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Red__Zed 05-05-2011 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckd05 (Post 1091135)
grab a low aperature lens.... the 50/1.8 cannon lens was the best 100 dollars I ever spent ..... im sure nikon has a comparable lens... the crispness of the shots are incredible... also a tripod is a good investment...

and dslrtips.com

guys voice get to you but you will learn a lot
Yeah, a lens like that is my next purchase, once the prices come down a bit.

My tripod just showed up today :tup:

HKYStormFront 05-05-2011 02:59 PM
prices on that lens have only been going up, i got mine for $90 new a few years ago when i got into photography. now it's more :\

Parkerman 05-05-2011 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1091970)
Yeah, a lens like that is my next purchase, once the prices come down a bit.

My tripod just showed up today :tup:

As I said, you should go with the Nikon 35mm 1.8 when you do decide to buy a new lens. The reason I suggest it over the 50mm 1.8 is that you can get it in AF-S, where as with the 50, you would have to get the 1.4 version which is near $500.

With the D3100 you have no focus motor in the camera, so all lenses if you want them to auto focus have to have an internal focusing motor.

Boost_lee 05-06-2011 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1091970)
My tripod just showed up today :tup:
What tripod did you go with, and how much did it run you?
I'm in the market for one too

HKYStormFront 05-06-2011 07:43 AM
keep an eye out on craigslist and photography forums for things for sale. i picked up a carbon fiber tripod that was normally $300 for $100 barely used

Westwood 05-08-2011 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 974780)
Hey guys, I'm looking to pick up a DSLR in the next week or so, and was just hoping for some advice on what I should be looking at. I'm currently looking at a Canon T3, since my brother has an XSi that he has been pleased with, but was curious if you had any other recommendations.

I'm not planning on doing anything too serious in terms of shooting, and I'm not a terribly talented photographer, but I would like something that will turn out some decent quality pictures. I'm looking to spend less than $600 on the camera with a lens.

Thanks for the help.
The t3 is a great dslr!

Go for it you wont be disapointed at all its a Canon bro :tup:

EazyD 05-09-2011 09:31 AM
Girlfriend and I just bought a Canon T3i, coming from a rebel XS and XTi -- this thing is pretty awesome! It's got a swivel screen (for HD video, it's great) and triggers my 430EX-II speedlite flash wirelessly (camera acts as master). It also has some 'creative filters' for noobs who don't want to deal with Photoshop - vignettes, tiltshifting, fisheye --- they're are all built into the camera.

It takes XCSD cards which is a nice change from the compact flash cards I was used to -- most computers have a slot for SD unlike CF.

My 50mm f/1.4 is in the repair shop under warranty.. i Can't wait to get that back!! the 1.8 has been holding up for the time being, though.

some of the most recent photos on my flickr (link below) are from the T3i.

Red__Zed 05-11-2011 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Parkerman (Post 1092685)
As I said, you should go with the Nikon 35mm 1.8 when you do decide to buy a new lens. The reason I suggest it over the 50mm 1.8 is that you can get it in AF-S, where as with the 50, you would have to get the 1.4 version which is near $500.

With the D3100 you have no focus motor in the camera, so all lenses if you want them to auto focus have to have an internal focusing motor.
I figured he was just referring to an effective 50mm lens. I'm getiing the 35mm :tup:

Also, I just noticed you were in Huntsville. I'm going to be moving down there at the end of June for work. Will be nice to have another Z around :tup:

Red__Zed 05-11-2011 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 1093258)
What tripod did you go with, and how much did it run you?
I'm in the market for one too
I just bought a cheap-o generic one for now.

Cmike2780 05-11-2011 10:35 PM
I bought a -Vanguard Alta+ Tripod with SBH-50 Ball Head for $140 at B&H. Great compact tripod pretty light. Not CF, still pretty light and sturdy. I love the ball head. You won't find a better one at this price range.

Parkerman 05-12-2011 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1104993)
I figured he was just referring to an effective 50mm lens. I'm getiing the 35mm :tup:

Also, I just noticed you were in Huntsville. I'm going to be moving down there at the end of June for work. Will be nice to have another Z around :tup:

Awesome man. Huntsville is a good place.

Red__Zed 06-30-2011 06:17 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5154/...a1b348eebd.jpg


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5154/...7d39fce6_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/...9712a2cb_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/...0d3e595d_b.jpg

Cmike2780 06-30-2011 07:09 PM
^^ very nice.

HKYStormFront 06-30-2011 09:29 PM
love the cigars shot :tiphat:

chuckd05 07-01-2011 01:44 PM
Love the shots dude. I see you got the low aperture Lens. Where were these taken ?


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