Warnings first: A photo deluge follows this!
Looking through past photographs taken, I realise that I have always been sort of semi-serious about photography. I know the basics about aperture and shutter speed, but that's about the extent of it. Lighting and settings are things which are still beyond me and frankly, I don't think I will be overly concerned about those variables any time soon. After all, the kind of photos I want to take aren't modelled shots. I am looking for the natural beauty in things to present themselves and capture them in that infinitely breath-taking moment.
There's only so little you can do with the lens on a digital camera though. Fiddle with it as much as you like, but the capabilities are limited. The next obvious step would be a digital SLR (Digital Single Reflex Lens) camera that offers better optics for low light conditions outdoors, a richer colour capture, less shutter lag, more manual control and much more depth. Basically, it does everything your digital camera does BUT better.
Below are photos that have got me wondering how it would have turned out with a better camera. Do I really want to sacrifice the convenience of a nifty point and shoot digicam with a bulky DSLR? It's not as simple as just getting a DSLR either. If you're going to get one, the additional accessories are a must or you might as well not get into serious photography to being with. Throw in the memory card, tripod, lens extension, carry case, cleaning kit and spare battery will probably rack up a bill of about $1500 to $2000 SGD depending on the brand and model you're buying. That is a huge price tag for a hobby. It is the equivalent of 10 top-notch basketball shoes, 20 A-grade basketballs, 2-3 superb semi-acoustic guitars with amplifiers included or 6 fabulous snorkelling trips on Malaysian or Thai islands! Perhaps it's still not the time yet for such a hefty investment.
p.s. the quality of the photos might appear better if viewed on flickr on this link
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Photography
4 comments:
actually, i think the pictures you have taken is nice already.
getting so many accessories is too expensive. Unless you're working as a full-time photographer, else this hobby is too expensive and I wouldn't think u'll want to bring it out when u're wif your friends?
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yeah, exactly. All that equipment costs a bomb! Of course when out with frens, I'll still bring my point and shoot digicam. The DSLR will be used more in holidays or when I know I'm going to a scenic location. It's quite bulky also you know!
huh? holiday bring that ah, bulky and troublesome leh. in future u may just throw them one side =x
Well, it is quite an investment and unlike the manual cameras, the DSLRs will only depreciate in price like a car. It really depends on what type of photographs you want to take. And who said that you can't take good pictures with a compact? If you've got your composition and certain basics right, the shot will be great. Maybe you should be looking into filters. They are lighter to carry around. The DSLRs are a lot heavier than the manual SLRs. You can trust me... I was went backpacking with one. Did prove to be useful when you're in a desert though. =P
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