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06/01/2005 11:23:00 AM · #1 |
This was posted to another thread - wanted to repost in case anyone missed it. Basically what I want to know is ... has anyone used the "prosumer" level cameras and how are they? I've only used consumer P&S and SLR, nothing really in between.
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I was about to get a new machine yesterday, but I hesitated and now I'm a little torn on what to get.
I was pretty set on something from the "prosumer" line - looking at Sony V3, Canon S2 and equivalent Nikon Coolpix (I forget which - 5400?).
But then I searched more on eBay and found a bunch of D60s for pretty cheap ($500-700), and the bundled digital Rebel kits aren't too bad either ($900-1300). I started thinking that if I was going to spend the money, might as well go up a few notches. I miss using an SLR .. had access to lots of equipment at the college newspaper, but haven't really done much since.
Problem is I can't decide what I want to do with this camera. I'm mostly an action photographer - shot sports and spot news for the paper - but now I'm a reporter and don't really see myself in a photog job. I don't know if I can justify owning a $1000 SLR (plus $$$ for lenses and god knows what else) more or less for recreational use.
Anyone have an opinion on those first few I posted? (V3, S2) They seem pretty versatile, which probably best suits my purpose.
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 11:24:07. |
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06/01/2005 11:31:39 AM · #2 |
Comparing the V3 and the S2 is like comparing apples to oranges. The S2 is very similar to Sony's new DSC-H1, and are both excellent Long-zoom cameras. Sony's V3 is more comparable to Canon's G6, they both have fast lenses (f/2 i think) and are as good as you can do for indoor shots without a flash. if you are going to do indoor sports the SLR is definately the best way to go beecause of the versitility of adding a faster lens.
What do you plan on shooting if you get one of these cameras? |
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06/01/2005 12:02:30 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by lemondster:
What do you plan on shooting if you get one of these cameras? |
Good question. :)
If I do shoot sports/action, it'll probably be just for web contributions (bike races, track meets), so nothing too fancy needed but it'd be nice to have something capable.
And it would definitely come along on hiking/climbing trips, especially if I make it to the top of Mt. Katahdin this summer as planned.
Once in a while I do freelance stories with photos - and now that I think about it those generally don't need anything too complex either.
I think I may go V3 - I like how my Sony works outdoors, and it'll be a lot less $$ out of the pocket until I really need the step up (could be many years).
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 12:03:32. |
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06/01/2005 01:15:15 PM · #4 |
I just ordered the S2 to upgrade from the S1. I'd love to have a DSLR with all sorts of great lens, but my camera goes with me on hikes and I'm not bringing 30 pounds of photo equipment with me on the hikes I do.
Like the S1, the S2 (and the Sony H1) is very versital and gives you a lot of options while only having to carry one small camera. Plus, I like the results (most photos in my pbase account were taken with the S1).
Also note: the Nikon 8800 has a $100 rebate until the end of June. At Butterflyphoto.com you can get it for $670 (minus the $100 rebate and it's $570). It's 8mp and the closest you can get to a DSLR with only slightly less zoom range then the S2 or H1. Plus it lets you shoot in raw or tiff. It's a little bigger and heavier then the S2 but it might be a perfect compromise for you?
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 13:17:00.
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06/01/2005 02:47:07 PM · #5 |
Yeah, I'm starting to rethink my choice because having the extra zoom would be pretty cool.
Another thing I'm wondering about is accessories. I tinkered with the lens adapter and a 2x telephoto lens (on the V3) at the store a few days ago - it seems to work fine and looks pretty cool, but I have no idea how the shots would turn out. Is this not worth it? Anyone have experience here?
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 14:47:35. |
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