VOTE AND RATE:DSLR'S

[guitar guy]

I bought a D3000 over the holidays, pre-owned but practically unused for $300. Then I found out it's Nikon's worst DSLR ever. Will someone please tell me this isn't true and make me feel happy? >>

I guess I just don't know enough to realize how terrible it is. Maybe ignorance is bliss.

 

[ghache]

I bought a D3000 over the holidays, pre-owned but practically unused for $300. Then I found out it's Nikon's worst DSLR ever. Will someone please tell me this isn't true and make me feel happy? >>

I guess I just don't know enough to realize how terrible it is. Maybe ignorance is bliss.

Its not Terrible, in the good condition
You dont get that much for 300 these days.

Get a sb-600. mount it on, use a bounce card and dont go over iso400 and you should get decent quality shots indoor.

Outdoor in good light, you have a really capable camera.

 

[Overread36]

Hmm.. Yeah you got a point there xD
Typically, I'm going to use it for everything.
Consider it as a hobby only, but I'd want it for the best.
Maybe a 60D or D7000. xD
I also like 7D but the price is a bit higher for a beginner like myself, you think so?

Since you've not got any hard fast ideas as to subject areas of interest for your photography my best advice is that any of those cameras you are looking at will do you well. If you want more advanced bodies then pay the higher price if you can afford it. On the canon front (because I shoot canon) I would be a little more inclined to say that the 60D is probably the better option for a new photographer. The 7D is the superior camera body on all counts; but its AF system is a more complex beast that needs setting up for specific events and shooting conditions for best performance. This adds a layer of complexity which is not beyond a person to understand, but which might be a bit much when one is already having to learn the basics of camera operation and control through ISO, aperture and shutter speed.

 

[ballr4lyf]

I honestly and seriously voted for all of them.

These days, it is hard to find a camera that sucks for image quality. Even entry level cameras like the D3100 or the 550D offer amazing quality. Upping to a higher level camera (60D, 7D, D7000, D300) gives you more bells and whistles, better construction, better high ISO. But they come at a price.

Don't fret about what body to buy. Seriously. They are all highly capable. The body is the third most important thing in terms of what you bring with you when you shoot. #2 being your lenses. #1 being your knowledge.

We all get tied into what body to buy when we shouldnt. Think of your budget, allocate money for lenses, and then head to a store and hold them to check out ergonomics.

Shooting my 7D with an 18-55 kit lens and shooting my 7D with a 50 1.4 or a 70-200 2.8IS makes it a totally different camera.

^^^This.

The reason Nikon and Canon "rule the roost" in DSLRs, is because of the lens selection for these manufacturers. You would probably be equally as happy with image quality from the current offerings from Pentax, Sony, etc.

On a side note, the only complaint I have about my T2i/550D is the lack of a second scroll wheel, which is not a big deal if you're just shooting in any other mode aside from Manual.

 

[KmH]

If the person operating any of the cameras on your list is clueless about how to do photography, they will all make less than quality images (still or video), and the camera's durability will also suffer.

 

[MichiganFarts]

When it comes to the quality of the picture, video, durability(weatherproof), features and over all performance of the camera. You can post your opinions and point of views if you feel the need. Thank you.

There are dozens of websites out there dedicated to this specific question.

Let me google that for you

Ooh, I knew the ignorant ideas I devoted my sig to were still out there!

What shall we talk about in the mean time? I mean come on...tell me something photography related I can make a thread about that I can't Google or search for on the forums.

Really...I'm actually interested in knowing what I can post a thread about! lol

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

No Pentax?

 

[bobbyknight]

Hmm.. Yeah you got a point there xD
Typically, I'm going to use it for everything.
Consider it as a hobby only, but I'd want it for the best.
Maybe a 60D or D7000. xD
I also like 7D but the price is a bit higher for a beginner like myself, you think so?

Since you've not got any hard fast ideas as to subject areas of interest for your photography my best advice is that any of those cameras you are looking at will do you well. If you want more advanced bodies then pay the higher price if you can afford it. On the canon front (because I shoot canon) I would be a little more inclined to say that the 60D is probably the better option for a new photographer. The 7D is the superior camera body on all counts; but its AF system is a more complex beast that needs setting up for specific events and shooting conditions for best performance. This adds a layer of complexity which is not beyond a person to understand, but which might be a bit much when one is already having to learn the basics of camera operation and control through ISO, aperture and shutter speed.

Then the bottom line would be, the durability. 550D for sure is out and all others are in. Though 60D wouldn't be that much good when it comes to weather resistant camera if it's being compared to, let say, 7D or D7000.

 

[bobbyknight]

If the person operating any of the cameras on your list is clueless about how to do photography, they will all make less than quality images (still or video), and the camera's durability will also suffer.

This wouldn't make any sense at all, of course! This is just a common sense.:er:
And rest assured that I'm not one of these person you're referring about:lmao:

 

[mjhoward]

I also like 7D but the price is a bit higher for a beginner like myself, you think so?

Then why is the D700 on your list? It is significantly higher than the rest of those bodies. Not only that, but the lenses you'd be almost required to get for it are also significantly higher.

 

[bobbyknight]

I also like 7D but the price is a bit higher for a beginner like myself, you think so?

Then why is the D700 on your list? It is significantly higher than the rest of those bodies. Not only that, but the lenses you'd be almost required to get for it are also significantly higher.

yeah why it is there omgosh
just trying to find out how will it measure up with others:mrgreen:

thought it's compatible with almost all lenses?(for nikon)

 

[LINYBIMMER]

Sony A700.:thumbup:

 

[skieur]

Sony A580
Leica (several models)
Red Epic

skieur

 

[Starman Photo]

Because you don't want to spend lots of money on a DSLR camera as a beginner per your request, you're somewhere between Canon 60D or Nikon D7000 in terms of quality and price.

That said, here are a few past links that will help you decide between the two brands;

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-reviews/231200-canon-60d-vs-nikon-d7000.html

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...to-gallery/231459-canon-60d-nikon-7000-a.html


I've decided to get the Nikon D7000 but your opinion and deciding factors could be different so just compare the two models to see which best suites your wants and needs. :idea:

 

[tinmann]

Nikon D3100

watsay guys ?