Comments on: An Ode to DSLR Cameras http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras Tech News, Reviews and Guides Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:43:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: How To: HDR Photography Basics (Part 1) — PaulStamatiou.com http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-181472 How To: HDR Photography Basics (Part 1) — PaulStamatiou.com Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:09:22 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-181472 [...] An Ode to DSLR Cameras [...] [...] An Ode to DSLR Cameras [...]

]]> By: 5 Gadgets that Bloggers Should Have | Linkroos Blog http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-170431 5 Gadgets that Bloggers Should Have | Linkroos Blog Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:46:32 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-170431 [...] Apple’s product such as iPod Touch, smart PDA like blackberry or dopod, 10 Megs of pixels with cool lenses DSLR like Nikon D60or Sony [...] [...] Apple’s product such as iPod Touch, smart PDA like blackberry or dopod, 10 Megs of pixels with cool lenses DSLR like Nikon D60or Sony [...]

]]> By: First Impressions: Nikon D300 DSLR Camera | ThinkBox http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-166094 First Impressions: Nikon D300 DSLR Camera | ThinkBox Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:41:16 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-166094 [...] around a Nikon D300 camera, courtesy of John Ratcliffe-Lee and his team at the MWW Group. While my Nikon D80 is considered an entry-level DSLR camera, the D300 is more along the lines of a mid-range offering, only bested by the full-frame Nikon D700 [...] [...] around a Nikon D300 camera, courtesy of John Ratcliffe-Lee and his team at the MWW Group. While my Nikon D80 is considered an entry-level DSLR camera, the D300 is more along the lines of a mid-range offering, only bested by the full-frame Nikon D700 [...]

]]> By: First Impressions: Nikon D300 DSLR Camera - PaulStamatiou.com http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-165919 First Impressions: Nikon D300 DSLR Camera - PaulStamatiou.com Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:30:45 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-165919 [...] around a Nikon D300 camera, courtesy of John Ratcliffe-Lee and his team at the MWW Group. While my Nikon D80 is considered an entry-level DSLR camera, the D300 is more along the lines of a mid-range offering, only bested by the full-frame Nikon D700 [...] [...] around a Nikon D300 camera, courtesy of John Ratcliffe-Lee and his team at the MWW Group. While my Nikon D80 is considered an entry-level DSLR camera, the D300 is more along the lines of a mid-range offering, only bested by the full-frame Nikon D700 [...]

]]> By: 5 Gadgets that Bloggers Should Have http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-160117 5 Gadgets that Bloggers Should Have Thu, 01 May 2008 01:45:32 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-160117 [...] product such as iPod Touch, smart PDA like blackberry or dopod, 10 Megs of pixels with cool lenses DSLR like Nikon D60 or Sony [...] [...] product such as iPod Touch, smart PDA like blackberry or dopod, 10 Megs of pixels with cool lenses DSLR like Nikon D60 or Sony [...]

]]> By: Adil Rasheed http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-158904 Adil Rasheed Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:12:53 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-158904 Hey D80 is a beauty. Have already took 10K photographs with this amazing camera. Is a bit bulky but it is worth the quality of photographs I get :) Hey D80 is a beauty. Have already took 10K photographs with this amazing camera. Is a bit bulky but it is worth the quality of photographs I get :)

]]> By: Eugene http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-155215 Eugene Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:54:44 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-155215 I have been using the Canon Rebel XT since June 2006. It is one amazing entry-level SLR camera. Most of the images I have taken with the Canon Rebel XT I have posted on my photoblog, http://elbelbelb2000.blogtog.com (updated daily). ~Eugene P.S. I am an alumnus of Georgia Tech. Go Jackets! I have been using the Canon Rebel XT since June 2006. It is one amazing entry-level SLR camera. Most of the images I have taken with the Canon Rebel XT I have posted on my photoblog, http://elbelbelb2000.blogtog.com (updated daily).

~Eugene
P.S. I am an alumnus of Georgia Tech. Go Jackets!

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125969 Paul Stamatiou Mon, 28 May 2007 19:46:37 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125969 @fingerprinz - your loss. If you read the entire post and comments you would see that I was not paid for this post, I wasn't even asked to write a post like this and that the camera is just a loaner. I wrote about this because of the sheer passion I now hold for high-end digital cameras and what they can do. I only spent 1 paragraph mentioning about the Nikon program so people wouldn't ask me where I got the money for such an expensive camera. @fingerprinz – your loss. If you read the entire post and comments you would see that I was not paid for this post, I wasn’t even asked to write a post like this and that the camera is just a loaner. I wrote about this because of the sheer passion I now hold for high-end digital cameras and what they can do. I only spent 1 paragraph mentioning about the Nikon program so people wouldn’t ask me where I got the money for such an expensive camera.

]]> By: fingerprinz http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125967 fingerprinz Mon, 28 May 2007 19:41:37 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125967 With this post, your credibility as a geek blogger is definitely gone. You lost my feed subscription. With this post, your credibility as a geek blogger is definitely gone. You lost my feed subscription.

]]> By: David Moore http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125727 David Moore Wed, 23 May 2007 21:29:17 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125727 Your sister doesn't know my friend Rosie Whiting that just graduated from A&M as well does she Paul? Your sister doesn’t know my friend Rosie Whiting that just graduated from A&M as well does she Paul?

]]> By: Joel http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125635 Joel Tue, 22 May 2007 08:12:17 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125635 @mike: welcome to the world of quality glass... @mike: welcome to the world of quality glass…

]]> By: Mike Schinkel http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125633 Mike Schinkel Tue, 22 May 2007 07:39:44 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125633 Influenced by Josh Hallett and then Ken Rockwell, I decided to get a D40 to replace my aging circa-2000 Olympus C-2100UZ that I loved (f2.8, 10x zoom w/image stabilization.) Well, after getting it I realized I had serious mixed feelings about the D40. Try as I might, I can't get anywhere near as crisp a shot with the D40 in low light as I was can my Ultra Zoom. That forced me to really learn how to use all the different setting after which it really made me sad to learn that the problems was that nappy (sorry Imus) f3.5 kit lens. Though the shots in bright light are amazing, I was soon wishing that I had gotten a newer bridge camera for less than the cost of the D40. But THEN I went out and shot with both the Nikon and the Olympus and realized I never wanted to touch that old Olympus again! It's like the difference between driving a BMW and a Kia. So you are absolutely right, once you go DSLR you can't go back. I just wish Nikon made an f2.8 lens that didn't cost TWICE what the D40 costs because eventually I'm going to have to get one (though I'll probably have to go Sigma or Tameron because of cost.) Influenced by Josh Hallett and then Ken Rockwell, I decided to get a D40 to replace my aging circa-2000 Olympus C-2100UZ that I loved (f2.8, 10x zoom w/image stabilization.)

Well, after getting it I realized I had serious mixed feelings about the D40. Try as I might, I can’t get anywhere near as crisp a shot with the D40 in low light as I was can my Ultra Zoom. That forced me to really learn how to use all the different setting after which it really made me sad to learn that the problems was that nappy (sorry Imus) f3.5 kit lens. Though the shots in bright light are amazing, I was soon wishing that I had gotten a newer bridge camera for less than the cost of the D40.

But THEN I went out and shot with both the Nikon and the Olympus and realized I never wanted to touch that old Olympus again! It’s like the difference between driving a BMW and a Kia. So you are absolutely right, once you go DSLR you can’t go back. I just wish Nikon made an f2.8 lens that didn’t cost TWICE what the D40 costs because eventually I’m going to have to get one (though I’ll probably have to go Sigma or Tameron because of cost.)

]]> By: Joel http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125551 Joel Mon, 21 May 2007 03:27:59 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125551 Just to clarify, the digital in D-SLR has nothing to do with the fact that you must use the classical viewfinder to shoot with - it has everything to do with the SLR component. Single Lens Reflex refers to the fact that the user looks through the lens via a prism and mirror system, and when shooting the mirror is shifter out of the way and the shutter releases (and as a result, look mum, no shutter lag!) Just to clarify, the digital in D-SLR has nothing to do with the fact that you must use the classical viewfinder to shoot with – it has everything to do with the SLR component. Single Lens Reflex refers to the fact that the user looks through the lens via a prism and mirror system, and when shooting the mirror is shifter out of the way and the shutter releases (and as a result, look mum, no shutter lag!)

]]> By: BOK http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125336 BOK Wed, 16 May 2007 21:35:21 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125336 I'd loved to have the EXIF-data included in these pics of yours... too bad they got edited out. I’d loved to have the EXIF-data included in these pics of yours… too bad they got edited out.

]]> By: Jonathan Solichin http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125300 Jonathan Solichin Wed, 16 May 2007 06:21:43 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125300 Nice! I need a new camera too, mine is over 4 years old. I'm wondering if I should buy a DSLR though, like you said, I wouldn't carry it to any party. Right now I'm considering s850. a cheap point and shoot with aperture and shutter priority. Even more amazing, available at less then a $200! Pretty compact too! So no problem carrying it anywhere. Nice! I need a new camera too, mine is over 4 years old. I’m wondering if I should buy a DSLR though, like you said, I wouldn’t carry it to any party. Right now I’m considering s850. a cheap point and shoot with aperture and shutter priority. Even more amazing, available at less then a $200! Pretty compact too! So no problem carrying it anywhere.

]]> By: Patrix http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125292 Patrix Wed, 16 May 2007 04:37:32 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125292 Cool. Loved your comparison zoom pictures. The quality is excellent and I have been eyeing the Nikon D-series for almost 1.5 years now. BTW your sister was in one of my classes at A&M. Small world. Cool. Loved your comparison zoom pictures. The quality is excellent and I have been eyeing the Nikon D-series for almost 1.5 years now.

BTW your sister was in one of my classes at A&M. Small world.

]]> By: Azhar http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125286 Azhar Wed, 16 May 2007 03:54:31 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125286 Ah the joys of DSLRS :D time to start photoblogging :D Ah the joys of DSLRS :D time to start photoblogging :D

]]> By: How Does Getting That First DLSR Feel? at CameraPorn http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125261 How Does Getting That First DLSR Feel? at CameraPorn Tue, 15 May 2007 16:22:23 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125261 [...] Widely popular tech blogger and newly hooked DSLR user Paul Stamatiou describes his first experiences with having and using a DSLR. He has pretty much nailed that feeling of knowing as soon as you use a DSLR, you can never comfortably go back to a point and shoot. Sounds like he’s hooked like the rest of us! Check out his thoughts in his “Ode to DSLR Cameras.” [...] [...] Widely popular tech blogger and newly hooked DSLR user Paul Stamatiou describes his first experiences with having and using a DSLR. He has pretty much nailed that feeling of knowing as soon as you use a DSLR, you can never comfortably go back to a point and shoot. Sounds like he’s hooked like the rest of us! Check out his thoughts in his “Ode to DSLR Cameras.” [...]

]]> By: Luke http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125255 Luke Tue, 15 May 2007 13:41:52 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125255 Have to agree, DSLR are the best. Got myself a Nikon D40 a few months back and love it. Main reson for buying it is a hiking trip this summer, I will be snap happy. After using a point and shoot CyberShot for years I have moved to DSLR and won't be going back. Although I still keep my CyberShot with me for quick shots, or just to stick in my back pocket, for any good photo moments I always try and have my D40 ready to go. Action shots are great too, even though mine is the really low end of DSLR I found it great. Have to agree, DSLR are the best. Got myself a Nikon D40 a few months back and love it. Main reson for buying it is a hiking trip this summer, I will be snap happy.

After using a point and shoot CyberShot for years I have moved to DSLR and won’t be going back. Although I still keep my CyberShot with me for quick shots, or just to stick in my back pocket, for any good photo moments I always try and have my D40 ready to go.

Action shots are great too, even though mine is the really low end of DSLR I found it great.

]]> By: Adam http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125252 Adam Tue, 15 May 2007 12:35:22 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125252 You are dead right, a DSLR camera is streets ahead of most "point and click" jobs. My Canon Digital IXUS 55 is really good and manges to cope with whatever I throw at it, the only item I truly miss is the focus ring, getting digital cameras out of auto focus and having full control is a real pain. More often than not, its quicker to photoshop it later! You are dead right, a DSLR camera is streets ahead of most “point and click” jobs.

My Canon Digital IXUS 55 is really good and manges to cope with whatever I throw at it, the only item I truly miss is the focus ring, getting digital cameras out of auto focus and having full control is a real pain. More often than not, its quicker to photoshop it later!

]]> By: Now this is cool... « Kevin’s Photo Blog http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125236 Now this is cool... « Kevin’s Photo Blog Tue, 15 May 2007 04:34:17 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125236 [...] [Courtesy  Paul Stamatiou] [...] [...] [Courtesy  Paul Stamatiou] [...]

]]> By: rygood http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125230 rygood Tue, 15 May 2007 02:58:03 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125230 Very well put together post, you definitely get the essence of the feeling of that first DSLR. Since i got my 30D a year ago, it went from being a simple hobby to an all-out photo obsession. You will truly never be able to go back. On the point about bringing the camera out with you, for the first 6 months i had mine, i was scared about taking it to bars, out at night etc, but recently i've gotten over those fears and been rewarded with some <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rgmiami/sets/72157600077055858/" rel="nofollow">excellent results</a>. So now, i am not only obsessed with taking pictures, I'm also completely obsessed with gear, and i'm always wishing for that next lens, accessory etc. And for you canon users, like myself, once you get that first "L" lens, you are cursed for life! Once you go L you never go back. -rg www.cameraporn.net Very well put together post, you definitely get the essence of the feeling of that first DSLR. Since i got my 30D a year ago, it went from being a simple hobby to an all-out photo obsession. You will truly never be able to go back.

On the point about bringing the camera out with you, for the first 6 months i had mine, i was scared about taking it to bars, out at night etc, but recently i’ve gotten over those fears and been rewarded with some excellent results.

So now, i am not only obsessed with taking pictures, I’m also completely obsessed with gear, and i’m always wishing for that next lens, accessory etc. And for you canon users, like myself, once you get that first “L” lens, you are cursed for life! Once you go L you never go back.

-rg
http://www.cameraporn.net

]]> By: Henry http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125221 Henry Tue, 15 May 2007 00:20:32 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125221 As a shameless plug, I suppose it's worth mentioning that for those who are interested, I did a <a href="http://www.henryetc.com/blog/2007/04/30/review-nikon-d40/" rel="nofollow">full review of the D40 here</a>. As a shameless plug, I suppose it’s worth mentioning that for those who are interested, I did a full review of the D40 here.

]]> By: Henry http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125219 Henry Tue, 15 May 2007 00:18:25 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125219 I got the Nikon D40 a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier. What excites me most about it is that it takes such stellar shots while still maintaining one of the smallest form factors on the market for DSLRs (if not the smallest). For those who may be deterred from getting a DSLR due to their larger size in comparison to point-and-shoots, the D40 is a perfect option. In addition, the price is most certainly right as you mentioned, Paul (those who want more lenses will probably want to go for the Rebel XT, though, as the D40 can only use lenses with built-in motors). I got the Nikon D40 a few weeks ago and couldn’t be happier. What excites me most about it is that it takes such stellar shots while still maintaining one of the smallest form factors on the market for DSLRs (if not the smallest).

For those who may be deterred from getting a DSLR due to their larger size in comparison to point-and-shoots, the D40 is a perfect option. In addition, the price is most certainly right as you mentioned, Paul (those who want more lenses will probably want to go for the Rebel XT, though, as the D40 can only use lenses with built-in motors).

]]> By: Who Wants a DSLR? I do! » Dustin Bachrach Blog http://paulstamatiou.com/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras#comment-125214 Who Wants a DSLR? I do! » Dustin Bachrach Blog Mon, 14 May 2007 23:38:49 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/05/14/an-ode-to-dslr-cameras/#comment-125214 [...] Wants a DSLR? I do! May 14th, 2007 | Posted in: Photography | Save to del.icio.us After seeing Paul’s post today and talking to my friend Craig, I’ve decided I really need a DSLR. It’s price [...] [...] Wants a DSLR? I do! May 14th, 2007 | Posted in: Photography | Save to del.icio.us After seeing Paul’s post today and talking to my friend Craig, I’ve decided I really need a DSLR. It’s price [...]

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