The Canon 1000D was my choice of the first DSLR, and i am happy till now with it.
After extensive reserch and countless changes in mind i chose this over the 450D majorly due to budget issues. The difference i feel is not at all huge. the only thing i think i should have had, is the 9 AF points. I do realize now that how useful they are.
DOF experiments, multiple shots
Ive started using RAW but its bloody cumbersome, but gives excellent control.
After my P&S which did pretty much what my 1000 D does how do i fare after a month, do i regret it? absolutely not. I love it. I am still not there but learning. I could have clicked better shots with my S3 but when i do get it right from this one..its a good shot.
I have a shady kit lens 18-55 not IS the old one.Strange that only in India they sell 1000D with that lens, everywhere else its the new IS 18-55 IS lens. I'm still getting used to the aperture differences from my P&S.The smaller P&S gives much more DOF and i'm still getting used to a larger lens. I got a fell of the few other lenses, the nifty fifty and the 55-200 and i got excellent results. DSLR is definately about the glass.
The 18-55 is not to bad and i loved the DOF i got in this one. I call this Tete-e tete
A portrait from the 50mm, no PP, i would love to work on this soon.
from the 55-200 canon.
another one from the 55-200 gets me real close to the action
Now i need to find my sweet spot for Focal lengths, to decide my next lens. Though i loved the nifty 50 but the APSC sized sensor makes is 80 mm for me and i was somewhat uncomfortable. I like getting close to the subject so i guess i will have to try some wide ones as well. This is the biggest issue in India why the hell cant we rent lenses, i would love to use a lens to decide whether i like it or not, ive done enough reading and its of no help to choose a lens. You have to use it to know if you like it.
SO what i like about my DSLR vs MY P&S
- I love the level of control i have (shutter ,aperture, styles etc etc)
- I love the fact that it kicks back if i am not carefull
- Lenses, each new lens will have a new learning curve, i'm sure of that, and thats where the fun is.
- 10 MP of superfine image to crop if needed
- I see my frame through my lens..how can i forget that :)
What i miss from my P&S
- Carry it easily
- Video
I will do a bit on lenses once i get my calling sorted out, i have enough to write on that and i cant wait :).
