Thanks for the links, I read all of them and I am now leaning toward the D3000, it seems to be the most beginner-friendly and cost-effective of the three.Chaitika;4265946; said:
Which dslr to get...
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ding ding dingdrgnfrc13;4265978; said:
i got this vvvvvvvvv and couldnt be happier
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D3000-Dig...ewItem&pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item2eae3a3949
chonhzilla;4265784; said:Great advise!!
Also research cost of lenses for future lens upgrades. As far as I know, D3000, D5000, D40x and D60 require the use of AF-S lenses only. Which can cost quite a bit.
The D40x and D60 can use any nikon mount lens ever made, you just have to shoot manually (is that a bad thing?). They only "require" AF-S lenses if you shoot strictly auto everything. The D3000 and D5000 can use any Nikon mount ever made except for non-ai lenses, which can easily be modified. (I just bought a VERY nice performing lens for $18 off eBay today for my D60...)
I'd go with a a D40 or D40x, use the extra cash to buy lens or two. Maybe get a single AF-S lens and try out a cheap (price; not quality) manual focus lens or two. I feel like I've learned more shooting full manual than most people would shooting on auto for sure.
I got my camera from Cameta Cameras off eBay. Be warned though that Nikon does not warranty products unless they're bought new from a preferred vendor. Anything second hand you're SOL for warranty purposes.
Best bet is to read, read, read, check the cameras out in person, read, read, read.
I have no experience with Canon cameras.
devder1;4266032; said:
I'm sure he means both. I also strongly suggest that too for any beginner. You'll learn a whole lot more with Manual mode.
I have no experience with Nikons.
devder1;4266032; said:
He means manual focus. One way nikon was able to put these entry level cameras out at their current price was to sacrifice the built in lens motor. Instead of the motor being in the body, you have to buy AF S lenses, which have the focus motor built in. Sorry, I should say you're encouraged to buy the AF S lenses.
Anything but an AF S lens will need to be focused manually on those bodies. If you like hunting, you'll love shooting fish manually. It's a challenging process but you learn a lot about photography that way. About half the photos I've put on the net were shot in manual focus.
I actually get better fish shots manually as the autofocus isn't always trying to focus on the glare on the glass.
It's probably because I have an "entry level" Nikon but my autofocus sucks nuts and I get much better shots focusing manually.
It's probably because I have an "entry level" Nikon but my autofocus sucks nuts and I get much better shots focusing manually.
Are there any major differences b/twn manual mode on a P&S and on a dslr? B/c my current camera has a full manual mode that I use for most of my pics anyway (you manually set aperture & shutter speed, and you can manually focus, but the manual focus is optional).chonhzilla;4266074; said:I'm sure he means both. I also strongly suggest that too for any beginner. You'll learn a whole lot more with Manual mode.
I have no experience with Nikons.
same basic concept, but on a much more limited level. my P&S also had a manual mode, but the aperture settings are very limited. ive tried messing with manual focus but i just dont like it. it seems sharp in my viewfinder but when i open the pic full size its a little blurry. i find the D90s AF system to be fast and accurate so i let the camera do its thing.drgnfrc13;4267721;4267721 said:
i'm also a nikon fanboy
i personally dont like the look and feel of canon cameras. they feel cheaply made, even though that doesnt speak to their capabilities. unless your going with $5k extreme-pro cameras, you wont notice a difference between canon or nikon
go to camera store... feel both brands... and buy the one that you can afford even if you must save it abit more... because once you get hook... you will wanna upgrade...
