Which camera should I get it?
- Thread starter DeltaF
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I'm getting lazy in my old age. This is my standard post:
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. The new Sony looks good as well and it's compatible with Konica/Minolta lenses.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. The new Sony looks good as well and it's compatible with Konica/Minolta lenses.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
Technology changes as fast in digital imagery as computers. The 10D and 20D are older models. Unless you find a bargain on a well serviced older model, I would look at the XTi or 30D. The XTi is the consumer model and sells the most. So Canon upgraded it first. It has a 10 mp sensor and a auto clean feature. (I believe it vibrates the sensor to shake off dust). Rumors are the 40D is on the way which will have the same upgrades. Canon has had big rebates a couple times a year. If history repeats, you may want to be ready when they announce another one. When I bought my stuff I got back a check for over $500. (2 Cameras and lots of lenses, flash etc)
Other than that I would just parrot what Doug said.
Mike
Other than that I would just parrot what Doug said.
Mike
skoomamonster
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iv always like the nikon features better than the cannon, but its your personal preference. you should go to a camera shop and get the feel for the right one.
Absolute Reef
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I see this kind of thread every single week.
I would suggest anyone to get either Canon 5D or Nikon D200
PS : Nikon is launching 2 new DSLR bodies within 2 months time (confirmed). You might want to wait and see.
I would suggest anyone to get either Canon 5D or Nikon D200
PS : Nikon is launching 2 new DSLR bodies within 2 months time (confirmed). You might want to wait and see.
I got almost free a Canon camera 10D and a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens (Image Stabilizer) USM AF Lens from my cousin. I also just got a EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM Autofocus Lens at Samy's camera.
http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=3734
http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=1911
http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=3734
http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=1911
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