candycaine
Senior Member
Haha sorry, cause initially D7000 was my choice too. But yeah, I think I got to research more on what are my NEEDS first. Thanks!
No worries, but do take your time! A DSLR system is not cheap.
[HELP!] What do you look for in a DSLR? [HELP!]
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No worries, but do take your time! A DSLR system is not cheap.
K S Kong
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Please do not underestimate the D70 and 6Mp you can take some time to look at this photo by D70:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Nikon+D70&w=all&m=&s=int&mt=&referer_searched=
Remember good skill is the most important, equipment is secondary.
Quality of DSLRs these days is very high- even on the lowest priced ones. I would start at looking at the most recent cameras which fit your budget. Then find a store you can go and handle them at. There are different sizes, shapes, and weights. See what feels good in your hands. Features between Canon and Nikon will be pretty similar at close price points so it will boil down to personal preference on what feels most comfortable. These days, how many megapixels a camera has is pretty irrelevant for DSLRs. The D70 is a fine camera but it is several years older now (it was released in 2004) and technology has improved.
flintflameinferno
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it depends on the photographer, not the camera and lens...
spheredome
New Member
Here is some practical point.
1) Buy a camera that you can most afford.
2) Buy a camera that you will use and willing to carry around. You know yourself best. Many people buy a shirt or bag, wear once and never again.
3) If it is a family camera, buy one that "the family" will use. Not one that require heavy skill to use. Not every 4 years old kid will handles a 200mm lens, else everyone will be billionaire.
4) A good lens may well is better to have than many cheaper soft lens. Bec you ended buying a lens that you don't want to use.
5) Don't think of this camera as the last thing you ever will buy in entire life. Less you will stress on your choice.
6) Don't buy every accessories now, this is 2010, you can buy anything anytime.
7) Majority of the people don't know the difference in image quality bec it is the picture and presentation that counts. More people will view and read about the Philips Advertisment bear lousy picture than any best image posted here in a day. Beside 640x480 it too tiny to spot anything.
8) There is no diff between Nikon or Canon. It is just your liking. E.g I don't like Nikon because of the ultraman design, simple as that for me.
9) Get a simple post editing tool, need not be Photoshop. Simple encourages learning.
10) Don't worry about megapixel because you cannot get a brand new 8MP dSLR from Best denki anymore. In other words, the technology are matured.
11) Don't be too concern over when you buy a product slight higher price than others, that's because they are expert shoppers, aka people with lots of free time. With time and contact, you can do that too.
1) Buy a camera that you can most afford.
2) Buy a camera that you will use and willing to carry around. You know yourself best. Many people buy a shirt or bag, wear once and never again.
3) If it is a family camera, buy one that "the family" will use. Not one that require heavy skill to use. Not every 4 years old kid will handles a 200mm lens, else everyone will be billionaire.
4) A good lens may well is better to have than many cheaper soft lens. Bec you ended buying a lens that you don't want to use.
5) Don't think of this camera as the last thing you ever will buy in entire life. Less you will stress on your choice.
6) Don't buy every accessories now, this is 2010, you can buy anything anytime.
7) Majority of the people don't know the difference in image quality bec it is the picture and presentation that counts. More people will view and read about the Philips Advertisment bear lousy picture than any best image posted here in a day. Beside 640x480 it too tiny to spot anything.
8) There is no diff between Nikon or Canon. It is just your liking. E.g I don't like Nikon because of the ultraman design, simple as that for me.
9) Get a simple post editing tool, need not be Photoshop. Simple encourages learning.
10) Don't worry about megapixel because you cannot get a brand new 8MP dSLR from Best denki anymore. In other words, the technology are matured.
11) Don't be too concern over when you buy a product slight higher price than others, that's because they are expert shoppers, aka people with lots of free time. With time and contact, you can do that too.
pyaar madison
New Member
hi everyone! this thread would be a great help for me.im a newbie too and will be purchasing my first DSLR by this week..im glad i was able to read this thread..thank you guys for being supportive to newbies at CS..
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