Advice for a New Camera.

lightscameraaction · Aug 10, 2009

I am looking at getting a new camera. I want one thats digital. I am pretty new to photography and have a kodak easy share Z885 that sucks, I bmx and take many pictures but they usually turn out blurry and for the ssequence shot i can only take like four pictures at a time. Since i am new i am not good at fiddling with the settings. I tried out a canon rebel xt and really liked it. I would also like a video feature on the camera . Post up!

BuZzZeRkEr · Aug 10, 2009

lightscameraaction said:
I am looking at getting a new camera. I want one thats digital. I am pretty new to photography and have a kodak easy share Z885 that sucks, I bmx and take many pictures but they usually turn out blurry and for the ssequence shot i can only take like four pictures at a time. Since i am new i am not good at fiddling with the settings. I tried out a canon rebel xt and really liked it. I would also like a video feature on the camera . Post up!

Nikon D5000 or D90 is good for photo and video

robbie_vlad · Aug 10, 2009

If video is a must, I'd say Canon T1i just because I love Canon.

itznfb · Aug 10, 2009

5d mkII
honestly. if video was actually a concern to me on a dslr, then that would be my only consideration.

PhotoXopher · Aug 10, 2009

D90 is awesome if you're willing to hold a Nikon to see what you think. Could be that you prefer Canon, but before I drop the dough at least check them both out.

lightscameraaction · Aug 10, 2009

what do you guys think about a digital canon rebel xs? does it have video?

PhotoXopher · Aug 10, 2009

No.

Read up.

Canon:
Canon EOS SLR Camera Systems

Nikon:
Digital SLR Cameras from Nikon

bigtwinky · Aug 10, 2009

whats your budget for the camera?
do you have a seperate budget for a new lens?

The only Rebel that does video is the T1i.
The only other Canon that does video is the 5D MkII
Reviews on the two are good.

In the Nikons, I believe you have the D90 and the D5000. Reviews on the D90 are great, reviews on the D5000 suck

itznfb · Aug 10, 2009

nikon also has the D300s. nikons are 720p. canon are 1080p

lightscameraaction · Aug 10, 2009

i would like to keep the camera and lens under 1000. i know its a very small budget... so the 5D MkII is definatly not an option.

lightscameraaction · Aug 10, 2009

so basicaly its between the Rebel T1i and the D5000 ?

bigtwinky · Aug 10, 2009

With those two choices, I'd go with the T1i

But must it be a dSLR? The Canon SX110 IS is pretty nice

thenikonguy · Aug 10, 2009

yea, with a budget of under 1000 your only real options are the D5000 and the T1i.. i'm a nikon guy, so obviously my recommendation is the D5000.. go to the store, try them out.. they are both great cameras.. I do find the D5000 a little small though (but I have huge hands.. )

PhotoXopher · Aug 10, 2009

bigtwinky said:
reviews on the D5000 suck

Says who?

Digital SLR Cameras from Nikon

Nikon D5000 review: Verdict, D5000 vs D60 vs D90 vs 500D / T1i vs Olympus E-620

Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com

Amazon.com: Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD: Camera & Photo

lightscameraaction · Aug 10, 2009

since i am kinda new to photography would it be stupid to buy the T1i or the D5000 ? what i mean by that is do you have to use alot of settings or can i get into that a little later on when i am learning? another thing, i feel retarted for asking because i dont know but whats the difference between a dslr and an slr?