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this is a good deal right now. to start off with.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._200mm_LD.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._200mm_LD.html
So I finally find the courage and reason to get an entry level DSLR camera after all this year
I've found the deal of the Pentax K10D Kit from Dell and jumped on it. Overall, many reviews confirmed that it's better than the Canon XTi for the money, etc. and on the similar level of the Canon 30D, Nikon D80, etc.
For less than 700 shipped + $50 rebate, I can't complain.
I'm so anxious to get it.
Please suggest some good place where I read some tutorials, tips, and guidance.
Also, for starter, which accessories that I should be getting that's good for an entry level?
Thanks a lot.
I've found the deal of the Pentax K10D Kit from Dell and jumped on it. Overall, many reviews confirmed that it's better than the Canon XTi for the money, etc. and on the similar level of the Canon 30D, Nikon D80, etc.
For less than 700 shipped + $50 rebate, I can't complain.
I'm so anxious to get it.
Please suggest some good place where I read some tutorials, tips, and guidance.
Also, for starter, which accessories that I should be getting that's good for an entry level?
Thanks a lot.
I don't think Pentax uses the same mount as Canon
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hehe i think because he mentioned it right after he said be bought it.
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You know for a person starting out the kit lens works just fine.
I have seen some rather good shots using kit lenses and I know several people who have done cover shots for magazines using the kit lenses as well as full layouts, just to prove the kit lenses aren't total shit.
If you learn to take great shots with the kit lens then it makes the lenses you buy after that all that much better to you the photographer. Don't waste your money on new glass until you get half decent with what comes with it.
If you have a problem you don't just throw money at it hoping it will go away
I have seen some rather good shots using kit lenses and I know several people who have done cover shots for magazines using the kit lenses as well as full layouts, just to prove the kit lenses aren't total shit.
If you learn to take great shots with the kit lens then it makes the lenses you buy after that all that much better to you the photographer. Don't waste your money on new glass until you get half decent with what comes with it.
If you have a problem you don't just throw money at it hoping it will go away
When I wanted to learn how to take pictures I had the luxury of my high school darkroom. My dad handed me a Nikon F2 Photomic and a non-AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 (this was in I think 1996), and said "I'll let you mess with the other lenses once you figure out this one."
So, slightly different situation.
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i'm no expert, but here's a tip.
dont look through other friend's/acquaintances' nicer cameras and nicer lenses. you'll realize your kit lens and your camera arent as good in comparison to the more expensive stuff out there.
while what i just said can be totally wrong, i looked through a nikon d200 with a 18-200 VR this past weekend and i'm suddenly in the market to buy another damn lens. well not really, but i can fantasize (sp) cant i?
dont look through other friend's/acquaintances' nicer cameras and nicer lenses. you'll realize your kit lens and your camera arent as good in comparison to the more expensive stuff out there.
while what i just said can be totally wrong, i looked through a nikon d200 with a 18-200 VR this past weekend and i'm suddenly in the market to buy another damn lens. well not really, but i can fantasize (sp) cant i?
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Freaking Dell finally sent a confirmation about the shipment. So I should be receiving it soon.
I've also ordered the Magic Lantern users guide for it. Thanks John.
Next, I'd like to order the Neutral Density Filters for them but having a tough time picking out which ones.
can someone recommend couples off hand?
I've also ordered the Magic Lantern users guide for it. Thanks John.
Next, I'd like to order the Neutral Density Filters for them but having a tough time picking out which ones.
can someone recommend couples off hand?
Checking it twice
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heheheh...how true.
Good luck and have fun with your camera.
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