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08/31/2004 09:50:17 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by jonpink:
Now that may only be aesthetically, but ... |
It's funny, because it's true! :-|
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08/31/2004 10:01:13 AM · #27 |
I wouldn't be laughing with a toy camera :D
hehe(joke)
Message edited by author 2004-08-31 10:01:31. |
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08/31/2004 10:30:16 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by jonpink:
I wouldn't be laughing with a toy camera :D |
LMAO! You better watch it, Pink!
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08/31/2004 03:06:15 PM · #29 |
Lots of good advice here so I'll throw in my 2 cents.
For the kind of shooting you described, and the skill level required for it, a DSLR is gross overkill. A prosumer is the niche for your needs. Of the 8mp models the Olympus C-8080 is the best fit. It has the size and look of a serious traditional camera. At 5x it has less zoom than the Sony 828's 8x but you don't need the long zoom for your indoor shots. It's image quality is best in the 8mp class and it should cost about $50 less than the 828. Definitely get an external flash unit, going with the best one by Olympus that fits the 8080 would be a safe choice. A diffuser for the flash will soften the light when your are shooting in close situations. And a spare battery is always a good thing to have around. If you don't like the C-8080, the Fuji S7000z would be my second recommendation. Fuji has a reputation for giving fine quality images right out of the camera with little or no post processing needed. I'd also recommend that you have more than one Compact Flash card, maybe a 256mb and a 512mb. The software that comes with your camera may be enough but if it isn't Photoshop Elements 2 will fill the bill nicely. If you are going to be doing group pictures or portraits a tripod will improve the quality of your shots.
No matter which camera you select using it enough to be completely comfortable and confident in the situations where your employer expects you to deliver will take some practice. If they really expect top shelf return from their investment in camera equipment they should let you dedicate a certain amount of time on a regular basis developing, and maintaining, your photographic skills. It may not be the same size investment as a new software system, or a wireless network for example, but to be used to best advantage, the operator (you) needs time for training and practice to keep proficiency at the expected level.
Good Luck! Many of us here would be happy to be in your shoes. |
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08/31/2004 03:28:13 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
Originally posted by jonpink:
I wouldn't be laughing with a toy camera :D |
LMAO! You better watch it, Pink! |
Hehe!
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09/01/2004 06:02:22 AM · #31 |
Thank you all so much!
I will get out there and try out some of your suggestions. It really has been a big help. Thanks to you all. |
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09/01/2004 07:20:59 AM · #32 |
If it's a company camera, I wouldn't suggest a DSLR as it wouldn't be practical with having to change lenses, sensor dust.... prosumer is the way to go.
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09/01/2004 07:26:38 AM · #33 |
Whatever you do, don't buy the Nikon 5400 :-) Utterly and completely and thoroughly useless for this purpose.
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09/01/2004 07:30:44 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by e301:
Whatever you do, don't buy the Nikon 5400 :-) Utterly and completely and thoroughly useless for this purpose. |
You just don't want competition on the 5400 best pics page. ;-)
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09/02/2004 04:49:47 AM · #35 |
Thanks again, but another questions
What's the difference between a DSLR and a prosumer? |
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09/02/2004 04:55:53 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by nannoo:
Thanks again, but another questions
What's the difference between a DSLR and a prosumer? |
SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex, which means that the image is captured onto the sensor by mechanical means, using a mirror reflex method. Also, the viewfinder uses this mirror for a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get)view. What you see through the viewfinder, is what is really there. (I'm not technical enough to get into it more than that.. lol). SLR's allow you to interchange lenses as well.
Prosumer cameras are cameras that carry many to most of the features of an SLR, but don't allow you to change lenses, and don't use the reflex technology. Also, the viewfinders are either analog viewfinders using a straight-through method (which tends to cut off area of effect, or electronic viewfinders.. which is basically putting your LCD screen into the viewfinder.
Anyway, that's the basics.
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