digital camera ?
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Im looking to buy a good digital camera. Im looking for a camera that would be good for taking action shots (skiing,mountain biking, etc) I have a budget of around 1,000us and I want be able to switch lenses. Ive noticed that alot designers here are photographers so I thought id ask you guys. what would you guys recommend.......
thanks in advance
- Tyrone0
might be out of you price range but i have a Canon 20D and its DOPE!
- Dancer0
Yeah, there are some fantastic recomendations here. Do a search...
- spiralstarez0
I have the D70 and it rocks. Probably slightly more than you want to spend but I say buck up if you want good.
Otherwise your only other bet (based on the stipulation that you want to change lenses) is the Canon Digital Rebel. I have heard good things about it, but unlike the D70 they give you a shitty kit lens with the package when you buy it.
Note: If you are spending this much money for a camera you should know or really want to learn how to use it. The camera won't take good photos for you...
- teto0
I'm in the process of deciding between the Nikon D70 & the Canon 20D
Can anybody tell me the main difference between them?
Is the difference in effective pixels worth the price difference?
- jevad0
I use an Ixus 400, and next week I will have the 20D!
w00t!
- JG_LB0
Get the Canon! I have a digitl rebel and it's fuckin awesome...for a little more the 20d is absolutely everything you'll need for your needs at the moment. Canon 20d all the way.
- kezza_20
I have the Canon G5 and it is great. Small enough to put in pocket and big enough to swap lenses if you want to get them.
- ********0
does anyone have the Sigma SD10? ive seen and read great things about it. i own the film version, Sigma SA9. do any of you own the SD9 or SD10?
- teto0
Nobody can tell me the main difference between the Canon 20D and Nikon D70?
Besides the obvious effective pixel difference. Does that justify the $500 price difference?
- spiralstarez0
see for yourself:
- sykosis0
the 20D is nice and all but the battery won't last long if your in the cold... and the different chips between the canon and nikon make a big difference.. the canon C-MOS is better for hi-lights... I would have to say that for what U want... neither is good... your hi-lights will completely blow out on the ski hill... witch is problem with digital.. if you go with the nikon U will get haloing around the colors and all the white snow.. that is a problem of the nikon CCD
- breed0
i have a d100. my reasoning was i also have a nikon n80 body for shooting 35mm, and i wanted to be able to use the lenses that i allready own.
- spiralstarez0
So on the specs for them as I was looking, there is not that much diff between the D70 and 20D (on the specs - someone might be able to tell you diff that knows more)
The Canon can shoot 5fps whereas the D70 3, Canon has more megapixels, but I don't always know why people drool over this unless they need it. At 6.2 you are already printing pretty damn big, so it will depend on your needs.
The other major thing to consider is that one has CMOS and one has CCD, generally CCD (D70) is more highly regarded in image quality. For an article on this:
http://www.dalsa.com/markets/ccd…
You can push the ISO on the Canon on stop further in either direction on the D70.
The Canon also has a sync whereas the D70 does not, but this will not matter if you are not doing any professional lighting.
The cameras also have their own proprietary metering systems, so if that is of interest to you, look it up.
I guess the last thing to consider is price - Canon is more expensive, but may offer more if you need more.
And lastly, don't just look at the camera. The lens is just as important. I know the rebel comes with a shitty kit lens, I don't know the lens that comes with the 20D.
Because I have the D70 I can tell you that it is a great lens for one that is included in a package. The 20D may have a great one as well but I do not know that.
Hope this is comprehensive!
- scoops0
If it's your first SLR then i would say go with the canon D20... it's more that a little bit pimp. But if you already have an investment in SLR lenses then go with what you have. The D70 and the D20 are both great cameras, and offer comperable options. and i think they should only be like $200 apart in price...
- teto0
Thanks folks, that helps a lot!
- meok0
I been using my D70 for a couple weeks, love it. I actually ordered the 20D but they fucked it up and got me this one. It worked out perfect for me. Only thing I wouldve liked for the nikon is a available battery grip to make it look meaner.
- danthon0
do already have lenses?
that will narrow your decision down fast!
I use a Fuji S2pro slr because it compliments all my old nikon f-mount gear nicely. It has done me good so far and is in the same price range as teh d70. One thing I that shyed me away from the d70 was that its lowest iso setting was 200. Besides that a fine camera indeed as well as the canon.
- shaft0
I am selling my D30 and choosing between a used 10D and a new D70. I will eventually get a 20D but it's just too expensive now. I love low light photography - outdoor nightshots and concerts, especially without flash or tripod. 20D takes photography where film just didn't reach - usable ISO 3200 is a breakthrough to me. Pair this camera with an excellent cheap 50mm F1.8 lens and the night is yours.
- spongebob0
I have the Canon G5 and it is great. Small enough to put in pocket and big enough to swap lenses if you want to get them.
kezza_2
(Nov 23 04, 15:33)Dude are you a kangaroo?