radonkeyko
I want to be able to take a picture like this http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXICxIhdkLA/Tg3cTXfEnEI/AAAAAAAA0gA/IlNlJlc34_k/s1600/Beautiful_eyes_7.jpg so whats the best type of camera that can capture an image like this and can also capture video?
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Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy.
The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.
If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.
Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.
Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.
You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.
Just some food for thought........
Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.
P.S. any DSLR can capture a photo like the one you linked to, provide you have the right macro lens for it, the right lighting and YOU know what you're doing.
About video: Many still cameras have video functions, and especially the DSLRs with video produce decent enough results. However, if video is important to you, you are MUCH better off with a camcorder.
At this point in time, they still do a much better job (and are much more user-friendly) at video and audio recording than still cameras can.
Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy.
The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.
If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.
Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.
Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.
You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.
That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.
See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.
Just some food for thought........
Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.
P.S. any DSLR can capture a photo like the one you linked to, provide you have the right macro lens for it, the right lighting and YOU know what you're doing.
About video: Many still cameras have video functions, and especially the DSLRs with video produce decent enough results. However, if video is important to you, you are MUCH better off with a camcorder.
At this point in time, they still do a much better job (and are much more user-friendly) at video and audio recording than still cameras can.
where can i find good tutorials on how to use DSLR Camera?
vikram d
i am searching for some good websites or tutroials that can explain me how i can use my dslr to its full potential and take some amazing pictures
Answer
First thing is come out of the auto everything mode. Try Aperture Priority (Av) mode instead. A well exposed image is guaranteed in this mode.
Why Aperture Priority? Well it enables you to take control of Depth of Field, see this tutorial.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/htmls/depth.html
Google 'depth of field' you'll get loads of others too.
Just watch what shutter speed your camera is selecting with small apertures (high f number) if the light level is low it may be that you will need to use a tripod and you may have to watch subject movement - everything is compromise.
Next 'shoot for the histogram' set your camera so the histogram is shown with the displayed image. See this tutorial.
http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_histogram.html
Learn how to use exposure compensation (Ev) with the help of the histogram to get the exposure spot on. It makes everything else easier if you got it right in camera.
These are the first steps in taking control of your camera. Ultimately you will be in full Manual Mode particularly when using flash, but that's for another day.
Learning from the Web, or any remote learning for that matter, is fraught with pitfalls, there are some very good sites, but they may assume a level of understanding you may not have, there are some that are plain wrong and perpetuate myths.
The quickest way to pick up this knowledge is to join a local Photography Club or go on the many cheap courses available through your local council. Its so much easier to learn when demonstrated with the tutor right there with you. He/She can see where your at and start from there. Most of the clubs in the larger Cities will have highly qualified instructors, some of the smaller clubs will be amateurs, don't get me wrong, a lot of amateurs are very knowledgeable. All I'm saying is tuition varies.
In the UK look for photography clubs that are Lottery funded, they have to offer free courses as part of their funding.
Chris
First thing is come out of the auto everything mode. Try Aperture Priority (Av) mode instead. A well exposed image is guaranteed in this mode.
Why Aperture Priority? Well it enables you to take control of Depth of Field, see this tutorial.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/htmls/depth.html
Google 'depth of field' you'll get loads of others too.
Just watch what shutter speed your camera is selecting with small apertures (high f number) if the light level is low it may be that you will need to use a tripod and you may have to watch subject movement - everything is compromise.
Next 'shoot for the histogram' set your camera so the histogram is shown with the displayed image. See this tutorial.
http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_histogram.html
Learn how to use exposure compensation (Ev) with the help of the histogram to get the exposure spot on. It makes everything else easier if you got it right in camera.
These are the first steps in taking control of your camera. Ultimately you will be in full Manual Mode particularly when using flash, but that's for another day.
Learning from the Web, or any remote learning for that matter, is fraught with pitfalls, there are some very good sites, but they may assume a level of understanding you may not have, there are some that are plain wrong and perpetuate myths.
The quickest way to pick up this knowledge is to join a local Photography Club or go on the many cheap courses available through your local council. Its so much easier to learn when demonstrated with the tutor right there with you. He/She can see where your at and start from there. Most of the clubs in the larger Cities will have highly qualified instructors, some of the smaller clubs will be amateurs, don't get me wrong, a lot of amateurs are very knowledgeable. All I'm saying is tuition varies.
In the UK look for photography clubs that are Lottery funded, they have to offer free courses as part of their funding.
Chris
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