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More or less you can get any Basic DSLR, either Canon or Nikon.
It all matters with the lens. You can have a mediocre DSLR, but awesome lens, the pictures will come out amazing.
If you have a top of the line DSLR and a crappy lens, pictures will suffer.
So back to the main question.. I think Canon Rebel XTI or XSI is a great beginner camera.
You can definitely find great deals on the body of the camera. The hard part is finding great deal on lens.
It all matters with the lens. You can have a mediocre DSLR, but awesome lens, the pictures will come out amazing.
If you have a top of the line DSLR and a crappy lens, pictures will suffer.
So back to the main question.. I think Canon Rebel XTI or XSI is a great beginner camera.
You can definitely find great deals on the body of the camera. The hard part is finding great deal on lens.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='937616' date='Jul 9 2009, 01:45 PM
More or less you can get any Basic DSLR, either Canon or Nikon.
It all matters with the lens. You can have a mediocre DSLR, but awesome lens, the pictures will come out amazing.
If you have a top of the line DSLR and a crappy lens, pictures will suffer.
It all matters with the lens. You can have a mediocre DSLR, but awesome lens, the pictures will come out amazing.
If you have a top of the line DSLR and a crappy lens, pictures will suffer.
Even though newer bodies may be available if you stick with the same camera manufacturer, you can always use the old lenses.
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We are all assuming he's going for a basic, cheap, beginner DSLR.
The camera below can also "take pictures and make them look realistic and professional":
I shot with this once, had to put $30,000 in as insurance.
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/product.../h3dii-50.aspx
The camera below can also "take pictures and make them look realistic and professional":
I shot with this once, had to put $30,000 in as insurance.
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/product.../h3dii-50.aspx
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Do some research and pick your needs and wants, DPreview is a good start. For me it was between canon rebel xsi or Nikon D60.
I chose the Canon due to more variety of lens available.
Also as someone said above the camera doesn't make a great photographer, its your personal skill and also the lens you use.
Good Luck.
I chose the Canon due to more variety of lens available.
Also as someone said above the camera doesn't make a great photographer, its your personal skill and also the lens you use.
Good Luck.
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My wife bought a Nikon D90 and the pictures she's been taking with it are just stunning. It's a tremendous camera - I highly recommend it.
I also echo other posters' recommendations on DPReview and SteveDigicams, and also agree with the arguments that the lens is as important as the camera, and that the ability of the person taking the shots is as important as the quality of the camera and lens.
I also echo other posters' recommendations on DPReview and SteveDigicams, and also agree with the arguments that the lens is as important as the camera, and that the ability of the person taking the shots is as important as the quality of the camera and lens.
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Originally Posted by xxrap985xx' post='937442' date='Jul 9 2009, 12:38 PM
hey guys i see that a lot guys here know what they are talking about when it comes to photography.. i want to get a digital slr for my self but i have no clue wher to start.. like i have no idea what brand to get or what kind of lens so i get.. i basically want a camera that would take pictures and make them look realistic and professional.. any suggestions?
You didn't indicate your experience with photography, but let me ask, why do you think you need a D-SLR? There are people who can take much better pics with a decent P&S than those with an expensive D-SLR.
Now, if you do want to get into D-SLRs, since you say you don't have much knowledge about them, my suggestion would be to buy a model that is a few years old. That was you won't spend too much money initially. Then when you master shooting with a D-SLR you can graduate to something that has a lot of bells and whistles.
As for brands...if you ask 10 people, you probably will get 15 answers. Your best bet would be to play with some at a store before you decide. Remember you can also rent camera equipment to help you decide.
Finally, if you are interested in Nikon, then here are a couple sites that have the best information, by far:
Thom Hogan's website
Bjorn Roslett's web site
Feel free to ask questions.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='937616' date='Jul 9 2009, 04:45 PM
So back to the main question.. I think Canon Rebel XTI or XSI is a great beginner camera.
I bought my wife a Rebel DSLR last X-mas. She was already good at taking pics with our old Rebel 35mm and Sony digital (the one with the big fat lens). In a matter of days I was selling all of the non - IS lenses on Ebay to make room for the IS lenses. Then she got the adjustable auto-flash. This camera is good for beginners and will continue to be useful as you gain experience.
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Originally Posted by heavy_g' post='937650' date='Jul 9 2009, 04:59 PM
We are all assuming he's going for a basic, cheap, beginner DSLR.
The camera below can also "take pictures and make them look realistic and professional":
I shot with this once, had to put $30,000 in as insurance.
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/product.../h3dii-50.aspx
The camera below can also "take pictures and make them look realistic and professional":
I shot with this once, had to put $30,000 in as insurance.
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/product.../h3dii-50.aspx
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='938100' date='Jul 10 2009, 12:41 AM
You didn't indicate your experience with photography, but let me ask, why do you think you need a D-SLR? There are people who can take much better pics with a decent P&S than those with an expensive D-SLR.
Now, if you do want to get into D-SLRs, since you say you don't have much knowledge about them, my suggestion would be to buy a model that is a few years old. That was you won't spend too much money initially. Then when you master shooting with a D-SLR you can graduate to something that has a lot of bells and whistles.
As for brands...if you ask 10 people, you probably will get 15 answers. Your best bet would be to play with some at a store before you decide. Remember you can also rent camera equipment to help you decide.
Finally, if you are interested in Nikon, then here are a couple sites that have the best information, by far:
Thom Hogan's website
Bjorn Roslett's web site
Feel free to ask questions.
Now, if you do want to get into D-SLRs, since you say you don't have much knowledge about them, my suggestion would be to buy a model that is a few years old. That was you won't spend too much money initially. Then when you master shooting with a D-SLR you can graduate to something that has a lot of bells and whistles.
As for brands...if you ask 10 people, you probably will get 15 answers. Your best bet would be to play with some at a store before you decide. Remember you can also rent camera equipment to help you decide.
Finally, if you are interested in Nikon, then here are a couple sites that have the best information, by far:
Thom Hogan's website
Bjorn Roslett's web site
Feel free to ask questions.