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01/11/2005 11:24:00 PM · #1 |
Hi, I am trying to get into photography and was wondering what kind of setup I should look for to begin with. I have shot with SLRs in the past but never a digital before and would need to learn a bit. I am looking to spend maybe 1000-1500 on the whole rig, body, lens, memory cards, batteries, I know that's not very much compared to the pros but I can't justify anything more for a first camera. I will be shooting MX and that's just about it. Could anybody help me out with some info and ideas.
Thanks, Mike |
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01/11/2005 11:26:53 PM · #2 |
//www.steves-digicams.com
click on Camera Reviews for all the models you are thinking about.
For $1500 you can get a DSLR (canon 300d rebel), a decent memory card (1 gig or so) and have $500 left over for a bigger lens.
Just from experience, if you are going to deal with low light conditions at times, take the plunge and get the dslr -- there's not much noise at the higher ISO ratings (in my opinion when compared to other p&s cameras).
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01/11/2005 11:33:15 PM · #3 |
tfaust has an extensive MX portfolio. Tina uses the Canon 300D rebel. You may want to PM her for info on her setup.
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01/11/2005 11:36:58 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by cr12500:
Hi, I am trying to get into photography and was wondering what kind of setup I should look for to begin with. I have shot with SLRs in the past but never a digital before and would need to learn a bit. I am looking to spend maybe 1000-1500 on the whole rig, body, lens, memory cards, batteries, I know that's not very much compared to the pros but I can't justify anything more for a first camera. I will be shooting MX and that's just about it. Could anybody help me out with some info and ideas.
Thanks, Mike |
What SLRs do you or did you have. My advice would be between the Nikon D-70 and the Rebel. I have a Rebel. It works fairly well. I think it is way too slow for an $800 camera, but I have no point of comparison because I have never tried the Nikon.
I would stay with one or the other instead of looking at the Oly or the Sigma if only for the supperior lenses Canon and Nikon produce.
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01/12/2005 12:24:03 PM · #5 |
| When I was younger (read 13-14) I had a Minolta film SLR that I messed around with. Right now I am looking at the D70, and was wondering what other lenses anybody here uses for action photography. Thanks |
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01/12/2005 12:35:21 PM · #6 |
I shoot a ton of action/sports, which has funded my current kit: Canon 20D, 70-200 2.8 IS, and 24-70 2.8. I try not to use flash, and with the very low light in some of these gyms, I shoot wide open at 800 or 1600 to get shutter speeds of 1/250 or higher. With ISO that high, I use the "strong" noise reduction setting in Canon's Easy Photo Print and I've never had anyone complain.
Of course, you don't have to go whole hog like I did, but having the 2.8 has been the thing that gets the job done on numerous occasions. |
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