So I applied to a college 4 hours away, and Im hoping things go good!

One of the requirments for the Photography course is buying a digital SLR.

This is what it says

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OTHER INFORMATION
-Students are expected to provide their own digital SLR camera (approximately
$1500.00) and a hand-held light metre (approximately $400.00) for Levels 1
and 2. For Levels 3 and 4 students may rent a 4x5 and medium format camera
from the College for $250.00 per term.
-The Photography program is associated with the Professional Photographers of
Ontario (P.P.O.), The Professional Photographers of Canada (P.P.O.C.) and the
Professional Photographers of America (P.P.A.).
-The Photography program has introduced modularized course offerings which
enable students to progress through the program at a rate best suited to
his/her personal needs. These changes primarily affect third and fourth
level course work by offering courses in the May through August time period.
Course work in this period may allow early graduation or a convenient means
of upgrading failed courses from the Fall/Winter Terms. Contact the Program
Co-ordinator for more information.
</TD></TR></TABLE>

Anybody suggest a good SLR I could use for this program, pics aswell. Thanks

Or someone hit me up on pm for some help.. Im a newb, but I love photography and want to make a career out of it.!

 

don't waste time in photography class is my 2 cents.

 

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understandable, but its not the fact of waisting time.. any extra info will help me, not to mention moving out of town and meeting new ppl. Maybe taking pics of Hondas or something for a living And being able to put it on my resume.

 

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Or someone hit me up on pm for some help.. Im a newb, but I love photography and want to make a career out of it.! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you not read that :/ gl with the class and a bump for you b/c im in the market for a digital slr as well so I want to see what get recommended.

 

craigslist.org has couple of canon 10d's for sale. their used of course. they go for 700-950+ with some extra stuff.

i would get started on snapping some pics and used that class to correct your misstakes. its always a plus to take classes.


edit: also go to dpreview.com to see some of the newest cameras out.

 

Well I have some pics form my Mavica (1.2mega) and I know its old and ****, but some poeple say Ive got some skill.. and some friends and family are pressuring me into applying. I was just weary about the whole (is it worth it) facture, but I realised its something I love, even if IM not the h-t photocrew or any easton chang.

 

Nikon D70
Digital Rebel 300d

The ones above are head to head for new digital SLR's. Might want to check those out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stickercuttingcom &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nikon D70
Digital Rebel 300d

The ones above are head to head for new digital SLR's. Might want to check those out. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you, wrote those down.

 

One other question, what is a "hand-held light metre (approximately $400.00)" and anybody have pics of what they look like.

 

not trying to sound like a dick or anything but... don't waste your money on a DSLR thinking you're gonna be some super good photographer right away. i'd take pics first with a simple point-shoot camera before you waste the money and time in class. make sure photography is something you want to do before you jump in over your head. telling yourself you like it and want to do it is one thing, going out and taking nice shots is another. i'm only saying this 'cause you stated you're a "newb". just my .02 on the subject.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by life sux die &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not trying to sound like a dick or anything but... don't waste your money on a DSLR thinking you're gonna be some super good photographer right away. i'd take pics first with a simple point-shoot camera before you waste the money and time in class. make sure photography is something you want to do before you jump in over your head. telling yourself you like it and want to do it is one thing, going out and taking nice shots is another. i'm only saying this 'cause you stated you're a "newb". just my .02 on the subject. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know, its a lot of cash and its not like I will be better with it or a 1.2 ,but the problem. requirment is SLR before you start the course. they tell you to bring it with you..

 

I will post up some pics I have taken and with which camera, not that it will help but general idea...

 

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i see, good luck. have fun.

edit: i'd go with a Canon 300D (Digital Rebel) it's an economical DSLR.

 

Im not going to be any Warwagon, KJ or Rodrez.. but I want something to fall back on, its sort of a genral thing. If I dont like it I will change courses (and still have a badass camera ) haha. Its something Im interested in and I would like to try out..

thanks fo the help

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sean R81 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One other question, what is a "hand-held light metre (approximately $400.00)" and anybody have pics of what they look like. </TD></TR></TABLE>

it messures this light of the subject that you are shooting and it "trys" to give you the right exposure.

i hope i gave you some light on that subject. ... start reading!!

 

Oh Im reading reading reading haha.

So the 300D it seems to be..

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com

sign up and check out the buy / sell forum.

get your self a used d30/d60/10d

pick up a 50mm 1.8 & a 18-55 ef-s (easily modified), or a tamron 28-80.

you can get the body and 2 of those lenses probably for any where from 500-900 total.

all are excellent. if your pics are gonna be on the computer only, go with the d30, if you need prints bigger than 8x12, go with the d60 or 10d.

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos300d/

ive been reading this..

the site from the school.

http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/programs/pht1.asp

program description

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Program Description

The Photography program provides training for students in the commercial
aspects of photography. Program content includes 35mm camera techniques useful
for photojournalism and newspaper photography. Medium and large format
photography instruction will prepare the student for work in architectural,
advertising, product, industrial, public relations, portrait, wedding and group
photography. Production work includes instruction in black and white, and
colour using conventional darkroom and digital printing systems.

This program integrates the use of high end laptops and digital imaging
software in the curriculum.


Career Opportunities

Graduates of the two year program will have good employment possibilities as
technicians in small and large photographic studios, photo finishing plants,
government or other public or private agencies as sales representatives or
freelance artists.
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I really enjoy my nikon D70

 

http://www.craigslist.org/eby/ele/61709487.html

too bad you don't live in the sf, ca ^^ check this link out for 10d for 1000 plus extras.

 

here is some of my stuff btw with the d30.

 

damn.. very clear! nice crisp shots

 

any others?

 

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^ yea what he said

 

What im thinking is how you aquired the idea of becoming a 'photographer' and havent even looked up onto it at all.

You signed up for a school 4 hours away, but yet seem to know nothing. Thats like me wanting to become a surgeon and not know anything about the human body