New Gear (for Sarah)

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Kyle Cozzens 05.14.2007 #

That's great that you guys are into the same things. When is her blog going to be up and running =]

I can't wait to get myself a nice camera. Any suggestions on a good place to find a decent camera for a good deal?

P.S. - The new background looks awesome. It contrasts great with the rest of the site.

Have a great day!

joe 05.14.2007 #

Thanks bro!

For camera suggestions, I've purchased at a brick and mortar store and I've bought online, my preference is to shop at your local camera store. You'll pay more but will be glad when (when, not if) you have issues with your camera you can take it in and talk to a real human. That right there is worth the extra $100.

Catscrapfever 05.14.2007 #

Yay! Go Sarah! I'm looking into making the leap from film to digital...Canon Rebel XTi...good choice for weddings, studio settings, etc...? Any suggestions with a $1200 budget?

jyoseph 05.14.2007 #

I'd say the XTi is a great choice within that budget. I think you can even get the 30d below that now. Personally I'd go with the XTi and get a better lens than the 18-55.

Kay T 05.14.2007 #

Your website rocks!!, ..loved your photos. ..Congrats sarah on her new camera. ..so when do we get to see her work?
Me too taking the leap from film to digital. ..Bit confused between Nikon D80, Nikon D40x & the Canon XTi. ..Please help!!

MIKE 05.14.2007 #

WHY A 50MM? I JUST BOUGHT MY XTI KIT AND I WILL EVENTUALLY GET A BETTE RLENS, BUT IS THERE ANY REASON IN PARTICULAR TO USE A 50MM OVE THE 18-55?

jyoseph 05.14.2007 #

A response to a comment posted by MIKE (#):

Mike, that's actually a great question and you're the first to ask. Let me break down a few reasons why the 50mm totally kicks butt.

1. - Faster in low light. The f 1.8 aperture gives you a considerable advantage over the f3.5-5.6 aperture on the 18-55.
2. - Super sharp even at 1.8 - I've seen reports that this lens can produce sharper images than the 24-70mm L f/2.8 (which I also have) and that is a $1400 lens.
3. - Bokeh is wicked - it produces beautiful blurring of background in portraits.
4. - CHEAP! - You get all of that for under $100

The drawback to this lens is it's cheaply made and feels like a toy. But to me it has the same feel cosmetically than the 18-55. Trust me this is a lens you should have in your bag. Sarah my wife knocks them out of the park with this cheap little lens.

Hope that helps!

daisies 05.14.2007 #

why have i not been reading your blog ~ now added to my feed reader as i catch up ;-)

i love my xti and i also have the 50 mm and love love love it!!!

so glad you are both shooting ~ i love that duke and i are both photogs :)

beautiful photos of a beauty!!

MIKE 05.14.2007 #

Thanks for the reply, ok well thats helps a bunch! I will definately get the 50mm....In fact i'm ordering through amazon right now!

joe holst 05.14.2007 #

ahhh, amazon, good choice my friend!

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