Camera Bags For Canon Slr
Posted in Uncategorized on 09/08/2011 12:25 am by adminCamera Bags For Canon Slr
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 SLR DSLR Camera Case Bag for CANON EOS 1D 7D 500D 1000D  US $7.99
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 Canon 100DG Bag for Canon SLR Cameras US $34.99
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 SLR DSLR Camera Bag for Canon EOS 550D 500D 450D 3018 US $9.99
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Basic kit for a beginner with Canon 40d?
I have just purchased the following:
Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Kit)
SanDisk CompactFlash 4GB Extreme III Memory
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
Now I have very limited budget left to spend but wondered if there are any other essential items I need to get started. For example, can anyone recommend a suitable bag/case? I assume the camera comes with a battery - I will be well disappointed if not. Is a tripod or flash gun essential?
I am new to DSLR cameras, my previous camera being an Olympus C7070 Wide Zoom compact.
Thanks
Paul
Hello Paul.
First, buy a Haze/UV filter for both lenses. You'll need a 67mm diameter filter for the 17-85mm zoom and a 52mm diameter filter for the 50mm lens. You want a filter to protect the front element of your lens from atmospheric pollution and smudges/fingerprints.
While buying the filters, buy a lens cleaning cloth and a lens brush. The brush is for removing loose dust and they used to come in a tube that looked like a lipstick tube. The lens cloth will remove any smudges. If its a stubborn one, just breathe on the filter.
If your budget allows, buy a 67mm slim mount circular polarizer and a 52mm to 67mm "step-up" ring. This will allow you to use the polarizer on both lenses.
The polarizer will darken a blue sky and make any clouds really "pop". It also removes reflections/glare from glass, water, snow, sand and painted metal - but not polished metal.
Always buy quality filters - Heliopan, B+W, Singh-Ray, Hoya, Tiffen.
Learning how to use all the features and settings available on your camera will require some quality time to really READ & STUDY the Owner's Manual for your camera. Its best to learn one feature/setting at a time and practice using it until you understand it completely.
You might want to consider buying the "Magic Lantern" instructional DVD for your Canon 40D. It is available at Circuit City and Amazon and probably several other stores.
You might want to add these books to your personal library:
"Hands-On Digital Photography" by George Schaub
"How Digital Photography Works, Second Edition" by Ron White
Buying a camera bag is a largely based on personal preferences. Right now you don't really need a large one so check what is offered at Wal-Mart or Target or Circuit City, etc.
Always keep your camera either safely in your bag or hanging securely around your neck. If the strap that came with it isn't comfortable, you can buy a nice wide one with the CANON logo on it on eBay.
Visit your library and read the photography magazines they have. If one really appeals to you, subscribe to it. My personal favorite is Shutterbug. IMO anyone interested in photography will benefit from reading photography magazines. They not only review equipment but also have "How To" articles to help improve your skills.
If you decide to shop on-line for your filters, here are some trusted sites:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
http://www.adorama.com
http://www.keh.com
http://www.uniquephoto.com
http://www.abesofmaine.com
http://www.beachcamera.com
If your budget allows, look at tripods from Manfrotto, Velbon, Slik. Make sure it "fits" you - a tripod that only extends to 50 inches won't be of much use if you're 6 feet tall. I recommend never extending the center column more than an inch or two. Fully extended, it becomes unstable and defeats the purpose.
When buying a tripod, you'll have to choose a head (what your camera actually mounts to). There are 2 types: the tilt/pan head and the ball head. If you plan on a lot of nature and scenic photography a tilt/pan head works well. For sports and action photography a ball head would be a better choice. Either head will come with a "quick release" plate so you can quickly take the camera off the tripod if needed.
Edwin's Editorial:
I always tell people to avoid falling into what I call the "machine gunner" approach to photography*. This is the person who takes 300 exposures and hopes 10% will be worth keeping. This is often accompanied by the "Oh, I can fix it in Photoshop" attitude. Do you really want to be sitting at your computer sorting through 300 pictures hoping to find 30 worth saving? Or sitting there using an editing program and trying to make a mediocre picture into an average picture?
I prefer the "sniper" approach to photography - one exposure, one good picture. Sure, the best sniper misses occasionally. This is also called "Get it right in the camera" and requires thinking about the picture you want to make and knowing how to make it.
"Picture aren't taken. They are made." Ansel Adams.
Learn to look at a scene from several vantage points. Standing. Sitting. Lying flat on your belly. Move to the right and then to the left.
Learn to pay attention to the background. A tree or pole growing out of your subject's head or a powerline running through it adds little to your picture. Usually a slight change in your position or a slightly different angle will eliminate such distractions.
Good luck and welcome to the fascinating, frustrating world of advanced photography.
* A person in here once said that if they took 1,000 pictures and got one good one they were happy. IMO you'd get better results if you gave the camera to a chimpanzee.
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Uv/weatherproof Camera Pouch $14.99 10-22-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - VANGUARD OREGON 6 OREGON 6 CAMERA POUCH (INSIDE DIM: 2.375"H X 4.625"W X 4.75"D; OUTSIDE DIM: 3.375"H X 3.75"W X 5.5"D)... |
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New - Energizer Premium Max N (Per 2) - E90BP-2 $3.95 Energizer E90BP-2 N Battery Battery Type: Alkaline Volts: 1.5 mAh: 1000 Fits: Argus Model 257 Camera Argus Model 260 Camera Argus Model 264 Insta-Load Camera Canon C30 Canomatic Camera Canon Canomatic C-30 Camera Fotomatic FC No. HSZ-5 Meter Keystone K1020 Auto Inst. Still Camera Kodak Automatic 35F Camera Kodak Automatic 35R4 Camera Kodak Ektamite Flasholder Kodak Instamatic 250 Camer... |
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Lowepro Fastpack 350 Camera/Laptop Backpack Go all day with the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 350 backpack. It protects your pro digital SLR and 17 widescreen notebook compactly while providing generous storage for other gear. Side-entry compartments let you quickly grab equipment and accessories, even while you're on the move. Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers. Capacity for 1 pro digital SLR with... |
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Pacsafe Camsafe 100 Camera Shoulder Bag This handy camera bag easily accomodates your SLR camera, and the multiple pockets ensure all your small and delicate accessories are well protected and organized.... |
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Kata KT D-3N1-22 3 In 1 Sling /Backpack with Laptop Slot $90.88 Kata 3N1-22; 3in1 Sling Backpack... |
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Vivitar DKS-25 Photo/SLR/Laptop Sling Backpack - Large (Black) The lightweight and extremely durable Vivitar One DSLR Sling Backpack (VIV-DKS-25) fits one DSLR camera with lens attached, a 17-in. laptop computer, 1-4 extra lenses, a flash unit and numerous accessories. Features adjustable foam padding, adjustable straps, tripod holder, trolley sleeve, and removable rain cover. Interior Dimensions: Laptop Compartment: 18 x 10.5 in. (45.7 x 26.7 cm) / Top Compa... |
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CENGAGE David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS 60D - 9781435459960 $13.99 Are you tired of squinting at the tiny color-coded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you're in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE CANON EOS 60D is your solution. This new full-color spiral-bound reference guide condenses all the must-hav... |
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Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide $4.19 If you want to polish your photography skills, keep your camera bag stocked with the best equipment, like Canon's new EOS 7D camera and this practical, full-color Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide. Portable and packed with information, this handy guide helps you get the very most out of the EOS 7D's powerful new features. Discover professional shooting tricks, helpful composition advice and invalua... |
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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion $9.75 Through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/D450 Companion gives you a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use this camera. This is not a typical camera guide: rather than just showing you what all the buttons do, this unique book teaches you how to use various Digital Rebel features to make great photographs. With The Canon D... |
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David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D $8.22 Are you tired of squinting at the tiny colorcoded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you're in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE CANON EOS REBEL T2I/550D is your solution. This new, lay-flat, spiral bound, reference guide condenses all t... |