Photography

[Bluffing024]

I have recently become intrested in photography. I am mainly wanting to take pictures of cars. I don't know if I should get a digital camera or a film camera. I seen a Cannon Rebel at Walmart for $200, and it was a film camera. I have a digital camera right now but it is junk (Vivitar 3.1MP). Is there anything I can do with this camera to take better pictures. Here is a link to another thread I started with pictures I took of my car. Thanks for any tips. I would love suggestions on if I should go digital or film and what camera to get. Tips on taking great pictures would be awesome as well. Thanks guys!!!


EDIT: Sorry, forgot the link. DOH!

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=653469

 

[BennyBlown2v]

I would go digital just to save money on film and developing costs. A good start is www.dpreview.com - it has TONS of camera reviews, articles, tips, etc. Also, for more product reviews you can checkout www.cnet.com, they always have pretty good reviews

 

[Bluffing024]

I don't wanna get anything too expensive because I don't have a ton of money and I am just starting out as well. Is something like a Canon PowerShot S3 IS going to be a really good camera that could take magazine worthy shots and be able to keep me satisfied when I start growing and learning more? Thanks

 

[#1922]

This should get ya started...

http://www.cobracountry.com/fototips/home.html


Good luck!!

 

[Susky]

That cobracountry link is pretty good. The key is good composition. Even the most expensive camera won't make up for bad lighting or a poorly planned shot.

 

[MineralMan]

That cobracountry link is pretty good. The key is good composition. Even the most expensive camera won't make up for bad lighting or a poorly planned shot.

Agree on both points. Read through that set of tips, those really do help out.

I would definetly go with a digital camera over a film camera. This gives you plenty of opportunity to practice (and mess up alot of pics) with posing, lighting, flash, etc. My first digital camera was an HP point & shoot that allowed a little bit of manual control. I took about 8,000 photos with that one in about 2 years. Now, I have a Canon Digital Rebel SLR camera. I've had it for right at 2 years now, and I'm up to almost 6,000 photos with that one. When I get to shooting my car (or any subject for that matter), I'm what I consider "click-happy".

http://www.mikuhl.net/corral/Zaino_Day_Night/index.html

For that photo shoot, I believe I took right at 250 photos.

 

[Bluffing024]

That cobracountry link is pretty good. The key is good composition. Even the most expensive camera won't make up for bad lighting or a poorly planned shot.

I totally agree with you. But a crappy camera can make a picture with all the right things going on turn out bad. I play pool and a cue isn't going to make a crappy player better, it is still a very important part of your game. A better analogy would probably be golf, clubs won't make you Tiger, but Tiger won't shoot with Wal-Mart clubs either, he wouldn't be as good.

So what do you guys think about the Canon PowerShot S3 IS?

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

If you can afford a digital SLR then go digital, if not don't waste your time trust me. The ability to change shutter speed and aperature is essential; especially with moving or close up shots. If you cant afford the D-SLR then just buy a film camera and develop your skills. If you take to the hobby then invest in a D-SLR so that you can see your pictures and re-shoot on loc assuming u have a lap top. Any point and shoot camera isnt worth your time if your looking to glorify any car.

 

[Bluffing024]

Is a Canon PowerShot S3 IS an SLR? It seems to have a lot of good reviews no bad ones that I can find. It is 400-500 dollars. Thanks

 

[BooWFO]

I just picked up the panasonic fz7. It is WAY more capable than I am. I read all the reviews I could find. I'd actaully suggest the opposite approach though get a good midrange point and shoot and get good at getting "the" shot. then move up.

 

[Bluffing024]

Is a Cannon PowerShot S3 IS an SLR camera?

 

[Unbrdld07]

I don't wanna get anything too expensive because I don't have a ton of money and I am just starting out as well. Is something like a Canon PowerShot S3 IS going to be a really good camera that could take magazine worthy shots and be able to keep me satisfied when I start growing and learning more? Thanks

I have a Nikon cool pix and I'll get my car photos in here in a few minutes. It's digital and takes awesome pics. Gonna be upgrading to a 5 or 6 megapixel by the end of the yaer.

 

[ocbaud]

Is a Cannon PowerShot S3 IS an SLR camera?

no


look at a canon rebel xt or a nikon d50 for entry level dslr's

i have a nikon d50 myself because i prefer nikon and already had nikon gear

 

[Unbrdld07]

My car pics

Here they are.

 

[scupking]

I have a canon S2 IS and it takes awesome pics. I would highly recomend the S2 or S3. Hear are some pics from my S2.

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If you want more, I can show you more of what the S2 can do.

 

[ocbaud]

why not?

here are some samples from my d50 with crappy 28-80mm lens

 

[csledd]

Canon Rebel XT (digital)

 

[Unbrdld07]

HEEHEE......SEE WHAT I STARTED!!!!!!!!

 

[ocbaud]

Canon Rebel XT (digital)

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nice pics, but ya got any to show him that dont have so much post processing? he doesnt sound like the type that will be doing it, and i dont want him to run out and buy a dslr and be pissed when his pics dont turn out like that :)

 

[Unbrdld07]

nice pics, but ya got any to show him that dont have so much post processing? he doesnt sound like the type that will be doing it, and i dont want him to run out and buy a dslr and be pissed when his pics dont turn out like that

Mine were cropped but NOT enhanced.