Comments on: Choosing your first dSLR http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/ The Photocritic DIY photography projects blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:51:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Haje Jan Kamps http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314887 Haje Jan Kamps Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:56:52 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314887 Sam, that should be entirely possible - try eBay! Sam, that should be entirely possible – try eBay!

]]> By: Sam http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314886 Sam Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:53:37 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314886 I am looking for an entry level dslr, ungrading from my Canon SD750 point-and-shoot. I don't want to spend more than $500 total for body and lens. Any good leads? E.g. buy a used body and a new lens... can that happen for $500? Thanks! I am looking for an entry level dslr, ungrading from my Canon SD750 point-and-shoot. I don’t want to spend more than $500 total for body and lens. Any good leads? E.g. buy a used body and a new lens… can that happen for $500? Thanks!

]]> By: Markus http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314832 Markus Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:31:53 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314832 Great read. Well, now it is indeed over a month ago that you posted this, so, I read the follow up article about Pentax and Olympus cameras - nice oversight ;) I purchased a D60 a bit over one year ago. I am quite happy with it. I collected my thoughts about this specific model here: http://www.photonopticum.com/Photography_matters/files/bd97ed671ec359658901f7877f992d6f-40.html I think, Nikon migrated totally to the D5000 now? M. Great read.
Well, now it is indeed over a month ago that you posted this, so, I read the follow up article about Pentax and Olympus cameras – nice oversight ;)

I purchased a D60 a bit over one year ago. I am quite happy with it. I collected my thoughts about this specific model here:
http://www.photonopticum.com/Photography_matters/files/bd97ed671ec359658901f7877f992d6f-40.html

I think, Nikon migrated totally to the D5000 now?

M.

]]> By: Tim http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314702 Tim Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:13:22 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314702 Excellent guide!! Thank you very much for posting. It is going to be very helpful. Excellent guide!! Thank you very much for posting. It is going to be very helpful.

]]> By: PhotographerGrrl http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314655 PhotographerGrrl Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:36:29 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314655 Great post! I'm an amateur photographer with a Canon Powershot and want to upgrade soon to a dslr. I've done a lot of research and have asked so many people on what camera I should get. I'm going to stick with Canon and this post has definitely been helpful. Has anyone heard of the site Fotobabble.com? It's a site where you can create "Talking Photos" in three steps: upload your photo, record your voice and share with friends on Twitter or Facebook. I've been using the site for my photography and recording a description about my photo. It's fun, free, and easy to create these fotobabbles and share them with your friends and family. Here is a fotobabble I created with a photo I took when I was in Florida a few months ago. http://www.fotobabble.com/m/Sk5JU05EMTJZSFU9 Great post! I’m an amateur photographer with a Canon Powershot and want to upgrade soon to a dslr. I’ve done a lot of research and have asked so many people on what camera I should get. I’m going to stick with Canon and this post has definitely been helpful. Has anyone heard of the site Fotobabble.com? It’s a site where you can create “Talking Photos” in three steps: upload your photo, record your voice and share with friends on Twitter or Facebook. I’ve been using the site for my photography and recording a description about my photo. It’s fun, free, and easy to create these fotobabbles and share them with your friends and family. Here is a fotobabble I created with a photo I took when I was in Florida a few months ago. http://www.fotobabble.com/m/Sk5JU05EMTJZSFU9

]]> By: jessamine http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314646 jessamine Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:40:09 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314646 I've been wanting to get a DSLR, but I couldn't find someone to talk to who didn't have any biases or who didn't talk down to me. I can't thank you enough for this article! I’ve been wanting to get a DSLR, but I couldn’t find someone to talk to who didn’t have any biases or who didn’t talk down to me. I can’t thank you enough for this article!

]]> By: Daniel Pinoy http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314637 Daniel Pinoy Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:55:17 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314637 I need help! I don't know what camera I should get! Friends tell me to get Nikon D40. Some tell me to get a Canon. But then I saw the Pentax K-X. My first choice was the Nikon D3000. But someone told me to get Pentax K-X since it has a in-body autofocus motor. I don't want to spend a lot of money for lenses like up there. (Nikon) Pentax can do video, and looks pretty good. Can someone please give me some kind of feedback? My email is dhpinoy@gmail.com thanks for the help! I need help! I don’t know what camera I should get! Friends tell me to get Nikon D40. Some tell me to get a Canon. But then I saw the Pentax K-X. My first choice was the Nikon D3000. But someone told me to get Pentax K-X since it has a in-body autofocus motor. I don’t want to spend a lot of money for lenses like up there. (Nikon) Pentax can do video, and looks pretty good. Can someone please give me some kind of feedback? My email is dhpinoy@gmail.com thanks for the help!

]]> By: manuel http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314627 manuel Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:40:08 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314627 Hello! im decided to buy a canon 1000d, ive done a lot of research and i am still wondering if i should buy the kit lens or just the body and buy right now some better ones like EF 28-135 IS or the EF-S 17-85/4-5.6. what do you think? go for the kit or start right know doing some real damage? :D thanks A LOT Hello!

im decided to buy a canon 1000d, ive done a lot of research and i am still wondering if i should buy the kit lens or just the body and buy right now some better ones like EF 28-135 IS or the EF-S 17-85/4-5.6.

what do you think?

go for the kit or start right know doing some real damage? :D

thanks A LOT

]]> By: George http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314615 George Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:18:56 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314615 The Canon VS Nikon My advise is that if you are going to buy high end pro camera then either Canon or Nikon both have great cameras but if you are going to buy a an amateur camera less than 1000 euro then my advise is to go for the Canon brand. Canon gives equal attention to Pros and enthusiast and comes out with great point and shot cameras when Nikon bring out to the market a lot of point and shot rubbish. The choice is yours. I have tried both brands different models and even though I started with Nikon and became a fanatic Nikon brand supported after I finish Film Academy and I new what I should expect from a good camera then was Nikon who disappointed me in several occasions. Instead Canon make me change my mind because even the point and shot digital Canon I bought for my nephew was taking astonishing pictures. George The Canon VS Nikon

My advise is that if you are going to buy high end pro camera then either Canon or Nikon both have great cameras but if you are going to buy a an amateur camera less than 1000 euro then my advise is to go for the Canon brand. Canon gives equal attention to Pros and enthusiast and comes out with great point and shot cameras when Nikon bring out to the market a lot of point and shot rubbish.

The choice is yours.

I have tried both brands different models and even though I started with Nikon and became a fanatic Nikon brand supported after I finish Film Academy and I new what I should expect from a good camera then was Nikon who disappointed me in several occasions. Instead Canon make me change my mind because even the point and shot digital Canon I bought for my nephew was taking astonishing pictures.

George

]]> By: Okke http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314494 Okke Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:38:42 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314494 Nobody is saying that you can't get pro results with cameras that aren't Nikons or Canons. Some of the other brands have really good cameras and it's still the photographer that's the most important. But as far as the amount of lenses and accessories go the other brands are way behind. If you just want to take great pictures a lot of cameras will do. If you already know you'll be upgrading and spending more money on photography equipment I'd stick with Canon or Nikon. Nobody is saying that you can’t get pro results with cameras that aren’t Nikons or Canons. Some of the other brands have really good cameras and it’s still the photographer that’s the most important. But as far as the amount of lenses and accessories go the other brands are way behind. If you just want to take great pictures a lot of cameras will do. If you already know you’ll be upgrading and spending more money on photography equipment I’d stick with Canon or Nikon.

]]> By: Pawel http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314451 Pawel Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:38:04 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314451 hello, it is said that most of the people just ignore Sigma cameras. And IMHO they deliver the best image quality with foveon sensors... the cameras are not for amateurs though as in most cases have to be used in manual mode but the quality of the picture! so far the only dSLR that can compete is canon 5D... hello,

it is said that most of the people just ignore Sigma cameras. And IMHO they deliver the best image quality with foveon sensors… the cameras are not for amateurs though as in most cases have to be used in manual mode but the quality of the picture! so far the only dSLR that can compete is canon 5D…

]]> By: Jo Baluyot http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314434 Jo Baluyot Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:20:37 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314434 @ girish yes you can, nikon uses the f-mount which would mount most, if not all, it's lenses since 1959. @ girish

yes you can, nikon uses the f-mount which would mount most, if not all, it’s lenses since 1959.

]]> By: The case for Pentax - Photography Today! http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314375 The case for Pentax - Photography Today! Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:55:12 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314375 [...] I recently posted my guide to choosing your first dSLR, I was ripped to shreds in the comments for overlooking Olympus and Pentax… Which is quite [...] [...] I recently posted my guide to choosing your first dSLR, I was ripped to shreds in the comments for overlooking Olympus and Pentax… Which is quite [...]

]]> By: The case for Pentax :: Photocritic photography blog http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314372 The case for Pentax :: Photocritic photography blog Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:31:03 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314372 [...] I recently posted my guide to choosing your first dSLR, I was ripped to shreds in the comments for overlooking Olympus and Pentax… Which is quite [...] [...] I recently posted my guide to choosing your first dSLR, I was ripped to shreds in the comments for overlooking Olympus and Pentax… Which is quite [...]

]]> By: Kunal Bhatia http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314369 Kunal Bhatia Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:58:59 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314369 Hey Guys. Live in the Middle East and looked high and low for a new Nikon D40 but they had discontinued it before I entered the world of photography. Got a helluva deal on the Sony Alpha 200. It's a brilliant entry level camera. Quiet performer but now I'm looking to advance to the next level with new glass. I primarily like to shoot landscapes and portraits. Occasional travel as well. Would appreciate recommendations for lenses that are great and value for money. Hey Guys. Live in the Middle East and looked high and low for a new Nikon D40 but they had discontinued it before I entered the world of photography. Got a helluva deal on the Sony Alpha 200. It’s a brilliant entry level camera. Quiet performer but now I’m looking to advance to the next level with new glass. I primarily like to shoot landscapes and portraits. Occasional travel as well. Would appreciate recommendations for lenses that are great and value for money.

]]> By: Rupen http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314360 Rupen Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:35:24 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314360 Really appreciate this article...I couldn't decide on whether to go for the D3000 with the VR Kit or 1000D. After reading this article, it seems like both will serve my purpose of upgrading to a Digital SLR Camera. Cheers! Really appreciate this article…I couldn’t decide on whether to go for the D3000 with the VR Kit or 1000D.

After reading this article, it seems like both will serve my purpose of upgrading to a Digital SLR Camera.

Cheers!

]]> By: Ram http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314332 Ram Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:25:04 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314332 How come the site has not even considered Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax at all? Are they not cameras? For your information, among all the kit lenses that come with the DSLR, the Zuiko Digital are the best. Olympus is known for their expertise in glass. Whats more? Olympus and Pentax comes with in body IS (Image Stabilisation) which the Canon and Nikon are not even considering. If you need a steady shot with Nikon or Canon, you will have to buy lens that supports them - that also means burning your pocket. This is not the case with Olympus. They have started giving inbody IS 2 years back with the E510 which is a still a hot selling entry level DSLR! Proven dust reduction System - Another trait of Olympus. They have the best reduction system in the market, which can know from the review from any site! There are more points to it. I agree with others that the DSLR market today, goes beyond the Canons and Nikons! How come the site has not even considered Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax at all?
Are they not cameras?

For your information, among all the kit lenses that come with the DSLR, the Zuiko Digital are the best. Olympus is known for their expertise in glass.

Whats more? Olympus and Pentax comes with in body IS (Image Stabilisation) which the Canon and Nikon are not even considering. If you need a steady shot with Nikon or Canon, you will have to buy lens that supports them – that also means burning your pocket.
This is not the case with Olympus. They have started giving inbody IS 2 years back with the E510 which is a still a hot selling entry level DSLR!
Proven dust reduction System – Another trait of Olympus. They have the best reduction system in the market, which can know from the review from any site!

There are more points to it.

I agree with others that the DSLR market today, goes beyond the Canons and Nikons!

]]> By: Kelly Rogers Jacksonville http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314320 Kelly Rogers Jacksonville Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:08:13 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314320 Thank you for posting.. Your blogs are very helpful! Thank you for posting.. Your blogs are very helpful!

]]> By: Danferno http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314303 Danferno Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:51:32 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314303 "I have a question. I am using Nikon FM10 film slr. Can I use my film slr lens on Nikon Dslr (D3000 or D5000)? Girish." I can't say this with 100% certainty, but I'm fairly sure you can. “I have a question.
I am using Nikon FM10 film slr.
Can I use my film slr lens on Nikon Dslr (D3000 or D5000)?

Girish.”

I can’t say this with 100% certainty, but I’m fairly sure you can.

]]> By: jim http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314297 jim Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:19:56 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314297 Hiya, Superb article thank-you so much. I'm just about to leap into the world of SLR primarily as I want to start producing some pieces of photo-realism. Any further tips on what I should look for in a camera with this in mind? I have a hunch megapixels might come into it a little more in light of all the zooming and resizing I might be doing as well as maybe the light meter for combining images from different photos effectively..? I've seen the Sony A230 and DCR HX1 as well as the Canon Powershot SX20 IS and SX1 IS all priced at £299 in my local shop. Which of these do you think might suit my purposes? Thanks again Kind regards, Jim Hiya,
Superb article thank-you so much. I’m just about to leap into the world of SLR primarily as I want to start producing some pieces of photo-realism. Any further tips on what I should look for in a camera with this in mind? I have a hunch megapixels might come into it a little more in light of all the zooming and resizing I might be doing as well as maybe the light meter for combining images from different photos effectively..? I’ve seen the Sony A230 and DCR HX1 as well as the Canon Powershot SX20 IS and SX1 IS all priced at £299 in my local shop. Which of these do you think might suit my purposes?
Thanks again
Kind regards,
Jim

]]> By: readyphotosite http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314285 readyphotosite Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:45:33 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314285 Wow! What an insightful and informative article. Huge thanks, this is really helpful! Wow! What an insightful and informative article. Huge thanks, this is really helpful!

]]> By: canon slr http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314284 canon slr Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:07 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314284 I find info about slr camera and your blog have very good content and infomation about that Thank you. I find info about slr camera and your blog have very good content and infomation about that Thank you.

]]> By: Amirrul Iman http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314280 Amirrul Iman Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:38:11 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314280 i'm using a camera that older than yours..canon 400D... :) with middle range line-up lenses like 10-22mm f3.5-5.6 usm, 28-135 f3.5-5.6 is usm and 70-200mm f4 L usm...and the famous "cheap as chip" lense, 50mm f.18II... :D i’m using a camera that older than yours..canon 400D… :) with middle range line-up lenses like 10-22mm f3.5-5.6 usm, 28-135 f3.5-5.6 is usm and 70-200mm f4 L usm…and the famous “cheap as chip” lense, 50mm f.18II… :D

]]> By: Neil http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314264 Neil Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:32 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314264 "On the other hand, if you are a semi-serious hobbyist, don’t discard other camera brands out of hand: Sony, Olympus and Panasonic are building some very capable cameras indeed" Kudos deserved for recognising there are brands other than the big two but Sony have a pro spec camera the A900, plenty of pros swear by Olympus, oh and there is the brand with years of backwards compatible lenses, Pentax too. Otherwise good advice “On the other hand, if you are a semi-serious hobbyist, don’t discard other camera brands out of hand: Sony, Olympus and Panasonic are building some very capable cameras indeed” Kudos deserved for recognising there are brands other than the big two but Sony have a pro spec camera the A900, plenty of pros swear by Olympus, oh and there is the brand with years of backwards compatible lenses, Pentax too.
Otherwise good advice

]]> By: Girish http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314256 Girish Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:45 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314256 I have a question. I am using Nikon FM10 film slr. Can I use my film slr lens on Nikon Dslr (D3000 or D5000)? Girish. I have a question.
I am using Nikon FM10 film slr.
Can I use my film slr lens on Nikon Dslr (D3000 or D5000)?

Girish.

]]> By: Northwest Photography http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314254 Northwest Photography Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34:17 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314254 My vote gores for the Nikon D3000. We have used Nikons for many years strating with the D70 and moving on thru D200, D300, D700 and D3. This small Nikon is way better than the D70 and D200 of just 3 years ago! My vote gores for the Nikon D3000. We have used Nikons for many years strating with the D70 and moving on thru D200, D300, D700 and D3. This small Nikon is way better than the D70 and D200 of just 3 years ago!

]]> By: JonB http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314238 JonB Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:50:48 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314238 hey! i bought myself a Nikon D60 a month or two ago and I love it, except they've discontinued the model now.. i did however think about body rather than lense while buying it and now that i actually think about it, i could have gotten a way better lense >.< i feel smart :) hey! i bought myself a Nikon D60 a month or two ago and I love it, except they’ve discontinued the model now..
i did however think about body rather than lense while buying it and now that i actually think about it, i could have gotten a way better lense >.<
i feel smart :)

]]> By: Frank http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314213 Frank Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:01 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314213 Hey, I bought my 40D with credit card. There's no problem at all. But..there's a but. I earn some money every month from my 40D. One third of the money I use to pay my camera instalments, one third goes to my pocket another one third I would save it for new glasses in future. I survive though it is only a part time job. Make sure every click you make worth some dollars..or worth keeping. Hey, I bought my 40D with credit card. There’s no problem at all. But..there’s a but. I earn some money every month from my 40D. One third of the money I use to pay my camera instalments, one third goes to my pocket another one third I would save it for new glasses in future. I survive though it is only a part time job. Make sure every click you make worth some dollars..or worth keeping.

]]> By: Dave http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314198 Dave Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:17:39 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314198 Hearty agreement with: Shop for a lens first! Then buy the most basic body you can live with to fit the lens. And the best advise I've ever been given about photography equipment: Pay cash! Even if you have to pay cash for an inexpensive point-and-shoot until you can save up enough to pay cash for higher-end gear, don't go into debt for it. Hearty agreement with:

Shop for a lens first!

Then buy the most basic body you can live with to fit the lens.

And the best advise I’ve ever been given about photography equipment: Pay cash! Even if you have to pay cash for an inexpensive point-and-shoot until you can save up enough to pay cash for higher-end gear, don’t go into debt for it.

]]> By: Troels http://photocritic.org/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314193 Troels Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:04 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2008/top-entry-level-dslr/#comment-314193 Hello, mobile phone cameras? I've got an old Nokia 6070 with a shit camera that only takes blurry photos in a maximum resolution of 640x480. But don't I deserve love, too?! Just kidding. I'm all about the Canon 450D. I wouldn't know the first thing about buying lenses for it — but I did manage to flush the lens cap down the loo one time in a drunken accident. <a href="http://pleimert.wordpress.com/fotografisse/" rel="nofollow">Still takes nice photos, though</a>. Hello, mobile phone cameras? I’ve got an old Nokia 6070 with a shit camera that only takes blurry photos in a maximum resolution of 640×480. But don’t I deserve love, too?!

Just kidding. I’m all about the Canon 450D. I wouldn’t know the first thing about buying lenses for it — but I did manage to flush the lens cap down the loo one time in a drunken accident. Still takes nice photos, though.

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