Would a Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera be a good choice camera for a beginner that will be shooting pictures at concerts?
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It would depend on the lighting available and lens being used. Is it possible to shoot at a concert with this camera, the answer is yes. But to give a concise answer i would need additional information to provide a more complete explanation (Type of concert, how close to stage, lens type etc....) Know that the maximum ISO is 1600 on the XSi.
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It depends. It's kind of a big and expensive camera for concerts (assuming these are just pleasure shots) and the real variable is going to be the lens. You'll probably need to get a pretty expensive lens that has the capacity to shoot photos that will capture action without being blurry, particularly under the strange lighting conditions of a concert.
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Honestly, probably not...don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my XSi! But for concerts, you want something that is very light and small. Also, the standard lens on an XSi has a slight wide angle to a slight telephoto, but has a very limited range and you will need to be able to pull your subject in close unless you have awesome seats. So you will need a long zoom; probably a point and shoot with a 10X or more...If you do decide you want to use a DSLR at a concert, then get very familiar with your camera AND get yourself a longer lens. If you can spend the $$, go for an 18-200. I just ordered one for a student of mine that is a Tamron for a Canon for $170. Not bad at all. Hope that helps. Honestly, probably not...don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my XSi! But for concerts, you want something that is very light and small. Also, the standard lens on an XSi has a slight wide angle to a slight telephoto, but has a very limited range and you will need to be able to pull your subject in close unless you have awesome seats. So you will need a long zoom; probably a point and shoot with a 10X or more...If you do decide you want to use a DSLR at a concert, then get very familiar with your camera AND get yourself a longer lens. If you can spend the $$, go for an 18-200. I just... » Read More Honestly, probably not...don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my XSi! But for concerts, you want something that is very light and small. Also, the standard lens on an XSi has a slight wide angle to a slight telephoto, but has a very limited range and you will need to be able to pull your subject in close unless you have awesome seats. So you will need a long zoom; probably a point and shoot with a 10X or more...If you do decide you want to use a DSLR at a concert, then get very familiar with your camera AND get yourself a longer lens. If you can spend the $$, go for an 18-200. I just ordered one for a student of mine that is a Tamron for a Canon for $170. Not bad at all. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I found the Canon Rebel XSi a fairly easy to use. Of course I had used this type camera before so it was not very difficult for me to immediately pick up and use. The lens that comes as standard with it should be adequate; however lens are interchangeable and a different focal lens may in line to adapt for different occasions. I think just off the shelf the camera will suffice. This Rebel is one tough one for every use with the proper lens.
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I apologize for taking so long to respond to this - it got lost in my Inbox. Yes, I would highly recommend this as a great beginner camera. Spend a bit of time and study the manual and practice with the different settings, and you will be amazed at the pictures you take!
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I'd recommend it as a backup camera yes. It is a good starter camera for someone new to the dslr format. It has served me well over the 2 years I've had mine.
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The T3 Canon is a great value. It would be a good camera for anyone including professionals. I use it for landscape photography with great results.
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I purchased this camera for my daughter to use when she goes to concerts. We took it to see Mumford and Sons last month at the Barklays Center in Brooklyn. We sat in like the 3 section mezzanine to the left of the stage. The camera took awesome pictures. The zoom was great as well as the audio. I took it and aged with all of the settings while watching the concert. I am very pleased with it. We are going to see Pink on Saturday. We aresitting further away. We'll see how it works then.
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I have the same question, but will probably go with the Sigma because the OS will come in handy. I go to many concerts and need a lens that will allow me to get into the concert. A Canon L lens may be too big for a concert. The OS will allow me to take better shots with less light.If you dont need the OS and want the xtra 50mm then you must go with the Tamron. Quality wise, they seem close.I was looking at the Canon 55-250 with IS but it is large compared to the Sigma.
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This would be a nice camcorder for beginners, it's main flaw is it's lack of a fully manual operation, which is a must if you're learning how to shoot video in general, as most professional shoots are done using custome settings in manual mode of the camera.I would recommend getting a video optimised DSLR, becuase it has a big sensoras it would give you a more "cinematic" feel to the video
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It depends on what you are looking for. This is an excellent camera, I would recommend the entry level memory until you know what you need after using the device for a while.
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I have never taken pics at a concert with this camera. However, all pics taken inside in different lighting conditions have turned out fine. The camera will tell you if flash is needed, which I think it would be if at a concert.Hope this helps.
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I bought fotga upgrade DP500IIS around one year ago. I filmed several times church concert for closeup shot with t3i which is very smooth focusing experience, but you need a solid dslr rig and tripod.
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It is good for concerts because of low light lens. U can zoom in some and still hold it still for shots. Don't zoom all way out or they will blur. Hold camera still and "take a breath" to not shake camera. Then do final cropping on your computer.
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I have the Fuji XF1, I can tell you that it excels in low light and is a great all-around camera. I take a lot of pictures of my kids with it. We brought it to Disney World and took around 600 photos there. The quality is very high.
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Canon, Nikon, Sony, Oly, Pentax all make good dSLRs. You just have to find the one that fits you. I think Oly probably leads the pack in features in the entry level market with the 510. Noise is not quite as good at higher ISO as Nikon (speaking of my D50) or the Canons I have seen but you only can judge if it is good enough for your use. I think the colors and metering are quite good in the Oly.
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I bought Nikon D3200 for my this semester's photography class in school and it's gorgeous red color and moderate price actually attract me a lot! Although it is not as powerful as higher level's cameras, it is still suitable to a beginner.
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I think this would be an excellent camera to start off with. The camera is low price for what you get and the manual settings are great. This camera in my opinion can teach you a lot about photography.
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Yes, your words are elegant. All I did was point to a fine review where you can compare the inferior images from the Rebel to SX1. If you want the real benefits of an SLR with video then go to a fine machine like Nikon D90. http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SX1_IS/
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I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security won't know you're there. I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security... » Read More I have gotten excellent pictures with Canon SD850 as well as the SD 770. A bonus - ANY Canon Powershot will take wonderful video. No blown-out sound and quality video. A few suggestions when taking your concert pics: ISO 400 and reduce the exposure by a 1/3 stop. That will speed up the shutter to freeze the action. NO FLASH - security will be on you like white on rice! Turn off the orange focus-assist beam. Here's another little trick - when recording video, use the optical viewfinder of which the above cameras possess. Use those screen protectors and color it black with a sharpee. Security won't know you're there. « Show Less