Author Topic: Looking for digital SLR Camera (Read 13746 times)

U-no-me! · « **Reply #60 on:** March 12, 2013, 12:49:07 PM »

Quote from: RJ898 on March 12, 2013, 10:43:22 AM

The T4i is $650 with a lens, the D90 is $800 with no lens. I'm looking more for video then photo so I'll probably end up buying canon. I wish there was something affordable that took a compact flash card though, those micro SD cards get hot very quickly.

I found the T4i for $560

RJ898 · « **Reply #61 on:** March 12, 2013, 01:31:08 PM »

Quote from: U-no-me! on March 12, 2013, 12:49:07 PM

I found the T4i for $560

Where? Is it still available? is there any kind of CS to speak of?

rots5 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:01:20 PM »

Quote from: U-no-me! on March 12, 2013, 12:49:07 PM

I found the T4i for $560

here

code:GET20CE

$560

meshugener · « **Reply #63 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:13:44 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 12:32:46 PM

i am very lost! Why a canon over a nikon?!? Someone pls explain!

Because

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 12:35:08 PM

i had a t3

And not a T3i.

RJ898 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:14:11 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 12:32:46 PM

i am very lost! Why a canon over a nikon?!? Someone pls explain!

And i paid 630 (give or take 20$) for my camera - nikon d5200+18-105mm lens.

how did you get that price for a $1200 camera?

rots5 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:25:52 PM »

Quote from: RJ898 on March 12, 2013, 02:14:11 PM

how did you get that price for a $1200 camera?

i just looked again i have a d5100 sorry

bought the body from b& for 450 (or something like that)
and bought the lens from somewheres for 200

best thing i ever did, if your somewhat a camera person and want more zoom (not telephoto) then it was so worth it then the kit lens or if you want more portraits with shaded backgrounds go for the 50mm

RJ898 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:26:41 PM »

I'm a video person. That's what I'm looking for.

rots5 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:28:22 PM »

Quote from: RJ898 on March 12, 2013, 02:26:41 PM

I'm a video person. That's what I'm looking for.

then get a vid cam not a slr!

ChAiM'l · « **Reply #68 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:42:51 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 02:25:52 PM

i just looked again i have a d5100 sorry

That makes more sense.

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 02:25:52 PM

if you want more portraits with shaded backgrounds go for the 50mm

You probably mean the 35mm, which is the DX equivalent of the 50mm prime.

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 02:28:22 PM

then get a vid cam not a slr!

+1. If it is primarily for video, and you are not very familiar with customizing settings on an SLR, you should definitely go with a camcorder.

RJ898 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:46:00 PM »

According to just about everyone who knows anything, unless you are prepared to spend 10k+ on a camcorder, you are much better off with a DSLR.

Ergel · « **Reply #70 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:47:48 PM »

I know nothing absolutely nothing about photography.
Interested in paying around with an slr. how would you recommend I start?

ChAiM'l · « **Reply #71 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on March 12, 2013, 02:47:48 PM

I know nothing absolutely nothing about photography.
Interested in paying around with an slr. how would you recommend I start?

Do you have one that you could try out before you buy? Just take pictures of family members, at your local park, or on the street. You get a feel for it that way.

This book is a great resource for beginners to understand the basic concepts.

ChAiM'l · « **Reply #72 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:56:05 PM »

Quote from: RJ898 on March 12, 2013, 02:46:00 PM

According to just about everyone who knows anything, unless you are prepared to spend 10k+ on a camcorder, you are much better off with a DSLR.

That is true if you want to film professionally. If you are looking to do videos of family trips, parties, graduations etc., you will find yourself too busy focusing and playing with settings, whereas with a camcorder you press record and stop, and that's all there is to it.

MLM · « **Reply #73 on:** March 12, 2013, 05:56:05 PM »

I saw this T3 on amazon is it a good deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-Camera-Imaging/dp/B004W8EYQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363125206&sr=8-1&keywords=rebel+t5

rots5 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 12, 2013, 05:56:53 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on March 12, 2013, 12:35:08 PM

i had a t3 and thank god some sucker in eBay bought it off me for 375. It was the worst slr! I would stay away from the rebel series in my opinion being i had one.

Bought my camera around 6 months ago

sky121 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 12, 2013, 06:08:57 PM »

Quote from: MLM on March 12, 2013, 05:56:05 PM

I saw this T3 on amazon is it a good deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-Camera-Imaging/dp/B004W8EYQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363125206&sr=8-1&keywords=rebel+t5

Body only

sky121 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 12, 2013, 06:10:32 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on March 12, 2013, 02:47:48 PM

I know nothing absolutely nothing about photography.
Interested in paying around with an slr. how would you recommend I start?

Buy one you're potentionally interested in that has no restocking fee and good return policy. (Walmart? Amazon?) And play with it.

Ergel · « **Reply #77 on:** March 12, 2013, 06:51:30 PM »

My question is, what should I potentially be interested in

sky121 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 12, 2013, 07:03:54 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on March 12, 2013, 06:51:30 PM

My question is, what should I potentially be interested in

IMO any entry level SLR from Canon or Nikon. I'm more of a Canon fan but that's just me.

rots5 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 12, 2013, 07:05:28 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on March 12, 2013, 07:03:54 PM

IMO any entry level SLR from Canon or Nikon. I'm more of a Canon fan but that's just me.

and me.. i personally think nikon is more user friendly