Get to get a new camera--need feedback!

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/02/2007 05:24:14 PM · #1

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I've been "seen" around here, but I couldn't think of a better place to ask this question.

I have $1,000.00 for a new camera. I have loved Canon in the past, but don't want to limit myself. If you only had 1,000.00 dollars for your camera and gear, what would you get?

My husband is gagging on how much I want to spend, but he had to match what he is spending on his guitars. At least mine can be written off for business my website!

Anyhoo, thanks for your help--I want to be smart with my money!

Love Chinpaca

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

02/02/2007 05:26:57 PM · #2

Personally, I would wait until you had more.

02/02/2007 05:28:40 PM · #3

I can't. My other camera is broken, so I have to get something. I wish I had at least twice what I do. Hopefully by next year I will, but I can't go a year without a camera!

02/02/2007 05:31:43 PM · #4

with just $1000 I would buy a used DSLR:

//www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=52740

Roughly $500 left over to buy a 50mm lens and some CF cards.

02/02/2007 05:32:33 PM · #5

Personally I'd pick up a D70s kit. The prices on them are really good right now and they are great cameras :)

02/02/2007 05:35:50 PM · #6

Thanks rex.

I have always been kind of afraid that the Rebel wans't a good quality camera, but I guess it could be better than the one I had.

Whats the difference between the Rebel and a D70?

02/02/2007 05:38:38 PM · #7

Originally posted by chinpaca:

Whats the difference between the Rebel and a D70?

Side by Side

You will spend a lot more for a D70 cause it is a higher end camera.

I am not trying to start a Nikon/Canon war just stating a fact.

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 17:39:33.

02/02/2007 05:47:05 PM · #8

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by chinpaca:

Whats the difference between the Rebel and a D70?

Side by Side

You will spend a lot more for a D70 cause it is a higher end camera.

I am not trying to start a Nikon/Canon war just stating a fact.

I wouldn't say a lot more at this point. You can get a brand new D70s w 18-70 lens (which is a pretty decent starter lens btw) for $800.

$100 for a 50mm 1.8 and $100 for an 8GB CF card and she'd be set.

02/02/2007 05:52:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by Megatherian:

I wouldn't say a lot more at this point.

hmmmmmmmmm.

$800 or $450

$350 is a lot in my book.

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

02/02/2007 05:55:34 PM · #10

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by Megatherian:

I wouldn't say a lot more at this point.

hmmmmmmmmm.

$800 or $450

$350 is a lot in my book.

You are comparing used to new.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

02/02/2007 05:55:56 PM · #11

Take a look at the Pentax range?

02/02/2007 05:56:58 PM · #12

Still you said it is not a lot..........I always hate trying to help someone out cause you always get caught up in Canon or Nikon.

The best piece of advice I think anyone can ever offer is go to the camera store and hold them all. Buy the one that feels best to you.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

02/02/2007 05:58:57 PM · #13

well, that was just an awesome site--thank you for putting that up there.

Am I being ameteur by liking that 8.0 mp on the Rebel? I keep saying to myself " Yah.....the Nikon is how I will go" then the 8.0 pops up in my head.

I thought of looking up some pawn shops. I wonder of they would be cheaper than ebay for used? Not trying to dig in the trash here, just want the best I can afford :)

option

Nikon D200

02/02/2007 06:03:01 PM · #14

Pentax K100D + 18-55 + 50-200 + SD card, batteries, etc = 800ish bucks at B&H.

edit - if you can find one (they tend to sell out almost instantly whenever anywhere has them in stock) you could thrown in the Pentax FA 50mm 1.4 for 220 or so.

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 18:07:56.

02/02/2007 06:03:07 PM · #15

I will look at the Pentax too, thanks.

My husband has a client that owns a photography shop. I was hoping to get an idea of whats good, so that if he can give me something at cost, I at least have some models in mind.

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

02/02/2007 06:03:09 PM · #16

well I wouldn't buy a camera based upon mega pixels alone unless you know for a fact you need them. I've made 30X40 posters from my old D70s that looked awesome.

Don't get me wrong, the Canon is a very good camera too. I PERSONALLY prefer the D70s at this point because it is a very solid performer with a great track record that is being phased out (but not discontinued yet) so the prices on it have gotten very good for what you are getting.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

02/02/2007 06:03:17 PM · #17

Originally posted by chinpaca:

8 megapixels sounds great, but how often will you need that extra 2? most 6 megapixel cameras will give stunning results. Put the extra cash into good lenses.

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 18:04:05.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

02/02/2007 06:04:42 PM · #18

Originally posted by formerlee:

Take a look at the Pentax range?

second that. More features for the price, including shake reduction. K100D goes for around $500, K10D around $800 (body only), and they both work with any lens pentax has ever made.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/02/2007 06:10:14 PM · #19

I do a lot of graphic design, and would like to start using my own images. Can't always bring the vision to life with others peoples shots. I need to make some banners, and thought the 8 would be to my benefit.

vxpra

Pentax K100D

02/02/2007 06:13:47 PM · #20

Originally posted by rex:

I totally agree that is the best piece of advice. I sold cameras for 6 years. There were so many people we saw that came in "knowing" what they wanted and the moment they held it in their hands it didn't meet expectations. I loved selling the old Nikon N60 for just that reason. It was on the heavy side compared to the Rebels of the day, but the N60 felt so good in people hands that once you got somebody to hold it it was a slam dunk sale.

The moral of this story (maybe its not a moral) is that no matter how fancy your camera, if it isn't comfortable in your hands you're not going to use it as much. What feels good to one person may not feel the same to another.