Is the Canon Rebel t3 ok to start woth?

[photo_chick]

Thank you for explaining that. I'm kind of lost. I'd like a DSLR and I'm reading such confusing info. Don't know whether to get a Canon T3, save $$ on that and then buy specific lenses (then I don't know which lenses to buy) or buy the T3, T3i, or T4i with the lens it comes with and add on later.

My advice is usually to get the kit lens with the camera. It comes at a discount and you can always sell it later if you find it doesn't fit with what you need down the road.

Different lenses serve different purposes and some are better to have in certain situations than others. The kit lenses are normally solid, entry level general purpose zoom lenses that work for everyday shooting. Its really easy to run out and blow a lot of money on lenses then end up with a bunch of lenses that aren't right for you. Get the kit. Learn to use it. If it comes up short in areas for you that will tell you what your next lens purchase should be.


Just a note on the 18-135 STM that is sold with the T4i.... That lens has features for auto focusing when shooting video. While that lens will work on other bodies you will only see the STM benefits on the T4i. The T4i is also sold with the 18-55 for a much lower price.

 

[photo_chick]

What software is good for beginners?

PHotoshop Elements. A lot of people say Lightroom but Elements is cheaper and Camera RAW in Elements has the same engine as Lightroom. You don't get Lightroom's image management but you get a lot more editing tools.

 

[luv2sleep]

PHotoshop Elements. A lot of people say Lightroom but Elements is cheaper and Camera RAW in Elements has the same engine as Lightroom. You don't get Lightroom's image management but you get a lot more editing tools.

Thanks!

 

[luv2sleep]

My advice is usually to get the kit lens with the camera. It comes at a discount and you can always sell it later if you find it doesn't fit with what you need down the road.

Different lenses serve different purposes and some are better to have in certain situations than others. The kit lenses are normally solid, entry level general purpose zoom lenses that work for everyday shooting. Its really easy to run out and blow a lot of money on lenses then end up with a bunch of lenses that aren't right for you. Get the kit. Learn to use it. If it comes up short in areas for you that will tell you what your next lens purchase should be.

Just a note on the 18-135 STM that is sold with the T4i.... That lens has features for auto focusing when shooting video. While that lens will work on other bodies you will only see the STM benefits on the T4i. The T4i is also sold with the 18-55 for a much lower price.

Ok thanks!

 

[luv2sleep]

I decided to just get one of those three with the kit lens to start off with. When I look up prices the bundles are enticing. However, I didn't know much about all of the lenses and what my needs will be to buy an additional lens. I'll just wait on that, learn more and get used to the camera first.

 

[luv2sleep]

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[hannahmachell]

I just bought the canon rebel T3 with the kit lens. Will it take good photos for things such as fireworks or low light situations? What lens would be the best to buy for that?

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

I just bought the canon rebel T3 with the kit lens. Will it take good photos for things such as fireworks or low light situations? What lens would be the best to buy for that?

I am assuming the lens is the 18-55. To obtain the flowery fireworks look, you will need additional equipment. You will need a tripod and a remote control. As far as lowlight, what do you want to shoot. Stationary object requirements are different than lowlight movement. I do not want to make this complicated, however your question leads me to believe you are a beginner. If so I would highly recommend you gain some more photographic knowledge before going to purchase other lenses. A highly recommended book is Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure". I think it goes for about $16.00 on Amazon. It will be the cheapest thing you do in photography. When you talk about lenses, they are designed for specific situations. An example, I shoot a lot of lowlight action therefore my main zoom lenses are what we refer to as f2.8 lens. That means throughout the zoom range I have the ability to maintain a constant f2.8 aperture (lens opening). Your kit lens will have an aperture range from 3.5 to 5.6. This means that at 18mm the largest aperture (lens opening) will be 3.5 and at 55mm the largest aperture available will be 5.6. That lens will not work as well in lowlight with all the other conditions being equal. Its all about the photographic triangle of aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

 

[hannahmachell]

I am assuming the lens is the 18-55. To obtain the flowery fireworks look, you will need additional equipment. You will need a tripod and a remote control. As far as lowlight, what do you want to shoot. Stationary object requirements are different than lowlight movement. I do not want to make this complicated, however your question leads me to believe you are a beginner. If so I would highly recommend you gain some more photographic knowledge before going to purchase other lenses. A highly recommended book is Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure". I think it goes for about $16.00 on Amazon. It will be the cheapest thing you do in photography. When you talk about lenses, they are designed for specific situations. An example, I shoot a lot of lowlight action therefore my main zoom lenses are what we refer to as f2.8 lens. That means throughout the zoom range I have the ability to maintain a constant f2.8 aperture (lens opening). Your kit lens will have an aperture range from 3.5 to 5.6. This means that at 18mm the largest aperture (lens opening) will be 3.5 and at 55mm the largest aperture available will be 5.6. That lens will not work as well in lowlight with all the other conditions being equal. Its all about the photographic triangle of aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

Thank you for the reply! I am definitely a DSLR beginner and its seeming like its going to be an expensive journey! I don't know if I'm ready to be carrying around all this stuff either haha. Thanks again