digital slr?

Written by Karyzma77 in Tuesday, December 25, 2007 under Photography
Comments: 4

Q: I'm somewhat of a newbie to cameras, but not as much as some. I have several point and shoot cameras, no digital slr's.

what brand,make or model do you suggest to purchase,and why? I'm looking in the maximum of $700 before tax range.

I was somewhat interested in the nikon d40x and the canon rebel xti (or something like that).

What are your thoughts?

A: Let me help you sort out the monotony that comes with buying a DSLR.

Someone suggested the Sony Alpha or the Pentax K100D, citing the in-camera shake reduction. This would be a plus, but is really only a selling point. In truth, this shake reduction only provides around 2 stops difference. Also, on the Pentax K100D, this sucks away the battery life on a camera that runs on AA batteries. Yes, this is the only DSLR that runs on AA's, and hopefully will remain so. You see, the...

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siriusdoggy Said in Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Both your choices are excellent.
I'm a Canon guy myself so I would recommend the Canon.
But either one is fine.
See the link below for a great side by side comparison of the two.

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Edwin Said in Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Nikon and Canon are nice cameras. However, I suggest a good look at the Sony A100 and the Pentax K100D Super.

The A100 is 10mp, has Super Anti-Shake in the camera body, has dust removal for the sensor and you can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985. (Sony bought the Minolta camera line in 2006 when Konica-Minolta quit the camera business to concentrate on copiers and medical imaging devices. A sad day for us Minoltaphiles).

The K100D Super is 6.1mp,...

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antoni Said in Tuesday, December 25, 2007

nikon d40x and the canon rebel xti

those are the 2, both brands have a great range of lenses

goto dpreview.com and compare them

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Mere_Mortal Said in Wednesday, December 26, 2007

I do not like the fact that the Nikon D40x does not have an AF motor.

What digital slr camera is best for amateur photographers?

Written by kelly b | Friday, April 10, 2009

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I really want a digital slr camera, but I don't want to spend a fortune, I've been looking at used ones, and refurbished but they're all so expensive! I've been manly looking at getting a canon EOS rebel xs. Is that a decent camera? I currently have a canon regular digital camera and I love it.

What digital slr camera should I buy for magazine photography? I am not a professional photographer?

Written by louise w | Sunday, December 02, 2007

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My partner and I have set up a local community magazine, we have been using a point and shoot digital camera, but feel that we now need to upgrade to a slr. We have no professional training in photography, so have limited knowlege on the subject. I have searched the internet for different reviews, but just seem to drown in information. Please can someone offer advice, please!!!!!


A: any entry point DSLR will be good enough. Something like the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT/350D is perfect for a starter like you. They're pretty affordable (compared to other DSLRs that is) and it works just like any other DSLR so if you upgrade your camera to another DSLR in the future you won't find yourself in a hard time adapting yourself to a new camera.

The hardest thing to pick is not the camera - it's the lens - some lenses are specialized and...

What is the cheapest way to get a digital SLR camera?

Written by Ja | Friday, October 20, 2006

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And don't say steal it!
I am a student photographer, and I used a standard canon digital camera, but I wan't something with more optical zoom that can be digital. I already have a canon film slr that my mom used to have, and frankly it is quite old and a hassle to carry around. I decided it might be best if I went ahead and invested in an slr, but i know those are extremely pricey! So, do you know where the best deals are for slr cameras, both on and offline?

Or,...


A: Depending on how serious you are into photography and what type of photography you are doing. I would personally recommend a second hand or refurbished digital SLR for starters. I bought mine second hand and paid only 1/4th of the original price.I own Canon EOS 10D,you can see some of my photography on my website.

Then for the lens, the only problem with second hand is to be very very careful. You'll need to check and make sure that the glass has no marks and there is no...