Advice/Questions on buying Cameras & Accessories. **Please read OP first**

gnolan

a1000pigeons wrote: »

Hi,
I'm a multimedia student going for a canon 600 as my first proper camera in the next couple of weeks. Will opt for kit lenses to start & a 50mm prime asap. That should keep me going for a while as I'd consider myself a novice. However I'd like some advice on affordable essentials accessories. A tripod is a must as I'd like to do some video. Also should I consider a bundle with the camera from pixmania or are there better deals or recommendations out there. I'm definitely thinking budget for now on the accessories as most of the budget is going on the camera and future lens...all contribution appreciated.

If you're going to be using your camera for video then the tripod will probably have to be a good one with a proper ball-socket head. Manfrotto (sp?) are often considered a good quality tripod manufacturer.

You'll probably want a wireless shutter release device of some kind at some stage down the line, they can be got quite cheap.

Depending on what you're shooting, you may want one or a range of neutral density filters - say if you plan on shooting long exposures in the daytime.

Other than that i don't really know, i haven't found myself needing anything else other than a lens cleaner. It really depends on what you're using it for.

Kenny Logins

Amazon seems to have the best price right now, £590 for the 18-55 kit and £70 for a 50mm f1.8.

maddog

Great camera for pics and movies, don't forget to upgrade the firmware when you do get it;);) My last pics in the random photo thread were from my 600d:)

Kenny Logins

maddog wrote: »

Great camera for pics and movies, don't forget to upgrade the firmware when you do get it;);) My last pics in the random photo thread were from my 600d:)

Magic lantern? Read a little about that... Is it much of an improvement?

pearljamfan

i have a lumix gf1, which i really love, have 3 lenses also, its 12megapixels, . what im wondering is if i upgrade my body to a g3 which is 16megapixels, will i notice a difference in quality??? is it worth it.

id like to upgrade by the end of next year, but it would be a pain to try and sell up and go with a different system so i was thinking just keep the lenses i have and get a 'better' body. any opinions??

should i just bite the bullet and get a 'normal' camera. the reason i went with m43rds was size and portability and the styling appealed to me.

im asking because a friend of mine has asked me to do her wedding next year and i dont want to be let down by my camera. would they even notice?

pixbyjohn

I don't think you will notice the difference in your photos. Maybe the extra pixels will allow you to crop a little more from your photos. Just my humble opinion

a1000pigeons

Anyone any experience with the 'trepix lightweight tripod' from pixmania? I understand its cheap but I'd like to find a review and if it is usable for novice video and photography with a canon 600 until I can make a more considerable investment further down the road, or is there anything similarly priced of recommendation?
Thanks.

Rainbowsend

a1000pigeons wrote: »

Anyone any experience with the 'trepix lightweight tripod' from pixmania? I understand its cheap but I'd like to find a review and if it is usable for novice video and photography with a canon 600 until I can make a more considerable investment further down the road, or is there anything similarly priced of recommendation?
Thanks.

Look on 7dayshop their prices are hard to beat and their own brand tripods are very good.

hbr

a1000pigeons wrote: »

Anyone any experience with the 'trepix lightweight tripod' from pixmania?

It looks identical to some of the Hama branded tripods.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Star-Tripod-Free-Carry/dp/B0000WXD1G

Hank_Jones

I'm looking to buy a tripod for a DSLR.
I'll be using the camera almost solely for video, so am looking for something positive in that respect.

I was hoping to pay under €150, but would go over.

I don't want to spend a lot of money on a camera, only to skimp on the tripod.

Thanks.

OctavarIan

pearljamfan wrote: »

i have a lumix gf1, which i really love, have 3 lenses also, its 12megapixels, . what im wondering is if i upgrade my body to a g3 which is 16megapixels, will i notice a difference in quality??? is it worth it.

id like to upgrade by the end of next year, but it would be a pain to try and sell up and go with a different system so i was thinking just keep the lenses i have and get a 'better' body. any opinions??

should i just bite the bullet and get a 'normal' camera. the reason i went with m43rds was size and portability and the styling appealed to me.

im asking because a friend of mine has asked me to do her wedding next year and i dont want to be let down by my camera. would they even notice?

According to Snapsort the advantages of the GF3's image quality over the GF1 are pretty minor. It doesn't have a flash hotshoe either which would rule it out for any serious work.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Panasonic-GF3-vs-Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-GF1

Snapsort is a great site for anyone looking to quickly compare the tech specs of two cameras.

Ellie25

Im thinking about buyin a new camera im thinkin something like a nikon d3100 or d90 .. but I dont wana spend more then €300.... lik i wana have high megapixel etc ... im not a professional or even considering it.... but i want a good camera one..... can any one help? a

Gumbo

Ellie25 wrote: »

Im thinking about buyin a new camera im thinkin something like a nikon d3100 or d90 .. but I dont wana spend more then €300.... lik i wana have high megapixel etc ... im not a professional or even considering it.... but i want a good camera one..... can any one help? a

Dont think you'd get a D300 for €300, never mind a D3100?

D90 are €899 new - https://cameraexchange.ie/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_32&products_id=64&osCsid=a559f6533a8cf3146d6c5f420af35254 so doubt they have dropped to the 300e bracket just quite yet.

you can get the D300 here for 300e but its body only, its 399 with kit lens - http://www.connscameras.ie/nikon-d3000/p-018208916566pd.html

have you looked at second hand cameras on www.adverts.ie ?

hbr

kceire wrote: »

.... D300 here for 300e but its body only, its 399 with kit lens...

The D300 is a high-end model. Were you thinking of the D3000?

Ellie25

HI All!!

Right Im looking to buy a new camera.... I dont want to spend more then €300 though.... I had a look at Nikon website and I like the sounds of the D3100 and D90 although I want more then 12megapixel... this is not going to be used for professional use i just want to have a good camera that I can get nice clear crisp images that I can print up and frame etc...

Im a total newbie to all of this so If you have a clue as to what to pickand maybe where il get it cheap id really appreciate it!!
Thanks All

The Snipe

12mpx is loads! My 1D is only only 8.2 and I print up past A3 with it like!

PCPhoto

firstly.... the bigger the megapixel's does not mean its a better camera....I was working as a full-time professional photographer with a 4megapixel camera (only a few years ago...Canon 1D mkI)....some press photographers at the time were working on the Kodak DCS

secondly - your knowledge of photography will be what makes the picture great.

your budget doesn't really open you up to a lot of options in terms of photography kit.

Depending on your knowledge of photography you could also consider a bridge camera (a compact camera with the setting of a DSLR) - Do you really need a DSLR ?

Do you understand the relationship between aperture/shutter speeds ? do you know what difference changing the ISO makes ?