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[Stephen]

Megapixels arent everything, especially these days. an 8mp DSLR will have a much better shot then a cheap 12mp P&S. Glass, sensor, processing, etc have just as much if not more of an effect on image.


And, lets be honest, most pics posted here are maybe 1000px by 800px ish, which doesnt require a ton of resolution

[Withers]

Yeah don't worry about megapixels as much. If you're looking at DSLRs, you can't go wrong. The quality of photos that any of them produce will be more than sufficient for pictures up to desktop background size.

[Buratino]

Ok, thanks for the answers guys!

[Buratino]

Another question, and yes I do know about google and use it, but I would like answers from people that are more trustworthy. I looked at different lens options and how they affect a photo, there's this one website I looked at that shows this: http://www.ackadia.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=397
My question is; what would be the BEST lens to cover a big range of subjects, from macro to landscape?

[chino]

Another question, and yes I do know about google and use it, but I would like answers from people that are more trustworthy. I looked at different lens options and how they affect a photo, there's this one website I looked at that shows this: http://www.ackadia.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=397
My question is; what would be the BEST lens to cover a big range of subjects, from macro to landscape?

what camera do you have? landscape = wide angle, and macro = zoom..

[Buratino]

what camera do you have? landscape = wide angle, and macro = zoom..

well, i'm going through with buying a Canon EOS Rebel Xs, that comes in a kit with 18-55mm lens. so, what am i going to be able to do with this lens? sorry for the newbness.

[Withers]

The kit lens is a good starting lens, but you'll find that it doesn't have enough reach for wildlife/macro or be quite wide enough for automotive/landscape. It's a good lens to get to know the camera with though, and it'll work fairly well for automotive photography.

[Buratino]

I see, that's kinda got me bummed, but I'll try and make the best of it. Thank you for the info, it's been truly helpful.

[Kielan]

Thoughts on getting a T2i or a 50D? I really won't use the video feature on the T2i, and I know the differences in FPS will cause debate. But what I am concerned with is the over all quality not the FPS or AutoFocus, I know the differences in that area. Does any one have both or used both that can provide input on this?

[Withers]

I see, that's kinda got me bummed, but I'll try and make the best of it. Thank you for the info, it's been truly helpful.

There's nothing to be bummed about, the kit lens only costs about $100 new, so the vast majority of the money you spend on the kit is on the body anyway. I know a lot of people who shoot with the kit lens and have great luck with it.

[chino]

Ok, I have a new question, how many megapixels are necessary for the kind of good quality shots that I see from the pro's on here?

And I've heard that the best beginner camera is a d70 or xsi, if i get one of those i would just have to worry about my skills and not the actual picture quality right?

Thanks

mega pixels dont matter.. hell the ladies at the olan mills use a 5mp olympus to do their portraits. i say get something above 8mp.. what matters the most is the glass you use

[Buratino]

VicSkimmr-There's nothing to be bummed about, the kit lens only costs about $100 new, so the vast majority of the money you spend on the kit is on the body anyway. I know a lot of people who shoot with the kit lens and have great luck with it.

chino-mega pixels dont matter.. hell the ladies at the olan mills use a 5mp olympus to do their portraits. i say get something above 8mp.. what matters the most is the glass you use

Awesome, thanks! That makes me feel much better about the whole deal. Now I can't wait to get my hands on it to try it out. Thanks!

[evilchargerfan]

about to buy a dslr! super excited. how do you pros feel about nikon vs canon?

(my apologies if this has been covered already)

[NYNCTC]

simplest thing is to go to a camera store and hold them both, play with them and see which one you like more. i have canon, but have been using canon for a long time and felt more confortable. also, my good friend has canon and a slew of L lenses so i wanted to borrow haha.

[Withers]

I'm far from a pro, but I can confidently tell you that it doesn't make a damn bit of difference which brand you choose. Both have a great selection of lenses and bodies.

If you choose Nikon I would try to find a body that has the auto-focus motor inside it, otherwise you'll be limited as to which lenses you can buy and still use auto focus.