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07/24/2007 07:12:08 PM · #1 |
Yes, I need a push.. my selection is between these four..
The digital rebel has many plusses.. including the auto focus system, second hand market of canon is big in Iceland and so forth.. but the big downside is how small the screen is!
The K100D is six megapixl, Shake reduction, 2,5" screen and I have some old film lenses, but the downside is.. six megapixl and the lcd status panel is not backlight!
The D40 I haven't been able to try, thanks to the lousy shop here, but obvious plusses are good kit-lens, big screen etc..
The Fuji 9600/9100 has a good 28-300 lens, but a small screen, and is only an SLR like..
So, if you were choosing between THESE four.. what would it be? |
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07/24/2007 07:13:24 PM · #2 |
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07/24/2007 07:19:45 PM · #3 |
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07/24/2007 07:21:59 PM · #4 |
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07/24/2007 07:26:38 PM · #5 |
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07/24/2007 07:35:56 PM · #6 |
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07/24/2007 07:36:02 PM · #7 |
| by the way the Fuji has a 1/1.8 sensor in it it is TINY, the same size ud find in an ultracompact camera and their iso 1600 noise is horrid. But other then that the manual focus ring, the barrel zoom, the 100% crop mode, face detection and flipup screen are nice. |
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07/24/2007 07:39:23 PM · #8 |
| Don't let the 6MP sensors put you off. It's not as limiting as you might think (unless you're planning on A3 enlargements!). In fact, the lower pixel count can sometimes mean less noise. |
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07/24/2007 07:41:47 PM · #9 |
| i'm having the same problem, but i'm only considering the 350D and D40. |
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07/24/2007 07:45:23 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by itakephotos:
i'm having the same problem, but i'm only considering the 350D and D40. |
Technically, there's nothing in it. If you already have some older lenses, then it's cheaper to stick with the same system. The only other criteria you can use is which one do you like the feel of in your hand, the D40 or the 350D.
Whichever one you choose you'll find a world of difference moving from a P&S to a dSLR. |
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07/24/2007 08:22:19 PM · #11 |
| Good luck choosing. I'm sure you will be happy with whatever camera you go with. I look forward to seeing your DSLR images. |
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07/24/2007 08:35:19 PM · #12 |
I just made the jump today. I'd pretty much planned to go with the 350D, but once I had a look at one in each hand, hmm'ed and hawed over the pros and cons, I decided to give the D40 a try for a couple weeks.
I'll let you know what I think as a new DSLR user :) |
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07/24/2007 08:39:37 PM · #13 |
Oh no, we lost Sheila to the dark side :-(
*hoping noone realizes I have two Nikons on my profile*
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07/24/2007 08:42:15 PM · #14 |
| Lol, sorry Leroy. But hey, I have a two-week trial, I might end up not liking it! |
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07/24/2007 09:58:32 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
...I might end up not liking it! |
Yeah, like that will happen! :-P |
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07/25/2007 04:54:02 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Lol, sorry Leroy. But hey, I have a two-week trial, I might end up not liking it! |
You'll love it. |
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07/25/2007 05:10:34 AM · #17 |
Nikon or Pentax.
If you plan to use just a zoom then go the Nikon. If you want to use primes, (even a cheap 50mm f1.8), then go Pentax.
Go the Canon if you care more about brand name than money.
bazz. |
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07/25/2007 07:15:16 AM · #18 |
I just handled the D40 and i kinda like it!
is the mark II kit lens any good?
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07/25/2007 08:28:24 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by jonbry:
I just handled the D40 and i kinda like it!
is the mark II kit lens any good? |
Yeah, it's probably the best kit lens out there. |
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07/25/2007 09:26:36 AM · #20 |
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07/25/2007 09:30:08 AM · #21 |
I really like my Fuji, but go for the Canon.
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07/25/2007 10:34:43 AM · #22 |
| I held the d40 for a hot minute last night, and it just feels too small for me (im also 6'4" 270lbs) |
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07/25/2007 11:35:14 AM · #23 |
Canon. You won't have any lens limitations with the 350D and the used market for lenses is huge, like you said. The Fuji won't have the same low light/low noise performance of a real dSLR so toss that one aside if that's what you're looking for. I'm not familiar with the Pentax line so I don't have much to say about that one. If you do end up with the Canon, skip out on the kit lens and go for something better right away.
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07/25/2007 12:33:13 PM · #24 |
Well, Canon is problably the way to go since the nikon market isn't big here.., what would you recommend as a kit - lens replacement?
I was thinking Sigma 17-70?
Any other lense, maybe cheaper?
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07/25/2007 01:51:08 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by jonbry:
Well, Canon is problably the way to go since the nikon market isn't big here.., what would you recommend as a kit - lens replacement?
I was thinking Sigma 17-70?
Any other lense, maybe cheaper?
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP, you won't be disappointed with it. Not as wide, but has a little more on the long end along with the beautiful constant f/2.8 which is very nice to have. Later on you can back it up with a 12-24 or 10-22 and a 70-200 of your choice. Great lens to start with for about $330-$350 USD.
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