I need to get a new camera, i used to have Sony DSC-5, and now i feel i need to get into SLR stuff.

i prefer Canon, but wouldn't mind a Nikon, and i would like something that is cheaper to maintain and upgrade if needed (i know they ain't cheap to upgrade, but the cheaper between the two brands).

suggestions please.

thanks
maX

 

I'd say either d5100 and d7000 depending on your budget. Both have great low light performance.

 

Get a used Canon 40, 50D, 60D or t3i around $400-$700 range and get some nice used lenses. No need to buy new stuff.
And when you're ready to upgrade to professional dslr (full-frame), you can sell your old stuff and won't lose much money.

I have a Canon 40D, and it's a good dslr for beginners. Also join photography-on-the.net for tips and find good deals in the classifieds. Good luck.

 

On the same boat. Sub'd

 

Canon Rebel Ti3, it basically a Canon D60 at half the cost. the D60 just has a few more bells on it.
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/p...55mm_is_ii_kit


I have two Canons.

1. 10 Year old Canon Rebel Xt (6 Meg). Still works Great. Took the attached photo last night with it playing around. 30 sec exposure.
2. New D60

 

Rebel Xsi (it's now entry level).

 

thanks for the input, guys..

i went throught and compared the cameras suggested, and i'm almost settled on D60..

any filters, lenses i need to buy? recommendations on accessories please? Flash maybe?

thanks

 

Why are you getting a Canon D60? That thing is 10 years old and has only 6.3mega pixels and ISO up to 1000!

Get a Canon T3i or 60D instead.

As far as lenses, what types of photography are you into: portrait, landscape, sports, macro, etc?

 

Sorry, my bad.. i meant 60D.

anyways, i went to have a look at the different models and the seller convinced me to buy the 550D and i did..

as for lenses, i'm interested in portrait, landscape and macro..

i need some filters as well, but dunno what's available and which does what. i think i need to do more research on those.

 

Body:
Canon T2i or T3i or 60D

Cheap starter Lenses:
Canon 18-55 IS
Canon 55-250 IS
Canon 50mm 1.8

More expensive "starter" lenses:
Canon 15-85 or
Tamron 17-50 or
Sigma 17-50 with
Canon 70-200 f/4L or Canon 70-300

Flash:
Canon 430ex

 

Just get the latest entry level cameras. Doesnt matter if it is a Canon or a Nikon as long as you feel comfortable with its button layouts and ease of use. The end result of the picture is still up to the user.

Decide later on which lenses you NEED depending on the type of pictures you usually take.

Good luck MAX!!
I'm pretty sure you're buying the cam so you can shoot the Z!!

-Dex

 

lol.. where the hell did u come from?? hahahaha

thanks Dexy. i went and bought Canon 550D, comes with 18-135 which is a good starter i guess..i will be shooting the Z of course, and maybe do a rig for rolling shots

i'll fly to dxb in Dec with the wife and kids. if time permits, i might meet up with you guys.

 

My suggestions to compliment your 18-135 lens:

portrait lenses: Canon 50 1.8, Sigma 50 1.4 or Canon 85 1.8
landscape lenses: Canon EF-S 10-22 or Tokina 11-16
macro lenses: Canon 100 2.8 or Canon 60 2.8

 

Thanks.. i'll look into their prices, if they're within budget, then i might go for 1 or 2 as a starter.

 

You didnt know it was me eh?

Mabrook with the new purchase man.

Let us know when you fly in here. Oh and visit the GTZ website. There's a big thing going on this early Dec. Hope you can make it.

 

I like my D3100. It's pretty easy to use, but the photos and videos have been great.

I'm just using the kit lens but hopefully I'll pick up a good macro and zoom for Christmas.

 

yea, didn't know it was u.

thanks man.. i looked @ the event details, but unfortunately i won't be in dxb at that time. but you guys enjoy

 

50 1.8; depth of field is awesome and it's only 110$ NEW
their is a reason its called "nifty fifty"