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So I am using a Fujifilm Finepix s5200 right now and its got some pretty
nice features but no SLR function, and all of the features in there that
are good are hard to use and get to.
I am pretty much set on the Canon 400D (Rebel XTi) just because of its
price/performance ratio and the wealth of lenses that Canon and outside
market have to offer. Another plus is that Canon DSLR and SLR lenses are
interchangable so if I ever want to shoot film its a big money saver.
Does anyone here use any other DSLR from Canon or Nikon that they can
recomend. I played with the Canon XTi, the Nikon D80, Nikon D200, and I can
honestly say I liked the canon the most just because of the feel and the
features.
Post up
Here is the camera I am considering
http://i.pricerunner.com/prod/17_2_11_9_689423s/Canon_EOS_400D_Digital_Rebe
l_XTi_Black_17-85mm_Lens_Kit.jpeg
newyorker
Not that I think you'll listen, but you should learn more about photography
before you even think about spending hundreds of dollars on a camera that
you won't be able to properly use.
jedimario
Anyone have an answer to my questions??
newyorker
You were right.
Mathew
How about a Canon 30D..
newyorker
I'm real happy with my Nikon d40x.
Bubba
The D40 is limited in lens availability, dont know if the d40x is any
different..
newyorker
Right. All Nikon lenses will actually work, but it lacks the built in AF
drive motor, so if you want auto-focus, the lenses have to have it built
in. (I got this to replace my old SLR Nikon, none of the lenses use AF,
period.)
The D80 if I remember has the AF drive.
Bubba
Right, but the D80 is also quite a bit more money. The d50 and D70 are good
cameras as well, but I found a guy who had one and upgraded to a Rebel XTi,
and his work is amazing. He is getting the Rebel XSi in a few weeks, and I
am getting the XTi camera body and a 2 gig flash mem card for 375. Here is
his work if you are curious.
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/075/5/1/Subaru_Shoot_IV_by_RedlineHe
art.jpg
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs30/f/2008/072/1/5/Subaru_Shoot_III_by_RedlineH
eart.jpg
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/199/c/2/D1_Crash_by_RedlineHeart.jpg
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs19/f/2007/273/e/5/Wildwood_Weekend_III_by_Redl
ineHeart.jpg
newyorker
damn those pics are sweet. lol he does a better job than you:laughing: jp
DARKtEAGLE
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As I've mentioned before...I bought myself a D80. I opted for the D80 over
the D40 for the extra options/bells and whistles that I thought were well
worth the extra few hundred dollars. I didn't see, however, purchasing the
D300 for it's extra bells and whistles due to them being for a more
accomplished photographer to take advantage of. After a few years of using
the D80, I may want to move up to a "better" camera. The difference in
price between the D80 and D40 was not much of an issue to buy the D40
instead.
You can even look at kenrockwelldotcom for more information on cameras and
for his take on the issue...he suggests the D40 and it's apparently his
favorite camera to take everywhere. His major point is that money should
be spent on lenses and not on the camera. I would suggest browsing through
his very informative website if you're that interested in D80 vs. D40
information. I'm not promoting his site, but rather where I found really
good information on the subject.
Recommended Cameras by Ken Rockwell
(http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm)
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BavarianWheels
My opinion is that the prices of digital cameras is still dropping, so I
wouldn't spend crazy money for a camera that you wouldn't need the options
you wouldn't for another 5 years. In 5 years you could probably get a
similar camera for 1/2 the price. As far as lenses for a film camera, how
seriously are you conscidering film? unless you are an expert photograper,
there is not much advantage to film. Film costs more to buy, costs more to
print, isn't as convenient, is harder to work with, harder to send copies
to friends, etc. A high megapixel camera can make film quality prints at a
fraction of the price.:2cents:
dvdrose18
It is all about the lens :)
Headlines
Sorry new yoker but I dont think his work is all that good.
The first one seems to have had some extrem photoshop work done.
Same as in the 2nd one
3rd one is a good action shot
the 4th something just looks funny. Look at where the shadows meet in front
of the tires, I cannot think of a way that shadow could be produced with
the lighting and it really kills the pic for me.
Enthusiast
the first pic was done using artificial lighting
the second is HDR
he has some good work, not all though
newyorker
