First shots with my first DSLR

[87 Turbo II]

The difference in quality is immediately apparent eh? There is just no comparison (to a point-n-shoot).

Depends, a good photographer with a shitty camera is better than a shitty photographer with a good camera. a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their photography will just magically be perfect when they get the DSLR. The common metaphor photographers use is someone writing a note to Picaso.

Dear Picasso:

I want to become a painter. I want to know what paint brushes you use, so my paintings can look as good as yours.

Now anyone can look at the metaphor and understand how ridiculous it sounds, you could be using very precise brushes with the highest quality paints, but if you don't know whatbyou're doing, you won't get far.

Granted, if you knew what you were doing with the P&S in fully manual mode, then you'll notice a huge difference in the SLR's control and you'll be able to feel the improvement. Then you'll have to re-hone your skills. 80% of the amateur photographers out there buy new equipment when they haven't even achieved half of the full potential of their current lenses/bodies/equipment.

The OP is on his way. Everyone's "first SLR" shots are their worst, but his are better than most people's firsts because he really got most out of his P&S.

[swollix]

The OP is on his way. Everyone's "first SLR" shots are their worst, but his are better than most people's firsts because he really got most out of his P&S.

Thanks, I thought my point and shoot shots were decent.

[87 Turbo II]

Thanks, I thought my point and shoot shots were decent.

yeah they were, and because of it, your DSLR shots will rapidly improve and you're already ahead of other new-to-DSLR people.

[speedminded]

Depends, a good photographer with a shitty camera is better than a shitty photographer with a good camera. a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their photography will just magically be perfect when they get the DSLR. The common metaphor photographers use is someone writing a note to Picaso.

Dear Picasso:

I want to become a painter. I want to know what paint brushes you use, so my paintings can look as good as yours.

Now anyone can look at the metaphor and understand how ridiculous it sounds, you could be using very precise brushes with the highest quality paints, but if you don't know whatbyou're doing, you won't get far.

Granted, if you knew what you were doing with the P&S in fully manual mode, then you'll notice a huge difference in the SLR's control and you'll be able to feel the improvement. Then you'll have to re-hone your skills. 80% of the amateur photographers out there buy new equipment when they haven't even achieved half of the full potential of their current lenses/bodies/equipment.

The OP is on his way. Everyone's "first SLR" shots are their worst, but his are better than most people's firsts because he really got most out of his P&S.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. DSLR's don't compose shots themselves. If you don't know composition with a point & shoot or how to make the most of the equipment then better equipment will not help one bit. Like I said, I'll challenge anyone with a DSLR, particularly new owners, with a low to mid range point & shoot.

You can buy someone a brand new Snap-On tool box loaded with all their goods but does that make them capable of working on or repairing a car?

[CHADbee]

Like I said, I'll challenge anyone with a DSLR, particularly new owners, with a low to mid range point & shoot.

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make some call outs in the kills forum dude