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JakeB. · 06-11-2007, 06:12 AM

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JakeB. · 06-11-2007, 06:17 AM

FAQ

Which camera should I get?

More than you think, this is a decision to be based on personal preference.
There are literally hundreds of cameras on the market and there are people that love and hate each one.

First, you need to decide what type of camera you want to have:
•Point and shoot cameras generally have few manual settings and are set-up for the non-photography enthusiast. They are generally less expensive and physically smaller than Prosumer and SLR cameras. They also generally have less dynamic range, meaning they aren’t as capable at recording a large variation in colors and contrast.
•Prosumer cameras generally have much more in depth manual control than a point and shoot camera. These cameras still use one permanently mounted lens and have more bulk than a P&S camera.
•SLR cameras have several levels in themselves, but in all make up the top level of cameras that a typical enthusiast will purchase. These cameras have the ability to change lenses for more versatility and have a much higher dynamic range for increased color abilities. They also generally have a much better resistance to noise or grain at high ISO ratings.

Once you’ve decided on a camera type, you need to decide on your budget.
Now that you have a camera type and a budget in mind you should have a short list… best thing to do is go to a local store and compare the models in person. Resolution does not make a big enough difference in image quality to be a deciding factor, and each camera will likely perform equally well in the same hands.

If you have a specific question between a couple different models, ask it here.

What lens should I buy next?

This is another highly subjective question. Assuming you are interested in a new lens because you are bored with the one(s) you have or you have found a deficiency in your current line-up, you should choose the lens that will best fit the need for what you shoot the most.

There are many lens specific reviews on the web and those should be reviewed before posing any questions.
Take a look below for links to review sites

Here's a thread started by Jay (just touge) that covers some of the basic lens purchasing criteria.

I’ll add questions and answers to this as they present themselves.

JakeB. · 06-11-2007, 06:19 AM

TUTORIALS

Posted here will be links to both internal and external tutorials.
If you make a tutorial, just post it as a separate thread and pm the link to me…
I’ll add the link to this thread for others to reference.

The tutorials are being done like this so that each topic can have it’s own discussion on techniques and still be easily referenced here.

Internal Links

Aperture
Depth of Field
Handstitching Multi-shot Panoramas
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Portrait Touch-up
Rule of Thirds
Understanding your Histogram
Selective Saturation - Provided by TRE_
Understanding Cropped Sensors - Provided by Miracle
Andrzej Dragan Effect - Created by Doctor X
Understanding Aperture and Shutter speed - Created by Miracle
Ways of Editing - Layer Mask, Dodge, Burn, Sharpen - Created by NazVil86
Setting up your flash stand and umbrella bracket - Created by KOREAN

External Links

Send ‘em to me!

How to Make An Inexpensive Light Box - Provided by .:Swig:.

Modified by JakeB. at 7:50 AM 6/26/2008

JakeB. · 06-11-2007, 06:22 AM

REVIEWS

Internal Reviews

Case Logic SLRC-4 SLR/Computer Backpack
Gary Fong's Lightsphere
Nikon MB-D200 battery grip
Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 XR LD Aspherical (IF)
Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW
Dakine Sequence Bag
Crumbler 7 Million Dollar Home Camera Bag
Lowepro FastPack 250

External Reviews

JakeB. · 06-11-2007, 06:24 AM

LINKS

Originally compiled by Neko

Digital Camera Reviews
Steve's Digicams
DP Review

Buying Guide
DP Review Side-by-Side Digicam Comparison
PC Mag Buying Guide
Epinion's Buyer's Guide

DSLR Lens Review
Digital Pictures (Canon)
Ken Rockwell (Nikon)
Fred Miranda Lens & DSLR Reviews (Canon & Nikon)

Where to Buy :: Trusted sites only
NOTE: When buying photography equipment online, if the price sounds too good to be true, IT IS.
If you're in doubt, search through BizRate or http://www.resellerratings.com & make sure you're buying from a reputable store.

B&H Photo Video
Beach Camera
Abes of Maine
Adorama
Willoughby's
Dell
Keh - Largest resource for used equipment

Photographer's Resource
DIY Photography
Shooting Techniques
Photography & Copyrights
Digicam Info
Morguefile - Free online photography course
Digital SLR Guide
Dry Creek Photo
Morguefile

Free Image Tools
EXIF Reader
Neat Image (Clean up noisy images)
Noise Ninja (Same as above)
Gimp - FREE Image Editor
List of free image editors - posted by toshiro

Image Hosting
Photobucket - Recommended
Imageshack

Photographer's rights
Krages - "The Photographer's Right"

Feel free to PM me with additional Links

Modified by JakeB. at 11:08 AM 6/9/2008

Modified by JakeB. at 8:18 AM 7/16/2008

Modified by JakeB. at 11:50 PM 7/16/2008

TouringAccord · 09-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Brands
Canon DLSR
Nikon DLSR
Sony DLSR

Genre Specific
Artistic Photos (Non Car Related)
Automotive Photography
Automotive Rig Shots
Before and After (Photo Edits)
Black & White
Flash Photography
HDR and Tone Mapping
Instant Film/Film
Panorama's
Portrait Photography
Self Portrait
Watermarks

Gear
Camera Bags
Tripods

I'm sure I missed some, if you have one to add let me know so it can be added.

TouringAccord · 11-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Here are some of the locked threads for reference...

Nikon D40 Picture Thread
Perfect Timing Action Shots
Boken
Vertical (Portrait Orientation) Photos
One Photo a Day

06-11-2007, 06:17 AM	#2
JakeB. Photography Pundit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 4,281	Re: GUIDELINES / FAQ / TUTORIALS / REVIEWS / LINKS FAQ Which camera should I get? More than you think, this is a decision to be based on personal preference. There are literally hundreds of cameras on the market and there are people that love and hate each one. First, you need to decide what type of camera you want to have: •Point and shoot cameras generally have few manual settings and are set-up for the non-photography enthusiast. They are generally less expensive and physically smaller than Prosumer and SLR cameras. They also generally have less dynamic range, meaning they aren’t as capable at recording a large variation in colors and contrast. •Prosumer cameras generally have much more in depth manual control than a point and shoot camera. These cameras still use one permanently mounted lens and have more bulk than a P&S camera. •SLR cameras have several levels in themselves, but in all make up the top level of cameras that a typical enthusiast will purchase. These cameras have the ability to change lenses for more versatility and have a much higher dynamic range for increased color abilities. They also generally have a much better resistance to noise or grain at high ISO ratings. Once you’ve decided on a camera type, you need to decide on your budget. Now that you have a camera type and a budget in mind you should have a short list… best thing to do is go to a local store and compare the models in person. Resolution does not make a big enough difference in image quality to be a deciding factor, and each camera will likely perform equally well in the same hands. If you have a specific question between a couple different models, ask it here. What lens should I buy next? This is another highly subjective question. Assuming you are interested in a new lens because you are bored with the one(s) you have or you have found a deficiency in your current line-up, you should choose the lens that will best fit the need for what you shoot the most. There are many lens specific reviews on the web and those should be reviewed before posing any questions. Take a look below for links to review sites Here's a thread started by Jay (just touge) that covers some of the basic lens purchasing criteria. I’ll add questions and answers to this as they present themselves. __________________ JD Fine Art Photography My Flickr My Gear Last edited by JakeB.; 11-18-2008 at 11:41 AM.

06-11-2007, 06:19 AM	#3
JakeB. Photography Pundit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 4,281	Re: GUIDELINES / FAQ / TUTORIALS / REVIEWS / LINKS TUTORIALS Posted here will be links to both internal and external tutorials. If you make a tutorial, just post it as a separate thread and pm the link to me… I’ll add the link to this thread for others to reference. The tutorials are being done like this so that each topic can have it’s own discussion on techniques and still be easily referenced here. Internal Links Aperture Depth of Field Handstitching Multi-shot Panoramas High Dynamic Range (HDR) Portrait Touch-up Rule of Thirds Understanding your Histogram Selective Saturation - Provided by TRE_ Understanding Cropped Sensors - Provided by Miracle Andrzej Dragan Effect - Created by Doctor X Understanding Aperture and Shutter speed - Created by Miracle Ways of Editing - Layer Mask, Dodge, Burn, Sharpen - Created by NazVil86 Setting up your flash stand and umbrella bracket - Created by KOREAN External Links Send ‘em to me! How to Make An Inexpensive Light Box - Provided by .:Swig:. Modified by JakeB. at 7:50 AM 6/26/2008 __________________ JD Fine Art Photography My Flickr My Gear Last edited by TouringAccord; 03-24-2009 at 04:32 PM.

06-11-2007, 06:22 AM	#4
JakeB. Photography Pundit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 4,281	Re: GUIDELINES / FAQ / TUTORIALS / REVIEWS / LINKS REVIEWS Internal Reviews Case Logic SLRC-4 SLR/Computer Backpack Gary Fong's Lightsphere Nikon MB-D200 battery grip Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 XR LD Aspherical (IF) Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW Dakine Sequence Bag Crumbler 7 Million Dollar Home Camera Bag Lowepro FastPack 250 External Reviews __________________ JD Fine Art Photography My Flickr My Gear Last edited by TouringAccord; 04-22-2009 at 07:13 AM.

06-11-2007, 06:24 AM	#5
JakeB. Photography Pundit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 4,281	Re: GUIDELINES / FAQ / TUTORIALS / REVIEWS / LINKS LINKS Originally compiled by Neko Digital Camera Reviews Steve's Digicams DP Review Buying Guide DP Review Side-by-Side Digicam Comparison PC Mag Buying Guide Epinion's Buyer's Guide DSLR Lens Review Digital Pictures (Canon) Ken Rockwell (Nikon) Fred Miranda Lens & DSLR Reviews (Canon & Nikon) Where to Buy :: Trusted sites only NOTE: When buying photography equipment online, if the price sounds too good to be true, IT IS. If you're in doubt, search through BizRate or http://www.resellerratings.com & make sure you're buying from a reputable store. B&H Photo Video Beach Camera Abes of Maine Adorama Willoughby's Dell Keh - Largest resource for used equipment Photographer's Resource DIY Photography Shooting Techniques Photography & Copyrights Digicam Info Morguefile - Free online photography course Digital SLR Guide Dry Creek Photo Morguefile Free Image Tools EXIF Reader Neat Image (Clean up noisy images) Noise Ninja (Same as above) Gimp - FREE Image Editor List of free image editors - posted by toshiro Image Hosting Photobucket - Recommended Imageshack Photographer's rights Krages - "The Photographer's Right" Feel free to PM me with additional Links Modified by JakeB. at 11:08 AM 6/9/2008 Modified by JakeB. at 8:18 AM 7/16/2008 Modified by JakeB. at 11:50 PM 7/16/2008 __________________ JD Fine Art Photography My Flickr My Gear

09-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#6
TouringAccord H-T Order of Merit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere in, MI Posts: 8,544	Brands Canon DLSR Nikon DLSR Sony DLSR Genre Specific Artistic Photos (Non Car Related) Automotive Photography Automotive Rig Shots Before and After (Photo Edits) Black & White Flash Photography HDR and Tone Mapping Instant Film/Film Panorama's Portrait Photography Self Portrait Watermarks Gear Camera Bags Tripods I'm sure I missed some, if you have one to add let me know so it can be added. Last edited by TouringAccord; 04-08-2009 at 10:03 AM.

11-08-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
TouringAccord H-T Order of Merit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere in, MI Posts: 8,544	Locked Threads Here are some of the locked threads for reference... Nikon D40 Picture Thread Perfect Timing Action Shots Boken Vertical (Portrait Orientation) Photos One Photo a Day

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