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Questions related to Canon M100

Started Nov 20, 2019 | Questions thread
BonnieSueM Regular Member • Posts: 164
Re: Questions related to Canon M100

ioorabh wrote:

HI folks,

I would start by thanking the community here as they motivated me to buy my first Mirrorless Camera Canon M100. I have always been a smartphone guy but I do like taking pictures (..a lot..). I needed something portable to step up my skills. Came to this forum and found some detailed discussions which led me to buy my first Camera. THANKYOU! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!
I have a few questions, hoping someone would be gracious enough to help me with it,
1. I have been playing around with my M100 for a while now, but since this is my first camera, I do not sometimes understand how to manage ISO , aperture, shutter speed etc. I tried googling and found a tonne of articles most of them seem for pro photographers. Is there a guide a link, link, video, article which could help me out understand and learn my camera so I can use it to its full potential.

Can you take a class where you live?  With a live person who can answer your questions?  I did two at my local YMCA and they were the best investment I made.  Some camera stores also offer them.

2. Secondly, I have 2 lenses for my M100 , the standard kit lens 15-45mm and the macro 28mm lens (got the whole package for 500USD). and since Black Friday is around the corner there are deals on other lenses as well. The question I had was -
If I were to purchase 1 more lens which one would you suggest from below options :
Option A : Pancake 22mm
Option B : 55-200mm lens
I wanted to go for 22mm pancake before because of its portability and sharpness, but I thought the current lens 28mm or the kit lens which I already have is good for everyday photography. How would 22mm help me here?
whereas , 55-200mm gives me zoom which is suitable for wildlife , landscape photography and help me dive into new genre.
Please advise.

I agree with the other post that maybe you should hold off on spending money on lenses until you learn how to use what you already have.

3. Since I would now have 3 lenses, I need a another camera bag. I have the Canon 900SR Holster(part of camera deal) but it can accommodate only 2 lenses. Any cheap and good options?

Buy a used bag.  Photographers are always buying and discarding bags.  I have a crate of them.

4. Last question - Any suggestions for budget mini tripod which can help me to take steady macro shots.

Again, buy used.  You may want to look at travel tripods, too.  It can work as a tabletop tripod with the legs collapsed and you use it for other purposes, too.  The m100 is light enough that you wouldn't need anything super sturdy.  If you really want a minitripod, I have a neewer mini tabletop tripod that I like.  I've tried gorillapods and can never get the legs to adjust the way I want them.

Thanks again. Apologies if my questions sound silly

Asking questions is how you learn.  Good luck!

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