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As always, i appreciate all the help and expertise OFC has to offer. Im hoping to do a little more homework and have something in my hands in the weeks to come. Maybe a couple months if i can hold out and see if i cant score a Black Friday bargain

Of course the Big Screen took a dump this weekend.........Murphys Law in full effect!! So unfortunately its TV first camera second lol

Be very cautious buying new cameras from outside of Canada. Most companies (Nikon definitely) will not honour any warranty for gear that was not purchased thru a Canadian dealer. Not a problem if you don't mind shipping it back to wherever you bought it. Yeah, you save a few bucks but that could end up costing you more if you wind up needing warranty work done.

Im actually in the states.......one of the few yank board members lol

 

Get this book too helps with the exposure Triangle

 

 

http://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Edition-Photographs/dp/0817439390 and watch his vids Bryan Peterson

 

Awesome, thanks......when the time comes lll def. be looking for reading material

Youtube is a great resource.

Absolutely, pretty sure theres nothing you cant find a "How To" on

 

Check out this forum the people there are merciless when it comes to stretching a budget to get the most value for money spent.... There should be some great tips on what camera to choose and where to get it for the best prices if you go to the hot deals section of the same website. If it is a deal anywhere North America it will probably be listed there. Also they tend to be the first site to post Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in Canada.

 

As others have mentioned the camera is just the beginning, it is all the other add ons that drive the price up. On this site should point you the right direction to save on all of it.

 

Photography forum

 

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/art-photography-f89/

 

Forum where the deals are posted...

 

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/hot-deals-f9/

Thanks man, ill check this out

 

 

(ie. the plastic fantastic lens) .

lol, funny you mention that ..........i was just doing a little light reading on lenses and came across that term a few times

im pickin up quite a bit here just googling some conceptual stuff on the topic

Heck, an hour ago i had no idea Bokeh was even a word ......let alone something id be trying to achieve :)

More great reading ...........Im going to have to print this thread and have it on me at all times once i start shopping around lol

Tupelo, i saw that thread when you posted it........cell cams are definitely not what they used to be..... I have alot of fun with mine as well

As it stands now sitting at my desk.........it looks like ill start by taking a look between the T5i, and T3i i guess. For starters anyway.

I really am still a bit confused on the lenses and its where i think ill have to do most of my research

Although Bill seems to have laid it out pretty black and white above. (no pun intended). I think i could pull the trigger on a T5i/T3i body and Bills 90%'er lense above and learn with that set up and acquire lenses as i go???

How does B&H have the T5i body only for 699 and then a T5i w/ 18-55mm lens for 699 ......im a little confused, why wouldnt i just get the bundle

Also, looking at the t3i on amazon............it says "discontinued by the manufacturer"...........is this something to consider?

Wow.......well i asked for it I guess, and i got it LOL. This is all great feedback, as I expected

Ill start by saying, Im prepared to see this escalate toward the $1000 mark..........but i wouldnt get into it for a whole lot more than that. At least not as a jumping off point. So to answer MJL............i guess "all in", id like to keep it under 1K

I definitely plan on staying away from the big box stores.......I couldnt agree more, they know a little about alot of the merch. and typically "pick up the box" to answer your questions lol. Nature of the beast for these stores that carry everything. So i def. plan on hitting one of the specialty stores down here. Weve got a good one down here by the name of Delaware Camera. And im pretty sure they offer some sort of entry level tutoring.

Sounds like maybe i should stay away from the bundles? or kits? as the glass is something ill need to tailor. You guys seem to have provided me with tried and true lense choices that cover what i need/want.

I think i will go hold some devices this week and get a feel for the actual bodies and start with the T5i or T3i.......i have used canon cameras in the past so as suggested, That may seem the most user friendly interface for me. But will certainly explore others

This is all in the very early stages and I certainly appreciate the time it took to post the information so far to help get me started.........and even more so, respect the knowledge you guys have on the subject

I'm not sure with what camera those pics were taken with,but they are real nice and crisp. Look real good to me!!!

Those are cellphone pics using my Samsung Galaxy, with a little post processing,........and I agree, they look cool for a cellphone camera. Im just looking to get into something with some horsepower now so to speak.

I've owned 3 DSLRs, to Canon Rebels and now a Canon 7D. I reccomend checking outa couple differnt options and see what menu system feels most comfortable. The learning curve of a DSLR can be pretty steap, so its important to be comfortable with the menu system. If you have owned a Canon camera in the past, you will feel comofrtable with a camera like the Rebel right away.

 

The Rebel probably offers the best bang for the buck right now with regular sales including extra lenses, but Nikon has its equivelent. Fuji has been putting out some solid cameras recently as well. Keep in mind, the lense is going to be the most important addition to get those crisp shots - thats where you can really spend the big bucks. There are a couple of well priced small lenses that will give you that nice soft background blur - though tehy arent great on a small boat since the field of view is pretty tight. check out the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake lens (on sale for 150-180) and the EF 50mm f/1.8 II (on sale for around 100).

 

 

Thanks for the input Fury........much appreciated, Ive heard that the lenses are where things start to add up. The specific examples is exactly what im looking for to help me narrow things down. Great info!

As far as the user interface..........thats the most intimidating unknown about this whole potential purchase lol, i certainly dont want to end up with a paperweight if i am not able to grasp the workings of the camera. And thats entirely possible Im not retired so there will be a limited window of time i will be able to put into learning lol

One of the major photo characteristics i see with DSLR users is that "POP" or "3D" look that you get with the depth of field. That blurred background and outrageously crisp subject jumping off the page so to speak.

I cant get that from my point and shoot or Galaxy lol (i goof around with it in some of my post processing apps but its not the same.....obviously.........couple galaxy phone pic examples below)

DSLR also seems to have better results with color saturation..........i dunno, all things i putz around with in photo apps after the fact. But im tired of goofin off on my phone.

One thing i forgot to add is that id be comfortable in the $600 range.............but know that it could, and may likely climb toward the $800-1000 range. Id have to be talked into $800 and above lol

Driving all the way to the catskills for your 3 day vacation, to find out that a localized severe thunderstorm blew out the rivers.

Id rather take a hook in the back of the head

i know there are a few here that have some experience (BillM, Joey, MJL.....etc) and i always like to run things by the smart folks here on the forum.

So im starting my research on getting my feet wet in the DSLR world. I literally have zero experience with them and am already a bit overwhelmed after digging into what would be best for me for an entry level camera. (if entry level is even something I should be striving for) I also dont want to have to upgrade after a year with my initial choice.

I guess the overall question is where to start lol. I know Canon and Nikon are the major players..........with Pentax, sony, etc in the mix. But even within each brand, there seem to be a ton of options. I dont even know where to begin lol

I suppose theres lots of questions to answer in order to get pushed in the right direction, so fire away if needed.

I would typically be using it to shoot the same subjects as many here do. So.........anyway, not sure where else to go with this......except im looking to get kicked in the right general direction??

First World Problems

One of the main reasons I dont have a spouse I cringe at the thought of having to ask permission to........well, to do anything!!! Sorry......not much help lol

The majesty of BC..........i can only hope to get there someday. Your pics are awesome.........i couldnt even imagine what it actually looked like standing there in person

 

 

I pronounce it nazzzzzie. LOL

dont ever get his jersey with just his nickname printed on the back .......that'd make for a long night at the rink

Those 1000 x 1/16 tube jigs are a steal.

Heck, the hooks are only a buck LOL

Prayers sent...........a friend of mines father just went thru this exact same scenario, had his surgery just this past friday to remove a small portion of his lung............... and everything went great!!!!

googled 1000 pc hook sets in 10 different sizes on ebay.........could this be the magic link

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1000%20fish%20hooks&clk_rvr_id=701326273470&adpos=1t2&MT_ID=69&crlp=20303317123_2416792&device=c&geo_id=10232&keyword=1000+fish+hooks&crdt=0

Nazi looks good.

Theres a nickname ya dont see everyday.

Im always fooled into thinking old members are back on the board when these revived threads pop up lol........then i catch on that its a 7 year old thread

Dang, i was in my 30's when this one originated