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 08/07/2005 12:42:55 AM · #1
I need to figure out the next camera I wanna shoot for. I'm sure the opinions will vary..hopefully not too widely...anyway...whats the best "pound for pound" digitial camera?
 08/07/2005 12:43:23 AM · #2
It's underneath me :)
 08/07/2005 12:44:36 AM · #3
Might as well ask "who makes the best pizza?" or any other opinion question. You'll get answers from all over the board.
 08/07/2005 12:44:42 AM · #4
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 08/07/2005 12:45:06 AM · #5
It would be between the 20D and Rebel XT depending on your funds. Both are very close but yet very different.
 08/07/2005 12:45:29 AM · #6
Agree with 20D
 08/07/2005 12:47:14 AM · #7
Sweet response. Where are the Nikon users?
 08/07/2005 12:47:46 AM · #8
Geez - I can't see how we can answer that question without knowing more about what you want out of it. Other than "get mine, it's the best". Waht do you want to do with it? Are you looking to a DSLR and all that brings?
 08/07/2005 12:50:44 AM · #9
LOL! wow...those responses came fast!!..I was sensing that the 20D was the best "pound for pound"..based on finishes/price....2 people outta 7 confirmed that...I guess I'll go for that one..:-D
 08/07/2005 12:55:06 AM · #10
Seriously though, I think you'll need to evaluate which one fits your budget the best. "Is Nikon better than Canon?" is a question that kinda sounds like "Is New York pizza better than Chicago style pizza?". Get my drift? It's what you want to get out of it. If you have older lenses that could be compatible with the new dSLRs, then I would probably go with that particular brand.

Remember, most of the time, people end up buying additional lenses aside from the one that comes in a kit. Then you have to contend with the other gear such as a good tripod, bag, filters and polarizers, etc.
See it all adds up.

Look at you check book and see how much more you'll be spending for these other items. You'll be surprised how fast you'll make your decision. Remember, it's not really the camera that makes the photographer, it's the "gift". Look at Joey over there :)

Good luck.
 08/07/2005 12:58:41 AM · #11
I will do what I have to do..and spend what is necessary...often foolishly to get what I want. Money is rarely an object for me. I just want results. I only got one life.
 08/07/2005 01:00:04 AM · #12
If money truly isnt an object, get a 1D Mark II. It's fantabulous! However, for 1/3 the price, the 20D does WAY more than 1/3 the work!

M
 08/07/2005 01:00:15 AM · #13
Originally posted by KMD600:
LOL! wow...those responses came fast!!..I was sensing that the 20D was the best "pound for pound"..based on finishes/price....2 people outta 7 confirmed that...I guess I'll go for that one..:-D


Man I hope your kidding. That would be a pretty big investment on so little research. But I'm betting you are.

Go out to a good camera shop and try all four major brands of DSLR's out. Go with what you can afford, will meet your needs and most of all feels good in your hand and operates as intuaitvely as possible.
 08/07/2005 01:01:31 AM · #14
by the way...PLEASE dont look at my photos....I was just screwin around...I had no idea the quality of photos that were being posted here. :-D
 08/07/2005 01:01:43 AM · #15
Originally posted by mavrik:
If money truly isnt an object, get a 1D Mark II. It's fantabulous! However, for 1/3 the price, the 20D does WAY more than 1/3 the work!

M


Or the Nikon D2x. It has some features that are unique.
 08/07/2005 01:04:33 AM · #16
Originally posted by mavrik:
If money truly isnt an object, get a 1D Mark II. It's fantabulous! However, for 1/3 the price, the 20D does WAY more than 1/3 the work!

M


This is what I meant by "pound for pound" :-)
 08/07/2005 01:11:33 AM · #17
I love this place.Photographers are a rare breed..
I will do all i can to learn this craft. I know there is a little bit of talent in this heart of mine...:-)
 08/07/2005 01:35:53 AM · #18
You might want to step up from your Dimage to a "prosumer" camera and work with that for a while. Nikon Coolpix 8700, Panasonic Lumix, Fuji 8100, cameras like that. They are similar in their features, image-wise, to the dSLR cams and provide a good intermediate training step. I'm a retired professional photographer, and I was using a 5700 Nikon until just a few weeks ago, so they are certainly useful cameras.

Spend some time at that level and you'll have a MUCH better idea what you're looking for when you make the move to dSLR, plus your learning curve won't be so steep.

Robt.
 08/09/2005 01:11:52 AM · #19
Originally posted by bear_music:
You might want to step up from your Dimage to a "prosumer" camera and work with that for a while. Nikon Coolpix 8700, Panasonic Lumix, Fuji 8100, cameras like that. They are similar in their features, image-wise, to the dSLR cams and provide a good intermediate training step. I'm a retired professional photographer, and I was using a 5700 Nikon until just a few weeks ago, so they are certainly useful cameras.

Spend some time at that level and you'll have a MUCH better idea what you're looking for when you make the move to dSLR, plus your learning curve won't be so steep.

Robt.


Thank you "bear music" that was extremely helpful.
 08/09/2005 01:24:36 AM · #20
I use the Panasonic Lumix and can tell you it's pretty nice. Only complaints are high noise at higher iso's and no infrared. Other things it has trouble with too but usually don't affect me. Like no ttl, etc.

I do hear the Nikon's are better at infrared. What you should buy all depends on what you want to shoot. Just my 2.
 08/09/2005 01:30:48 AM · #21
Well put bearmusic, On that note, have a look at the soon-to-be-released panasonic Lumix FZ30 at www.dpreview.com

It even breaks the f/8 barrier of most other nonSLRs

I am personally at the level between DSLR and P&S and I'm enjoying learning what I can and can't do.

There are even a few things my little S2 can do that a DSLR can't do, so it is a worthwhile investment. Movies, rotateable screen and up to 400mm zoom equivalent that fits in the pocket gives you something that you won't feel a need to throw away even when you do move to the bigger camera.
 08/09/2005 02:15:34 AM · #22
Originally posted by rikki11:
"Is Nikon better than Canon?" is a question that kinda sounds like "Is New York pizza better than Chicago style pizza?".


Chicago Style!

Oh... and Nikon!
 08/09/2005 07:53:34 AM · #23
Obviously the best camera is going to depend highly upon what you want to do with it. Do you want to shoot sports, landscapes, weddings, lots of flash photography, is a high frame rate important to you? These opinions are just that, people's opinions of what works best for them. If you truly want help in doing your research, please post what it is you plan to do with the camera.

Anyway...the best pound for pound would have to be...

Nikon d2x or the Canon EOS 1ds Mk II -- No way a 20d or a 350xt or even the d70 can compete when it comes down to what is best. Of course, since price isn't a factor, you should get one of those two. But remember, with junk glass, they won't take any better a picture than any of the other cameras mentioned thus far.


08/09/2005 09:16:38 AM · #24
IF you are interested in Stayign with KJonica Minolta, you can always go with one of their more advanced cameras. They are all good cameras with IS built in.
08/09/2005 09:29:21 AM · #25
The upcoming Minolta 5D is going to be hard to beat on features and quality v. price
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