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03-05-2012, 12:45 PM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Help picking a new DSLR Camera
I have been watching this thread awhile and reading reviews online.
Im in the market for a DSLR, my 1st one. I could use some help deciding. Please help.
I will be using this camera to take pics of Statues, Family and some scenery photos. I would like to take outdoor shots at night. Im looking to purchase soon, so I can have it for this years SDCC.
Im leaning towards a D5100. I would prefer A Nikon or Cannon. I have about 1k to spend. I know Im a beginner but I dont want to buy a camera and upgrade in a year. I would like to get one that will last with maybe 2 lenses.
Some quaestions:
1. Will the Lenses fit all future models of Dslr as long as they are the same brand?
2. Are Motor Zooms not needed in DSLR Cameras?
Thanks for any help.
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03-05-2012, 03:12 PM
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U talkin' to me?
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Central Cali
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I've been using a friends Nikon D90. I just recently bought a Canon 7D and I love it. For the price range your looking at maybe a Canon 60D.
I'm sure whatever dslr u get you will not be upgrading in a year. Ive been using my friends D90 for the last 3 years at SDCC.
Nikon lenses work with Nikon bodies. Canon can use both Nikon and canon lenses.
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Originally Posted by FROBAY
I have been watching this thread awhile and reading reviews online.
Im in the market for a DSLR, my 1st one. I could use some help deciding. Please help.
I will be using this camera to take pics of Statues, Family and some scenery photos. I would like to take outdoor shots at night. Im looking to purchase soon, so I can have it for this years SDCC.
Im leaning towards a D5100. I would prefer A Nikon or Cannon. I have about 1k to spend. I know Im a beginner but I dont want to buy a camera and upgrade in a year. I would like to get one that will last with maybe 2 lenses.
Some quaestions:
1. Will the Lenses fit all future models of Dslr as long as they are the same brand?
2. Are Motor Zooms not needed in DSLR Cameras?
Thanks for any help.
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03-05-2012, 03:15 PM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skullbocks
I've been using a friends Nikon D90. I just recently bought a Canon 7D and I love it. For the price range your looking at maybe a Canon 60D.
I'm sure whatever dslr u get you will not be upgrading in a year. Ive been using my friends D90 for the last 3 years at SDCC.
Nikon lenses work with Nikon bodies. Canon can use both Nikon and canon lenses.
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Thank you. I may pic that up. 1400 is still in my range, barely. Is the standard lense that it comes with good?
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03-05-2012, 03:33 PM
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U talkin' to me?
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Central Cali
Posts: 503
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FROBAY
Thank you. I may pic that up. 1400 is still in my range, barely. Is the standard lense that it comes with good?
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Kit lens is ok. You might want to get a wide angle lens for comic con when your on the exhibit floor
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03-06-2012, 03:32 PM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,830
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I have narrowed my choices down to D5100, 60D and a T3i. any suggestions?
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03-06-2012, 04:22 PM
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Baron Zemo
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: The Alamo City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FROBAY
I have narrowed my choices down to D5100 and a T3i. any suggestions?
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the T3i is an excellent camera. My brother has one and loves it! The additional video capability is a nice bonus. I currently have an XSi and would like to upgrade to one myself.
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04-08-2012, 02:34 PM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,830
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Thanks for all the help everybody. I just picked up Canon 60D. Very pleased with it. Lots to learn.
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04-14-2012, 07:49 PM
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Zot
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Seattle, WA
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The only issue you might have which I currently am dealing with is that I want to go to the Nikon D800... but only 2 of my current lens will transition. My other 4 lens are DX lens and I will not get the full benefit of the D800 with them.
That is the only thing you might run into in the future.
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06-28-2012, 05:09 PM
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Guest
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I would have recommended a canon. So easy to start with, but so much to master.
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03-18-2013, 12:15 AM
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: PA
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In terms of an all purpose lens, I can't say enough good things about the Tamron 18-270mm. It is an amazing lens. I bought it for my 40D and loved it. I have since bought a 5D3, and this lens doesn't work with the full frame cameras. I will most likely be getting Tamrons 28-300, which is priced about the same. They are both in the mid $600's.
When in doubt, rent the lens and give it a run. I use a local place, but there is always lensrentals.com Their rental prices are very reasonable, but shipping is a bit stiff.
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