What Camera do you use?

Good luck! You might want to check out the forums at popphoto.com. They helped me alot just like how autogeekonline.com has helped in detailing.
 
trlblazer3 said:
Thanks for your input guys. I played with both the D40 and the Canon XT, and to me they both seem to be a wash feature-wise. I did like how the D40 felt in my hand, and also I liked the LCD screen a little better too. I think that's the one I'm going to go with. :righton: I'll post up some shots of the truck once I get aquainted with the camera over the weekend, I'll be picking it up hopefully on Friday.
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Isn't the Nikon D40 the Nikon SLR where you can only put on a few lenses? As in, it only takes one or two Nikon lenses?

Don't quote me on that, but I think a buddy of mine bought one, found out about it later, but then it was already too late to return it!
 
go for rebel xt or xti if you are gonna get a starter slr
 
P1et said:
Isn't the Nikon D40 the Nikon SLR where you can only put on a few lenses? As in, it only takes one or two Nikon lenses?

Don't quote me on that, but I think a buddy of mine bought one, found out about it later, but then it was already too late to return it!
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Here's an article from Popular Photography regarding that. Like I said, I'm not a Nikon expert, I have a Canon, but the article answers your question.
New Whirled Order

 
tod071 said:
Here's an article from Popular Photography regarding that. Like I said, I'm not a Nikon expert, I have a Canon, but the article answers your question.
New Whirled Order
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Good article, I found that in my search for reviews/information on the D40 the other day. To me personally having the autofocus in the lens is no big deal; I don't have any other lenses in my arsenal, and if I get the kit with two lenses I will be set for 99% of the photography I do. Maybe that will change once I get better settled in to the DSLR phase, but by that time I would expect that AF lenses will be more mainstream, and a little cheaper.
 
I think we're all missing the issue. He's not looking for a camera to match existing lenses. He has no lenses, which means he can buy any camera, then fit lenses to the camera later, if needed. The camera kit will already come with 2 kit lenses, normal and telephoto. The will also have the autofocus machines in the lens. Older lenses do not, but again, that's not the issue.

As far as Canon vs Nikon, what's better??? Chevy vs Ford??? Mercedes vs BMW??? Winner: personal preference!

I only chose Canon because here in Hawaii, there is no Nikon service center, limited Nikon dealers, and limited inventory of lenses. Plus, I got the whole camera kit for $300!
 
tod071 said:
I think we're all missing the issue. He's not looking for a camera to match existing lenses. He has no lenses, which means he can buy any camera, then fit lenses to the camera later, if needed. The camera kit will already come with 2 kit lenses, normal and telephoto. The will also have the autofocus machines in the lens. Older lenses do not, but again, that's not the issue.

As far as Canon vs Nikon, what's better??? Chevy vs Ford??? Mercedes vs BMW??? Winner: personal preference!

I only chose Canon because here in Hawaii, there is no Nikon service center, limited Nikon dealers, and limited inventory of lenses. Plus, I got the whole camera kit for $300!
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Yep, that's the point I was trying to make. Thanks tod071.
And for the record...Chevy's better :D
 
Got a Canon Rebel XTi here and love it! ...I just need some more experience with it to learn all the features.
 
scottgt said:
im a photography major :)
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In that case, on a tripod, what settings would I put my Rebel XT on with a 75x300 telephoto lens to get the best picture of a full moon? Thanks.
 
Here's a clip from a popphoto forum. This was a reply by a member, not me. (just to get the disclaimer in there.) ;) I've used this simple rule and adjust or bracket accordingly using the preview after the shot.

Hi there. My friend Scott Kelby who is the president of the National Asociation of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) gave me a simple solution for shooting the moon:

1) Use as long a telephoto lens as you've got (at least 200mm).
(2) Use a tripod. It's a must.
(3) The big trick is to then switch to manual mode, and use these exact settings: set your aperture to f/11, set your shutter speed to 1/250 of a second, aim and shoot.

It's that simple! He uses Nikon cameras, I use a Sony F828 and using these exact instructions I was able to shoot the moon with excellent detail using just the fixed lens of my camera.
 
dengood1 said:
In that case, on a tripod, what settings would I put my Rebel XT on with a 75x300 telephoto lens to get the best picture of a full moon? Thanks.
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Here is a shot I did of the moon with my D70 and 300mm lens - hand held
Settings:
Shutter - 1/500
Aperture - F10
Cropped
moon.jpg
 
blkyukon said:
Here is a shot I did of the moon with my D70 and 300mm lens - hand held
Settings:
Shutter - 1/500
Aperture - F10
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showoff...:D j/k

oh btw, dengood1, if your lens has IS (image stabilization), don't forget to turn it off when using a tripod.
 
trlblazer3 said:
Seems to be a LOT of Canon fans here...
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What is really leading me towards a Canon DSLR is the lenses. I love those L's.

Plus, since I already have a Canon G6 with accessories such as Speedlite flash, spare batteries (which I believe are shared with the DSLRs), familiarity with the Canon interface, etc. I think Canon would be the better direction for me to go with a DSLR.
 
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Im saving up for a 55-200 2.8L Non- IS.
 
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