sydneywood
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Camera Question Again, Nikon?
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sydneywood
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O.k. I'm starting to worry
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heart & sole
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check out dell's website they have the XT for 549 and the XTi for 589
kochankr
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i got my d40 few months ago and its a blast, you can read all the reviews you want, but go to a store that has both the nikon d40 and the canon and see which one feels better in your hands, i have point and shoot canons and love them, but this d40 feels better to me then the canon did,just a personal preference. its light to carry on hikes and slap on a polarized filter on it and the outdoors photos are incredible, as for the 6MP don't worry about it unless u plan on doing billboards.
as for taking pix of the tank which I'm guessing u plan on doing the kit lense 18-55 is ok, not the best, it will do at first. i just picked up a 50mm lense for another 50$ (used) and its unbelievable!!!
just my opinion, hope it helps...
as for taking pix of the tank which I'm guessing u plan on doing the kit lense 18-55 is ok, not the best, it will do at first. i just picked up a 50mm lense for another 50$ (used) and its unbelievable!!!
just my opinion, hope it helps...
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nemo_66
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Canon FTW!
i got a canon xti about a month ago and its awesome.
if both cameras seem the same to you, just know that canon offers a lot more lenses and is the offical name brand cameras for the NFL.
i got a canon xti about a month ago and its awesome.
if both cameras seem the same to you, just know that canon offers a lot more lenses and is the offical name brand cameras for the NFL.
florida joe
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·You can get this camera at costco for $499 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Digital SLR Camera Body it also comes with a free 2.0 memory card
·Accessories:
·Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens
·Rechargeable Battery NB-2LH
·Battery Charger
·Video Cable
·Interface Cable
·Camera Cover (Cap to Protect Lens Opening)
·Wide Strap
·Eyecup
·ArcSoft Solution Disc
.I have one and love it, very user friendly. What I would do though is go and hold a few in your hands see what feels the most comfortable to you with the most ease of operation
·Accessories:
·Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens
·Rechargeable Battery NB-2LH
·Battery Charger
·Video Cable
·Interface Cable
·Camera Cover (Cap to Protect Lens Opening)
·Wide Strap
·Eyecup
·ArcSoft Solution Disc
.I have one and love it, very user friendly. What I would do though is go and hold a few in your hands see what feels the most comfortable to you with the most ease of operation
sydneywood
Member
I was dead set on the Nikon but now may be leaning since I saw that costco has that great deal, the closest one is an hour away so I'll check the internet or ask my friend that lives near to get if for me (maybe). I'll let yall know what I do. My camera now does a great job but there is a scratch on the lens and I just want better. BUT I went out last night with some friends and one is a professional photographer and she uses the Nikon d80? I'll add some good ones from what I've got Kodak easyshare:
sydneywood
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Well I found a Nikon D40 at Circuit city for 464, I thought that was good?
stdreb27
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Nikon makes an awesome camera and top rate lenses. The D40 is an excellent top of the line camera, and what is great you can step up to higher end nikon cameras with the same lenses. If you want a cool camera that would be PERFECT for shooting your tank, look at a D3. (don't it is WAY to expensive) but with that one you can actually type in a manual Kelvin tempurature of your lights. hehe. It is kind of tricky to set your white balance on our wierd 10,000 K lights.
05xrunner
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D40's are just a waste and they are the bottom of the line. no internal focus motors on them, 3 focus points, no bracketing. They are just a crappy P&S camera with a lens mount on them to change lenses. You have to buy lenses with internal motors in them none that are the s-c-r-e-w drive because they will not have autofocus.
Anything before the new D300 and D3 nikons SUCK at high ISO noise. I personally cant stand the layouts on the Nikon bodies. they throw way way to many buttons on it and feels like you need 3 hands to work it all.
I would avoid stdreb27 advice. He doesnt seem to know much saying a D3 would be good for tank shooting..ANY camera is good if you know what your doing.
Anything before the new D300 and D3 nikons SUCK at high ISO noise. I personally cant stand the layouts on the Nikon bodies. they throw way way to many buttons on it and feels like you need 3 hands to work it all.
I would avoid stdreb27 advice. He doesnt seem to know much saying a D3 would be good for tank shooting..ANY camera is good if you know what your doing.
stdreb27
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Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2688046
D40's are just a waste and they are the bottom of the line. no internal focus motors on them, 3 focus points, no bracketing. They are just a crappy P&S camera with a lens mount on them to change lenses. You have to buy lenses with internal motors in them none that are the s-c-r-e-w drive because they will not have autofocus.
Anything before the new D300 and D3 nikons SUCK at high ISO noise. I personally cant stand the layouts on the Nikon bodies. they throw way way to many buttons on it and feels like you need 3 hands to work it all.
I would avoid stdreb27 advice. He doesnt seem to know much saying a D3 would be good for tank shooting..ANY camera is good if you know what your doing.
If you can't figure out a d40 nikon I don't know what to tell you. That is as straight as it gets, unless you use the disposible camera.
http:///forum/post/2688046
D40's are just a waste and they are the bottom of the line. no internal focus motors on them, 3 focus points, no bracketing. They are just a crappy P&S camera with a lens mount on them to change lenses. You have to buy lenses with internal motors in them none that are the s-c-r-e-w drive because they will not have autofocus.
Anything before the new D300 and D3 nikons SUCK at high ISO noise. I personally cant stand the layouts on the Nikon bodies. they throw way way to many buttons on it and feels like you need 3 hands to work it all.
I would avoid stdreb27 advice. He doesnt seem to know much saying a D3 would be good for tank shooting..ANY camera is good if you know what your doing.
If you can't figure out a d40 nikon I don't know what to tell you. That is as straight as it gets, unless you use the disposible camera.
05xrunner
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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2688056
If you can't figure out a d40 nikon I don't know what to tell you. That is as straight as it gets, unless you use the disposible camera.
HAHAHAHA..you said it yourself..its a disposable camera. I think i am a little more advanced in this area then you.
Like I said you gave awful advice saying someone needs a pro body to take a good pic of the tank. Anyone can get great pics even with a P&S if they understand the camera, its limitations and how to use it.
http:///forum/post/2688056
If you can't figure out a d40 nikon I don't know what to tell you. That is as straight as it gets, unless you use the disposible camera.
HAHAHAHA..you said it yourself..its a disposable camera. I think i am a little more advanced in this area then you.
Like I said you gave awful advice saying someone needs a pro body to take a good pic of the tank. Anyone can get great pics even with a P&S if they understand the camera, its limitations and how to use it.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2688062
HAHAHAHA..you said it yourself..its a disposable camera. I think i am a little more advanced in this area then you.
Like I said you gave awful advice saying someone needs a pro body to take a good pic of the tank. Anyone can get great pics even with a P&S if they understand the camera, its limitations and how to use it.
hmm, you are the one who can't use a d 50 without 3 hands.
I didn't say she needed a d 3 I just said it was a cool camera.
http:///forum/post/2688062
HAHAHAHA..you said it yourself..its a disposable camera. I think i am a little more advanced in this area then you.
Like I said you gave awful advice saying someone needs a pro body to take a good pic of the tank. Anyone can get great pics even with a P&S if they understand the camera, its limitations and how to use it.
hmm, you are the one who can't use a d 50 without 3 hands.
I didn't say she needed a d 3 I just said it was a cool camera.
05xrunner
Active Member
no Nikon's layout is just AWFUL...My 1D Mark II is perfect. its not a huge jumble mess of buttons and makes changing settings fast. So now its a D50 you cant even get the camera right. The D50 even being older is MUCH better then a D40..atleast its not a crippled little camera.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2688091
no Nikon's layout is just AWFUL...My 1D Mark II is perfect. its not a huge jumble mess of buttons and makes changing settings fast. So now its a D50 you cant even get the camera right. The D50 even being older is MUCH better then a D40..atleast its not a crippled little camera.
lol so you're going to try and compare a 500 dollar camera to a 3000 dollar camera.
Sorry I own a D50.
The only real stupid thing Nikon did was Name the newer camera a lower number.
I've got to run, I'll get back with you.
http:///forum/post/2688091
no Nikon's layout is just AWFUL...My 1D Mark II is perfect. its not a huge jumble mess of buttons and makes changing settings fast. So now its a D50 you cant even get the camera right. The D50 even being older is MUCH better then a D40..atleast its not a crippled little camera.
lol so you're going to try and compare a 500 dollar camera to a 3000 dollar camera.
Sorry I own a D50.
The only real stupid thing Nikon did was Name the newer camera a lower number.
I've got to run, I'll get back with you.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by 05xrunner
http:///forum/post/2688134
no the D300 and D3 layout are just as awful..my buddy has a D300 and the buttons are all over the forsaken place. I wouldnt compare the D40 to anything but a P&S
Just so it is clear, I said you should look at the D3 because it is a cool camera. There are tons of neat toys. (not implying she should buy a 5 k camera) notice the "way to expensive." I don't see how suggesting that someone look at a cool camera is bad advice.
As for the D40 and D50 which have very simular layout. The only thing I don't like is the single wheel for ISO and Shutter speed. But with priority shooting function that isn't a problem.
If you are looking for a good entry level camera a D40 is an excellent choice. (just buy a couple cool lenses and you'll be good to go)
And you can't actually expect a cannon guy to give you "unbaised" evaluation of a Nikon. It just doesn't happen.
http:///forum/post/2688134
no the D300 and D3 layout are just as awful..my buddy has a D300 and the buttons are all over the forsaken place. I wouldnt compare the D40 to anything but a P&S
Just so it is clear, I said you should look at the D3 because it is a cool camera. There are tons of neat toys. (not implying she should buy a 5 k camera) notice the "way to expensive." I don't see how suggesting that someone look at a cool camera is bad advice.
As for the D40 and D50 which have very simular layout. The only thing I don't like is the single wheel for ISO and Shutter speed. But with priority shooting function that isn't a problem.
If you are looking for a good entry level camera a D40 is an excellent choice. (just buy a couple cool lenses and you'll be good to go)
And you can't actually expect a cannon guy to give you "unbaised" evaluation of a Nikon. It just doesn't happen.