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04/23/2004 08:59:08 PM · #1 |
Ok, here is the situation, amateur photographer with some sort of talent working with a p&s Pentax OptioS, medium experience with a Film SLR. Now that you know me, here is the question.
I want to go with something more serious, The Optio has given me great shots, and i'll still keep it as my pocket-bring-everywhere camera. but Where do I go from there. Canon 300D and 10D, Nikon D70 seems to have the public favor on DPChallenge.
So what do I want, what am I looking for and where can I start shopping? I,m not talking about money, because this is not a factor in this but i'd like to stay below the 1,500$ excluding accesories and extras. So please guide me in the right direction so I don't get lost and buy the wrong thing.
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04/23/2004 09:04:24 PM · #2 |
The site below offers extensive reviews of most cameras with sample photos of the smae subjects for direct comparison.
The sharpest and cleanest image I have seen came from a Sigma SD10.
//www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html
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04/23/2004 09:07:40 PM · #3 |
You really can't go wrong with either Canon or Nikon. For the most flexibility, go with the D70 or the 10D. Bear in mind the 10D could possibly be replaced later this year.
What you really want to focus on is what you want/need in a lens system. Both Canon and Nikon have great lenses in their lineup. Canon is a little weak in the wide angle end, but Sigma and Tamron are filling the gap fairly nicely. Canon's IS system is available on more lenses than Niknon's VR system. Canon in general has a greater range of lenses, but really you need to do some research based on the kind of shooting you are doing (and plan to do in the future).
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04/23/2004 09:10:59 PM · #4 |
| Check out THIS forum discussion that just took place a couple of weeks ago. It should help you answer some of your questions. |
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04/23/2004 09:14:40 PM · #5 |
| Check out //www.dpreview.com/ This is probably the most comprehensive Digital Camera review site so far. You can compare all the options you are considering side by side. |
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04/23/2004 10:37:26 PM · #6 |
I have rea dalot on different camera, thanks for the answers you have.
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04/23/2004 11:56:46 PM · #7 |
Here's my take:
ΓΆ€ΒΆ If you want a robust camera offering much flexibility, very good glass and the option to use it creatively without being intimidating to either you or some of your subjects, I recommend the Sony F717, possibly the newer F828: spotmeter, great battery life, fast MemorySticks, no fuss. No huge investment in lenses.
Good image quality.
ΓΆ€ΒΆ If you're looking for a big, ostentatiously complex and sensitive system (for a system it is, the camera alone is worthless), which can deliver images of great quality, if you're patient enough to read the manual and practice what's in it, then you may be in the market for a DSLR. Quite an investment in lenses is required to be able to really tap what the camera (-body) is capable of. Shooting will be excruciatingly slow for a while (take the manual with you in the field!), and even then... you may miss some shots while waiting for your caddy to arrive with the 'equipment' or while trying to change lenses in a dust storm.
ΓΆ€ΒΆ If you're wealthy and want some of the advantages of a DSLR (great image quality, a good versatile lens) in a beautiful, inconspicuous package, which will still work after you ran over it with your Hummer, get a Leica.
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