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04/24/2007 11:09:57 PM · #1 |
So I'm looking into getting a SLR cam sometime in the near future but not sure where to start looking or whats good. I don't want to spend too too too much (maybe a few hundred if possible) I just want to get familiar with SLRs mainly. I bought a canon powershot a540 a few months ago (my first digi cam) and I love the features that canon has. I know Nikon+Canon are definitely up there with SLRs but any opinions or tips would definitely be appreciated. Someone told me that nikon cams work with any lenses and canon doesn't...not sure if thats true or not.
I'm looking for something affordable but still decent quality and up to date.
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04/24/2007 11:19:20 PM · #2 |
nikon does not work with any lenses, lets just put the mith to rest now. as a nikon and cannon owner I would say go with the cannon. but look in to both fuji and pentax. pentax has always looked like a good entry level dslr camera to me, not to mention it can take k mount lenses...and you can find old k mount lenses at thrift stores every now and then!
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04/24/2007 11:41:29 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Hectorvan:
...Someone told me that nikon cams work with any lenses and canon doesn't...not sure if thats true or not... |
How weird, that is two days in a row I have heard that. Not sure if the person telling you that means that all lenses will "fit" on a canon or actually "work" on the canon. They may fit but I don't think they all work. And doesn't just about all cameras offer an adapter so that you can use different brands of lenses? The problems with that are that 1) all the auto functions such as focus and aperature are now manual and 2) You would need a different adapter for each different type of lens fitting....might not but many but what a pain in the...
I have a co-worker that is using a small 5mp P&S camera and since one of his buddies has a Canon SLR he now wants to get the D80. I can certainly appreciate where he is coming from cause his camera has almost NO options. Heck I couldn't even find b/w or sephia options on it. He is trying to watch his money but he really doesn't have any expenses to speak of so he could spend a lot of money each month on upgrading if he wanted.
I told him take a step back and find out what he really needs. He doesn't have a computer to do any post processing, and not sure if he'd know how if he did (plus he doesn't seem really comfortable on computers...could be wrong). I told him to evaluate what he is going to do with the images, just sit on your computer and collect dust or are you planning on selling them? I also talked to him about printing size and options and most of all up keep on it. I showed him prices on lenses and filters and stuff. He was floored at the cost of some of them, both the "good" glass and the kit stuff.
I eventually told him to shop down a little bit, go with a DSLR like camera that has options. Get the ability to do manual exposure settings so you can see what everything does and learn as you go...then if you think you are ready for a DSLR go ahead and jump in. Would be much better for him to spend a little now and maybe a little extra later if he likes it, instead of a ton now and end up in trouble. The military doesn't like it too well when you screw up your pay.
I know that all that may not totally apply to you but might help you in some way.
Everyone is going to have their opinion on what camera is best, the best way is to find a shop and go play with the cameras. Hold them, see if they will let you take images with it (see if you can use your own card so you can take them with you when you are done and look at them on your system in your lighting, mess with the menus and see how you like how they work. Try a few and go from there. One thing to remember is that no matter what you pick and how much you pay for it, there will always be a better deal the next day, so just learn to accept it and love what you have.
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04/25/2007 12:06:26 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by sabphoto:
One thing to remember is that no matter what you pick and how much you pay for it, there will always be a better deal the next day, so just learn to accept it and love what you have. |
haha yeah, very true. You're right though, I guess the only way is to go out and actually test out some cameras. Thanks for the tip! |
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04/25/2007 12:26:29 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by gi_joe05:
and you can find old k mount lenses at thrift stores every now and then! |
Damn, you know, I never thought of that...
I should start raiding yard sales, too! You never know where one of these might turn up for an exceptional price...
I would obviously recommend Pentax, being a very happy and thoroughly biased Pentax user myself, but there are lots of options out there for you.
I would recommend looking at the following:
Pentax (K100D, K10D)
Olympus (E-410, E-510) - both will be out soon
Canon (400D, 30D)
Nikon (D40/x, D80)
Sony - I don't like the a100 at all, no recommendation here.
Happy hunting!
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05/01/2007 10:25:50 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the tips =)
I should start hunting soon hopefully hehe |
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