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  • RockinDaMike
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    • Feb 2003
    • 9091

    #1

    dSLR Camera suggestions

    Anyone own a dSLR camera? I really have been inspired lately to take really good picturs but my point and shoot is not cutting it anymore and decided to look into a SLR camera.

    I'm pretty much brand new to these types of cameras. I've really never used them, probably a handful of times when I was using my brothers Canon rebel XT. I like his camera but its a few years old and I want to get a pretty nice one to start off with.

    Looked into Canon's and Nikons, but I have no idea what i'm researching. I'll be out and about using it so having a pretty light camera would be a plus.

    Most people suggested getting a Cannon but have read a lot of great stuff on Nikons too. That's where I can hopefully get some feedback on anyone on OS with experience with these cameras.

    From the research that I've done, I am really leaning towards the Nikon d60.

    I would also love any suggestions on how to learn to take great pictures. I would love to take a class but don't have the time and maybe getting a dvd or a book to help me get started.

    Majority of what I would like to do is take pictures of my baby neice, pets, my car in different sceneries and hopefully some cool pics to photoshop to put on my website. And hopefully it becomes a hobby and an artistic outlet for me.
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  • ChubbyBanana
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    • Oct 2003
    • 7071

    #2
    Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

    I have a D40 and love it. Like yourself I was just starting into the dSLR realm. I'm very happy with my choice.

    I'll send you a PM with some samples.

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    • Cyros
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      • Jun 2003
      • 12628

      #3
      Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

      I took a digital photography class last semester and borrowed my dad's Nikon D50. Left it at home and had to finish my project with a basic point and shoot camera. I hated the thing so much, but maybe it was because it was an older model it seemed.
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      • 23
        yellow
        • Sep 2002
        • 66469

        #4
        Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

        Listen to Chubby... that guys D40 camera takes some amazing shots.

        Its because of him I will have a new hobby this year

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        • callmetaternuts
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          • Jul 2004
          • 7045

          #5
          Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

          Ditto, got one a few months ago and love it.
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          • ChubbyBanana
            Don't Trust Influencers
            • Oct 2003
            • 7071

            #6
            Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

            Thanks 23!

            The best thing about the D40 to me is that it was very easy to learn. I'm sure the D60 is the same.

            A lot of the difference you'll see in the shots I have compared to ones with a point and shoot is the increase from a point and shoot lens and the full SLR lens.

            Here's some of the D40 pics I've taken for those who didn't get the PM

            Clicking on the image will take you to the appropriate flickr page where you can view larger images by selecting "All-Sizes"

            <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2692349620/" title="DSC_0898 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2692349620_f09eee5273.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="DSC_0898" /></a>
            My favorite lightning shot

            <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2651709755/" title="DSC_0456 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2651709755_dafb1f6aa5.jpg" width="362" height="500" alt="DSC_0456" /></a>
            Summer Fireworks

            <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/3366900201/" title="DSC_0870 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3366900201_4d0a0a048c.jpg" width="500" height="288" alt="DSC_0870" /></a>
            Dayton Air Show Jet. This was taken using all I could squeeze out of my 300mm Telephoto Lens and a really quick shuter speed.

            <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2426419555/" title="Trudy06 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2426419555_564aefcc68.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Trudy06" /></a>
            My Mom's Dog

            <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2472469075/" title="Dayton Silos by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2472469075_560ab9d0e5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dayton Silos" /></a>
            Some silos near downtown.
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            • marque1d
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              • Jul 2002
              • 345

              #7
              Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

              http://www.dpreview.com/

              I'm a Canon fan. I have a film SLR that I used for a photography class in College (2004). I set aside the grand to get a Digital Rebel (300D) but I ended up talking myself out of it and wanted to get one of the midrange pro DSLR's. I was hesitant because it was made out of so much plastic and the light weight. All these years later I never pulled the trigger.

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              • Hokie20
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                • Sep 2003
                • 351

                #8
                Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                I have a Nikon D70s and absolutely love it. It's a bit bigger than what you may be looking for, but it takes some amazing quick shots and deep shots. The great thing about me getting a Nikon was that my Dad's old Nikon lenses fit perfect on the new camera body.


                Keep in mind the 18 car was running about 110 mph through the corner.



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                • Cyros
                  ULTRAAAA!!!!
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 12628

                  #9
                  Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                  Originally posted by ChubbyBanana
                  Thanks 23!

                  The best thing about the D40 to me is that it was very easy to learn. I'm sure the D60 is the same.

                  A lot of the difference you'll see in the shots I have compared to ones with a point and shoot is the increase from a point and shoot lens and the full SLR lens.

                  Here's some of the D40 pics I've taken for those who didn't get the PM

                  Clicking on the image will take you to the appropriate flickr page where you can view larger images by selecting "All-Sizes"

                  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2692349620/" title="DSC_0898 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2692349620_f09eee5273.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="DSC_0898" /></a>
                  My favorite lightning shot

                  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2651709755/" title="DSC_0456 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2651709755_dafb1f6aa5.jpg" width="362" height="500" alt="DSC_0456" /></a>
                  Summer Fireworks

                  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/3366900201/" title="DSC_0870 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3366900201_4d0a0a048c.jpg" width="500" height="288" alt="DSC_0870" /></a>
                  Dayton Air Show Jet. This was taken using all I could squeeze out of my 300mm Telephoto Lens and a really quick shuter speed.

                  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2426419555/" title="Trudy06 by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2426419555_564aefcc68.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Trudy06" /></a>
                  My Mom's Dog

                  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backfocus/2472469075/" title="Dayton Silos by Back Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2472469075_560ab9d0e5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dayton Silos" /></a>
                  Some silos near downtown.
                  That lightning shot is amazing as well as being able to capture that jet.
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                  • 23
                    yellow
                    • Sep 2002
                    • 66469

                    #10
                    Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                    Chubby show them the one with the flood

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                    • Pared
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                      • Feb 2003
                      • 39337

                      #11
                      Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                      The body is only part of it. A high quality lens will really bring out the potential of the body.

                      No matter who you go with, if you have a crap lens then the pictures will be more up to the photographer to bring out their beauty.

                      Processing is another art form as well as piece of the puzzle.
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                      • RockinDaMike
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                        • Feb 2003
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                        Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                        Thanks for all the great tips guys. I've decided to go with the Nikon D60 and bought a book off amazon to help me get started.

                        I'm definitely going to get a new lense as soon as I'm much better using the camera and I'm guessing a good long distance lense 55mm to 200 mm would be a good 2nd lense right?

                        Maybe I shouldn't get ahead of myself and actually do well on the lense it comes with. I'll probably get some other tools like the wireless remote Chubby suggested.

                        Luckily I have stuff around my house like an old mini tripod and a camera bag.
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                          • Sep 2002
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                          #13
                          Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                          Originally posted by RockinDaMike
                          Thanks for all the great tips guys. I've decided to go with the Nikon D60 and bought a book off amazon to help me get started.

                          I'm definitely going to get a new lense as soon as I'm much better using the camera and I'm guessing a good long distance lense 55mm to 200 mm would be a good 2nd lense right?

                          Maybe I shouldn't get ahead of myself and actually do well on the lense it comes with. I'll probably get some other tools like the wireless remote Chubby suggested.

                          Luckily I have stuff around my house like an old mini tripod and a camera bag.
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                          • ChubbyBanana
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                            • Oct 2003
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                            #14
                            Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                            Originally posted by RockinDaMike
                            Thanks for all the great tips guys. I've decided to go with the Nikon D60 and bought a book off amazon to help me get started.

                            I'm definitely going to get a new lense as soon as I'm much better using the camera and I'm guessing a good long distance lense 55mm to 200 mm would be a good 2nd lense right?

                            Maybe I shouldn't get ahead of myself and actually do well on the lense it comes with. I'll probably get some other tools like the wireless remote Chubby suggested.

                            Luckily I have stuff around my house like an old mini tripod and a camera bag.
                            Tripod and remote for shutter are key on those lightning shots.

                            Here's the remote on amazon.


                            The 55-200mm VR Nikon lens is really nice. It will help compliment the 18-55mm that comes with the camera fairly well. Some people aren't big fans of switching lenses back and forth in the field, so they opt for a 18-200mm for their cameras, and sell the kit 18-55mm. That's a bit pricier than just having two lenses.

                            I bought a Tamron AF Lens that works with the Auto Focus on the D40, and it's great.

                            I could have spent a little more money on the lense, but that one has done me well. The sharpness lacks when you get at 300, but other than that it works great. I usually just don't go all the way to 300mm. Also the switching lenses doesn't bother me.

                            Also I would suggest buying a UV Filter for your lens for protection. Once I happened to drop my 70-300 when it was fairly new. I thought for sure it was broken, but the only thing that cracked was the protective filter.

                            Hopefully all this information helps.
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                            • Cyros
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                              • Jun 2003
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                              #15
                              Re: dSLR Camera suggestions

                              So you sat their with your camera on a tripod and just hoped the lightning would strike above the position the camera was focused on?
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