Anyone know anything about Cannon Cameras?

[cktlcmd]

I am planning to purchase an entry level professional Cannon Camera. Can anyone recommend a model with a wide variety of lenses to upgrade to?

[testament11]

entry level lang ba? hmmm...

canon eos 1000d
canon eos 450d
canon eos 500d

they come with kit lenses of 18-55mm o 17-55mm ata. not sure sa canon

kung anong lens gusto mo? it depends kung ano ang field of photography ang gusto mo. pero the common na ginagawa ng karamihan is they buy a 55-200mm zoom lens or buy a 18-105 or 200 lens. define first muna kung anong field gusto mo, macro shooting, portrait shooting, landscape/panoramic shooting, fast moving/sports shooting.

visit http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum for more tips

[cktlcmd]

I plan on starting with landscape/panoramic shooting first then, probably branch out. I still have to buy a good photography book too.

Thank you for your reply. I will look at those models you listed and compare their features.

[Horsepower]

Also consider Nikon D90 (kit comes wiht 18-105mm VR Lens). Make sure to get a CDSC unit only for the 2-year Warranty. Don't patronize smugglers and parallel importers, they won't be able to help you when your unit conks out.

Having used both Canon and Nikon, mas gusto ko ang colors ng Nikon though Canon isn't bad a choice.

Also check among your friends kung ano ang gamit nilang DSLR so you can borrow lenses for you to experiment with.

Good luck.

[testament11]

I plan on starting with landscape/panoramic shooting first then, probably branch out. I still have to buy a good photography book too.

Thank you for your reply. I will look at those models you listed and compare their features.

buy a prime lens also. those cameras i've mentioned can do panoramic shots. pero watch out nga lang sa mga lens compatibility ah

[dadz]

This is a good list the prices hindi nag kaka layo medyo ang diffrence lang nila is the grip, focus points and pixel. For my entry level i use 1000D kasi mura, just got a few lens like the kit canon EFS18-55 i use in-door, canon EFS55-250 for my sport shoot and portrait and 18-200 sigma lens with macro for all around. Just got into photography about 8 months pa lang hehehhehehehehhe bro enjoy the hobby.

entry level lang ba? hmmm...

canon eos 1000d
canon eos 450d
canon eos 500d

they come with kit lenses of 18-55mm o 17-55mm ata. not sure sa canon

kung anong lens gusto mo? it depends kung ano ang field of photography ang gusto mo. pero the common na ginagawa ng karamihan is they buy a 55-200mm zoom lens or buy a 18-105 or 200 lens. define first muna kung anong field gusto mo, macro shooting, portrait shooting, landscape/panoramic shooting, fast moving/sports shooting.

visit http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum for more tips

[speed unlimited]

Just got the Canon EOS 1000D for 32,000 .

[cktlcmd]

Also consider Nikon D90 (kit comes wiht 18-105mm VR Lens). Make sure to get a CDSC unit only for the 2-year Warranty. Don't patronize smugglers and parallel importers, they won't be able to help you when your unit conks out.

Good luck.

Thanks. Yes...Nikkon I heard is very good with compatibility regarding lenses. I will have to check it out too.

buy a prime lens also. those cameras i've mentioned can do panoramic shots. pero watch out nga lang sa mga lens compatibility ah

visit http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum for more tips

Thank you.

Just got into photography about 8 months pa lang hehehhehehehehhe bro enjoy the hobby.

hahaha! Addicting isn't it.

Just got the Canon EOS 1000D for 32,000 .

Any review? What can you say about it?

[Lucius]

Meron pa lang CANNON na camera? Ano ung lens nun parang kanyon? peace!

Canon is the best, except for it's sound when taking shots. Sabi ng friends ko mas okay daw Nikon sa sound. But what difference that sounds makes diba? Go for 500D or 40/50D

[morrissey_05]

thats CANON with one N.

for panoramic shots, i suggest wide angle lenses like 10-20 etc.

for prime lenses, the 50mm 1.8 is good bang for the buck (around 5k). great for portraits.

for photography books, i suggest The Digital Photography series (1-3) by Scott Kelby. otherwise, try youtube. good luck and happy shooting!

[Hailey]

Are your refering to DSLRs? Canon is a good choice but Nikon on my opinion is better at still photos. Visit a shop so you can actually get a grip and feel every model on your list. You can choose between Canon 500D or Nikon D5000 if you are an amateur. If you wish to become a serious amateur try gettin Canon 50D or preferably Nikon D90. Don't be fooled by the number of megapixels of a camera, take a look closely at camera sensors and compare the image results. Try to invest on good lenses instead of the camera body alone. Since camera body changes every 2+ years and lenses are goin to stay in a lifetime. You can invest first with standard zoom lenses(walk-around lens) and prime lenses (for portraits). From here, you will know what you want next. And one more thing, buy a separate flash, since the built-in flash is not enough.

[cktlcmd]

Canon is the best, except for it's sound when taking shots. Sabi ng friends ko mas okay daw Nikon sa sound. But what difference that sounds makes diba? Go for 500D or 40/50D

I agree! I am more interested in picture quality than sound.

hahaha! Sorry about the spelling...

thats CANON with one N.

for panoramic shots, i suggest wide angle lenses like 10-20 etc.

for prime lenses, the 50mm 1.8 is good bang for the buck (around 5k). great for portraits.

for photography books, i suggest The Digital Photography series (1-3) by Scott Kelby. otherwise, try youtube. good luck and happy shooting!

hahaha! I'll change the spelling if I can....lol

I'll look for this book. Really ... youtube? Thanks for the tips.

Are your refering to DSLRs? Canon is a good choice but Nikon on my opinion is better at still photos. Visit a shop so you can actually get a grip and feel every model on your list. You can choose between Canon 500D or Nikon D5000 if you are an amateur. If you wish to become a serious amateur try gettin Canon 50D or preferably Nikon D90. Don't be fooled by the number of megapixels of a camera, take a look closely at camera sensors and compare the image results. Try to invest on good lenses instead of the camera body alone. Since camera body changes every 2+ years and lenses are goin to stay in a lifetime. You can invest first with standard zoom lenses(walk-around lens) and prime lenses (for portraits). From here, you will know what you want next. And one more thing, buy a separate flash, since the built-in flash is not enough.

Thank you ... yes, I intend to look at Nikon cameras too before deciding.

[cktlcmd]

UPDATE: I visited a Canon store in Mega Mall ... the 1000D was out of stock. I was able to see the 450D at about 40,000 pesos which is about right for my budget. The sales person said most DSLR cameras are about that size for Canon. So I think I'll have to go online to scrutinize the DSLR models and functions being offered before deciding on which model to go for.

The sales person mentioned about a model G10 which is not a DSLR camera...but according to him is a good camera for starters. I'll look into this too.

[speed unlimited]

We just take pictures of firework display in MOA using a Canon 1000D.

[cktlcmd]

We just take pictures of firework display in MOA using a Canon 1000D.

Let me know how the pictures turned out.


TO EVERYONE: Thank you and a Happy New Year to all!

Anyone know where Nikon Stores are? I hardly saw Nikon DSLR cameras.

Unfortunately...I can't change the spelling at this point. I guess I missed the alloted period.

[moejun2]

invest in a reasonably priced camera body like the 450D or the 500D then get these lenses: EFS 10-22 mm (around 32k), 50 mm 1.8 MKII (around 3,900), 85 mm 1.8 (around 17k) and 55-250 (around 11k). the kitlens is good too.

having a high end body and good lenses are both necessary but what's most important is the skill (and creativity, imagination, technique) of the shooter. goodluck!

[dr. d]

i was into cameras before, when they were still using film. and my advise to you is, buy the most expensive body you can afford. it'll last longer as your prime instrument, compared to buying the lesser models. the same with the lenses. get the lenses with the widest glass (aperture) you can afford. but ask yourself first, if you are willing to lug these instruments around, because they are heavy.
both nikon and canon offer a wide range of lenses and accessories. in my opinion, canon is the trailblazer, and nikon is a bit more conservative.
what about independent brand accessories? i advise you to stay with branded accessories, as the independents offer accessories that sometimes do not completely complement the body.
canon has its own house here. nikon, i believe is under columbia.
skill versus instrument? hey, that's why they invented the blunderbuss (shotgun).
enjoy. that's what it's all about.

[cktlcmd]

having a high end body and good lenses are both necessary but what's most important is the skill (and creativity, imagination, technique) of the shooter. goodluck!

Thanks for the list.

i was into cameras before, when they were still using film. and my advise to you is, buy the most expensive body you can afford. it'll last longer as your prime instrument, compared to buying the lesser models. the same with the lenses. get the lenses with the widest glass (aperture) you can afford. but ask yourself first, if you are willing to lug these instruments around, because they are heavy.

You mentioned about weight ... thus the canon sales person recommended a camera that does a decent job for beginners that is also light ... the G10 ... it's still out of stock though, plus it has a fixed lens. I'll look at this columbia for Nikon cameras. Thank you.

[cktlcmd]

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Thank you Sir Dr. D ... every time I typed and searched Nikon Cameras, I ended up in a foreign site, until I searched for Columbia. This will have to wait till next week though due to the holliday aftermath.

[moejun2]

if you plan to pursue this hobby and if you see yourself doing this for the long haul, don't get the G10. get a prosumer body or if you have lots of cash (and "lots" is relative) then get a FF (full frame) body plus the best lenses (L) you can find.

again though, no matter how good your equipment is, if you don't know how to use it properly, it's all for naught.