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Canon t2i questions help?
Hi,
I just bought a Canon T2i for an upcoming trip and suffice to say.. I am overwhelmed. I need some advice on a some information regarding lenses, filters, lcd protectors. I currently have the 18-55 lens that came with the camera when I purchased it last week. So far, I am not thrilled. Far away photography is so washed out and not crisp. I would like a lens with IS since I have a shakier stance.
Is there a good not heavy lens that can do both portraits and landscapes, making lens changing less often?
Also, I was told I needed to purchase an ultraviolet lens protector? Is this correct? Does it help with image quality?
I am looking for a plastic LCD protector for the t2i, since the screen is different than the t2i, I cannot use existing lcd protectors. Any suggestions?
Can I purchase all these things in a kit, available online or in stores? Also any websites with assistance on shooting tips for the t2i would be appreciated.
Thank you so very much.
3 Answers
- SordenhiemerLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
First thing's first. You need to purchase and carefully read a book about DSLR photography. The 18-55 IS lens that came with you camera is a good lens for most people and a great lens for a beginner. Chances are VERY good that your photos are washed out because you are overexposing them, which is not the fault of the lens. If you don't understand how to use ISO, shutter speed, and aperture on a DSLR camera, then you will have many problems with under/overexposed photos. I highly recommend a book called "Understanding Exposure." It is cheap, easy to understand, and will tell you everything you need to know.
Second, UV filters are a rip-off. Modern digital sensors are NOT sensitive to UV light as they already have a UV filter over the sensor (inside the camera). Many people will tell you that you need a UV filter for protection. This is also untrue. If you are planning on using your camera in a sand storm, or taking photos in a lot of flying mud or ocean water, then sure put one on. However, for everyday use, the front element of your lens is much harder than a UV filter. ANY filter you put on your lens WILL affect your image quality at least a little, and can sometimes significantly impair your final image. Instead, buy a lens hood and use it. Not only will it protect the front of your lens from impact damage, but it will cut the ambient light hitting your lens and actually improve the contrast of your photos.
Finally, for an LCD screen protector: I recommend buying a pack of generic plastic film protectors that can be used for everything from cell phone screens to camera LCDs. These will protect your LCD well, cost next to nothing, and can easily be peeled off and replaced when necessary.
Now, go read that book, practice with your camera on full manual mode (auto modes are for point and shoot losers) and have fun!
Source(s): By the way, your 18-55 lens has a zoom range that covers landscapes to portrait shots very well. However, if you really want to replace it (after you have learned how to use your camera well) and have the money, the Canon EF-S 15-85 IS is getting really good reviews. Personally I use a Tamron 17-50 (Non-VC version) as my primary walk around lens and the Canon 70-200 f/4 (Non-IS) for my telephoto zoom. You also might consider a small (but strong) tripod. Most people overlook a tripod as a method of improving the sharpness of their photos. However, when was the last time you saw a professional photographer without a tripod? Even at sporting events, when a tripod would be difficult to manage, most of them are at least using a mono-pod! - ?Lv 45 years ago
Aperture is a size if a bodily factor. You can prefer any aperture in guide mode that truthfully exists. If you appear at your lens, you're going to detect that the aperture is indexed as three.five - five.6. This approach on the 18mm finish of the zoom variety the max aperture you'll be able to use is three.five whilst on the 55mm finish of the zoom variety the max apateur is five.6