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12/29/2006 01:30:42 AM · #1 |
Ok.
So over the holidays my puppy ate (chewed, swallowed, ATE) my Dad's P&S camera. Now, I get to buy him a new one.
He's not picky about what he wants - just as long as it has a large LCD and is fairly easy to operate.
Since I'm paying, I was kind of thinking that I'd just give him my Panasonic DMC-LX2, and get a new one for myself.
So, anyone have any suggestions?
I don't think I've got the $$ for a DSLR yet (figure I'll wait a few years for prices to drop).
I haven't really been keeping upto date on the latest hardware, but the noise in the Panasonic's been bugging me.
Time to upgrade!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Jen |
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12/29/2006 01:34:10 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by JenToronto:
I was kind of thinking that I'd just give him my Panasonic DMC-LX2, and get a new one for myself. |
Highly good idea :p Hope he doesn't mind tho.
What's your budget, buddy? |
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12/29/2006 01:43:01 AM · #3 |
Hmmmm...
Well if it's for me $600 or under.
What else are student loans for? |
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12/29/2006 01:49:38 AM · #4 |
Why not get a 2nd hand D70 Nikon or similar uses a wide variety of lens and at least you can then build up from there as funds permit
Better than spending all on a camera that you know you will want to replace sooner rather than later |
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12/29/2006 01:51:39 AM · #5 |
600 is a lot - you'll have too many choices, lucky bastard! :p
You can actually get a Nikon D40 dSLR ($599) with that money, and it also comes with kit lens to let you start with.
anyway, what are you looking for in your new camera? you gotta have requirements to narrow down your choices man. |
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12/29/2006 02:10:47 AM · #6 |
Canon SD450.
its slightly less money than
the newer SD600s and has
all the same features with a
2.5 inch screen and if you want
to get real technical, you can change
your shutter speed on the SD450 and
the newer Elph cameras can't.
It's 5 megapixel so unless your
printing posters you dont need a
higher pixel camera. |
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12/29/2006 02:24:01 AM · #7 |
Hard for me to believe you would give your dad your old used camera after all he has done for you. Give him a NEW one.
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12/29/2006 02:32:34 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by crayon:
lucky bastard! :p
to narrow down your choices man. |
Uhhh, Crayon, just in case you haven't noticed, the name Jen is generally for a female ;-)
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12/29/2006 02:38:41 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Uhhh, Crayon, just in case you haven't noticed, the name Jen is generally for a female ;-) |
Maybe he is Jenikolav, so it's a guy :p |
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12/29/2006 02:42:48 AM · #10 |
I really would get him a new one, except that I know he'll only use it 3 times a year.
I'd really like a DSLR, but I know I'd buy one, then want a zillion lenses. Besides, I still love my 35mm SLR best.
I'm looking for something with a good zoom, manual focus & exposure... I dunno. I'm exhausted.
And Yes. Last time I checked I was a female.
Sleep. |
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12/29/2006 02:44:26 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by crayon:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Uhhh, Crayon, just in case you haven't noticed, the name Jen is generally for a female ;-) |
Maybe he is Jenikolav, so it's a guy :p |
Something tells me no, but feel free to go with that :-)
Back to the OP, a Nikon D40, or second hand D70 or Canon Rebel are not out of the $600 range.
Message edited by author 2006-12-29 02:45:01.
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12/29/2006 02:47:25 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by JenToronto:
Besides, I still love my 35mm SLR best.
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What brand is it? And what model? It's likely you can use your lenses on a digital SLR.
Originally posted by JenToronto:
And Yes. Last time I checked I was a female.
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Seeeee! :-)
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12/29/2006 02:54:05 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by JenToronto:
And Yes. Last time I checked I was a female.
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Seeeee! :-) |
I need to check and confirm it myself before I admit to defeat! LOL
anyway, Leroy is right - old lenses usually work on newer dSLR bodies. You might want to get a body that works with your existing lenses. Alternatively, if you prefer a non-dSLR, take a look at bridge cameras like the one listed under my name. They are pretty sweet too. |
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12/29/2006 12:06:43 PM · #14 |
EVF cameras like the Nikon CoolPix 8700 and 8800 are good choices too.
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