camera help!!! NOOB WARNING!!!
04-10-2011, 11:42 PM
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camera help!!! NOOB WARNING!!!
ok im looking into buying a better camera than my point and shoot cannon i have now... i have been told that when choosing a DSLR the best thing to look for is how it feels in your hands so i went to a camera shop and the nikons feel the best in my hands. but what kind of nikon should i get... obviously i am looking for an entry level camera... but i am looking not to spend a whole lot of money because i want to get good with a cheap one and then i figure if i can take a great picture with a cheaper camera i can either upgrade it or just buy a better one later down the road. I love the d90 but cant afford it. my price range unfortunately is capped at about 500... so any ideas???
looking for a nikon
with video capabilities...
any criticism that is constructive and not downgrading will be greatly appreciated and if you have any ideas as to what i can get...
TIA!!!
looking for a nikon
with video capabilities...
any criticism that is constructive and not downgrading will be greatly appreciated and if you have any ideas as to what i can get...
TIA!!!
04-10-2011, 11:46 PM
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My idea would be to wait until your price cap is above $500.
You can buy the cheapest of cheap, but you are going to outgrow it FAST. I always recommend getting a mid (or MAYBE low-mid) range body. One that has enough features and capabilities that you can grow into it, but isn't going to intimidate you. Any potentially semi-decent photographer will outgrow the capabilities of a low-range body within a year, IMHO. That is why I say go with a body that'll suit you for a number of years and then upgrade the glass as you go. Otherwise you're going to end up spending more money on a new body in a fairly soon.
I stick to my suggestion of waiting until your price cap is above $500.
That being said, I have a friend that I THINK is using the D5000 and has been turning out some pretty good studio shots. Not sure what she's using lens-wise, but I know she's putting a lot of effort into controlling the lighting.
You can buy the cheapest of cheap, but you are going to outgrow it FAST. I always recommend getting a mid (or MAYBE low-mid) range body. One that has enough features and capabilities that you can grow into it, but isn't going to intimidate you. Any potentially semi-decent photographer will outgrow the capabilities of a low-range body within a year, IMHO. That is why I say go with a body that'll suit you for a number of years and then upgrade the glass as you go. Otherwise you're going to end up spending more money on a new body in a fairly soon.
I stick to my suggestion of waiting until your price cap is above $500.
That being said, I have a friend that I THINK is using the D5000 and has been turning out some pretty good studio shots. Not sure what she's using lens-wise, but I know she's putting a lot of effort into controlling the lighting.
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04-11-2011, 12:52 AM
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My idea would be to wait until your price cap is above $500.
You can buy the cheapest of cheap, but you are going to outgrow it FAST. I always recommend getting a mid (or MAYBE low-mid) range body. One that has enough features and capabilities that you can grow into it, but isn't going to intimidate you. Any potentially semi-decent photographer will outgrow the capabilities of a low-range body within a year, IMHO. That is why I say go with a body that'll suit you for a number of years and then upgrade the glass as you go. Otherwise you're going to end up spending more money on a new body in a fairly soon.
I stick to my suggestion of waiting until your price cap is above $500.
That being said, I have a friend that I THINK is using the D5000 and has been turning out some pretty good studio shots. Not sure what she's using lens-wise, but I know she's putting a lot of effort into controlling the lighting.
You can buy the cheapest of cheap, but you are going to outgrow it FAST. I always recommend getting a mid (or MAYBE low-mid) range body. One that has enough features and capabilities that you can grow into it, but isn't going to intimidate you. Any potentially semi-decent photographer will outgrow the capabilities of a low-range body within a year, IMHO. That is why I say go with a body that'll suit you for a number of years and then upgrade the glass as you go. Otherwise you're going to end up spending more money on a new body in a fairly soon.
I stick to my suggestion of waiting until your price cap is above $500.
That being said, I have a friend that I THINK is using the D5000 and has been turning out some pretty good studio shots. Not sure what she's using lens-wise, but I know she's putting a lot of effort into controlling the lighting.
(even Sony is starting to confuse me)
04-11-2011, 12:58 AM
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see i never got to hold a sony because they didnt have any at the camera shop i was at... but i have been told that sony is no where near comparable to nikon or canon... but for some reason i dont believe that to be true... how is the sony? and what is a good mid range body for a sony?
04-11-2011, 01:35 AM
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its pretty hard to find a dslr with video capabilities at 500 dollars. if you bump it up a few hundred you can get a canon t2i for around 700-800 and those have video capabilities. If not, i have a canon xsi that i might be looking to sell soon but it doesnt have video capabilities.
04-11-2011, 01:52 AM
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its pretty hard to find a dslr with video capabilities at 500 dollars. if you bump it up a few hundred you can get a canon t2i for around 700-800 and those have video capabilities. If not, i have a canon xsi that i might be looking to sell soon but it doesnt have video capabilities.
04-11-2011, 09:30 AM
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see i never got to hold a sony because they didnt have any at the camera shop i was at... but i have been told that sony is no where near comparable to nikon or canon... but for some reason i dont believe that to be true... how is the sony? and what is a good mid range body for a sony?
04-11-2011, 09:39 AM
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+1 Agree
I shoot with Canon but the one thing I can recommend is that you get a body that has AF motors. Sometimes the body doesn't have the motors which means you are limited to the lens having the motors or you have to manual focus them. I believe the D70 is that way. I think that is the one my friend has.
I shoot with Canon but the one thing I can recommend is that you get a body that has AF motors. Sometimes the body doesn't have the motors which means you are limited to the lens having the motors or you have to manual focus them. I believe the D70 is that way. I think that is the one my friend has.
04-11-2011, 10:23 AM
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see i never got to hold a sony because they didnt have any at the camera shop i was at... but i have been told that sony is no where near comparable to nikon or canon... but for some reason i dont believe that to be true... how is the sony? and what is a good mid range body for a sony?
+1 Agree
I shoot with Canon but the one thing I can recommend is that you get a body that has AF motors. Sometimes the body doesn't have the motors which means you are limited to the lens having the motors or you have to manual focus them. I believe the D70 is that way. I think that is the one my friend has.
I shoot with Canon but the one thing I can recommend is that you get a body that has AF motors. Sometimes the body doesn't have the motors which means you are limited to the lens having the motors or you have to manual focus them. I believe the D70 is that way. I think that is the one my friend has.
OP I suggest you save more or buy a used camera.
04-11-2011, 10:53 AM
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hahahahahaha ok i ususally take everything with a grain of salt anyways.
from what i have read which i am not 100% sure about but some bodies do have an auto focusing motor and some have them in the lenses. like the d90 has the AF in the body and the d40 has the AF in the lens... and by having the AF in the body your lens selection is much better and the lenses are cheaper.
correct me if i am incorrect!!!
correct me if i am incorrect!!!
04-11-2011, 11:32 AM
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Hi,
You want a better DSLR cemara with video capabilities
this is the list:
Can0n: 1D Mark IV，5D Mark II，7D，550D,500D
Nikon: D3s，D300s，D90，D5000
Penix: K7,K-x
Panisonic：GF1,GH1,GH2,G2,
Olympus：E-P1,E-P2,E-PL1
I f you want to a nikon ,it seems D5000 is you only choose~~~~
May be you can buy a good-looking ang few shulter shoots second-hand camera
More cheaper and you can can take a great picture too
You want a better DSLR cemara with video capabilities
this is the list:
Can0n: 1D Mark IV，5D Mark II，7D，550D,500D
Nikon: D3s，D300s，D90，D5000
Penix: K7,K-x
Panisonic：GF1,GH1,GH2,G2,
Olympus：E-P1,E-P2,E-PL1
I f you want to a nikon ,it seems D5000 is you only choose~~~~
May be you can buy a good-looking ang few shulter shoots second-hand camera
More cheaper and you can can take a great picture too
04-11-2011, 11:35 AM
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Hi,
You want a better DSLR cemara with video capabilities
this is the list:
Can0n: 1D Mark IV，5D Mark II，7D，550D,500D
Nikon: D3s，D300s，D90，D5000
Penix: K7,K-x
Panisonic：GF1,GH1,GH2,G2,
Olympus：E-P1,E-P2,E-PL1
I f you want to a nikon ,it seems D5000 is you only choose~~~~
May be you can buy a good-looking ang few shulter shoots second-hand camera
More cheaper and you can can take a great picture too
You want a better DSLR cemara with video capabilities
this is the list:
Can0n: 1D Mark IV，5D Mark II，7D，550D,500D
Nikon: D3s，D300s，D90，D5000
Penix: K7,K-x
Panisonic：GF1,GH1,GH2,G2,
Olympus：E-P1,E-P2,E-PL1
I f you want to a nikon ,it seems D5000 is you only choose~~~~
May be you can buy a good-looking ang few shulter shoots second-hand camera
More cheaper and you can can take a great picture too
04-11-2011, 11:40 AM
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