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DK_2 | Posted: Dec 21 2008, 11:20 AM |
I wear purple pants. +1 Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,993 Member No.: 25,400 Joined: Jul 19th 2007 Location: Buena Park, California | 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. " Suggestions would be nice. |
BOZZ Savage | Posted: Dec 21 2008, 08:23 PM |
ペンタックス Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,454 Member No.: 15,047 Joined: Dec 24th 2005 Location: San Jose, California | Here's what I'm suggesting:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi In-Depth Review Canon Digital Rebel XSi Sample Pictures -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 $$$) -Crop factor of 1.6x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 88mm lens) $634.95 Nikon D60 In-Depth Review Nikon D60 Sample Pictures -Comes with18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (Image Stabilization lens) -Doesn't have in-camera image stabilization (only lenses with the VR label will have image stabilization) -Resolution of 10.2 Megapixels (3872 x 2592) -Focal length multiplier of 1.5x -3.0 fps, unlimited JPEG -ISO - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (plus 3200 with boost) -SD/MMC/SDHC card -2.5" LCD -Lithium Ion (EN-EL9) & charger -522 g -126 x 94 x 64 mm Pros: -Cheapest at $519.00 (via Amazon) -It's a Nikon -Uses rechargeable batteries -Highest ISO of 3200 -Crop factor of 1.5x (Each lens you buy will be 1.6x magnified example a 55mm lens is actually a 82.5mm lens) Cons: -No in-camera image stablization (You have to buy it with every lens you buy = extra $$$) -Smallest LCD -No battery grip available $519.00 Pentax K200D In-Depth Review Pentax K200D Sample Pictures -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 -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. Ian |
DK_2 | Posted: Dec 22 2008, 10:38 AM |
I wear purple pants. +1 Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,993 Member No.: 25,400 Joined: Jul 19th 2007 Location: Buena Park, California | Thank you Bozz. 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 |