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Use Your Canon Rebel T3i For Street Photography – 5 Quick Tips

January 7th, 2012 No comments

Street Photography With A Canon Rebel T3i

It is not hard to learn street photography. And, actually, street photography is one way to use your Canon Rebel T3i camera like the creative tool it is capable of being. But the camera is not all you need for street photography success. In addition, you need a quality Canon Rebel lens, and one of the 50mm models will meet the criteria for that component. There are three possibilities, those being the f/1.8, the f/1.4, and the f/1.2.

Learn street photography as a young age

You can learn street photography at a very young age.


Your choice among these lenses isn’t as critical as it might seem, considering the difference in price. The f/1.8 is the cheapest deal at about $100. And the rates rise to around $350 for the f/1.4 and over $1000 for the f/1.2. Of course, the quality of build is definitely different, however the quality of photography can be quite close with all three.

There’s one more hurdle along with obtaining proper equipment. If you aren’t comfortable talking with strangers, this might be a struggle for you to talk to a complete stranger to ask authorization to take their image, nevertheless, when you have tried it a few times, the idea is easier. This will be very true once you see the amazing results. Street images are much more interesting than your standard family picture. That is, except if your Granddad Ralph or Aunt Claire is just as colorful as many of the street inhabitants you will come across in the downtown locations and shopping malls.

There are 5 things that you might apply to make street photography easier for you so that you will be ready to get those awesome images (after you work through the issue of paralyzing fear).

1. Take your Canon Rebel with you.. ALL the time. We all do it, yet it’s a good idea to continue reminding oneself that you should never leave the house without one. After a few weeks of taking the digital camera every time you leave home or office, and it is going to become second nature. Absolutely nothing (well, practically nothing) worse than coming at a fantastic photo op out on the street when you do not have the photography resources in hand. And this does not necessarily mean you need to tote the complete camera travel bag with you. You simply need your Rebel and reliable Canon Rebel lens.

2. Keep the Canon 50mm lens on the dslr camera. You will find a couple advantages of making use of this lens instead of one of the alternative options. First, the 50mm is a nearly ideal portrait lens due to the high quality and great aperture. And next, it really is smaller and light. It does not wear you out carrying it for a number of hours. Plus, many people will be put off by a large, flashy piece of glass.

3. Avoid the use of your flash. You will definitely get natural photographs with no flash, and also on the street, this is especially true. You can make use of the large aperture of the 50mm lens to obtain a good fast shutter speed, in case the lighting is really low, just increase the ISO of the Canon Rebel to speed up the shutter.

4. Be ready before you ask permission. Make sure all your dslr camera settings are correct prior to walking towards your prospect. It could actually ruin your possibilities if you need to stop and set fool with your camera whilst the individual is waiting for you.

5. Have your model release forms available. If you’re going to use your pictures in some community place, you must obtain a release from your subject. The good news is there’s currently an app for your iPad and the iPhone for this. It is possible to go paperless!

That’s all. You, too, can be quite a street photographer. Now grab your Canon Rebel and go out and shoot!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 – Powerful But Tiny

July 17th, 2011 No comments

I have been extolling the virtues of the Canon Rebel T3i of late, but have you heard about the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 yet? The new model has the look and feel of a high-end point and shoot camera, but it is really a powerful SLR-type camera, including interchaneable lenses.

Panasonic Lumix G3 front view

Panasonic Lumix G3 front view

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (red)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (red)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 top view with lens

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 top view with lens

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 with fully articulating LCD

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 with fully articulating LCD

Always looking for special ways to develop camera technology, Panasonic has continued to be a front-runner in their field with this four-thirds SLR-type camera. Though new, the reviews are coming in very early, and they seem to agree that this camera is deserving of excellent marks. While Canon and Nikon are the acknowledged top producers of digital cameras, especially DSLRs, this newfangled Panasonic G3 is getting excellent marks from the experts.

There are two previous models of this camera, the G1 and G2, but judging by the camera geek commentaries, this one might be the most fantastic in this line.

If you are considering an entry-level digital camera that can compete with digital SLRs and compete in image quality and versatility, then read on.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 – Small Size But Big Inside

Really, the G3 looks more like a compact camera rather than a pro model. The explanation for the small girth is that there is no mirror needed to reflect the image onto the sensor. It is “mirror-less” technolgy. Quite simply, less “stuff” inside allows for the camera to be smaller.

In terms of sensor size, the G3 sensor is about the same as one of the APS-C cameras. This new sensor provides excellent image quality, lots better than its predecessor. Actually, compared to digital SLRs in the entry-level category such as the Canon T3i or Nikon D3100, this one will hold its own. And don’t look now, but it does all this for a price tag of several hundred dollars less.

DMC-G3 Performance

Photographers who are buying their first exchangeable lens camera will plausibly like the petite, condensed size of this camera, nevertheless if you are used to a more traditional DSLR, you will without doubt experience a shock at first due to the small size and feel. However, this size factor might be preferable for individuals who naturally choose light and compact. It will save on the physical weariness that comes from hauling a large camera around all day.

The LCD panel on this camera is also a great feature. It is a full swivel screen that helps make getting shots from all weird angles and positions really easy. The LCD also has touch-screen technology.

It allows interaction by allowing the user to change settings, but it also gives more user control over live view. The photographer can touch the point on the live view screen to focus on that special point. Want to zoom in on a point of interest? Just touch the screen. This can be very helpful when shooting macro images.

Although the camera has adequate settings to gratify the most control hungry photographer, it is possible just to use the iA setting and not need to be bothered about any added selections. Just “set is and forget it.” If you still want a bit of control, don’t fret, it is still available in iA. Again, using the touch-screen, you can change Aperture, ISO, or Shutter speed with the slip of a finger.

Is Mirrorless The Trend Of The Future?

The excitement is mounting with regard to the new cameras that are being produced. Will this camera style replace the traditional digital SLR models with their mirrors? Probably not, but time will tell. However, if you are interested in being part of photography history, or if new gear gives you a buzz, this could be your next camera.

Thinking about how new the technology is, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has worked out a lot of the bugs of the original four thirds cameras. This is truly an exciting time to be looking for an entry-level SLR-type camera. See all the specs and features at digital-photographic-resources.com.

Sample Photos from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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These photos are from the CameraLabs review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. To see their review, click here ==>Camera Labs Review<==

Most Popular Digital SLR Cameras at Amazon

April 24th, 2010 No comments

Time for a New Digital SLR?

Buying a new Digital SLR camera is always an exciting time, especially in the last couple of years. Prices are way, way down, and quality it way, way up. Just thought you might want to know which Digital SLR camera other “informed” photographers are buying.

Because we buy from Amazon about 95% of the time, we get these friendly emails about the different products we are interested in.

Here is the latest about the most popular Digital SLR cameras at our favorite online store.

At Cameras-N-Stuff, we LOVE Amazon!

There are a couple of reasons:

  1. Value: even though you may be able to beat the price by a dollar or two, you can’t beat the service — quick delivery and excellent prices.
  2. Customer Service: hopefully you don’t need it, but when you do, Amazon is quick to resolve any problems.
  3. Return Policy: ZERO cost to the consumer, NO QUESTIONS asked.
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If you are interested in digital SLRs, you may be interested in checking out these bestselling models from Nikon, Canon, and other top brands.

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

Hope this is helpful. By the way, if you have a great Digital SLR camera buying experience, especially if it involves Amazon, please let us know about it by posting a comment.

Happy Shooting!

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