• Joined: May 12, 2010

Topic: The D-SLR Discussion

As the title implies, here we talk about the general aspects of Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras. I'm thinking about getting a 550D, but I don't know if I should go for a 600D instead. Is that that bit better?

'look like it was shot at 2 FPS by a blindfolded five year old boy with broken fingers and no thumbs.' -PushOver
I'll be back animating soon! Exams and computer faults are keeping me away </3

Drifter (THAC 11) - Here
  • Joined: April 18, 2011

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Where are you getting the money to buy one of those?

http://www.usa.canon.com/assets/app/images/callouts/cameras/callout_hdvideo_091511.jpg    http://www.usa.canon.com/assets/app/images/callouts/cameras/cdlc_148_rt.jpg
  • Location: 6 dreams down
  • Joined: April 27, 2009

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

IF your strictly using it for stopmotion then no dont invest hundreds of bucks into a camera but if your getting into still photography then yeah go for it.
The t2i and t3i are nearly identical except for a few new hardware changes so dont waste the extra hundred bucks.
Also consider nikon they have some quality products with just as optimal quality as cannon.

Mutuceba's Website

  • Joined: May 12, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Thanks for the feedback.

Where are you getting the money to buy one of those?

Funnily enough, I live near enough the country, and the parish we have gives out money to creative people in the community about once a year. And this year I am thankful to say it was me.

IF your strictly using it for stopmotion then no dont invest hundreds of bucks into a camera but if your getting into still photography then yeah go for it.

Stop-motion for me is a side hobby, in which I can express my filmmaking ambitions without the restrictions of finding actors, time, locations, etc. My primary use for the camera would indeed be photography, as I am quite an enthusiast.

Also consider nikon they have some quality products with just as optimal quality as cannon.

I have done indeed, but if I were to go for Nikon it would have to be the nikon d7000, which sadly, is out of my price range. I am by no means brand-bias.

'look like it was shot at 2 FPS by a blindfolded five year old boy with broken fingers and no thumbs.' -PushOver
I'll be back animating soon! Exams and computer faults are keeping me away </3

Drifter (THAC 11) - Here
  • Joined: December 27, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

..T-...T-they give out money? And how is this country's economic standing right now?

  • Joined: May 12, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Grand actually, and their creative outlets are wonderful.

'look like it was shot at 2 FPS by a blindfolded five year old boy with broken fingers and no thumbs.' -PushOver
I'll be back animating soon! Exams and computer faults are keeping me away </3

Drifter (THAC 11) - Here
  • Joined: December 27, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I can tell...

  • ZP
  • Member
  • Offline
  • Location: The Burg
  • Joined: July 16, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I don't actually have a D-SLR, but I've been looking into getting one.
Does anyone know what the most reasonably priced, video capable camera is?

http://i.imgur.com/lZUQ9.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/9CQIM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/YZLtR.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/ICcjc.png

ZP's Website

  • Location: California
  • Joined: December 24, 2009

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Canon 550D.

-Tejas VIM

Youtube-Twitter-Facebook

VIMStudios's Website

  • Location: Vogsphere
  • Joined: November 23, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

just got a 550D, they ROCK!

ACookedCatProduction

Cooked Cat's Website

  • Joined: February 25, 2011

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

How good are they for brickfilming?

TobyMac - Lose My Soul music video - in LEGO!
YouTube | Twitter | Letterboxd

Mighty Wanderer's Website

  • Location: Vogsphere
  • Joined: November 23, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

great, only you'll have to set the camera on to a lower quality if you use Premiere(lower is still much bigger then 1920x1080) because it don't want to large pics getting imported.

AA

ACookedCatProduction

Cooked Cat's Website

  • Joined: December 27, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I'm curious though, what does the T2i offer over the lower end Canon models, and what do the higher end models have over the T2i? What makes the T2i such a popular DSLR for brickfilming?

https://i.imgur.com/IRCtQGu.jpg
  • Location: 6 dreams down
  • Joined: April 27, 2009

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I agree i belive a bunch of people buy the t2i out of conformity but it does seem to be the most advertised.
Its movie mode capabilities are actually pertty good though i believe its one of the cheapest cannon models that offer 60p not that it matters for brickfilming.

Mutuceba's Website

  • Joined: January 6, 2009

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Hmm, but for brickfiming, a 500D would be just as good. It also shoots in 1080p. I'm leaning to the 60D though (the swivel out screen).

welp
Formerly LegoDudez
  • Sean
  • Member
  • Offline
  • Location: QLD, Australia
  • Joined: December 26, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

the 550D/T2i is bought by most people for a reason - it's genuinely the best balance of performance and price for a DSLR that you need not sell your soul for. It's great for both still photography and footage. Get the 550D and spend any leftover monies on lenses.

THAC XIV entry here: (Never) Meant To Be

Sean's Website

  • Location: Happy Abracadabraland
  • Joined: July 16, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I was thinking of buying a Canon S3 IS. It shoots in high-res, has manual controls, and does very well with natural lighting. Anything I should know?

http://i.imgur.com/Q9NCUnx.png
  • Joined: December 26, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

I bought a 550D which I use for animation. However the reason I bought this was for photography and live-action filming which it is very capable of. Animation is just another bonus I can use the camera for. If you have no plans to film, or even don't care that much about photography then I would suggest you check out the cheaper models as buying this camera just for animation would seem a waist. However if you do plan on doing live-action and photography then this camera is great for all three things.

  • ZP
  • Member
  • Offline
  • Location: The Burg
  • Joined: July 16, 2010

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Is there a difference between the 550d and the T2i?
When I looked it up on Amazon, it said 'Canon EOS 550d (European EOS Rebel T2i)'.

http://i.imgur.com/lZUQ9.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/9CQIM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/YZLtR.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/ICcjc.png

ZP's Website

  • Joined: December 27, 2008

Re: The D-SLR Discussion

Same thing, different names.