My First DSLR
This was the first DSLR i started learning with. It's quite outdated compared with the Sony a7III i use now but that dont mean you can't take great pictures with it. The 400D was an amazing camera to learn with, put it in manual and start adjusting in your exposure. Going from being used to shooting with the 9 auto focus points of the 400D to the 690 AF points of the a7III was insane, but learning to use only 9 was a great experience and you need to be quite exact with your focus point placement.
Using this camera with the Sigma 70-300mm since it uses an APS-C sensor mean that the effective focal range is 105-450mm, and that is a pretty good range for doing portraits, zoomed in landscape and some medium range wildlife. In my 400D i have a 1Gb CF memory card and i actually think this is a benefit to start with, that is enough for just under 100 shots. The benefit of this i that it forces you to make every shot count, you then think more before taking a pictures insted of bursting shots in all directions.
Checking ebay fast i see the Canon 400d selling from everywhere between 50 to 100 usd, now that is a cheap way to get in to photography.
Be sure to check out the sample pictures taken with the camera below.
| Camera Stats: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name | Canon Eos 400D | |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor | |
| Battery Life | Rated at aprox 360 stills | |
| Iso Range | 100-1600 | |
| Stils Per Secound | 3 fps | |
| Focus Points | 9 points | |
| Weight | 510g |
| Lense Stats: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name | Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 DG APO | |
| Aperture | f4-5.6 - f22-32 | |
| Focal Length | 70-300mm (105- 450mm on APS-C camera) | |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 95 cm | |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | |
| Dimensions | 76.6mm x 122mm | |
| Weight | 550g |
Sample Pictures
Nice Camera and it allready paid for itself via steemit.
Thanks sir! Yes it would if i took profit out of steemit, but for me this is all a long term investment. Really exited to see how steemit grows the coming years.
Nice camera, indeed. I also started with a 400D. I've since had mine modified for IR photography and it's still pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing your shots, well done!
Aaah thats cool π Much appreciate the positive feedback!
Pleasure's mine, my friend. looking forward to seeing more of y our imagery.
oh waaw the camera π₯ and the photos are truly amazing, I love photography so much and all the beauty that the world can give us ππ have a wonderful day, GREETINGS!
Thank you so muchπYeah the art of photography is truly amazing! Checked out your steemit and the BBQ post hit me straight in the hart, those GIF's were delicious π
Photos look gorgeous! I have always used a Nikon but might switch to a cannon once I get a little better at photography. I posted a few of my shots in my most recent post -- would love your feedback (and support, since I'm new on here!) :)
Thank you @nomadgirl! If you are thinking about changing brand i would absolutely recommend to check out sony's mirrorless cameras. Used the canon 400d for about a year while learning photography but now i use a sony a7III and totally love it πYou for sure take good pictures, and the locations you are able to visit is truly amazing! Following you since your blog is so unique π
I have a Nikon and also looking into a mirrorless Sony. The only "issue" I have with them is the sort of lenses to choose from, there are not so many plus they have a high price tag. Moreover, I'm not a fan of plugin other brands lenses with an adapter.
Any thoughts on that?
right on killer shots. major jelly on the dslr ive always wanted to work with one. still havent got there yet.
Thank you! it's a great learning experience that i absolutely can recommend π
Your DSLR camera is also good and the photos you take are also very good.
wow really love your camera and your photos are so art, good work continues to work hard with such professionalism
Thank you so muchπ that i will do!
Thank you! Much appreciated π
Really Mate, you have a big talent, I am your big fan, that is why I have followed you. See all your photos. I wonder how anyone can pull so good photos in such a short time.
Wow thanks dude, think that is the nicest compliment i have gotten π There is no secret at all, if you want to be good at something you have to practice that thing every day. learning have never been easier than now these days, you can just go on youtube or web pages like creativelive.com to find material you want to learn. After that it's all based on how hard you work and how many hours you put in to your craftπ
camera and picture quality is very good, hope we find more awesome pictured in future with this cam
Thank you! These days i mostly use my Sony a7III, but i always bring the old canon 400d as backup π
Really nice photography
Thank you
Welcome
Wow! nice rig!
Thanks dude! π
Canon 400d is a very wonderful camera which distinguishes it from others. I love people that pursue things that are of quality like this. You photos speaks of it high quality and i love it.
Thank you so much, much appreciated π
all these photos have been taken by you? then I must say. amazing photography...
Yes all taken by me, really appreciate your positive feedback π
WoW!!.
Very cool and amazing photos!!.
What a great tool is it for photography lovers!
Really liked it πππ
Thank you so much! happy that you liked them π
very good photography! very nice cam!
cant wait to see more of your works.
can i contact you somewhere for some ideas i have?! :)
cheers,
-edga NOWARGraffitis
Thanks! happy to hear that π sure, you can contact me on steem.chat @thestig or on discord : Arnebrimi#7938
great, thank you!
i contcat you with discord!
Fantastic work with this one, kudos
Thanks dude!
Amazing pictures! I'm now tempted to purchase this camera for my photographic pleasure!
Thank you for the nice feedback π it's a great starter camera to learn the art, and it's not a big investment which is sweet early on π
wow awesome shots buddy :) you've been my pbotogtaphy inspiration Guru! i also wish to have that DSLR. if i would be able to aford i will deffinately but this ;)
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Thanks dude! so happy to hear thatπ The Canon 400D you can get lucky and get for quite a cheap price on ebay π Great learning camera!
Mine was a Nikon D40! Loved that camera:)
Aaah sweet π What do you shoot with today? Took a look at your steemit page, you got some great picturesπ
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can't stop looking at this shot
Haha happy to hear that π
@thestig awesome photography .
the duck picture soooo Beautiful
Thank you sir! Happy that you like it π
Ey, friend... Check this: https://steemit.com/fotografia/@antonioprado/my-first-dslr-la-canon-eos-400d-or-como-comenzo-el-viaje-fotografico... This guy is plagiarizing your work... Greetings!
Wow thanks dude for keeping an eye out for me!πSome people are just lazy... He got flagged π©
You are welcome, friend... and good work in your blog, by the way.
Thank you sir!
Such an amazing pictures. keep up with the good work.
Thanks! That i will do π
Wow, it awesome pic...!! upvote for sharing such amzing post...
Thank you!
@thestig nice post! I was browsing around Steemit when saw your post about the Canon EOS 400D. I have an old DSLR myself too (being a photography enthusiast myself), which is the EOS 40D so it's interesting to see how the 400D looks lol~ Really enjoyed the swan photo too...giving you an upvote to support!
Thank you, much appreciated! Happy to hear you like the picture π do you still use the EOS 40D as your main camera? πΈ
@thestig yes I still use EOS40D but I do have to say it's time for an upgrade lol....many newer versions later haha. Still I love my camera and even though it's consider an oldie now....but lots of great functions to play around with :) What about you? How long have you had the 400D?
Nice camera bro! in my collection used to be Canon 600d
Thanks dude! What camera do you use these days? checked out your steemit, you got quite som sweet shots π
I use Fujifilm XT10
23mm f2.0
Aah, dont know that much about Fujifilm but have only heard good stuff.
DSLR remain for advanced single-focal point reflex I needed to catch activity in the photograph, so I set my camera to 1/1000th of a second screen speed. I realized that this quick of a screen speed would keep any movement obscure from the sheep running on the mountain side.
nice camera and all pics are amazing
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best camera
very good
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wow thank you dude its really amazing and knowledge full content for us
Happy to hear that you liked it!
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Amazing device
nice camera , i hope that you enjoy with it and click some exciting images with it
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Awesome! I like your samples pictures, I have only used digital cameras jaja i "used", 'cause my cameras are broken
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