My Top 5 Sites for New DSLR Owners
I finally stepped up to a DSLR (Canon Digital Rebel XTi to be exact) this Christmas. I was stoked to finally make the jump after selling all my film cameras a few years back. Before I got my camera I was hunting the web for information on all things digital photography related.
- Canon EOS Forum - This is a great forum over at Photography on the Net. It is packed with great info and great photographers.
- PhotoWorkshop – Great site with forums and weekly photo contest and workshops. Paid access gets you even more workshops and an online gallery.
- OpenSourcePhoto – More forums but with business focus. What to know what it is like being a wedding photographer? You will find a lot of pros and semi-pros sharing tips and tricks here.
- DIYPhotography – Awesome site with lots of do it yourself projects for flash setups, studio lighting and other expensive things you can make yourself for cheap.
- ZipLens – What to check out that expensive lense for you kids next soccer match? Go to Ziplense and rent it before you buy it.
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Funny that, I stepped up to a digital SLR myself this holiday!!! I hope you are having as much fun as I am.
We really aught to talk more.
Happy Holiday man…
Yeah but you probably got a super duper nice one, I didn’t want to feel inadequate
I have the Sony DSLR.. which I am STILL learning to use after a year!! Thanks for the sites!
Your welcome Kim, thanks for stopping by!
If you’re on the fence about getting a DSLR, jump off and get one! You will not be disappointed. No more annoying shutter lag!
“Hey peanut! What a beautiful smile!” Click. Half your child’s face is out of the frame and out of focus.
They’re getting more affordable these days, and the entry-level models compete on price with the advanced mega-zoom point and shoot cameras.
In the mean time, there are tons of things you can do that cost nothing that will improve your photography more than buying a DSLR ever will.
http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/01/29/improve-your-family-photos-21st-century-dad-style/#zero_cost
http://photodoto.com/index.php/2006/08/18/what-gear-should-i-buy-to-take-great-photographs/