NigelH
02-03-2012, 11:02pm
Hi Everyone,
I started out with a Canon AE1 and a 50mm prime in the early 80s - well, if you don't count the plastic point and clicks of the 70s. The AE1 took some great photos but went into disuse when auto focus and digital started to take off.
These days I carry my G7 constantly while on holidays and trips away with work. But I've been conscious of its limitations and have been stalking the forums and camera shops with zeal since visiting the US in September last year. It seemed like every 14 year old or tourist had at least a T3i and a descent zoom. So i decided I needed to upgrade to DSLR in order to capture those magic shots with greater success. I generally like landscapes, city streets and buildings, with a desire for the creative.
I would love to buy a full frame model but can't justify the cost. I also want video and a good, current feature set, so have decided on the 7D - that was easy. The biggest challenge now is deciding on my first lens, despite reading numerous posts. I was considering the EF-S 17-55 2.8 for lower light, IQ and wide angle. But I really want more reach and better dust/weather sealing for lots of outdoor use. So I'm just about committed to the 24-105 f4 L. It may not be particularly wide on the 7D but I've noted that many match it with the 10-22 for landscape work. I'm just not sure about the lack of f2.8. Maybe a 50mm 1.4 later for those indoor moments?
Hopefully I'll get some good tips and feedback from the forum and look forward to developing my photography and sharing some pics - once I decide on which lens investment, that is.
Cheers,
Nigel
I started out with a Canon AE1 and a 50mm prime in the early 80s - well, if you don't count the plastic point and clicks of the 70s. The AE1 took some great photos but went into disuse when auto focus and digital started to take off.
These days I carry my G7 constantly while on holidays and trips away with work. But I've been conscious of its limitations and have been stalking the forums and camera shops with zeal since visiting the US in September last year. It seemed like every 14 year old or tourist had at least a T3i and a descent zoom. So i decided I needed to upgrade to DSLR in order to capture those magic shots with greater success. I generally like landscapes, city streets and buildings, with a desire for the creative.
I would love to buy a full frame model but can't justify the cost. I also want video and a good, current feature set, so have decided on the 7D - that was easy. The biggest challenge now is deciding on my first lens, despite reading numerous posts. I was considering the EF-S 17-55 2.8 for lower light, IQ and wide angle. But I really want more reach and better dust/weather sealing for lots of outdoor use. So I'm just about committed to the 24-105 f4 L. It may not be particularly wide on the 7D but I've noted that many match it with the 10-22 for landscape work. I'm just not sure about the lack of f2.8. Maybe a 50mm 1.4 later for those indoor moments?
Hopefully I'll get some good tips and feedback from the forum and look forward to developing my photography and sharing some pics - once I decide on which lens investment, that is.
Cheers,
Nigel