Starting from scratch. Very old digital SLR went missing. Been putting off a new purchase for years. Can't wait anymore, as I'm done with the little digital cameras. Had a Canon, but would be willing to switch to a Nikon.
I would really appreciate your opinions. TIA!!!!
I am a big Canon fan, and they have DSLRs for every budget. Here is a summary of all their models:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=111
Really the only difference between the Rebel and the 50D is that the body of the 50D is more sturdy and solid, which can be important if you use your camera every day in all sorts of crazy situations, like taking pictures on a roller coaster.But if you are just using it more as a vacation camera, a Rebel is a great choice. I know Costco often has deals on the Rebel too. If you want to save some bucks, you could get a 40D or 30D (or even a 20D) which are all great cameras, and since they are not the latest models, you should be able to find a good deal out there.
Another reason I love Canon, is that they have a repair center in Irvine, CA, which makes repairs and check-ups and cleanings really convenient.
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love cannon too, i just got a new one. it was reasonably priced with great features and easy to use.
here's the link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=19901
and when i bought it i bought it at costco.com and got a free 2 gb memory card, but i dont know if that offer is still standing
I have that model too. It's my carry around everywhere camera, when I don't want to take out the big one. Most of my friends also have the same camera. It seems to be pretty popular.Originally Posted by DisneyFairy
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We have a Nikon D80 and I like it very very much. If I were to buy a new camera today it would be a toss-up between the D60 and the D90. We have several friends who have D60s and I've had several opportunities to take pictures of their families with their cameras. I really like the feel of the D60 (of course it could also be because they don't haul around the humungoid 18-200 lens that I have. Don't get me started on how much I love my lens, though.)
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I've been hauling that humungoid Nikon 18-200 lens around lately with my D60. Borrowed it from Jen's uncle. It is lighter than carrying both the 18-55 and 55-200 but it is definitely heavier than the 55-200 on its own.
I love love love my D60. Got it a year and half ago at Costco, great deal with the two lenses and bag. The only problem is its size. It is just too large sometimes and I have to debate with myself whether to bring it or risk wanting to take pictures and not having it.
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I love my Nikon D100, but weight is definitely an issue. For me, the Canon / Nikon debate ended when I read a ton of reviews on major photography sites that indicated that the Canons tended to have a "softer" body (read = easier to break). Given the conditions I tend to shoot in, I needed something that didn't need to be carried in bubble wrap.
I know Canon owners tend to downplay this issue, and more recent models are much improved, but now that I own Nikon glass there's no point in considering a switch.
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That's true with the older Rebel models (pre-XS), but not with the Canon D series. The main difference between the two lines is the body construction. The Rebel is the home use, and the D series are for more serious use. I have had my 20D forever and have never had an issue with it, and still use it, and it has been through some harrowing experiences.
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I'm in the same boat. I've never had a very nice camera, just the typical digitals you keep in your purse for snapshots. Now I'm ready to start taking photographs for printing and framing. I want to be able to take panoramic landscape shots for sure, but don't want something super heavy or super expensive just yet. So I guess I need a beginner's good camera? (If that makes any sense.) I really want to focus on landscapes in black and white and sepia formats.
We're going to check out an Olympus E520 DSLR right after work. I loved it when we saw it at Fry's before, so I'm hoping we come home tonight with a nice camera. It would be ideal to take along to Comicon!
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