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Im in the market for a new camera, and want to take high resolution before & after photos. What do you guys suggest/recommend?
 


Any of the digital rebels are good, and some of the newer mini-digi cameras shoot some decent pics in full auto mode.




 
I just purchased a cannon Rebel T1i and absolutely love it. I got it for $650 and got another lens for $150. I mainly use the lens that came with it though. I am in no way a photographer but I am getting the hang of the camera and can already tell that my picture quality is much much better. You also have the ability to play with lighting and a bunch of other stuff. I am really happy with my purchase and cant wait to have some really detailed writeups using this thing.

I dont know what kind of coin you are looking to spend but I am very happy with my T1i so far

Jon
 


If you decide to go DSLR, you gotta bite the bullet and get a good lens, preferably a high quality wide angle zoom lens.




 
I am a big fan of my Nikon D40. It is a great beginner DSLR. I have taken some great photos with it.
 
M.P. Cobra Fan said:
I am a big fan of my Nikon D40. It is a great beginner DSLR. I have taken some great photos with it.
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+1. I love my D40. It's the most affordable DSLR and it doesn't give up much in picture quality (in the hands of an amateur) to the more expensive models. The question to ask yourself in deciding which one to buy is, "what will I realistically be using it for?"
 
I'm also looking for a nice camera to take better pictures. Right now my point and shoot is alright but I want something so I can show people my work. Going check out ebay and craigslist for used ones.
 
You should talk to 05xrunner. He knows his stuff and gave me some good advice in the past.
 
I'm also interested in this as I have to upgrade from my old 4.1 MP Fuji. I know I want an SLR (I've been getting into astro-photography as well) and am between the Canon 40D and 450D.

I am curious however, as to whether I will see as much improvement w/ my detailing pics w/ getting an SLR as I would by improving my picture-taking methods in general?
 
Here are some of the pics I took with my D40.

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I have both a Panasonic Lumix and a Canon EOS XSi...both are fantastic cameras. The Canon has many lenses available for it and can do most anything anyone needs short of a true professional. The Lumix is compact and easy to carry.

The Canon is more versatile...the Lumix is small and easy to take along to car shows, etc. Both are far more capable than my photographic talents.
 
I used this site (DCresource) when I was searching for a camera. I believe these reviews to be among the best around, being as they are unbiased and thorough.
 
Two years ago the IRS (aka my tax return) was nice enough to buy me a Nikon D3000. I have no complaints for this newer model. So far I have been able to take many great pictures with very little practice. It's a fairly simple DSLR, and a great value for the price.
 
Ok, obviously I'm biased, but I did seriously consider Canon. I know they make great cameras and are at least equal to Nikon, if not better, but the lower price is what sold me on the D40. I haven't regretted my decision one bit. :xyxthumbs:
 
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Ok, obviously I'm biased, but I did seriously consider Canon. I know they make great cameras and are at least equal to Nikon, if not better, but the lower price is what sold me on the D40. I haven't regretted my decision one bit. :xyxthumbs:
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Can't blame you for looking at price; my main motivator was that I have been shooting Canon for a very, very long time. My first Canon SLR was an AE-1 Program (35mm), and I have a number of lenses for it that I can still use with an adapter on any EOS SLR or DSLR.

So yeah, I'm equally biased but honestly the few times I have used a Nikon I just don't like the user interface and feature menus as well. Just seems harder to find what I'm looking for, probably because I'm so used to smaller Point-and-Shoot Canons as well.
 
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