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TSR69
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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 01:50    Post subject: Recommend me a SLR camera
Want to pick up my hobby of photography again and need a camera for that.
Keep in mind I am poor so a camera that allows me to take a good shot is better than one that has the highest resolution.
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nouseforaname
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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 03:16    Post subject:
Entry level Nikon? There is a new D3100 out...

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1008/10081920nikond3100.asp

has 1080p video as well Smile

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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 03:19    Post subject:
Since I'm first (er was when I hit reply, got distracted) I'll be really crazy and recommend what I have. I don't follow the Canon/Nikon religion, and my family is long-time Pentax users. My father used the K1000 for 30 years or something. Almost since it came out.

I bought one when I graduated high school and used it for a long time before switching to digital. I had a couple of Kodak PoS ones, but when it was DSLR time I got the Pentax K-M a little over a year ago.

Quite happy with it as a starter DSLR.





It also does a decent job at high zoom in low light

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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 03:43    Post subject:
I use a Nikon D60, not that' expensive

http://digitalorgasm.blogspot.com/

Look at the canon rebels or the nikon D whatever.

If your that poor then you might want to consider a bridged SLR so you don't have to buy different lenses.
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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 03:47    Post subject:
I guess a good question is how important is 'Live View' and 1080p/720p video recording to you?

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PostPosted: Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 06:38    Post subject:
i'm getting this one for work in december

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120262
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TSR69
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PostPosted: Tue, 26th Oct 2010 18:57    Post subject:
Thanks for the replies, I think I need to do some reading up to make up my mind. A limited budget means I really can't afford a 600 € camera. Budget forces me to look at 250 € cameras max and that means I prolly can only get something basic Sad

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PostPosted: Tue, 26th Oct 2010 20:21    Post subject:
If you want a good place to start read Ken Rockwell Smile

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm
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PostPosted: Wed, 27th Oct 2010 00:09    Post subject:
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Thanks for the replies, I think I need to do some reading up to make up my mind. A limited budget means I really can't afford a 600 € camera. Budget forces me to look at 250 € cameras max and that means I prolly can only get something basic Sad


lol, everything that was posted is basic ... what you need is something used Wink

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PostPosted: Wed, 27th Oct 2010 08:40    Post subject:
Like I said above, look for a Bridged SLR that has a good optical zoom (digital sucks)
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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 00:36    Post subject:
SpykeZ wrote:
Like I said above, look for a Bridged SLR that has a good optical zoom (digital sucks)


meh, used D60 is only ~$300 USD on ebay... probably better off with that Smile

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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 01:55    Post subject:
nouseforaname wrote:
SpykeZ wrote:
Like I said above, look for a Bridged SLR that has a good optical zoom (digital sucks)


meh, used D60 is only ~$300 USD on ebay... probably better off with that Smile


nice deal!! I got the D60 too!! Love that fucker! Sadly now days I don't trust ebay anymore, not the way paypal has turned into a scam loving asshole company, and last I knew ebay took out the negative feedback option.

None the less that's a damn steal, did you get it body only or did you get the 18-55 kit lense with it too?
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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 02:02    Post subject:
SpykeZ wrote:
nouseforaname wrote:
SpykeZ wrote:
Like I said above, look for a Bridged SLR that has a good optical zoom (digital sucks)


meh, used D60 is only ~$300 USD on ebay... probably better off with that Smile


nice deal!! I got the D60 too!! Love that fucker! Sadly now days I don't trust ebay anymore, not the way paypal has turned into a scam loving asshole company, and last I knew ebay took out the negative feedback option.

None the less that's a damn steal, did you get it body only or did you get the 18-55 kit lense with it too?


naw, just searching Wink actually looks like you only get a body for that price, with the starter lens it comes with it's closer to $400 (lots of auctions that aren't over that are $250-$300 area for the kit with a bit of time to go and ~20 bids so far).

actually hoping to get a D3100 as a christmas present for me and the missus Smile

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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 02:05    Post subject:
pffffffffff I got that shit new when it was newly released, paid 600 brand new for mine!!
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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 05:26    Post subject:
what do you think of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black 12.20 MP 3.0" 230K LCD Digital SLR Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens ? i'm looking for my first entry level pro camera suggestions would be appreciated
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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 05:49    Post subject:
^^ Newer model Canon entry level = awesome, newer model Nikon entry level = awesome as well.

you can't really go wrong, I guess no HD video recording on that one but you can decide if that is actually important to have for your needs Smile

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PostPosted: Thu, 28th Oct 2010 06:37    Post subject:
what nouse said, but aside from that i think it's more important to get some decent lenses. the kit lens isn't bad, but it just gimps the camera in comparison to others. i'd rather stick a 1000€ lens on a cheapo DSLR than the other way around

keep in mind that DSLRs are a rather expensive hobby - so if your budget is (very) tight, i'd rather go with the essentials: good old used canon 300/350D (or nikon/whatever equivalent) and primes. maybe even give the fixed lens cameras a try, there are some good ones to be found and you don't have to worry about expanding your lens collection all the time Wink
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PostPosted: Fri, 29th Oct 2010 01:15    Post subject:
thanks for the input , what are some must have lenses?
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PostPosted: Fri, 29th Oct 2010 01:22    Post subject:
The most you'll want to have minimum is the kit lense they usually come with and a telephoto lense (the lense you use for stuff far away, also good for portraits)

I've had these two since I got my camera and haven't "needed" any more

18-55mm
http://www.lundgrencamera.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Nikon-AF-S-18-55mm-DX-Nikkor-f/3.5-5.6G-VR-18-55-nik&catalog[product_guids][0]=9c84540b-9acd-4f99-9b5d-0b2b8fa37c0e

and the 70-300mm

http://www.lundgrencamera.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=PROMASTER%C2%AE-AF-70-300-F/4--5.6-LD-for-Nikon-S-(inc.-D40/D60)-(%239632)-300mm-promaster&catalog[product_guids][0]=3518bc91-0459-4408-b882-4de16a8e90a0
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PostPosted: Fri, 29th Oct 2010 21:05    Post subject:
kit lens + telezoom are always a good idea for starting out (did it just the same way), but there aren't really any "must-have" lenses. first, decide on what stuff you actually want to shoot, settle on a certain lens range based on that, then ask around/google the hell out of the interwebs to find the perfect lens for your needs (and budget) Wink

oh and for the love of god, please don't buy one of those jack-of-all-trades 18-300mm lenses with macro blah blah etc. Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri, 29th Oct 2010 21:18    Post subject:
bushwacka wrote:
kit lens + telezoom are always a good idea for starting out (did it just the same way), but there aren't really any "must-have" lenses. first, decide on what stuff you actually want to shoot, settle on a certain lens range based on that, then ask around/google the hell out of the interwebs to find the perfect lens for your needs (and budget) Wink

oh and for the love of god, please don't buy one of those jack-of-all-trades 18-300mm lenses with macro blah blah etc. Laughing


This, mine says "macro" on it but all it is, is a gimmick, they put a macro switch on it so you can't zoom out of "macro", but even then you have to stand back 400 feet to even focus on what you want lol.
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PostPosted: Fri, 29th Oct 2010 21:34    Post subject:
SpykeZ wrote:
I use a Nikon D60, not that' expensive

http://digitalorgasm.blogspot.com/

Look at the canon rebels or the nikon D whatever.

If your that poor then you might want to consider a bridged SLR so you don't have to buy different lenses.

Nice site SpykeZ Smile
I am taking my time to make up my mind to avoid some impulsive buy.
But it is SLR camera or nothing, this was my 1st camera (bought at age 10):



It was nice starter camera but after a couple of years I lost my interest in photography because the pictures didn't improve. I wish I had some b&w picture to show but that stuff is still in off site storage.
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PostPosted: Sat, 30th Oct 2010 07:38    Post subject:
I would like any of these (and still deciding whether I want a micro four thirds over a regular DSLR)... all around the same price too ($700 USD)...

Panasonic G2


http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicDMCG2/

Samsung NX10


http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10010402samsungnx.asp

Nikon D3100


http://www.dpreview.com/previews/Nikond3100/

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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Sep 2011 21:29    Post subject:
I am looking at Nikon D5100 with AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens. Not sure if lens is worth the hefty price.
Canon has a cheaper combo with a better-on-paper 17-55mm, but I read it has problems with dust absorption.
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