Lenses/Tripod

Fristles

I'm new at cameras although I've been taking pictures with "cheapies" for about 10 years, and now that I am able to buy nice stuff I am trying to learn how to work cameras. Any recommended sites?

I'm looking for an Tripod for my Dig. Canon Powershot and wondering if any would work?

Also looking for a new lense, any suggestions? I like taking close ups of people but also like far away pictures as well.

Thanks,
Fristles

ian408

Fristles wrote:

I'm new at cameras although I've been taking pictures with "cheapies" for about 10 years, and now that I am able to buy nice stuff I am trying to learn how to work cameras. Any recommended sites?

I'm looking for an Tripod for my Dig. Canon Powershot and wondering if any would work?

Also looking for a new lense, any suggestions? I like taking close ups of people but also like far away pictures as well.

Thanks,
Fristles

The lenses you're talking about are best purchased, if available, from Canon
or another reputable source. I'm assuming you'd be using a thread on type
for the Powershot--but if you give a model, we can probably make a better
recommendation.

Tripods. You can find a variety of different tripods to meet your needs.
Ideally, the legs would be tall enough that you can use the 'pod without
using the center column. It would have enough weight to keep it from
vibrating. And be light enough to carry around. Several people, myself
included, use Bogen 3021's. This tripod (no head) is priced around $130.
Depending on the weight of your camera, this might be overkill. But you'll
have it for a long time.

The search feature (look on the menu bar) might help you with other
tripod threads too.

Welcome aboard!

Ian

gubbs

Fristles wrote:

I'm new at cameras although I've been taking pictures with "cheapies" for about 10 years, and now that I am able to buy nice stuff I am trying to learn how to work cameras. Any recommended sites?

Welcome Fristles, I don't think you'll find a better site to learn from than this one, post a few pictures or enter the challenges and you'll get a good idea of what I mean. There's such a wide range of people here (absolute begginners-pros) and they're all very willing to help.

Treven

I have the Manfrotto 3001B Pro tripod legs with the 3030 head; bought it at B&H this past summer for about $180. It's good & solid and heavy - it's not gonna tip over in the wind.

Fristles wrote:

I'm new at cameras although I've been taking pictures with "cheapies" for about 10 years, and now that I am able to buy nice stuff I am trying to learn how to work cameras. Any recommended sites?

I'm looking for an Tripod for my Dig. Canon Powershot and wondering if any would work?

Also looking for a new lense, any suggestions? I like taking close ups of people but also like far away pictures as well.

Thanks,
Fristles

gus

$40 tripod for me...works great & i cant even feel the weight when im out with it as its so light. If it breaks then i buy another..no great loss.

Wind can be a problem but i dont really shoot in high winds.

Fristles

Thanks guys for answering!