Finding the right DSLR - Intermediate Level
Sep 19, 2014 11:21:02 #
I've been shooting with my 60D for 2 years now and love it. Well worth the money.
Pappy
Pappy
Sep 19, 2014 12:32:10 #
lajacks wrote:
Don't laugh, my current camera is an Olympus point... (show quote)
I guess it really depends on how serious you are. Mid level I'd suggest the Canon t3i. I own one and it's a steal at
$600 or less because it's simply an excellent camera. I do lots of video with mine and the results are excellent at
1080. The stills are very, very good as well. Good luck
Sep 19, 2014 18:17:32 #
Go to a store and handle Nikon, Canon and Sony and see which is more comfortable for you. All are good.
Sep 19, 2014 18:35:43 #
pappy0352 wrote:
I've been shooting with my 60D for 2 years now and love it. Well worth the money.Pappy
Pappy, I know you're in love, or is it just lust?? :lol:
If I said right now, "Pappy, I'll trade you this brand new 7d(not 7ll), for your 60", would you dump her like she just got an STD??!! :lol: :lol:
Could you live w/o that sexy, curvy, articulated body part?
SS
Sep 19, 2014 19:08:02 #
keithet58
Loc: Western Colorado
I agree with tsilva, cameras are a feel thing, because you are basically starting from scratch. go to a real camera shop if one is available and hold them in your hands. I found that out when I bought my first Canon rebel, after having a Konica FS-1 35 mm, the Rebel just fit. My sister loves her Nikon, then it comes to lens. Enjoy whichever you buy.
Sep 19, 2014 21:46:46 #
Sep 19, 2014 21:57:12 #
Sep 20, 2014 02:55:22 #
lajacks wrote:
Don't laugh, my current camera is an Olympus point... (show quote)
Read Ken Rockwell's review of the D5300
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5300.htm
Last question. I generally have had good luck with Nikon kit lenses. I suspect that Canon's are also good. So if that's what you mean by "bundle" that's great.
On the other hand. Most of the vendors like to put together a bundle with the kit camera and lens, but then throw in a bunch of junk like cheap tripod, lens blower, cheap filters, cap-keeper, etc. All of that stuff is usually junk. They "throw it in" because it costs them almost nothing. My last buy was just a month ago. The "bundle" included a tripod. I already have a couple of good tripods, so I asked if they would lower the price. He said the tripod only costs them less than $5. If you want a tripod, you should get a decent one for $100 (Dolica) to $500 (Known quality brands) If you want a filter, get a good one, Hoya or Kenko's high end, etc.
Sep 20, 2014 06:49:06 #
jfn007 wrote:
Whatever camera you pick, go to B&H Photo or Adorama for good service and good prices. Check out the reviews on Nikon D5300.
add KEH to that list and check out their used departments.
Sep 27, 2014 10:55:11 #
Thanks to everyone for your advice and opinions. I definitely have some research ahead of me. We just found out we are going to Greece, Italy, and Spain in 2016 so we want to be ready with our new DSLR.
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