do i need a DSLR?

[InsaneSkippy]

Look for a used DSLR, you will regret getting a P&S and not seeing the same results you could get from a SLR..

[AKbmw]

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html

why is the D40 much cheaper on this site?

[jayely1]

Nikon Rebel XSI? Anyone have on of those?

[AKbmw]

is it cheaper than he d40

[jayely1]

You can them used for around $500.

[TWiTCHY]

Originally Posted by jayely1

Nikon Rebel XSI? Anyone have on of those?

[jayely1]

One* that why your laughing?? Do you have one????

[Mr Tonka]

canon makes the rebel series of cameras.

Stick with Canon or Nikon. In my opinion, if you get another brand you may as well get a P&S camera. The lens selections are much larger with Canon & Nikon.

I'm a canon guy and i agree; get a D40 over any sony.

[AKbmw]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

canon makes the rebel series of cameras.

Stick with Canon or Nikon. In my opinion, if you get another brand you may as well get a P&S camera. The lens selections are much larger with Canon & Nikon.

I'm a canon guy and i agree; get a D40 over any sony.

i think im going with the d40 tomarrow, however, i really dont know anything about these DSLR's do i just start to play around with it to learn? haha

best buy has the d40 for 449.99

[jhv]

Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

i dont get whats so funny. i have one and its a great beginner camera, imo.

[jhv]

besides, having the most expensive, full-frame camera doesnt mean youll produce anything special. thats like saying buying kobe zoom 4s will make you great at basketball. its the person using the camera, not the camera the person uses.

[rodi]

Originally Posted by AKbmw

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html

why is the D40 much cheaper on this site?

because that's a refurbished one.

just get the used D40 from KEH for $275, it'll be in better condition.

don't get the kit with the kit lenses - using those cheap things, you might as well just get a point and shoot.

[Bimmer Nerd]

Originally Posted by rodi

because that's a refurbished one.

just get the used D40 from KEH for $275, it'll be in better condition.

don't get the kit with the kit lenses - using those cheap things, you might as well just get a point and shoot.

+1, its mostly about the lens that produces great clarity pictures, body is important too but since its a DSLR, lens make a bigger difference, because its 6.1 mp doesn't mean its crap, i have 8 mp P&S but hey its total POS. have fun getting with your D40 alex. !!!

[AKbmw]

THANKS EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!! i just brought home a canon EOS XS with me today!!!

i love the camera so much and have been playing around with it for like an hour now and already learned so much!!

im glad i went with the DSLR

WILL UPLOAD PICTURES RIGHT NOW IN THE PHOTO SECTION!

[AKbmw]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273087


those are my begginer photo's i just took with my new canon DSLR

[rodi]

that's a good looking car AK. makes me _almost_ forget about the outstretched rear-end of the e92.

[AKbmw]

Originally Posted by rodi

that's a good looking car AK. makes me _almost_ forget about the outstretched rear-end of the e92.

haha thanks alot man! you inspired me to go with the DSLR and im happy with it!

[rodi]

awesome. :]

nice half-sleeve, too.

[john0213]

if you really want to get involved into photography, you should also check out the book "Understanding Exposure". it sets me off quite good and is handy for both beginner and professional photographers to review the articles from time to time

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by AKbmw

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273087


those are my begginer photo's i just took with my new canon DSLR

You're off to a great start. I can see that you have a great eye that'll develop more as you try things and fail and then figure out how to get them right.

It was appropriate to post all those images of pretty much the same thing, give3n that you're seeking feedback. I think you'll find yourself taking hundreds of images per month, maybe thousands. Work on two things; first, make a higher percentage of them "keepers" and then edit yourself harshly to find the real "stunners".

Lately, when I post on Flickr, I try to look for three to five images per 100 taken and don't show the rest. In the case of those images with the tire marks, I'd try to find the most powerful one and use only that. Take other images of the car in different settings, different light, etc.

I also suspect that you're going to get draw deep into Photoshop after you get to know it. Start budgeting.

Dave

[rodi]

Originally Posted by dcstep

first, make a higher percentage of them "keepers" and then edit yourself harshly to find the real "stunners".

Lately, when I post on Flickr, I try to look for three to five images per 100 taken and don't show the rest. In the case of those images with the tire marks, I'd try to find the most powerful one and use only that. Take other images of the car in different settings, different light, etc.

this is a huge pet-peeve of mine, actually.
pick the top 3% to develop/process/save/share/post and store the rest and forget about them. nit-pick and critique your own work.

good advice, Dave.

[john0213]

completely agree, definitely go harsh on your work and only select the best out of the batch; only by doing that, you will be able to improve in a fast pace. using that method will yield the most improvement because your mind and eye catch the pattern of what a good composition is, i've been doing the exact same thing lately.