http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/ life snapshots Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:13:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-10065 ~wingerz » Learning how to use your DSLR’s manual controls Sun, 27 May 2007 14:46:07 +0000 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/#comment-10065 [...] So usually when I’m taking a photo I’ll set the ISO to something appropriate, Figure out my minimum shutter speed based on the focal length, figure out what aperture would be appropriate for that shutter speed (by consulting the Rule of 16 if I’m outdoors), and go from there. Having a lot of light available outside gives you a lot of flexibility; once you get indoors everything is much, much dimmer. A decent flash is pretty much a necessity. If you can’t use a flash (maybe because you don’t want to kill the ambient lighting) you may find yourself pining for new equipment and features, like lenses with extremely wide apertures, image stabilization, and camera support (monopods and tripods). You also begin to really appreciate bright, natural light. [...] [...] So usually when I’m taking a photo I’ll set the ISO to something appropriate, Figure out my minimum shutter speed based on the focal length, figure out what aperture would be appropriate for that shutter speed (by consulting the Rule of 16 if I’m outdoors), and go from there. Having a lot of light available outside gives you a lot of flexibility; once you get indoors everything is much, much dimmer. A decent flash is pretty much a necessity. If you can’t use a flash (maybe because you don’t want to kill the ambient lighting) you may find yourself pining for new equipment and features, like lenses with extremely wide apertures, image stabilization, and camera support (monopods and tripods). You also begin to really appreciate bright, natural light. [...]

]]> http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-8921 Paul O' Connor Fri, 04 May 2007 22:32:02 +0000 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/#comment-8921 Great article and plenty of food for thought for anyone thinking of going DSLR. Not sure if that's the best lens to go with initially, maybe something like a 18-70mm would be better to start with. - www.photographyvoter.com Great article and plenty of food for thought for anyone thinking of going DSLR. Not sure if that’s the best lens to go with initially, maybe something like a 18-70mm would be better to start with.
- http://www.photographyvoter.com

]]> http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-7718 Brian Auer Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:04:16 +0000 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/#comment-7718 Good point on the flash. They're spendy, but once you get one you'll never use the in-camera flash again -- if it even has one. You get so frustrated trying to get good lighting with the built-in flash since you can't bounce it, diffuse it, or remove it and light off-camera via wireless or cable. My flash was the best buy I made after purchasing my first lens. I ended up getting the middle of the three flashes offered for my camera -- I kind of wish I would have bought the best one. Good point on the flash. They’re spendy, but once you get one you’ll never use the in-camera flash again — if it even has one. You get so frustrated trying to get good lighting with the built-in flash since you can’t bounce it, diffuse it, or remove it and light off-camera via wireless or cable. My flash was the best buy I made after purchasing my first lens. I ended up getting the middle of the three flashes offered for my camera — I kind of wish I would have bought the best one.

]]> http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-7276 wingerz Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:10:14 +0000 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/#comment-7276 If I convince you to get a DSLR, I think Jess will disown me. She doesn't seem to like being photographed. If I convince you to get a DSLR, I think Jess will disown me. She doesn’t seem to like being photographed.

]]> http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-7274 Cy Chan Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:30:18 +0000 http://wingerz.com/blog/2007/04/04/getting-started-with-a-dslr-on-a-budget/#comment-7274 Great write-up, Wing! Definitely made me think about getting a DSLR. Great write-up, Wing! Definitely made me think about getting a DSLR.

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