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> I need help with getting a DSLR.
DK_2
  Posted: Dec 21 2008, 11:20 AM


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Hello guys. I need help with looking for a DSLR for a beginner/noob like me. I have been looking around lately, but I can't seem to choose what's a "good" camera is. I will be needing one for my photography class soon enough. I'm willing a $650 -> below. I'm actually looking @ a Nikon D60 atm. But I don't know. sleep.gif"

Suggestions would be nice. smile.gif
BOZZ Savage
Posted: Dec 21 2008, 08:23 PM


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Here's what I'm suggesting:
  • Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D)
  • Nikon D60
  • Pentax K200D
  • Sony Alpha α300

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
In-Depth Review
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Sample Pictures

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-Comes with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Image Stabilization lens)
-Doesn't have in-camera image stabilization (only lenses with the IS label will have image stabilization)
-Resolution of 12.2 Megapixels (4272 x 2848)
-Focal length multiplier of 1.6x
-3.5 fps - 53 JPEG or 6 RAW frames
-ISO - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
-Can timelapse by USB cable and PC
-SD/SDHC/MMC card
-3" LCD
-Canon 1050mAh Li-Ion & Charger
-524 g (18.5 oz)
-129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)
-Live View

Pros:
-Highest resolution - 12.2 Megapixels (4272 x 2848)
-Largest LCD - 3"
-It's a Canon
-Live View
-Uses rechargeable batteries
-Battery Grip available

Cons:
-Most expensive at $634.95 (via Amazon)
-No in-camera image stablization (You have to buy it with every lens you buy = extra $$$)
-Crop factor of 1.6x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 88mm lens)

$634.95


Nikon D60
In-Depth Review
Nikon D60 Sample Pictures

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-Comes with18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (Image Stabilization lens)
-Doesn't have in-camera image stabilization (only lenses with the VR label will have image stabilization)
-Resolution of 10.2 Megapixels (3872 x 2592)
-Focal length multiplier of 1.5x
-3.0 fps, unlimited JPEG
-ISO - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (plus 3200 with boost)
-SD/MMC/SDHC card
-2.5" LCD
-Lithium Ion (EN-EL9) & charger
-522 g
-126 x 94 x 64 mm

Pros:
-Cheapest at $519.00 (via Amazon)
-It's a Nikon
-Uses rechargeable batteries
-Highest ISO of 3200
-Crop factor of 1.5x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 82.5mm lens)

Cons:
-No in-camera image stablization (You have to buy it with every lens you buy = extra $$$)
-Smallest LCD
-No battery grip available

$519.00


Pentax K200D
In-Depth Review
Pentax K200D Sample Pictures

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-Comes with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
-In-camera image stablization (Every lens you'll buy has image stabilization = extra $$$ in your wallet)
-Resolution of 10.2 Megapixels (3872 x 2592)
-Focal length multiplier of 1.5x
-Weather sealed
-2.8 fps, up to 4 JPEG, 1.1 fps, RAW
-ISO - Auto, 100 -1600
-SD/MMC/SDHC card
-2.7" LCD
-AA Batteries
-690 g
-134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.3 x 3.7 x 2.9 in)

Pros:
-Great image quality
-It's a Pentax (more for your money's worth plus well made lenses)
-Crop factor of 1.5x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 82.5mm lens)
-In-camera image stablization (Every lens you'll buy has image stabilization = extra $$$ in your wallet)
-Battery grip available
-Weather sealed

Cons:
-Not a "Big name brand" in the likes of Nikon or Canon
-Worst fps of the four

$559.95


Sony Alpha α300
In-Depth Review
Sony Alpha α300 Sample Gallery

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-Comes with two lenses the DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens and the DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
-In-camera image stablization (Every lens you'll buy has image stabilization = extra $$$ in your wallet)
-Resolution of 10.2 Megapixels (3872 x 2592)
-Focal length multiplier of 1.5x
-3.0 fps, unlimited JPEG, 6 RAW, 3 RAW+JPEG images
-ISO - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
-Compact Flash memory card
-Live View
-Swiveling LCD display
-2.7" LCD
-Lithium Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger
-632 g
-131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 3 in)

Pros:
-Best deal
-Carl Zeiss Lenses
-Crop factor of 1.5x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 82.5mm lens)
-In-camera image stablization (Every lens you'll buy has image stabilization = extra $$$ in your wallet)
-Battery grip available
-You get two lenses for the same price
-Live View
-Swiveling LCD display

Cons:
-Not a "Big name brand" in the likes of Nikon or Canon
-Most expensive but you get two lenses


$649.99


Personally I would go with the Sony Alpha α300 because it has a large LCD, good image quality, large resolution (megapixels), Live View, swiveling LCD display, Carl Zeiss Lenses, looks more ergonomic, and you get the best deal out of the four - a great camera and two good quality lenses for your price limit.

Hope that was helpful for you. smile.gif




Ian
DK_2
  Posted: Dec 22 2008, 10:38 AM


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Thank you Bozz. happy.gif I shall close this thread now.

SORRY FOR THE TOPIC CLOSE, but I have already gotten one of the cameras... Idk which one my dad got me, I guess it's a surprise. >_<



This post has been edited by DK_2 on Dec 22 2008, 02:38 PM