Sooooooooo....who owns a DSLR?

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Sooooooooo....who owns a DSLR?

By FG2_Andrew
- Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:59 pm #330399 I am looking to buy a DSLR since my photog buddy sold his camera. I planned on just letting him use the one I buy (doesn't need to be great). But I want it to be something that I can understand and will have many years of fun with..


That being said, can some of you photography guys school me a bit on what to look for?
1. should i buy a body and lens separate?
2. is 10mpx that much better than 12?




here's my purchase parameters:
- under $500 for everything
- would like HD video capability
- would like standard lens
- would like adaptability with better lenses down the line
- would like something with simple "controls"
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By Flatland_EG
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:15 am #330542 I think a viable option to consider is probably checking out any local pawn shops, I think you'll find a good camera that fits your requirements and your price range.
Personally I think if you can find a body with a lens I'd say go for it unless you want a specific type.
And 12 megapixel will be higher resolution than 10, both of which you have no problem finding for a reasonable price. :)
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Re: Sooooooooo....who owns a DSLR?

By Chance
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:59 am #330546
EH2_andy wrote:1. should i buy a body and lens separate?
2. is 10mpx that much better than 12?


1. depending on the deal you find.. either way is a good option. (check amazon, thats where I've bought a body and few of my lenses)
2. It all depends on if you're trying to blow your pictures up... if you're going to be maxing out the size to make say a poster or whatever.. then yeah it makes a difference. but for normal everyday pictures and shooting you wont really see a difference.
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By FG2_Andrew
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:21 pm #330548 :thumb:
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By kapow
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:43 pm #330714 I recommend a Canon T2i (Rebel), they don't sell them in the shops anymore but you an find them anywhere online second hand or craigslist

18 megapixels!
Awesome 1080p full HD recording, better then most camcorders. Best thing is it's all manual control

TV commercial shot with the T2i
http://youtu.be/KqEVFN5c9y4
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By FG2_Andrew
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:08 pm #330716 not sure how i feel about all manual controls as a beginning dslr user. i kinda still want the functionality out the box with little to no knowledge.
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By kapow
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:45 am #330832
EH2_andy wrote:not sure how i feel about all manual controls as a beginning dslr user. i kinda still want the functionality out the box with little to no knowledge.


They still have Auto and other settings depending on what you're shooting, portrait, landscape. Pictures still look flawless with auto settings!
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By evil-G-nius
- Wed May 01, 2013 7:06 am #331211 with your budget go with an all in one package...don't get just the body because it will run you more. The lenses run almost as much as the camera itself FYI. 12mp or higher will be fine and make sure you get a camera with OPTICAL ZOOM not digital. Digital zoom is not actually zooming, its enlarging the picture which is degrading the quality of the picture.

I am getting a Nikon D3100 any day now...just waiting for it to be delivered. This will be my first one too but I did some research and this is a good one for beginners...under 500 at best buy
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By teal_dx
- Thu May 09, 2013 2:33 am #331466 Nikon just dropped the price on their D3100 Kit, $499 w/ 2 lenses:
http://shop.nikonusa.com/store/nikonusa ... m.88251600

Nikon says out of stock but you can get this deal at Best buy, Crutchfield, Amazon, ebay etc...
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By evil-G-nius
- Wed May 15, 2013 4:53 am #331738 Got my D3100 for free :thumb: Its pretty badass so far, got it time for my Alaska trip. I also got a set of Marine Binoculars which are so freaking cool
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By FG2_Andrew
- Wed May 15, 2013 11:38 am #331747 hmm... well, got a thing of two to pay off first. maybe if i fiddle around with it enough, i'll take up some work for bands (live shots, promotional).
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By evil-G-nius
- Tue May 28, 2013 4:28 pm #332201 just got back from my Alaska trip and the camera was AWESOME! As soon as I sift through the hundreds of pictures I took I'll post some
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By FG2_Andrew
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:08 pm #333444 bought a D3100, loving it so far!
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By evil-G-nius
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:44 pm #333448 ITs awesome isnt it. If you want a lens kit...check newegg.com. I just got a 70mm-300mm zoom lens, tulip hood, 3 filters and a cleaning pen for 171 bucks shipped. The lens itself is a $700 lens!
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By FG2_Andrew
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:01 pm #333450
evil-G-nius wrote:ITs awesome isnt it. If you want a lens kit...check newegg.com. I just got a 70mm-300mm zoom lens, tulip hood, 3 filters and a cleaning pen for 171 bucks shipped. The lens itself is a $700 lens!


good looking out
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