New Canon Rebel T1i... entry level madness!
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New Canon Rebel T1i... entry level madness!
Damn.... HD video... 12800 ISO... 15mpxl...
This just redefined entry level at $799 (body only).
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09...noneos500d.asp
DAMN, it's a toss up between the Olympus e-620 and this for me...
This just redefined entry level at $799 (body only).
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09...noneos500d.asp
DAMN, it's a toss up between the Olympus e-620 and this for me...
A bit of advice: look to the long term with the understanding that you'll be upgrading your camera's bodies every few years but likely keeping your flash system and lenses for decades. I keep my five year old Nikon D-70s around as a backup to my year old D-90 as an example.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
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That's really $200 or so over entry level...plus you'd need to add a lens on top of that. Pentax and Nikon have true entry level D-SLRs closer to the $500mark (just to name two, I'd guess Olympus and Sony offer the same too).
That's not to say it isn't a decent body, but don't let the hype of high ISO get to you or the addition of HD video.
That's not to say it isn't a decent body, but don't let the hype of high ISO get to you or the addition of HD video.
That's really $200 or so over entry level...plus you'd need to add a lens on top of that. Pentax and Nikon have true entry level D-SLRs closer to the $500mark (just to name two, I'd guess Olympus and Sony offer the same too).
That's not to say it isn't a decent body, but don't let the hype of high ISO get to you or the addition of HD video.
That's not to say it isn't a decent body, but don't let the hype of high ISO get to you or the addition of HD video.
A bit of advice: look to the long term with the understanding that you'll be upgrading your camera's bodies every few years but likely keeping your flash system and lenses for decades. I keep my five year old Nikon D-70s around as a backup to my year old D-90 as an example.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
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A bit of advice: look to the long term with the understanding that you'll be upgrading your camera's bodies every few years but likely keeping your flash system and lenses for decades. I keep my five year old Nikon D-70s around as a backup to my year old D-90 as an example.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
My Sunpak 383s and Cyber Syncs cost about the same as a new SB-800 and is very versatile. While you have somewhat valid points, what works for you might not work for others.
I don't agree with the last statement at all.
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A bit of advice: look to the long term with the understanding that you'll be upgrading your camera's bodies every few years but likely keeping your flash system and lenses for decades. I keep my five year old Nikon D-70s around as a backup to my year old D-90 as an example.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
I've been wanting a smaller/compact/portable body to compliment my 40D... sorry dude, I'm not a beginner.
I take that back... only been shotting for 3 1/2 years, and still have much to learn.
But what this body offers is Video on a whim... you don't have to take a camcorder on vacation. The high ISO, will help to stop action in low-light situations (sometimes you may not want shallow DOF that wide apertures will get, nor sometimes wide aperture is not enough).... and the higher pixel count will help on major cropping.
Each person has his wants and needs, and are different priorities to all.
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A bit of advice: look to the long term with the understanding that you'll be upgrading your camera's bodies every few years but likely keeping your flash system and lenses for decades. I keep my five year old Nikon D-70s around as a backup to my year old D-90 as an example.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
Lenses and flash systems are why I went with Nikon .
First the Nikon cameras built for the last 50 years use the same lens mount. Seriously, this month the F mount celebrated it's 50th year of production. That sort of commitment isn't shared by the rest of the industry. An expensive lens is going to work on the next generation of Nikon cameras ... and the next ... and the next. Yeah, there are improvements in them generation to generation but the quality glass is still quality glass. Tossing out $3000 worth of lenses every few years sure makes that $1800 camera body upgrade a bit more expensive.
Secondly the Nikon flashes have built-in visible light remote control so if remote flash is important to you this is a big money saver. My Nikon D-70s and D-90 can control my SB-600 and SB-800 flashes from about 50 feet away without pocket wizards or other remote control add-ons.
With technology today most of the cameras are far better than the photographer will ever be.
I get your point, but OP wasn't trying to say that his Canon is longer than
your Canon. He was simply stating that Canon have a new high end entry level dslr.
Lets not turn this forum into my ***** is better than yours kinda forum, there's the political forum for that.
i would be willing to bet most people that own 5D's are getting paid in some way to take photos. Pretty much every 5D owner I know is something like a newspaper photographer that uses the papers 1D but owns their own 5D or something like that.
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oooo look canon finally got smart and decided to compete with the D80/D90 level directly!
took long enough lol
Id rather get this though...
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...lNo=Content030
took long enough lol
Id rather get this though...
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...lNo=Content030
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