Hey everyone. I have become convinced that an slr is the way to go. I'm not looking to become a professional photographer, but seeing some of the pics you guys put up here really makes me want be able to shoot my own car like that. I have been looking at the D40 as my first slr. Is that a good camera for beginners? I went into a camera store today and the guy said that I should just go for the D60 instead. Was that just the sales guy trying to sell me a more expencive product, or would it actually be benefitial to spend the extra hundred? I know if I were planning on actually doing something with my photography, getting the D60 would make more cense, but I'm not planning on it being more than just a little hobbie. Are there any comparible, or better, cameras out there for beginners that I should look at? I don't want something that I will spend more time learning how to use it, than actually using it.
Also I was just wondering what you guys thought of this camera. Specifications | KONICA MINOLTA
This is the camera that I've been using for a long while now, and it seems to take pretty good pictures. I know its not an slr, but its got a little more than your typical point and shoot cam.
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Go try them out.. play with them, and buy the one that feels the best to you. When you buy one... also buy Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It will give you a better understanding of iso/shutter/aperture combination and reasons.
As for the D40 and the D60. I wouldn't spend the extra cash on the D60 honestly. I used a D40, not a D40x.. and was happy with it until I grew out of it.
I'm a Nikon guy.. But if you feel that this is the only camera you will probably buy... I would suggest the A200 over the others generally.
dont bother looking at Minolta.. they dont make cameras anymore. Just refer to Sony when looking in that direction... as Parker said... A200 ... A300/350
D40/D60 etc.
I just dont lean towards canon cause you spend more than you have to. you can get more for your money in sony IMO.
dont bother looking at Minolta.. they dont make cameras anymore. Just refer to Sony when looking in that direction... as Parker said... A200 ... A300/350
D40/D60 etc.
I just dont lean towards canon cause you spend more than you have to. you can get more for your money in sony IMO.
I wasn't looking at the minolta. That is the camera that I have right now. I've had it for a long time. I was just wondering what you guys thought about it. Thanks for the other opinions though.
I wasn't looking at the minolta. That is the camera that I have right now. I've had it for a long time. I was just wondering what you guys thought about it. Thanks for the other opinions though.
semi unrelated but I talked to a sports shooter who covered the NCAA Final Four here in detroit and he said your seeing a big push of photogs going back /or going to Nikon. prolly based on the D3 prowess. Chris PA shoots with one and he's usually got his finger on what works best
sorry just had to get a +1 for nikon these days...
semi unrelated but I talked to a sports shooter who covered the NCAA Final Four here in detroit and he said your seeing a big push of photogs going back /or going to Nikon. prolly based on the D3 prowess. Chris PA shoots with one and he's usually got his finger on what works best
sorry just had to get a +1 for nikon these days...
Well.. canon showed their priorities when they went for video and more MP. Rather than an increased Frame rate or a better AF system.
semi unrelated but I talked to a sports shooter who covered the NCAA Final Four here in detroit and he said your seeing a big push of photogs going back /or going to Nikon. prolly based on the D3 prowess. Chris PA shoots with one and he's usually got his finger on what works best
sorry just had to get a +1 for nikon these days...
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Well.. canon showed their priorities when they went for video and more MP. Rather than an increased Frame rate or a better AF system.
I'm on the fanboy boat with these guys
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it depends on what price range you want to stay in, d40 is an inexspensive way to go, and still has a lot of potential. If you compare the specs you will definately get your moneys worth going from a d40 to a xs with the additional features that you would be paying for.
D40 6mp - XS 10mp. Megapixels do not determine picture clarity, so do not let that fool you. It definately plays a role in how much you plan editing a photo, and how big you would like to print. You can get a clear 8x10 pic with a 3mp camera w/ no editing or cropping.
D40 3 pof(points of focus) - XS 7 pof Once again, not really a big deal, but more of a convenience feature when framing. Yes, you can always focus on the object you want then frame, but i see it as an inconvenience personally.
Live View - one feature that the XS has that the d40 does not have. I think of live view as more of a distraction. Its a feature that you would use when you have the camera on a tripod. It is easier to hold a camera steady when it is close to your body than hold it 6-12" away from your head. A good shoulder workout, but bad for pics.
Flame away, its dinner time. I'll be back for more discussion.
Had to edit XSI to XS, its been a while since i shopped around
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