I have recently become intrested in photography. I am mainly wanting to take pictures of cars. I don't know if I should get a digital camera or a film camera. I seen a Cannon Rebel at Walmart for $200, and it was a film camera. I have a digital camera right now but it is junk (Vivitar 3.1MP). Is there anything I can do with this camera to take better pictures. Here is a link to another thread I started with pictures I took of my car. Thanks for any tips. I would love suggestions on if I should go digital or film and what camera to get. Tips on taking great pictures would be awesome as well. Thanks guys!!! EDIT: Sorry, forgot the link. DOH! http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=653469
I would go digital just to save money on film and developing costs. A good start is www.dpreview.com - it has TONS of camera reviews, articles, tips, etc. Also, for more product reviews you can checkout www.cnet.com, they always have pretty good reviews
I don't wanna get anything too expensive because I don't have a ton of money and I am just starting out as well. Is something like a Canon PowerShot S3 IS going to be a really good camera that could take magazine worthy shots and be able to keep me satisfied when I start growing and learning more? Thanks
That cobracountry link is pretty good. The key is good composition. Even the most expensive camera won't make up for bad lighting or a poorly planned shot.
Agree on both points. Read through that set of tips, those really do help out. I would definetly go with a digital camera over a film camera. This gives you plenty of opportunity to practice (and mess up alot of pics) with posing, lighting, flash, etc. My first digital camera was an HP point & shoot that allowed a little bit of manual control. I took about 8,000 photos with that one in about 2 years. Now, I have a Canon Digital Rebel SLR camera. I've had it for right at 2 years now, and I'm up to almost 6,000 photos with that one. When I get to shooting my car (or any subject for that matter), I'm what I consider "click-happy". http://www.mikuhl.net/corral/Zaino_Day_Night/index.html For that photo shoot, I believe I took right at 250 photos.
I totally agree with you. But a crappy camera can make a picture with all the right things going on turn out bad. I play pool and a cue isn't going to make a crappy player better, it is still a very important part of your game. A better analogy would probably be golf, clubs won't make you Tiger, but Tiger won't shoot with Wal-Mart clubs either, he wouldn't be as good. So what do you guys think about the Canon PowerShot S3 IS?
If you can afford a digital SLR then go digital, if not don't waste your time trust me. The ability to change shutter speed and aperature is essential; especially with moving or close up shots. If you cant afford the D-SLR then just buy a film camera and develop your skills. If you take to the hobby then invest in a D-SLR so that you can see your pictures and re-shoot on loc assuming u have a lap top. Any point and shoot camera isnt worth your time if your looking to glorify any car.
Is a Canon PowerShot S3 IS an SLR? It seems to have a lot of good reviews no bad ones that I can find. It is 400-500 dollars. Thanks
I just picked up the panasonic fz7. It is WAY more capable than I am. I read all the reviews I could find. I'd actaully suggest the opposite approach though get a good midrange point and shoot and get good at getting "the" shot. then move up.
I have a Nikon cool pix and I'll get my car photos in here in a few minutes. It's digital and takes awesome pics. Gonna be upgrading to a 5 or 6 megapixel by the end of the yaer.
no look at a canon rebel xt or a nikon d50 for entry level dslr's i have a nikon d50 myself because i prefer nikon and already had nikon gear
I have a canon S2 IS and it takes awesome pics. I would highly recomend the S2 or S3. Hear are some pics from my S2. If you want more, I can show you more of what the S2 can do.
