Often, I am asked for my opinion of a good place to start when buying into the DSLR world. Here’s the advice I give anyone considering a DSLR:
1. If you are not sure DSLR is for you, but you are interested in trying it, start with a cheaper body (something like the Nikon D40). These are good starter cameras. The more expensive the body, the better the sensor, the better the camera will do with low light situations.
2. Remember that when you buy a DSLR, you are not just buying a camera, but buying into a camera system. So when you purchase, you will probably be with this brand forever. I recommend either Nikon (my brand) or Canon. They are both very good. Check out both. The software and the controls are slightly different and one will probably feel more intuitive than another. You can try out a camera by borrowing from a friend, or going into a store.
3. Spend your money on lenses (glass). A good lens will give you great shots…no matter what body you are using. These lenses will be transferrable to a new body if you ever decide to upgrade and stay within the same brand. BUT, they are not usable between brands (i.e., a Canon lens will not fit a Nikon body, BUT, a lens that fits a Nikon D40 will also fit the most expensive professional-level Nikon body).
4. Have fun with your new camera!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Caffe Vivaldi
32 Jones Street
New York, NY
If you like the music on my website, then you have heard Jeannine’s music. Now, you can hear Jeannine live in this upcoming performance! She was very kind in sharing her music with me and I would love to get the word out there for her every time she performs. Oh, and by the way, the performance is a budget busting $0…yep…FREE! It’s a short set (only an hour), but there are two other groups performing that night, and it looks like something not to be missed!
Sooo, tomorrow night, I am singing a fundraiser with Opera On Tap. We are raising money for Doctors without Borders, specifically to aid the Haiti crisis.
Yesterday, I get a message from a friend: “Time Out New York has called you New York opera scene fixture.” So, I think this is pretty darned cool–I’m something like an antique chair when it comes to opera in NYC. <grin> Here’s the link: Time Out New York. Not sure how long it will be up.
The concert is Wednesday, February 3, starting at 8:00 pm at the Parkside Lounge. Come out and support this great effort!
If you can’t get the link–here is a screen capture of the blurb.
Recent client, Darlene McCollough is publishing her first novel, Venture. The pre-order campaign is finished and the book will be available for purchase sometime in February. More information can be found at If you want to link to the campaign here’s the link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/DarleneMcCullough/book-darlene-wants-to-give-you-one
I took Darlene’s headshots as she was starting her funding campaign. All of us at tim hill images are proud of her. Congratulations Darlene, I can’t wait to read your book!
In an effort to help get the info out on what my clients are doing, I’m going to start posting their upcoming events. Client Kevin Murray (November 2009) will be singing a recital.
Details:
Thursday, January 14, 2010
7:30 pm
Christ Church United Methodist
520 Park Ave at 60th Street
New York, NY
Jack is my “next door dog,” and recently, he stopped by to play for a little while. After some rough housing, he was a little tired.
Happy 2010 everyone! I thought I would post one last holiday light picture to close up the season. This is the tree in front of my building on Lenox Ave (aka Malcolm X Blvd).
I hope you all have a safe, happy, prosperous 2010!
–
Tim
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I love a tree filled with lights. It makes me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This tree is located at the Time Warner Center in Manhattan.
Here we are the day after the first big snow this winter in NYC and we are 5 days away from Christmas. I feel like I’m in the Charlie Brown Christmas special looking at this picture.
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