what is your choice of slr camera

thispecialk · 07-22-2009, 12:54 PM

that camera must be really old like ancient hehe. this coming saturday i will buy my camera and laptop hopefully i make a decision by then. now 3 days to think d90(900) d5000(650) nikons or 500d/t1i(650) canon

HKYStormFront · 07-22-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I will challenge any of these Canon boys to a bargain lens duel. My f1.8 50mm versus whatever you got in the price range.

the canon 50 f/1.8 is $99: Canon | Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens | 2514A002 | B&H

the nikkor 50 f/1.8 is $129: Nikon | Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens | 2137 | B&H

as i said earlier, nikon glass is usually a little bit more expensive for the comparable thing in canon but i will say that from what i've seen, nikon glass is better on the low end (such as these thrifty fifty's) than canon's stuff, but L-glass makes up for it

bboypuertoroc · 07-22-2009, 02:54 PM

I'm looking at picking up my first DSLR in about a week or so... I'd like to go with the Canon XSi but the wife is limiting me money-wise.

How is the Rebel XS in your guy's opinion? It's more in the range of what she's letting me spend. I checked out the Nikon D40 (or 40D, can't remember) but didn't like the fact that it doesn't come with auto focus (and I don't have the money right now to buy another lens).

HKYStormFront · 07-22-2009, 03:01 PM

imo, the D40 is a very limiting camera and should avoided unless the buyer intends to only use it as it is and not intend to buy more glass down the road. the XS and XSi however can use all of canon's lenses (with AF) which is nice, plus they are kitting them with the 18-55 IS lens which isn't a bad thing either. it's not the best lens in the world but it's not bad either

nightfire · 07-22-2009, 03:16 PM

+1 for canons

bboypuertoroc · 07-22-2009, 03:25 PM

So pretty much the XS kit is worth the ~$500 then?

HKYStormFront · 07-22-2009, 06:58 PM

yes

bboypuertoroc · 07-22-2009, 07:57 PM

w3rd... thanks.

Educ8r · 07-22-2009, 09:32 PM

Anyone interested in buying my XTi, send me a message!

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Started with Canon XTi, bought a T1i if I had the extra cash at the time I would have purchased a Nikon D90.

thispecialk · 07-22-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc

I'm looking at picking up my first DSLR in about a week or so... I'd like to go with the Canon XSi but the wife is limiting me money-wise.

How is the Rebel XS in your guy's opinion? It's more in the range of what she's letting me spend. I checked out the Nikon D40 (or 40D, can't remember) but didn't like the fact that it doesn't come with auto focus (and I don't have the money right now to buy another lens).

whats ur spending limit?

haha we know who wears the pants in ur relationship haha j/k. im old school filipino so what i say to my wife goes. only 1 rule my rule haha. im trying to be stay home dad, just waiting for my wife to get her nursing license lol i probably should of married someone closer to my age.

well back to the subject.

if ur getting a starter camera ive been doing alot of research for the pass 2 days now none stop and it seems the canon t1i is best for the beginners. for mid range the d90 is ahead by alittle. and for the professional i didnt bother researching cause i dont have 3-5 g to spend on a camera

bboypuertoroc · 07-23-2009, 03:40 AM

I don't have that kind of money for the T1i... but it seems bad-***. Love the HD capabilities.

thispecialk · 07-23-2009, 03:41 AM

just charge it on a credit card

smurfblu13 · 07-23-2009, 03:51 AM

^^ and that's where America goes wrong lol

bboypuertoroc · 07-23-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

just charge it on a credit card

I hate using my credit card... only thing I use it for is Xbox LIVE (once a year) and my monthly Vonage and Netflix bills (so I can always be using it/paying it off monthly for good credit reasons).

If I don't have the spare cash to pay for something in whole, I won't buy it.

smurfblu13 · 07-23-2009, 04:27 AM

^^ Completely agree..

Back on topic though I really enjoy Nikon, I always have, I have two of them. Neither of them are digital though.

07-22-2009, 02:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	I'm looking at picking up my first DSLR in about a week or so... I'd like to go with the Canon XSi but the wife is limiting me money-wise. How is the Rebel XS in your guy's opinion? It's more in the range of what she's letting me spend. I checked out the Nikon D40 (or 40D, can't remember) but didn't like the fact that it doesn't come with auto focus (and I don't have the money right now to buy another lens). __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

07-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	imo, the D40 is a very limiting camera and should avoided unless the buyer intends to only use it as it is and not intend to buy more glass down the road. the XS and XSi however can use all of canon's lenses (with AF) which is nice, plus they are kitting them with the 18-55 IS lens which isn't a bad thing either. it's not the best lens in the world but it's not bad either __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-22-2009, 03:25 PM	#36 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	So pretty much the XS kit is worth the ~$500 then? __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

07-22-2009, 06:58 PM	#37 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	yes __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#38 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	w3rd... thanks. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

07-22-2009, 12:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	that camera must be really old like ancient hehe. this coming saturday i will buy my camera and laptop hopefully i make a decision by then. now 3 days to think d90(900) d5000(650) nikons or 500d/t1i(650) canon

07-22-2009, 03:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
nightfire Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 178 Drives: Mk IV Jetta turbo Rep Power: 267	+1 for canons

07-23-2009, 03:40 AM	#41 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	I don't have that kind of money for the T1i... but it seems bad-*. Love the HD capabilities. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...**

07-23-2009, 03:41 AM	#42 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	just charge it on a credit card

07-23-2009, 03:51 AM	#43 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	^^ and that's where America goes wrong lol

07-23-2009, 04:27 AM	#45 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	^^ Completely agree.. Back on topic though I really enjoy Nikon, I always have, I have two of them. Neither of them are digital though.

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