you've mastered that then you could go on to the higher level. After all, cameras are just tools that makes it easier to take photos. Its the skill that makes the difference. 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! I don't think he's trying to get into a heated argument Camera bodies come and go... so once you get what you want, invest in lenses. 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 I've been using that lens for about a year already and I think its one of those bang-for-the-buck lenses out there so I suggest you get yourself one tanong lang po. I hope hindi OT. May software ba na pwedeng makita kung naka ilang actuations na ang camera?Thanks. I'm using IRFANVIEW. I lets you view the EXIF where you can see the actuations how much am i willing to spend for my first camera? 9k i guess, 10k max. There are PnS cameras out there that have manual controls that's within your budget. Just look for one that suits you best Just my first used digicam for 4k bucksNot bad for 5mp. Would it be wise to upgrade to a higher mp cam soon or would this be enough for casual shooting? I think its more than enough since you're not thinking of taking photography seriously. Also 5MPx is enough to get you to print your photos in 4x6" prints. If you're just uploading them on the web even a 2MPx camera would suffice san mall po makabili ng accessory for D40? like the carrying case/bag, screen protector, even the uv filter etc... I think Megamall and Trinoma have camera shops that sell those things. I just forgot the name of the stores. You could also Aperture Trading and Island Photo in Makati. If everything else fails, go to Hidalgo Edited July 10, 2008 by Phrozhen.Khold Quote Link to comment
Kurtsky Keigee Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I see.. Kasi iniisip ko lang na baka mapagiwanan cam ko since 2mp is the minimum nowadays Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I see.. Kasi iniisip ko lang na baka mapagiwanan cam ko since 2mp is the minimum nowadays If you have the money to burn... then get the most expensive one you could get. Seriously, if you're just taking photos just for the heck of it and not thinking of earning from your photos just stick with what you have. Concentrate more on getting good shots rather then thinking of what you should buy just because you thought that you're being left behind Quote Link to comment
Kurtsky Keigee Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment
jaberwocky Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 If you have the money to burn... then get the most expensive one you could get. Seriously, if you're just taking photos just for the heck of it and not thinking of earning from your photos just stick with what you have. Concentrate more on getting good shots rather then thinking of what you should buy just because you thought that you're being left behind I agree. A camera with 2MP can be printed up to 4R, 5MP up to 8R.. I'm using just a 5.1MP camera Coolpix (instamatic) camera and have been satisfied with its performance. Not to mention the videos are ok also. Looking forward to upgrading to the 12.1MP Nikon Coolpix because it has already provisions for wide angle and telezoom. Quote Link to comment
SouthStudios Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Greetings friend! We would like to borrow a few minutes of your time and would like to ask you some questions regarding your photography habits. Pls answer the questions as honestly as possible. Proceed to survey page @http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey....8uk7n4gkq462276 Thank you very much http://www.pictars.com/users/ellebeltran/advise.gif Quote Link to comment
rayt64 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I'm a former user of Sony Cybershot and Canon digital cams. I changed to Nikon and will stick to it.Currently use a Nikon D80 SLR for pro shots and Nikon Coolpix S200 for point and shoot situation. Quote Link to comment
jcool7 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 san mall po makabili ng accessory for D40? like the carrying case/bag, screen protector, even the uv filter etc... Carrying case and filters: try looking at http://www.pinoyphotography.org. some people post second hand bags and filters Screen protector: try getting a screen protector in CDR-king. Wala pa atang PHP 100 yun and cut it to the screen size of the d40 Quote Link to comment
penguin0109 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 anybody can recommend a good slave flash for digital? the ones that ignore the pre-flashes venturing into strobist :upside: Quote Link to comment
jaberwocky Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm a former user of Sony Cybershot and Canon digital cams. I changed to Nikon and will stick to it.Currently use a Nikon D80 SLR for pro shots and Nikon Coolpix S200 for point and shoot situation. Totally agree with you bro. Cannon and Sony are just selling the Carl Zeiss lens.. I still like the NikorLens plus the functionality of not so well publicized camera functions but its included in the package. Quote Link to comment
Gideon Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Totally agree with you bro. Cannon and Sony are just selling the Carl Zeiss lens.. I still like the NikorLens plus the functionality of not so well publicized camera functions but its included in the package. Hindi Carl Zeiss ang lens ng Canon. I believe Aspherical lens mostly ang material. Quote Link to comment
SouthStudios Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 BUMP! so far we're getting a lot of responses already, anyway, pls answer the survey if you have the time (it wont take THAT long though!) http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=...a0-ac43e7e18844http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=...a0-ac43e7e18844 thanks http://www.pictars.com/users/ellebeltran/advise.gif Quote Link to comment
Phrozhen.Khold Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Totally agree with you bro. Cannon and Sony are just selling the Carl Zeiss lens.. I still like the NikorLens plus the functionality of not so well publicized camera functions but its included in the package. Hindi Carl Zeiss ang lens ng Canon. I believe Aspherical lens mostly ang material. Canon is also a lens manufacturer... Sony on the other hand uses the Carl Zeiss brand for their lenses. Those are two completely different things. Let me clarify one thing 'Aspherical' is not a lens material... its a lens type. Quote Link to comment
capt KK Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 sir whats the purpose of uv filters? just bought 1 just to protect the lens from scratch Quote Link to comment
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