I am just getting back into photography picked up a 350D got a feel for it. Then got a T3i man it took great pictures Then I made a mistake of using a 60D it just felt sooo good the weight the body felt different. I have a 30D that feels better than the T3i. After doing some research I plan to get a 50D and will use the T3i for video. 50D specs are similar but they are not equal cameras Question is am I wrong?
I would not use a regular dSLR for its video capabilities. If you want quality video, get an actual video camera. That said, if you need a solid comparison, check DPreview.com - you'll get thoroughly researched information there.
Aside from post editing, what IS the difference of HOW light is processed in film/digital cameras?
I believe I was mentioning that and how film cameras see light differently than digital. NOT that light is DIFFERENT! If you were a photon called Golden light, and you had the choice to enter the lens of a film camera or a digital camera, which camera lens would you enter into? Would you agree that a digital camera can do more with light than a film camera? There is the difference & light still remains light! Would you agree that RAW/METADATA is far more useful than a negative film strip? Darkrooms are archaic. Are you getting my point, OR do you still want to argue that I claimed Light is different with film cameras? Is it conceptual semantics you are having a problem with? I shot film for years and when Digital came along I was so relieved at how much more I could do with it. I do not have to guess anymore I have a histogram. I can do what Film cameras cannot do like; see a playback, delete shot, have more than 36 shots to work with, etc.... I learned a lot from shooting in Manual on film cameras as well as knowing LIGHT, that made the transition easy for me. Don't think for a minute that I am a new bee to photography. I was mentored by a professional photographer, not in a classroom. I worked in the field along side him for years. MY knowledge of photography is grounded in practical practice. I wonder if your persistence is more about your need to prove your point even though it is skewed.
Trying to learn how to use my new camera
Yes I have read the manual and I have the dvd as well. I amhaving trouble learning how to change the ISO and the diometer? (sp) to sharpen photos. the zoom lens (75 to 300) is on the heavy side and the T5 doesn't have auto stabilization like the t3i (I have that one too). So how do I know how high or low to set the ISO? I am using auto now but I would like to use my own judgment. I am also shooting in both raw and L. I have better luck editing the raw photos. Does flicker allow for photo editing?
Yes I know how to change the ISO - check and solid there. I will pick up the book sounds super helpful thank you. You are correct it was diopeter adjustment..i knew i wasn't correct when I typed it, my apologies. Going from a macro lens to the larger lens is an adjustment, I am probably being a wuss-puss.
Example: I took 3 shots of the moon last nite, all 3 were blurry had they not been blurry I think they would have been nice shots....my iso was high i think the shots were blurry because I wasn't still enough even leaning against my house and holding my breath. The moon being the focal point was blurry not the clouds surrounding the moon. The Iso was high and the shutter speed was "slow" so I am guessing I moved be fore the image was really captured.
I have been using picassa and I like it, I am trying o learn the histograms adjustments at the bottom of the screen. the birds in my yard right now are my test subjects poor little guys. This is a new hobby for me and any feedback is welcome and appreciated.
Yes I know how to change the ISO - check and solid there. I will pick up the book sounds super helpful thank you. You are correct it was diopeter adjustment..i knew i wasn't correct when I typed it, my apologies. Going from a macro lens to the larger lens is an adjustment, I am probably being a wuss-puss.
Example: I took 3 shots of the moon last nite, all 3 were blurry had they not been blurry I think they would have been nice shots....my iso was high i think the shots were blurry because I wasn't still enough even leaning against my house and holding my breath. The moon being the focal point was blurry not the clouds surrounding the moon. The Iso was high and the shutter speed was "slow" so I am guessing I moved be fore the image was really captured.
I have been using picassa and I like it, I am trying o learn the histograms adjustments at the bottom of the screen. the birds in my yard right now are my test subjects poor little guys. This is a new hobby for me and any feedback is welcome and appreciated.
Invitation Etiquette
I'm a little bored so I thought I'd post this question I have. My husband has a single male friend. They fish together and that is fine with me. But on two occasions this friend has hosted a BBQ at his brothers home, where all of his family, kids, grandma etc. have been invited. But this friend doesn't extend the invitation to me and our son.
The one that bugged the most was the Super Bowl Party. My husband is a huge fan and me, not so much...but I was in to it this time. His friend invites him to this all family get together and when my husband asked if me and our son could come too, he was told "There isn't enough room"
Now don't get me wrong...the question really isn't about this specific incident. My question is, as a married couple, should we accept invitations that don't include the our spouse? In general, I don't want to go to sporting events, or fishing with the guys. But it is nice to be asked and then have the opportunity to decline.
The friend has been over for parties etc at our house, but has never brought the "girlfriend" (I'm not convinced he has one, but that's just me.) Where I get hung up is expecting everyone to behave like I would. And the reality is they don't. And the fact that they don't is really more my problem than theirs.
My husband has a higher tolerance for idiots than I do and maybe he thinks his friend will annoy me. And to be honest, I don't need or want to be involved with my Husband and his friends, all the time. I told my husband how I felt about the Super Bowl party and he chose to stay home. But I gave in during the last quarter and told him to go. Bonding over a sporting event is something that I don't understand. The hubs said it is more fun to watch it with like minded people.
Him going to the party wasn't the problem. Not being invited was. It's a specific example of a broader question.
Moving in and out of the sun while photographing events
Light does not change it's behavior with film or digital. Light is light. You just need to learn how to see it and modify it to your needs for your event. We have been gifted with one real light...the sun...our job as good photographers is to emulate that light and make proper images using the tools at hand to do that.
You might want to try shooting in shutter priority, as this will shift your aperture to compensate for the changes in light as well as capture movements. If you have a stationary subject and the sun changes due to a cloud, then I would suggest using aperture priority. Shooting in the shade during the event is yet another suggestion. I shoot youngsters as well as special needs children and I made up a large sheet of cartoon characters that fit around my lens. This way they are looking directly into the lens. I can hide behind the sheet of cardboard so its less intimidating. I also am positioned away from the camera by use of a WIFI device connected to the output of my camera that can be viewed on my iPAD.
I also make it a point to sit with the special needs and very young children before the shoot so the can be familiar with me. Cameras and photographers can scare the little ones.
I don't think there was anything stationary about the child subject he was taking. It was stated in his original post a week or so ago, and evident in this post that he would have to keep up with a mobile child. so switching to aperture priority from shutter priority for a moving cloud may be insufficient. He is point the camera in and out of shade and sun. Also, a stationary camera with a remote is also not an option for this type of event photography.
You might want to try shooting in shutter priority, as this will shift your aperture to compensate for the changes in light as well as capture movements. If you have a stationary subject and the sun changes due to a cloud, then I would suggest using aperture priority. Shooting in the shade during the event is yet another suggestion. I shoot youngsters as well as special needs children and I made up a large sheet of cartoon characters that fit around my lens. This way they are looking directly into the lens. I can hide behind the sheet of cardboard so its less intimidating. I also am positioned away from the camera by use of a WIFI device connected to the output of my camera that can be viewed on my iPAD.
I also make it a point to sit with the special needs and very young children before the shoot so the can be familiar with me. Cameras and photographers can scare the little ones.
I don't think there was anything stationary about the child subject he was taking. It was stated in his original post a week or so ago, and evident in this post that he would have to keep up with a mobile child. so switching to aperture priority from shutter priority for a moving cloud may be insufficient. He is point the camera in and out of shade and sun. Also, a stationary camera with a remote is also not an option for this type of event photography.
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Wedding Dress Solutions
My daughter and I just went to this event a week ago. Its a fundraiser and all dresses are donated for a cause . Every dress is P6,000. Depending on your wedding date, its not too late for you to participate in the next dash. they mentioned that another event would be coming up~ I think September, but don't quote me. I don't remember when, so you will have to check online. I'll ask my daughter about the link for info about the event and repost for u, but google "Manila dress dash" & see what you come up with. They are used dresses, stained at the hem , possible stains here and there, slight wear and tear, but fixable.
Sarah ended up getting an glamorous designer Valentino cream dress ( retails for $2000+), needing only a dry-cleaning. She got lucky. The dress fits perfectly ~ no need for alterations and no flaws to repair from use. The cleaning was P3,000. Just and few pointers if you participate. The event started @ 7am. We got there @ 6 & there was quite a line. The gals @ the front were there from 1am. Thats crazy , but if you want the pick of the litter, thats what it takes.
We were lucky, the dress Sarah picked was not a typical "poofy, princess" dress. It was a sleek, , no frills, classic style, and we found it @ the end of the event. It looks more cocktail dress style, so I think it wasn't popular. But we didn't know we were going to be that lucky, and the type of dress she was originally looking for may have been scooped up by early birds. If we had it to do over, I would suggest getting there @ 3 - 4am. Even if you go this route, and u find a dress @ this event, I think it would be smart 2 figure in cleaning and alteration cost.
I really don't see how you could get under P5,000 for a dress, going this route, unless u how a seamstress that can help you out for free. And I think this is as good as it gets ~ there were 800 dresses, so lots to choose from. Ill get back to you with a link about the dash.
Sarah ended up getting an glamorous designer Valentino cream dress ( retails for $2000+), needing only a dry-cleaning. She got lucky. The dress fits perfectly ~ no need for alterations and no flaws to repair from use. The cleaning was P3,000. Just and few pointers if you participate. The event started @ 7am. We got there @ 6 & there was quite a line. The gals @ the front were there from 1am. Thats crazy , but if you want the pick of the litter, thats what it takes.
We were lucky, the dress Sarah picked was not a typical "poofy, princess" dress. It was a sleek, , no frills, classic style, and we found it @ the end of the event. It looks more cocktail dress style, so I think it wasn't popular. But we didn't know we were going to be that lucky, and the type of dress she was originally looking for may have been scooped up by early birds. If we had it to do over, I would suggest getting there @ 3 - 4am. Even if you go this route, and u find a dress @ this event, I think it would be smart 2 figure in cleaning and alteration cost.
I really don't see how you could get under P5,000 for a dress, going this route, unless u how a seamstress that can help you out for free. And I think this is as good as it gets ~ there were 800 dresses, so lots to choose from. Ill get back to you with a link about the dash.
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Is There Demand for a Wedding Toast Seminar?
I'm doing a bit of market research to see if there's demand for a paid, half or full day seminar that teaches how to write and deliver a terrific wedding toast.
My thought is that many people are nervous or terrified about delivering a speech.
Half the seminar would focus on creating content for the speech (what to say), and the other half would focus on delivery (how to say it successfully, while managing nerves)
What do you think?
Would a half day or full day be better?
Or what about two or three evening meetings, each a week apart, so people can practice and get experience delivering in front of an audience?
If money's not a problem, should the bride or groom pay for this?
What else? All feedback is appreciated.
I never thought someone might be offended if bride & groom offered to pay for a seminar on giving a speech like this.
I thought of it only in a positive light as being helpful, but obviously that's not always gong to be how others see it.
Technology is making it easier for event planners
1. - everyone has access to top level technology. Anyone can get an HD camera and most people have that. So that part of the value is gone.
2 - the entire world is images and people are so used to watching reality TV, and stupid stuff on Youtube, that the line is blurred between professional and ameteur.
3 - the new generation - does't actually know the difference.
The other issue I think is that this may just be a business issue for you. You clearly have been doing this for years, right? I mean if you "remember" when VHS camcorders came out. So you are a more seasoned pro. Well, business has also changed and so has pricing. There are lots of new things one need to do to keep up with business and customers needs, desires and being innovative, just keeping up with the technology is not enough. So you have to always stay on the pulse and offer new things. Just handing someone a DVD, well, there is so much more than you can do.
What you are talking about it true in the sense you can get more from motion picture these days, but nearly anyone can do it with somewhat decent results.
Plus the other main factor is that everyones entire life is already in images everywhere. Years ago, everyone didn't have a digital camera, everyone didn't have photos of them being posted on the internet on FB everyday, so there was a time when videos were actually really unique and special. Now people upload videos of themselves and their friends all the time. So you aren't selling anything unique anymore like perhaps 20 years ago.
2 - the entire world is images and people are so used to watching reality TV, and stupid stuff on Youtube, that the line is blurred between professional and ameteur.
3 - the new generation - does't actually know the difference.
The other issue I think is that this may just be a business issue for you. You clearly have been doing this for years, right? I mean if you "remember" when VHS camcorders came out. So you are a more seasoned pro. Well, business has also changed and so has pricing. There are lots of new things one need to do to keep up with business and customers needs, desires and being innovative, just keeping up with the technology is not enough. So you have to always stay on the pulse and offer new things. Just handing someone a DVD, well, there is so much more than you can do.
What you are talking about it true in the sense you can get more from motion picture these days, but nearly anyone can do it with somewhat decent results.
Plus the other main factor is that everyones entire life is already in images everywhere. Years ago, everyone didn't have a digital camera, everyone didn't have photos of them being posted on the internet on FB everyday, so there was a time when videos were actually really unique and special. Now people upload videos of themselves and their friends all the time. So you aren't selling anything unique anymore like perhaps 20 years ago.
Day Of Event Coordinators are Extremely helpful in countless ways
All of us have very different needs and wants. However, for example if you are a wedding officiant, how can you be in two or three places at one time? How can you perform your services as an officiant while - at the same time - coordinating the venue set up, and problem solve for the following reception? If, for example, the band has not showed up, as a wedding planner your services are needed to find out where they are. You cannot do this while officiating a wedding IMO.
Couples don't hire planners because they don't believe they can afford them, because they don't know or understand the advantages to hiring one, and/or because they don't want to.
Not every wedding needs a planner. Not every bride would work well with a planner. But if the planner knows their stuff and is well educated and has a great networking base... they can provide helpful services to all types of brides in all types of budgets.
As far as costs are concerned... I would agree that there are planners out there that charge a large amount. With that said, there are others who do not. For my clients I can almost guarantee that my assistance will save them right around what my services cost.
A 50mm lens is considered "normal" for shooting events
A 50mm lens on 35mm film or a full frame DSLR is considered "normal" during event photography.
"Normal" meaning it approximately covers the primary area of your vision, excluding your peripheral vision. That lens gives about 45 degrees diagonal coverage.
However, since most venues are only about 1/2 degree wide, that would only give you about 80 pixels on a 24 MP image. Starting to appreciate how good your eye is yet?
Someone was kind enough to share details about the photo in a discussion in an photography website I sometimes visit. He used a 600mm lens on a Canon crop-frame DSLR. Equivalent to 960mm on a full-frame body. An expensive setup but takes truly extraordinary photos.
Not only did he have the focal length to make the stage really appear big, but what really makes it an awesome photo is he didn't leave it just the target. He frames it against those details to make a complete scene. It's a good lesson in composition.
You can use framing to make a photo of the event venue much more interesting even if you don't have enough zoom to fill the picture with it.
To Gift or Not to Gift
I'd like to share a dilemma one of our clients recently had:
"I got married 3 years ago and one of my friends and her boyfriend who were invited to our wedding didn't give us a gift or card. That's fine, I understand that "gifts aren't required" and just sent them a thank you card for attending.
Now, 3 years later, the same couple is getting married and we're invited. Should we give them a gift? Usually I wouldn't question giving a wedding gift as I always do at a wedding, but for some reason, I feel like I shouldn't feel obligated to since we didn't even get a card from them for our wedding. What would you do?"
I have seen this kind of thing impact friendships over the course of time. It is kinda nuts the way the importance the keeping up of appearances is measured.
At it's core, we are friends with people because we do get something back from our relationship with them. We are rewarded with something. It could be that the person is funny or seems to be positive, they could be a person who's always 'there' in a pinch, something we admire. We internally assign the level of that connection, it can vary with time and even be broken, especially when it comes to unmet expectations. A friend who 'fails' at these times is failing to meet OUR OWN internal hierarchy, not theirs. It's a real shame too when material things take the place of other qualities that over the course of time greatly outweigh a card or gift.
Truly those are easy gestures for some who can safely make a grand statement but when a true test of character comes up, they bail because it would put their appearance on the line. If you measure a friendship from a singular act so minor as a card or gift, you SHOULD reevaluate the friendship. Ask yourself this, WHY is that person a friend? Why? Base your decision on that not what the expectation they failed to meet. Were they their in a time of crisis? Did they help you? Did they give when it MATTERED and not expected? Even if it's that they've just always been nice and you've enjoyed their company, THAT gift stays with you, THAT uplifts your life..their presence made your life better.
Now extend that to YOUR wedding, YOUR party that you set up...granted with consideration for others but YOUR day right? To make a cheesy comparison, a person who gave you salad forks and a card you'll acknowledge but a person you invited because they made your life better and failed to give that drops?
Disappointment is understandable, even somewhat unavoidable when an expectation YOU set isn't met but to assign intent and emotions to another person because of it is wrong. It is NOT a measure of how much THEY care, its a measure of YOU and HOW you care.
I'd bet a ton of salad forks get outdone by ONE moment of friendship over time.
"I got married 3 years ago and one of my friends and her boyfriend who were invited to our wedding didn't give us a gift or card. That's fine, I understand that "gifts aren't required" and just sent them a thank you card for attending.
Now, 3 years later, the same couple is getting married and we're invited. Should we give them a gift? Usually I wouldn't question giving a wedding gift as I always do at a wedding, but for some reason, I feel like I shouldn't feel obligated to since we didn't even get a card from them for our wedding. What would you do?"
I have seen this kind of thing impact friendships over the course of time. It is kinda nuts the way the importance the keeping up of appearances is measured.
At it's core, we are friends with people because we do get something back from our relationship with them. We are rewarded with something. It could be that the person is funny or seems to be positive, they could be a person who's always 'there' in a pinch, something we admire. We internally assign the level of that connection, it can vary with time and even be broken, especially when it comes to unmet expectations. A friend who 'fails' at these times is failing to meet OUR OWN internal hierarchy, not theirs. It's a real shame too when material things take the place of other qualities that over the course of time greatly outweigh a card or gift.
Truly those are easy gestures for some who can safely make a grand statement but when a true test of character comes up, they bail because it would put their appearance on the line. If you measure a friendship from a singular act so minor as a card or gift, you SHOULD reevaluate the friendship. Ask yourself this, WHY is that person a friend? Why? Base your decision on that not what the expectation they failed to meet. Were they their in a time of crisis? Did they help you? Did they give when it MATTERED and not expected? Even if it's that they've just always been nice and you've enjoyed their company, THAT gift stays with you, THAT uplifts your life..their presence made your life better.
Now extend that to YOUR wedding, YOUR party that you set up...granted with consideration for others but YOUR day right? To make a cheesy comparison, a person who gave you salad forks and a card you'll acknowledge but a person you invited because they made your life better and failed to give that drops?
Disappointment is understandable, even somewhat unavoidable when an expectation YOU set isn't met but to assign intent and emotions to another person because of it is wrong. It is NOT a measure of how much THEY care, its a measure of YOU and HOW you care.
I'd bet a ton of salad forks get outdone by ONE moment of friendship over time.
Post Processing of Event Photos
There was an article in American Photography a few years ago debating the "pure" form of photography vs. the more "modern digital" art. The purists proposed that the skill in taking the photograph well in the first place; where no post processing of individual sections just re-sizing, cropping and overall image processing changes to the entire photo as a whole should be allowed in shows and contests. Another side was that any image where only a part of an image is adjusted because of an error of some type should have a separate classification indicating that type of modification. Not judging, just looking for peoples perspectives.
As someone who spent a lot of time working with transparencies, film, and prints, and relatively new to digital, i'm still working out my relationship to the e-medium.
I was trying to draw distinctions between the level and kinds of "processing" that most people would feel is appropriate to work that has different purposes, markets, or audiences, so i would not use overly broad terms like "true photography."
For better or worse, i think most people's notion of how a photograph "should" look has been mostly formed by the long period in which film-based technology was the primary means of image making. I think that's still the standard by which a photograph is viewed.
But, again, depending on the venue, there are different levels of acceptance of "manipulation." Documentary photography had, perhaps, more of a requirement to look "real," whereas "fine art" photographers, or commercial illustrative photographers had more license to take images in directions apart from "straight" documentation.
But even in photojournalism, the photographer can make choices in lens selection, framing, viewpoint, exposure, etc. to emphasize some particular aspect of a scene, even for a "straight" photograph.
People now grumble about "overcooked" processing and HDR, but this is really just the modern equivalent of burning a print too heavily burnt or dodged.
I think that when the techniques applied to an image—all through the process of making the image—serve the intent of the photographer and the integrity of the image, then it's valid. When something is done randomly, or excessively, or just for it's own sake without regard to the overall concept of the image, then it's just so much random visual noise, much like a musician playing notes randomly too loud in an orchestra.
As someone who spent a lot of time working with transparencies, film, and prints, and relatively new to digital, i'm still working out my relationship to the e-medium.
I was trying to draw distinctions between the level and kinds of "processing" that most people would feel is appropriate to work that has different purposes, markets, or audiences, so i would not use overly broad terms like "true photography."
For better or worse, i think most people's notion of how a photograph "should" look has been mostly formed by the long period in which film-based technology was the primary means of image making. I think that's still the standard by which a photograph is viewed.
But, again, depending on the venue, there are different levels of acceptance of "manipulation." Documentary photography had, perhaps, more of a requirement to look "real," whereas "fine art" photographers, or commercial illustrative photographers had more license to take images in directions apart from "straight" documentation.
But even in photojournalism, the photographer can make choices in lens selection, framing, viewpoint, exposure, etc. to emphasize some particular aspect of a scene, even for a "straight" photograph.
People now grumble about "overcooked" processing and HDR, but this is really just the modern equivalent of burning a print too heavily burnt or dodged.
I think that when the techniques applied to an image—all through the process of making the image—serve the intent of the photographer and the integrity of the image, then it's valid. When something is done randomly, or excessively, or just for it's own sake without regard to the overall concept of the image, then it's just so much random visual noise, much like a musician playing notes randomly too loud in an orchestra.
The Wedding Planner
Selecting vendors can be a hit, or miss situation. I highly recommend highering a wedding planner first. If they're good, they'll take the time to get to know you, your personality and style. Planners typically have relationships with multiple vendors in the wedding industry. They'll be able to refer some that will be within your budget and complement your style.
So, your first move is to hire a planner. Make sure that your personalities mesh, you get a great vibe from them and they understand your vision. This person will be your closet friend throughout the planning process and on your special day, as well as the liaison to all of your vendors.
So, your first move is to hire a planner. Make sure that your personalities mesh, you get a great vibe from them and they understand your vision. This person will be your closet friend throughout the planning process and on your special day, as well as the liaison to all of your vendors.
Questions about family rules
After years of having my daughters left out of family get-together's with their female cousins I brought it to my sister in laws attention that my kids didn't feel like part of the family. They have tried over the last several years to try to include my kids but honestly my girls want no part of it, and I barely know my nieces. Now they are all older and this last weekend there was a wedding shower. I sent several gifts but did not attend.
I am very busy with 5 kids of my own ranging from 4 - 20 years and always have 6 - 9 kids at my house. I have no time for myself let alone for someone who purposely moved over an hour away to put distance between her family and her siblings. I did my shopping at the last minute and instead of buying one expensive gift I purchased several inexpensive gifts and sent them with another relative, opting out of traveling for the day. When I saw the other relative later I was chided several times for purchasing more than one gift and not attending. I cant help being a realist. I have helped many kids get there first apartment and I know this kid was going to end up with a $100 coffee pot and no cup to drink it out of so why the big deal over multiple gifts and not attending?
As for the shower thing, I would just forget about it. I can maybe see how sending the gift with someone else as opposed to mailing it could send a slightly off message. Clearly you have kids and barely have time, but maybe they felt like you didn't feel it was important. To them it probably was important. Everyone sees these things differently. Also, if you were the one that's been asking for more inclusion, I guess I am not understanding why you aren't taking them up on things.
And not all family has to live 10 minutes from one another. It's perfectly normal that family members live within a few hours from one another. Jobs, schools, work, it's all a factor in where one lives.
I am very busy with 5 kids of my own ranging from 4 - 20 years and always have 6 - 9 kids at my house. I have no time for myself let alone for someone who purposely moved over an hour away to put distance between her family and her siblings. I did my shopping at the last minute and instead of buying one expensive gift I purchased several inexpensive gifts and sent them with another relative, opting out of traveling for the day. When I saw the other relative later I was chided several times for purchasing more than one gift and not attending. I cant help being a realist. I have helped many kids get there first apartment and I know this kid was going to end up with a $100 coffee pot and no cup to drink it out of so why the big deal over multiple gifts and not attending?
As for the shower thing, I would just forget about it. I can maybe see how sending the gift with someone else as opposed to mailing it could send a slightly off message. Clearly you have kids and barely have time, but maybe they felt like you didn't feel it was important. To them it probably was important. Everyone sees these things differently. Also, if you were the one that's been asking for more inclusion, I guess I am not understanding why you aren't taking them up on things.
And not all family has to live 10 minutes from one another. It's perfectly normal that family members live within a few hours from one another. Jobs, schools, work, it's all a factor in where one lives.
Another question about lenses
So the canon loyalty program only has certain refurbished lenses in stock. My SIL in buying today, so I am hoping I get an answer to this question quickly (please?)
Again, I'm shooting on a T3 crop body. I was looking for a shorter ranged lens a prime.
They only have these lenses
10-22 f 3.5
17-40 f4
24-105 f4
28-135 3.5
These lenses are available refurbished and at a discount ranging from 20-30% depending on the lens. I am debating the 17-40 and the 10-22. I hear the 17-40 isn't THAT great on a crop body. The 10-22 is an efs lens so I'm leaning more towards this one but wanted to get a second opinion (or two or three!)
10-22 f 3.5 is a very good lens for only a crop sensor body. It's extremely wide angle, good for certain shots, but definitely not a general purpose lens. It will give some great creative abilities -- perspectives you simply cannot get with other lenses.
17-40 f4 is a well-build 'L' lens, which works as a nice GP lens for crop sensors, and a wide angle for full-frame. The image is good, and the price is very good. I do not own one, but have considered buying one.
24-105 f4 is another well-built 'L' lens, which has decent image, although a bit of distortion at the wide end. I use this a lot on a full-frame camera, but it's not as wide as I like on a crop.
28-135 3.5 is a very inexpensive lens with decent image quality. Build quality isn't as good, although it will give better images than your existing 18-200. It is rather long for a crop body, so don't expect to shoot indoors unless it's a close-up. These are often available used for $250.
Of those, I would suggest going with the 10-22 just to give you some great options to go with your existing lens selection. If you like prime lenses, this will still make you happy... throw in a 30mm at some point, and you'll have all the important ranges for general photography using just your primes and this.
Again, I'm shooting on a T3 crop body. I was looking for a shorter ranged lens a prime.
They only have these lenses
10-22 f 3.5
17-40 f4
24-105 f4
28-135 3.5
These lenses are available refurbished and at a discount ranging from 20-30% depending on the lens. I am debating the 17-40 and the 10-22. I hear the 17-40 isn't THAT great on a crop body. The 10-22 is an efs lens so I'm leaning more towards this one but wanted to get a second opinion (or two or three!)
10-22 f 3.5 is a very good lens for only a crop sensor body. It's extremely wide angle, good for certain shots, but definitely not a general purpose lens. It will give some great creative abilities -- perspectives you simply cannot get with other lenses.
17-40 f4 is a well-build 'L' lens, which works as a nice GP lens for crop sensors, and a wide angle for full-frame. The image is good, and the price is very good. I do not own one, but have considered buying one.
24-105 f4 is another well-built 'L' lens, which has decent image, although a bit of distortion at the wide end. I use this a lot on a full-frame camera, but it's not as wide as I like on a crop.
28-135 3.5 is a very inexpensive lens with decent image quality. Build quality isn't as good, although it will give better images than your existing 18-200. It is rather long for a crop body, so don't expect to shoot indoors unless it's a close-up. These are often available used for $250.
Of those, I would suggest going with the 10-22 just to give you some great options to go with your existing lens selection. If you like prime lenses, this will still make you happy... throw in a 30mm at some point, and you'll have all the important ranges for general photography using just your primes and this.
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