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]]> By: suresh http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-82 suresh Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:24:45 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-82 I was looking for some information about digital camera and the one you provided was excellent, and give more information to a layman like me . thanx. You're welcome Suresh! Erin I was looking for some information about digital camera and the one you provided was excellent, and give more information to a layman like me .

thanx.

You’re welcome Suresh!

Erin

]]> By: Jeffrey Jon Smith http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-81 Jeffrey Jon Smith Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:41:54 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-81 Erin, I am looking as you know to take my photography to the next level. I currently use the original 6mp Digital Rebel (I know...) since I have multiple lenses for Canon - I want to stay Canon. I have reviewed my two cameras that I can afford... just wondering which you could recommend. D30 or the newer D5. D5 is 12+mp while the D30 is down around 8.2mp. Your thoughts? I am concerned the D5 is at my spending limit - but it seems to be the better camera while the D30 (successor to the D20) has great history and user base. I reviewed both at <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dpreview.com/</a> and both have great reviews. Jeff Hi Jeff, My personal preference would be the 5D. Even though the 30D is a great camera for the money (about $1,300), is 8.2 MP, interchanges with your Canon lenses and has an on-camera flash, it has a focal length multiplier of 1.6 which means it doesn't have a full size sensor and your wide angle lenses won't photograph as wide as you'd expect. Ex: if you have a 17-35 wide angle zoom it will actually be more like a 28-55mm zoom when used with this camera. DP Review has a more technical description if you're interested: <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=focal%20length%20multiplier" rel="nofollow"> focal length multiplier definition</a> The 5D has more megapixels, 12.7, and most importantly has a full size sensor which has the same field of view as 24x36 mm 'full-size' film frame, so the field of view with your lenses will register true to size. At approx $2,984 for the 5D, there is about a $1,700 difference between the two cameras, so it's something to consider. Good luck! Let me know what you decide. Erin Erin,

I am looking as you know to take my photography to the next level. I currently use the original 6mp Digital Rebel (I know…) since I have multiple lenses for Canon – I want to stay Canon. I have reviewed my two cameras that I can afford… just wondering which you could recommend. D30 or the newer D5. D5 is 12+mp while the D30 is down around 8.2mp. Your thoughts? I am concerned the D5 is at my spending limit – but it seems to be the better camera while the D30 (successor to the D20) has great history and user base.
I reviewed both at http://www.dpreview.com/ and both have great reviews.

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

My personal preference would be the 5D. Even though the 30D is a great camera for the money (about $1,300), is 8.2 MP, interchanges with your Canon lenses and has an on-camera flash, it has a focal length multiplier of 1.6 which means it doesn’t have a full size sensor and your wide angle lenses won’t photograph as wide as you’d expect. Ex: if you have a 17-35 wide angle zoom it will actually be more like a 28-55mm zoom when used with this camera. DP Review has a more technical description if you’re interested:

focal length multiplier definition
The 5D has more megapixels, 12.7, and most importantly has a full size sensor which has the same field of view as 24×36 mm ‘full-size’ film frame, so the field of view with your lenses will register true to size. At approx $2,984 for the 5D, there is about a $1,700 difference between the two cameras, so it’s something to consider. Good luck! Let me know what you decide.

Erin

]]> By: Jeffrey Jon Smith http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-80 Jeffrey Jon Smith Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:48:50 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-80 Erin, I know I thanked you personally via email for your very informative email. It really was a "god-send" for me. I thought everyone else may need to hear it also. Thanks Erin! I took your advice and have put things into motion. Your email was not only informative but an inspiration to me. I took some time off from work to get my first site up and running. Strange... I've been designing websites for years for everyone else, but never for myself. I understood from your email that I should have a professional method of showing my work and to provide a contact vehicle for others. Please take a look if you ever get time from what must be a busy schedule. Main Site is <a href="http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com" rel="nofollow"><b>www.jeffreyjonsmith.com</b></a> I also did a shortened Photo Essay on Iceland Geysers @ <a href="http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com/Portfolio/Video/IcelandFlash.htm" rel="nofollow"><b><a href="http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com/Portfolio/Video/IcelandFlash.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com/Portfolio/Video/IcelandFlash.htm</a></b></a> Now starts the hard part of research of the sites you provided me. I especially liked the Magnum work. Wow! Their really is some talented people. I hope I can become one of them. Hey what are your thoughts on watermarks? – I noticed you did not appear to utilize them. Thanks Again! Love your show Jeff Erin,

I know I thanked you personally via email for your very informative email. It really was a “god-send” for me. I thought everyone else may need to hear it also. Thanks Erin!

I took your advice and have put things into motion. Your email was not only informative but an inspiration to me. I took some time off from work to get my first site up and running. Strange… I’ve been designing websites for years for everyone else, but never for myself. I understood from your email that I should have a professional method of showing my work and to provide a contact vehicle for others.

Please take a look if you ever get time from what must be a busy schedule.

Main Site is http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com

I also did a shortened Photo Essay on Iceland Geysers @ http://www.jeffreyjonsmith.com/Portfolio/Video/IcelandFlash.htm

Now starts the hard part of research of the sites you provided me. I especially liked the Magnum work. Wow! Their really is some talented people. I hope I can become one of them.

Hey what are your thoughts on watermarks? – I noticed you did not appear to utilize them.

Thanks Again!

Love your show
Jeff

]]> By: James McCormick http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-79 James McCormick Sat, 02 Sep 2006 10:53:47 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-79 I have been restoring old family photos for quite some time and have even restored 2 photos that were actually torn completely in 2 parts. I have used PS 7.01 but recently started using PS Elements 4.0. I enjoyed your recent show on restorations. Where can I get the inks you mentioned? I use the Epson R1800, with excellent results. But, I'm worried about longevity, since I send the photos to folks who have no resources to replace the ones I give them should they begin to fade. I have been restoring old family photos for quite some time and have even restored 2 photos that were actually torn completely in 2 parts.
I have used PS 7.01 but recently started using PS Elements 4.0.
I enjoyed your recent show on restorations. Where can I get the inks you mentioned? I use the Epson R1800, with excellent results. But, I’m worried about longevity, since I send the photos to folks who have no resources to replace the ones I give them should they begin to fade.

]]> By: Jenny http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-78 Jenny Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:04:24 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-78 Erin, I love your show. What digital photo software do you recommend? I see all the cool stuff you do to the pics that I would like to do. Jenny Hi Jenny, Thank you, I'm glad to hear that you love the show :-) I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 on The Whole Picture. It's very easy to use and quite robust! Here's a link to a free trial download: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/tryout.html" rel="nofollow"> free trial download</a> Erin Erin, I love your show. What digital photo software do you recommend? I see all the cool stuff you do to the pics that I would like to do.

Jenny

Hi Jenny,

Thank you, I’m glad to hear that you love the show :-)
I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 on The Whole Picture. It’s very easy to use and quite robust! Here’s a link to a free trial download:


free trial download

Erin

]]> By: amber http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-77 amber Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:59:58 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-77 I was thinking about becoming a photographer, but I have so many questions. Do you need to go to school? What camera is the best when doing professional photos? How much should I spend on a camera? What kind of photo software do you use? I'm just really confused please help me out erin!! I was thinking about becoming a photographer, but I have so many questions. Do you need to go to school? What camera is the best when doing professional photos? How much should I spend on a camera? What kind of photo software do you use? I’m just really confused please help me out erin!!

]]> By: Stacey http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-76 Stacey Thu, 03 Aug 2006 17:58:04 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-76 Hi Erin: I watched your show for the first time today (I TiVo'd it - it was on yesterday). I am an amateur photgrapher and I get really great feedback from people regarding my photos, but I have a lot to learn still. I really enjoyed the show and am looking forward to more, but I do have one question.....in the show I watched your student was working with a digital point and shoot and I have a digital SLR; how do I go about manipulating the exposure of my shots? Do I need to work with the shutter speed and depth-of-field numbers instead? Thank you so much. Stacey Hi Erin:

I watched your show for the first time today (I TiVo’d it – it was on yesterday). I am an amateur photgrapher and I get really great feedback from people regarding my photos, but I have a lot to learn still.

I really enjoyed the show and am looking forward to more, but I do have one question…..in the show I watched your student was working with a digital point and shoot and I have a digital SLR; how do I go about manipulating the exposure of my shots? Do I need to work with the shutter speed and depth-of-field numbers instead?

Thank you so much.
Stacey

]]> By: Wendy http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-75 Wendy Tue, 01 Aug 2006 13:56:38 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-75 Hello Erin I am very excited that the new season has started. I love your show and have learned a great deal from you. I am a amateur but I have always taken decent photos, but it was missing something, after watching your show my technique has improved greatly, so much so that I have been talked into starting my own photography business (mostly for children). It will be small, and I will go into peoples homes, or location of there choice. I still have tons of questions regarding technique, but I will start with the main question.... What do I do now? I have no idea where to begin with starting a business.....Can you recommend a book, or website, or any advice you can offer would be great! Also I would be extremely grateful if you would take a look at some of my work, I would love some constructive criticism from you!!! If you are willing and have the time, I will send you a link to my Photoshow Circle site on Comcast. Thank you for your time. Wendy P.S. Thank you for turning my hobbie into my passion. Hello Erin

I am very excited that the new season has started. I love your show and have learned a great deal from you.

I am a amateur but I have always taken decent photos, but it was missing something, after watching your show my technique has improved greatly, so much so that I have been talked into starting my own photography business (mostly for children). It will be small, and I will go into peoples homes, or location of there choice. I still have tons of questions regarding technique, but I will start with the main question….

What do I do now? I have no idea where to begin with starting a business…..Can you recommend a book, or website, or any advice you can offer would be great!

Also I would be extremely grateful if you would take a look at some of my work, I would love some constructive criticism from you!!! If you are willing and have the time, I will send you a link to my Photoshow Circle site on Comcast.

Thank you for your time.

Wendy

P.S.

Thank you for turning my hobbie into my passion.

]]> By: kendall manning pryor http://erinmanning.com/blog/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-74 kendall manning pryor Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:52:35 +0000 http://erinmanning.wordpress.com/2006/07/30/choosing-a-digital-camera/#comment-74 Saw you on the today show..you were great cuz!!! Saw you on the today show..you were great cuz!!!

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