advice on slr cameras?

aznutx · 09-13-2009, 01:35 AM

complete noob at taking pictures except for my sony/canons point/shoot digicams

any advice to which slr digi camera i should get?

what im lookin for, under 1k$, easy to learn, easy to use given im complete novice, hope u guys can help

just lookin for recreational pictures as i might have a vacation lined up, thx

Keng · 09-13-2009, 03:47 AM

Canon T1i

SaMaster14 · 09-13-2009, 04:53 AM

Not sure the price, but the Nikon D40 is a great camera.. but I will agree with Keng, I have also heard great things about the Canon.

xlack · 09-13-2009, 05:06 AM

nikon D40 is a great camera for beginners. i'd get that first and learn more before getting anything better

SkyMG37x · 09-13-2009, 02:36 PM

I looked for one with image stabilization and ended up picking the Pentax K100 since at the time (2 years ago) the Nikon didn't offer that option unless you bought the next tier up. Also the Pentax image stabilization is in the body so any existing lens is compatible, whereas some other cameras require special lenses. The newer version is the K200 and I know someone who recently bought one and is very happy with it. You can get it with a macro and zoom lense package for well under $1K.

Seer · 09-25-2009, 10:47 PM

T1i if you need video, if not XSi

WhosUrBuddiee · 09-25-2009, 10:51 PM

I dont know much about camera. The D40 always seems to be popular.

I do know that lenses are much more important than the body.

Retromoe · 09-25-2009, 10:53 PM

I'm also in the market for a DSLR, But im having trouble deciding, I wanna do some sick photography in my spare time, and make some nice HDR images.

CANON Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black 12.2 MP 3X Zoom Digital Camera - MSRP $749.99 : Digital Cameras & Camcorders | Dell

NIKON Nikon D5000 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera (with 18-55 mm Lens) MSRP: $849.99 : Digital Cameras & Camcorders | Dell

Or the T1i? Whats your pick?

WhosUrBuddiee · 09-25-2009, 11:04 PM

I do love HDR images

Keng · 09-25-2009, 11:11 PM

Join the Canon family

RedG37SNC · 09-26-2009, 12:25 AM

For those that are serious about getting into photography consider buying a body and picking out your lens rather then buying a camer/lens package and possibly even spending more on the lens then the body for the best results. Also what and when {not to mention how much you have to spend

} you plan to photograph will dictate a lot about what lens focal lengths and aperture to get. A kit lens(the packaged deal lens) will be virtually useless to a wildlife/nature photographer for example. Want to photography your coin/stamp collection, likewise you'd be better off with a macro lens. Another advantage to buying the lens seperately is you'll get a much faster lens (greater aperture) as well as other features like image stabalization, build quality & weather proofing in addition to better optics.

Focal Lengths and typical uses:

Lens Focal Length	Terminology	Typical Photography
Less than 21 mm	Extreme Wide Angle	Architecture
21-35 mm	Wide Angle	Landscape
35-70 mm	Normal	Street & Documentary
70-135 mm	Medium Telephoto	Portraiture
135-300+ mm	Telephoto	Sports, Bird & Wildlife

Also note entry level cameras will not be full frame sensors and will introduce whats refered to as a crop factor. Canons for example have a CF of 1.6 so a 50mm prime lens or lens focal length setting in the case of a zoom lens on a XTi1 for example is actually 50x1.6 or an 80mm lens. Full frame cameras would allow you a 1:1 but be prepared to spend $2K+ on the body alone. CF's not bad as a mater of fact it works for wildlife photographers.. not so much for landscape photographers however.

Also whatever lens you buy get a UV Haze Filter for it which serves to both protect the lens from damage as well as filter haze. A circular polarizing filter is another must have and is great for car photography and anywhere else you want to get rich colors and control glare.

Buying a DSLR and keeping it in auto mode is like buying a automatic Corvette. It's not that hard to learn the basics and the net is full of info, spend some time reading up on basic composition and DSLR photography, it really isn't that hard to learn the basics and the pay offs are huge. The difference between a great image and a snapshot is not in the camera, it's the photographer.

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09-13-2009, 01:35 AM	#1
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SaMaster14 Registered User 2009 Infiniti G37 My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, CA Posts: 346	Not sure the price, but the Nikon D40 is a great camera.. but I will agree with Keng, I have also heard great things about the Canon. __________________ ~SaMaster14: 2009 Black Obsidian Infiniti G37S Sedan owner.

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09-13-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
SkyMG37x Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern NH Posts: 413	I looked for one with image stabilization and ended up picking the Pentax K100 since at the time (2 years ago) the Nikon didn't offer that option unless you bought the next tier up. Also the Pentax image stabilization is in the body so any existing lens is compatible, whereas some other cameras require special lenses. The newer version is the K200 and I know someone who recently bought one and is very happy with it. You can get it with a macro and zoom lense package for well under $1K. __________________ John - 2009 G37x Sedan Blue Slate/Stone with Premium/Nav - Ventureshield

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09-25-2009, 10:51 PM	#7
WhosUrBuddiee Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,300	I dont know much about camera. The D40 always seems to be popular. I do know that lenses are much more important than the body. __________________ G37S \| Vibrant Red \| Bone Stock \|

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Retromoe Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New york Posts: 563	I'm also in the market for a DSLR, But im having trouble deciding, I wanna do some sick photography in my spare time, and make some nice HDR images. CANON Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black 12.2 MP 3X Zoom Digital Camera - MSRP $749.99 : Digital Cameras & Camcorders \| Dell NIKON Nikon D5000 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera (with 18-55 mm Lens) MSRP: $849.99 : Digital Cameras & Camcorders \| Dell Or the T1i? Whats your pick?

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