Do you need a DSLR?
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i think this article is helpful, albeit necessarily oversimplified.
simply put, if somebody is reading this article in order to figure out if they need a DSLR, then they don't. :) hopefully it...
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I looked at sample pictures between the Nikon and Canon. The Canons always looked a bit brighter but the Nikons had overall better exposures, with less blown out details in brighter areas. The...
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So true - 90% of people buying computers have no business buying those computers. They are not professionals, they don't even know how to program it - forever stuck with systems developed by others....
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Thread created 09-27-2012 by oFlamingo
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Interesting. So what does the Toddler do with all of the blown out "quality" photos? I have never owned a single DSLR that didn't fcuk up the photos in automatic mode if the lighting was not good,...
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Don't forget the shutters due wear on the DSLR only has so many shutters 100k life on most.
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If you are buying a DSLR for photography, not video, very little has changed with in the Canon Rebel series since the t2i. They can be purchased second hand for a very reasonable price, often with a...
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I have a really ancient Canon Elph, point-and-shoot. It takes fairly good pictures still and has a long lasting battery. My husband has a Canon Rebel something-or-other DSLR. Every picture is...
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I had a Panasonic SD-9 HD Camcorder that I rarely used.
Sold it a year or so ago for $200.
Ive been eyeing the T4i due to 1080p recording & its a DSLR.
Ive never owned a DSLR, but I take a ton...
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Just recently upgraded to DSLR (1 year). Before upgrading, I had trouble with P&S photo quality. Didn't seem to matter how much I spent or what features I used, I constantly got grainy, blown out...
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Wow this is an incredibly expensive hobby. I think seeing those prices, made my mind up for me. I thought i can get a DSLR and a good 2 or 3 lens (tele and wide) for $300-$500. That isn't even...
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OK. One needs to learn lighting, aperture, shutter speed and focal length to take a decent pictures with DSLR. Can you share what will be the best setting (focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO...
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I would agree with your post despite fear that I may come across as pompous, elitist or self-serving :)
The reality is that plenty of people have the money to burn and they think they can...
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Depends on your lens but here is what I would say would be a good setup with some common lenses.. i'm not a pro and am just starting out so i post this hoping others will correct me and maybe i'll...
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Ok, I have bought camera's/ video cameras in the past to be disgusted with the results. I have seen a Nikon at work @ my kid's football game from one of the parents. He was showing me AMAZING shots...
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I'm sure this little article will help many people. I would like to add a few points. When you are first buying a DSLR, you are buying into a family. I think it is very important for you to...
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You can really sum up this whole article by asking yourself one question. That is, if you had to ASK yourself if you need one, then no...no you don't. If you want to save money in the long run by...
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Thread created 09-27-2012 by oFlamingo
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Almost the single worst feature of a DSLR is the Auto setting. (Well, maybe it's a toss up with video recording.) Those who buy a DSLR and leave it set at Auto are missing out on some good...
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As was brought up previously, for some folks, a bridge camera might be just the ticket. Have always been an amateur photographer since high school. I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5, it takes some...
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They keep including Auto mode to get more people to buy expensive cameras that they wouldn't be able to operate otherwise. It's not complicated at all. For most people, taking pictures is about...
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I'm not a pro photographer, but I do agree that most don't need to bother having a DSLR. I'm a major proponent of learning on some of the more advanced P&S (gateway) cameras (such as the older Canon...
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Very interesting.
The reason I want the video in the DSLR is because I dont want to have to lug around a dedicated camcorder & the DSLR to say Disney World or even the zoo.
Id rather take ONE...
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You know what I hate: People like you who troll comment boards. I am one of the average folks who have tried to learn photography and in no way think I am "hot shit" for having a certain camera,
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If a camera really could make me feel like "hot shit", I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
At least for me, it doesn't work that way. It's a camera, not a Ferrari.
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Yes, I do agree The Canons always looked a bit brighter but the Nikons had overall better exposures,
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It all depends how big you want the printouts to be.
Most people considering to buy a DSLR should really buy a $350-$500 12MP micro four-thirds mirrorless camera. Its sensor is nearly as big as a...
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this article is very helpful for me
nice job
thank u...!!!
Do you need a DSLR?
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It's a good introductory article, but what most responses fail to point out is that the "needs" of the person is really what determines the type of camera they need. Sure, mirror-less cameras offer...
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Thread created 09-27-2012 by oFlamingo
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+1 to BargainBob's comment. Most people can't handle their DSLR and should just get a P&S or a mirrorless. I spent a year getting proficient with mine. Also there are a ton of hidden costs after...
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a photo taken by a beginner using auto mode on his DSLR, will be of higher quality than that same shot taken by the same beginner using a consumer point & shoot.
these folks aren't trying to be...
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I really don't think you sound elitist. The whole point of having features like interchangeable lenses, add-on flashes, and having the SLR itself is to allow better composing of images.
By...
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I've been thinking about buying something nicer as well, I have a 3yr old Canon SD780IS P&S which I do use frequently for eBay photos and documenting projects, but not much else because even though...
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Many Hollywood cinematographers use DSLR's to shoot feature films. If you are wanting a camera with amazing video capabilities then you might want to consider a DSLR.
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Another big point is to use a color correcting software. One of the big sellers for these cameras is the control - a.k.a raw mode. I think most of these things can be corrected in such software.
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DSLRs have more moving parts that wear out. The durability of those is listed in the specs and figures into the cost of ownership (if the camera will get lots of use). Repairs are expensive.
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Another food for thought is a simple cost factor. A good dslr setup will require not only a good body but decent lenses which can run easily into the thousands of dollars. While cheap lenses can be...
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I am one of those people who dont really need a DSLR camera.
personally i do think that they are bulky and not really comfy to carry around.
but,
i just got a job that pays me a little more...
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lighting would definitely improve either shot more than the camera itself, but that's not my point in this case. my point with the toddler was to present a subject that won't sit still or will be...
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I hear a lot of false reasoning from people who own P&S camera, and let me tell you, I have not seen one who have own an SLR and saying that their picture look worse than their P&S, unless you are...
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Several posters brought up the importance of size and convenience. Potential buyers may want to thinking about the environment and type of photography they intend on doing. Even professional...
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