What camera to buy (Page 2): Griff stated that SLR's might be yesterday's technology and to consider a 4/3 camera such as the sony nex. Personally, there will always be a need for SLR.

BillH Loc: Lancaster County PA

Griff stated that SLR's might be yesterday's technology and to consider a 4/3 camera such as the sony nex.
Personally, there will always be a need for SLR. 4/3 have limited availability of auxillary flash which you will eventually need. Having the option of a flash that will bounce and rotate is important in some settings - iust my opinion

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BillH wrote:

Griff stated that SLR's might be yesterday's technology and to consider a 4/3 camera such as the sony nex.
Personally, there will always be a need for SLR. 4/3 have limited availability of auxillary flash which you will eventually need. Having the option of a flash that will bounce and rotate is important in some settings - iust my opinion

An L-bracket is a good option for cameras that don't have a hot shoe. It will be tough for any camera to replace the SLR as serious mainstream equipment. The SLR has been around since the Exacta of 1933, and the Japanese caught up with the trend in 1955, with the Miranda. I see the 4/3 as just another non-SLR type of camera. Time will tell, but I doubt I'll be around long enough for people to wonder what an SLR is.

jcarlosjr Loc: Orange County

DX is Nikontalk for a "full frame" sensor, one that is the same size (roughly) as 35mm film.

FX, more Nikonese, is an APS size sensor, about 54& of the size of a 35mm film.

Companies besides Nikon have their own pet names, but if you keep "full frame" as APS in mind you will keep things straight.

Most DSLR's sold for amateurs up to prosumers use APS size sensors. Since the sensor is smaller, yet still very acceptable for most usage, the camera can be smaller. But more importantly the lens can be designed to cover the area of the smaller sensor and can be made smaller and less expensive.

When using a full-frame (DX) sensor the actual focal length of the lens is true. With any smaller sensor, APS and smaller, focal lengths are often quoted as 35mm equivalent.

Hope this helps.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

This is wrong jcarlosjr.
It is the wrong way round.

DX is APSC size sensor approx 24x16mm

FX is 35mm film equivalent full frame size sensor approx 36x24mm

Your advice is all over the place.

jcarlosjr wrote:

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jcarlosjr Loc: Orange County

Sorry.
Yes you are correct, switch all references of FX and DX in my post.

Brenda IS Scottish Loc: GOLDEN Colorado

jcarlosjr wrote:

Sorry.
Yes you are correct, switch all references of FX and DX in my post.

May I suggest that you go back and edit your original post to avoid confusion to future readers?

Griff Loc: Warwick U.K.

wISOr
By the way, your picture of the jumping fish is spectacularly good. You were spectacularly lucky, but the real secret is that you were ready. Congratulations.

jcarlosjr Loc: Orange County

xxMeanKittyxx wrote:

May I suggest that you go back and edit your original post to avoid confusion to future readers?

How do I edit a bad post?

wISOr Loc: Austin, TEXAS

Griff wrote:

wISOr
By the way, your picture of the jumping fish is spectacularly good. You were spectacularly lucky, but the real secret is that you were ready. Congratulations.

Thank you Griff!

Berliner Loc: Branson, Missouri

Lagace4 wrote:

I am saving to buy an SLR but I know nothing about cameras. I have been using a Nikon Coolpix P90 which has been an easy camera. I love the movable screen, but I am looking to grow and want to get a good camera before I take a class. I am looking at the Nikon D5200. What are your thoughts? Also what is the difference between DX and FX? Thanks in advance for everyones help

After several years with a bridge camera and 15,000 photos later I purchased a Canon 60D. ONE of my primary reasons was the moveable screen. While less than 10 % of my shots are using the monitor, it sure is a nice feature when needed. Like holding the camera at ground level shooting up at a dogs face. (just an example) Also having had a spinal fusion laying on the ground is out of the picture for me. Go to a camera store and see what feels best in YOUR hands. While I like the LOOK of the Nikons typically better.............I DID NOT buy my camera on how it looks. All of these are personal preferences in my eyes. When two very similar spec'ed cameras are tested they will perform very close to one another. DO NOT let all the branding wars and other peoples opinions affect your decision. READ..........FEEL........and enjoy.........this is your purchase of your camera that needs to fit your needs and hands.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jcarlosjr wrote:

How do I edit a bad post?

You have an hour to click on the Edit button. After that, "Edit" disappears. You can delete a post by clicking on Report and then selecting Delete.

PhotoGator Loc: Florida

Lagace4 wrote:

I am saving to buy an SLR but I know nothing about cameras. I have been using a Nikon Coolpix P90 which has been an easy camera. I love the movable screen, but I am looking to grow and want to get a good camera before I take a class. I am looking at the Nikon D5200. What are your thoughts? Also what is the difference between DX and FX? Thanks in advance for everyones help

FX = Nikon Full Frame Sensor
DX = Nikon Cropped Format

Nikon Coolpix P510 is a great camera. It comes with a 42mm lens. $359.00

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-Location/dp/B0073HSH8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371993683&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+coolpix+p510

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black) $449.00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004J3Y9U6/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1371993805&sr=1-7

jcarlosjr Loc: Orange County

jerryc41 wrote:

You have an hour to click on the Edit button. After that, "Edit" disappears. You can delete a post by clicking on Report and then selecting Delete.

Thanks

boydimages Loc: California

Lagace4 wrote:

I am saving to buy an SLR but I know nothing about cameras. I have been using a Nikon Coolpix P90 which has been an easy camera. I love the movable screen, but I am looking to grow and want to get a good camera before I take a class. I am looking at the Nikon D5200. What are your thoughts? Also what is the difference between DX and FX? Thanks in advance for everyones help

I think this is a question best answered by you. What type of photography do you like? Do you like using a tripod? As far as DX or FX, go to a camera store and pick up a DX and FX camera with a like lens attached. Do you want the extra weight of the FX camera. I have a D7000 with an 55-200 lens. When compared to my D600 with a 70-200 lens there is a weight difference that many would not want. You like the moveable LCD screen. Look at the D5200 which also has this screen. What is your goal with your photographs? Use only on the net, print only small images (8x10 or smaller) or do you want 16x20s or larger to hang on your wall? Also, consider your budget and buy the best camera and lenses within this budget. Or save a little longer. It is so hard for me to tell another person what camera to purchase. We all have different needs. These are all questions I would not want someone else to answer for me when I am looking for my next camera.