Camera help - Page 2

POWERFREAK · 11-17-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I have a Canon and a Nikon. I like the Nikon better. main reason being that, when Canon comes out with a new model, they don't make it compatible with the old lenses. I can't get new lenses for my old Canon. My Nikon, on the other hand, can be used with both old and new lenses. Both do take great pics, but if you have to buy an upgraded model every few years, seems like a waste...

Not exactly true, how old is your canon? They've used the same EF mount since the late '80's, it's the same on all their SLR cameras. I don't think they've made any other lens mounts since then.

There's also adapters for just about any lenses...I use some oldschool nikon lenses on my canon with good results, you just lose the auto features.

Ladybugsmom · 11-17-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

Not exactly true, how old is your canon? They've used the same EF mount since the late '80's, it's the same on all their SLR cameras. I don't think they've made any other lens mounts since then.

There's also adapters for just about any lenses...I use some oldschool nikon lenses on my canon with good results, you just lose the auto features.

I have the Canon Rebel (1st gen) digital. Got it about 8 yrs ago? Can't get new lenses for it. I tried about a year ago, and unless I want something used off of Ebay, not happening. I happen to like a lot of the auto features, so lens adapters aren't an option

POWERFREAK · 11-17-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I have the Canon Rebel (1st gen) digital. Got it about 8 yrs ago? Can't get new lenses for it. I tried about a year ago, and unless I want something used off of Ebay, not happening. I happen to like a lot of the auto features, so lens adapters aren't an option

hmm, that's weird. If it's an EOS, they all should be the same EF lens mount. It is true though that Nikon has much better lens compatibility though.

SlingShot · 11-17-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I have the Canon Rebel (1st gen) digital. Got it about 8 yrs ago? Can't get new lenses for it. I tried about a year ago, and unless I want something used off of Ebay, not happening. I happen to like a lot of the auto features, so lens adapters aren't an option

I have one also, they use standard EF lenses ... I have three Rebel series bodies and a 5D II and they all use the same lenses.

SSdude · 11-17-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I will tell you the only thing I do know Tag. Nikon and Canon guys do NOT get along. Thats like mac vs. pc. You'll never get a straight answer out of any of them.

That being said, my dad has a Canon, my sister has a Canon, my brother has a Nikon, and I have a Canon . We all love our cameras. They all take great pics.

[Nikon & Canon] = [Camaro & Mustang]

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Originally Posted by Ruin

Best thing I recommend... read. Read until your eyes hurt, your brain is smoking, and the last thing you want to do is think about cameras because you feel like you know everything already. I put a solid 80 - 90 hours of steady research and reading before I dropped $1400 on a body. That was spread over a few weeks of course, but still...

I spent most of my research time couple of years back on
http://www.imaging-resource.com/ --> Good for reviews and tech specs and images but not so much for their pricing detail.
http://www.dpreview.com/

After which I went with a Nikon D90 which is still going strong.

SSdude · 11-17-2011, 09:32 AM

By the way

So here are some

taken with my Nikon D90 .

https://picasaweb.google.com/2SSDude...eat=directlink

hrpiii · 11-17-2011, 09:46 AM

I have a Nikon D7000 and D90 (sold my D200 earlier this year to get the 7000).

Sounds like you want a nice camera to take places and get great pictures of vacation, fun times and whatever. The D90 will fit every bit of that. If you want to stepup to a few more featuers, the D7000 rocks, but may be overkill depending on your needs/wants

Like everyone has stated, the lens is where the bite comes on the wallet. A couple prime lens and a good zoom, you are set.

Good luck, photography is fun and relaxing.

Ruin · 11-17-2011, 01:26 PM

I also forgot to ask... what kind of photography do you plan on using this camera for?

My D300s is great, and takes amazing photos...

But it's big, heavy, cumbersome and not exactly the best for toting around on a daily basis for those random "hey check this out!" type of shot...

So I've found my camera phone gets used for most of those "stumbling around town and just found this neat spot I need to come back to" type of photos.

Do you want to carry your camera every day? There are some amazing point and shoots out there that you can carry in a cargo pocket, your lady's purse (my favorite haha), or even on your hip. I've got photos from my old Nikon point and shoot that I've had blown up to a poster size (I forget the dimensions, around 2' tall) that are gorgeous. No way to distinguish between those and my larger photos from my D80 too. What sizes do you want to print? Do you need a camera that can print 5' tall? Or will 8x10s be enough?

You can answer these questions and maybe find a quality point and shoot will be a great fit for you, and will leave you money left over for things like a case, spare batteries, SD cards, baby-tripods, etc.

SlingShot · 11-17-2011, 01:46 PM

Here's a few shots with no editing, using a Canon Ti with a 100-400 L-Series lens.

*Milk 1027* · 11-17-2011, 02:07 PM

I just bought one to replace my stolen T1i. I gotta say it is absolutely worth the price. The quicker shutter speed and the pop-out screen themselves are worth the extra money. Plus all the extra setting on top of the what the previous models would let you do is cool.
If your new to DSLRs, you would not regret this, it's fun to play around with it an figure out which settings are appropriate for the picture you are trying to take. I do reccomend to buy at least a cheap UV filter to protect the lense. I never use my camera without at least one filter on it.

Here are some of the pictures I took with it: (granted I had just gotten it and didn't play with the settings too much).
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178169
and
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177224

Lenses are really expensive though....

Nvincent4708 · 11-17-2011, 02:37 PM

I have a canon rebel xsi. You cannot go wrong with the canon. However lenses are expensive. The battery life is Great though

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-17-2011, 02:45 PM

Those are some great photos Slingshot

f5journal · 11-18-2011, 10:06 AM

Canon T3i on full auto "snapshot mode" with built-in flash. 60mm..untouched other than crop

*TAG UR IT* · 11-18-2011, 10:16 AM

WOW!

You know.....I don't think we can go wrong either way.

Everyone here has basically said both are great....just a matter of preference. And quite frankly, I don't know that much about cameras in general except point and shoot hoping that it will not be blurry.

We went to Best Buy yesterday and literally spent two hours holding and playing with the different cameras. They were really nice. One thing I noticed about the Nikon was that it was heavier. I think it was the D1000 that I was messing with...about 750 for the camera. I'll have to look into the D90? I think that's what you guys mentioned.

But, they both worked really well.

11-17-2011, 09:32 AM	#20
SSdude Drives: Super Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 495	By the way So here are some taken with my Nikon D90 . https://picasaweb.google.com/2SSDude...eat=directlink __________________

11-17-2011, 01:26 PM	#22
Ruin ...soon Drives: 1969 Corvette & 2010 Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western, NC Posts: 270	I also forgot to ask... what kind of photography do you plan on using this camera for? My D300s is great, and takes amazing photos... But it's big, heavy, cumbersome and not exactly the best for toting around on a daily basis for those random "hey check this out!" type of shot... So I've found my camera phone gets used for most of those "stumbling around town and just found this neat spot I need to come back to" type of photos. Do you want to carry your camera every day? There are some amazing point and shoots out there that you can carry in a cargo pocket, your lady's purse (my favorite haha), or even on your hip. I've got photos from my old Nikon point and shoot that I've had blown up to a poster size (I forget the dimensions, around 2' tall) that are gorgeous. No way to distinguish between those and my larger photos from my D80 too. What sizes do you want to print? Do you need a camera that can print 5' tall? Or will 8x10s be enough? You can answer these questions and maybe find a quality point and shoot will be a great fit for you, and will leave you money left over for things like a case, spare batteries, SD cards, baby-tripods, etc. __________________ Last edited by Ruin; 11-17-2011 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Yes, I know... my second pic is slanted. :D

11-17-2011, 01:46 PM	#23
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Here's a few shots with no editing, using a Canon Ti with a 100-400 L-Series lens. Attached Images __________________

11-17-2011, 02:07 PM	#24
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I just bought one to replace my stolen T1i. I gotta say it is absolutely worth the price. The quicker shutter speed and the pop-out screen themselves are worth the extra money. Plus all the extra setting on top of the what the previous models would let you do is cool. If your new to DSLRs, you would not regret this, it's fun to play around with it an figure out which settings are appropriate for the picture you are trying to take. I do reccomend to buy at least a cheap UV filter to protect the lense. I never use my camera without at least one filter on it. Here are some of the pictures I took with it: (granted I had just gotten it and didn't play with the settings too much). http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178169 and http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177224 Lenses are really expensive though.... __________________

11-17-2011, 02:45 PM	#26
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Those are some great photos Slingshot __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

11-17-2011, 09:46 AM	#21
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,578	I have a Nikon D7000 and D90 (sold my D200 earlier this year to get the 7000). Sounds like you want a nice camera to take places and get great pictures of vacation, fun times and whatever. The D90 will fit every bit of that. If you want to stepup to a few more featuers, the D7000 rocks, but may be overkill depending on your needs/wants Like everyone has stated, the lens is where the bite comes on the wallet. A couple prime lens and a good zoom, you are set. Good luck, photography is fun and relaxing.

11-17-2011, 02:37 PM	#25
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	I have a canon rebel xsi. You cannot go wrong with the canon. However lenses are expensive. The battery life is Great though

11-18-2011, 10:06 AM	#27
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Canon T3i on full auto "snapshot mode" with built-in flash. 60mm..untouched other than crop Attached Images

11-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#28
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	WOW! You know.....I don't think we can go wrong either way. Everyone here has basically said both are great....just a matter of preference. And quite frankly, I don't know that much about cameras in general except point and shoot hoping that it will not be blurry. We went to Best Buy yesterday and literally spent two hours holding and playing with the different cameras. They were really nice. One thing I noticed about the Nikon was that it was heavier. I think it was the D1000 that I was messing with...about 750 for the camera. I'll have to look into the D90? I think that's what you guys mentioned. But, they both worked really well.