Digital cameras: First good low budget DSLR?
Are u referring to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
by webner - 8/9/08 4:53 AM In reply to: yes and no by kalel33You seems to refer to Lumix LX3. The description from Panasonic looks impressive:
One of the new features is a large, newly developed, ultra-sensitive CCD. And rather than simply maximizing the pixel count, the DMC-LX3 makes generous use of its 10.1 megapixels in this 1/1.63-inch CCD. Each pixel is around 45% larger than those in ordinary 10-megapixel cameras.* This boosts both sensitivity and saturation by around 40% each compared to standard models. Its predecessor, the DMC-LX2, also featured a large, 1/1.65-inch CCD, but in comparison, the LX3 offers around 20% greater sensitivity and around 15% higher saturation performance than even the LX2 by maximizing the size of the photodiode in each photo cell, minimize noise generation in the LX3, resulting in a 1.5 dB increase in the S/N ratio compared with the LX2.
First low budget DSLR Olympus
by scotpeden - 8/1/08 7:00 PM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312I started with the Olympus E-500 but bought the E-330 body shortly afterwards, mostly for the live view. Many on the Olympus groups I am on, are getting spectacular results with the E-510 with Image stabilization.
Oly's basic kit lenses are the same grade as most camera manufacturer's high grade (or middle grade). All Olympus E-Series lens will work on all Olympus cameras, so upgrading doesn't mean not being able to take your lenses with you. So a Low end camera, can use the high end lenses, and the high end camera body can use all the E-Series DSLR lenses too.
Nikon d40x now called d60
by harpartaps - 8/2/08 5:38 AM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312hi!,
I Have been using a d40x for more than a year now and highly recommend this camera as Nikon produces some of the best lenses and image matrix processor is amazing. Color precision is out of this world.
I have 2 4 gig cards and they have always been more than enough for the amount of pictures i take.
I also recommend buying a speedlight as its a must for a SLR camera... SB200 or Sb 300 by nikon will be a gr8 buy.
I bought the camera with two lenses and both of them are VR(vibration Reduction lenses)
the whole package with 2 lenses and speed light should not cost more then 1000 or 1200 bucks... and it will take some of the most precious images you will cherish for the rest of your life. I also recommend buying a UV and Polarized filter for day shots...
I have friends who have bought cheaper DSLRs and thet pretty much all agree that nikon is the way to go....
hope this helps...
-Harry
Budget DSLR
by Jodz - 8/2/08 7:05 AM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312Go with your cousins used DSLR set up, you can't loose. This camera was my first DSLR (upgraded to a D300 last year) and I still use it as a backup. So why is this the best option:
1. If this is your first DSLR, you aren't sure what is important to YOU (not necessarily everybody else). Get a manual and learn how to use it. This knowledge will transfer to what ever camera you upgrade to later. When you have used the camera for about a year you will know what you want and can make a knowledgable choice.
2. The most important decision in buying a DSLR are the lenses available for the camera. Both NIKON and Canon offer excellent an excellent lens array but be aware that NIKON equipment is generally a little more expensive than Canon 'equivalents' (people argue forever about 'equivalents').
3. This is the best possible deal you could ever get and if he/she has upgraded to another camera you will have someone to talk to about your own future decisions as to camera equipment.
4. Remember - the camera is only a tool - the photographer is the creator.
j.
Get something less
by mwooge - 8/2/08 8:21 AM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312> I am a student and i would like to have a good cheap budget DSLR.
My opinion is that if you have to ask, then maybe you don't need a DSLR. Instead get a good, mid-range or better point-and-shoot.
I already got a point and shoot.
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 9:28 AM In reply to: Get something less by mwoogeI already got a point and shoot camera and already used it to the most of its limit. Thats why i want to move onto the dSLR world because there is more control and option over the camera. More creativity to your art and make it the way you want it to. Plus point and shoot images are digitalize when you take the picture (therefore the image is not the same as the way you seen it in the viewfinder).
Canon 40D
by Snipe - 8/2/08 11:27 AM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312If your changing lenses all the time, you will need to think about sensor cleaning. The Canon 40D has it built in automatic. I don't know if the Nikons have this, but it is an important feature.
Buy the cheapest one you can find and after your into it for a while, you will pick up on the features that best suit your needs. Then go buy the right camera.
Low budget DSLR
by nessonva - 8/2/08 4:28 PM In reply to: First good low budget DSLR? by crazyperson312May I suggest that you go to Ken Rockwell's site before you make a decision on a low budget camera. He seems to lean towards NIKON in the low budget area, but he has a lot of experience in photography and some of his comments are very entertaining. One thing I might mention that is important to me is how the camera sets in you hands. Some of your budget DSLRs are smaller than the more expensive DSLRs. If you like the larger cameras you may have to spend more for them. Anyway good luck with the purchase if you haven't already made it.
Yeah been there
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 5:03 PM In reply to: Low budget DSLR by nessonvaYeah iv been there, he was the one that got me confused was the d40 better or the d60 better lol... If what he says is true i would go for the D40 but the problem is that, it doesnt have that proxity detector (witch i find is relly helpful at night time when your using the view finder and you take your picture your lcd screens just light up (i know you can set the lcd to off but i like it on), witch annoyed me very much when i took some firework pics you can check them out at this website if you want http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/af6ee1da26471426ae63aaa8a74f7b17/ please tell me what you think about them! ).
Forgot to add this!
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 5:05 PM In reply to: Yeah been there by crazyperson312I took those pics without a tripod or a remote i just used my hands.
not knocking them, but
by kalel33 - 8/2/08 5:11 PM In reply to: Forgot to add this! by crazyperson312definitely use a tripod next time.
I wish
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 5:16 PM In reply to: not knocking them, but by kalel33Yeah i wish i had an tripod and remote sorry i forgot to add this to the other post again (ugh always forget to add these tiny infos)!
Yeah he didnt bring his tripod and remote for the camera when you came to visit, he just left it at home.
Spelling mistake.
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 5:18 PM In reply to: I wish by crazyperson312Sorry made a spelling mistake i meant "he".
*Yeah he didnt bring his tripod and remote for the camera when he came to visit, he just left it at home.*
Also does CNet have like a edit function for posts? So that way i dont have to spam it crazy like this lol...
nope
by kalel33 - 8/2/08 5:26 PM In reply to: Spelling mistake. by crazyperson312I've had to add "error" postings many times. It's the one thing I wish they would change.
100% agreed
by crazyperson312 - 8/2/08 5:32 PM In reply to: nope by kalel33I agree with you 100%! It is very annoying i find without the edit function because i always have to edit a post i made earlier because it was ethere i wasnt focusing on what i was typing or wasnt paying attention and always make a mistake.
Just like later i realized i actually did add the "I dont have a tripod and remote" but i made another post saying the same thing......
Hopefully cnet changes that.
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