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I have started to read through the manual and am desperately trying to understand what it all means. At the moment I am thinking that by the time I work out my settings, the once in a lifetime shot will have long gone.
Tony, as for lenses I have the standard 18-55 so I will be looking to expand on that soon.
Tony, as for lenses I have the standard 18-55 so I will be looking to expand on that soon.
You'd be surprised how quickly you can set things up - just get out there capturing and you really do learn quick 
What sort of shots do you intend to take?
My whole kit bag consists of two lenses which, for what i do, really suits me down to the ground (and doesn't cost the world!). I have a 50mm prime f1.8, and the 18-75 F4/5.6 IS - both crackers
when the time comes, ask in this forum and the world will help, but just food for thought for you really
You'll love it
What sort of shots do you intend to take?
My whole kit bag consists of two lenses which, for what i do, really suits me down to the ground (and doesn't cost the world!). I have a 50mm prime f1.8, and the 18-75 F4/5.6 IS - both crackers
when the time comes, ask in this forum and the world will help, but just food for thought for you really You'll love it
TonyHetherington said:
What sort of shots do you intend to take?
Nothing specific, but I like walking around London and along the Thames, I drive to many places in the TVR, have custody of the occasional press car and attend lots of car meets so I am planning on having it with me and snapping away initially. Simpo Two said:
First, RTM (read the manual) from cover to cover. You may only need 20-30% of it, but until you've read it you don't know which 20-30% you need
Until I started trying to do bracketed exposures, in which case it wasn't even slightly obvious. I'm now going to start reading through the manual, there could be some handy features hidden within the Sony menus ....
TonyHetherington said:
Good stuff - if you ever want to go out playing with the cameras on a saturday, either london or with cars, give me a shout
We can get Hasler along too if you have a car that you want to do moving shots with - his RR has the opening rear tailgate window which is perfect for that.
Give me a shout too.. Still got to try my car rig...We can get Hasler along too if you have a car that you want to do moving shots with - his RR has the opening rear tailgate window which is perfect for that.
Probably hard finding time for it, but just take a day out to get used to what the camera can do, anywhere will help you, a walk round London would be perfect for that.
Also regarding lenses, the one mentioned above by Tony 50mm f1.8, fantastic for portraits, cars and even landscape, my favourite, in fact it rarely leaves my camera.
We have a 35-100 (?) and a 70-300, use the small zoom mainly on Matts camera, and I just leave the 50mm on the one I use
Also regarding lenses, the one mentioned above by Tony 50mm f1.8, fantastic for portraits, cars and even landscape, my favourite, in fact it rarely leaves my camera.
We have a 35-100 (?) and a 70-300, use the small zoom mainly on Matts camera, and I just leave the 50mm on the one I use
Edited by missdiane on Monday 15th March 11:18
Garlick said:
Tell me more about that large lens at the bottom?
It's the fabulous Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM II. Having used my mate's Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 I bit the bullet and let Mr. Mastercard buy me the Canon - it is just a fabulous lens. 2.8 across the range plus IS means you can get some great results in low light, and it is just long enough (on a crop body like the 30D) for motorsports stuff. Plus you can add the 2x teleconverter without losing the AF. However they are grievously expensive. I also have a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 which is much, much cheaper than the Canon but still my walkabout lens of choice - I love having the wide aperture across the whole zoom range. It is probably a bit wide on crop sensor (effecive 38mm minimum) but still great results. Could really do with a USM motor, though.
TonyHetherington said:
I have the same camera - absolutely great, it is
What lenses do you have?
Oh no, not you again. I'm going to have to sell mine now as this is getting silly. Just so you know I am getting a new washing machine delivered on Monday, I can send you the details if you want? What lenses do you have?
miniman said:
Don't mess about, just get yourself over to Warehouse Express:
24-70 f/2.8 L
70-200 f/2.8 L IS
You did realise this was going to get expensive, right?
I have both of these and can testify to their greatness. They're very expensive though. I couldn't justify that outlay for an interest, but if money isn't a concern then go for it. They will cover most needs and a 2x converter will give you that extra coverage for motor sport.24-70 f/2.8 L
70-200 f/2.8 L IS
You did realise this was going to get expensive, right?
When I first started out I had a 50mm prime and 28mm prime. The 50mm didn't last long so I used the 28mm for everything from landscape to portrait. Horses for courses I guess. I'd hold back on big outlays until you know what type of photography you enjoy and are good at. Zoom lenses do offer great flexibility though.
Have fun!
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