Camera Advice

[gabzillasaurus]

I guess this goes in the Hobbies section.


So my best friend got a Nikon D60 some years ago and I fell in love with it, and recently another friend of mine got a Canon Rebel and I'm also in love with that one.

My dad took photography classes in college and passed down some of his knowledge to me, he helped me develop film and such. So I'd like to say I'm pretty alright at photography in general. It makes me cringe when people slap on the title of "photography" on pictures they take on cell phones or Panasonic cameras. -_-

Anyway, I'm going to ask for a really nice camera for Christmas. It's my senior year and I go to a lot of events that are awesome to have a camera at. I can't take not having one anymore. xD


Okay so obviously the point of this thread is I need some guidance on what brand and model. I don't really know much about Canon vs. Nikon, so tell me your preference if you have experience with both. Or your experience with one of them. Or with another good brand.

Thaaaaaaank ya.

Oh also, please recommend where I should look for used ones. I know I have to splurge for a good camera but I'd like to save as much money as possible of course.

[lawlseanny]

I'd personally go with a Nikon. In my experience they're way better than canons, especially if you want an SLR. They're mad expensive though.

[Tommeh!!!]

Im saving up myself for a Nikon D90....have a look into it, its an amazing camera!

The whole Nikon vs Canon thing is pretty much entirely subjective....you have things like Nikon lenses being the best and all that, but what puts them higher for me is that they are very user friendly, much less complicated but just as versatile. Canon are cheaper i believe for a camera that is of the same standard as Nikon's models, but again i prefer the nikon for its capabilities combined with the complications of actually using it. :P

No idea where to look for a used one, i wouldnt wanna buy a used cam because you never know if theres a problem that only raises its head once in a while or is only apparent on certain settings.

[gabzillasaurus]

Ah yeah about the used thing, it didn't even cross my mind but my friend suggested it. People aren't going to tell you if they've dropped it a few times or something.

I might be leaning towards Canon now, because my Nikon friend said she's not really pleased with hers anymore and regrets buying it. Also since you said you think Canon is cheaper haha.

[Shane]

I guess this goes in the Hobbies section.


So my best friend got a Nikon D60 some years ago and I fell in love with it, and recently another friend of mine got a Canon Rebel and I'm also in love with that one.

My dad took photography classes in college and passed down some of his knowledge to me, he helped me develop film and such. So I'd like to say I'm pretty alright at photography in general. It makes me cringe when people slap on the title of "photography" on pictures they take on cell phones or Panasonic cameras. -_-

Anyway, I'm going to ask for a really nice camera for Christmas. It's my senior year and I go to a lot of events that are awesome to have a camera at. I can't take not having one anymore. xD


Okay so obviously the point of this thread is I need some guidance on what brand and model. I don't really know much about Canon vs. Nikon, so tell me your preference if you have experience with both. Or your experience with one of them. Or with another good brand.

Thaaaaaaank ya.

Oh also, please recommend where I should look for used ones. I know I have to splurge for a good camera but I'd like to save as much money as possible of course.


Im saving up myself for a Nikon D90....have a look into it, its an amazing camera!

The whole Nikon vs Canon thing is pretty much entirely subjective....you have things like Nikon lenses being the best and all that, but what puts them higher for me is that they are very user friendly, much less complicated but just as versatile. Canon are cheaper i believe for a camera that is of the same standard as Nikon's models, but again i prefer the nikon for its capabilities combined with the complications of actually using it. :P

No idea where to look for a used one, i wouldnt wanna buy a used cam because you never know if theres a problem that only raises its head once in a while or is only apparent on certain settings.

You might wanna get this. :P
http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/news_room/news_releases_main.page?Period=&Quarter=0&SY=0&ID=templatedata\en_GB\news_article\data\GB-NR-1908-D3100

Awesome photos and HD Video. I think it;s out soon at about £499.

[Tommeh!!!]

Yeah that looks pretty cool, but im leaning towards making things more complicated for myself now. that would be a good camera for a starter, but ive had mine so i wanna move onwards and upwards :P

[lawlseanny]

I'd buy myself a Nikon D90 if I could fucking afford it, but it's way out of my budget :/

[Tommeh!!!]

yes, saving is a long road for me too...but it will totally be worth it :D

[Jazz]

Talk to others :
A recent study showed more than three-quarters of American households own at least one digital camera, so you should take advantage of the knowledge others have gained. Friends and family can be a great resource for learning about which digital cameras work well and which don't. You'll also be able to figure out which features are important to them, which may spark some ideas for you. Opinions posted on the Internet are OK, but face-to-face opinions from people you trust and know are much better.

Figure out how you'll use the camera :
If you'll shoot a lot of nature photos, you'll want a large zoom lens. If you're going to shoot your children athletic events, look for a large zoom lens and fast response times in a digital camera. If most of your photos will be of friends and family at parties, you may want a model that performs well in low-light conditions. If you aren't sure how you'll use the camera, or if you don't have a primary focus for your photography, try to pick a good all-around model.

Figure out what kinds of prints you'll make :
Most new digital cameras, even beginner-level, point-and-shoot models, contain plenty of resolution to make adequately sized prints. However, you still need to make sure the digital camera you buy has enough resolution for the print sizes you want. Look at this chart for some advice on how resolution and print size relate to each other. * Figure out what size of camera you want. Some people prefer larger digital cameras that are easy to hold. Others will want a small, thin model that fits easily in a pocket or purse. Finally, some will prefer a model that exudes a sense of style. You'll still need to try any model before you buy it, but you can think about and make some decisions ahead of time on the size and style of the camera you prefer.

Set a budget :
Figure out how much you want to spend before you reach the store. Once you set a budget, be sure to stick to it.

Figure out how you'll connect :
If you have a newer Windows computer, you should have no problem connecting your digital camera to the computer and downloading your pictures. However, if you own a Macintosh or an older Windows computer, you'll want to be sure the digital camera you eventually buy can work with those computers. Be certain you have the ability to create backup copies of all of your photos, whether you burn CDs or use an external hard drive.

Thanks,

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[VallenAG]

I had the D90, loved it!! And now I have the D7000, lovely camera all around. That reminds me I have to get the 50mm 1.8G when it comes out. Canon vs Nikon, I prefer Nikon..To me the Canon's feel cheap and plasticy.

[Trollface.jpg]

I love canon cameras, i just think they fit with the way i work.

the other thing is the range of items for the price is fantastic.

tho tbh untill recently i have been using a camera that is nolonger made and i was very happy with the results of those pictures.

so in my oppinion the camera is less than half of the outcome.

also a few of my mates are swiching to canon as the lenses are much cheaper for the same quality.
once you are up towards the professional level sensors there is very little difference unless you want to print larger than A0

i opted for a canon 550d as i have alot of EOS range lenses already and swaping those out for others seemed to be an excersize in futility. the difference between that and the top range cut sensor EOS is about £800 but the picture quality is the same. it is just the camera features that differ.

If you want a good range of cameras wich are top level quality but want the choice of different features then canon is the way to go.

the [ 550d > 600d > 60d > 7d ] all have the same sensor but different firmware, updates, featrures make them very different cameras but each could technicaly modded to have the features of the others.