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Posted on 20/03/06 3:01:31 PM |
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chris berry
Overhead Overlord Posts: 724 Reply  |
Which camera?
Buying a camera to shoot objects for PS compositions. In the 3rd edition of HTCP, Steve recommends using an SLR. However, Panasonic's Lumix LX1 range is 8.4MP (more than enough), shoots RAW format and has a 28mm-110mm zoom. Is this professional enough? Grateful for any comments (but not half as grateful as I am for this book!) |
Posted on 21/03/06 6:22:41 PM |
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chris
Photo Parodist Posts: 138 Reply  |
Re: Which camera?
A good camera im sure chris and one that will certainly do the trick for while. However as you become more adventurous and develop your skills overtime you may find it a little limited. A full blown SLR would be a better option due to its vast versatillity i.e lenses, filters, modes and a whole host of other options. A camera like Canons EOS350D is a excellent choice and highly rated in terms of its image quality, a starter kit can be brought for around 550 pounds. Depending on your current level you may feel that a SLR may be a little daunting in which the Panasonic would certainly make an excellent interim camera to develop your skills before moving on. Hope this helps. |
Posted on 22/03/06 03:25:21 AM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply  |
Re: Which camera?
2 things to consider (actually 3, the third being the money you're willing to spend). Is the Megapixel count and if SLR or not. Like Chirs the Photo Parodist said, SLR will give you a lot to build upon in the future. I own a Nikon D70 and can't live without it anymore. A D50 is quite cheaper then the now offered D70s and is as well rated as the Canon. Pick either one of those brands, you're safe (I already owned Nikon lenses). The Megapixel count is something else. For Photo-montage, I don't personnally think that you need more then 4 to 6, depending on the size you want to print (if you print...). Also, the HighMPixel cameras usually have a smaller Sensor (the thing that actually reads the light and converts it in info you can use), with more crowded pixels per square cm, meaning that you don't necessarily have a better quality picture. You will find more noise in low light, sometimes strange color behoviour. The best thing is to test! Good luck, and let us know! _________________ |