Buying my first DSLR, not sure which one...

07/14/2007 11:04:33 AM · #1

I've narrowed it down to 3 choices, the 30d, k10d and the XTi. I'm also basing it on price so here they are.

30D = 1199 with 18-55mm lens
K10d = 1099 with 18-55mm lens
XTi = 1099 with 2 lens kit: 18-55 and 75-300

i'd appreciate your opinion :)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/14/2007 11:05:12 AM · #2

wavelength

Nikon D300

07/14/2007 11:42:26 AM · #3

You have more lens choices with the Canon, aftermarket stuff I mean. Pentax has plenty of lenses of their own making.

kelmat

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/14/2007 11:46:54 AM · #4

I have the 20d and love it. The 30d has a bigger screen but is essentially the same. Great camera!

samchad

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/14/2007 12:36:53 PM · #5

Go 30D if you can.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

07/14/2007 12:38:51 PM · #6

everyone saying canon?

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

07/14/2007 12:49:17 PM · #7

Originally posted by cujee:

everyone saying canon?

Outside of the one Nikon dude the rest have Canon anyways.

As far as Pentax's selection goes all their old K Mount lenses work on the KaF2 mount their more backwards and forwards compatable then Canon.

Canon has two thigns going for it you wont get with pentax, one pro glass (L Glass for the most part). Pentax's new lens line up while all good stuff, the DA* lineup is lacking. Canon also has USM lenses and Pentax's SDM lenses are not around yet.

There are plenty of aftermarket lenses out for Pentax but so far no Sonic Motor lenses out im guessing since The K100 super and the K10D just gained support for them.

If you do decide to go pentax k10d remember your getting in camera shake reduction no need for IS lenses, and its weather sealed for less then other brands.

Id say go canon though.

Message edited by author 2007-07-14 12:56:41.

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

07/14/2007 12:52:57 PM · #8

thanks for the in-depth comment rainmotor

Bugzeye

07/14/2007 01:05:52 PM · #9

I would suggest you go to a camera store and get some first hand knowlege of how each camera feels in your hand before you make a choice. Once you find a body style you like. Then look for a camera in that line with the features you want or need.

If glass is your main concern Then stick with Canon or Nikon or a Body that will mount their glass, you will have the most options with those two brands. Again it boils down to what feels good in your hands.

Good Luck.

Message edited by author 2007-07-14 13:06:34.

alexzen

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/14/2007 01:20:50 PM · #10

Get the 30D. Skip the kit lens. Get the 24-105 IS if you can afford it. If not the 28-135 is a great walk-around lens to get started with. Save money and skip the kit lens.

I started with the 30D body only and 28-135 and was very happy.

The thing about buying your first lens is that you WILL buy a better one; sooner than later. You think you are saving money today by buying the cheaper lens. But in the end you WILL buy the better lens, so in the long run buy the best lens up front you can afford.

alexzen

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/14/2007 01:21:57 PM · #11

And be aware. You are really buying into a lens family. The body will get upgraded one day. But by then you could have thousands of dollars of lenses.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/14/2007 01:27:43 PM · #12

I'd go straight for the 5D or 1d series and cut out the crap. My irrational logic for this is as follows. If you go straight for the big stuff then there are no incentives(other than mfg's upgrades) later to entice you to spend more or say damn I should've got the other one.

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

07/14/2007 01:45:29 PM · #13

And you would go straight for a big bag full of White Lenses too. lol

Originally posted by NstiG8tr:

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/14/2007 01:51:25 PM · #14

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

And you would go straight for a big bag full of White Lenses too. lol

They don't have to necessarily be white. They just need a red ring around them.

alexzen

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/14/2007 03:18:54 PM · #15

Originally posted by NstiG8tr:

So we just bumped this poor guy up from $1200 up to about $6,000. Alot of help we are.

I would alter my advice and just say get the best body you can (30D) and buy your lenses when you can afford them. Don't buy the cheaper body just because you get a bucket of lenses with it.

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

07/14/2007 03:47:43 PM · #16

In order to help I'll explain my thinking which made me choose Canon.

First off I asked for advice and got pretty much exactly what you got, lots of people saying canon, lots of people saying nikon and a few offering alternatives.

I then went and looked at ebay, because that's where I buy pretty much all my lenses. The ebay lenses list contains a bout twice or maybe three times as many canon to nikon lenses. No question then - the best body I could afford (10D at that time) and a couple of good second hand lenses - 50mm f1.8 mkII and a 28mm f2.8. A few weeks later I bought the 100mm f2.8 macro. All from ebay.

Don't buy junk lenses, go with the best you can get and use ebay to keep the cost down.

Message edited by author 2007-07-14 15:49:01.

07/14/2007 05:33:07 PM · #17

haha yeah i can't buy the 5D or the MK series... i don't have the money for that i'm just a teen. But i did just go to a camera store and they told me that all the pros are using 10 megapixels at least, so i think i'm leaning towards the pentax. Plus the pentax has tons of lenses to choose from if i wanna get more in the future. as well it has a stabilizer while the canons don't