Photography - Camera Lens Converters Verses Camera Lenses

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By Clive Anderson
Being an avid user and fan of the DSLR digital camera I realise that there are quite a few choices when it comes to low cost picture improvement. Wouldn't you agree that it is great to get that DSLR camera that you wanted, and even better once you have mastered the basic uses and functions that that camera has to offer? But what camera equipment choices do you think you should be making in order to take the next step in getting even better results from your efforts and camera.


I guess the first thing is being sure to get the camera that best suits you and your needs, which is not especially easy with so many digital camera manufacturers and each one having an extensive range to choose from.


The SLR (Single Lens Reflex) versions of digital camera, the DSLR have some truly outstanding capabilities even when standard, the picture quality when using the auto modes can make even the most basic of pictures appear as though they were taken by an expert.


So deciding on a DSLR digital camera makes more sense as it will give you far more options and choices for a multitude of options, as well as possibly the best results for your money.


Choosing the manufacturer and model for your DSLR requires a little research and weighing up all your personal requirements, not least of all the cost. The best place to get a great camera deal is not necessarily the high street store or mall, instead focus on the Internet.


Online stores have a lot less overheads and only have each other to compete with so searching for the right deal can take a bit of time, but by being smart you can find a site that has done all the legwork for you. Online deals offer great discounts, vouchers, and in a lot of cases you will even get free delivery.


Moving On...
There are so many accessories and extras that will catch your eye, one of which will no doubt be telephoto lenses for getting some great distance photographs that might otherwise be lost on a smaller lens.
Generally with a majority of DSLR cameras you should get something like 18-70mm or round about that so the first step up would be to go for a 200mm lens.
There are a variety of choices when it comes to lenses as well as in some cases a hefty price tag as well, but needless to say that the dearer ones are going to be better optical quality giving better clarity at distance.


There Is a Cheaper Option...
Alternatively for a much smaller price tag you can buy what is known as a 2x camera lens converter. (Before going any further I should like to make it clear at this point that the majority of converters only tend to work while using manual mode for focussing. That said the results can certainly be phenomenal and give the users two great ends of the scale).


Converters give you benefits of both worlds as they are ideal for close ups offering 2x the magnification that you previously had as well as great distance shots too.
This is something you would not necessarily get if you had bought a bigger lens as the lower ranges tend to be pretty high. For a 18-70mm lens you will now have 140mm top end, but for only a fraction of the cost of a 200mm lens.


This is a great comparison and for anyone starting out should give them all the need range wise for some time, but the inevitable will probably happen and the mindset will change to thinking of buying a 200mm camera lens or bigger and using the camera lens converter to make it a 400mm.


But That is a Different Scenario Again...
Whatever the thinking or decision when it comes to buying DSLR digital camera lenses and accessories a camera lens converter is always going to be a great buy due to it costing a lot less than a camera lens and can improve your close up photographs as well as your distance shots.
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Macro Photography With The Canon Rebel T3i

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By Wayne Rasku
Close up photography is a powerful medium. It holds plenty of drama and OMG moments.
The intention of this article is to give you a few T3i photography tips specific to macro work.


With the Canon Rebel T3i, the photographer has more than one option for getting these amazing shots.


The first way is the standard method. There is a selection on the mode dial for macro. It is an icon that looks like a tulip flower. When you select this position on the mode dial, you just point and shoot. This is good, right?


Most of the time this is true, but there is at least one situation that is not so good. When the light is not sufficient for getting a shot without the automatic flash taking over, you will have to settle for that flash, because you cannot disable it. The reason this may not be the most desirable of options is that if you are really close to the subject (which is exactly what you want in a macro shot), there will be a dark shadow at the bottom of your image due to the flash being too close to the lens, thus causing a "flash shadow."


The second way to get those amazing macro shots is to go for a different mode dial setting. Go on the "creative" side of the mode dial. You can choose either P or Av to get a great result. Even if the light is not as bright as you need it to get a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur, you don't have to rely on the flash. Instead, you can try raising the ISO, or you can use a tripod to steady the camera.


When you select P, or Program mode, the camera will select the correct shutter speed and aperture for a decent exposure. When you select AV, or aperture priority, you get to choose an aperture that will give you the right amount of detail. This is the setting that will give you the most control as a photographer. Of course, you will want to practice quite a bit so that you know how the camera will act. The more you practice, the more confident you will be when it is time to get the shot.
Don't be afraid to experiment. Take lots of shots at different settings. You will be surprised at how much difference there is when you change one of the settings. You will make some discoveries that will change the way you approach macro photography.


A couple of things to keep in mind when shooting macro with your Canon Rebel T3i.
First, get as close as you can and still get good focus.


Second, use a tripod if the light is low. The closer you get to a subject, the more a little shake will ruin your shot. Keeping the camera steady is one of the keys to great macro shots.
Third, if using a zoom lens, use the long end of the zoom. After all, you want to be able to fill the frame with your subject. While you can indeed shoot close-ups with a wide-angle lens, the longer focal lengths are what you want.


The Canon Rebel T3i has another fantastic feature that makes using it for macro photography special. Only one or two other cameras have. It is the ability to use Live View with digital zoom in order to get the focus "spot on." It is perhaps the strongest reason to get into close up photography with your Rebel.
For more Rebel T3i Photography Tips and to find out how to use your Canon Rebel T3i for macro photography, be sure to visit http://buycheapcameralens.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-choose-best-camera-lens.htmlsoon.
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Canon Rebel T3i For Macro Photography - 4 Helpful Hints

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By Wayne Rasku

Are you ready to dive into macro photography with your new Canon Rebel T3i? Macro, or close-up, photography is at the top of many "I want to learn how to do this" lists, but, for some reason, it gets pushed to the back burner. Well, there is no time like the present to get started. And, the good news is that with your T3i, it is easier than ever before.If you don't own one of those expensive lenses specifically made for close-up work, have no fear, extension tubes are here! Almost any lens can qualify for this chore if you have a cheap set of extension tubes. Basically, they extend the distance from the lens to the sensor so you can move your camera closer to the objects you are photographing.

One of the best things about taking extremely close pictures of objects is the detail that is revealed. There are facets of nearly every subject that are not normally noticed by people at a casual glance. But take a close up shot and you will experience many OMG moments.

On a personal note, yours truly actually became hooked on photography when I took my first macro shot with an old point and shoot camera. As nearly everyone else who makes this discovery, I took pictures of every bug and flower that I could. I didn't realize that there are so many other interesting subjects to shoot in the tiny world of close up photography. There are buttons, zippers, door knobs, human eyes, animal eyes, and the list is infinite. The only limitation is your imagination.

Now that you are convinced to get started, here are a few hints:

*Start shooting. This seems quite obvious, but most of us tend to get bogged down with the learning process. Yes, there are many classes and tutorials available online and off line, but just go out and take some pictures. You will learn as you go, and it will be so rewarding. Photography is a skill that is best learned "on the job."

*Allow yourself to make mistakes. This goes along with the first hint. If you are afraid to make mistakes, you will never experience the thrill of what you discover through those mistakes. Some of your best shots will come as a result of something you did "wrong"

*Use a tripod. As you get closer to an object, the chances for blur increase exponentially. Personally, I use a tripod and a remote shutter button, but when I don't have the remote, I use the 2-second timer on the T3i.

*Use Live View and focus manually. The Canon Rebel T3i has a fantastic feature that makes macro photography so much easier than most other cameras. It is the digital zoom feature when in Live View. The way it works for this kind of photo is to set your lens on manual focus, then use the digital zoom at 5x or 10x so that you can fine tune your focus. This one feature is what sold me on the Canon Rebel T3i.

That's it. Pretty simple, right? Hopefully, these few hints will get you started (and hooked).

A Canon Rebel T3i can produce great close-up shots.There are more helpful T3i macro photography hints at http://buycheapcameralens.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-choose-best-camera-lens.htmlwhere you can view a couple of videos and see some sample photos.

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