hoosierbass07 Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I really enjoy shooting video with my HD camcorders and action cams. But now I'm wanting to push the limits on video and photography and now I'm considering buying a DSLR so I can shoot nicer video and try to shoot great photos. I'm looking at a Canon 70d. This would be my first nice DSLR. So I'm wondering, are any of you into photography and do you use DSLR cameras? If so what do you use? Do you like the equipment you have? I've noticed many lenses are expensive. I thought my Shimano reels were expensive at $220.00, but I see lots of lenses from $300 to $4,000.00! Yikes! So, anybody out there into serious photography? Also, do you do much post work on your pictures on a PC? That's the one thing I don't get - why buy a nice camera if you have to do additional work on the picture on a computer? That seems illogical to me. Should't an expensive camera and lens produce great pictures right when you take them and not require to you to buy expensive software to touch it up later? Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted July 6, 2015 Super User Posted July 6, 2015 I am by no means a professional but have fun with it. I have a Nikon D5200 with a variety of lens from 50mm prime to 500mm telescopic. I enjoy this setup and getting out to mess with it 1 Quote
desmobob Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I've had a Nikon D70 for years and really love it. I have been fairly serious about photography for most of my life and already had a great selection of very nice Nikkor lenses. Nikon has been careful to maintain compatibility between their older and newer stuff... I have lenses that I used with an F2S in the seventies that are able function on my DSLR! As for needing to do computer editing on digital photos, it's nice to be able to but certainly not necessary if you don't want to do it. Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Posted July 7, 2015 Yeah, I'm sort of a Canon guy (don't know why) but I keep reading and seeing videos that Nikon has always been a little better than Canon. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 7, 2015 Super User Posted July 7, 2015 I have been using Canon gear for years and love it. If you are going to be serious about it, don't do what I did and buy intro equipment and lenses. To me in the end, it was a waste. It was not long before I was wanting L lenses for their quality and durability. The 70d is a great camera and is on par with most pro cameras. As far as lenses, I would recommend the 24-70mm 2.8 L for everyday shooting and the 70-200 2.8L with an extender. Be warned though, this set up will put you in the poor house but it will last you forever. I would also recommend checking out dpreview.com for info and reviews. It is a great site with a wealth of info. And as far software, you will always need it. No one pic is perfect. For example, the pic below was taken by Frans Lanting. He used over 10 rolls of FILM to capture the image he wanted. 2 Quote
desmobob Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I would also recommend checking out dpreview.com for info and reviews. It is a great site with a wealth of info. A big +1 on dpreview.com. That site is a wealth of shared information and knowledge. And as far software, you will always need it. No one pic is perfect. I tend to disagree here, as probably anyone who has spent a good deal of time shooting on slide film would. If you are careful about your composition and exposure, you can make photos that don't need editing. With the incredible autoexposure systems in most all of today's cameras, a beginner doesn't have much to worry about as far as exposure goes; just compose carefully and shoot. If you do need to do some editing, you will be able to do what you need to do with the common photo editing software included on most computers. There is much more powerful software available if you desire it. I find computer photo editing a joy. It beats the heck out of spending hours and hours in the darkroom and dollars and dollars for paper and chemicals! Tight lines, Bob PS: Nikon vs. Canon = Daiwa vs. Shimano :-) Pick the one you like best for the reasons you think are most important and don't look back. It's all great gear and you can hardly go wrong! 1 Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 Where do you learn about color correcting photos? I've looked online and have found some sites but I find their explanations all lacking. I do like to learn technical things and I like challenges. But I've looked and looked for the perfect site or book to explain color correcting photos for beginners and have been disappointed. Quote
desmobob Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Get on over to dpreview.com, sign in, and start asking questions there. It's the forum for digital photography like bassresource.com is for bass fishing! Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 I watched a video from a pro who talked about famous pictures and nearly every one was black and white. I'm a fan of black and white movies and TV shows and I've heard more detail can be seen in black and white, but I never realized how powerful photography can be in black and white. The black and white shadows and how it all interplay's is amazing. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 8, 2015 Super User Posted July 8, 2015 I watched a video from a pro who talked about famous pictures and nearly every one was black and white. I'm a fan of black and white movies and TV shows and I've heard more detail can be seen in black and white, but I never realized how powerful photography can be in black and white. The black and white shadows and how it all interplay's is amazing. If you are close to Indy, check photo venture camera club. I use to be a member years ago and they are a great bunch. Link below http://photoventure.org If you want to learn to alter photos, photoshop is pretty much the standard for professionals but it is not totally necessary. There are several alternatives but photoshop has the largest educational opportunity. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I have a Nikon D7100, which is more camera than I will ever use, but I enjoy playing with it. However, to be honest, most shots are in auto....Al Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 8, 2015 Super User Posted July 8, 2015 I spend a LOT of time around professionals and (professional?) enthusiasts and I am continually surprised at the prevalence and amount of photo editing by even the purists amongst them. I, too, have an aversion to 'altered' photographs, but I have to tell you that we are in a fast fading, small minority. I know very few (none?) serious photographers who do not use Lightroom (or Apple Aperture) extensively. Quote
paleus Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I had a Nikon D90 for a long time and recently sold it and bought a Fujifilm X-T1. It is a really awesome camera. Here's a few from my Flickr: DSCF8464.jpg by Paschall Leus, on Flickr DSCF7798.jpg by Paschall Leus, on Flickr DSCF0671.jpg by Paschall Leus, on Flickr 1 Quote
AdamsEye Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Photozo is where I got my start, even got a few free classes. I got a canon, with kit lens and a 70-400. The lenses is where the real cost factor is, not the bodies. I like to shoot sports and action, but have dabbled a bunch. Its a great a hobbyd Quote
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