Sgt_Eversmann 1 Posted March 9, 2007 I think, that I printed around 10 pictures onto a3 size Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyDonkey 0 Posted March 9, 2007 I think, that I printed around 10 pictures onto a3 size  I myself was in your position a few weeks ago. I was about to get my first DSLR and I read review after review, read on forums, and asked friends who knew more about these things than I do. The more I read, the more into Canon I got. This was probably influenced by a friend of mine who is a photographer and spoke very well of canon cams and lenses. I’m not saying that Canon is better than this or that, no, not at all. But I felt very comfortable with the idea of owning a Canon : ) The next question was what model to purchase. Since I'm pretty much a total newbie in photography I looked for the entry level models 350D and 400D. The main differences being 8 vs 10 mega pixels, the automatic sensor cleaning, and a nine point auto focus. I could probably have lived without these improvements but after seeing some people that had the 350 actually discussing selling them and purchasing a 400d (don't ask me why) I said to my self that I might as well get it now. : ) I got the D400 with the 18-55 mm kit lens. Knowing nothing about lenses I had no idea what to think of it. But after reading up more info once again, and talking from own experience this is a price worthy lens as you wont find many better lenses in the same price class. So it’s good and does the trick when you learn all the functions of  the camera and such. Eventually one will want more, and better lenses, with lower F-numbers, better macro capabilities and longer zoom range but save that for later ; ) Now if there's anything else you'd like to know about the 400D let me know and here's an example photo I took with it the first day that I got the camera =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt_Eversmann 1 Posted March 9, 2007 Thank you SpeedyDonkey yeah I was wondering about that lens too but found out yesterday that it is good enough for the beginning. You're right, the more you read reviews, the more you tend to canon, same for me I think it's kinda funny to say that the entry level models are 350D and 400D because they are just top notch. for me, they are professional models, but the starter models of the professional class and thats what I want. Better lenses to later time is the right thing when you are a beginner to digital-slr-photography I think. I mean, you need time with your camera to get to know how "she" handles and stuff. I have no worries anymore that the canon eos 400d could be the wrong model for me so I think I will get one next month honestly I cannot wait any longer...I want to run through the world and capture life. That picture of you is quite awesome! nice for a test shot and again, thanks for your opinion. You made my day, as I said, I have no more worries now about which camera to buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyDonkey 0 Posted March 9, 2007 I think it's kinda funny to say that the entry level models are 350D and 400D because they are just top notch. for me, they are professional models, but the starter models of the professional class and thats what I want. Ah, I chose to put it like that to avoid getting slammed by some 30D, 5D or 1D user  "Starter models of the professional class" Is probably a better wording  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Yeah, get 400D if you want to... I agree with SpeedyDonkey. If you can shoot with it, you ought to have little trouble getting the result... will still take a while (as I'm pretty much learning by shooting), though. The 18-55mm lense is fairly good, offering zoom capabilities similar to a pocket cam (3x or 4x zoom). I'll be getting a 200-300mm lense in the near future though, for airshows. Took pics of the lunar eclipse through a telescope... without an adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Quack! http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 10, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/chrisgee/General/_GEE9014copy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 10, 2007 A Breif Bit of Bird Biffo... http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 10, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/chrisgee/Fauna%20and%20Flora/_GEE9212copy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_shadow 0 Posted March 10, 2007 sweet shots Killagee... say... have they been cropped? especially the ducks.... i never get that close to wild animals and i have a Sigma 70-300 lens anyways.. i was out a little this morning and took about 20 pics... and one of them came out really nice bigger then 100kb hope you like it, it´s totally unedited exept for resize Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkwarrior 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Gents, I'm making a so called vision board. For this board I need large pictures (good quality to print it on a A4 or A5). Where can I find a large quantity of free large photo's for download ? Most large photo's (like stock photo's) come with a price. I'm sure there must be some places where I can download it for free or almost free. Any suggestions ? Monk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted March 10, 2007 sweet shots Killagee...say... have they been cropped? especially the ducks.... i never get that close to wild animals and i have a Sigma 70-300 lens anyways.. i was out a little this morning and took about 20 pics... and one of them came out really nice bigger then 100kb hope you like it, it´s totally unedited exept for resize strangly enough when I was traveling around the South Island, NZ we stopped off at this camp site - can't recall exactly where it was, think it may have been near the Fox Glacier - and there was a this group of very very friendly ducks that would come and sit at the entrance of your tent trying to beg for some food - used to follow us around the camp site. not as close as I got to a Kea - the thing started to try and disassemble my camera while I took photo's of it - this was pre digital age and i cant for the life of me find where i dumped the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted March 10, 2007 Took a pic with me old pocket cam so close that it's a tad blurry because the camera could focus any closer. Also had squirrels running up my jeans. (click for bigger version and look VERY closely at her eye...) CBA to resize these so... http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=100b11404cu.jpg http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=100b01482nq.jpg (yes it's a duck on our balcony) http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=100b1188rx3.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 10, 2007 say... have they been cropped?especially the ducks.... i never get that close to wild animals and i have a Sigma 70-300 lens Not really, maybe a little for composition, but you can get really close to these animals. Abit of toast in your hand and these ducks will let you do anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniperuk02 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Some cool pics the last few pages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted March 11, 2007 . Amazing shots as always killagee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Cheers! I set up my little soft box in the room downstairs today. Not so sure if I find it much use... Usually end up getting rid of it and using my reflectors (black, white, gold or silver) as backdrops instead... Cockroaches are also quite disgusting close up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Hows this for camoflage? http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Feeling insignificant? How about being this poor little dot... http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Then being made to walk on a wierd alien world made out of crystals... http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Kicked the bucket http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 More Bird Shots http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....478.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Ive been playing around with a few stock image idea's. What do you think? http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums....opy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted March 11, 2007 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/chrisgee/General/_GEE9330copy.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_shadow 0 Posted March 11, 2007 say... have they been cropped?especially the ducks.... i never get that close to wild animals and i have a Sigma 70-300 lens Not really, maybe a little for composition, but you can get really close to these animals. Abit of toast in your hand and these ducks will let you do anything DOH! never thought of that but now it´s obvious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackScorpion 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Another tip is to be very calm, don't make any sudden moves... I've sometimes spent about 30 secs to move 1-2 metres to get close to an animal. Naturally, having something for them to eat works quite well (almost too well ), but i.e. my photos were achieved without any... "distraction". Natural interest took over, prolly since they're quite used to getting fed, so they thought I had something, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
