Dratj 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Any avid photographers on here? My wife wants me to buy her a SLR camera for her. I'm looking for something under $1000. I'm thinking of getting a Canon Rebel. Thoughts or advice? Thx. Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 im not photogenic at all...so if your wife is buying to take pictures of me then tell her its probably not a good investmentand btw, ive not met your wife...ive just heard the crazy stories Link to post Share on other sites
RuntCake 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 As a photographer of sorts, I think its all about the glass (lens) and not the frame (camera thingie). Look for getting the lowest f-stop possible. Pro grade is less than 2.8f-3.0f. Most of the "cheap" packages will be about 5.8f and you'll end up looking for a second lens. For an SLR, get as much in the first package as you can.Here is the best "amateur" Nikon the D90 with full HD Video and a really good kit lens: http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54153294...digital-camerasabout 1300Here is the Nikon D60 with two lenes that will cover both ranges and teh 60 handles legacy lenses.http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1193....digital-cameras$700 and it should take care of ANYTHING you'd shoot as an amateur.Here is the best "amateur" Canon:http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54116285...digital-camerasAbout 1400 and the lens has a less range.Here is the "on the way out" EOS rebel that does have video:http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54116375...digital-camerasAbout 900 but it has a really limited lens.Other points, Nikon uses SD cards, Canon Compact Flash. SD is MUCH cheaper.This is kinda like a Coke v. Pepsi war so you'll get all kinds of opinions. But I think dollar fer dollar plus the lens quality and memory, Nikon is the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites
bdc30 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 As a photographer of sorts, I think its all about the glass (lens) and not the frame (camera thingie). Look for getting the lowest f-stop possible. Pro grade is less than 2.8f-3.0f. Most of the "cheap" packages will be about 5.8f and you'll end up looking for a second lens. For an SLR, get as much in the first package as you can.Here is the best "amateur" Nikon the D90 with full HD Video and a really good kit lens: http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54153294...digital-camerasabout 1300Other points, Nikon uses SD cards, Canon Compact Flash. SD is MUCH cheaper.This is kinda like a Coke v. Pepsi war so you'll get all kinds of opinions. But I think dollar fer dollar plus the lens quality and memory, Nikon is the way to go.I just bought a D90 last week and couldn't be happier with the results thus far. I splurged a bit and got the 18-200mm lens though, on the advice of a photog friend. Seems that's a very solid "all purpose" lense that may replace 2-3 different lenses. Def solid entry point in to the world of DSLR imo. Link to post Share on other sites
Dratj 0 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) As a photographer of sorts, I think its all about the glass (lens) and not the frame (camera thingie). Look for getting the lowest f-stop possible. Pro grade is less than 2.8f-3.0f. Most of the "cheap" packages will be about 5.8f and you'll end up looking for a second lens. For an SLR, get as much in the first package as you can.Here is the best "amateur" Nikon the D90 with full HD Video and a really good kit lens: http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54153294...digital-camerasabout 1300Here is the Nikon D60 with two lenes that will cover both ranges and teh 60 handles legacy lenses.http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1193....digital-cameras$700 and it should take care of ANYTHING you'd shoot as an amateur.Here is the best "amateur" Canon:http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54116285...digital-camerasAbout 1400 and the lens has a less range.Here is the "on the way out" EOS rebel that does have video:http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/54116375...digital-camerasAbout 900 but it has a really limited lens.Other points, Nikon uses SD cards, Canon Compact Flash. SD is MUCH cheaper.This is kinda like a Coke v. Pepsi war so you'll get all kinds of opinions. But I think dollar fer dollar plus the lens quality and memory, Nikon is the way to go.Thx, i'm leaning towards the D60. I already have a camcorder so the video function isn't really needed plus i like the idea of the 2 lens. seems like a good starting point and good value as well.actually scratch that. how about the new nikon d5000 and the canon rebel t1i? the rebel takes sd cards too apparently. Edited May 26, 2009 by Dratj Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Dratj: FWIW, my mother has a D90 and its pretty sweet, about a year later a buddy bought a D60, for about $400 less and we cannot tell a difference between the two. If you are not doing this for a living, or wanting to "really" get into high end photography, I am certain the D60 will be sufficient for you.Plus you can find them 1 or 2 years old on E bay for a pretty good price. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got my wife the Sony Alpha 300 and it's been great. Goes for about $600. Sony recently bought Minolta so all the old Minolta lenses are compatible with this, and the quality is excellent. link Link to post Share on other sites
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