The "Which camera is right for me?" thread V2 - Get a used Rebel
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$229.99 used and in really good condition, lens was $99.99 used
I have the following options right now:
Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM £260
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 £275
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 £200
Any advice?
[QUOTE=B-hazard;30217249]I have the following options right now:
Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM 260
Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 275
Sigma 17-50 f2.8 200
Any advice?[/QUOTE]
30mm
30 or 17-50.
10-20mm.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;30217249]I have the following options right now:
Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM £260
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 £275
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 £200
Any advice?[/QUOTE]
30 30 30 30 30
do it
30
[QUOTE=B-hazard;30217249]I have the following options right now:
Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM £260
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 £275
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 £200
Any advice?[/QUOTE]
Where the ducks arse are you able to get a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for £200?
[QUOTE=MisterM;30219875]Where the ducks arse are you able to get a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 for £200?[/QUOTE]
It's the old non-macro version.
[editline]3rd June 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;30219513]30[/QUOTE]
My parents are being dicks and refusing to lend me(and I would pay them back) £80-100 for the 30 so I can only get the 17-50 now :sigh:
[QUOTE=BANNED USER;30210979]Cheapest one on Amazon is 230 used, the Nikon for whatever reason is 160 though.
Any other viable options? I'm considering the [url=http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-EF-610-Electronic-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00472OBDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307066576&sr=8-1]Sigma 610 Super[/url] but I'm not sure how it compares to the 530 or the [url=http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Speedlite-II-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001CCAISE/ref=pd_cp_p_1]Canon 430EX II speedlight[/url]
And 10 bucks more for their newest flash brand new doesn't seem so terrible either. But I want to hear what anyone else thinks.[/QUOTE]
I got 6~ hours before I am unable to get it in time, anyone?
If you know of a flash that's just as good but sub 200 please let me know. And finally, I realized if I can shave off enough cash I'd be able to afford a battery grip. Problem is, I don't know whats quality and what's not. Any help in that department also would be greatly appreciated. I plan on buying all of it on Amazon (cheapest place and fastest).
What do you need it for?
[editline]3rd June 2011[/editline]
The 530 super is <200 [url]http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-EF-530-Super-Electronic-Flash/dp/B000UHC01A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307118328&sr=8-1[/url]
That's for Nikon and I have a Canon, don't think they work the same. Canon one is 400 new (for some batshit reason) and 230 used. Also, I'm going to be doing indoor portraiture among other things.
Is there any real difference between the 610 and the 530?
I got a Nissin Di622 Mark 2 recently, as the 430ex was too much and this does the same for much less, around £110.
For a third party budget flash, its amazing. The build quality is solid, its more powerful than the canon 430 I think, can't remember.
You should check out some reviews on it, I highly reccomend if it you want a fully functioning bounce/swivel flash for half the price and just as good as the Canon models.
I said fuck it and went with the 610, luckily it's with Amazon so if it falls short of my expectations I can always return it. Thanks anyway though!
[QUOTE=Oicani Gonzales;30220992]Is a Canon EOS 1000D a good first camera?
I really want to start on photography.[/QUOTE]
The 1000D is a great starter camera. However, it's a little old now and they're starting to phase them out of stores. The reason being that the 1000D doesn't have video. Nikon's d3100 is a similar price and a newer camera, but if video isn't your thing, and you don't like the feel of Nikon's, then the 1000D would serve well.
Very nice pictures, by the way.
[QUOTE=Oicani Gonzales;30220992]Is a Canon EOS 1000D a good first camera?
I really want to start on photography.
This is all I did ever, on my uncle's H20 and god I love it [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/_inacio_/[/url][/QUOTE]
Go to a photography store and play around with the cameras for a while, see what you like the feel of most and then decide. You could look online at a few to get a price idea, go instore and if its worse say you want to think about it and then buy em online!
[QUOTE=Oicani Gonzales;30220992]Is a Canon EOS 1000D a good first camera?
I really want to start on photography.
This is all I did ever, on my uncle's H20 and god I love it [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/_inacio_/[/url][/QUOTE]
yeah 1000D is great, i use it so it's infinetly better than anything roll program will recommend
I recommend a poet and a scribe for capturing moments.
Or a polychromatic rendering artisan, if you have the coinage.
[QUOTE=Oicani Gonzales;30229890]The D3100 is a tad more expensive, around $200 more. Is it worth it? Videos aren't the priority, but if it's easier to use or some shit it'd be great.
And thanks! :buddy:[/QUOTE]
You're welcome! Well, 'easier to use' purely depends on your personal viewpoint. Canon's are horrible to hold in my hands, but the viewfinder is nicer on my eyes. You need to go down and 'feel one up', as suggested. But, if video isn't a big deal for you, then there is no reason not to get the 1000D if you like how it feels.
Got my flash and grip today (Good work on next day shipping amazon!)
They both exceeded my expectations, so I'm very happy.
[b]ALSO:[/b]
Anybody have a lens they'd recommend for less than 250 bucks (Canon)
I got paid yesterday and am really tempted to buy a pair of cheap manual flashes and a radio transmitter. Anyone have experience with the Yongnuo or Nissin flashes?
hows the nikon d3100 for a starter camera? i'm specifically going to be shooting textures for 3d modeling and i want video functionality too, preferably 1080p.
[QUOTE=Kybalt;30243134]hows the nikon d3100 for a starter camera? i'm specifically going to be shooting textures for 3d modeling and i want video functionality too, preferably 1080p.[/QUOTE]
Amazing starter camera. Go to the store and hold all the cameras first before you buy, don't buy from the Internet straight away, though.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;30243952]Amazing starter camera. Go to the store and hold all the cameras first before you buy, don't buy from the Internet straight away, though.[/QUOTE]
buy on craigslist for 350$ = worth it?
[QUOTE=Kybalt;30244136]buy on craigslist for [b]350$.[/b] = worth it?[/QUOTE]
Yes. Yes. Yes it is.
Lucky bastard.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;30244311]Yes. Yes. Yes it is.
Lucky bastard.[/QUOTE]
gah why am i not gifted with having the money to buy it at this moment :frown:
[QUOTE=Kybalt;30246742]gah why am i not gifted with having the money to buy it at this moment :frown:[/QUOTE]
I'm having the same problem with lenses, I keep finding amazing deals that I can't afford.
like a 50 1.4 for £190
I could afford that.
What I couldn't afford right now is a 30 1.4 I found for £260.
I don't like 50 on a crop anyway, it's too tight.
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