Help me decide if I should sell my Canon Rebel Xti (EOS 400D) and buy a Sony RX100.
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posted by kdern
on Mar 1, 2013 -
19 answers
What kind of equipment could I purchase within a $300 budget for the backdrop and lighting? My house is naturally very dark. I use white plates and minimal props for the food. My camera is a Canon 40D. I don't have much time lately so I'll spend a little more for convenience.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jan 17, 2013 -
15 answers
I am renting a DSLR camera for five days. If you were doing this, what would you shoot?
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posted by cribcage
on Jan 7, 2013 -
13 answers
I am a rank beginner at photography. Last night I took my DSLR to an auto race and most of my
pictures turned out
blurry or
under/
overexposed or otherwise sucky.
Occasionally I got
lucky. What am I most likely doing wrong, and how can I get better at shooting cars in motion? I'd appreciate your tips or links to online tutorials.
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posted by desjardins
on Jul 29, 2012 -
19 answers
I'd like to move up from a point-and-shoot camera to a sub-$400 starter DSLR -- but which to choose? Details inside.
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posted by vorfeed
on Jun 27, 2012 -
9 answers
Hello Mefi!
My mother currently owns a Canon Rebel XSI with the default 18-55 lens. It has served her extremely well while shooting typical mom material. I typically leave the camera in P mode with a few good "auto" options and she goes to town with it.
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posted by Highest_Of_Fives
on Jun 5, 2012 -
6 answers
My wife and I would like to get a digital camera, probably a DSLR, that will take good video as well as stills. We will be using it to shoot pictures of a baby...ok, our baby.
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posted by OmieWise
on Jun 4, 2012 -
23 answers
Six months ago, I
posted about learning to take pictures of my three-month-old baby. I got some great advice and have left auto mode behind (for the most part). However, I think it might be time to move on from my trusty D40 and would love some recommendations. Or am I jumping the gun too quickly?
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posted by CrazyGabby
on May 15, 2012 -
16 answers
What's the best micro 4/3 (or similar format) camera for my needs on the market right now (or soon-to-be-released)?
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posted by syzygy
on Apr 18, 2012 -
33 answers
I used Canon point-and-shoot cameras before my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D80, which just broke down. I'm interested in getting a new DSLR camera.
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posted by remi
on Apr 17, 2012 -
9 answers
I have a faulty Nikon D80 with two superb lenses. What model is its natural successor, and what is the best quality lens I can get bundled with it?
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 8, 2012 -
19 answers
Relatively new Canon dSLR owner planning a trip to some Really Beautiful Places. Looking to invest in a lens that will help me take some amazing shots while I'm there as well as on future adventures.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 27, 2012 -
17 answers
I am a novice photographer who would like to improve my skills at photographing vintage cars primarily outdoors in natural light. I am looking to replace my old Nikon D50 and 18-55mm lens with a Nikon D3300. What would be the must-have lenses, filters and accessories for my task? Also best camera settings? Also interested in tricks for getting compelling images. Close up? High angle? Low angle? Just experiment?
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posted by punkfloyd
on Jan 24, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm looking into purchasing a Canon DSLR and need some advice on which package to choose
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posted by smcniven
on Jan 6, 2012 -
17 answers
My wife has a Canon DSL (Canon-EOS Digital Rebel XTi) with only the stock lens that came with it. I'd like to get her a new lens but I know very little about DSLRs. Can you help?
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 9, 2011 -
25 answers
I want a camera that a) is decent in low light, b) has or can be equipped with a fast, wideish lens and focus and take pictures quickly and c) ideally is smaller than most DSLRs.
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posted by pmv
on Nov 22, 2011 -
25 answers
I need a good, used dslr for my online (Etsy) product shots. Hoping to pay $400 or less (including lens). Looking for advance on both camera/lens & where I should be searching to purchase.
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posted by ogunther
on Nov 11, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm a newbie to the world of photography, although it's something I've wanted to learn for awhile. Now that I have my first baby, it seems like a good time to get on the stick and try to figure out what I'm doing. I'm not sure where to start.
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posted by CrazyGabby
on Oct 25, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm renting a Canon DSLR (60D or T3i) for our vacation in Seattle. Help me choose one single lens to rent with it.
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posted by santojulieta
on Sep 5, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm looking to up my camera game. Help me wade through all of the nonsense and figure out what I want.
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posted by burlsube
on Jul 13, 2011 -
17 answers
What is the best resource for giving yourself a crash course in using a Digital SLR camera? Food photography tips also appreciated.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jul 5, 2011 -
9 answers
I think my camera lens is broken. Is my camera lens broken? Image (and more information) within.
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posted by kbanas
on Jun 30, 2011 -
7 answers
How do I take closeup photographs of my daughters' beautiful eyes using my limited photography skills and mediocre lenses?
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posted by AngerBoy
on May 23, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm going to buy the Canon 60d. Should I get the body packaged with kit lens (8-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS) or the body only and buy the 50mm f/1.8 II?
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posted by nitsuj
on Nov 1, 2010 -
17 answers
What's a good
used Nikon DSLR for a beginner? Any models out there that also do video? Looking to spend $300-$400 on the camera body, another $200-$300 on a lens and I have no idea at which of the zillion models to focus my eBay searches on.
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posted by exhilaration
on Oct 14, 2010 -
14 answers
Just ordered a Canon T2i DSLR with 430EX II flash. What other lenses and accessories should I get? What photo blogs / howto sites should I be reading?
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posted by buckaroo_benzai
on Sep 27, 2010 -
19 answers
I recently bought a Canon 5D Mk II DSLR and am curious about one of its features: "Highlight Tone Priority"
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posted by sindark
on Sep 22, 2010 -
2 answers
I want to buy an entry-level dSLR for everyday toddler/family pictures. Should I go with a Nikon D80 or a Canon Rebel Xsi? And which lens(es)?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 16, 2010 -
31 answers
I'm trying to figure out a good price for my Canon 20D with the battery grip and the 17-85mm lens.
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posted by Joseppi
on Jul 14, 2010 -
9 answers
About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative?
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posted by Hither
on Jun 20, 2010 -
16 answers
I've been using Canon PowerShot models for years. My current one is the G10. I think with my experience in amateur photography, I can finally move on to something more advanced. Do you have any suggestions for an entry-level DSLR camera?
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posted by remi
on Apr 27, 2010 -
20 answers
What really cool photographs am I NOT taking by having a Canon Digital Rebel XTi, and what features do newer models have that I will love do I not know I'm missing?
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posted by arniec
on Mar 26, 2010 -
15 answers
Your boss gives you 24 hours and $1500 to buy a simple DSLR camera for use in a clinic so the docs can take digital pictures of skin lesions and other pathologies, for future use in trainings (PowerPoints), websites, handouts etc. What do you do?
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posted by tristeza
on Mar 19, 2010 -
32 answers
I'd like to improve my photography (DSLR). I want to learn. I'm in Portland, OR. I could REALLY use some advice!
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posted by 2oh1
on Feb 10, 2010 -
26 answers
I am purchasing my first dslr camera and I've decided on the Canon Rebel series. How do I choose between the T1i with video, Xs or Xsi.
I understand the differences in megapixels, but what other things should consider before choosing?
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posted by kgreerRN
on Feb 3, 2010 -
10 answers
I am new to digital photography and I am looking for instructive examples of technique. Ideally this would be a regularly updated website/flickr pool/forum where people post pictures with an explanation of how/why they took the shot, including technical info (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.).
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posted by hihowareyou
on Jan 17, 2010 -
10 answers
