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Recommend your DSLR Camera
Okay, so in reading tons of reviews I am finding that to shoot kids and moving action (kids and pets) that no point and shoot can do what a DSLR can do.
I am trying to find something in the $300-500 range that will last us a while...and give us great shots for the baby's scrapbook.
It also needs to be relatively easy to use (for Joseph) and somewhat easy to travel with (I know DSLRs are not as travel-friendly as pocket-sized digitals).
Right now I am looking at Nikon D40 and Canon Rebel...what about Sony?
This is the one I am thinking about getting:
http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html
I am on the fence between a pocket point and shoot and an entry-level DSLR...help?!?!
Re: Recommend your DSLR Camera
Well, I L-O-V-E my new Nikon D5000 but I don't remember the price range. We did get ours at Best Buy. We were also looking at (and I loved) the Nikon D40, but for some reason MH couldn't get off of the video feature the D5000 had so that is what we went with.
I'm still so new with the DSLR camera, but I LOVE it and know it's something I can grow with since there is so much to learn on it. GL!
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Totally agree. I use the Kids/pets feature all the time and it works just fine. My H has a fancy schmancy Nickon DSLR, but it is anything BUT point and shoot, yes, it might take a better picture, but by the time you whip it out and get the setting right, the moment has already past. For scrap books, photo books etc, a point & shoot will be more than enough. Plus, you'll have enough crap to lug around when baby W shows up, the last thing you'lll want to carry is a bing ol' DSLR. Just my 2 cents.
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We recently bought DH a DSLR as an early Xmas present. We went with the Nikon D90. Our second choice was the D40. But DH being the geek that he is wanted the latest and greatest features (that don't even matter that much).
You should check out this site:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/
DH looked at this a lot for advice on DSLRs.
Thanks! Christine provided that link in my other camera thread...very helpful. Which is why I am now leaning towards the Nikon D40 rather than a Canon point and shoot (looking at the 990).
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Hey Lori,
One big red flag about the Nikon D40 - I've been lurking on The Bump's photography board and I read that the 50mm 1.8 lens doesn't auto focus with that camera. The 50 1.8 is the first lens I bought on the recommendation of Frank (THE Frank Amodo, haha) and it's a great beginner lens. Plus, it's pretty cheap - I got it for like $85 on amazon.
Just a thought. You might want to go check out that board, too. They seem to have lots of good advice.
A dslr is much bulkier than a p&s but I love mine soooo much and will definitely be using it way too much once our baby is born. Besides, I can't even take a half decent picture with a p&s. =P
Thanks Lisa and Christine... It comes with the 3X Zoom Kit Outfit, with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens.
And has the following listed as compatible lenses:
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor
1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported,
2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus,
3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus,
4) Other AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix
5): Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function
That said, I don't see myself wanting to buy a bunch of fancy lenses...I am too frugal for that in all honesty (which is why I have been using the same Minolta Digital Camera since 2001!)...
I basically want to get something that will work well out of the box, learn some tweaks along the way, but basically spend the money and get something good without having to add-on or upgrade later. I did look on the Bump Photog board and many gals say the Nikon D40 is a good entry-level DSLR, which is what I want.
So, I am thinking I'll just invest in this camera now and hope it gets us through the first 5 years or so of parenting! LOL! From there....who knows what technology will bring?!?
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You say that now...but trust me, it's addicting!
Especially when you start to learn to do some cool stuff.
The kit lens only has a max aperture of 3.5 at it's widest (18mm) and 5.6 at 55mm, which won't give you great bokeh, and it will probably be kinda slow. I have a Tamron 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 that I used in London and it bugged me how slow it was. I had no idea it would be that way (I bought it before I really knew anything about lenses, based on reviews). The 50mm 1.8 is a nice, cheap, fast lens. You should check out the reviews on the kit lens because if it's slow, it kinda defeats the purpose.
Lisa K, what do you think? Agree?
we love love love our canon rebel in fact we love it so much i upgraded my husband to a canon 40d yes the camera is heavier but it so much faster and the pictures are sooo much better hope that helps
LOL! I am sure that I'd WANT to buy fancier lenses and such, but with all that we have to pay for (DH's school, daycare, and maybe a new house) I don't see myself really able to actually give into that want! LOL!
SInce I am a total newb at digital photography and won't have tons of time or money to devote to becoming more than the most casual of hobbiests, I think I should be safe with the lens that comes with the kit. If/when I can be more into it all, I'll probably be ready to buy a new camera altogether! :-)
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To be totally honest with you, like Christine said, yes, it can be addicting BUT the first two years I had my dslr, I shot mostly with the kit lens (18-55) and another cheapo telephoto zoom lens that was hella slow and was pretty happy with the shots that I was able to get. You'll be able to get some really nice pictures with the kit lens and you really won't know what you're missing until you use something better. Because we've built up our lens collection, I don't even touch the kit lens anymore but that's only because I've been spoiled.
Besides, I hear that the Nikon kit lens is a bit better than Canon's kit lens....
Nicole, which camera did you use for Sean Patricks Bday party on FB? Those were great pictures!! I have been meaning to ask you that.
Lori, Once you see Sean Patrick's pics you might change your mind. Makes you just want to squeeze and kiss those little cheeks of his.
Makes me wish I had a better camera.
Wow, thanks Amy. It's funny that you mention it because SP's 1st Bday Luau photos on FB are a combo of 4 different cameras (2 point & shoot and 2 DSLR)
The majority of them have been color enhanced. Here's the link to the photos, besides the ones that have some fuzzy in them (obviously taken by a DSLR) - I can't tell the others apart.