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I AM GETTING MY FIRST D SLR AND IN NEED OF suggestions!MY OPTIONS AND PRICE(IF YOU KNOW BETTER PRICE PLEASE TELL ME :) ):
Nikon D40X 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens-$634
Canon Digital Rebel XT 8-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm lens$556
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera 18-55mm lens-$745
Canon Digital Rebel XT 8-Megapixel Digital SLR EF-S 18-55mm lens-$535
Olympus Evolt E-410 10-Megapixel Digital SLR 14-42mm lens - $580
Olympus Evolt E-410 10-Megapixel Digital SLR 14-42mm & 40-150mm lenses-$617
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR 18-55mm lens-$750
THANK YOU!!!!
Answer
When you begin to contemplate an SLR it is not the price that is the critical deciding factor. With an SLR, the minute you purchase an accessory, an extra lens, a flash, anything, you are embarking on a marriage that will last for a very long time. The critical thing to consider is whether the maker has the range of accessories that you will ever need to meet your photographic aspirations. If the maker lacks some things that you feel you may need and buy some day, that's not the brand for you.
In this sense I think you've chosen wisely, both Canon and Nikon can represent a happy marriage for the longer term. However there are significant differences between these makers too.
Each tends to design their cameras differently so one brand might feel better in your hand than the other. For me that's the Nikon, it's a bit bigger than the Canons and I find the key controls slip comfortably under each finger making the camera a joy to use. However, there are people who say the same about Canon too, it depends on your hands and what kind of work you do. So in the end you have to physically hold each model to determine which you prefer.
The other difference is historical. Nikon tends to be more conservative and slower to innovate but in return when a new model of something does come out it's incredible both in quality and functionality. Canon innovates faster so in any given moment they seem to have more solutions than Nikon, but by rushing things to market they end up selling things that aren't really fully debugged and working. Their new stuff works well to be sure, but if you wait a few months or a year, Nikon's version ends up a hell of a lot better.
Nikon also tends to stay away from wizbang stuff. Canon often builds in features which seem just wonderful to the novice photographer but in fact they are features that you'll never use since there are better ways to achieve the same end. Still though, it sells a lot of cameras since people are taken in by features even when the features have no value. Nikon doesn't build in stuff that you don't need, they put their resources into making sure that what you do need is functional and effective.
Nikon tends to better protect your investment. Canon has a history of obsoleting lenses and other accessories when staying compatible is no longer convenient for the design of a new camera model. Nikon protects your investment by designing its new models to remain compatible with its older technologies. That means you can be sure that any model you buy in the future will always work with the things you already own.
At the consumer level Canon also tends to go on the cheap and tries to build sexy looking bodies. But that means you've got something you better not drop for fear it will break and it means you don't always have the controls you need to work effectively. Nikon doesn't build sexy cheap bodies, theirs tend to be robust and more traditional, most people will tell you they feel better in the hand too.
The only comment between the two bodies you're considering that I would make is to caution you that the entry level Canon does not have a spot meter. That could affect you seriously if you plan to do a lot of macro work or if you plan on doing critical exposures. The other difference is that the Nikon has two control dials to only one on the Canon. That means that on the Canon you press more buttons to achieve a setting than you would on the Nikon. Neither of these differences however are show stoppers depending on what it is you plan to photograph. Hold each model and make a decision on the basis of how it feels to you.
One final bit of advice too, the lens you are suggesting is ok, it gets you a reasonable range. I started with an 18mm - 70mm and a 70mm - 300mm and between those two I was able to address most of my needs. However a year after I started using those I got myself a Nikon 18mm - 200mm. The problem with digital photography is that you don't want to constantly be changing lenses because every time you do, you're running the risk of getting dust on your sensor. I find the 18mm - 200mm lens has become my primary lens now. There are many times when I'll be in the field all day and never use another. I have specialized lenses too for specific subjects but they are used rarely in comparison to that one. So give some thought to this lens too. And you can have it for the Canon too if that's your choice of camera. Sigma and Tamron make a similar lens that fits on the Canon bodies. Just be aware that the Tamron one does not have an image stabilizer.
Oh yes, and what do I use? I used a Canon professional film SLR for thirty years but when I went digital I went with Nikon. I use a Nikon D200. Canon did however get a bit of business from me, I also use a Canon Powershot G7 as my point and shoot camera when I need something that fits in my pocket instead of carrying around a thirty five pound knapsack of gear. Canon builds super P&S cameras I think, but when it comes to SLRs Nikon wins hands down. And thatâs not only my personal opinion. Anytime Iâve been to an event that involves professional photographers, I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of Canon SLRs I will see and I will have fingers left over, while at the same time I donât have enough fingers and toes to count the number of Nikon SLRs that I will see in use.
My personal recommendation about your list? I'd go for the Nikon D40x with either the lens you list or the one I'm recommending. That will lead to a happy marriage for years to come. But then in the end it's still your choice. Good Luck!
I hope this helps a little.
When you begin to contemplate an SLR it is not the price that is the critical deciding factor. With an SLR, the minute you purchase an accessory, an extra lens, a flash, anything, you are embarking on a marriage that will last for a very long time. The critical thing to consider is whether the maker has the range of accessories that you will ever need to meet your photographic aspirations. If the maker lacks some things that you feel you may need and buy some day, that's not the brand for you.
In this sense I think you've chosen wisely, both Canon and Nikon can represent a happy marriage for the longer term. However there are significant differences between these makers too.
Each tends to design their cameras differently so one brand might feel better in your hand than the other. For me that's the Nikon, it's a bit bigger than the Canons and I find the key controls slip comfortably under each finger making the camera a joy to use. However, there are people who say the same about Canon too, it depends on your hands and what kind of work you do. So in the end you have to physically hold each model to determine which you prefer.
The other difference is historical. Nikon tends to be more conservative and slower to innovate but in return when a new model of something does come out it's incredible both in quality and functionality. Canon innovates faster so in any given moment they seem to have more solutions than Nikon, but by rushing things to market they end up selling things that aren't really fully debugged and working. Their new stuff works well to be sure, but if you wait a few months or a year, Nikon's version ends up a hell of a lot better.
Nikon also tends to stay away from wizbang stuff. Canon often builds in features which seem just wonderful to the novice photographer but in fact they are features that you'll never use since there are better ways to achieve the same end. Still though, it sells a lot of cameras since people are taken in by features even when the features have no value. Nikon doesn't build in stuff that you don't need, they put their resources into making sure that what you do need is functional and effective.
Nikon tends to better protect your investment. Canon has a history of obsoleting lenses and other accessories when staying compatible is no longer convenient for the design of a new camera model. Nikon protects your investment by designing its new models to remain compatible with its older technologies. That means you can be sure that any model you buy in the future will always work with the things you already own.
At the consumer level Canon also tends to go on the cheap and tries to build sexy looking bodies. But that means you've got something you better not drop for fear it will break and it means you don't always have the controls you need to work effectively. Nikon doesn't build sexy cheap bodies, theirs tend to be robust and more traditional, most people will tell you they feel better in the hand too.
The only comment between the two bodies you're considering that I would make is to caution you that the entry level Canon does not have a spot meter. That could affect you seriously if you plan to do a lot of macro work or if you plan on doing critical exposures. The other difference is that the Nikon has two control dials to only one on the Canon. That means that on the Canon you press more buttons to achieve a setting than you would on the Nikon. Neither of these differences however are show stoppers depending on what it is you plan to photograph. Hold each model and make a decision on the basis of how it feels to you.
One final bit of advice too, the lens you are suggesting is ok, it gets you a reasonable range. I started with an 18mm - 70mm and a 70mm - 300mm and between those two I was able to address most of my needs. However a year after I started using those I got myself a Nikon 18mm - 200mm. The problem with digital photography is that you don't want to constantly be changing lenses because every time you do, you're running the risk of getting dust on your sensor. I find the 18mm - 200mm lens has become my primary lens now. There are many times when I'll be in the field all day and never use another. I have specialized lenses too for specific subjects but they are used rarely in comparison to that one. So give some thought to this lens too. And you can have it for the Canon too if that's your choice of camera. Sigma and Tamron make a similar lens that fits on the Canon bodies. Just be aware that the Tamron one does not have an image stabilizer.
Oh yes, and what do I use? I used a Canon professional film SLR for thirty years but when I went digital I went with Nikon. I use a Nikon D200. Canon did however get a bit of business from me, I also use a Canon Powershot G7 as my point and shoot camera when I need something that fits in my pocket instead of carrying around a thirty five pound knapsack of gear. Canon builds super P&S cameras I think, but when it comes to SLRs Nikon wins hands down. And thatâs not only my personal opinion. Anytime Iâve been to an event that involves professional photographers, I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of Canon SLRs I will see and I will have fingers left over, while at the same time I donât have enough fingers and toes to count the number of Nikon SLRs that I will see in use.
My personal recommendation about your list? I'd go for the Nikon D40x with either the lens you list or the one I'm recommending. That will lead to a happy marriage for years to come. But then in the end it's still your choice. Good Luck!
I hope this helps a little.
digital cameras?
icycrissy2
i am looking to update my digital camera. i want one that has a Carl Zeiss lens, under $300-$350 of price and is 8 megapixels and up. one of my choices is the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T200, 8.1 megapixels..it has the touch screen LCD and such. i was wondering if anyone else knows what cameras maybe by Canon could offer the Carl Zeiss lens for a digital camera. also suggestions about camera models are accepted as i am confused on what to get and when.
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You might want to drop the Carl Zeiss requirement as you'll most likely end-up with a Sony digital camera, which, like what the other answerer said, costs a lot more.
Canon, Panasonic, and Casio are very good and dependable digicam models. Panasonic, from the Nov 2007 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, makes the least repair-prone cameras. And they also offer Leica lenses with wide angle of 28mm.
Canon is a good camera maker per se, be it SLRs, or point-and-shoot, you can't go wrong when them. Casio cameras have innovative features like voice recorder, photo-id/passport photo maker, document maker, etc. All these brands use the more popular (and much less expensive) SD cards.
Other manufacturers like Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Pentax, Samsung, etc, have shortcomings either in picture quality/features, or media (e.g., xD cards). Nikon's compacts are not rated as high as their SLRs.
Also, please note that, unless you print large photos all the time, the megapixels really do not matter. 7MP should be decent enough for occasional blow-ups. You might also want to take into account that more large photos in your computer's hard disk means more space requirement.
Sony's touch screen feature is nice but will probably leave you with a screen full of finger marks all the time. So you have to make sure you bring along a wiping cloth so you can see the screen during bright daylight.
Bottomline, try out the other brands before commiting to a Sony.
Also check websites like dpreview.com for more info on the latest.
You might want to drop the Carl Zeiss requirement as you'll most likely end-up with a Sony digital camera, which, like what the other answerer said, costs a lot more.
Canon, Panasonic, and Casio are very good and dependable digicam models. Panasonic, from the Nov 2007 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, makes the least repair-prone cameras. And they also offer Leica lenses with wide angle of 28mm.
Canon is a good camera maker per se, be it SLRs, or point-and-shoot, you can't go wrong when them. Casio cameras have innovative features like voice recorder, photo-id/passport photo maker, document maker, etc. All these brands use the more popular (and much less expensive) SD cards.
Other manufacturers like Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Pentax, Samsung, etc, have shortcomings either in picture quality/features, or media (e.g., xD cards). Nikon's compacts are not rated as high as their SLRs.
Also, please note that, unless you print large photos all the time, the megapixels really do not matter. 7MP should be decent enough for occasional blow-ups. You might also want to take into account that more large photos in your computer's hard disk means more space requirement.
Sony's touch screen feature is nice but will probably leave you with a screen full of finger marks all the time. So you have to make sure you bring along a wiping cloth so you can see the screen during bright daylight.
Bottomline, try out the other brands before commiting to a Sony.
Also check websites like dpreview.com for more info on the latest.
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