what type of dslr?

firststi · 04-03-2008, 08:49 PM

hey guys i currently have a pretty nice sony point and shoot its 8.1 pixels but i really want to get a dslr. The photo bug has gotten me

Is there certain equipment i should get and other things that i dont really need. I am a complete newb to photography but would like to purchase equipment that can grow with my skills. Thanks for any knowledge or direction.

JKonquer · 04-03-2008, 09:41 PM

depends how much money you want to invest it on...
d80 would be a good starting point. d40 are good but they use af-s lense, not manual.

Nactos · 04-04-2008, 12:37 AM

that all depends on if you're a nikon boy or canon man..lol. jk. It all depends on what kind of photography you're interested in. But really, it's all about the lenses. And that's the pricey part. Go to a store and really spend some time playing with it and ask questions.

LSE · 04-04-2008, 04:09 AM

I got a d40x. Great starters cammera and good enough for me. Anything more advanced and I would be wasting my money. But I have to say the d80 is pretty damn sweet. It's just that I'm not really into photography...just cars

kigger012 · 04-04-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LSE

I got a d40x. Great starters cammera and good enough for me. Anything more advanced and I would be wasting my money. But I have to say the d80 is pretty damn sweet. It's just that I'm not really into photography...just cars

im not saying d40x is bad choice but i like canon more then nikon.
b/c most of pro photographer used canon. but i think its all perferance issue.
from canon i would say XTi or XSi, and XSi is NEW camera!
from nikon i would say d40x or d60 and d60 is NEW camera!

oh yeah im using canon 40d and i Love it!!!

Good Luck Pickin one!!

UltimateLurker · 04-04-2008, 03:37 PM

Nikon D80 + 18-135 lens kit.

$965 Shipped, including 2GB memory card

If you want to go less expensive, a used D70s body ($350 on Ebay) + a new 18-135 lens ($265) would be a very good combo as well.

Nactos · 04-04-2008, 03:51 PM

i say safe that $265 and get a different lens.

firststi · 04-04-2008, 04:45 PM

thanks for all the advice i agree that d40 or d80 are great leaning more toward the 80 cuz i think it will give me more room to grow. Although the xti seems kinda to be the fav among most crowds.

UltimateLurker · 04-04-2008, 06:07 PM

You can't go wrong with the XTi, I'm just partial to Nikon.

Parker · 04-05-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by firststi

thanks for all the advice i agree that d40 or d80 are great leaning more toward the 80 cuz i think it will give me more room to grow. Although the xti seems kinda to be the fav among most crowds.

both are excellent cameras. the xti is more popular because there were a ton of companies selling it for dirt cheap.

go to a real camera store and play with as many as you can to see fit and feel and which one you prefer. buy body only and pick up a decent wide/normal lens that will get you started. My preference is the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8.

SgtKarj · 04-05-2008, 05:08 PM

I would do some reading at both dpreview.com (go to their forums) as well as Fredmiranda.com. I just picked up a new Canon 40d a couple of weeks ago and I'm in love. If you went Nikon d80 you'd be getting a sick camera as well. The new Canon XSI (not XTI) will be an insane deal. The XTI is great as well.

JKonquer · 04-05-2008, 05:27 PM

yeah d80 or canon 30d are awesome camera. i personally have d80 and love the lense that it came with. much larger than d40. so it shoots much faster.

you can't really go wrong with any of these camera, just remember that like i said before d40 isn't manual. so i think you are getting a better dealw ith d80

twigg107 · 04-05-2008, 06:36 PM

I bought a canon 10D off of craigslist last Nov. to learn on and love it! I got it for $350 with lens but I probably sell it to my brother so I can upgrade to a xti or the new XSi.

great website to learn from.
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php

forbas · 04-06-2008, 12:01 PM

Hey that really is a great website, thanks for posting that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by twigg107

I bought a canon 10D off of craigslist last Nov. to learn on and love it! I got it for $350 with lens but I probably sell it to my brother so I can upgrade to a xti or the new XSi.

great website to learn from.
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php

04-03-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
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04-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: what type of dslr? depends how much money you want to invest it on... d80 would be a good starting point. d40 are good but they use af-s lense, not manual.

04-04-2008, 12:37 AM	#3
Nactos Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: cobb sways Location: Los Angeles Posts: 178 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: what type of dslr? that all depends on if you're a nikon boy or canon man..lol. jk. It all depends on what kind of photography you're interested in. But really, it's all about the lenses. And that's the pricey part. Go to a store and really spend some time playing with it and ask questions.

04-04-2008, 04:09 AM	#4
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 830 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: what type of dslr? I got a d40x. Great starters cammera and good enough for me. Anything more advanced and I would be wasting my money. But I have to say the d80 is pretty damn sweet. It's just that I'm not really into photography...just cars

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UltimateLurker Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 1,511 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: what type of dslr? Nikon D80 + 18-135 lens kit. $965 Shipped, including 2GB memory card If you want to go less expensive, a used D70s body ($350 on Ebay) + a new 18-135 lens ($265) would be a very good combo as well.

04-04-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
Nactos Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: cobb sways Location: Los Angeles Posts: 178 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: what type of dslr? i say safe that $265 and get a different lens.

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firststi Amateur STI Driver Car: white 06 sti Fav Mod: cobb ap Location: charleston sc Posts: 26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: what type of dslr? thanks for all the advice i agree that d40 or d80 are great leaning more toward the 80 cuz i think it will give me more room to grow. Although the xti seems kinda to be the fav among most crowds.

04-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#9
UltimateLurker Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 1,511 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: what type of dslr? You can't go wrong with the XTi, I'm just partial to Nikon.

04-05-2008, 05:08 PM	#11
SgtKarj Silver Member Car: 06 Aspen white Fav Mod: Surfboard in passenger seat Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 391 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: what type of dslr? I would do some reading at both dpreview.com (go to their forums) as well as Fredmiranda.com. I just picked up a new Canon 40d a couple of weeks ago and I'm in love. If you went Nikon d80 you'd be getting a sick camera as well. The new Canon XSI (not XTI) will be an insane deal. The XTI is great as well.

04-05-2008, 05:27 PM	#12
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,115 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: what type of dslr? yeah d80 or canon 30d are awesome camera. i personally have d80 and love the lense that it came with. much larger than d40. so it shoots much faster. you can't really go wrong with any of these camera, just remember that like i said before d40 isn't manual. so i think you are getting a better dealw ith d80

04-05-2008, 06:36 PM	#13
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,412 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: what type of dslr? I bought a canon 10D off of craigslist last Nov. to learn on and love it! I got it for $350 with lens but I probably sell it to my brother so I can upgrade to a xti or the new XSi. great website to learn from. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php