https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:07:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193607 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:14:43 +0000 Mae 1193607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay on your gift! </p> <p>So, lenses. The thing to know about your camera is that it has a 1.3 crop factor. What that means is that when you get a lens, the length of that lens will be processed as 1.3x what it would be if it was on a full frame camera. So a 50mm lens will act like a 65mm lens. </p> <p>Now, I love my 50mm 1.4 lens (love it!) and even that 50mm 1.8 does very well (the "nifty fifty") but because of the crop factor with your camera, I think it might get a little closer to things than you'd otherwise want. If you're mostly just taking pictures of your kid or smaller stuff like flowers, that's great! But if you want to do landscapes or group photos the 50mm is going to leave you high and dry. </p> <p>I'd recommend looking into a mid-range zoom lens like the 24-85mm or 28-70. The downside of these is they don't allow you to step down your aperture as much (i.e. you cant get as much good "blur" behind the subject of your photo), but they give you a lot more range (everything from landscape photos to close-ups). </p> <p>So, lots to consider! Have fun learning and shopping :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193601 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:04:25 +0000 SAHM0811 1193601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The 50mm 1.8 is a great recommendation since it's so affordable. I got that too when I was starting out. But I've since splurged on a 50mm 1.4 and have ditched the 1.8. I love the depth of field the 1.4 gives. So if you have some more room in your budget, I'd highly recommend the 1.4. Have fun with your camera! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193594 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 13:59:42 +0000 Cole 1193594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How exciting!!! I really liked Mrs. Chocolate's post "Camera Basics", I was semi familiar with my camera but I was having a hard time putting it all together and that post helped me a lot.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2013/04/16/camera-basics/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2013/04/16/camera-basics/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193562 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 12:59:15 +0000 lamariniere 1193562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What lens do you have? What subject matter do you think you will be shooting the most? It always comes up in the HB photo threads that people recommend a 50mm or a 35mm fixed (prime) lens. A 50 would be more useful for portraits while a 35 is a better all purpose lens. If you do invest in one, get one with a very wide aperture (1.8 or 1.4) as this will allow you to shoot in low light conditions and have more of a blurred effect if shooting portraits (or details). </p> <p>I think one of the best things do to is start by shooting in natural light, either outside or in a room in your house that has a lot of windows. Until you master white balance, any time you shoot under fluorescent or incandescent light, you are going to get less flattering results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193532 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 12:19:01 +0000 stargal 1193532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>digital photography school is really good to look into and I loved pioneer woman photography website when I was learning how to use my camera. honestly, I checked out a bunch of bboks from the library and read up on understanding concepts and then practicing them. learning aperture, shutter speed, iso, white balance and how they work together (understanding the concepts and hten applying them by practicing helped me a lot. I started shooting in tv or aperture priority and then when I felt comfortable started shooting in manual. just take the camera off auto! read up and practice are the two best things I could recommend.<br /> also, if you have an 100 lying around invest in the 50 1.8 lens. its great for low light and pretty bokah and is a good deal for the price. kit lenses that come with the cameras (unless you just bought the body without the lens) are not that great, buttttt when I first got my camera that's all I had to work with and I made it work. just work with what you got :) Also read your manual from cover to cover, that will help you a lot.<br /> also congrats on the dslr, your gonna love it!</p> <p>This is a good book to read (check your library first before buying!!)<br /> <a href="http://www.textbooks.com/BooksDescription.php?BKN=1012082&#038;SBC=HCE&#038;kpid=9780817439392N&#038;network=GoogleShopping&#038;tracking_id=9780817439392N&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;utm_term=9780817439392N&#038;utm_source=googleshopping&#038;kenshu=4fd4a9b1-b765-c928-7aac-00007d832fda&#038;gclid=CO3BobGQyboCFYee4AodZ1oArQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.textbooks.com/BooksDescription.php?BKN=1012082&#038;SBC=HCE&#038;kpid=9780817439392N&#038;network=GoogleShopping&#038;tracking_id=9780817439392N&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;utm_term=9780817439392N&#038;utm_source=googleshopping&#038;kenshu=4fd4a9b1-b765-c928-7aac-00007d832fda&#038;gclid=CO3BobGQyboCFYee4AodZ1oArQ</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193515 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:57:34 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1193515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a free tutorial from Two Peas I think. It's really helpful with picture examples. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193504 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:50:10 +0000 sorrycharlie 1193504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ooh following! I have a Nikon D3100, with kit lens. Everyone says to get a better lens but I can't afford a $200 lens right now :) So looking for any tips to get some good shots with what I've got! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193485 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:34:59 +0000 loveisstrange 1193485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a t3i also.</p> <p>Basic gear: a large capacity SD card, a carrying case<br /> Lens': I do okay with the kit lens for general photography and my 50mm 1.8 for portrait stuff. </p> <p>The BEST things you can invest in are that 50mm lens (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1383496077&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=50mm+1.8" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1383496077&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=50mm+1.8</a>) and a copy of Adobe Lightroom. Adobe are up to 5.2, but I've used it from 3 upwards and if you could find a copy of 3 for cheap, it would serve you well also. The 50mm lens is the best value for the money starting out. I took recommendations from several friends who are pros and every one of them told me that was the one to get. My next will be a longer range, zoom lens.</p> <p>As for tutorials, books, etc, I've taught myself most of what I know from tips from friends and blogs/articles online. Pinterest is a wealth of easily accessible information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/starting-out-in-the-world-of-dslr-photography#post-1193475 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:20:43 +0000 Arden 1193475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad just called and told me that he bought my holiday gift and it would be here Wednesday (he's never been the patient, surprise, type). It's the Canon t3i that I've been wanting for years!!!</p> <p>I'm over the moon excited. I couldn't have bought a DSLR this year or for that matter even next year, and now I have one. Yay!</p> <p>I'm so excited to start using it. So... what do I need to seriously get started in photography? I want to make good use of this camera. </p> <p>Suggestions for basic gear, books, lenses, internet classes... any tips are appreciated! </p>