Your Own Photography
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If this is your firstDSLR, I'd go with a crop sensor over a full size sensor. Spend the money on lenses once you get familiar with the controls. I shoot on a T2i that I've had for 2 years now. My go to lens is an EF 24mm f/2.8, which translates to a 38.4mm focal length.
If you're comfortable with spending the money, definitely get a full frame. The low light performance and IQ when properly used with good lenses will blow a Rebel out of the water. You can probably buy a refurbished 5D pretty cheap these days. I'd take that over an entry level $400-600DSLRlike a T4i any day of the week. Rebels are great for controlled settings or perfect light, but as you can see in the picture above, once they hit night time or shitty light, say goodbye to IQ and you end up with iPhone pictures.
Of course photography is more than just equipment.
opiate82
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Crop sensor vs full frame really is about what kind of photography you plan on shooting as they will each accel in different types of shooting situations. Google "crop frame vs full frame" and have fun reading about 10,000 different articles and opinions on the matter.
I'm shooting with a D7000 and I love it, the next upgrade is going to most definitely by a D800. I love stills, if I was doing video I would consider Canon
Do research before making a purchase. Nikon recently released a D5200 (iircc) and it is an AMAZING camera and a fraction of a D600
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-d5200
vs
http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slrs/nikon_d600
I can really appreciate all your photos...I'm not really into photography, only because I can't dedicate the time and money for the proper equipment (all the pictures I post are from a simple pocket-fitting Lumix, Panasonic DMC-FH25), you can probably tell due to my relative crappy quality pics. I'll keep posting though as long as you guys aren't bothered by that...Looking forward to more of your pics.
Here are a few from around Portugal...
In Lisbon
In Cascais
Same spot as the one above but a little to the right (next morning during heavy fog)...i dunno...i like it
In Obidos
Here are a few from around Portugal...
In Lisbon
In Cascais
Same spot as the one above but a little to the right (next morning during heavy fog)...i dunno...i like it
In Obidos
We got real Canadian this weekend:
(snaps)
http://imgur.com/a/EYJSt
I have about 20 photos from this set, here are the first 6:
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(snaps)
http://imgur.com/a/EYJSt
I have about 20 photos from this set, here are the first 6:
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Thanks. I live on Long Island and this is a beach on the north shore. Took a ride on my bike down there after hurricane sandy and this guy was going up and down the coastline.
Thanks. I live on Long Island and this is a beach on the north shore. Took a ride on my bike down there after hurricane sandy and this guy was going up and down the coastline
Selix
Lord Nagafen Raider
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Just got my brand new T4I today and took quick around the house shots. If it is not obvious I am a novice and these are generally crappy.
I welcome advice as I learn to take better shots.
Taken with t4i and EFS 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.
Opened with Lightroom 4 although I didn't do any post processing yet as I am just having fun messing around. The pictures are much bigger in Lightroom but they have to be reduced to be posted to the forums. I haven't figured out how to keep the pictures large + high quality + low file size yet.
Feel free to criticize and/offer advice.
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Edit: I think one thing I need to do is look into getting a tripod!
Taken with t4i and EFS 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.
Opened with Lightroom 4 although I didn't do any post processing yet as I am just having fun messing around. The pictures are much bigger in Lightroom but they have to be reduced to be posted to the forums. I haven't figured out how to keep the pictures large + high quality + low file size yet.
Feel free to criticize and/offer advice.
Edit: I think one thing I need to do is look into getting a tripod!