Switching dSLR systems, going from Canon to Nikon? [more inside]
posted by aeighty on Nov 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Photography-satisficing-filter: I would like to take family snapshots approximately as nice as this. Can it be done with my higher-end point-and-shoot (currently taking shots like this)? And if not, what's the minimum I'd need to spend on equipment to get there? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Oct 21, 2009 - 27 answers

I need advice on a 'walking-around' lens on a sub-frame Canon DSLR. [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon on Sep 24, 2009 - 33 answers

[DSLR Noob Filter] Do I need to invest in a VR (vibration reduction) lens? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Aug 21, 2009 - 28 answers

Can anyone recommend a good action, landscaping, and travel DSLR in the $~1000 range? I tend to travel around and take pictures of nature, which include landscape as well as fast-moving animals. (Low light would be nice too, but I won't hold my breath.) I have read this, but it's from '07. I'd like updated recommendations.
posted by biochemist on Jul 20, 2009 - 10 answers

What are your favourite photographer's tricks that an amateur could use to create stunning photos on a hobbyist budget? [more inside]
posted by JensR on Jul 16, 2009 - 35 answers

Can anyone recommend me software for a mac, that can help improving my workflow and organization of images, while I keep the images separated into 3 topics? [more inside]
posted by jakobmunster on Jul 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Photography-filter: As a total beginner to photography, I've been learning all about the basic techniques with my new DLSR. However I've been recently getting very inspired by film photography shot on 35mm film like Lomos, Yashica T4s. How can I emulate this style on a Digital SLR? [More inside] [more inside]
posted by ashaw on Jun 24, 2009 - 17 answers

I need to choose between buying a used Nikon D50 and a used Canon Rebel XT. I would like to hear about your experience with any of these fine cameras. [more inside]
posted by ddaavviidd on Jun 2, 2009 - 25 answers

Shopping for somebody else and looking for a digital SLR camera that can handle a handful of specific requirements. I know nothing about these things. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Apr 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I buy a low end DSLR or a high end point and shoot? [more inside]
posted by carterk on Feb 6, 2009 - 37 answers

My snazzy new DSLR camera (Canon Rebel XS) just arrived, so now I need to know what to do with it. My Google skills have failed to find me a useful photography class south of Boston (Brockton/Tauntron/Attleboro-type range). Please help! [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Jan 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Photographing shiny things: help my light this stuff nicely and take a good photo that isn't blurry. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Jan 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I am looking for a lens for my Nikon D80 that works well in low-light conditions. Something relatively compact and not too expensive would be best. [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Dec 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Which camera to buy? Canon 40d or Canon 50d? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc on Oct 29, 2008 - 10 answers

What are some absolute beginner DSLR tips and tricks my wife can pick up on quickly and start using today? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 27, 2008 - 26 answers

I want to start taking party pictures with the Cobra Snake aesthetic. I don't own a dSLR so I will be buying into the body/lens system. It looks like Cobra Snake uses a Canon with a speed light with some sort of fisheye lens? Anything else unique about his setup or is it as simple as it looks? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Oct 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Calling all Mefi photographers. Help me choose my entry level DSLR. [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Sep 30, 2008 - 23 answers

What is the best lens to use with a Nikon D50 for low-light situations where the subjects are moving? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Sep 3, 2008 - 20 answers

dSLRfilter - What will a dSLR think about my 30 year old lens? [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Aug 10, 2008 - 15 answers

DSLR recommendations anyone? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Jun 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Please help me use my new DSLR camera. Are there guides/tricks for specific cameras online? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Jun 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Backpacking with a DSLR Camera - Any advice? [more inside]
posted by paulfreeman on May 13, 2008 - 15 answers

Getting a DSLR today. What lens options should make a good set to take the plunge? [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Get me to take more pictures! I bought a DSLR last year, but other than a week trip to Paris, I haven't used the camera extensively. Sometimes I feel it might be the size (a camera around your neck, to me, screams TOURIST). I've thought about walking around the neighborhood (I live in Chicago's north side), but have never gotten out the front door with my camera. I have no problem with my pocket camera.
posted by sandmanwv on Feb 25, 2008 - 20 answers

GiftFilter: Please help me cheer up my sister in law. [more inside]
posted by ZakDaddy on Feb 22, 2008 - 13 answers

What lens to buy? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Jan 30, 2008 - 23 answers

What to spend my money on- a new camera or a photography class? [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Jan 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Suggestions for places to take interesting photos in Honolulu/Oahu over Christmas [more inside]
posted by Razzle Bathbone on Dec 6, 2007 - 8 answers

What camera should I buy? I want to buy myself a camera for Christmas, but I can't pin down exactly what I should get. [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Dec 4, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm completely baffled by Nikon's DSLR strategy and I'd like to understand a few things better: first they create the DX line and seem to indicate that cropped is there to stay, now they go full frame. What should a serious film photographer who wants to go DSLR and already owns a bunch of excellent manual focus Nikon lenses do now? I also find baffling that they're not teling who manufactures their full-frame sensors -- don't potential customers have the right to know who makes the heart of the really expensive camera they may buy? Thanks.
posted by matteo on Aug 29, 2007 - 23 answers

I want to step into the big bad world of digital SLRs but don't really have a huge budget. Please help me choose between the Nikon D40 and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also known as EOS 400D). [more inside]
posted by madman on Aug 2, 2007 - 27 answers

Anyone remember a (big?) blogger taking a photography class a few years back? I just got a dSLR and am reading everything I can find. For some reason, there's a thorn stuck in my brain that keeps reminding me of a blogger a few years back who decided to take a photography course to get better with their camera. I'd love to find their site / posts about it. [more inside]
posted by slactoid on Jul 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What's your favorite Nikon-compatible macro lens? I'm completely new to macro photography (and still pretty new to photography in general, having purchased my first DSLR a little over a year ago), and I'm leaning towards the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF, largely because of the price differential between this and some of the other Nikkor macros. Anyone have any great experience with some of the makeshift macro lenses (using extension tubes, reversing rings, etc)?
posted by jacksides on Jul 23, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I improve my photographs so they have a much more 'real' quality? I've taken some nice shots - not bad composure / colours etc but at best they're quite good. I'm looking to improve to amazing/wow photos...or at least as close as I can get. [more inside]
posted by mjlondon on Jun 15, 2007 - 37 answers

I suspect the answer is "No", but I thought I would ask anyway: Is there such a thing as a semi-pro level of insurance for digital cameras? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Jun 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Buying a used dSLR lens via craigslist: What to look for? How much to offer? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Jun 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me choose which Canon DSLR to buy and where to buy it. [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Jun 5, 2007 - 16 answers

Prospective DSLR user ISO decent budget lenses for shooting babies, beautiful scenery, (and maybe) blooms. [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on May 8, 2007 - 23 answers

dSLRfilter: Which Nikon should I buy? D40, D50, or D70s? I've been thinking of purchasing a dSLR for some time now, and I'm seriously thinking of buying one very soon, but I can't seem to make up my mind. My body budget is limited since decent glass costs a lot of money, so I'm looking at a new D40 or a refurb D50 or D70s. [more inside]
posted by wierdo on Apr 29, 2007 - 27 answers

I'm going to be purchasing a DSLR camera, and am looking for some input on which lens(es) to purchase. [more inside]
posted by tomorama on Apr 26, 2007 - 45 answers

Which Nikon dSLR would you recommend for an advanced amateur, and why? [more inside]
posted by The Michael The on Feb 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me find the perfect digital SLR camera to substitute my Minolta Maxxum 300si [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Feb 16, 2007 - 41 answers

Budget first-lens wide-angle options for a Canon 350D purchase? I'm looking at buying the latter, and want to find the most bang for few bucks on the former. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Sep 11, 2006 - 19 answers

Which used dSLR should I buy, being cost-conscious, and not invested in a particular brand? [more inside]
posted by mutantdisco! on Aug 30, 2006 - 24 answers

How do I take sunrise/sunset photos with a DSLR without blinding myself? I've heard that looking through a camera at the sun is bad for your eyes since it's magnifying the light. So how do I safely take pictures of a sunrise or sunset with a DSLR? Is it really that dangerous to look through the lens? Am I damaging my eye by doing so?
posted by aceyprime on Aug 14, 2006 - 12 answers

GPS ready Digital SLRs : What are the best available? Coming soon? Am I better waiting until the industry catches up? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Jul 25, 2006 - 16 answers

Help me protect my new digital camera (Rebel XT) with a case or skin or something. [more inside]
posted by Mid on Dec 23, 2005 - 29 answers

My SD card has died (or has it?) - filled with pictures. Is it possible to get the pictures back, if Windows won't even "see" the card? [more inside]
posted by stevil on Nov 22, 2005 - 12 answers

Okay, I know it's been asked MANY times here but I have a specific question about shooting a picture in low-light settings. [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Oct 13, 2005 - 15 answers