Silly question number one. When your finished with your camera for the day, do you need to take the lens off, or can you just leave it attached ?
Al
We had a look at a few DSLR's and the other half was quite worried by the complexity of what you can do, so I am looking at a bridge camera to act as a stepping stone for us to move onto a DSLR in a year or two's time.
The thought of having to change lenses was the nail in the coffin for the DSLR idea, and seeing as this is going to be a camera for both of us to use, I have to get something that she will be happy using.
just stick it in auto, thats what the wife does with mine.
She knows there's **** loads of buttons that she doesnt know how to use, but she puts it on full auto, does a half press of the shutter to focus, then a full press to take the photo, and the D-SLR takes excellent photos despite the fact its on auto settings.
You see the yummy mummy types out at places like Alton Towers, Legoland etc.. all without a clue how to use their cameras, shooting in full auto using expensive EOS 5Ds etc... She wont be the only one doing it.
Get a how to use your camera book, follow the instructions/lessons and you will learn how to take a good photo.
Don't stick it in auto and hope - learn to use to tool, otherwise you Amy as well not have bothered with a dslr.
women dont do want to do that !
The whole issue was how easy it will be for his wife to use. my point was that he can learn how to use the camera properly, but his wife can just stick it in auto and it will still take good pics !
Looking through some other threads I have made a short list of 'things to get', does this look correct?
- A Screen protector @ Got a GGS 1000D one today!
- A Bag (ordered a Lowepro Rezo 160 - should arrive tomorrow)
- A UV lens filter / protector
- A small tripod, looking at a Gorillapod - any good ?
- Another Battery
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS Zoom Lens (Not yet though)
Al
Looking through some other threads I have made a short list of 'things to get', does this look correct?
- A Screen protector @ Got a GGS 1000D one today!
- A Bag (ordered a Lowepro Rezo 160 - should arrive tomorrow)
- A UV lens filter / protector
- A small tripod, looking at a Gorillapod - any good ?
- Another Battery
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS Zoom Lens (Not yet though)
Al
Sounds good, if you're looking to use the tripod for long exposure stuff then you might want to get some sort of remote control. I've just bought a Yongnuo remote control for my Nikon for less then a fiver from ebay. I'd image there's something in a similar price range for Canon.
I would skip the UV filter - unnecessary when shooting digital and another piece of glass between the front lens element and the shot will not enhance the overall result. Instead, get a lens hood for the lens and leave it on all the time when shooting and this can directly improve photos.
Rather than using the generic Jessops brand blower and cloth etc (that you have pictured) I'd spend a few extra quid on a decent air blower, such as a Giottos Rocket, and a good quality lens cloth.
Spudz lens cloth, came highly recommended on here, great great little thing