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Discussion in 'Photography Forum' started by Wp28, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. Wp28

    Wp28 I had that dream again...

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    I'm going to post this here and in the tech forum also because I'm not sure where it belongs, or where I'll get the best advice.

    I'm ready to invest in a real camera, digital SLR I guess unless somebody has better advice, so have at it.

    I'm prepared to spend up to $2,000 for the camera, if I need to go more I probably will, if I can get off for less all the better.

    I want the capablility of adding a super zoom lens at somepoint also.

    advice?
     
  2. LarryD

    LarryD autodidact polymath

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    canon digital rebel XT -- $500
    Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM -- $600
    Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens -- $485
    Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II -- $160
    Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack -- $50
    SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
    Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
    Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60

    TOTAL -- $1,975
     
  3. Wp28

    Wp28 I had that dream again...

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    Dude, that rocks!

    if I wanted to go more then 300mm is that an option with this set-up
     
  4. LarryD

    LarryD autodidact polymath

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    yes. you couuld even shoot with the mac daddy of them all:

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    Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens

    of course, that costs $7,000...
     
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    dig-it Wait'n On That Post Rookie Deal

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    i gave you a set-up for shooting outdoors in good light (thinking sports). you've got a full range. indoors, you can use your 50mm lens as it's f/1.8 and will let in a LOT of light.

    since this may be your first foray into SLR land, i'd also recommend the book "understanding exposure (revised edition)" -- it's only $15, so it fits in your budget.

    be sure to buy off amazon so you won't have any tax.

    you may get some deals on shipping, too.

    also, gave you a monopod for extra stabilization. an extra battery to swap out and a 2GB card. you'll probably want to add more cards.

    i didn't put any filters in there, but you could get a UV filter to protect the end of your lenses (i don't use one, though).

    the camera bag should fit your equipment, but check it out on the tamrac site. there's room in there for a lot of goodies.

    when you get better, you'll want to upgrade your camera body to the canon 30D and/or buy some L-quality lenses (canon's pro-grade, what i use).

    i love photography.
     
  7. LarryD

    LarryD autodidact polymath

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    i did a lot of comparison before choosing the canon system. i had shot nikon most of my career, but the canon CMOS sensor is superior to nikon's -- especially at higher ISOs.
     
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    Wp28 I had that dream again...

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    I'll be shooting some local day time rec league baseball/softball/t-ball and some Friday night football games (as well as my usual from the fence Panthers camp)
     
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    well, that does change things. i'll rework it for a HS football night setup.
     
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    I bought what Larry said for y wife'sbirthday - it's the shit.

    All I got was the FS 17-85 lens andthe 430EX flash....
     

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