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 03/31/2008 04:14:28 AM · #1
Hey guys, I will be getting my first Digital soon and looking forward to it. Just looking for some suggestions. I currently own a Canon rebel 2000 and started learning on that but the cost of the film is quite expensive especially to learn with.

Anyways I shoot mostly outdoors and want to use the camera to get mostly pictures of motorcycle stunting.
 03/31/2008 05:05:46 AM · #2
if your canon lenses will fit the current range then I'd stick with canon, a model that deals with high ISO would be good so you can get the shutter speed as fast as possible to capture the action. If burst rate is important then I'd recommend the 40d @ 6.5fps ... if not then the 450d or 400d if your budget is a little tighter with 3.5fps
 03/31/2008 05:37:32 AM · #3
I did forget to mention im working with about a 600-700 dollars. I would like something a bit faster than the rebel 2000 i have. It shoots at 1.5fps if im not mistaken which isnt bad but a tad faster would be better.

400d and 450d are the xti and xsi correct?
 03/31/2008 05:47:44 AM · #4
Originally posted by Focus-Industries:
I did forget to mention im working with about a 600-700 dollars. I would like something a bit faster than the rebel 2000 i have. It shoots at 1.5fps if im not mistaken which isnt bad but a tad faster would be better.

400d and 450d are the xti and xsi correct?


That is correct, you may wish to consider buying used. you could get a 30D for that kind of money I'm sure. The build quality is way better and your FPS will be better too. Nothing wrong with a new 400D but I would opt for getting a better camera used than a lesser camera new IMHO
 03/31/2008 05:21:09 PM · #5
Any other opinions?
 03/31/2008 06:56:07 PM · #6
I'm having a sale
 03/31/2008 07:09:12 PM · #7
ive hear some good things about the canon 40d and its a pretty sweet camera for the price tag.
 03/31/2008 07:16:01 PM · #8
Originally posted by Joker1114:
ive hear some good things about the canon 40d and its a pretty sweet camera for the price tag.


Which is a lot more than the $600-$700 the OP said was in his budget.
 03/31/2008 07:19:09 PM · #9
ya it is oops! sorry about that
 03/31/2008 07:22:06 PM · #10
Originally posted by Joker1114:
ive hear some good things about the canon 40d and its a pretty sweet camera for the price tag.


Not to forget it shoots at 6fps, ideal for that motorcycle work he mentioned..
 03/31/2008 07:25:46 PM · #11
If you shop around some, you can find a 350D (Rebel XT) for well under $500. I ran into a steal of a deal on mine at $327, but finding one for $400-450 should be easy enough. I agree that for an extreme budget used or clearance may be the way to go. Image quality matters more than sheer megapixels. (As I am finding as I compare the results from my Rebel Xt and Powershot S5, both which are 8Mp)

Message edited by author 2008-03-31 19:26:25.
 03/31/2008 08:54:44 PM · #12
Yes i am concerned mainly about quality and features on a camera. I have seen the Nikon D40's have went down quite a bit in price over the last year.
 03/31/2008 09:21:31 PM · #13
To be honest, unless you are getting one of the `first-gen` budget DSLRs (e.g, the Canon 300D, the Nikon D70 etc), then they are all very good.. even the ones mentioned above are pretty good cameras to break into DSLR photography, but one feels that its very easy to outgrow them very quickly.

So the 350D, 400D, or the Nikon equivalents are all great cameras that can be picked up relatively cheaply these days..

I daresay you can even grab a 20D for a low price these days.
 03/31/2008 10:26:37 PM · #14
I have been looking and it seems i would be able to afford the d40, d40x, d60, xt, xti, e410, e420, a100k or a200k
 03/31/2008 10:41:21 PM · #15
well as you know i have a d40x and i love it, this being my first DSLR i find it not to difficult to use being somewhat a newbe to the feild but in really learing a lot with it and i love the power it packs really fast start up and it takes great photos i'm still trying to master the camera. but i picked mine up in the common package avalble with the nikkor 55-200mm a good lens its on it all the time even tho i have a few other but the package runs at much lower price now from then when i got it. i would say the only down fall is with the d40, d40x, and d60, (that i know of) you can only use af-s of sigmas HSM lenses for the auto focus to work it kinda limits your lenses but their are so many out and many up coming just most have high price tags. i hope i could be of some help in your quest to find the cam for you .
 03/31/2008 11:05:32 PM · #16
You have all been great help to say the least. Like i said i am still new and am looking forward to learning all that i can.
 03/31/2008 11:57:36 PM · #17
The D60 would be an EXCELLENT first DSLR with lots of features built in to help out people new to DSLR photography.
 04/01/2008 12:03:56 AM · #18
i would have to agree with you about the d60 great features
05/02/2008 10:36:48 PM · #19
Sorry but a little update i have saved a bit and now have about 1200-1400 dollars to spend on a camera. Which will have to be spent at best buy being i am using my best buy card. So a no used camera =/. Anyways i am really considering the Nikon d60 with the Nikon DX 18-55 and DX 55-200 lenses along with a sb-600 flash. Or for around the same price a d80 with dX 18-135 and dx 55-200 lens. And about the same packages for the XTI and XSI
 05/03/2008 09:20:20 AM · #20
Bump*
 05/03/2008 09:26:30 AM · #21
I think your choice depends on two main factors then:
1- Do you prefer the Canon or the Nikon?
2- Do you have lenses from your Canon film camera that you want to continue using?
 05/03/2008 12:47:32 PM · #22
Both companies make amazing products as far as i am concerned. Along with Pentax, Sony and Olympus. I have useful lenses from either(a kit lens that came with my rebel 2k). I am switching from film to digital and am just not sure if i want to get an entry level camera. I am really looking for something that is not going to be outdated within months. As well as image quality as a major concern.
 05/03/2008 12:53:37 PM · #23
You might want to think about getting a used 30D in good condition (as I've just done) - they're not expensive on ebay and have the 6.5fps that would be useful to you.

The concern I would have with the entry-level Nikons (D40, D40x and D60) is the lack of focus motor which limits your choice of lenses quite considerably unless you're prepared to manual focus.

Message edited by author 2008-05-03 12:54:37.
 05/03/2008 01:34:10 PM · #24
if you are only willing to spend $600-700 dollars, then the XTi would probably be your best choice. But if you are willing to spend a bit more try to get the 30D. Great build quality, faster fps, and bigger buffer.

Oh i just saw your post for 1200-1400. In that case go for D80 or 30D and possibly 40D.

Message edited by author 2008-05-03 13:36:35.
 05/03/2008 01:50:24 PM · #25
Well If your budget has expanded definatly go for the 40d. You will appreciate the 6.5 fps. I have an Xti and have nothing bad to say about it... Of course with your budget you could get an Xti and get the 70-200L 4.0 usm lense and be ready to go.
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