the memory card is as important as the camera. I got a PNY professional card but its awful for video and shooting RAW, spends a bit more and Go with San Disk Extremes with at least 30mbs write speed.
I disagree If one has gone to the expense of purchasing a DSLR then they bought it to take great photos. You can't take great photos with the on board flash. Buy a flash and shoot it off camera.
Of course this only applies to those who bought a DSLR and aren't afraid to take it off Automatic. If that applies....save the cash and buy a point and shoot.
I wouldn't recommend spending on a external flash, tripod or a better bag until you get serious with it..Or at least become a serious hobbyist.. A nice starter dslr kit w/the addition of a 50mm 1.4/1.8 will get you very far..
Agreed! Or at least you should put it off until you know exactly what you are going to shoot. Does not really make much sense to buy external flash when you do landscapes and stuff...
for lens cleaning, i would not recommend using any liquid or alcohol (tend to damage the glass more than anything)... what you should do is breath on the glass and wipe with the microfiber cloth... that has worked really well for me.
the memory card is as important as the camera. I got a PNY professional card but its awful for video and shooting RAW, spends a bit more and Go with San Disk Extremes with at least 30mbs write speed.
RevoJer829 2 months ago
Hey Michael, What about straps? Can you recommend a good strap that doesn't dig into my neck like the one that came with my camera?
bobbyntammy 4 months ago
I disagree If one has gone to the expense of purchasing a DSLR then they bought it to take great photos. You can't take great photos with the on board flash. Buy a flash and shoot it off camera.
Of course this only applies to those who bought a DSLR and aren't afraid to take it off Automatic. If that applies....save the cash and buy a point and shoot.
recole98 4 months ago
I wouldn't recommend spending on a external flash, tripod or a better bag until you get serious with it..Or at least become a serious hobbyist.. A nice starter dslr kit w/the addition of a 50mm 1.4/1.8 will get you very far..
Mz59Fifty 4 months ago 3
@Mz59Fifty
Agreed! Or at least you should put it off until you know exactly what you are going to shoot. Does not really make much sense to buy external flash when you do landscapes and stuff...
Labradorhund 4 months ago
Don't for get a UV filter so you can leave the lens cap off forever!
MediaMerger 4 months ago
for lens cleaning, i would not recommend using any liquid or alcohol (tend to damage the glass more than anything)... what you should do is breath on the glass and wipe with the microfiber cloth... that has worked really well for me.
jdoo2100 4 months ago
How about those battery grip? is that necessary?
kitchenknives 4 months ago
@kitchenknives nah. just buy more batteries instead
PumaM90 4 months ago
this is a tutorial about how to spend money! -.-"'
BEGINNING photographers only need 1) the camera.. 2) the SD card.
tripod and flash are for intermediates and pros><
zoieluk 4 months ago 4
tripoid doesnt work for people photography
antropoloscar 4 months ago
i wish i had seen this before i got the tripod.... junk i got.... nice vid!
truknayr23 4 months ago
sweet vid!
Jakevfx 4 months ago
Im up at 11:45 pm waiting to order the Iphone 4s lol
SkatingIn805 4 months ago
Nice
budlight571 4 months ago
Thank you Mr. Michael! This is very helpful!
vickoktavian 4 months ago