mikegeaney Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 I know from reading prior posts that there are some photographers on this forum....so I am seeking advice. I want to step up from a point & shoot digital camera to a DSLR. Researching these things is tough as there is so much information out there. I had it narrowed down to a Nikon D60 or a Canon Rebel XSi. Now one of the guys that I work with just upgraded his Nikon D80 to a D90 and has the D80 up for sale. It's about 18 months old and has been well taken care of. He's looking for "around $500" for the camera body and will throw in the basic lense that came with it for another $50ish. I'm wondering if I'd be better off with this camera as compared to the others I have been considering and/or if this camera would be too much camera for a first DSLR. I don't plan to get too fancy with it, but I'd like to step up my game so to speak. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks.
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Why didn't you just yell over the cube at me today :lolsmack:
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 You really can't go wrong either way, Cannon and Nikon are both excellent cameras. But I tried that lens Ray brought in today, I will be buying one !!!! I'll be posting up pictures tomorrow afternoon. I'm going to pick out the puppy at 2 PM :banana:
Marylander Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 A few months ago I bought the Rebel XSi (body only) for about $560 brand new via Amazon. I don't know the specs on the D80, but the XSi is 12MP and a very nice camera. I'm quite happy with it.
superchargedgp Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) i have olympus e520 very happy with it no matter what just read, read, read, and did i mention read. all the infor you can can find on DSLR. and dont be afraid to change settings. take the same pic with different settings, you'll be surprised on what you can come up with here is one of my first pics Edited April 10, 2009 by superchargedgp
mikegeaney Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 Why didn't you just yell over the cube at me today :lolsmack: I was busy working. Which I am still doing....
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 I was busy working. Which I am still doing.... Well take a break, at least until my call starts at 11 PM :lol:
Team Adam's Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Nikon or nothing IMO... I shoot with a way outdated D70s right now and it still produces some of the greatest pictures I've ever seen. The optics are phenomenal on nikons camera bodies and I absolutely love my nikkor lenses. These are way downsized for hosting purposes, but you get the idea:
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Another vote for Nikon Edited April 10, 2009 by C6Bill
mikegeaney Posted April 10, 2009 Author Posted April 10, 2009 Another vote for Nikon Was that picture of the Vette taken by Ray w/his D80? Looks a small asain guy with hair in the reflection.....which you aint!
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Was that picture of the Vette taken by Ray w/his D80? Looks a small asain guy with hair in the reflection.....which you aint! Yup, Ray took it but with my D90, that was the ZR-1 at MacMulkin :lol::lol:
KrazyTrain Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 For what it is worth i was in your same shoes about a month ago. I looked and felt everything out there. I was about to buy the Nikon D60 when i went to camera shop and they let me take the Nikon D60 and the Pentax 200 out and actually take some pictures with them. I took a bunch of pictures and then they printed them out on one of their fancy machines and i bought the Pentax. Although i worry about my decision because no one ever says anything about the Pentax???? I just know it takes a heck of a picture and it felt good in my hands. Now i just need to learn how to use it, i start classes at the end of the month.
11chevz71 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 For what it is worth i was in your same shoes about a month ago. I looked and felt everything out there. I was about to buy the Nikon D60 when i went to camera shop and they let me take the Nikon D60 and the Pentax 200 out and actually take some pictures with them. I took a bunch of pictures and then they printed them out on one of their fancy machines and i bought the Pentax. Although i worry about my decision because no one ever says anything about the Pentax???? I just know it takes a heck of a picture and it felt good in my hands. Now i just need to learn how to use it, i start classes at the end of the month. As long as it works
mikegeaney Posted April 12, 2009 Author Posted April 12, 2009 Well after figuring out what my co-worker wanted for his used camera and doing a bit of research on my own I decided on the following... I used it today at my daughter's birthday party and the pictures came out great just on the auto setting. A big step up from the 5mp P&S that I have been using for the last several years. Now I need to read the manual cover to cover, play around with all the various settings, and attend a class that the joint I bought it at has. This should keep me off the streets for a time. Thanks for the input for all of those who replied.
Bill-V8V Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Cool !!!! Bring it into the office next week so we can check it out. And email me some pictures. I need an updated picture of Sparky !!!!
mikegeaney Posted April 12, 2009 Author Posted April 12, 2009 Cool !!!! Bring it into the office next week so we can check it out. And email me some pictures. I need an updated picture of Sparky !!!! I will once I get a bag for it. They didn't have anything I liked at Ritz. I need something to fit all I got with the kit yesterday plus perhaps an additional lens as I figure eventually I"ll need something that can zoom more vs. the kit lens. I am going to take those classes they offer there though.
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