Eos 7d?
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This is really a lens-by-lens basis. For both first and third party lenses, there are 'hits' and 'misses', or good and bad series by the manufacturer. It's always helpful to read reviews here, and on other sites like dpreview.com, kenrockwell.com and sites of other well known photographers / groups and see what they think of it
One to be aware of is of course to take all reviews with a pinch of salt, sometimes the reviewer just happened to pick up a bad copy of the lens or the review was done with the first batch of lens which may have some problems that were rectified in later batches. Always read several reviews and if possible get a feel of the lens (rent / test at shop) before you make a decision especially if it happens to be an expensive one.
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sabee,
thanks! .. Glad to hear we made a decent choice for the lens.
lolI plan to shoot my 4 girls mostly. at play, at the zoo .. at home.
Haven't really thought about shooting other things yet ;p
Might consider also getting a fast lens to allows you to use a larger aperture which will in turn give you better bokeh or background blur that will let you isolate your girls from the background
kristalangel
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Might consider also getting a fast lens to allows you to use a larger aperture which will in turn give you better bokeh or background blur that will let you isolate your girls from the background
Any recommendations?
ruinoracle
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Well my advice would be that you try to read up on your manual for the 7D and read it well....it really helps! then again if you wanna improve, you could always read up or even post ur picx on CS and alow ppl to C&C fr u 
Any recommendations?
One of the better ones is the Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM
You can find the review here: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p4_c16/
But whether this turns out to be a good lens for you very much depends on whether you're comfortable with shooting portraits (of your 4 girls!) with a 50mm lens on a cropped body (7D). You should try running around with your current lens fixed at 50mm.
Also if cost is an issue, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 is an excellent lens that features slightly less bokeh but at $120 is quite a steal for its image quality and speed.
There are also 3rd party options like the Sigma 50mm F1.4 as well.
kristalangel
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Well my advice would be that you try to read up on your manual for the 7D and read it well....it really helps! then again if you wanna improve, you could always read up or even post ur picx on CS and alow ppl to C&C fr u
ruinoracle,
yeap thanks! .. I am ploughing through it almost everyday struggling to understand all the terms used. Forums like this one helps a lot ..
sabee,
alright .. will do. I will take photos for now with my lens fixed at 50mm and see how it goes. thanks!!!
Painting with light
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Auto. wow.smart preemptive by the marketing team . now lets see how would the rivals react.
ZerocoolAstra
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hahaha I just never believed that a Canon 7D would be bought by a newbie... well, this thread certainly proves me wrong.
I think 'Auto' is only for the times when you pass your camera to someone inexperienced to take a group photo. Otherwise, it's really not rewarding to use a DSLR in auto mode...
I think 'Auto' is only for the times when you pass your camera to someone inexperienced to take a group photo. Otherwise, it's really not rewarding to use a DSLR in auto mode...
Haha why not eh, if on then on all the way!;p
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kristalangel
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hehehe. you're telling me. I was really shocked when I unwrapped my present to find the 7D. I really thought the 500D would be more than enough for me.
Ya lar. I am trying to NOT use the "auto" function .. struggling to read and understand the manual. lol !!
Drafted some information for you here.
Dark image o----------------------------> Bright
Low iso (High Image quality) ---------------High iso (low image quality)
High shutter speed (freeeze image) --------Low Shutter speed (high motion blur)
High aperture (high depth of field) ---------Low aperture value (Shallow Depth of field)
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To control depth of field
Shallow dof o---------------------------> high dof
Long Focal length of lens (85mm) ----------Short focal length of lens(18mm)
Large sensor (5D is here) ------------------Small Sensor (Compact cameras belong here)
Low aperture value (F1.8) -----------------High Aperture value (F8)
Small distance to subject ------------------Great distance to subject.
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Yo Bro Wongzn, so long you feel you are serious about photography (how serious you are only you know), then get the best you can afford......... you can take your time to learn.... cause if you are serious, then no point getting an entry level and sell it off shortly after.... more hassle and more $$$ spend.... your situation is diff from someone who is not sure about DSLR, not sure if he/she will like it and like to try out... so getting an entry level cam + lens make more $$$ sense......
When you are more into it, then slowly built up your lens collection, getting those lens that suit your interest and budget.....
And ya, lots of bro here are hinting to you...... GO FF........ :lovegrin::devil:......
At least you have the budget to do the things you want........ people like me know what we want, but no $$$$........ :sweat:
Anyway welcome to the World of (DSLR) Photography......... :lovegrin:...... though would love you to join the Dark side.... haaaaaaaa.......... just joking.....
When you are more into it, then slowly built up your lens collection, getting those lens that suit your interest and budget.....
And ya, lots of bro here are hinting to you...... GO FF........ :lovegrin::devil:......
At least you have the budget to do the things you want........ people like me know what we want, but no $$$$........ :sweat:
Anyway welcome to the World of (DSLR) Photography......... :lovegrin:...... though would love you to join the Dark side.... haaaaaaaa.......... just joking.....
woeilee
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7D is certainly a good start since you can afford it.
I got myself a canon 40D as my first DSLR. If you got big hands like me, you will certainly appreciate the large hand grip of 40D (or in your case, 7D). The entry level DSLRs from Canon are really having quite a small grip. Not fun using.
I got myself a canon 40D as my first DSLR. If you got big hands like me, you will certainly appreciate the large hand grip of 40D (or in your case, 7D). The entry level DSLRs from Canon are really having quite a small grip. Not fun using.
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