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Thread ID: 106357	2010-01-05 18:52:00	Finally got a dslr	jcr1 (893)	PC World Chat

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846079	2010-01-05 18:52:00	Well, after a year of dithering, "should I, shouldn't I", I bought an Olympus e620, from Harvey Norman's. I went there with the intention of at least, having a look at the Canon 1000D, which was on special, but the Olympus did more for me; better feel, a tad smaller, "image stabilisation" in the body etc (also more expensive). It has had some good reviews from; www.dpreview.com and so far I like it. I said to my son "I wonder how long it'll be before I get sick of lugging it and go back to my compact?". That seems to be the case with a few slr posts here. Time will tell, but at this stage I'm happy with it. They tried to sell me extended warranty. I've always thought it to be a bit of a "rip off".	jcr1 (893)
846080	2010-01-05 19:15:00	Congrats... I used to be a SLR man in the 35mm days and loved it!! An SLR opens you to a new world that is not attainable with a compact. Where possible, use a tripod Experiment Try all the features Be prepared to stretch the boundaries. Don't let the camera do the thinking for you. Most of all... remember that it is you that creates the photo. The camera just assists and then stores the image. Ken :drool:drool PS Do you have to take your battle helmet (avatar) off to use the camera??:lol::lol:	kenj (9738)
846081	2010-01-05 19:50:00	Wish I had a thinking camera.	Cicero (40)
846082	2010-01-05 19:59:00	PS Do you have to take your battle helmet (avatar) off to use the camera??:lol::lol: Nahh, bummer, can't use the view finder with the visor down:eek: They say, don't use "auto", if you can, then you get to understand the camera and what it'll do and that's exactly what I'm trying. So many features, so much to learn, but the images are so clear:cool:. The local camera club have invited me to join and I'll probably do just that.	jcr1 (893)
846083	2010-01-05 23:00:00	I'm curious as to what a DSLR can do that a non-DSLR cannot do? A family member recently bought a Panasonic FZ35 and with all its bells and whistles I can't see what advantage a DSLR would be. On the manual setting it appears to have all the control one would want plus it is threaded for adding extra lenses. It takes fantastic photos and as far as I can see the only limitation is the person behind it. Can someone enlighten me in plain English and in small sentences of less than 10 words? :confused:	FoxyMX (5)
846084	2010-01-05 23:11:00	I'm curious as to what a DSLR can do that a non-DSLR cannot do? I am a SLR user for some yrs . Film and digital and wanting to get into medium and large formats :) The benefit is able to swap lenses, the SLR a larger sensor so less noise esp at high ISO, with a larger sensor it does have more ability to selectively focus and blur areas, the smaller cams tend to have everything in focus . Having said that I have seen those who have photography credentials using a Canon G5 or the like . More than not a good picture for sale or exhibition is not technical quality but about art . It is light and the moment . I would rather have a small camera and shoot pictures in low light like dusk or dawn than SLR and take ordinary afternoon pictures . From a landscape/ cityscape point of view . For an SLR I would of thought Canon or Nikon would the choices given the range of lenses they do have and you can grow into them . The availability of the new and used markets .	Nomad (952)
846085	2010-01-05 23:20:00	Oh another impt thing. SLR are faster. Ideal for sports, or events, drama plays, journalism and weddings. They have more AF sensors so you can customise that to your needs, it does faster focus tracking and predictive tracking for moving subjects. The 35mm equiv. SLR system is maybe the most versatile format. Much more versatile than medium format (america's next top model) who are concerned with some medium movement but not erratic. Together very fast lenses like f/1.4 and even f/1.0 and f/0.95 they are ideal for low light shooting without flash that can be prohibited. Also with the limited areas in focus, limited depth of field can be artsy. You can also get teleconverters and very long lenses - wildlife and the like.	Nomad (952)
846086	2010-01-05 23:51:00	Great fun! :) Lots of fun, a great way to spend money... You start to see the world in a whole new way - seriously! Very satisfying - lots of highs and lows as you either 'get the shot', or would have done better if you 'had only' done this.	R.M. (561)
846087	2010-01-06 01:24:00	Great fun! :) Lots of fun, a great way to spend money... You start to see the world in a whole new way - seriously! Very satisfying - lots of highs and lows as you either 'get the shot', or would have done better if you 'had only' done this. Probably sums it up for me. The seeing the world in a different way especially. You really have to have a play with one, and look through the viewfinder 'cos what you see is what you get. Magnificent!! I hate looking at a digital screen on a compact unless it is on a tripod. Possible camera shake for one, and not the same feeling as a viewfinder. Hobbyist photographers will understand what I am saying. SLR cameras tend to make you think of the photo as opposed to campact point and shoot. Not putting down compacts, that is all I have now. They can take some pretty good shots. Please remember, my 35mm SLR, 6x6cm and 6x7cm format days were were in the film era, not digital. Ken	kenj (9738)
846088	2010-01-07 04:52:00	I'm curious as to what a DSLR can do that a non-DSLR cannot do? Can someone enlighten me in plain English and in small sentences of less than 10 words? :confused: Only the first is a largish image, Though even that is just a crop. www.imagef1.net.nz www.imagef1.net.nz www.imagef1.net.nz www.imagef1.net.nz	Metla (12)
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