Any photographers in here?

[rjmhotrod]

Absolutely go check them out somewhere. I actually preferred the feel of the Nikon vs. the Canon. The Nikon Ds are bigger than the Rebels. Actually it's not so much that the Nikons are big as much as the Rebels are compact. For me though I knew my wife would use the camera about as much as I would and I knew she would prefer the smaller design of the Canon. The main difference you'll see between the cameras is the Megapixel difference, but don't let that fool you. More MP do not necessarily equal better quality. Each camera has it's own strengths and weaknesses and there are plenty of reviews available online to educate yourself with. I've been very happy so far with my Canon Rebel XT. It's not a perfect camera but it's enough for a hack like myself. The lenses are where it's at. Save your money for some good lenses.

One thing I noticed when demoing these cameras was that the Nikons need a card in the camera to actually take a picture. The Canons can be set to take pics to it's internal memory. So when I went to the stores, the Canons were able to take pics and the Nikons were not. While I knew this to be case, it still bothered me that I couldn't just pick up the Nikon and take pics. I have to admit, it did play into my decision to buy the Canon.

 

[NVP5White]

One thing I noticed when demoing these cameras was that the Nikons need a card in the camera to actually take a picture. The Canons can be set to take pics to it's internal memory. So when I went to the stores, the Canons were able to take pics and the Nikons were not. While I knew this to be case, it still bothered me that I couldn't just pick up the Nikon and take pics. I have to admit, it did play into my decision to buy the Canon.

Funny, I was digging around in my Nikon D50's menu the other day and I came across a setting that would block/allow shutter release when a SD card was not present in the camera. The default setting is "block" since not knowing a card is absent may result in a picture or series of pictures being lost is the camera is turned off before the images are written to a card.

Anyway, its possible, but since most demo units are unpacked and fire up, with no other prep, it seems most Nikon's will frustrate upon first inspection.

 

[LEXi73]

Hey all!
Ive been stalking this thread since the day it started but havent actually posted. Recently re-read all posts just as a refresher. Lots of good information and REALLY nice photos everyone! I have taken a digital intro class and love to take photos but dont consider myself very good. I would like to get into taking more photos and learning more about photography as a whole. I have the option to shoot raw but havent really messed around with it at all but would like to learn. I really love everything about photography but am still a noob. Anyways I just use a older Canon G5 5MP Powershot. Camera take amazing photos I think. Bought it like 3 years ago for my photo class and it offers a pretty nice range of manual controls. I thought I would post some photos for you all to look at and give me some pointers. All photos are just basically resized and some have some levels adjusted but not much at all. They are basically right off the camera. Hope you all enjoy!

 

[Rome04]

Nice pics! except the bud lets see some Molson Canadian(canada)

 

[G-Papi]

Backlight the Bud

 

[TigrMsP]

Hey all!
Ive been stalking this thread since the day it started but havent actually posted. Recently re-read all posts just as a refresher. Lots of good information and REALLY nice photos everyone! I have taken a digital intro class and love to take photos but dont consider myself very good. I would like to get into taking more photos and learning more about photography as a whole. I have the option to shoot raw but havent really messed around with it at all but would like to learn. I really love everything about photography but am still a noob. Anyways I just use a older Canon G5 5MP Powershot. Camera take amazing photos I think. Bought it like 3 years ago for my photo class and it offers a pretty nice range of manual controls. I thought I would post some photos for you all to look at and give me some pointers. All photos are just basically resized and some have some levels adjusted but not much at all. They are basically right off the camera. Hope you all enjoy!

I had a G5 before I went DSLR and it was one of the best point and shoot cameras out there. I love it, takes amazing photos.

BTW, where were those ski pictures taken?

 

[LEXi73]

thanks for the comments guys. I do live my g5 so far and someday i will step up and get a DSLR. I took the pics this last April in Colorado. Pic #1 was on the poly list at A-Basin, #2 was at the top of the Poly Lift at A-Basin, and #3 was in the deep powder of Vail (cant remember what bowl it was).

As far as the bud i just missed the opportunity cuz the glass was frosted up all nice like and i ran to get my camera and since it was sitting in front of the fireplace it had all melted.

Thanks for the advice all

 

[TigrMsP]

thanks for the comments guys. I do live my g5 so far and someday i will step up and get a DSLR. I took the pics this last April in Colorado. Pic #1 was on the poly list at A-Basin, #2 was at the top of the Poly Lift at A-Basin, and #3 was in the deep powder of Vail (cant remember what bowl it was).

As far as the bud i just missed the opportunity cuz the glass was frosted up all nice like and i ran to get my camera and since it was sitting in front of the fireplace it had all melted.

Thanks for the advice all

That's what I was hoping to hear... I'm heading out to Breckenridge in December and taking my camera.

 

[LEXi73]

Cool you will get lots of shots! breck is probly my least favorite place out there. its good if you stay above the tree line but otherwise its too damn flatt. only thing i usually ride besides steeps at breck is the park. Have a good time and take some pics.
Here is a shot of breck from abasin?? or keystone?? I think it is abasin cuz it looks farther that it would from the top of keystone. so not sure.

 

[ChopstickHero]

Cool you will get lots of shots! breck is probly my least favorite place out there. its good if you stay above the tree line but otherwise its too damn flatt. only thing i usually ride besides steeps at breck is the park. Have a good time and take some pics.
Here is a shot of breck from abasin?? or keystone?? I think it is abasin cuz it looks farther that it would from the top of keystone. so not sure.

nice shot.... although it would have been nice to bring the ski boundary sign in a little more and keep that in focus. it's such a bright object that my eye is drawn to it first and when i see that it's out of focus, it throws off the image a little. beautiful mountains though.

 

[TigrMsP]

Nice shot of Breck. We'll probably hit Keystone for night skiing one day. I've never been skiing out west so I'm sure I will love it all. I've been stuck with North Carolina and West VA mountains. Don't get me wrong, they work great for a Georgia boy.

I'll have my XT, 24-105L and 70-200 f/4L and polarizers. Will be all kept safe in my backpack. When I hit the steeps I plan on leaving the gear in the room.

 

[GreyMan]

crested butte ftw

 

[NVP5White]

I'll have my XT, 24-105L and 70-200 f/4L

Dude, why you gotta be holding out on us...show us some pictures taken with that fine L-glass.

 

[k-lea]

I think I'm inlove..

 

[MSP#735]

i knew you had talent in you somewhere (poke)

 

[k-lea]

We took atleast 100 pictures last night. It was my first time playing with a SLR. Some of those shots are mine, some aren't. Just gives you an idea what I was working with. That camera is so damn complex I wouldn't have been able to learn all the settings in the time we had.

He'll be sending me the rest later on today. Depending on how good they are I might post them.

It's funny because I was actually scared of the camera. I believe he told me it was a $2,000 camera and I was so scared of it. Later on I got more comfortable and just starting playing with all these random settings and seeing how things worked. I've always had a interest in photography but never had the resources.

 

[ChopstickHero]

We took atleast 100 pictures last night. It was my first time playing with a SLR. Some of those shots are mine, some aren't. Just gives you an idea what I was working with. That camera is so damn complex I wouldn't have been able to learn all the settings in the time we had.

He'll be sending me the rest later on today. Depending on how good they are I might post them.

It's funny because I was actually scared of the camera. I believe he told me it was a $2,000 camera and I was so scared of it. Later on I got more comfortable and just starting playing with all these random settings and seeing how things worked. I've always had a interest in photography but never had the resources.

you don't need a $2000 camera to enjoy photography (although it would be nice to have one). you can pick up a used SLR off of the Canon forums for less than $500. then slowly start to learn about camera settings, lighting, etc etc. there's so much to learn, that's why it's a lifetime hobby. Upgrade when you have the money. Photography is really an investment in your equipment and yourself. If you're good, you can even make some money doing it. And the lenses can usually sell for at least 85-95% of what they are worth, so if you are ever in a financial bind, sell off some of your equipment.

 

[k-lea]

you don't need a $2000 camera to enjoy photography (although it would be nice to have one). you can pick up a used SLR off of the Canon forums for less than $500. then slowly start to learn about camera settings, lighting, etc etc. there's so much to learn, that's why it's a lifetime hobby. Upgrade when you have the money. Photography is really an investment in your equipment and yourself. If you're good, you can even make some money doing it. And the lenses can usually sell for at least 85-95% of what they are worth, so if you are ever in a financial bind, sell off some of your equipment.

wrd. Well, photography isn't a priority right now when I can pretty much use the SLR whenever I want to. I'm sure sometime down the road I'll invest in something cool.

 

[LEXi73]

great pics!

 

[NVP5White]

wrd. Well, photography isn't a priority right now when I can pretty much use the SLR whenever I want to. I'm sure sometime down the road I'll invest in something cool.

k-lea, That's a strange arrangement of camera & lens. The camera body looks to be a D200, but the lens is not a recently released lens. And that front-converter is deffinatly not typical for a body of the calibre. In fact, I'm not sure Nikon makes front-mount converters like that.

Anyway, don't let the complexity of the controls or seemingly high cost of entry disuade you from getting a D-SLR. Your pictures will be brighter and more colorful then you even imagined. The quality and flexability of interchangable lenses will open up so many more opportunities for creative picture taking that your head will spin.

Like others before me have mentioned, an investment in photo gear is never a waste. High quality gear works better and lasts forever if you care for it properly.

If you have the opportunity this holiday season, look at getting a Nikon D50 on clearance somewhere. The D40 replaced it (sort of) so Nikon retailers will be trying to get rid of inventory. There is also a strong availability of refurbished bodies that carry a factory warranty. Deals can also be found of the entry-level Canon bodies. But between you me and the internets once you feel the quality and intuitive controls of a Nikon body, you'll never want anything else.

Good luck