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Title: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: gottatree on November 11, 2010, 07:59:57 PM: I figured you guy's could point me in the right direction. I want to finally step into the DSLR world. I cant stand it any longer. I have owned canons most of my life, The question is which camera would be the best for a beginner.I think I'm prepared to spend somewhere between $1000.00 to $1500. I hope I can get a decent outfit in that price range that is fairly user friendly. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: Bandit on November 11, 2010, 08:07:17 PM: i was where you are right now and I took a leap and bought the Cannon T2i and have loved it ever since. You will not be disappointed. If you are into HDR photo, it will bracket three ranges.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 11, 2010, 08:11:31 PM: I bought a Nikon D60 package deal from Ritz camera. Has 2 Nikkor (?) lenses, carrying case, etc. Very nice camera $1100
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on November 11, 2010, 08:34:20 PM: Do a search on here for "new camera" and try the sites below.

http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3046.0 (http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3046.0)
http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3104.0 (http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3104.0)
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: Dbow on November 12, 2010, 07:10:51 AM: So do you already have Canon lenses, EOS, that will work on a Canon DSLR? That would tip things to continue with Canon in my opinion.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: gottatree on November 12, 2010, 07:41:03 AM: I do have lenses that will work. I guess my question is which body I should purchase. Unless another brand was better, then I would change.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: grandpawrichard on November 12, 2010, 09:54:25 AM: Quote from: gottatree on November 11, 2010, 07:59:57 PM
I figured you guy's could point me in the right direction. I want to finally step into the DSLR world. I cant stand it any longer. I have owned canons most of my life, The question is which camera would be the best for a beginner.I think I'm prepared to spend somewhere between $1000.00 to $1500. I hope I can get a decent outfit in that price range that is fairly user friendly. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason

Jason,
I own a Canon 30D and a Canon 40D and I love them! I found the following camera in Adorama.com:

http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20405195.html (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20405195.html)

That would give you enough money out of your budget to buy a Canon L series lens to go with your camera! :) L Series lenses are The Best Lenses Canon makes.

A Canon 70-200 f4 L series lens is one of my favorite medium sized telephotos. I use one a whole lot! Here's one in Adorama:

http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20412649.html (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20412649.html)

Here is a photo taken with the 70-200 f4 L:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FMt_Baker_taken_with_a_200_mm_lens_small_copy.jpg&hash=44b7f29f99934b02c4747f59dbb9088893614b0f)

That and a Canon 18-55 F 3.5 to 5.6 IS lens and your good to go for quite a while.

http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20404669.html (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20404669.html)

Here is a photo taken with the 18-55 IS:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2Foh_so_pretty_1_small_copy.jpg&hash=e688142726273b167e4fa15838a48566e9190f0c)

Here is a photo of Mt. Baker taken with the 18-55 IS:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FMT_Baker_taken_with_an_18_mm_lens_1_small_copy.jpg&hash=606c83b56505a62149128b340a9bc4954e00d0c1)

Of course then, if you are like me; you will want a 400 mm L series lens ;) :) :

http://www.adorama.com/CA40056AFU.html (http://www.adorama.com/CA40056AFU.html)

This is a photo series taken of Mt. Baker from the same place as the one above:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FLong_Distance_shot_of_Mt_Baker_3_taken_with_a_400_mm_lens_small_copy.jpg&hash=381667f1124508fae410ef8239e7a6728ac59f7a)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FLong_Distance_shot_of_Mt_Baker_2_taken_with_a_400_mm_lens_1_small_copy.jpg&hash=1fd70cf0aaa1e5ee3586629473d5eaf70de8bb16)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FLong_Distance_shot_of_Mt_Baker_taken_with_a_400_mm_lens_1_small_copy.jpg&hash=d9b4ee35356350c161c812083125f015c5daf7ca)

I love my 400 L! I can hand hold it for some awesome shots, even in a dark auditorium. :)
The following photo was with my 400 L hand held :

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FThe_Beauty_of_Flight_1_small_close_Crop_copy.jpg&hash=8bfe09a1b70c5af2b772d59060dc9ddc3ebdb190)

My suggestion is to buy a Camera Body and then buy The Highest Quality Lens you can afford!

Dick
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on November 12, 2010, 10:54:33 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on November 11, 2010, 08:11:31 PM
I bought a Nikon D60 package deal from Ritz camera. Has 2 Nikkor (?) lenses, carrying case, etc. Very nice camera $1100

They still sell D60's? :dunno:

I thought the D40 and D60 were out of production.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on November 12, 2010, 10:55:47 AM: For my :twocents:, my wife has owned a Canon a long time, but want's a Nikon for the VR capability. She has issue's with blur.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: gottatree on November 12, 2010, 01:15:07 PM: Wow, this is going to be harder than i thought. I have sat at my desk all day doing research. I think I'm more confused than when I started. This is not going to be something I just run out and buy today I found out. My secretary just asked me if I was going to do anything today. I thought i was leaning leaning towards the T2I, then I read a couple of negative reviews. I think if I buy a higher end canon or Nikon I'm going to be happy. This is almost like the Chevy and ford controversy i think.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on November 12, 2010, 02:29:13 PM: If you do go with Nikon, give the D3100 a try.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: grandpawrichard on November 12, 2010, 02:43:03 PM: gottatree,
Whatever DSLR Camera you try I am sure that you will be more than happy with it. It sounds like you have been doing your homework prior to dropping the dollars down. I do suggest that you go out and handle the cameras too before you buy.

When I was going to buy my first DSLR I planned on buying a Nikon. I went to a Good Camera store and played with each model of Nikons. I wasn't really happy with the feel of the Nikons and I told the Salesperson that. He gave me a Canon 30D to try. I immediately fell in love with the feel of the Canon and that is what I purchased.

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This is almost like the Chevy and ford controversy i think.
You could not have said a more True Statement my friend!

Good Luck with the new camera! Let us know what you got and start posting photos taken with it!

Dick
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: gottatree on November 12, 2010, 02:55:57 PM: Thanks, guys. I think i'm going to stop on the way home and see what I can find. I feel like a kid on christmas eve. I gotta have it now!!! :drool:
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 12, 2010, 03:03:23 PM: Quote from: Dmanmastertracker on November 12, 2010, 10:54:33 AM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on November 11, 2010, 08:11:31 PM
I bought a Nikon D60 package deal from Ritz camera. Has 2 Nikkor (?) lenses, carrying case, etc. Very nice camera $1100

They still sell D60's? :dunno:

I thought the D40 and D60 were out of production.

I don't know if they still are made or not. I bought mine 2 years ago. It's a very nice camera.
Title: Re: Time for a new Camera!!!
Post by: CastleRocker on November 12, 2010, 10:27:15 PM: I went through the exact same thing last spring. I ended up with a new Canon 50D. It came with the kit lens, which now belongs to my daughter. I picked up a 70-200 L f/2.8 IS off Craigslist for a real good price. (A guy that used to be on here a lot told me about the ad). I love this lens. I found a screaming deal on a 1.4 and a 2.0 teleconverters and against my better judgement, I bought them both just to try behind this lens. I love the whole setup! This 2.8 70-200 is fast enough, I can actually lose a stop or two in good light and still pull a decent shot off. Now I need a good L series wide angle. I bought a Tamron 18-200 for a walk around lens, and it does ok for what it is. It's a good, (but very far from great) piece of glass. It serves a purpose for me when I can only bring one lens.

For me anyway, the learning curve has been rather steep. I shot a lot of 35mm 20 years ago, so I understand the basics. This digital stuff is absolutely amazing though! I am impressed with what I can "save" with just the software that came bundled with the camera.

I've learned a lot just reading this (and the "other") forum and pm'ing the guys on here. I'm still learning. One of these days I might actually have a photo worth posting.