jcardona1;3759105; said:then i wouldnt have anything to shoot with lol! the 50mm f/1.8 i want is like $500!!!!!!
Just think of it as a down payment for lay-away.
Aquarium Photography?
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Just think of it as a down payment for lay-away.
The 18-55 is a very useful lens. It does decent macro work and offers a bit of zoom. I have my original Cannon 18-55mm. Then when I had gotten better at taking shots I got the lens I wanted/needed for my hobby/sport. I got a 70-300mm Image stabilized lens. Simply amazing. But spendy.
For the average person the kit lens is a great way to start. Learn every bit of your camera until that lens becomes a limitation. It may take a while. But then you'll be able to take advantage of a different lens. A different lens doesn't guarantee better quality photos. It just gives better/different potential. The skill is what makes the difference.
For the average person the kit lens is a great way to start. Learn every bit of your camera until that lens becomes a limitation. It may take a while. But then you'll be able to take advantage of a different lens. A different lens doesn't guarantee better quality photos. It just gives better/different potential. The skill is what makes the difference.
Muni;3759203; said:
Thank you! Great advice especially useful for someone like myself who is just getting into the photography hobby
yeah the 18-55 is a great lens, i still have a lot of use for it, as i mess more with manual mode and exploring different aperatures and shutter speeds. if this is your first DSLR, the kit lens is all you need. i would suggest investing in a wireless flash though, will make your pictures a lot better. use the flash wirelessly on top of the tank, and use a very fast shutter speed. thats how you get those awesome shots that are perfectly focused 
jcardona1;3759233; said:yeah the 18-55 is a great lens, i still have a lot of use for it, as i mess more with manual mode and exploring different aperatures and shutter speeds. if this is your first DSLR, the kit lens is all you need. i would suggest investing in a wireless flash though, will make your pictures a lot better. use the flash wirelessly on top of the tank, and use a very fast shutter speed. thats how you get those awesome shots that are perfectly focused
Thanks for the advice! I will definitly check out the wireless flash as well.
I recommend the 10MP Canon Rebel XS ($449 at Amazon). It has a CMOS sensor. It is a bit faster than a CCD sensor camera (less shutter delay will allow you to get the shot before the fish moves away) and will take higher quality non-flash pics.
The 12MP version (Rebel XSi) sell for $562.
The 12MP version (Rebel XSi) sell for $562.
jcardona1;3759233; said:yeah the 18-55 is a great lens, i still have a lot of use for it, as i mess more with manual mode and exploring different aperatures and shutter speeds. if this is your first DSLR, the kit lens is all you need. i would suggest investing in a wireless flash though, will make your pictures a lot better. use the flash wirelessly on top of the tank, and use a very fast shutter speed. thats how you get those awesome shots that are perfectly focused
Good call.
I need one myself. I'm just getting into aqua photography and finally have a need for it. I primarily do sports photography when I got snowboarding. Which is a very bright environment. So I can crank up to a very fast shutter speed and still have a well lit photo.
From what I've found for tank photography. An overhead flash or well lit tank is best when you turn off the rest of the lights in the room to keep the glare off the glass. No flash from the front of the tank or you'll be looking at a big white blob on the glass shaped like you holding a camera.
vfc;3759590; said:
I have the older 8MP Rebel XT. Great cameras and being a DSLR any cannon accessories work with it. They are about the best you can get before getting into the pro line of cameras where the price will skyrocket quickly.
