If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
I have been looking at digital cameras and have narrowed it down to 3.
I want to upgrade to a more "professional" camera. It is so hard to decide! I would like something that I could take great pictures of my grandchildren, indoors and outdoors and also landscape photos. Do all these cameras have interchangeable lenses and also have filters available? The ones I have narrowed it down to: Canon EOS 350D/Digital Rebel XT Nikon Coolpix 8700 Nikon Coolpix 8400 I would appreciate everyone's comments! Karen |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
Benwa wrote:
Don't forget Minolta ,Pentax and Olympus.They also make lower end dslr cameras worth consideration! Only if you have their respective lenses. I'm sure she wants to spend her money wisely. Greg "G.T." wrote in message ... wrote: I have been looking at digital cameras and have narrowed it down to 3. I want to upgrade to a more "professional" camera. It is so hard to decide! I would like something that I could take great pictures of my grandchildren, indoors and outdoors and also landscape photos. Do all these cameras have interchangeable lenses and also have filters available? The ones I have narrowed it down to: Canon EOS 350D/Digital Rebel XT Nikon Coolpix 8700 Nikon Coolpix 8400 Since you know the model names it seems you could quickly and easily see that the Coolpixes do not have interchangeable lenses. You should be looking at the Digital Rebel, Rebel XT, Nikon D50, or Nikon D70s. I prefer the Rebel XT but since it doesn't sound like you have any lenses you've got a fresh start and need to do a feature comparison. Either way, for me it would be the Rebel XT or the D70s. -- "Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late The battles we fought were long and hard Just not to be consumed by rock and roll" - The Mekons |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
You could also buy a lightly used 20D for about the same price or maybe
a little more than the Rebel. Check out http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/10 for used equipment from extremely reputable sellers. If you need help on lenses let me (us) know. Brian |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
I didn't see anything that says they own ANY lenses! What makes you think
they own a Canon or a Nikon? The Minolta and Pentax take lenses from their film cameras.I own a Canon 20D,Nikon D70 and a Nikon D200, but I do own Pentax and Minolta film slrs also! As a matter of fact, you even reference the lens sitsuation.You say since she doesn't own ANY lenses! The Minolta has built in "anti-shake". To get that on a Canon you have to buy lenses at $1000 per pop! "G.T." wrote in message ... Benwa wrote: Don't forget Minolta ,Pentax and Olympus.They also make lower end dslr cameras worth consideration! Only if you have their respective lenses. I'm sure she wants to spend her money wisely. Greg "G.T." wrote in message ... wrote: I have been looking at digital cameras and have narrowed it down to 3. I want to upgrade to a more "professional" camera. It is so hard to decide! I would like something that I could take great pictures of my grandchildren, indoors and outdoors and also landscape photos. Do all these cameras have interchangeable lenses and also have filters available? The ones I have narrowed it down to: Canon EOS 350D/Digital Rebel XT Nikon Coolpix 8700 Nikon Coolpix 8400 Since you know the model names it seems you could quickly and easily see that the Coolpixes do not have interchangeable lenses. You should be looking at the Digital Rebel, Rebel XT, Nikon D50, or Nikon D70s. I prefer the Rebel XT but since it doesn't sound like you have any lenses you've got a fresh start and need to do a feature comparison. Either way, for me it would be the Rebel XT or the D70s. -- "Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late The battles we fought were long and hard Just not to be consumed by rock and roll" - The Mekons |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:39:06 GMT, John A. Stovall
wrote: Go learn more about them and get back to us. Go to http://www.dpreview.com to compare specifications, exam reviews and read user comments. Jack |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
Benwa wrote:
I didn't see anything that says they own ANY lenses! What makes you think they own a Canon or a Nikon? There just has to be a correlation between top-posting and poor reading comprehension. I'll spell it out a little clearer for you. Since she appears to not have any lenses she should she spend her money wisely and at this price level buy a Canon or Nikon. Greg "G.T." wrote in message ... Benwa wrote: Don't forget Minolta ,Pentax and Olympus.They also make lower end dslr cameras worth consideration! Only if you have their respective lenses. I'm sure she wants to spend her money wisely. Greg "G.T." wrote in message ... wrote: I have been looking at digital cameras and have narrowed it down to 3. I want to upgrade to a more "professional" camera. It is so hard to decide! I would like something that I could take great pictures of my grandchildren, indoors and outdoors and also landscape photos. Do all these cameras have interchangeable lenses and also have filters available? The ones I have narrowed it down to: Canon EOS 350D/Digital Rebel XT Nikon Coolpix 8700 Nikon Coolpix 8400 Since you know the model names it seems you could quickly and easily see that the Coolpixes do not have interchangeable lenses. You should be looking at the Digital Rebel, Rebel XT, Nikon D50, or Nikon D70s. I prefer the Rebel XT but since it doesn't sound like you have any lenses you've got a fresh start and need to do a feature comparison. Either way, for me it would be the Rebel XT or the D70s. -- "Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late The battles we fought were long and hard Just not to be consumed by rock and roll" - The Mekons |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Help needed with which digital camera to buy!
"Jack Dale" wrote in message ... On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:39:06 GMT, John A. Stovall wrote: Go learn more about them and get back to us. Go to http://www.dpreview.com to compare specifications, exam reviews and read user comments. Jack Those who are considering a DSLR for "snapshots" should consider the higher maintenance of DSLRs. If you change lens anywhere but a "clean room" you will have to learn to clean the filter that covers the sensor or periodically shell out $75 or more to have it cleaned. I find it easy to clean the filter using Eclipse fluid and Pecpads, but many people find it to be more of a challenge than they want. Ron |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Olympus Digital camera product review | [email protected] | Digital Photography | 12 | December 9th 05 01:00 PM |
User Report: Canon SD30 digital camera | David Arnstein | Digital Photography | 1 | December 2nd 05 04:08 AM |
Digital camera foiling technology | RichA | Digital SLR Cameras | 7 | September 21st 05 08:50 PM |
Buying a Digital Camera!!!!!!!! .......Needed an opinion???? | shiv adapa | Digital Photo Equipment For Sale | 4 | November 16th 03 02:10 AM |
FA: Canon PowerShot A10 Digital Camera excellent condition | Jorielle | Digital Photo Equipment For Sale | 0 | September 14th 03 10:54 PM |