• The "Which camera is right for me?" thread V2 - Get a used Rebel
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[QUOTE=waylander;32609110]is it worth getting a manual adapter for a om-10?[/QUOTE] The only issue with the adapter is that the meter won't work in manual mode.
Just as a reference, what were your guys first DLSR's and what did you buy them for?
EOS 1000D and photos
Sony Alpha Nex 5, I got it as a graduation present. Originally I was going to buy it for myself because I was interested in photography, wanted a nice camera, but wanted something smaller and cheaper than DSLRs. And it's provided me with just that.
An Olympus E-PL1 (it's not technically a DSLR, but it's close enough), and I bought it for photo use.
Do you guys think Nikon will lower the D7000 price this year? If they eventually announce something new or something. [editline]4th October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=MedicWine;32611418]Just as a reference, what were your guys first DLSR's and what did you buy them for?[/QUOTE] A Nikon D40 for €408
The D7000 is too new for them to announce something new that replaces it. Nikon will probably announce a successor to the D700, D3S and D300S either this year or early next year.
Sony A230.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;32622470]The D7000 is too new for them to announce something new that replaces it. Nikon will probably announce a successor to the D700, D3S and D300S either this year or early next year.[/QUOTE] you may like this- [release][img]http://www.hardwarezone.com/files/img/2011/10/camera-nikon-d700-front.jpg[/img] [i]the D700[/i] With the Nikon 1 announcements over and done with, the spotlight's back on the highly-anticipated Nikon D800 with its Specs leaked on various noteworthy online sources. While we can't testify 100% for their legitimacy, they are looking rather impressive. More details below: [quote]Nikon Rumors:On September 29th, digicame-info published those Nikon D800 specs (Google translation): What number of pixels is 3630 megapixels. 4 frames per second continuous shooting in body only, about 6 frames per second will be used to DX mode with the optional battery pack. A little late to be released by the model resolution sought to eliminate the low-pass filter. Full HD video in 1920 × 1080/30p. Headphone jacks, can be input from an external device such as a PCM sound recorder. Corresponding to USB3.0. Be available in new small wireless transmitter. 86K pixel split control, AF, exposure, white balance, etc. compatible. Face Recognition AF features. Larger LCD monitor, automatic brightness adjustment, the structure is not cloudy. Two media CF card and SD card slot. Shutter durability of 200,000 cycles.[/quote] Nikon Rumors has made mention that the probability of the D800 to come with a whopping 36-MP sensor is 99% and that the DSLR will be somewhat like a mini-D3x in terms of performance.These specifications are quite different from its predecessor, the D700, given that the later came with a 12-MP sensor. Market price is said to be about 300,000 yen (approx. 3,911 USD), a significant jump from D700's retail price of 2,700 USD. Official announcement is said to happen in the later part of this month on the 26th, with the camera primed for release on the 24th of November. Source: [url=http://digicame-info.com/2011/09/d800d7003600.html]digicame-info[/url] (in Japanese) via [url=http://nikonrumors.com/2011/10/03/the-name-will-be-nikon-d800-the-sensor-will-be-36mp-99-probability.aspx/]Nikon Rumors[/url][/release]
Yeah I was discussing it yesterday. Seems like a D3x in a smaller package, for people who care about resolution and image quality, more than ISO performance and frames per second. Hopefully, it'll still push the D700 price down a few hundred dollars in the coming months. I want a D700 so bad, but I'm spending the money I could use to get one on flights to California to visit my bf while he's on university exchange.
I hope that one day I can buy a (used) 5D2 for $1000 because much better stuff will be out by then.
You will, it just might be a while. You could look for a 'high mileage' one, I've seen them go for $1500 with like 50k actuations.
[QUOTE=MedicWine;32611418]Just as a reference, what were your guys first DLSR's and what did you buy them for?[/QUOTE] D80, gift from my parents
[QUOTE=bopie;32629035]You will, it just might be a while. You could look for a 'high mileage' one, I've seen them go for $1500 with like 50k actuations.[/QUOTE] of course, would it be worth having it potentially frizzle out in a short timeframe? I'm not sure what replacing parts to get it back to working order would entail in price.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;32626898]Yeah I was discussing it yesterday. Seems like a D3x in a smaller package, for people who care about resolution and image quality, more than ISO performance and frames per second. Hopefully, it'll still push the D700 price down a few hundred dollars in the coming months. I want a D700 so bad, but I'm spending the money I could use to get one on flights to California to visit my bf while he's on university exchange.[/QUOTE] Money much better spent. If you have a camera already, why would you give up the chance to travel somewhere instead of buying a new camera. That said. I think the D700 is incredible. In many ways better than the D7000 (As much as I love it). Good choice.
I was looking at the D7000 but I didn't see it as a big enough step up from a D90, unless I was making up excuses about why it was limiting me. I also totally agree with you, the pictures you'd get from spending the money travelling would be far better than if you just got a new camera. One of the benefits of being with someone who has to travels a lot :v:.
I don't see much upgrade from the 90 either, though it is still technically an upgrade. If you really wanted a good step up the D700 would probably be your best bet for a while to come, no?
[QUOTE=daijitsu;32631774]I don't see much upgrade from the 90 either, though it is still technically an upgrade. If you really wanted a good step up the D700 would probably be your best bet for a while to come, no?[/QUOTE] Forgot to mention that in my above post, I just came back to edit it. I've been thinking about the D700 as my next camera for a while now, I'd rather skip another crop sensor camera and go straight to full frame, and keep that camera for far longer than if I had upgraded to something crop. I'd also kill to use the 14-24mm to its full potential, this would be my next lens purchase, probably in spring/summer 2012 when I can work again.
would you be selling off your 10-20 in that case?
[QUOTE=daijitsu;32632158]would you be selling off your 10-20 in that case?[/QUOTE] This wouldn't be for years, but I would, if I had a full frame camera. I've been shooting with my flatmate's 14-24mm, and I've been extremely blown away by how well it renders colour, and by how well it deals with super bright points contrasting on dark (like stars, flashlights, car lights, street lights, the sun and the sun shining on things). There really are no flaws with that lens.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;32605477]Let us know how much you have to spend and what you want to use it for, since the guy above only wants holiday snaps, these two cameras will be more than fine. If you want to really LEARN about photography, there are better cameras in that price range.[/QUOTE] $200-$300, though I can be flexible on that range. I want to take it on the road with me, mostly outdoors shots, occasionally indoors. I do intend to learn more about photography.
A D7000 is a good enough step up from the D40 right? Also, on the MP thing. Is there a significant difference between the image quality overall when comparing lets say a 16MP camera and a 36MP camera? Or would it only benefit the people that need to print out big versions of their photos?
[QUOTE=booster;32635165]A D7000 is a good enough step up from the D40 right? Also, on the MP thing. Is there a significant difference between the image quality overall when comparing lets say a 16MP camera and a 36MP camera? Or would it only benefit the people that need to print out big versions of their photos?[/QUOTE] in all technicality, it depends on the sensor's quality, not size. I'd think a 36mp camera would be expensive as shit, and would have the quality to match as well. Comparing that is like comparing specs between a honda civic and a ferrari Having said that, there is a benefit in larger MP when it comes to image sharpness at larger print sizes, but at 300dpi an 8mp camera can print amazing quality at 8x10, if not more.
I was looking into buying a Rebel XS. A band I was in needed some photo's taken, so I used my ipod touch for a camera. Now that a few different bands have been asking me to be their photographer I was looking into a camera I could use to take pictures at shows. So would the Rebel XS take decent pictures of moving people possibly at low light? Is the pop-up flash bright enough or should I get a separate flash? I dont normally like flash, but even though it looks bad in most pictures I think it looks fine in [url=http://gyazo.com/76a7459e61f47bdbc347ffc0a3db94f0]this[/url] context.
[QUOTE=MedicWine;32644144]I was looking into buying a Rebel XS. A band I was in needed some photo's taken, so I used my ipod touch for a camera. Now that a few different bands have been asking me to be their photographer I was looking into a camera I could use to take pictures at shows. So would the Rebel XS take decent pictures of moving people possibly at low light? Is the pop-up flash bright enough or should I get a separate flash? I dont normally like flash, but even though it looks bad in most pictures I think it looks fine in [url=http://gyazo.com/76a7459e61f47bdbc347ffc0a3db94f0]this[/url] context.[/QUOTE] That doesn't look like pop up flash. You'd get fine photos with that camera and a decently fast cheap prime (like the 50mm f1.8), but this hardware would be useless unless you know how to use the "exposure triangle" correctly to get the desired photos.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;32644540]That doesn't look like pop up flash. You'd get fine photos with that camera and a decently fast cheap prime (like the 50mm f1.8), but this hardware would be useless unless you know how to use the "exposure triangle" correctly to get the desired photos.[/QUOTE] Ok, well aside from low-light situations, do you think a Rebel XS is a good entry level dslr?
[QUOTE=MedicWine;32644949]Ok, well aside from low-light situations, do you think a Rebel XS is a good entry level dslr?[/QUOTE] Yes, it barely matters what entry level DSLR you get. What lens are you thinking of getting with it.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;32645067]Yes, it barely matters what entry level DSLR you get. What lens are you thinking of getting with it.[/QUOTE] Ok cool. Thanks for the help.
Reread the last sentence of my previous post :v:.
Oh, haha. I read it as "I barely matters what DSLR you get, all that matters is the lens" [editline]6th October 2011[/editline] I'll most like end up getting that 50mm f/1.8 as it's good in low light, and I can do some cool shallow focus/bokeh shots.
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