What camera should i get for a beginner photography enthusiast

blueaudi18 · 01-15-2008, 08:07 PM

i was thinking a nikon d40. What lens should i also buy with it?

Spool · 01-15-2008, 08:10 PM

Rebel XTi. very user friendly and there are tons and tons of lenses u can buy for it. good prices too

Crazy Bimmer · 01-15-2008, 08:18 PM

^ What she said.

I think the new version is coming out soon as well.

blueaudi18 · 01-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spool

Rebel XTi. very user friendly and there are tons and tons of lenses u can buy for it. good prices too

how much?... i don't want to spend too much of my mod money...

bronco · 01-15-2008, 08:22 PM

between $500-$600 But make sure you get good lenses beause there is notmuch you can do with the original

blueaudi18 · 01-15-2008, 08:24 PM

i see ebay sell one for 550 which include 15-55mm lens... is that alright?

neuzpeed · 01-15-2008, 08:26 PM

hey good topic I was looking for a DSLR too... the rebel xti seems like a nice deal.

oldaccount · 01-15-2008, 08:30 PM

i like my D40 DSLR - Nikons answer to the XTi.

Excellence · 01-15-2008, 08:37 PM

rebel xti with a nice lens.

blueaudi18 · 01-15-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

i like my D40 DSLR - Nikons answer to the XTi.

d40 is 6.x mp right? the XTi is 10.x mp. Does that really make a difference on picture quality? i know it does if you want to inlarge a picture poster size.. but if i'm jsut doing 4x6, does it really ?

wj4 · 01-15-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco

between $500-$600 But make sure you get good lenses beause there is notmuch you can do with the original

+1. And don't be tempted to get the highest MP because unless you're going to blow them up, it doesn't mean much.

Amir87 · 01-15-2008, 10:48 PM

I have Nikon D40x with the higher MP. Dont worry about how much MP it has unless your going to be printing out huge poster sized images. I got the lens that came with the kit, and I am a beginner, and is good lens to start on.

Evo8MRto335I · 01-15-2008, 10:48 PM

Canon Rebel XTI first, the Nikon d40x second.

Digitalinkartist · 01-15-2008, 11:23 PM

Nikon D40 is a great beginner camera IMO. A camera with 6 megapixels (i.e. d40) allows for high quality prints as big as 13x19. There are great deals on the web for these.

There are tons of articles as to the benefits and disadvantages of XTi Vs D40's

I have owned both Canon and Nikon and my personal pref is Nikon due to the ease of user interface.

The best advice is to go to a real camera store and pick up both cameras and see how they feel to you. Some people will love the Canon and some will love the Nikon. Find out which one you are. You will be happy with either one, but you will be happiest with the one that fits your hands better.

Just my $.02

Amir87 · 01-15-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalinkartist

Nikon D40 is a great beginner camera IMO. A camera with 6 megapixels (i.e. d40) allows for high quality prints as big as 13x19. There are great deals on the web for these.

There are tons of articles as to the benefits and disadvantages of XTi Vs D40's

I have owned both Canon and Nikon and my personal pref is Nikon due to the ease of user interface.

The best advice is to go to a real camera store and pick up both cameras and see how they feel to you. Some people will love the Canon and some will love the Nikon. Find out which one you are. You will be happy with either one, but you will be happiest with the one that fits your hands better.

Just my $.02

+1

just4kickz · 01-16-2008, 12:25 AM

we do have a photography subforum.

JayeJaymes · 01-16-2008, 01:00 AM

Anyone know if a new canon xti is supposed to come out soon?

Etnies · 01-16-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by J.Rob

Anyone know if a new canon xti is supposed to come out soon?

Not that I've heard of. The XTi came out in September 2006 I think. So it's probably going to be a bit longer.

LOLrance · 01-16-2008, 06:00 AM

It doesn't matter what body you have (talking about lower end DLSR's with crop bodies), at the end of the day, its all about the glass.

D40, XTI, there all pretty much the same thing. Dont look soo much at the megapixels unless you plan on blowing up huge images, it comes down to what feels right in your hands. I have small hands and although i love the Sony Alpha, i was just too big and i couldnt imagine shooting with that thing everyday. Go to any camera store, pick up both cameras, and see which one is better FOR YOU, not for everyone else.

oldaccount · 01-16-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueaudi18

d40 is 6.x mp right? the XTi is 10.x mp. Does that really make a difference on picture quality? i know it does if you want to inlarge a picture poster size.. but if i'm jsut doing 4x6, does it really ?

save the money you would have otherwise spent for the extra megapixels and put it toward new glass.

some people prefer the D40 to the D40x anyway. like this guy:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm

Etnies · 01-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Ugh, Ken Rockwell is a douche.

oldaccount · 01-16-2008, 09:29 PM

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Ugh, Ken Rockwell is a douche.

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