Digital SLR cameras
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Topic: Digital SLR cameras
Posted By: queenbean
Subject: Digital SLR cameras
Date Posted: 25 February 2010 at 11:20pm
I think I've seen a thread on this before, but I can't for the life of me remember how to search for it 
I'm thinking about getting one soon, does anyone have any recommendations? I'm a complete novice! -------------   
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 25 February 2010 at 11:47pm
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I don't have any suggestions but I want one too!!!! ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!) 
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 12:48am
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I got a Canon 400D a while back, and LOVE it.
When I looked into it, there is alwasy the debate between canon and nikon. You're either in one or the other boat. Or like me, just buy which ever had the best deal. Check out some reviews of cameras that your interested in. I got the 400D which came with a 75-300mm lens and 18-55mm lens. I never use the 75-300mm lens So if I was to buy again, wouldn't get this double combo, and put the extra money towards another lens. We just brought the 50mm lens, and this is awesome. Research and figure out what you want the camera for ie home/baby photos or are you wanting to become a pro. Then search for the best price. Check out price spy (www.pricespy.co.nz) to get the best deal. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: shadowfeet
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 1:23am
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http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29379&KW=SLR+camera - http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29379&KW=SLR+camera Link to the thread you might have been thinking of ------------- 
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Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 8:05am
| We also have a canon 400D too its super easy for me to use and hubby can change lenses and do creative stuff too so its great. |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 9:29am
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I've heard great things about the 400D & the 450D everyone who I know who is upgrading to a DSLR seem to get those. I'm using a 20D which is in the next bracket up & that is great so I'd think the entry level DSLR from Canon are good too.
I mainly use a 90-300 lens & even though you need to be further from the subject it blurs up the background, which is the effect I'm looking for. Wide angle is cool to  ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 9:31am
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My little brothers both have cannon DSL. Tim has a website of pics and he did a lot of research before buying.
http://timo.modacity.net/ - Tim's website He is a very talented photographer for someone self taught ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 11:59am
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If you do decide on a twin lens kit, make sure it's an IS lens (I don't think the 75-300mm one is an IS) The IS stands for image stabilization. There is a great difference and well worth the extra bit of money.
I have a nikon d60 which is great to use, there are great things about both Nikon and Canon. The 400D Canon is great too :) |
Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 12:05pm
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I have just bought a 450D, and i had a 400D. I highly recommend those. ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 12:18pm
| Kandice, do you mind me asking how much you paid for your 450? |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 4:56pm
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We have a Nikon D60 - love it, has been one of our best buys ever!
My Mum has Nikon D90 and her camera is amazing, but we couldn't justify that much money for us as amatuers! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 6:22pm
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I paid $1000 for it. I have my 400D for sale on trade me at the moment. ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 6:31pm
We have the Canon 400D and  it!!! Its an awesome camera. We have both the 75-300mm lens and 18-55mm lens and I love using both of them. So much fun ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
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Posted By: EmilysMum
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 8:42pm
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I've got a Nikon D50 and love it. Also have a 18mm to 200mm lens, which is BRILLIANT. No more lugging around two lenses and having to keep changing them. Cost $1000 just for the lens, but it is sooo worth it.
I'd really recommend going into a shop and having a play with a couple of different types. A friend bought a Canon based on recommendations, but didn't have a play with it before he bought one. Turns out its too small for his hands so he had to buy a big add on battery pack just so that he could take photos without getting cramps! Not ideal. I'd also recommend doing a bit of a course if you can. I did a weekend course and it was invaluable learning how to use the camera properly. As the guy who took the course said, there is no point buying an expensive SLR camera if you're just going to leave it on Auto. Thats the camera telling you how the photo should look, when for an SLR you can tell the camera exactly how a photo should look, and the possibilities are endless. Enjoy! Its an expensive hobby, but one that is so much fun. |
Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 27 February 2010 at 4:17pm
Thanks soooo much ladies, will start window shopping!!!  -------------
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