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07/19/2004 01:41:26 PM · #1 |
I currently have an old canon s100 (digital camera). I am looking to venture out into buying a nikon d70. Is this the right thing to do? I'm thinking this camera would last a long time as a get better in taking photos. I would like to know if I should buy this camera or just buy another point and shoot camera. Also if I do buy the nikon d70 what otheraccesory is a must have. Like different lenses, memory, sofware, etc....
thankx
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07/19/2004 03:15:21 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by m628k:
I currently have an old canon s100 (digital camera). I am looking to venture out into buying a nikon d70. Is this the right thing to do? I'm thinking this camera would last a long time as a get better in taking photos. I would like to know if I should buy this camera or just buy another point and shoot camera. Also if I do buy the nikon d70 what otheraccesory is a must have. Like different lenses, memory, sofware, etc....
thankx
mike |
What kind of photos do you want to make and do you need a DLSR to make them? How much time and brainpower do you want to invest in overcoming the learning curve associated with a SLR? (I'm assuming that you don't have much photography experience outside of PnS)
You might be better off buying a "prosumer" digicam that has manual control first. Have you considered that option? I don't want to rain on your parade, but you should think it through first.
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07/19/2004 03:20:07 PM · #3 |
try and get a f717 as a learning camera, there like 500 bucks now.
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07/19/2004 03:23:21 PM · #4 |
I'm not positive I agree with Dan (Spazmo99), but he makes a great point - there is a big learning curve associated with dSLR's. However, if you are truely eager to learn, then after say 3 months or so of reading books, tutorials, etc. you'll wish you had a dSLR.
However, if you mostly just want some better quality out of your shots without having to learn much, perhaps Dan is right. If you aren't interested in learning the in's and out's of a quality graphics program (photoshop or other), then a dSLR isn't for you.
As far as a d70 goes, I don't have much to say ... I'm on the side with the greener grass (just kidding :) |
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07/19/2004 04:40:55 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by hsteg:
try and get a f717 as a learning camera, there like 500 bucks now. |
...and much more than a learning camera! It's quick to use and carry, has great bright glass, a spotmeter and a swivel body. It's the best value in my book.
I use both, a DSLR and the 717. The Sony is the most reliable camera I have ever used. The 10D while thoroughly enjoyable most of the time, may have to be sent in, I anticipate, for cleaning, diagnostics and repairs to either body or lenses sooner or later. I do not enjoy loosing images (unreadable files) from CF cards either.
If you rely entirely on a single DSLR, you will, no doubt, miss quick shots you can get with the Sony. The swivel body, too, is the best invention sinced sliced bread. When I switch cameras, my shooting style changes...
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07/20/2004 11:48:16 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by hopper:
As far as a d70 goes, I don't have much to say ... I'm on the side with the greener grass (just kidding :) |
indeed. perhaps m628k should look into buying a canon. unless you have a significant investment in nikon lenses, look into other brands too. d70 is a good camera, but so is the 10D, which is about the same price now. |
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07/20/2004 12:09:42 PM · #7 |
DSLR cameras are all good let's face it. I used to own a Sony F828 and it has 'carl zeiss' glass (717 too) and they are great cameras too. I would suggest you to go and hold a few in your hand and see what one feels better, weight-wise and handling etc. I chose the D70 simply because it felt better in my hands, after all it's gonna spend a lot of time in your palms so you will need to feel comfortable with it. Also with a DSLR it is quite expensive with lenses filters etc etc. I use 3 lenses 28-105 / 80-200 / 170-500 and am looking for a nice wide lens to complete the line up, DSLR's are expensive but if money is not an issue then they are great, fantastic cameras to use whatever brand you choose.
Good luck in your search.
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07/20/2004 12:12:30 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
If you rely entirely on a single DSLR, you will, no doubt, miss quick shots you can get with the Sony. The swivel body, too, is the best invention sinced sliced bread. When I switch cameras, my shooting style changes... |
Hmmm... Not sure I agree with this :) It's really more of a personal thing than a clear-cut fact. I have a D70 which I replaced by old digicam with and have caught far more pictures using it. The kit lense is far more flexible than the digicam (18-70mm) glass was (wider at the short end, more zoom at the long end), the instant-on capability means I don't have to wait for the camera to boot up, and the MUCH faster autofocus and image buffers means I can work much faster when a spontaneous image comes up. As I do mostly nature shots, this is very useful. Oh, and my old battery was good for (way) less than 100 shots, so I had to carry three. I can shoot for days with my d70 without loosing time for battery swaps now.
In my mind, the only argument that exists (other then $$) against the D70 here is bulkiness. That hasn't really been an issue for me as the other conveniences far outweight it. Besides, I really LIKE walking around with that camera on my neck - I'm rather proud of my toy :)
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07/20/2004 12:21:38 PM · #9 |
DSLRs are excellent cameras because you have CONTROL. Do you have someone to show you how to use one? Perhaps you can go rent a camera for the weekend and play with it. Read the manual on Friday night and shoot all day Saturday & Sunday, keeping the manual by your side. It might be best to bring a friend with you who knows a bit about photography (using SLRs) to help guide you when you have questions. That way, you can see if you 1. like the camera you rented, and 2. see if you can handle all the features of a DSLR. I think you will enjoy it! Who doesn't enjoy control of their art?!
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