[HDR-photo] I'd like to buy a new camera with an eye to doing HDR photography.

[Roger Howard]

On Wed, December 27, 2006 10:46 am, Tom Ritchford wrote:
> That's sort of referred to in the really good article that Mike sent
> out....

Just wanted to be sure it was clear, as they are completely different
models and it's easy to overlook one little letter :)

>
> I just realized that in fact I can simply press the shutter button :-D
> and see a "preview" -- I can always erase those shots later.

This is what I do; I frequently take throw-away shots, mainly to check for
exposure when shooting manual, as I do most of my composing through the
lens. It's indeed a bit different than shooting with a live preview
camera, and both have their ups and downs.

One thing I was going to ask in your thread is about what you shoot; the
cameras are easy enough to recommend - there are so many good, relatively
cheap, DSLRs these days - but I consider the lens choice something worth a
bit more consideration. For your DSLR do you want a single, decent
all-around lens, or do you perhaps plan to keep using your
point-and-shoots for walkaround work, and the DSLR only for specific
shooting? Kit lenses are *ok* but no better (though likely at least as
good in most uses as what you've been shooting with), but if you know
exactly what you like then you can get far better, albeit more
situation-specific, lenses.

Since I went to DSLRs about 5 years ago I've gone through maybe 10 lenses,
and now have a very good sense for exactly what lens I want to use, when.
I no longer have any mid-range, all-around lenses, but instead have a good
collection of 5 high quality lenses that suit my every need better for
each use.

Best,R