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Papa_Complex · 03-08-2010, 04:03 PM

There's also some point in getting a camera that you can grow into a little.

At the bottom of this page you'll find a feature to feature comparison of the T1i and T2i:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/

Mr Lefty · 03-08-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

There's also some point in getting a camera that you can grow into a little.

At the bottom of this page you'll find a feature to feature comparison of the T1i and T2i:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/

yeah... definitely a fine line there, but being he's just starting with DSLR's... the XTi should keep him occupied for a while...

fuck the D300 still has a lot to teach me... I'd just like a couple more lenses

Papa_Complex · 03-08-2010, 04:26 PM

I could build a 3 lens + teleconverter kit, with a D300, that would likely do everything that I need. It wouldn't be cheap though.

Mr Lefty · 03-08-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I could build a 3 lens + teleconverter kit, with a D300, that would likely do everything that I need. It wouldn't be cheap though.

yeah... that's the problem... $$$

actually... before I start sinking shit loads of $... I wanna upgrade to the D700 and the full frame... I'd use my 50mm prime a shit load more on it than I do on my D300 due to the crop factor... but as it's $1000 more than I paid for my D300 I'll wait till I get a bit more comfortable with the D300...

Papa_Complex · 03-08-2010, 04:46 PM

I hear ya. I should post a picture of my gear sometime. Let's just say I won't be "brand jumping" any time soon

azoomm · 03-08-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

also... REMEMBER... don't get a camera that's over your head... odds are if it's too complicated for you to use with out the manual near by... you're not gonna use it. I found that out with my D300... it sat for a couple months because it was intimidating, as far as all the damn settings went... but I forced myself to go out and fuck around with it... now I really do love the thing... still have quite a bit to learn, but find myself taking it with me more, and taking more and more pictures

I vote Nikon as well. And THIS paragraph is the most truth in this thread than anything else. The wide range of functionality doesn't mean shit if you don't know what the hell to do with it. I started with a D80, simple enough to get started.

Papa_Complex · 03-08-2010, 06:47 PM

Maybe if Aquapython could give us his budget constraints, we could give him a list of some good body/lens combinations and he could check to see which best fits his needs?

As far as Canon vs. Nikon, they tend to go back and forth over which has superior focus speed and low light performance. Right now Nikon is slightly ahead in the high end cameras, but I would say that either would be a good choice without too deep an evaluation of user preferences.

TommyHotWheel · 03-09-2010, 11:03 PM

I love my Olympus Evolt 410, great starter camera and it comes with two good lenses. The 420 is better and getting better reviews, but its been a while for me. Well under a grand for the camera with lenses a battery and a bag.

AquaPython · 03-18-2010, 05:45 PM

made the purchase!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290414498230

400 rebate, plus $99 bing cash back, plus i can sell the printer for like 250

excited!

goof2 · 03-18-2010, 07:38 PM

Nice, good choice and good luck.

03-08-2010, 04:03 PM	#21
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	There's also some point in getting a camera that you can grow into a little. At the bottom of this page you'll find a feature to feature comparison of the T1i and T2i: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/ __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

03-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#23
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	I could build a 3 lens + teleconverter kit, with a D300, that would likely do everything that I need. It wouldn't be cheap though. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

03-08-2010, 04:46 PM	#25
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	I hear ya. I should post a picture of my gear sometime. Let's just say I won't be "brand jumping" any time soon __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

03-08-2010, 06:47 PM	#27
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Maybe if Aquapython could give us his budget constraints, we could give him a list of some good body/lens combinations and he could check to see which best fits his needs? As far as Canon vs. Nikon, they tend to go back and forth over which has superior focus speed and low light performance. Right now Nikon is slightly ahead in the high end cameras, but I would say that either would be a good choice without too deep an evaluation of user preferences. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

03-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#28
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	I love my Olympus Evolt 410, great starter camera and it comes with two good lenses. The 420 is better and getting better reviews, but its been a while for me. Well under a grand for the camera with lenses a battery and a bag. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

03-18-2010, 07:38 PM	#30
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Nice, good choice and good luck.