Poor member response and awful moderation.

[The_Traveler]

DSLR cameras under 1000 are virtually always crop frame and relatively lightly built.
What you get in better bodies are much better build many more features and usually full frame.
If you are budget constrained, you could consider a Micro 3/4 system like the Olympus OM D 5 or like or the slightly larger Fujo xe-1 or Sony Nex.

Much bang for the buck there.
I am in the process of switching to Olympus micro 3/4 away from Nikon FF.
Suits my style and much lighter weight.

 

[runnah]

Dammit Lew!

Take that seriousness somewhere else! If you don't shape up I am going to demote you to asst. to the asst. fluffer!

 

[JSutton]

DSLR cameras under 1000 are virtually always crop frame and relatively lightly built.
What you get in better bodies are much better build many more features and usually full frame.
If you are budget constrained, you could consider a Micro 3/4 system like the Olympus OM D 5 or like or the slightly larger Fujo xe-1 or Sony Nex.

Much bang for the buck there.
I am in the process of switching to Olympus micro 3/4 away from Nikon FF.
Suits my style and much lighter weight.

Well I'm about to start school. I guess what I'd need to know, is what is acceptable to go through school and learn on. I was pointed at the high dollar cameras, and I'm sure they're priced up there for a reason... but was that advice sound or will more cost effective models do well for school?

Forgive me, I still don't know too much about their differences.

 

[Rocketman1978]

Everything I've seen and read tells me that the DSLR camera body is of little consequence for the most part, now with that being said sure there are improvements from a $600 body to $3000+ body, however most seem to get a decent body and invest in lenses. For instance my T3i body, last I checked, was going for $600 or so yet I have about $2500 in lenses. With the exception of 1 lens that I intend on replacing, they can adapt to a full-frame high dollar body with no issues so my upgrade path will be reasonable. In the end get what you can afford, shoot and learn, but you should have no issue picking up a DSLR body and 18-55 kit lens for about $600. Sure you could spend $3000 but that would be similar to getting a 16 year old who just got their license a Ferrari, IMO.

 

[JSutton]

Ok.. that answers my question. And simplifies my budget. Lol

 

[kundalini]

Bannana, bacon, fluffer, cheese

You forgot one...... smegma

 

[bentcountershaft]

That's a really broad question that can't be answered adequately in a quick reply. It all comes down to the individual's needs though. Do you need a top of the line focus system? Pay up. Do you need to shoot in near darkness? Pay up. Do you need the absolute best image quality (for a DSLR)? Pay up. Do you need to do all three? Pay a lot up.

So you may ask, who needs the top of the line focus system? Bird and wildlife people, sports people, war photographers and other various folks. Do they absolutely need it? Maybe. People survived with manual focus for decades with no complaints. But people also survived for centuries with no air conditioning too. So who needs to shoot in the dark? Wedding people, concert shooters, and a ton of other people I can't think of at the moment. Do they absolutely need it? A lot of times yes. There are all kinds of times where you aren't allowed to use flashes and fast lenses can only do so much. Who needs absolute top quality image quality? Serious portrait people, fashion people, commercial products shooters and the like. Do they really need it? Sure if they are serious enough about it because their competition is doing it, thus raising the bar.

Take all of the above with a grain of salt. Lots of very broad strokes have been painted with these words, but if you think you might be one or more of the people listed above you may need to get a top of the line body. However that doesn't mean you have to start there. You aren't going to start out shooting high dollar fashion spreads or anything like that so there isn't much need to start out with all the cool stuff. Also remember, most of us have the majority of our money invested in lenses and not bodies. Be sure to allow for those in the budget. And also don't try to buy everything at once. Even if you could afford it you'll just be overwhelmed with figuring stuff out.

 

[JSutton]

M118 @.485 20' arc over 1k. MV @ 3,600 and maximun at 1,200 w/severe hydrostatic effect..


That's not relevant... just wanted to post something I understand that was all technical and made people go "huh"... the camera sensor talk had me doing it.

 

[ronlane]

I'd agree somewhat with Rocketman. The glass makes the difference. I will say this, I bought the T3i almost a year ago and I have spent the last 3-4 months wishing I would have gotten the 7D. You could get it and pair it with some good glass and be in that $3,000 total range and I think you'd be set up for a while.

 

[JSutton]

Ok.

Well that all gives me more to work with than the previous "Buy this" advice I had.

Thanks

 

[Pallycow]

I love turtles. Especially wrapped in Bacon.

Win

 

[pixmedic]

M118 @.485 20' arc over 1k. MV @ 3,600 and maximun at 1,200 w/severe hydrostatic effect..


That's not relevant... just wanted to post something I understand that was all technical and made people go "huh"... the camera sensor talk had me doing it.

it would be relevant if this were a guns and ammo forum discussing the 7.62 long range ammo used by snipers in the m14, m21, m24, and m40a1 series rifles.

 

[JSutton]

M118 @.485 20' arc over 1k. MV @ 3,600 and maximun at 1,200 w/severe hydrostatic effect..


That's not relevant... just wanted to post something I understand that was all technical and made people go "huh"... the camera sensor talk had me doing it.

it would be relevant if this were a guns and ammo forum discussing the 7.62 long range ammo used by snipers in the m14, m21, m24, and m40a1 series rifles.

Lol... very good.

 

[ronlane]

Ok.

Well that all gives me more to work with than the previous "Buy this" advice I had.

Thanks

Where did you get the advice? (Bedfords?)

 

[vintagesnaps]

Instead of a more basic camera like a Rebel what about buying used? I've done well at local camera swaps and purchasing online from businesses like KEH - I've found them to be very reputable and accurate on their ratings etc. If you buy from a reputable used seller you might be able to afford something that gives you more options than a base model camera. I'm not sure what your schooling will require but that price range seems high if you're just starting out.

(And I skipped ahead on this thread... haven't been on the board all that long but these type threads have already made me wonder about how things are handled on this site. I've gotten the impression myself that sometimes the moderation isn't adequate or the standards are such that people seem to be allowed to get carried away in going after an OP - and if an OP posts something in what may not be the most appropriate way, some guidance could be given in a more respectful way than I see on here at times.)