New camera feedback

[BDiggity]

Any opinions on the Nikon D60? Want to get a slr instead of point & click. Currenty have a Nikon CoolPix P50? but never been happy w/ it's performance.

[eallis]

don't know much about the SLR's or what they offer that a point and click doesn't besides adding lenses

[LOTOC Mike]

I would go with Cannon. Look what all the pros use... Cannon! You can't go wrong. This is not a matter of preference, like Ford vs. Chevy.:mrgreen:

A couple years ago, I also got fed up the with the hassles of the point-and-shoot cameras and bought an DSLR. I have a Rebel XT and am very happy. Although, I am looking to upgrade to the new 40D.

The Rebel XSi is the newest entry level DSLR out right now, but you can find some great deals on remaining Rebel XTi's.

[LOTOC Mike]

don't know much about the SLR's or what they offer that a point and click doesn't besides adding lenses

Can you take non-blurry photos indoors?
Do all your photos look too bright, or too dim, when at night or in low light?
Can you capture an action scene at the exact moment that want to?
How far can you zoom?

There is a difference between point and click and SLR[smilie=trink39]

[BDiggity]

I would go with Cannon. Look what all the pros use... Cannon! You can't go wrong. This is not a matter of preference, like Ford vs. Chevy.:mrgreen:

A couple years ago, I also got fed up the with the hassles of the point-and-shoot cameras and bought an DSLR. I have a Rebel XT and am very happy. Although, I am looking to upgrade to the new 40D.

The Rebel XSi is the newest entry level DSLR out right now, but you can find some great deals on remaining Rebel XTi's.

Thanks, i had it narrowed down to Nikon & Cannon so i will keep researching Cannon models. Just always been partial to Nikon, no reason other than those old Andre Aggassi Cannon commercials still haunt me. [smilie=crazy]

[FountainFever1]

Just got a Nikon P80 Super Zoom (18X) w.10.2 MP last week.
Love this thing.

Didn't want the hassle of DSLR - Not a point and shoot + they don't have a movie feature.

[osageid]

I personally prefer nikon, I have a D50 and D80. I love them both. Pros use both nikons and canons they have the most options on lenses etc! You cant go wrong with either one! There is absolutely no comparisons between p/c and dslr. Only downfall is the size and weight. Worth it to me though.

[husgers]

we just got a canon xsi love it

[eallis]

Thanks, I really didn't know there was that much of a difference. I just got a canon powershot A720 it seems to have a little of both but im not an expert by any means.

[Griff]

SLR's are far superior in quality of pics and the ability to take the pic the instant you push the button. You can pretty much take pics as fast as you can push the button. The down side is they don't fit in your pocket.

[BDM]

We have a Canon Rebel XT. If you want to try it out sometime, let me know and we can hook up in Olathe or up here in Shawnee so you can take a look.

Most points have already been addressed above, but the Rebel that we have will take 13 pictures in about 10 seconds, and then it slows down to about 1 every 1.5 seconds.... It's pretty sweet, especially for kids sports, etc.

[Z272]

I would definitely stay with either Canon or Nikon. The two of them lead the market for DSLRs by a fair amount. They each have their advantages and disadvantages and they continue to leap frog each other with each new release. I personally have a few Canon DSLRs, and I have always been happy with them. With this said, you will get someone else who will say the same for Nikon. Regarding what the pros use...yes, today, more use Canon. With this said, Nikon has been slower at getting some of their bigger glass out with the newer technology (VR - Vibration Reduction). They have now corrected this. If you went back into the early 90s, you would hear people say that Nikon is what the Pros used. Canon did a better job initially in digital and with some of their longer lenses (the ones you see at sporting events). This caused a market change. Today the field is fairly equal. I can go on and on about advantages and disadvantages, but so much of it depends on you.

More than anything, I would suggest you go into a store, and pick up and use both cameras for at least 15 minutes each. See which one feels better to you, and seems easier to work with.

BTW: If you go the DSLR route, the camera body is not the thing you should be concentrating the most on. It is the glass. The bodies come and go. The glass (lens) is what stays. The glass is one of the biggest things to concentrate on if you plan on getting into it more. You can look at the two lines of lenses and see which meets your needs better in the long run. You will end up getting a new body in a few years due to the changes in technology.

[DeSimulacra]

Canon / Nikon Toyota / Nissan All are good!! I got the Canon 40D and love it!! I got the better batteries and card so I can take pictures all day long and never run out of juice and take 3 hi-res pictures per second. Course The Doc is the man I love his pics. When is he going to post more outta his studio>???

[LOTOC Mike]

BTW: If you go the DSLR route, the camera body is not the thing you should be concentrating the most on. It is the glass. The bodies come and go. The glass (lens) is what stays. The glass is one of the biggest things to concentrate on if you plan on getting into it more. You can look at the two lines of lenses and see which meets your needs better in the long run. You will end up getting a new body in a few years due to the changes in technology.

Very True!

Collecting lenses is an addiction... almost as expensive as boating!

[Von Bongo]

I have a d60 and have had very good luck withit. no complaints at all. my 10 year old picks it up and can use it.

im partial to nikon too, still have an f body I use from time to time

[DeSimulacra]

Very True!

Collecting lenses is an addiction... almost as expensive as boating!

Meant to mention this in my post, The Glass is where it is at!

[smilie=trink39]

[Sea Esta]

The Canon/Nikon debate can go on and on just like politics. You can't go wrong with either one. The biggest thing to consider is what you want to do with the camera and how much money do you want to spend.

Most people who own a DSLR only understand about 35%-40% of what the camera is capable of doing and shoot in automatic mode or program mode. For most this is ok, It gives them the convenience of a P&S with the flexibility of changing lenses.

Now like I said before, cost will be the driving force regardless if you choose Canon or Nikon. The camera is a computer and you will change bodies if you get into photography. The glass (lenses) is where your going to spend your real hard earned cash. To give you an example, your going to spend somewhere in the $500 to $1000 range for a camera body and a kit lens. You'll be able to get good pictures for probably 90% of the photos your going to take. Now lets say you want to take some pics, like of powerboats, say from a helicopter. Your kit lens will not be able to do the job and you'll need to invest in some decent glass. say to the tune of around $1800 for a 70-200mm, f2.8 lens. I'm not saying all glass cost this much because it doesn't. The more expensive lenses allow you to shoot in more situations than a standard lens is capable of.

It really doesn't matter which camera you chose because they both have advantages/disadvantages that some have touched on. Some of the differences are minor and some aren't. The biggest thing is what ever camera you choose to learn the camera and use the tools it gives you to take the once in a moment shots. You can purchase a Nikon D40 with lens for $500 and you can purchase a Nikon D3 for $5000. Will the D3 give you a better picture, No, not really. Not if you don't know what you are doing. So learn and understand the camera, whichever one you choose.

If your looking just to upgrade from a P&S (point & shoot) to DSLR you can't beat a Nikon D40. Your looking at $500 and that includes the lens. I'm sure Canon has an equivalent body/lens intro package.

Oh and just as a point, PRO photographers don't buy Canon or Nikon just because so and so has it and uses it. They are better than that. PRO photog are given the opportunity to shoot what ever they want by both manufacturers and they purchase on what they are photographing and which camera/lens is best suited for the application.

And just as a side note, I use a Nikon D80 for the time being. If' you'd like any more non-biased info just send me a PM and I'll tell you what I know or where you can get the info your looking for.

glenn