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May 26th, 2009, 05:01 PM
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Idea is compare DSLR Cameras and try finding out the best, best value for money and best budget/Entry level DSLR Cameras
* Please back up your claims with reference and photos
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May 26th, 2009, 07:04 PM
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I have DSLR but If I have to do it over, I would buy digital cam first.
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May 26th, 2009, 08:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lafanter
Idea is compare DSLR Cameras and try finding out the best, best value for money and best budget/Entry level DSLR Cameras
* Please back up your claims with reference and photos
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This is an extremely difficult question to answer. Claims are hard to make unless there is a constant that is being compared. How small of a budget are you speaking of and what are your photography goals?
Ask yourself:
-What type of photos am I going to shoot?
-Am I going to print photos? If so, what size would be my max print?
-Do I need a camera to chase around my kids? Something that can take many photos very quickly?
-Do I need a camera to take low light photos like at a concert or dimly lit area?
-Can I carry a larger camera or should I stick with a smaller body?
-Will I be practicing high speed photography?
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May 26th, 2009, 08:42 PM
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excellent set of questions there
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May 27th, 2009, 12:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PunchingMonk
I have DSLR but If I have to do it over, I would buy digital cam first.
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rite 
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Originally Posted by PandyaPhotography
This is an extremely difficult question to answer. Claims are hard to make unless there is a constant that is being compared. How small of a budget are you speaking of and what are your photography goals?
Ask yourself:
-What type of photos am I going to shoot?
-Am I going to print photos? If so, what size would be my max print?
-Do I need a camera to chase around my kids? Something that can take many photos very quickly?
-Do I need a camera to take low light photos like at a concert or dimly lit area?
-Can I carry a larger camera or should I stick with a smaller body?
-Will I be practicing high speed photography?
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ok, ur Qs are making me go hain 
budget DSLR means entry level DSLR's you cant go below that can u 
we are talking abt DSLR Cameras which clearly defines what sort of cameras are we going to talk abt. So this thread is not for some one who is going to buy a camera(probably 1st time) and does not know what kind he/she wants. This thread is for those who know what SLR stands for and what is the extra D in front of it. So basically if you know what DSLR means, you need not to ask these questions which are excellent set of question as Aisha said  She has worked for big labels so she must be right 
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May 27th, 2009, 01:09 AM
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nice thread Lafanter.
mujhay bhi camera lena hai 
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May 27th, 2009, 09:34 AM
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Laf
I wanted to take pic from difficult angels. On digital cam,on the screen, you can see what camera sees. So you can put cam on floor and take pics. etc
Plus now I know there is lot more to photography then a camera.
SO
A small half decent digital cam would do just fine to get any one started. I am thinking about getting one too.
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May 27th, 2009, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zobia
nice thread Lafanter.
mujhay bhi camera lena hai |
But even with out cam you take real good pictures 
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May 27th, 2009, 10:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lafanter
rite
ok, ur Qs are making me go hain
budget DSLR means entry level DSLR's you cant go below that can u
we are talking abt DSLR Cameras which clearly defines what sort of cameras are we going to talk abt. So this thread is not for some one who is going to buy a camera(probably 1st time) and does not know what kind he/she wants. This thread is for those who know what SLR stands for and what is the extra D in front of it. So basically if you know what DSLR means, you need not to ask these questions which are excellent set of question as Aisha said She has worked for big labels so she must be right |
I am just looking for a bit of info so I don't have to send our friends looking at 50 different links. Most newbies will not have any clue of the detalis mentioned on the spec sheets on dpreview.
I understand your thread now, and what you are doing is creating a database of all the budget cameras out there and giving them a general rating, not a specific rating. That is a great idea for people to get a basic understanding. Good job.
If they need something in particular, they can just post here and I am sure somebody will put them in the right direction.
I look forward to checking out this thread.
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May 27th, 2009, 10:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PunchingMonk
Laf
I wanted to take pic from difficult angels. On digital cam,on the screen, you can see what camera sees. So you can put cam on floor and take pics. etc
Plus now I know there is lot more to photography then a camera.
SO
A small half decent digital cam would do just fine to get any one started. I am thinking about getting one too.
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Thanks for this info. It sounds like you can benefit from "liveview"
This is a feature in certain DSLR's that will allow you to see your scene through the screen prior to taking the shot. This feature is not really included in any budget camera, but if you define your budget I can help you more.
I really think you should consider the Nikon D5000.
You can swivel the screen out and take your interesting angle shots.
There are so many entry level camera's now a days it gets hard to be able to recommend anything. If somebody says " i like to take photos of my son's sports games" then I can help find a budget camera that is good for that purpose.
Otherwise, to any new person to photography, they will have no clue what fps is, or ISO etc. So why just post a bunch of specs on camera's that new people.... "those who know what SLR stands for and what is the extra D in front of it" will not understand
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May 27th, 2009, 10:59 AM
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What type of photos am I going to shoot?
-Am I going to print photos? If so, what size would be my max print?
-Do I need a camera to chase around my kids? Something that can take many photos very quickly?
-Do I need a camera to take low light photos like at a concert or dimly lit area?
-Can I carry a larger camera or should I stick with a smaller body?
-Will I be practicing high speed photography?
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- well i am not sure wat kinda photos i am interested in shooting ... love micro shoot, nature, portraits, event.....
- i probably will print some really nice photos in normal or 8x11 size photo...but not quite sure....
- no i am not gona b chasing kids.... but depends on the situation.... i might
- its not like i am always gona have gud lighting....sometimes ur subject doesnt have enough light around it... so u have no other choice but to take pic in low light
- i would rather stick with small body....easy to carry around
- high speed photography..... probably ... why not?
oh and budget is around 600 CND$
now help me 
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May 27th, 2009, 11:21 AM
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I think the best entry level camera is Nikon D40
Nikon D40 Guide
"The Nikon D40 is a great camera for beginning photographers."
Recommended Cameras
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May 27th, 2009, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PunchingMonk
Laf
I wanted to take pic from difficult angels. On digital cam,on the screen, you can see what camera sees. So you can put cam on floor and take pics. etc
Plus now I know there is lot more to photography then a camera.
SO
A small half decent digital cam would do just fine to get any one started. I am thinking about getting one too.
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Besided the Nikon D5000 that PandyaPhoto recommended, you should also check out Sony Alpha 300 and 350 or the newer, soon to be released 330 and 380. All these models have LiveView and an articulating screen. What Sonys do not have is video, which Nikon D5000 does (720p @ 30fps).
You should also consider Canon T1i, which has LiveView and video but no articulating screen.
The Sony's can be had for $600-$700, the Nikon for $850, and the Canon for $900. (All prices include kit lenses).
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May 29th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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1st up is
Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS / Kiss F)
I wud say go for it, it's my first camera also coz it was the lowest in price but the result is v good  exp if used with Canon Lenses
I said na
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Jun 1st, 2009, 12:32 AM
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next is Olympus 420 and Sony A200
but i m too busy with exams, will post their reviews and scores soon.
thankoo
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Jun 5th, 2009, 07:49 PM
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Peace All
If you want budget and want DSLR ... then you want Sony Alpha 200, that is what I got recently. And the missus has been taking a few pics on it.
Here is the review:
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200: Digital Photography Review
Here is an example pic from it, but of course it has been scaled down to fit the upload limit:
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"I am leaving you two things and you will never go astray as long as you cling to them -- they are the Book of Allah and my Sunnah." [Reported by Al- Haakim - Sahih].
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Jun 7th, 2009, 05:28 PM
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i just wanted to add that this camera is
Highly Recomended by Reference: dpreview.com
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Jun 7th, 2009, 06:01 PM
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Next on the line up is OLYMPUS E-420, its spec sheet looks more like something we'd expect from a mid-range SLR
it out classes its rival by:
- being the smallest and lightest DSLR available in market by any manufacturer.
- has a live view feature
- dust reduction system
- wireless flash control
- bracketing
- customizable mirror lock-up
Olympus E-420 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review
Image quality is better than A200 but no match with canons
Image comparison with 450D
Olympus E-420 Review: 24. Compared to (JPEG): Digital Photography Review
Rating (out of 10)
Build quality 8.0
Ergonomics & handling 8.0
Features 8.5
Image quality 8.0
Performance (speed) 8.5
Value 9.0
Highly Recommended (Just)
Latest version has been announced E-450 just a month ago, no previews available.
PS. with all these feature, I might consider buying this as my entry level camera specially when it comes with all these amazing features. It would have been the ideal camera only if it had little better image quality.
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