My advise is to get a DSLR, that feels good in your hands, and then learn how to use it in the manual mode. The more you use it the better your pictures will turn out. Think about taking a class. Learn how to use the features. Mostly enjoy the pictures you take with it.:xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs:
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Rob T
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Well, I'm not going to speak specifically to the T1i since I've never held one (I believe that is an entry level camera?), but in general, I do not like the way Canon has their controls laid out. I just don't think that they are intuitive or ergonomic.
Like others have said though: Ford vs. Chevy! They will both get you there.
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I'm a hobbiest but my brother is a professional photographer who went to college for some kind of photography so he is the guy I ask my questions to. About a year ago I was looking for a DSLR and my brother kept pointing me to the D40 or the newer Rebel. He explained all the camera mumbo-jumbo that I knew nothing about. Like other hobbies I had, I spent long days and weeks reading everything I could about cameras. I learned a lot between reading and talking to my brother. I decided on the Nikon D90 because like you, I wanted to do it right the first time. The D40 would have most likely fit the bill, but I love the D90. My wife has been picking it up taking some good pictures too. It's easy to use and if you learn all the capabilities of the camera, you can get some nice shots.
As I stated earlier, I don't use the D90 while working or playing. I do a lot of mountain biking, running, and other outdoor activities. The D90 is just too large, and expensive to take out on the trails and that's why I still use my small Nikon digital camera.
Like others have mentioned, cameras aren't cheap. I have the D90 with the lens (18-105mm) that came on it. Then I bought another Nikon (70-300mm) lens , filters, external flash, a bag, cleaning gear.... and there is still a wide angle lens I want to buy. Just don't have the cash.
Here are a couple shots I took with the D90.
Ed
Good luck on your purchase....
I'm a hobbiest but my brother is a professional photographer who went to college for some kind of photography so he is the guy I ask my questions to. About a year ago I was looking for a DSLR and my brother kept pointing me to the D40 or the newer Rebel. He explained all the camera mumbo-jumbo that I knew nothing about. Like other hobbies I had, I spent long days and weeks reading everything I could about cameras. I learned a lot between reading and talking to my brother. I decided on the Nikon D90 because like you, I wanted to do it right the first time. The D40 would have most likely fit the bill, but I love the D90. My wife has been picking it up taking some good pictures too. It's easy to use and if you learn all the capabilities of the camera, you can get some nice shots.
As I stated earlier, I don't use the D90 while working or playing. I do a lot of mountain biking, running, and other outdoor activities. The D90 is just too large, and expensive to take out on the trails and that's why I still use my small Nikon digital camera.
Like others have mentioned, cameras aren't cheap. I have the D90 with the lens (18-105mm) that came on it. Then I bought another Nikon (70-300mm) lens , filters, external flash, a bag, cleaning gear.... and there is still a wide angle lens I want to buy. Just don't have the cash.
Here are a couple shots I took with the D90.
Ed
Good luck on your purchase....
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Well, I'm a Canon guy when it comes to cameras, remember that you will need more than camera, if you want to go all out, you will need a good lens as well, also, consider the places where you will be taking the pictures at, will you be indoors? The reason I ask is because that will make a difference on the pics come out, if you think you will be taking pictures indoors and possibly some what dark places, make sure what ever you use can deal with noise well.
I do have a 7D, and just today I got me a 5D MKII, while the 7D is great for sports with a great auto focus system, and 8 frames per second with a crop sensor that gives more reach, the 5D MKII deals with noise a lot better!!! I can shoot at ISO 3200 and barely notice any noise on the picture.
Depending on how much you want to spend on this, I would get a 5D MKII with a 24-70 2.8 and a 16-35, also, maybe a good flash might not hurt... If you think that you will want more zoom because you start getting into photography, can't go wrong with a 70-200 f/2.8 MKII...
I do have a 7D, and just today I got me a 5D MKII, while the 7D is great for sports with a great auto focus system, and 8 frames per second with a crop sensor that gives more reach, the 5D MKII deals with noise a lot better!!! I can shoot at ISO 3200 and barely notice any noise on the picture.
Depending on how much you want to spend on this, I would get a 5D MKII with a 24-70 2.8 and a 16-35, also, maybe a good flash might not hurt... If you think that you will want more zoom because you start getting into photography, can't go wrong with a 70-200 f/2.8 MKII...
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QFT!
Both Canon and Nikon are both excellent cameras, I personally think that Cannon pushes the innovation, but Nikon catches up quickly. You cant go wrong with either. Once you get invested in lenses for one or the other, you stick with it.
If you want some seriously in-depth reviews, head over to Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ
I love my Canon cameras though! (20d previously, 7d new!)
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It is an entry level camera, but as everyone has said it is alot of personal preferance. No doubt Nikon is a great camera and you could run circles around me as far as camera knowledge ive only had the thing for a few weeks. Youre happy with your camera, Im happy with mine, now the last thing is you need to show me how to really work this thing
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Rob T
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You really shouldn't say things like that and not expect to start a Canon vs. Nikon flame war.
What you say simply is not true. Period.
The fact is that Nikon had a processor that far exceeded what any Canon could do in terms of low light photography in terms of low noise. Now Canon has caught up with Nikon in that regard.
The two companies tend to leap frog each other repeatedly. Nikon will come out with some new tech/features that bests the Canon, then Canon will come out with a new model that will surpass the Nikon. This is what makes them both great companies, and it is great for the photographer.
But to say that Canon is the one always pushing the innovation and that Nikon has to catch up is simply not accurate, and even most Canon owners will agree with that.
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Sup guys wanted to know if this was a GOOOD deal?
Canon EOS 450D/XSi+18-55mm f3.5/5.6+EF 50mm f1.8+filter
Canon EOS 450D/XSi+18-55mm f3.5/5.6+EF 50mm f1.8+filter
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Being a newsman, I shoot Nikon and would recommend it to anyone.
Do your reading before you buy anything!
Some of my photos are on my website: 10-75.Net - Fire Service Photography by Eli Gill
Do your reading before you buy anything!
Some of my photos are on my website: 10-75.Net - Fire Service Photography by Eli Gill
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Wow! Those are some dramatic shots.
ROMEO
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The 450D's are going for $350-400
The 18-55's about $90 (Good starter lens)
And the 50 1.8 for about $80-90 (Good lens to help you learn composition if you are a beginner)
Most of those prices seem to be plus shipping and paypall fees.
Depending on the actual conditions of the gear, I think you can get it for less, are you looking for something in specific?
Also, when buying camera gear from craiglist, make sure you get a proof that the person that is selling it to you is the actual owner, (Specially with the high end gear) I have seen many people getting a call from a detective informing the buyer they have stolen goods...
I just got a Canon G12 a couple months ago and love it. It's a great point and shoot camera with a lot of capability. I'm no camera expert but I wanted a durable camera that was easily portable, and easy to use to capture some of the work detailed fabrication on a my current project car build. I really like the camera.
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The G12 is a good "pocket camera" I think that since it lets you set you speed, and aperture manually, it lets you do so much more than just a regular point and shoot.
P.S. for anyone thinking on getting a DSLR and just set the camera on auto, might as well just get a simple 12-15mp point and shoot camera...
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I just wanted something nice to take pics of cars I detailed and occasional pics at family parties and other stuff.
Ebay have some good prices cameras also.
ROMEO
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Ha! That is how I ended up getting into photography... I mentioned to my wife, and she went to Best Buy, and got me a Canon XS with the 18-55 IS, I kept that camera for 2 months, not that it was a bad camera, but it was a bit too small for my hands, and it was not giving me the results I wanted.
That is when I got me the 7D, and a couple of lenses, and now, a year after getting the 7D, I got me a Canon 5D MKII and another lens...
Man, photography can be very, very expensive, specially if you don't make money from it, but man, is it great to look get some of those pics!!!
For what you want, that camera would do just fine, my friend has it, and it does ok, as far as lens, I think a 55-250 would do better for you on set of the 50 1.8 .
Feel free to PM me if you have questions, before or after you get it, I can give you some pointers, ( I'm not a pro, but I get by...
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I'm looking for a good solid camera, and price really isn't a issue. I will save up if needed, cause I don't really like to buy things twice meaning if I want something I'll pay the expense and do it right the first time vs. buying the beginner's model this week and advance up next week. Of course I'll use the camera for other things like family reunions and birthdays, but for my business I can really justify spending a boat load for it :xyxthumbs:! Thanks you guys! Tons of info, but can you guys post some examples of pics taken with your cameras? Some of the pics posted previous are phenomenal![/QUOTE]
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I will have to disagree with that.
Even if you get a DSLR and use it in auto, you can still get noticeably better picture quality vs a "simple 12-15mp point and shoot camera".
There are several reasons for this: the first is that the DSLR will almost certainly have a better lens than the P&S will. Better glass = better quality/sharper images.
Another reason is that the DSLR will probably have a better sensor in it than the P&S. So, the two things that matter most in picture quality (lens and sensor) will almost certainly be better on the DSLR, and using it in "auto" will not change that fact.
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