The DSLR Thread

deepaktpatil · 19th January 2009, 19:15

Congrats Jaggu, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

Rocky_Balboa · 19th January 2009, 20:28

Yeah Rudra,
Transfer to the HDD makes sense but i had it difficult on a recent trip. I was shooting in RAW+JPEG and in no-time exhausted the card, not to mention I tried AEB shots.

Jaggu,
When looking for bigger displays, get a good calibrated one buddy. My laptop monitor is so so that I cant think about post processing at all. I never bothered to shoot from my laptop as well, gotta try that one.

As for IS, I did find my kit lens IS not upto-the-mark in low light photos. Maybe it was the temperature that did me (was -10 then)

Waiting for Your pics.

+Rocky+

tsk1979 · 20th January 2009, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

In 25000, you won't get a camera + lens to do wildlife. Better go with an ultra zoom point and shoot.

Agree here. You cannot do wildlife in 25K with a DSLR
I would suggest you read this
Super Zoom Camera Group Test: Digital Photography Review

The best advice with scientific tests

quickdraw · 20th January 2009, 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

^^D40+ tamron 70-300 means no autofocus. Not really much fun to shoot wildlife without autofocus. By the time you are done manual focussing, the subject would have moved.

Tamron & Sigma have a specific lens that DOES auto focus with the D40 and D60 its about 1000 or 1500 Rs more then the normal wonder me thinks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

yup 18-55 IS lens, i am not very fond of live view though hooking up the lappy and shooting seemed interesting for me. I wish i had a fully motorized tripod which also can be hooked up

2GB will hold 115 RAW shots which is more than enough for my usage for now, good thing i have a hard disc which can be used to transfer the pics in case of emergency. Thanks for reminding i have to hook the disc up also.

Low-light macro shots i tried while holding with hand, difficult but doable (while experimenting around), will check how it behaves with IS "ON" and "OFF", priority is to figure out regular shooting first LOL. Page number 79 of manual and counting, after reading the advanced functions repeatedly, things are becoming clearer in my cloudy head.

For the time being i have limited the shooting to the show pieces at home and my pet dog. Oh yeah experimental night shot of a flyover came out well (using a very crude tripod), need to do some tweaking around with the software and then post up. The problem is i have to work for a living also, so time factor, dang!

One thing i can say, THIS is a very good time pass and an expensive hobby to have lol. Wish list: Bigger lens, bigger screen for post shoot editing. You get the drift

I would strongly suggest not shooting in RAW if you are a beginner. Hell I have been shooting for 3 years still dont have the guts to try out RAW. Too many possibilities in that. And I dont really need so so much control over the ISO and other stuff. Would rather decide on the spot. And RAW demands PP after shooting, and the images are quite heavy and the camera's burst rate falls quite a bit with RAW.

The remote tripod wont work great as you will have to have the camera attached with a cable, but the EOS remote utility is great as you can see a huge preview and understand the fundas of Aperture, Shutter speeds and ISO.

Trust me you can spend huge amounts but still feel you need to get better this better that

Dont get so hyper with PP and shots, just take it out as much as you can you will see yourself improving. And do use it for general family photography as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Agree here. You cannot do wildlife in 25K with a DSLR
I would suggest you read this
Super Zoom Camera Group Test: Digital Photography Review

The best advice with scientific tests

I think he already bought a cam.

amitoj · 20th January 2009, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

That's the barrel distortion you're talking about. No, it won't go unless you shift to expensive block lenses.

I distinctly remember someone saying that Photoshop can fix that.

extreme_torque · 26th January 2009, 17:24

Guys,

Finally decided on my DSLR. I am getting myself a Canon 40D this weekend with 18-55 IS lens to start with.
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions.

bharanidharang · 27th January 2009, 15:48

extreme torque,

where are you getting the canon 40D from ? and how much. I am very much interested in the same camera

extreme_torque · 27th January 2009, 15:50

I am getting it from Pallika, CP from my friend's know person, in grey.

Rudra Sen · 27th January 2009, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

I distinctly remember someone saying that Photoshop can fix that.

Amitoj, I'm talking about correction as lens. Of course you can correct that in photoshop (lens correction) filter.

quickdraw · 27th January 2009, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Guys,

Finally decided on my DSLR. I am getting myself a Canon 40D this weekend with 18-55 IS lens to start with.
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions.

Its the best camera in the pronsumer line. You will not go wrong with it trust me and neither will you be upgrading your body for a long time to come.

amitoj · 27th January 2009, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Amitoj, I'm talking about correction as lens. Of course you you can corrected in photoshop (lens correction) filter.

Yeah, if the problem is to be eliminated at source, then one needs to dish out more dough, ofcourse.
For jugaadu people like me, PS is the saviour till i hit upon a winning lottery!

bharanidharang · 27th January 2009, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

I am getting it from Pallika, CP from my friend's know person, in grey.

how much are they quoting ?

phamilyman · 27th January 2009, 17:39

oye kakke, 40D le litta? Pehli innings mein ball out of the park?

extreme_torque · 27th January 2009, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

oye kakke, 40D le litta? Pehli innings mein ball out of the park?

Is weekend aa raha hai.... 40D's are going away at amazing prices now a days and it a very very good cam.

F50 · 27th January 2009, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Ok guys me picked up Canon 450D over the weekend, helped by a dear ol friend

with a 2GB card. Now slowly going through the intricacies of DSLR while stepping into the world of D Photography

Hey congrats Jaggu!! I completely forgot about this thread and your hunt for DSLR.
450D good choice.

19th January 2009, 19:15	#391
deepaktpatil BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KA 05, MH 10 Posts: 303 Thanked: 128 Times	Congrats Jaggu, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
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Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Yeah Rudra, Transfer to the HDD makes sense but i had it difficult on a recent trip. I was shooting in RAW+JPEG and in no-time exhausted the card, not to mention I tried AEB shots. Jaggu, When looking for bigger displays, get a good calibrated one buddy. My laptop monitor is so so that I cant think about post processing at all. I never bothered to shoot from my laptop as well, gotta try that one. As for IS, I did find my kit lens IS not upto-the-mark in low light photos. Maybe it was the temperature that did me (was -10 then) Waiting for Your pics. +Rocky+
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extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,461 Thanked: 5,535 Times	Guys, Finally decided on my DSLR. I am getting myself a Canon 40D this weekend with 18-55 IS lens to start with. Thanks a lot for all the suggestions.
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bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 410 Thanked: 262 Times	extreme torque, where are you getting the canon 40D from ? and how much. I am very much interested in the same camera
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