Comments on: The Ultimate Guide To Starting Your Own DSLR Obsession - Part 1: Getting Prepared http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/ Hot gear, down & dirty reviews, and delicious photos Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:25:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Link round-up for 19th April 2008 | Squashy Frog Photography http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-1327 Link round-up for 19th April 2008 | Squashy Frog Photography Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:15:59 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-1327 [...] The Ultimate Guide To Getting Started in DSLR Photography - Part 1 [...] [...] The Ultimate Guide To Getting Started in DSLR Photography - Part 1 [...]

]]> By: John http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-304 John Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:57:43 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-304 Why Canon over Nikon? Please comment on D40x vs. Canon 350D. Why Canon over Nikon? Please comment on D40x vs. Canon 350D.

]]> By: Max http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-139 Max Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:29:20 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-139 Dear Sir, I wish I had stumbled on this site earlier. I have a Nikon D70s with 18-70mm DX kit lens. I am thinking of adding another lens to it. I have shortlisted the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR and 70-200mm f/2.8 G VR. I am confused whether to go for the versatility of 18-200mm VR or the professional grade 70-200mm f/2.8 Vr. Kindly help me remove the cobwebs. I know you are not acquainted with Nikon equipments but you are far more experienced and knowledgeable than me as I started photography only about a year back and still to learn the basics leave alone a working knowledge of Photography. Further, on tripods, I am thinking of buying a Monfrotto 055 PRO B with 488RC head. Kindly enlighten me. As for the flashlight, I am thinking of Nikon SB800. Thank you Dear Sir,
I wish I had stumbled on this site earlier. I have a Nikon D70s with 18-70mm DX kit lens. I am thinking of adding another lens to it. I have shortlisted the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR and 70-200mm f/2.8 G VR. I am confused whether to go for the versatility of 18-200mm VR or the professional grade 70-200mm f/2.8 Vr. Kindly help me remove the cobwebs.
I know you are not acquainted with Nikon equipments but you are far more experienced and knowledgeable than me as I started photography only about a year back and still to learn the basics leave alone a working knowledge of Photography.
Further, on tripods, I am thinking of buying a Monfrotto 055 PRO B with 488RC head. Kindly enlighten me.
As for the flashlight, I am thinking of Nikon SB800.
Thank you

]]> By: The Ultimate Guide - Part 2: Getting Equipped - The Po’ Man’s Dream Kit at CameraPorn http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-69 The Ultimate Guide - Part 2: Getting Equipped - The Po’ Man’s Dream Kit at CameraPorn Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:45:22 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-69 [...] Parts 2 and 3 will focus on a mid-range and high-range priced photo kits. If you havent read “Part 1: Getting Prepared” we suggest taking a look before [...] [...] Parts 2 and 3 will focus on a mid-range and high-range priced photo kits. If you havent read “Part 1: Getting Prepared” we suggest taking a look before [...]

]]> By: rygood http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-55 rygood Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:34:42 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-55 Peter, though I am not very familiar with Pentax lens options, I would say you can go down one of two paths. <b>1. Get a versatile zoom</b><br/>Something like a 17-85 or 24-70 or similar. This will allow you a decent amount of versatility to start, and in my opinion, for a newbie thats the best way to go if you want to begin to explore the world of DSLRs. <b>2. Get a Prime lens</b><br/>As our new friend Duane Storey mentioned above, a prime lens, though less versatile will force you to become a better photographer by teaching you framing and requiring you to work with only one focal length. I'd suggest either a 35mm or a 50mm. Again, I'm not familiar with Pentax lenses, but if you post a couple options you are looking at here, I'll gladly take a look and see what works best. Peter, though I am not very familiar with Pentax lens options, I would say you can go down one of two paths.

1. Get a versatile zoom
Something like a 17-85 or 24-70 or similar. This will allow you a decent amount of versatility to start, and in my opinion, for a newbie thats the best way to go if you want to begin to explore the world of DSLRs.

2. Get a Prime lens
As our new friend Duane Storey mentioned above, a prime lens, though less versatile will force you to become a better photographer by teaching you framing and requiring you to work with only one focal length. I’d suggest either a 35mm or a 50mm.

Again, I’m not familiar with Pentax lenses, but if you post a couple options you are looking at here, I’ll gladly take a look and see what works best.

]]> By: Peter http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-51 Peter Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:22:36 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-51 Nice intro into the DSLR for newbies! I am in the process of ordering a new Pentax K10D, although I was going to go with the kit, I stumbled upon your site, and now am confused as to which size lens to get. I am newe to this, and decided upon the pentax, because there's one button for auto everything, and every other button you have to learn, this will allow me to learn the different effects of using aperture, shutter speed, etc... Since I can only afford one lens at the moment, whis???and does it have to be a Pentax or can I look at Sigma, etc... Thanks in advance for your help. Peter Nice intro into the DSLR for newbies!

I am in the process of ordering a new Pentax K10D, although I was going to go with the kit, I stumbled upon your site, and now am confused as to which size lens to get.

I am newe to this, and decided upon the pentax, because there’s one button for auto everything, and every other button you have to learn, this will allow me to learn the different effects of using aperture, shutter speed, etc…

Since I can only afford one lens at the moment, whis???and does it have to be a Pentax or can I look at Sigma, etc…

Thanks in advance for your help.

Peter

]]> By: Diego http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-46 Diego Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:33:41 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-46 YOooo Ryan.... Great info and guidance for the DSLR noob, thanks for posting. YOooo Ryan….

Great info and guidance for the DSLR noob, thanks for posting.

]]> By: Paul http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-44 Paul Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:15:19 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-44 Great article.. Just added to www.photographyvoter.com Great article.. Just added to http://www.photographyvoter.com

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]]> By: rygood http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-42 rygood Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:41:54 +0000 http://www.cameraporn.net/2007/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-own-dslr-obsession-part-1-getting-prepared/#comment-42 Duane, thanks for the great feedback! I agree with investing in nice lenses, but since very early after purchasing my 30d, which i love, i find myself pining for the 5d, and now the 1d mark III. I mean that comment mainly for Rebel level users who are borderline between that, and something like a 30d. If you can afford to get the 30d, get it. same goes for the next level of 30d to 5d. As for memory cards, I always shoot RAW, which i recommend to anyone who has that capability. Great point on the 50mm 1.8, great bang for buck and very true about learning framing, but for most beginners, something like a 17-85, 24-70, etc would be more versatile in my opinion, and make a new user happier. Make sure to check out part 2, coming asap, where i will talk about different lens and camera options. One of my recommendation actually is the 28-135 lens :) Again, thanks a lot for commenting and supporting cameraporn.net Duane,

thanks for the great feedback! I agree with investing in nice lenses, but since very early after purchasing my 30d, which i love, i find myself pining for the 5d, and now the 1d mark III. I mean that comment mainly for Rebel level users who are borderline between that, and something like a 30d. If you can afford to get the 30d, get it. same goes for the next level of 30d to 5d.

As for memory cards, I always shoot RAW, which i recommend to anyone who has that capability.

Great point on the 50mm 1.8, great bang for buck and very true about learning framing, but for most beginners, something like a 17-85, 24-70, etc would be more versatile in my opinion, and make a new user happier.

Make sure to check out part 2, coming asap, where i will talk about different lens and camera options. One of my recommendation actually is the 28-135 lens :)
Again, thanks a lot for commenting and supporting cameraporn.net

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