DSLR life?

[JR719]

You can get a used D1x for cheap (comparatively). I don't know if Nikon still makes the thing. Yes, it was high when first intro'ed, but you can get better for less. It is still a good camera I think. Right now my wife is trying to decide between a D200 and a D2x or wait to see if Nikon comes out with the rumored D3 series. She is the one who makes a living taking pics, I just play. At her "day job" she uses both D200 and D2x.


If I could only convince her to get a 105VR........

 

[edwing206]

what's a 105VR?

 

[JR719]

105VR is the best macro close up IMO.

 

[JR719]

Give this a read...
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5&productNr=2160

 

[edwing206]

never mind. i looked it up. sweet camera lense.

 

[golfschosen1]

edwing did you get your D50 yet?

 

[Ebn]

The D1X definitely isn't worth as much as it is, but is still a great camera. It's a 5 MP camera that produces a 10 MP picture if you use Nikon Capture to open the pictures up. The biggest drawback to it is the short battery life. For that reason I picked up the D200 as a backup camera instead.

The 105mm VR lens is a gem. I sold off my older 105mm f/2.8D macro to pick this lens up and absolutely love it.

 

[edwing206]

no not yet golfschosen1. i'm on mid winterbreak and my dad and I are going to go look at some stores to see what the best price is.but i will hopefully get it soon.

 

[edwing206]

well my dad said i can get the camera so i will be getting it soon.

 

[edwing206]

I just ordered my camera 5 min ago!!!!!! Now to wait a week till I get it

 

[golfschosen1]

Did you get the D50 and what made you get it?

 

[golfschosen1]

oh yea congrats on whatever you got

 

[edwing206]

Thanks.
I got the D50 because I read a lot of reviews that said it was easy for beginners and produced nice pictures at a good price.
You recently got a new camera too, right golfchosen1?What is it?

 

[golfschosen1]

Good Choice Edwing, yea i just got a new DSLR as well for pretty much the same reasons as you but I got the Canon Rebel XT and I like it a lot so I think you will enjoy yours a lot as well I didnt even know I liked photgraphy until I got it really so enjoy yours it will be fun for you

 

[edwing206]

Now I'm even more eager to get my camera. I wil post pics when I get the cam.
Stay tuned.