Inspired photographer need backing choosing right SLR!?
I love the look and style of the Olympus OM-2000, and not being very educated on the available cameras at the moment, I would love to hear of any modern SLRs that look similar in design and size (N.B. I hate the Olympus "PEN" cameras - they look similar to someone's tried to make a disposable camera trendy).
I'm very much an amateur photographer, and, human being a teenager, am looking for a DO-IT-ALL camera, quick start-up, fast(ish) FPS, fully clad ISO for the parties, good MP for college projects/blowing up some great pictures, particularly an LCD screen for ease of use, even though I'm aware this will compromise battery-life, and the aptitude to completely customise how I take photos, blah, blah, blah - all the primary stuff preferably, but not so many bells and whistles to the point that I'm overwhelmed.
Basically I want a Nikon D500 within a shape that looks God damn sexy!
Any help would be greatly appreciated to support a budding photographer.
Thanks.
Answers: I think the olympus pen cameras look really good. I would buy it for that drive (though not the only reason). But I'm a bit short on cash right presently so that will have to wait.
The first camera you are referring to have a more classic look. You can't really find digital cameras that look like that. Along with more modern motion picture cameras, they all have that more modern design near the built-in grip. There are a few notable exceptions (one of them being the PEN you so despise).
So it looks close to you will have to settle for a "boring old nikon D50" (or D5000). Most cameras in the present day have bells and whistles whether you want them to or not, but that doesn't tight-fisted you have to use them.
I think "completely customise blah blah blah" and "adjectives the basic stuff" are mutually exclusive.
No offense meant, but I would sticky label you as a beginning photographer rather than an amateur one (I meditate of amateurs as those who have some good experience but are not professional yet). Being a youngster is irrelevant (though we could have concluded that from the rest of your post).
If you are serious about photography, I would recommend reading up on the subject by purchasing (or borrowing) a well brought-up book on general photography.
An inspired or budding photographer should know that the camera will not give you flawless pictures. Only the person behind the camera can do that.
A camera is a tool, for goodness sake. Buy one that gives you photos, not street cred, unless street cred is your chief aim. Source(s): Many years a professional photographer.
I agree with David, looking worthy is not the way to pick a camera. Yes it's fun to have equipment that shows rotten but hey, even some of the oldest film cameras looked good but produced questionable results.
I've never be one to look at specs. Most are fluff and nonsense and don't really mean much. What counts is the result.
That said I own and recommend the Rebel XS for its superb photos and build... besides I judge it really looks "cool" as well.
Here's a peek at some of what I'm getting near mine. Read my notes please, a couple of these I took with my Fuji.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsphotost…
So roughly you want a retro looking DSLR? Doesn't exist I'm afraid. The serious photographer has always sought actions over appearance, after all it's merely a tool of their trade. It doesn't not have to be a work of art, it wants to be able to produce a work of art!
Many great design ideologies state that biddable design must most of all serve it's purpose. Aesthetics are an integral part of it, but on it's own external appearance is not a money to an end.
So perhaps a Leica M8, or Epson RD1 (both digital rangefinder systems) are goind to fit your strict requirements. Unfortunately you will own to shell out on expensive Leica M mount lenses if you do want a "sexy" camera.
Otherwise the Nikon D3? That can trace it's roots back to the Nikon F3/4/5 of Giorgetto Guigaro (the reknowned industrial designer), but is still ultimately a concept born out of function.
There is also the peculiar Lumix L1/Leica Digilux 3 which offers a relatively affordable four thirds system. But do you really want to sacrifice sensor size and big price, for the looks?
Finally there is no do it all camera. The pillar of thought beside system cameras is, that it's highly adaptable. You must hold the right things to attach to the camera body in order for you to win the most of a situation. The lens for example is the most critical of these, and basically will determine what you can and cannot shoot.
It is interesting that you are attracted to the tools of photography because of their "look and style" and one that is "GD Sexy"
Probably NOT the road to pick out your camera system if you intend to start out to become a successful "budding photographer"
Nope.
What you need to do is actually walk into a camera store and speed date a couple of cameras that appeal to you most based upon their features and system availability.
Take a memory card with you and whip some test shots using the cameras highest and lowest ISO setting. The discern of the camera in your hands and how the try-out shots show on your computer monitors screen will help you determine which system you buy.
Since nearby is NO Nikon D500, can we assume you are talking about the Nikon D5000? That is a fine camera and while it does hold a lot of "bells and whistles", you don't have to cram to use them in order to produce amazing photos. It can nick years to perfect your skills using just the ground rules of a fully adjustable camera, mainly learning how to use the feathery meter to balance the shutter speed, aperture and ISO to maximize the shooting of subjects under heaps different lighting conditions. Until you can use the camera intuitively, all those other features can be left at the camera evasion settings. Source(s): proFotog
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I'm very much an amateur photographer, and, human being a teenager, am looking for a DO-IT-ALL camera, quick start-up, fast(ish) FPS, fully clad ISO for the parties, good MP for college projects/blowing up some great pictures, particularly an LCD screen for ease of use, even though I'm aware this will compromise battery-life, and the aptitude to completely customise how I take photos, blah, blah, blah - all the primary stuff preferably, but not so many bells and whistles to the point that I'm overwhelmed.
Basically I want a Nikon D500 within a shape that looks God damn sexy!
Any help would be greatly appreciated to support a budding photographer.
Thanks.
Answers: I think the olympus pen cameras look really good. I would buy it for that drive (though not the only reason). But I'm a bit short on cash right presently so that will have to wait.
The first camera you are referring to have a more classic look. You can't really find digital cameras that look like that. Along with more modern motion picture cameras, they all have that more modern design near the built-in grip. There are a few notable exceptions (one of them being the PEN you so despise).
So it looks close to you will have to settle for a "boring old nikon D50" (or D5000). Most cameras in the present day have bells and whistles whether you want them to or not, but that doesn't tight-fisted you have to use them.
I think "completely customise blah blah blah" and "adjectives the basic stuff" are mutually exclusive.
No offense meant, but I would sticky label you as a beginning photographer rather than an amateur one (I meditate of amateurs as those who have some good experience but are not professional yet). Being a youngster is irrelevant (though we could have concluded that from the rest of your post).
If you are serious about photography, I would recommend reading up on the subject by purchasing (or borrowing) a well brought-up book on general photography.
An inspired or budding photographer should know that the camera will not give you flawless pictures. Only the person behind the camera can do that.
A camera is a tool, for goodness sake. Buy one that gives you photos, not street cred, unless street cred is your chief aim. Source(s): Many years a professional photographer.
I agree with David, looking worthy is not the way to pick a camera. Yes it's fun to have equipment that shows rotten but hey, even some of the oldest film cameras looked good but produced questionable results.
I've never be one to look at specs. Most are fluff and nonsense and don't really mean much. What counts is the result.
That said I own and recommend the Rebel XS for its superb photos and build... besides I judge it really looks "cool" as well.
Here's a peek at some of what I'm getting near mine. Read my notes please, a couple of these I took with my Fuji.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsphotost…
So roughly you want a retro looking DSLR? Doesn't exist I'm afraid. The serious photographer has always sought actions over appearance, after all it's merely a tool of their trade. It doesn't not have to be a work of art, it wants to be able to produce a work of art!
Many great design ideologies state that biddable design must most of all serve it's purpose. Aesthetics are an integral part of it, but on it's own external appearance is not a money to an end.
So perhaps a Leica M8, or Epson RD1 (both digital rangefinder systems) are goind to fit your strict requirements. Unfortunately you will own to shell out on expensive Leica M mount lenses if you do want a "sexy" camera.
Otherwise the Nikon D3? That can trace it's roots back to the Nikon F3/4/5 of Giorgetto Guigaro (the reknowned industrial designer), but is still ultimately a concept born out of function.
There is also the peculiar Lumix L1/Leica Digilux 3 which offers a relatively affordable four thirds system. But do you really want to sacrifice sensor size and big price, for the looks?
Finally there is no do it all camera. The pillar of thought beside system cameras is, that it's highly adaptable. You must hold the right things to attach to the camera body in order for you to win the most of a situation. The lens for example is the most critical of these, and basically will determine what you can and cannot shoot.
It is interesting that you are attracted to the tools of photography because of their "look and style" and one that is "GD Sexy"
Probably NOT the road to pick out your camera system if you intend to start out to become a successful "budding photographer"
Nope.
What you need to do is actually walk into a camera store and speed date a couple of cameras that appeal to you most based upon their features and system availability.
Take a memory card with you and whip some test shots using the cameras highest and lowest ISO setting. The discern of the camera in your hands and how the try-out shots show on your computer monitors screen will help you determine which system you buy.
Since nearby is NO Nikon D500, can we assume you are talking about the Nikon D5000? That is a fine camera and while it does hold a lot of "bells and whistles", you don't have to cram to use them in order to produce amazing photos. It can nick years to perfect your skills using just the ground rules of a fully adjustable camera, mainly learning how to use the feathery meter to balance the shutter speed, aperture and ISO to maximize the shooting of subjects under heaps different lighting conditions. Until you can use the camera intuitively, all those other features can be left at the camera evasion settings. Source(s): proFotog
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