Why are my photos not crisp?
I own a T3i with the kit lens. I have experimented a lot with different settings and modes but I am not so knowledgeable and I feel like I have wasted many good shots that could have looked amazing, if...
View ArticleWhy don't camera manufacturers offer pro bodies and pro lenses as a kit?
Why do camera manufacturers (Canon, for the sake of argument) not offer multiple types of “kits”? For example: 5d mkIII + 24-105 for $$ 5d mkIII + 24-70 F4L for $$ + $$ 5d mkIII + 24-70 f2.8 for $$ +...
View ArticleHow much additional light does an f2.8 really let in?
I currently have the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens that came with my D3100, but I am looking for something that will let more light in among the entire focal range. I have been eyeing the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8...
View ArticleAs a photography beginner, should I spend more on a lens or settle for a low...
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View ArticleWhat advantages does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm III have over the IS II version?
I was wondering if the Canon EF-S 18-55mm III lens had any advantages above the EF-S 18-55mm IS II, which has image stabilizing. The III seems to be a newer version, but hasn’t got stabilizing. Will...
View ArticleWhat is a good approach to photographing the Northern Lights with a Canon 60D...
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View ArticleWould I get more benefit from buying a new lens to go with a new camera body?
Our family has had a Nikon D70 for years that has seen many holidays and produced lots of good photos. The camera is getting a bit old and unreliable at times, with occasional card issues, and focusing...
View ArticleWhat is a standard kit lens?
I know what a kit lens is, but I am wondering what a standard kit lens is. There is a post for what a kit lens is, but I couldn’t find a post on standard kit lenses. Standard or normal, in general, is...
View ArticleDifferences between canon 17-85mm and 18-55mm
I was given a 450d with a canon 17-85mm lens, it has USM and image stabilzing. It has always seemed okay to me but after a few years i have decided to upgrade to the 700d, which has now come with a...
View ArticleZoom Lens suggestion for hobbyist photographer
I would like to purchase a DSLR. Please note that this is my first DSLR camera and I am a poor graduate student so I am foregoing almost 6 months of warm dinner to purchase this. I have decided to buy...
View ArticleShould I buy a dslr kit or body with separate lens? [duplicate]
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View ArticleWhat is difference between Canon EF-S 18-55 mm IS and EF-S 18-55 mm IS II...
What are physical differences between both to spot on the sight? Other than that, what are technical differences?
View ArticleHow can I get dramatic shallow DOF with a kit lens?
I’m currently using an entry-level DSLR with 18-55mm lens and having great trouble trying to creating a blurred background effect in my photos. Now matter what aperture or shutter speed I choose, I’m...
View ArticleWhat are the advantages and disdvantages of the Canon 18-55 IS MKII vs IS STM...
I’m trying to figure out the difference between the IS MKII lens and the IS STM lens. Specifically, I am looking at the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. On that Amazon page, there are three options;...
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Nikon D5000 with 18-55mm VR lens producing blur and below par images
I am a beginner to the photography on DSLR. I have started with VR 18-55mm kit lens and its been not at all satisfactory till now. All the images I have taken till now are blurry. I have checked with...
View ArticleWhat can be done using a 18-55mm lens?
I have a Canon EOS 1000D with 18-55mm kit lens (entry level, as many say). Whenever I go out for a shoot, I always end up feeling handicapped because of the limited zoom range. Most of my friends keep...
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Does this test chart show that my kit lens front focused?
I just bought me a Nikon D7100 with 18-140 kit lens. When I used focus test chart page 18 to test my camera and lens I got one of following result at 35mm/f4.2. I used Nikon’s ViewNX2 to open the raw...
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DSLR with a basic lens only?
I am thinking about getting a DSLR (either save a little and get a Nikon D3300 or get a Nikon D5500 — I really like the vary angle LCD thing and the fact it’s lighter and has wifi built in… just more...
View Articleeffective 12 megapixel in Nikon kit lens
I have nikon d3300. it have 24.2 mega pixel sensor but some where i read that kit lens have only 12 mega pixel effective but the actual resolution of image is 24MP. My question: 1.what is blocking the...
View ArticleWhy is my aperture limited to less than the maximum even in manual mode?...
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