wainism said:if u r looking only at features of a cam.. go for D70, cos it has "newer" technology
BUT
when u commit to a DSLR system. u r thinking more of its lenses, flash... etc. cos bodies will just come and go
One of the more admirable things Nikon has put into the D70 is the PASM modes, AUTO mode and the portrait/night/landscape/macro mode. These controls are actually widely found on DCs, Nikon has migrated them over to the D70 for DC users to move forward and when they are more confident, they can proceed to the AUTO and PASM modes. Quite applaudable IMHO.Zeckson Chow said:If you don't mind me saying, if you are a newbie to cameras, I would suggest you to get a point-and-shoot camera to start things off. Get a moderate one that costs around S$400 to S$650. Play with the camera and understand all the camera terms and jargons.
Once you are familiar with all the basic functions and basic photography skills, then you can think of getting a good point-and-shoot camera. With this good camera, you can try experimenting with different types of shooting and grasp a deeper understanding of photography.
Once you are ready, switch to digital single lens reflex systems. This is where your options become endless. You can wonderful things with DSLR but that also means your pocket will blow a big hole because you will be looking at separate things and not everything together.
In point-and-shoot cameras, you buy everything as a whole. In DSLR, you buy things separately (the body, the lenses, the flashes, etc) and each item costs.
If you are into serious photography, in the end and eventually you will end up with a DSLR but if you are fascinated with the art and just wanna try on taking snaps, start off with a decent moderate point-and-shoot.
Not necessary, if comparing flash system, there's the CLS for the D2H/D2X/D70.Dogfish said:So Canon has a better range?
Zeckson Chow said:If you don't mind me saying, if you are a newbie to cameras, I would suggest you to get a point-and-shoot camera to start things off. Get a moderate one that costs around S$400 to S$650. Play with the camera and understand all the camera terms and jargons.
Once you are familiar with all the basic functions and basic photography skills, then you can think of getting a good point-and-shoot camera. With this good camera, you can try experimenting with different types of shooting and grasp a deeper understanding of photography.
Once you are ready, switch to digital single lens reflex systems. This is where your options become endless. You can wonderful things with DSLR but that also means your pocket will blow a big hole because you will be looking at separate things and not everything together.
In point-and-shoot cameras, you buy everything as a whole. In DSLR, you buy things separately (the body, the lenses, the flashes, etc) and each item costs.
If you are into serious photography, in the end and eventually you will end up with a DSLR but if you are fascinated with the art and just wanna try on taking snaps, start off with a decent moderate point-and-shoot.
espn said:Comparing glasses, Nikon has the 10.5DX f/2.8, 12-24DX f/4, 17-55DX f/2.8 glasses which can be used across ALL DSLRs. One note to the above 3 glasses are the constant single f-stop which promises good quality throughout the range comparable to primes.
Dogfish said:So if i decide to change to a canon body at a later stage, i can still use these lens??
I actually tried my friends D70 before, but i found that the auto focus was a little bit too far for my thumb and i had to stretch to reach it.
Why dun u go to the respective brand forum to check out wat's happening there and decide wat system of DSLR or a "pt and shoot" for yr current needs?Dogfish said:I'm looking to get a DSLR, but i'm not too sure whether to choose Canon 300D or the Nikon D70. Any tips? Thanks
Dogfish said:I'm looking to get a DSLR, but i'm not too sure whether to choose Canon 300D or the Nikon D70. Any tips? Thanks
Dogfish said:I'm looking to get a DSLR, but i'm not too sure whether to choose Canon 300D or the Nikon D70. Any tips? Thanks