dslr cameras

[disillusioned]

Which dslr camera should i pick if it is the first dslr camera i buy?? should i buy one of the cheapest ones?? i was thinking this one: https://http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/prodde...gid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10070885&catid= i am just a hobbyist... so are dslr cameras more for professional photographers??

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Are you ready for a DSLR? Do you think you're outgrowing your current camera? Even if you buy an entry-level DSLR you're going to be spending hundreds on lenses or even thousands if you start getting serious.

BTW link doesn't work.

 

[bleeb]

nice cameras.

 

[Kaido]

http://www.wiredbynature.org/temp/dSLR.txt

 

[jpeyton]

If you're just a beginning to learn photography on an SLR camera, I suggest a lower end body plus a cheap fast prime lens. Examples:

Nikon D50 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Canon Rebel XT + Canon 50mm f/1.8
Pentax *ist DL + Pentax 50mm f/1.8

With newer bodies being released by all three companies, a basic D-SLR body and a fast prime shouldn't run more than $600. If you buy used, you'll probably spend even less.

Once you get a feel for the camera and SLR photography, you can purchase additional lenses as you see fit. No need to preoccupy yourself with all that now.

 

[disillusioned]

fixed link... and i was wondering... for d-slr's....
what's the differences between the bodies?? isn't it all about the lens??

the camera i'm using right now is a sony dsc-l1.. and it's not that great... some images are fuzzy, because there are so many different programs to use and the pictures turn out crap some of the time, or very different from what the shot actually was (the colours).. and the auto one isn't always good...

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: disillusioned
fixed link... and i was wondering... for d-slr's....
what's the differences between the bodies?? isn't it all about the lens??

the camera i'm using right now is a sony dsc-l1.. and it's not that great... some images are fuzzy, because there are so many different programs to use and the pictures turn out crap some of the time, or very different from what the shot actually was (the colours).. and the auto one isn't always good...

I'd say it's about 85% lenses and 15% bodies.

 

[shoegazer]

The Canon Digital Rebel XT you linked to should be considerably cheaper than the $900 price in your link. The replacement for it, the Rebel XTi is just now coming out. It will be priced around $900 and will offer an improved screen, 10MP sensor, and some other minor improvements.

A digital SLR is a good choice because it will allow you to upgrade with lenses as you become more familiar with photography.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: disillusioned
fixed link... and i was wondering... for d-slr's....
what's the differences between the bodies?? isn't it all about the lens??

Sensor quality, sensor size, image resolution, continuous rate, continuous buffer, etc.

 

[DeafeningSilence]

Originally posted by: shoegazer
The Canon Digital Rebel XT you linked to should be considerably cheaper than the $900 price in your link. The replacement for it, the Rebel XTi is just now coming out. It will be priced around $900 and will offer an improved screen, 10MP sensor, and some other minor improvements.

A digital SLR is a good choice because it will allow you to upgrade with lenses as you become more familiar with photography.

Well, those are Canadian dollars...

But still, the OP should investigate the price difference between the Rebel XT and the new Rebel XTi, as you mentioned. Either way, the Canon Rebels have served as an excellent introduction to the world of DSLRs for thousands of people (including me)! Good reading on Canon's cameras and lenses can be found at BobAtkins.com.

Incidentally, I wouldn't be surprised to see a $75-100 rebate on the Rebel XT soon. Historically, Canon has announced their fall "triple rebate" program around October 15. A search online will turn up the type of deals that have been available in the past. (I know this has been for the US... not sure about Canada.)