Dgitial SLR Camera

24r · 06-03-2006, 01:49 PM

Well I'm finally able to afford a digital SLR camera. From those of you out there who have a digital SLR any comments or suggestions what to look for or even better yet can you recommend one.

Mark

cpal_747 · 06-03-2006, 04:27 PM

Depending on if you have any lenses or flashes currently, if you do, try to stick with that brand as they may be interoperable.

For a really good entry level you could go with the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT. It does great pictures and is not too expensive. For more money an upgrade on this model would be the Canon EOS 30D. Depending on how you plan to use it, this would be a good mid level camera, and it has gotten some great reviews.

Some good websites for research are http://www.dpreview.com/ and another one is http://www.steves-digicams.com/

24r · 06-03-2006, 10:14 PM

I've been doing a little more research and looking into my price range. I want to use the camera for of course taking airline photos. So a telephoto lense is in order as well. Here are the 3 choices that fall into what I'm looking for. Any thoughts would be appreciated:

1) Nikon D-50 with 18-55mm and 55-200 mm lens

2) Canon D Rebel XT 18-55 mm and 75-200 mm lens

3) Pentax ISTDL2 18-55 mm and 50-200 mm lens

Mark

continental · 06-04-2006, 01:51 AM

Either the Canon or Nikon will suit you fine. My suggestion is to go to a store that sells both (or two stores that sell one of each) and hold 'em. Fondle 'em. Decide which feels more natural or comfortable. I did that and chose the Nikon. I liked the way it felt and the button/screen locations better.

N2272V · 06-04-2006, 12:25 PM

No Olympus on your list? The finest 35mm and digital cameras in the world??

SHAME!! I am shocked and awed by this.

Carry on!

24r · 06-04-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2272V

No Olympus on your list? The finest 35mm and digital cameras in the world??

SHAME!! I am shocked and awed by this.

Carry on!

Believe it or not that was actually the first brand I looked as my 35mm's are both Olympus. The problem was I couldn't seem to get the manual focus to be crisp and sharp for me even adjusting the diapter. Otherwise that would have been my first choice.

Mark

N2272V · 06-04-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24r

Believe it or not that was actually the first brand I looked as my 35mm's are both Olympus. The problem was I couldn't seem to get the manual focus to be crisp and sharp for me even adjusting the diapter. Otherwise that would have been my first choice.

Mark

I have an Olympus E-1 and an Olympus SP500. Both take outstanding photos. With an adapter, the E-1 takes all the lenses from my 35mm system. That is worth the price of admission. I don't know what you were looking at, but these cameras are the best in the business in my opinion.

Good luck!

24r · 07-08-2006, 07:23 PM

Well I did it , made my choice Nikon F-50.

Mark

continental · 07-08-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24r

Well I did it , made my choice Nikon F-50.

Mark

I assume you mean "D50", as the F50 is a 35mm body. If so, you should be very pleased with your results.

24r · 07-08-2006, 08:18 PM

oooppps yes the D-50.....

Mark

BA777 · 07-08-2006, 09:35 PM

I just bought a Nikon D50 SLR Digital package, It came with a 28-70mm , 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG macro autofocus lens , a wide angle lens , 3 filters and a few other goodies for $850....just went out tonight to the airport to give it a try....alot to still learn but it seems to work really well

06-03-2006, 01:49 PM	#1
24r Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mississauga, Ontario,Canada Age: 47 Posts: 770	Dgitial SLR Camera Well I'm finally able to afford a digital SLR camera. From those of you out there who have a digital SLR any comments or suggestions what to look for or even better yet can you recommend one. Mark __________________ Shop Aviation Delight. It all Starts Here >>> Aviation Delight

06-03-2006, 04:27 PM	#2
cpal_747 Mission Accomplished! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 750	Depending on if you have any lenses or flashes currently, if you do, try to stick with that brand as they may be interoperable. For a really good entry level you could go with the Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT. It does great pictures and is not too expensive. For more money an upgrade on this model would be the Canon EOS 30D. Depending on how you plan to use it, this would be a good mid level camera, and it has gotten some great reviews. Some good websites for research are http://www.dpreview.com/ and another one is http://www.steves-digicams.com/ __________________ They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. - Ben Franklin

06-03-2006, 10:14 PM	#3
24r Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mississauga, Ontario,Canada Age: 47 Posts: 770	I've been doing a little more research and looking into my price range. I want to use the camera for of course taking airline photos. So a telephoto lense is in order as well. Here are the 3 choices that fall into what I'm looking for. Any thoughts would be appreciated: 1) Nikon D-50 with 18-55mm and 55-200 mm lens 2) Canon D Rebel XT 18-55 mm and 75-200 mm lens 3) Pentax ISTDL2 18-55 mm and 50-200 mm lens Mark __________________ Shop Aviation Delight. It all Starts Here >>> Aviation Delight

06-04-2006, 01:51 AM	#4
continental I am come from Texas. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: I might keep suffering all my life Posts: 1,905	Either the Canon or Nikon will suit you fine. My suggestion is to go to a store that sells both (or two stores that sell one of each) and hold 'em. Fondle 'em. Decide which feels more natural or comfortable. I did that and chose the Nikon. I liked the way it felt and the button/screen locations better. __________________ Continental Apply suction to the object of your choice, n00bs.

06-04-2006, 12:25 PM	#5
N2272V Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ventura Age: 54 Posts: 2,102	What?? No Olympus on your list? The finest 35mm and digital cameras in the world?? SHAME!! I am shocked and awed by this. Carry on!

07-08-2006, 07:23 PM	#8
24r Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mississauga, Ontario,Canada Age: 47 Posts: 770	Well I did it , made my choice Nikon F-50. Mark __________________ Shop Aviation Delight. It all Starts Here >>> Aviation Delight

07-08-2006, 08:18 PM	#10
24r Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mississauga, Ontario,Canada Age: 47 Posts: 770	oooppps yes the D-50..... Mark __________________ Shop Aviation Delight. It all Starts Here >>> Aviation Delight

07-08-2006, 09:35 PM	#11
BA777 Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newington,Conneticut , USA Age: 29 Posts: 147	I just bought a Nikon D50 SLR Digital package, It came with a 28-70mm , 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG macro autofocus lens , a wide angle lens , 3 filters and a few other goodies for $850....just went out tonight to the airport to give it a try....alot to still learn but it seems to work really well __________________ *BIG Papi For PresidentAtleast MVP!!!!*

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