Got my first DSLR

[Soulz3urn3lack]

Got a Canon 60D a few days ago. Using the standard kit lens for it at the moment. I'd love to get a canon L zoom lens here soon (Yeah 1,500)...lol.

Here are a few of my shots. Nothing spectacular.

This is my first DSLR

 

[speedwayblue]

Congratulations!!!! I wonder if you found it easy to use? I would love to buy a 60D.
Pics look good.

 

[thierry]

Good eye

 

[vivalaveritas]

Good stuff. You could invest in some good prime lenses for now until you save the money for you zoom.

 

[Soulz3urn3lack]

Thank you all =) I hated being constrained by the little point and shoots. Plus throw in great HD video and I was sold.

Speedway to answer your Q, it is extremely easy to use. Of course there's always a learning curve and I'm not claiming to know everything about it. The buttons are all on your right side which makes it easy.

Viva, I will probably just end up doing that. I have a Q though, whats the biggest difference and reason to go with a different lens other than a kit one?


Oh and felt like throwing this in here lol...Random yes.

 

[reznap]

Congrats on the new beast of a camera. You're now obligated as a newbie to learn about composition and stuff. You're already shooting on manual (exif says so) and that's a good way to learn as well.

& if we're gonna post music links..

 

[o hey tyler]

That video was really cool until people started rapping, it then got a great deal better when the guy with the Sax came in from left field. Was not expecting that.

 

[mishele]

Congrats!!!! Looks like you are well on your way to becoming the best photographer ever!!! lol :hug::

Here are some guidelines that you might want to read up on...........have fun trying them out!!
10 Top Photography Composition Rules

 

[Ginu]

Kit lens is typically just a entry level multipurpose lens which tends to be on the cheap side. Basically plastic lens with average glass and less toys.

Photographers will use specific lens for specific jobs meanwhile the average consumer will have 1-3 lens max. It all depends on what you're looking to shoot and what picture quality you're after.

You will find that even a cheapish 50mm 1.8 which costs anywhere from 80$ used to 150$ new will give you a better picture not to mention the speed AF factor on those lens. Also a 1.8/1.4 prime will allow you to take pictures in low light conditions at a expense of-course, no zoom capabilities, so you will have to use them legs or digital crop.

I am not familiar with Canon and the kit lens in general of a 60D in general as I am a Nikon user but that's my 2cents.

Good glass can be used for years and years to come and retain its value meanwhile camera bodies change every 3-4 years and evaluate quite a bit. New models are always better in so many ways.

For example two years ago, I purchased a D90 with the kit lens 18-105 AF which is an OK lens but felt cheap and pictures were a little soft. Sold that and got a 18-200 AF VR which I love and increased the picture quality by quite a bit not to mention the versatility of a super zoom. 18-200 is awesome lens in my opinion as it is the jack of all trades but its not a master of any. Finally got myself a 50mm 1.8 which is on the camera 90% of the time as the quality is awesome and its a nice fast lens which give me very few issues in low light conditions; I still have my beef with this lens as it is a 50mm on a DX sensor meaning it is the equivalent of 75mm and its not wide when I need it to be.

My suggestion is to invest into a flash as photography is always dependent on light and learn how to use it, then add a 35 or 50mm prime and see what else you need depending on what you're shooting.

Grats on the purchase

 

[photocist]

Viva, I will probably just end up doing that. I have a Q though, whats the biggest difference and reason to go with a different lens other than a kit one?

Sharpness and ability to stop down lower than whatever the kit lens is (low light capabilities).

IMO go for prime lenses (non zoom). Generally sharper, wider, and lighter than the zoom. And if you want to zoom in or out with a prime, just move forward or backwards! (though you will still get the wide angle effect with a wide angle lens, obviously)

 

[Ginu]

Viva, I will probably just end up doing that. I have a Q though, whats the biggest difference and reason to go with a different lens other than a kit one?

Sharpness and ability to stop down lower than whatever the kit lens is (low light capabilities).

IMO go for prime lenses (non zoom). Generally sharper, wider, and lighter than the zoom. And if you want to zoom in or out with a prime, just move forward or backwards! (though you will still get the wide angle effect with a wide angle lens, obviously)

Your statement is half true as for most part primes are the way to go, however you can't do the feet zooming thing on far objects/scenes. Sure this method works well in close spaces but not when youre trying to photograph an eagle for example or a hot girl walking in a sexy way across the street.
Some primes like the 35 or 50mm are small and relatively inexpensive, meaning they can always be carried around in a pocket if needed, but a telephoto lens will always have its benefits; just turn the ring once and you are a few times closer to the subject (depending on the lens of-course).

Here is some really good reviews on the Nikon 28-300 VR for FX or 18-200 VR for the DX format. It explains the benefits and disadvantages of super telephoto lens.