The TPU Darkroom - Digital SLR and Photography Club

[Chicken Patty]

@hammer, that's beautiful man! Awesome scenery.

 

[bogmali]

I took this couple days after we had that snowstorm last month.

 

[King Wookie]

Trying to gauge my next purchase so what is everybody using lens wise? Portrait, walk-around, or professional photo work? Just throw out some suggestions. What I have is this so far:

1.Canon T1i bundled with a crappy 18-55mm.
2. Canon EFS 55-250mm (bought this 2 months ago)
3. Canon 17-85mm USM IS (currently my walkaround lens).

http://img.techpowerup.org/101221/Canon.jpg

Have the same exact setup except the 17-85. Have a 50mm f/1.8 for portraits instead. The main thing is what do you like to photograph, and what do you feel you are lacking?

Oh, and seeing I forgot to post these when I did them some time ago, this was me playing aroung with off camera flash and that crappy 18-55 lens. The other pic is in the hardware closeups thread.

 

[Delta6326]

Hey Happy New Year and i just bought a new Canon RC-6 Remote and i need to buy a tripod i have been looking at Sunpak's with the pistol grip the SUNPAK 620-523-CFT-PX2 Carbon Fiber Tripod they look really good and i went to BB messed with one and it was nice but they were sold out and can't find it near me. it was on sale for $159... newegg has it for $300 anyone know a place that sells it or another good tripod?

Here's a couple pics! Couple of these were on the local news.

 

[Delta6326]

Sorry for dub. but im thinking of buying this in next couple hours anyone have one? or used it? know of any other for around same price? I think im going to buy it from BHPhoto

 

[HUSKIE]

May i join this club? i have SLR nikon D90 with 50mm-200mm and 50mm lenses...

taken these pics around sheffield city

 

[HammerON]

Nice pics and welcome to the club

 

[Fourstaff]

Sheffield is a beautiful place.

 

[Delta6326]

Just got my new tripod in!! got the Sunpak Pro 523PX and it came with a pistol grip and3way photo/video head!

 

[freaksavior]

Took a few pictures of my brothers guitar, only one I'm happy with was

http://freaksavior.org/ltd-portfolio/music

 

[HammerON]

Why does he look so happy

Sweet strat

 

[freaksavior]

Trust me, that is him being VERY happy

 

[HammerON]

Went out to my parent's summer home on the Kenai river about 45 minutes from where I live. Beautiful day but the sun was already getting ready to set:

 

[Hayder_Master]

this the thread what i am looking for, i was confused about camera chose, guys advice for best camera under 500$, on amazon please cuz it's low cost chipping to me, thanx

 

[MT Alex]

There aren't too many DSLRs on Amazon sub $500, I have seen the same kits cheaper. Hard to go wrong with Canon or Nikon, some like Sony, but I prefer to stick with the two war horses.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[HammerON]

I really like my Canon Rebel EOS XS. Bought it on the Egg for $499:
Canon EOS Rebel XS Black 10.10 MP 2.5" 230K LCD Di...

Also bought another lens for it. But the pictures I have been posting recently were taken with the Canon. Sill learning though

Oh, here is the Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[Hayder_Master]

There aren't too many DSLRs on Amazon sub $500, I have seen the same kits cheaper. Hard to go wrong with Canon or Nikon, some like Sony, but I prefer to stick with the two war horses.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=tec06d-20

I really like my Canon Rebel EOS XS. Bought it on the Egg for $499:
Canon EOS Rebel XS Black 10.10 MP 2.5" 230K LCD Di...

Also bought another lens for it. But the pictures I have been posting recently were taken with the Canon. Sill learning though

Oh, here is the Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=tec06d-20

make it around 700$, but only for something really worth i mean like 30% more quality than 500% cameras

 

[Hayder_Master]

so i see one many people use it but it's around 630$, so is this one have too much quality than older one

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012YA85A/?tag=tec06d-20

i mean better than this one u tell me about it before
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=tec06d-20


thanx

 

[Hayder_Master]

guys seems im extreme noob in professional cameras and SLR's, i have some info's about cameras but no dam idea about SLR, so any simple guide make me chose right SLR for me, thanx a lot

 

[Delta6326]

Well i have a Canon T2i (with 18-135mm)and i just love it! But its probably out of your price range. Here is a list of all the beginner cameras from Canon. Starts with the XS < T1i < T2i < 60D Now the XS is the basic it will still get you great pictures but it is getting a little dated the T1i is meant to replace the XS and the T2i is to replace the XSi and the 60D is the start of the what i call pro grade dslr
now i must say that dslr are a investment and are meant to last i will be keeping my body for years to come and just upgrade lenses.

I do not consider my self a pro or anything but i love to take pictures. Here are great websites to find reviews dpreview.com and good deals at B&H

 

[King Wookie]

The Nikon alternative is the D3100.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/page19.asp
Pentax Sony and Olympus also make good SLRS. Canon and Nikon have the advantage of being the 2 big manufacturers so more lenses and more users. But honestly any of these can take good photos. My advice is go hold the cameras and see how they feel. Don't get too caught up in the specs.

For the record I have owned and used both a Nikon D5000 and a Canon T1i. Both very good cameras with each having advantages and disadvantages. I'm currently saving for a Nikon D7000 because while the T1i was a great camera, it was too small for my hands and it was irritating.

EDIT: Would this kit work for you? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ANSFDC/?tag=tec06d-20

 

[Hayder_Master]

Well i have a Canon T2i (with 18-135mm)and i just love it! But its probably out of your price range. Here is a list of all the beginner cameras from Canon. Starts with the XS < T1i < T2i < 60D Now the XS is the basic it will still get you great pictures but it is getting a little dated the T1i is meant to replace the XS and the T2i is to replace the XSi and the 60D is the start of the what i call pro grade dslr
now i must say that dslr are a investment and are meant to last i will be keeping my body for years to come and just upgrade lenses.

I do not consider my self a pro or anything but i love to take pictures. Here are great websites to find reviews dpreview.com and good deals at B&H

The Nikon alternative is the D3100.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/page19.asp
Pentax Sony and Olympus also make good SLRS. Canon and Nikon have the advantage of being the 2 big manufacturers so more lenses and more users. But honestly any of these can take good photos. My advice is go hold the cameras and see how they feel. Don't get too caught up in the specs.

For the record I have owned and used both a Nikon D5000 and a Canon T1i. Both very good cameras with each having advantages and disadvantages. I'm currently saving for a Nikon D7000 because while the T1i was a great camera, it was too small for my hands and it was irritating.

EDIT: Would this kit work for you? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ANSFDC/?tag=tec06d-20

i see the Canon T1i is very good deal, with regular SLR cost only 650$ from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XURPQS/?tag=tec06d-20,
the D3100 is very cool and i find this with regular SLR and extraKIT for 670 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ANSFDC/?tag=tec06d-20

so which one better the d3100 or the T1i, they are almost same price im confusing

 

[johnnyfiive]

Picture of our little dude. Nikon D40 w/ Nikkor 35mm 1.8f

 

[MT Alex]

Very cool

 

[HammerON]