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Written By Sacintimidator06


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Photography "e-book" to get you all started.

Q: "I want to get a camera but don't want to spend so much on a DSLR or an SLR, what point and shoot should I get?"
A: We need to know your budget! Without that, we don;t know what to tell you. I'd go with the Nikon Coolpix series, but I'm biased since Im still in love with my 3200. Please, don't make a thread asking this question, just post it in here and we'll answer it.

Q: "I want a lens, but don't know which to get! Help!"
A: Tell us your budget, and what you want to shoot. If you want to shoot wildlife or sports, I suggest getting a zoom telephoto lens. Look around other forums and maybe go to your town's Photography Club(if you have one) and ask some pro's for their opinion. 200mm is sometimes too long for portraits yet too short for wildlife... but, for landscape shots, 200mm can be wonderful to work with, providing the perfect range. 50-60mm macro lenses are the most cost effective but also the most restrictive. Their performance for general subjects is somewhat limited as their qualities have been set up for real close focusing and not for infinity focusing that normal lenses excel at.

Post all of your questions concerning cameras and/or photography in here and we will do our best to answer them.

Check back a few pages before you post a new question to see if it has already been answered. Chances are it will have been answered at least a couple of times.

[Grammaton]

hello I am an amature who has taken two photography classes one in high school and another in college and love it as a hobby however am not considering become a fully professional photographer. I am looking at getting a digital slr in the upcomming months and was wondering what your opinions were on the Nikon D80, is this camera enough of a step above the D60 to make it worth the extra money?

[chad]

d80 is much better than the d60. but honestly, i would go with the d70. cheaper, unlimited flash sync, better than the d60 and cheaper i believe.

[STEED]

If you're not (thanks Chad) looking to go pro, the D60 is enough for the average ameture, high-end consumer, above the D60 you have the D80 and now D90. If you consider yourself a "prosumer" (high end goods) the D90 is ideal. It has resolution that will keep you happy for the life of the camera, it's fast, versitile and easy to use with loads of accessories. If you're looking for a well rounded camera that gives you solid control the D60 will also keep you happy for years, is light weight and very user friendly. Nikons hold good value and this generation has alot of cool accessories that the D70 didn't (that's what I have and I feel left out)...

The D70 and D70s are out of production, the D80 replaced it and having tested a D90, I say go with that, it's fast, takes great pictures, has options the D70/s doesn't and is solid in your hands.

For the record the D700 is the best camera I've ever held, I cried inside putting down...

[chad]

he said he does not want to go pro.

[STEED]

Damn ADD... 1 sec... Fixy

[JU993RNAUT]

i have a nikkon coolpix now but i hope to get a dslr soon
right now im in a photography class at my school

[chad]

haha steed i wasnt trying to be a ignorant, just in case it came off that way. and yes, for the record, d700>life.

[paintballa87]

i have a camera and whenever i take pics it seems to be shaky in the pic,like the pic blures
idk what it is cause its a great camera

[chad]

put your shutter speed up.

[RTodd]

Go for the D80. I bought mine earlier this year and love it. I have been into photography for about twenty years (hobby).

[RTodd]

Can anyone tell me the best way to protect my camera and lens on the paintball field.

[chad]

you can get a camera rain cover to protect from splatter. but from actually getting hit, i am not too sure.

[STEED]

There are rubber cases and rain covers but both seriously effect the use of the camera. Most higher quality DSLR have seals that protect most of the openings, the most vulnerable areas are the mount and back side, only a rain cover will protect them but not from a direct shot where the pressure could cause damage. Best thing you can do for your camera to protect it, quality insurance.

[Grammaton]

thanks guys, ya i do consider myself the "prosumer" ill never do it for a living to make a d700 worth the money to me but the d80 is somethin ive looked long and hard at...hadnt really looked into the d90 ill have to check that out. Thanks for the advice it was just what i was looking for.

[chad]

if its between the d80 and d90. the d90 rips it to shreds. but my friend has a d80 and i love it. its a great camera. and not too expensive.

[STEED]

I'm almost positive the D90 is the D80 succesor but we'll to wait till next year to see if the 80 is put down.

[Captain Hollywood]

Good Thread, I will hopefully be doing a "Tip of the week" Kinda thing for this..

[justin l]

im have about $400 to spend and im looking for a dslr. I've used a 35mm slr for a while now and just want to go digital.

[Playonpics.com]

Sadly with a lower price range your better to save up some more. You can look at photography-on-the.net for a used Canon XT and get a 75-300mm lens. It would be a great starter. Myself the Canon XT was my starter body. Used you can probably get the body for 250-300 and then the lens about 150 or so.
Really i would save up abit more tho.