Digital SLR Cameras, Any users? Options

[Supersprynt]

Those are very good cameras. My friend has an S5, and I'd say it's more of an advanced P&S. It's not an SLR though.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Nov 7, 2007 - 12:25 AM

[lagos]

Those are very good cameras. My friend has an S5, and I'd say it's more of an advanced P&S. It's not an SLR though.

no, your right, its not. but the only thing it really lacks is the ability to upgrade lenses. most people just starting out with their first manual camera wont care about that. for 300bucks, the image quality, and features make it a great bang for the buck for beginners like me.

i even found a firmware hack for it that adds raw support.

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 7, 2007 - 1:04 AM

[97lestyousay]

My sony has all manual controls I want something that I won't outgrow
I really like wildlife photography but the lack of interchangable lenses
makes it very difficult, sports also I need more zoom capability otherwise
my sony works fine for most situations. Huge pictures are not a big factor
my 3.2 mp is fine up to about 1200x1600. I have been reading more about
the xti and it seems to have everything I am looking for, and for under 900.00
you can get a pretty nice kit.

[Supersprynt]

XTI is very nice, and a great camera. The downside is that if you want to do sports photography and wildlife photography, your probably going to want a longer lens. The kit lens I think is an 18-55, so you wan't get much magnification. Your probably going to be looking at a 200mm lens at the least, and then you would have to decide if you want an L(uxury) lens, Image Stabilization, all of which adds hefty change to an already hefty price.

So while the XTI has a lot, like any SLR; you will probably want to expand your lens inventory, and those can very easily double the cost of the camera.

I got my XTi body for about 700 and I've already spent about that on lenses, and 2 of them were used.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Nov 7, 2007 - 11:18 PM

[AMCMoe]

I have the XTi as well and love it. I also bought a Canon S2 back whenever they came out, I'd really recommend the S-series like the S3 and S5 as mentioned. VERY good camera's for the price. They're pretty good for deciding if you want to get into more advanced photography or not. But if you do you do want to just get a true SLR, the XTi is a very nice camera. Lately the prices have dropped a good bit on them too.

Newegg has a great deal on it right now, with the kit lens to get started out on.

If you sign up for newegg's email newsletter you can apply coupon code EMC1106CAME01 and get another $20 off, making it $649.99 plus shipping.

Here's the link to the newegg page- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16830120070

Get a large, high-speed memory card too. I have a 4gb Transcend card that is 133x and they're ridiculously cheap now, $33. I haven't had a single problem with it in almost a year of use.

[punkuup5150]

i love my eos-1ds mark II awosome pictures professioal equipment i snagged the lil bugger off of ebay for 400 and had it repaired for 500 saving my self like 1500 to buy it new at the time. i love it and so does my g/f we r both photo students

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

i love my eos-1ds mark II awosome pictures professioal equipment i snagged the lil bugger off of ebay for 400 and had it repaired for 500 saving my self like 1500 to buy it new at the time. i love it and so does my g/f we r both photo students

Lucky.

[AMCMoe]

Found this on Slickdeals.net tonight..

Canon 40D with 28-135 IS lens, for $1135.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/con...amp;oc=CEOS40DL

Use your Dell Preferred card and save $39. Go to ebay and get the 10% off coupon and it brings it down to $1135. Supposedly there is a 15% off coupon too if you're lucky...making it $1072.

[jdg371]

Googling I found this site..

http://www.bestpricecameras.com/

I started searching around, and found this Nikon D80
Ive read about this camera in DPReview, and it looks like its not as powerful as the current DSLR now. Not really worried about that since this will be my first DSLR.

Im still thinking at why it is so cheap. I know that its BODY only, and I will need to buy battery, charger, lense, carrying case, etc..

Can you guys help me with this? I was looking at this and the Digital Rebel XTi

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

Im still thinking at why it is so cheap. I know that its BODY only, and I will need to buy battery, charger, lense, carrying case, etc..

Can you guys help me with this? I was looking at this and the Digital Rebel XTi

They still come with a battery. Just need to buy a lens and memory card to use it. The D80 is nice, but they just sound cheap to me whenever I have played with them. My XTi sounds much sturdier but the body is smaller. A grip can fix that. Just go to a Best Buy or a camera shop and play with their cameras. It's really all personal preference.

This post has been edited by BLINKYxMUNKEY: Nov 11, 2007 - 10:44 PM

[97lestyousay]

Its going to be a big learning curve but I am stoked Hooray for tax refunds

[Supersprynt]

Whoa didn't even go for the starter DSLR! Nice choice you won't be disappointed.

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

Its going to be a big learning curve but I am stoked Hooray for tax refunds

If you don't like it, send it my way.

[Supersprynt]

Canon will be releasing the XSi in April? I think. It's an improvement on the XTi with 12.2mp and a live viewing screen.

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

Canon will be releasing the XSi in April? I think. It's an improvement on the XTi with 12.2mp and a live viewing screen.

Yea, but what disappoints me is that it still shoots 3.5 fps and only takes SD cards. The rubberized grip also adds a really nice touch though.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012403canoneos450d.asp

[97lestyousay]

I was going to get a 17-85 and a 70-300 but what I have seen on the 70 to 300
isn't that impressive so I am going to save up for a good tele and a wide angle.
The shooting speed is incredible on this thing. The live view is very cool you can take shots remote
with a laptop and usb cable while viewing it on the screen. I just need a grand for the wifi usb adaptor
to take shots without the cable. haha maybe next year.

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

I was going to get a 17-85 and a 70-300 but what I have seen on the 70 to 300
isn't that impressive so I am going to save up for a good tele and a wide angle.
The shooting speed is incredible on this thing. The live view is very cool you can take shots remote
with a laptop and usb cable while viewing it on the screen. I just need a grand for the wifi usb adaptor
to take shots without the cable. haha maybe next year.

Don't go with the 70-300mm. The 70-200mm f/(4 or 2.8)L blows it out of the water.

Here's a link to examples of most lenses.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141406

This post has been edited by BLINKYxMUNKEY: Feb 2, 2008 - 4:42 PM

[97lestyousay]

I was actually thinking about the 100-400 or a 400 fixed. My boss has the 70-200 2.8
it is totaly sick, I guess for $1600 it should be. After I learn to use my camera a little better
I am going to borrow it from him. If he lets me.lol

[Supersprynt]

If your going that long of a focal length I'd seriously recommend image stabilization. The kit lens will be a good walk around lens with plenty of working room.

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

L glasses are worth it!!!