Joseph9123 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I've been looking at different cameras lately. Easy to use and good option for my fiance to practice on too. Biggest bang for the money camera's or packages. What do ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Man are you opening up a can of worms. Go Nikon! Honestly Canon is a good product but requires a lot of post production work. The algorithm in the Nikon does a better job on the front end. Ask any of the sales people at "pro" camera shops. Check some of the photos in my gallery the most recent ones were done using my Nikon D80. As far as kits go you'll get great prices but lousy lenses. Kit lenses aren't that great with either manufacturer. The best advice I can offer is to actually hold the camera in your hand. It doesn't matter if the camera is $5000.00 or $100.00, if doesn't fell good in your hand then you won't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 i bought the Nikon D3000 and it works great for me. My profile pic was taken with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've had a D40 and now a D90. Really like them. The lenses are what make the difference, though. the kit lenses on the D40 were decent, but nothing compared to the lenses I ended up buying later. Still need to get a macro lens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph9123 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I just checked out the the sony a55 dslr. I love this camera bc it was easy to use. I was all confused with all the option and change on the Nikon and Canon, bc i'm not a real photographer just want to step into it with a camera i can understand. I will look into the nikon 3100 I saw at best buy but was messing with the sony one too long and had to leave..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I would take the time to learn how to use either a Canon or a Nikon. Just based on lens availability I would go with one of the big 2. Also do some research on the digital capture. Nikon's new ones are great for low light photos with little to no noise. As a disclaimer I too am a Nikon guy. But really if you are looking to buy a DSLR you really should be ready to learn how to use it properly. Otherwise you are better off saving your money and buying a decent point and shoot. There are some really good how to videos all over the web to teach you the basics. Click my banner and you can find my photography blog. I am going over some of the basics there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 +1 GKarshens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph9123 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 omg... beautiful pics!!! I agree with everything you're saying. I look at all the option for the past three days and seeing all the option. With everything so far I'm still debating ,it's going to be a big purchase bc of next yr honeymoon in Paris. Thanks for all the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Don't be too afraid of the entry level cameras from Nikon or canon. They are light years ahead of where you are and will, most likely, be good for you for years to come. Lenses are where you will want to spend your money anyways. And, as Dave and Chris mentioned, the kit lenses are good to start with but not always really good. You will want a true macro lens for really nice corals shots(warning; they are expensive) anyways. As an example, I'm still using my D40 I purchased 2 years ago and haven't reached it's limits yet(except in low light situations which I don't really find myself too much anyways.) Do I _want_ a D90 or D7000? Yes. Do I really need it? No. Did I spend the same amount of money on two lenses that I did for the body plus two kit lenses to take great macros and general pics? Yes. Am I happy with the overall setup? Yup. And I bet most others would be satisfied with it too. The other thing, to get really great photos, is it takes a really good computer behind the viewfinder first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 As an example, I'm still using my D40 I purchased 2 years ago and haven't reached it's limits yet(except in low light situations which I don't really find myself too much anyways.) Do I _want_ a D90 or D7000? Yes. Do I really need it? No. Did I spend the same amount of money on two lenses that I did for the body plus two kit lenses to take great macros and general pics? Yes. Am I happy with the overall setup? Yup. And I bet most others would be satisfied with it too. The other thing, to get really great photos, is it takes a really good computer behind the viewfinder first. I'd still be using the D40 I bought originally if it hadn't been for a mistake from Amazon.com that they refused to acknowledge. I ordered an 18-200 VR lens and they sent me two...charging me for one. They arrived the same day, both with the same tracking number, both listed as "Box 1 of 1". I tried to return it the extra, but they were so confused they just let it go. So I sold the extra lens and the D40 and bought the D90...and came out even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Wait... Best Buy is having a HUGE Black Friday sale on cameras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'd still be using the D40 I bought originally if it hadn't been for a mistake from Amazon.com that they refused to acknowledge.I ordered an 18-200 VR lens and they sent me two...charging me for one. They arrived the same day, both with the same tracking number, both listed as "Box 1 of 1". I tried to return it the extra, but they were so confused they just let it go. So I sold the extra lens and the D40 and bought the D90...and came out even. Dislike. But good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Keep in mind that the lenses between Nikon and Cannon aren't interchangeable, so once you go down one path it's really expensive to change later. Do your homework ahead of time and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Joseph, I bought my Nikon because it was backwards compatible with my "old school" lenses. Canon however has changed it lens and not all a backwards compatible. With that said you can always shoot in "Auto" until you get the bug to expand you knowledge. As you can see there is a lot of help here. You might also check out Jake Doza'swork. He uses Canon equipment. Dave- PS: the January meeting will cover tank photography (shhhhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 PS: the January meeting will cover tank photography (shhhhh) Ooh...definitely time to start hinting harder to my wife that a macro lens would make a great Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Rangoon Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 It's definitely worth mentioning that if you don't want to become well versed on all the different options and settings of the camera, and wind up relying on the auto settings and/or a kit lens for a chunk of time - you'd probably get better results for your money by going for a higher end point and shoot. I really can never get over how many of my friends think they are above & beyond using/buying a nice point & shoot, and they MUST have a DSLR. A year later, many of them don't really have a terribly good grip on all their camera controls, and definitely don't have any lenses they're proud of Research a lot before you buy, and hook up with some friends to try your hand at absorbing & applying the knowledge first. A lot of people really doubt the ability and quality of a NICE point & shoot (say Canon G10, Canon G11, or Canon S95), til they see what other people have produced, or get a whole weekend hands on with the thing. Spending $4XX and being more familiar with your camera is a much better situation than dropping $700-1000 on a camera body with 1-2 lenses and not being comfortable or in control - just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Check out Wolfcamera.com and check out some of the good sales theyre currently having. I just bought a Nikon D3000 for more than $200 off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph9123 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 I just purchase me the Canon rebel T3i with upgraded lens.!!! Pics coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 How about some details on the upgraded lenses?! Excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joseph9123 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 18m - 135mm that goes on the 7d cannon. I'm taking some pics today after cleaning the tank ofcourse...lol it's that time of the month. I got getting an L series lines in 5 months when I'm good with all the settings and how to make it work . I feel like i'm in school again with all this reading and study time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joseph9123 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sickening bad *** pics, love this camera!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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