996GT2's Complete Camera Choosing Guide

[evident]

Where does the T1i fit in with this listing?

i too would like to know this. according to canon's website it's $100 more than the xsi. but what features make this stand out and worth $100 more?

 

[bdudaday]

I really like your suggestions here. I personally have a Canon Rebel XSi and think your evaluation is spot on. I've posted a pic of it here. Feel free to ask me any questions:

http://www.stuffbox.com/Stuff/?pid=691

here's the newest Canon Rebel with the 15.1 MP

http://www.stuffbox.com/Stuff/?pid=675

 

[MotF Bane]

Thanks for the update 996GT2.

 

[iGas]

Did you even look at the Canon PowerShot S95?

Lens is just as sharp as the Zeiss rivalry, and fast 6~22.5mm (28~105mm) @ f/2~f/4.9 with RAW image capture, auto focus as well as manual focus. In a tiny little pocket package.

And, Ken Rockwell claimed that it make much sharper video than DSLR.

[add] Aperture and Shutter priority mode.

<--------- bought one today and will let you know what I think of it.

 

[lePhotographe]

The best camera is the one you have with you. You know, the one you actually know how to use to get pictures you like.

You can make professional photographs with an old Yashica MAT-124 on film, though I personally prefer a Leica M7 (film) or M8 (digital) with any Summicron or Summilux lens.

Rangefinder cameras like Leicas and digital point-and-shoots have the advantage of small size and weight. They're good for 90&#37; of your photography. Leicas are stratospherically-priced, so they're probably not a practical option.

You need special-purpose equipment for certain subjects. The best platform for shooting nearly anything is any dSLR camera mating to a large lens selection. That usually means Nikon or Canon, though Sony (Konica/Minolta), Olympus and Pentax give you high-quality lens options.

My own gear includes lenses from 16mm to 500mm, and Canon EOS cameras - 5D mark II, 1D mark II, and 20D. I use a Leica M8 and 25mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm lenses when I'm traveling light.

More important is recognition of good light, then putting something interesting in it.

If you're shooting products like food, or architecture, or events/people, learn to use strobes, preferably off-camera, to create the light you want. Look up David Hobby at www.strobist.com, or try books by Joe McNally or Kirk Tuck to learn how to light.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

What's the best P&S widescreen camera on the market? I have an old Panasonic LX3 - the viewing screen cracked. It still functions just a cracked viewing screen. And I notice the edges of the pics are concave and i don't like that... :hmm:

 

[wrinkefreeon3]

great info! helps a beginner like myself whos trying to figure out what to buy. thank you

 

[dougp]

Why is there no inclusion of the Sony SLT line?

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

How is the Canon Powershot 100 HS ???

 

[iGas]

I had the S95 for a while now, and it produced great travel images, however I sometime miss having a full blown DSLR.

I now have the 5D mkII, with 24-105mm f4 L, 70-200mm f4 L IS, and 100mm f2.8 L macro. So far the 100mm saw most of the action, and it is more than adequate as a portrait lens, however I found that the 70-200mm is slightly sharper. The 24-105mm work well as a walk around lens, and it function well as a portrait lens as well.

I ordered the 14mm Rokinon, and I think it is a good alternative to the Canon 14mm L and the Canon ultra wide zoom. I'm also looking at getting the Rokinon 35mm as well, because manual focus is the way to go for video. Another alternative to Canon EF lens is the 180mm f2.8 Sigma macro and it can double as a long telephoto

 

[bibletoter]

Thanks for the guide!

 

[carlton_fritz]

Time for an update?

 

[lazybedone]

Great guide! Thanks for sharing! This would be my perfect checklist.

 

[Sean Kyle]

Thanks OP and everyone. This thread is very useful for a person like me who is new with the DSLRs

 

[sanigav]

very comprehensive