to DSLR or not? that is the question

[SUroot]

Notice you were also much closer to the subject in the second picture than in the first. That makes a huge difference.

There has to be a big difference in the distance to your subject and the difference to the surroundings in order to blur with larger aperture numbers (more closed). That's why I said you need a wide open aperture to accomplish what you want to do.

Yes a larger aperture (Smaller F.Stop Number) is always recommended for portraits in the magazines I've read. Never really had much chance to test it out.

 

[Shinji01]

I bought a DSLR, and have not had the time to use it yet.

Actually, i dont even know how to use it at all.

How can one learn to use one???
Any good websites, youtube tutorials etc you know of?

 

[ocnbrze]

I bought a DSLR, and have not had the time to use it yet.

Actually, i dont even know how to use it at all.

How can one learn to use one???
Any good websites, youtube tutorials etc you know of?

see Post 67 for websites recommended.

i just bought a cannon t3i for dummies book. going through it now. so far it is very basic but has a lot of great info about the camera. they might have one for your specific camera. if not they also have a DSLR for dummies book as well.

 

[DblDragon]

of course DSLR if you want to have very high quality pictures. canon is the best brand of a DSLR. Canon EOS 550D is one of the best canon DSLR, it can also record videos.

 

[MSUgEEk]

of course DSLR if you want to have very high quality pictures. canon is the best brand of a DSLR. Canon EOS 550D is one of the best canon DSLR, it can also record videos.

550D one of the best Canon DSLRs? Not even close One of the better entry-level DSLRs on the market? Yes

 

[MSUgEEk]

Guys, if you're considering Canon gear, don't forget about the upper level Canon DSLR cameras. Same for Nikon as well, but I don't know their model numbers. Instead of getting the Rebel series (550D, 600D, etc.) consider finding a gently used 40D, 50D, 60D or a full frame 5D Mark 1, Mark 2. The 5D series is amazing and even the older generation Mark 1 will outperform the best Rebel series Canon makes by a long shot.

If you MUST have new, then the most affordable option is the Rebel series. I understand. If you don't have to have new, give those other I recommended a look.

 

[SUroot]

Guys, if you're considering Canon gear, don't forget about the upper level Canon DSLR cameras. Same for Nikon as well, but I don't know their model numbers. Instead of getting the Rebel series (550D, 600D, etc.) consider finding a gently used 40D, 50D, 60D or a full frame 5D Mark 1, Mark 2. The 5D series is amazing and even the older generation Mark 1 will outperform the best Rebel series Canon makes by a long shot.

If you MUST have new, then the most affordable option is the Rebel series. I understand. If you don't have to have new, give those other I recommended a look.

Well for Nikon, you only have 2 ranges now. Both lists, sort top best, bottom cheapest

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