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abacakov
Joined: 03 Apr 2008
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Location: Россия
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 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: Best equipment to buy (lens/filters/flash) for a Canon EOS R |
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Ive always taken regular pictures with my Kodak 7.1 Megapixel camera. Well my dad, came to visit and saw our photo album, and decided its crucial, that I begin Photography. Ive always had people compliment me and what not, and/or ask me to take family/maternity/children portaits/ect., Ive even done a few weddings for some friends, but hadnt thought of ever making it a profession because I'm a SAHM. Anyways, My dad went online and bought me a Canon EOS Rebel XTi on the spot, and also wants to get me a lens/filter/flash to start off with. Hes also having me start a summer photography course. MY QUESTION (sorry about the blabering) My style for picture taking is Candid, rather than posed. I like to follow with a camera and snap as I see fit. I PREFER outdoor picture taking so I will focus with that for now with this shopping escapade. **So for Mostly outdoor, occasionally indoor, "Candid" shots, what Lens/Filter/and Flash should I get? Thanks for all help, and advice in advance!!!    |
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Joined: 13 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: Best equipment to buy (lens/filters/flash) for a Canon EOS R |
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| I don't know what all that is that you added. It's all run together. I would go to a good camera store and ask their advice. Ritz Camera would be a good one. Anyone on here is only going to give you his/her opinion, and it might not be right for you. Study hard at the photography class, and good luck with your new career! |
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13boogueTug
Joined: 03 Apr 2008
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Location: Afghanistan
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: Best equipment to buy (lens/filters/flash) for a Canon EOS R |
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| When you say your style is "candid" I think of available light indoors. Somehow, a flash just seems out of place in most situations.I suggest you buy the fastest lens you can afford. The EF 50mm f1.4 USM or the EF 85mm f1.8 USM would be useful for available light and outdoor use. A short zoom, like the EF 24-70 f2.8L USM or the EF 17-55 f2.8 IS USM should give you sufficient range indoors.Every lens you own should have either a Skylight or UV/Haze filter mounted at all times. Yes, even indoors. This protects your front element from dust, air pollution and the occasional fingerprint or smudge. Cleaning or replacing a filter is much better than cleaning or replacing a lens - and cheaper. For outdoors, buy a circular polarizer. The polarizer removes glare from glass, sand, water, snow and painted metal - but not polished metal - and can be used to darken a blue sky. Buy Tiffen, Hoya, Singh Ray, S+W brands - don't "cheap out".Canon offers a full line of flash units. You'll just have to read the specifications for them and decide which one will best suit your needs. The 580EX II would be a good choice, IMO, but then my motto is: "Its better to have a feature and not need it than to need it and not have it." I'm also a "true believer" in flash brackets to get the flash off-camera. |
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