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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/20/2005 12:00:50 PM · #1

Well...i want to buy a new camera,a professional one and i need some suggestions and advices.I'm new to digital photography(and to this site also),but i'm learning alot about it and photoshop.My camera(Jendigital JD 5.2z3 MPEG4) is pretty good for the begining but it has limited capabilities.What should i buy.

PS. details about my camera u can find at //www.jenimage.com/index.php?id=98&type=0 where select the model from the available lists.

thanks

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

10/20/2005 12:03:40 PM · #2

Budget? Use? For work? Hobby? What kind of shooting?

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/20/2005 12:13:26 PM · #3

I'd get one of the ones that specializes in correcting errors in composition and subject choice. :) (just kidding)

As Nick more tackfully implied, you haven't really given enough info to get a useful recommendation.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

10/20/2005 12:28:10 PM · #4

Originally posted by doctornick:

Budget? Use? For work? Hobby? What kind of shooting?

The budget is about 400-500$ for the moment(hopefully until next fall I'll raise about 2000$).For the moment is just a hobby, but if it turns out i'm good at it i'll try to make some money too :).And I like macro shooting.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

10/20/2005 12:31:47 PM · #5

What do you find limiting in your current camera? (specifics) Or, what features does your current camera lack that you would like to see in your new camera?

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/20/2005 12:38:57 PM · #6

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

What do you find limiting in your current camera? (specifics) Or, what features does your current camera lack that you would like to see in your new camera?

Interchangeble lenses(i only have built in so im kinda limited when i want to shoot macro), better exposure time,higher aperture etc.

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

10/20/2005 12:45:32 PM · #7

For the most part, interchangeable lenses means a DSLR, which means waiting till you're closer to that $2000 mark. You can get started with a DSLR (assuming new) for about $800-1000 - but then you don't have any lenses to "interchange". Any DSLR will pretty much give you all the control you need over exposure.

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adamweb

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/20/2005 12:45:41 PM · #8

$500 is pretty limiting for what most would consider a "professional" camera. i'd suggest looking for a used canon digital rebel

10/20/2005 12:55:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by ScottK:

and what brand and model would u recommend?

10/20/2005 01:39:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by Giorgio:

Originally posted by ScottK:
For the most part, interchangeable lenses means a DSLR, which means waiting till you're closer to that $2000 mark. You can get started with a DSLR (assuming new) for about $800-1000 - but then you don't have any lenses to "interchange". Any DSLR will pretty much give you all the control you need over exposure.

and what brand and model would u recommend?

Canon's Rebel and Nikon's D50 are both good little DSLRs and also under the $1000 mark. The Rebel XT and D70 are nice too, but both a little more expensive than the others. Best advice on choosing a camera is to go to a store and hold some and play around with them. You can read testimonials and specifics all day online, but you can only hold one in a store.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/20/2005 01:43:51 PM · #11

Also, if you want to save money, buy your camera online. Use //www.epinions.com to compare prices and then pick a reputable store. Usually you'll save yourself a decent chunk of money, which you can put towards a lens or an extended warranty or something.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/20/2005 02:01:01 PM · #12

Originally posted by jpeters:

Also, if you want to save money, buy your camera online.

Not necessarily -- read some of the comments in this thread and consider the difference between price and value.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

10/20/2005 02:50:37 PM · #13

Originally posted by jpeters:

thx for the tip :)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

10/20/2005 02:52:31 PM · #14

Take a look at the Fujifilm range, they are reasonably priced, have zoom lens and 'Macro/closeup' facility. Newer one zoom from 28-300mm.

Steve

jansku

10/20/2005 03:00:40 PM · #15

Your profile says you live in Romania, so I would recommend using either //www.acfoto.de/ or //www.technikdirekt.de. I live in Finland and have ordered all three cameras I've had from technikdirekt.de. I don't know about prizes in Romania but compared to Finland those German prizes are much, much lower.

I agree with jpeters, Canon's Rebel (EOS 300D in Europe) and Nikon's D50 would be ideal for you. I've had D50 for a couple of months and I love it. If your budget allows EOS 350D (Rebel XT in US) from Canon and Nikon D70 are good options too.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

10/20/2005 05:12:39 PM · #16

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by jpeters:
Also, if you want to save money, buy your camera online.

Not necessarily -- read some of the comments in this thread and consider the difference between price and value.

Sorry, my brain is a little fried right now, but I don't seem to be able to grasp the relevancy of that thread to this one.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

10/20/2005 05:20:45 PM · #17

Originally posted by jpeters:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by jpeters:
Also, if you want to save money, buy your camera online.

Not necessarily -- read some of the comments in this thread and consider the difference between price and value.

Sorry, my brain is a little fried right now, but I don't seem to be able to grasp the relevancy of that thread to this one.

I believe the point is that you have more 'presence' in person and can therefore negotiate/demand more. Online, you can be ignored.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

10/20/2005 05:36:34 PM · #18

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I believe the point is that you have more 'presence' in person and can therefore negotiate/demand more. Online, you can be ignored.

I got the impression that you could easily be ignored in stores too. All I know is that I saved $200 on my D70s and I also got a 5 year warranty instead of a 1 year. I am on a student's budget, so the final dollar amount was the most important to me.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

10/20/2005 05:41:22 PM · #19

Originally posted by jpeters:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I believe the point is that you have more 'presence' in person and can therefore negotiate/demand more. Online, you can be ignored.

I got the impression that you could easily be ignored in stores too. All I know is that I saved $200 on my D70s and I also got a 5 year warranty instead of a 1 year. I am on a student's budget, so the final dollar amount was the most important to me.

You're right, it can happen either way. If the online store has good customer service then there's no problem. Bottom line, shop around.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/20/2005 07:09:59 PM · #20

Originally posted by jpeters:

I am on a student's budget, so the final dollar amount was the most important to me.

Yes, there are certainly cases where the bottom line cash price is the over-riding factor. I just wanted to remind people that it's not always the lowest price which proves to be the best value in the long run.

Congratulations on your new camera!