The Digital Photography Show #2 - New DSLRs and an interview with Bryan Peterson!
The Digital Photography Show #2 –New DSLRs and an interview with Bryan Peterson (MP3 – 21 MB – 59mins. )
March 29, 2006: Welcome to the world-shaking second episode of the Digital Photography Show!
Today, Michael and I talk about two super-hot new DSLRs: The Canon 30D and the Nikon D200. We discuss what makes these cameras so good, and how they represent advances to the models that preceded them. But are they worth upgrading to? Should you ditch your current DSLR to get your hands on one of these beauties? One of us thinks he’ll forgo this latest version, but the other is really tempted to trade up.
After the break, I talk to Bryan Peterson. Bryan has been a photographer for over 30 years and teaching photography for 20 years. Bryan is the author of such best selling books as Understanding Exposure and Understanding Digital Photography and the popular instructional DVD How to Take the Perfect Picture. He is also the founder of The Perfect Picture School of Photography.
Bryan tells us all about his latest venture, and shares his tips and tricks for taking better pictures? Is it really worth it to shoot in RAW? What’s the best white balance setting to set your camera on (here’s a hint – it’s not automatic)? You’ll learn all this and more from this week’s terrific guest.
Thanks for joining us. Please feel free to leave your comments below: We’d love to hear from you. And be sure to check back here during the week, as we will update this page with the latest news and reviews.
Scott
April 12th, 2006 at 8:32 am
Hi Scott and Michael,
I’ve just finished listening to your second podcast and had to email you just to say thanks for the great assessment of the new Nikon and Canon DSLRs. I would class myself as an enthusiastic novice who wants to migrate from point and shoot to a higher level of amateur photography. Your show is very encouraging because you don’t put your listeners off with too much jargon but at the same time you don’t talk down to them - a hard balance to get right, I’m sure you’ll agree. I have a Fuji Finepix F810 and a Konica Minolta Dimage A200, both very versatile cameras in their own right and ideal for me as I’ve been coming to terms with the fundamentals of aperture, exposure settings etc. I’ve taken on board your comments about looking around for a Canon EOS 20D at a discount price as the next step for me but here in the UK at least supplies seemed to have dried up! The 30D is king at the moment. And what a great interview with Bryan Peterson. His tips on white balance and wide angle photography were a revelation. I immediately went over to Amazon to order his books. It’s a pity you guys don’t get a cent for the plug though! Keep up the good work. I really like the format of your podcast and I’m looking forward to that Nikon-Canon face-off in the near future. Regards, Chris.
May 27th, 2006 at 6:02 am
I have been listening to you on my iPod and catching up on the shows. I realize you are two guys in a basement, but the show is “homey” and I feel like I am there. So save a seat for me so I don’t have to stand so much. :) Actually, I listen as I walk. I’ve lost over 70 lbs now and decided I’d treat myself when I hit that benchmark, which was about a month or so ago. I got a Canon 100-400 “L” lens. Kewl! I gained back 6 lbs somehow, and will again hit that benchmark. Seems like a good time for another benchmark gift. And in comes what you aptly termed as “analysis paralysis”. Boy that is me.
I had been considering a wide angle lens. I got the 100-400 “L” because I didn’t want to limit myself with an EFS lens that will work only on my Digital Rebel (300D) and other small sensor cameras. I planned on getting a 5D in time.
Now the upgrade dilemma. I could get a 30D now, with a battery grip and remote switch, or save up my fun money for another year to get the 5D. (I like getting the camera, battery grip and remote shutter release all at once and each of these carries a higher cost than for the 30D.) I really liked your review of the 5D and you discussed the degree of upgrade as the 20D to 5D wasn’t worth the cost to you. You made sense. What do you think of the original Digital Rebel, a 6MP camera to the 30D, an 8 MP camera? Certainly there is also the larger LCD, faster startup, more FPS, etc. Or would you say what I have now is worth using for another year and then taking the 6 to 12 MP jump? A year from now I could have a 30D, my Rebel as a backup, the lenses I have now and a couple of nice new lenses, or a 5D and the lenses I have now. (I have Canon lenses now, the kit lens, yuk, an OK 75-300, a really good 17-85 (small sensor restricted) and the 100-400 “L”.)
I also like the 3 year upgrade analogy. Under the premise of “figures don’t lie, but liars figure” I got my Rebel, 3 Father’s Days ago this year. Sounds like time to upgrade. (Actually I got it right before Father’s Day 2004, but 3 Dad’s Days must be equal to 3 years, right?)
I’m interested in your opinions. Thanks in advance. Keep up the great shows.
March 27th, 2007 at 8:10 am
I can’t seem to find the mp3 for episode #2 on your website. Is doesn’t show up in iTunes either. Do you know where it is? (Is it still available?)
March 27th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Hi,
I just wanted to say that this is by far the best digital photography podcast on the Web. I have listened to many of the recent shows and am starting to “catch up” on some of the older ones. Thanks very much for the shows…I am really enjoying them & learning a lot.
August 14th, 2007 at 5:03 am
Where can I find this podcast? It is not on iTunes or on this page for listening or downloading.
August 15th, 2007 at 11:34 am
I was turned on to your show by Scott Kelby’s blog. I have to tell you it is a great show. I have downloaded all the shows in ITunes, how ever it did not download # 2. so I went to your website and went to show # 2 but I do not see a spot to download it. Am I just Thick???? Thanks guys once again your show is great.
November 7th, 2007 at 12:34 am
Like others posting to this entry, I’m wondering what has happened to show #2 - missing from iTunes and no link on the website to it. Did you have to withdraw it for some reason?
January 17th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I’m a newcomer to your blog and I enjoy it quite a bit. I would also like to get a hold of episode #2 as well. Anyone have it who is willing to share?
January 27th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I was able to find it at http://digg.com/podcasts/TPN_The_Digital_Photography_Show/21495
Enjoy!
Still don’t know why it is missing in iTune though.
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Just started listening. It’s so good and I have learned so much (i’m practically starting in this hobby), I downloaded every episode, except episode 2. Is it available somewhere?
Thanx,
Luis (the print guy) from Puerto Rico
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Oops… didn’t read the post before…. Thanx X Chen!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Just to let you know… the “missing” Episode 2 appeared in the iTunes feed today!