Calling all photographers! (DSLR Questions) (1 Viewer)

[hypertech]

I've got the "outdated" 70-200 2.8 IS model and its an incredible lens. I haven't played with the new one to see if it is worth the new and improved price.

For the OP, I'll suggest a Rebel of some kind with the 18-55 kit lens, a 50-250 or whatever that cheap telephoto is, and the regular 100 macro. This will give you a good inside lens, a good lens for sporting events, and a good lens for fish shots. Add a 50mm 1.8 or 1.4 when you have a little more cash to play with shallow depth of field. This is a good kit that will get you started.

 

[joshsmit56001]

What is a good telephoto lense for shooting deer?

 

[RedHeckle]

What is a good telephoto lense for shooting deer?

Guess that kinda depends on what shot composition you're looking for: the whole herd and landscape or close in zoom shot of the head/antlers. Can I assume you want the latter (lens for wildlife shooting) - then ideally IMO, something between 100-400mm with as large an f-stop as possible. And, if it has image stabilization, even better. The long zoom helps to not frighten the subject so you can take a "natural" shot.

Of course, depending on where in the Metro you live; you can get away with any lens since you can almost feed the deer from your hand.

 

[CMBECKER]

I bought a refurbed Nikon d60 a month ago from http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800701315-USE/Nikon_25438_D60_SLR_Digital_Camera.html (350$)

The camera is great, obviously not professional but it's a lightweight dslr that is absolutely capable of taking great photos. I'm sure whatever camera you decide on you will eventually love, the key is learning how to use it. For me this was the only way I could get into dslr's and I definitely have no regrets. GOOD LUCK!

 

[joshsmit56001]

Is anyone here a professional photographer?

 

[Dragon Eye]

If you have a canon question, Hypertech and I would be glad to answer them for you. You may PM if you wish.

I shoot real estate professionally among other things.

 

[joshsmit56001]

I really want to get more into photography but have no one to teach me the ways of the force! :biggthumpup:

 

[Dragon Eye]

Well a Jedi would say "don't quit your day job"

If you have questions you can PM or e-mail me and I'd be glad to answer them.

 

[redeclipse6049]

Is anyone here a professional photographer?

well... considering i made all of my income for part of the year in school from photography, i guess that would classify me as a "professional" too... (i've also helped with a few weddings) its more of a hobby for me than a career though... at least right now

 

[redeclipse6049]

Well a Jedi would say "don't quit your day job"

If you have questions you can PM or e-mail me and I'd be glad to answer them.

lol, that reminds me of a commercial for brown college or some place like that that I saw today for their graphic artist program. The woman in the commerical actually said "Not an artist? It doesnt matter anymore!" stuff like that just pisses me off....

but , having said that, Josh, I don't know what your level of photographic skill is, and I'd say that if you don't already have an eye for it, it can be hard to get into the business, although its certainly not impossible... Find out what you're best at, and try to get really good at that (weddings, portraits, both, product shots, real estate, fine art, etc.)

 

[greenhorn]

Asking what type of camera is like me asking, Hey I want to get a fish tank. What kind of fish should I get ;-)

I have been shooting fast sports in dark places so I need high Iso. Hockey, high school gym's, MMA, Boxing, USA Kickboxing. I need fast lenses. = $$$$

Almost 90% of all professional photographers use Nikon or Canon. Each one will tell you theirs are best.

If you are starting to get into photography I would look at a 5 year learning curve.

Year 1 (Learning how to use your camera) Only shoot in manual for 3 months to learn.

year 2 (Learn what you like to shoot)

Year 3 (Learn your software. Photo shop would take about 2 years, Light room maybe 1 year) Learning to get a web site going.

Year 4 (Composition) This will decide how good you can become. This is what makes the best the best. Unfortanatly I was not born with it.

Year 5 get into a reef tank to take a break! lol

www.ewshots.com. I started 3 years ago with a Nikon D300. LOVE it!


Great local board. Mostly bird shooters. http://www.cameratalk.org/

Nikon users : http://www.nikonians.org/ (TON of information)

PM me if you have questions or want to get together. I also am a partner in a Junior professional hockey team in Maple Grove. I am the team photographer. Open invitation to whoever wants to learn hockey. We have our first tryouts soon.

http://www.wildcatsjrhockey.com/

-Eric

 

[joshsmit56001]

I think I have an eye for photography. These were taken with a point and shoot at a wildlife area in Faribault.

 

[greenhorn]

love the deer! here is another crop to take a look at.

 

[joshsmit56001]

love the deer! here is another crop to take a look at.

Thank You! The picture was not cropped at all, just how I took it

 

[joshsmit56001]

If you liked the other deer pic you will like these

 

[redeclipse6049]

Thank You! The picture was not cropped at all, just how I took it

I was actually going to mention something along those lines, I always hate giving people photography/artistic advice because I always feel like i'm coming off as arrogant, but general the rule of thirds is something to keep in mind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

I noticed all of your photos were composed with the subject at the center. Not always a bad thing or anything, but sometimes a more impactful image can be obtained by loosly following that rule. but hey, its art. there really arent any rules, just suggestions. Nice shots

 

[joshsmit56001]

I was actually going to mention something along those lines, I always hate giving people photography/artistic advice because I always feel like i'm coming off as arrogant, but general the rule of thirds is something to keep in mind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

I noticed all of your photos were composed with the subject at the center. Not always a bad thing or anything, but sometimes a more impactful image can be obtained by loosly following that rule. but hey, its art. there really arent any rules, just suggestions. Nice shots

Thanks for the tip. I really like the way that works out and it does make sense.

 

[redeclipse6049]

Thanks for the tip. I really like the way that works out and it does make sense.

yeah, i think some (maybe a lot) of newer DSLRs even have a rule of thirds grid overlay that you can turn on while using live view (and maybe even in the viewfinder)

 

[cj_doede]

If you liked the other deer pic you will like these
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yea this is my backyard

JK i wish!!!!!!

 

[redeclipse6049]

If you liked the other deer pic you will like these
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yea this is my backyard




JK i wish!!!!!!

this is mine.