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mixmastermike

The DSLR question

Nov 25, 2008 11:36

I made a quick post on my twitter feed soliciting advice on a DSLR purchase. Shortly afterward I realized this was not something that could be discussed 140 characters at a time. I'd like to use this post as a discussion ground for my photography savvy friends to give me their advice ( Read more... )

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snicks_chan November 25 2008, 18:05:07 UTC

I don't have much feedback to offer, but if muffins_of_god doesn't respond to this post, you might want to seek her out. She's been doing that kind of photography for years (shiny amateur shots), and I know she has her favorite brands. I just, um, don't know what they are off the top of my head.

zophos November 25 2008, 18:31:08 UTC

This is also a good site: http://www.dpreview.com/ (especially their DSLR buying guide - it gives you more things to consider)

I have an Olympus E-500 which I love, but I was also using Olympus 35mm cameras before that and had lenses which I could use on both systems. The only two things I wish I had were less noise at higher ISOs and image stabilization - both of which were added to the later models.

mixmastermike November 26 2008, 02:35:35 UTC

Thanks for the link. That site has a ton more info on specific cameras than photo.net. I love the comparison options.

halofire November 25 2008, 19:30:20 UTC

Amy dabbles in photography, and got a snazzy digital (Canon Rebel, maybe?) last year and has had fun with it. Give her a poke and I'm sure she'd at least give you reviews on what she's bought and used.

igorxa November 25 2008, 23:54:37 UTC

given everything you've said here, i would not recommend getting the cheapest kit. i did that last summer when i bought my d40. it was my first digital, and after two months i'd outgrown it, and i can imagine the same happening to you. as i used it more and more i found it lacking a lot of advanced features i really felt like i needed to get the shots i wanted. there was no mirror lock up, no bracketing, no built in af motor, no hi iso capability, etc. likewise i'd steer clear of the the rebel x series (xt, xti, xsi) for those reasons and more. at least among the lower end bodies, i think the nikons are much better built ( ... )

mixmastermike November 26 2008, 02:36:12 UTC

Thanks a ton, Joey. This was exactly the kind of advice I was looking for. I'll keep you up to date on how things are going. Glad to hear from someone who also likes the Nikons.

igorxa November 26 2008, 04:45:18 UTC

glad i could help! def keep me posted. remember, a camera body is really only as good as the lens mounted on it. spend your money on glass and you'll never be disappointed. here's a good place for comparisons ( ... )