If you were going to upgrade.......
Feb 11, 2013 14:50:33 #
The D5100 is a great camera offering the same sensor as the D7000. It is a good buy now because its being replaced by the D5200.
Feb 11, 2013 14:51:57 #
saichiez wrote:
With DSLR's remember this one very important point... (show quote)
Agreed. Include the Tamron SP 17mm. Junk. Terrible CA's in the corners. For the best: You forgot to mention a 3rd party that is arguably one of the best in the world - ZEISS.
Cheers,
Take 5
Feb 11, 2013 15:20:25 #
I agree with jerryc41. The Nikon D7000, probably the best camera for the money. Before purchase put one in your hands, compare it with other camers in your budget.
Feb 11, 2013 15:42:59 #
SteveR wrote:
Another good buy is the D5100, their selling at entry level prices. quote=cjkorb The D7000 is probibly the best deal ... (show quote)
Feb 11, 2013 15:45:11 #
You don't need Nikon or Canon unless you have too much money or want something to brag about. You can get excellent photographs from Pentax, Sony, and others. Great photography is created in the mind of the photographer. People on this site often talk about Ansel Adams but Adams never use a Nikon, he used an old, slow view camera. My favorite example of a great photo is Joe Rosenthal's Iwo Jima shot with an old Speed Graphic. For years I used a Pentax K1000, earlier I had a Pentax Spotmatic.
Feb 11, 2013 15:53:08 #
i made my choice between 2005-2008 and never looked back.make yours and don't look back.
Feb 11, 2013 16:39:07 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
billwassmann wrote:
You don't need Nikon or Canon unless you have too ... (show quote)
Hey Doc ..... looks like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed .....
..... my main camera is a Nikon D70s, good ones with low shutter clicks can be purchased on the bay for $200 ..... I guess ya gotta be rolling in the bucks to put that kind of cash together, huh doc .....
..... but hey, if ya got it flaunt it, that's what I always say doc .....
Feb 11, 2013 16:55:47 #
Feb 11, 2013 17:08:48 #
RTFM wrote:
No one has mentioned one important point - does it feel comfortable in your hand. Are the buttons in the right place for You. Try everything on the shelf and let that be part of your choice.
Actually, I did mention this early on.... and a purchaser typically stays with one maker so this is a longer lasting issue than the particular model they buy
Anyway, I agree completely so lets highlight this again
Feb 11, 2013 17:25:12 #
I was in your shoes until this past weekend. I have not used the new camera enough to even come close to giving a definitive opinion. My early impressions of the Nikon D7000 are very good. There is a lot to learn as the options are somewhat formidable. I already love the camera and have only had it for a weekend. I did not buy the lens that would have come with the camera. I wanted the Nikkor 28-300. I had read several reviews of this lens and it was highly recommended. I agree that the lens is what you might consider spending the most money on. With that lens, I spend just about 1800 on the camera and lens. I was lucky that the dealer allowed me to switch to the lens that I really wanted and get credit for the lens that came bundled with the camera. You can also buy the body separately from the lens and then get any lens that your heart desires.
Feb 11, 2013 17:48:18 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
If you have used a canon camera your learning curve will be much faster by going to that brand.
Feb 11, 2013 17:51:01 #
BuckeyeBilly wrote:
OK, I've been using P&S cameras as well as superzooms (Fuji HS20 and Canon SX40) for awhile now but I find that I want to step up and venture into DSLR territory. So......if you were in my shoes, are interested in just general photography subjects including scenery and landscape, AND had up to $1500.00 to spend on equipment.....what camera and lens/lenses would you get? Also, keep in mind that I am NOT loyal to any one brand. And, by the way, I only want to consider new cameras.
My earlier post on this thread referred to "mirrorless" cameras. I realize that that term is not specific enough, as it might be construed as encompassing all non-DSLRs. A more specific denomination perhaps is "third generation" for lack of a better term. My focus is on those third generation cameras, whose future obviously is very bright.
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2012/01/04/dslrs-are-a-dying-breed-3rd-gen-cameras-are-the-future/?awt_l=FucPY&awt_m=K46rXbko6oHlCW
Feb 11, 2013 19:44:43 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Have not seen the Pentax K-5 mentioned. Sensor is rated superior to both Canon and Nikon. Since offering the K-5 ll the price on the K-5 is dropping dramatically. It also has in camera stabilization which would save a ton when upgrading lenses. On your budget I would say it may be worth a look.
Feb 11, 2013 20:45:52 #
can't go wrong with the 60d, i went from a Canon Rebel XS to the 60d and best investment i made!
Feb 11, 2013 21:26:53 #
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