08-07-2007, 03:16 PM
I think the nifty fifty is an awesome lens for the price and can create some pretty artful shots if used correctly. I was looking into getting one but now all my money seems to be going toward track days... oops. :wink:
As for the external flashes... I'm mostly an outdoors shooter so I've never seen a need to purchase one but if you shoot indoors its a necessity I would feel. I know there are "flash caps" type things to soften up the light when taking pictures. My uncle who does professional photography was showing them to me and what an amazing difference it can make.
I'm interested in learning more about filters and what they can actually do to get correct shots in camera... most everything so far I've been able to fix with basic editing.
RJ, for the Sigma 17-70... check out Sigma4less.com. They normally have a large stock and have quite reasonable prices. Good vendor.
As for the external flashes... I'm mostly an outdoors shooter so I've never seen a need to purchase one but if you shoot indoors its a necessity I would feel. I know there are "flash caps" type things to soften up the light when taking pictures. My uncle who does professional photography was showing them to me and what an amazing difference it can make.
I'm interested in learning more about filters and what they can actually do to get correct shots in camera... most everything so far I've been able to fix with basic editing.
RJ, for the Sigma 17-70... check out Sigma4less.com. They normally have a large stock and have quite reasonable prices. Good vendor.