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Post by owensy on Aug 13, 2009 22:07:12 GMT 1
Hi,
Im looking to move from a compact Nikon P2 to a DSLR for obvious reasons and was wondering what to go for.
I understand that budget plays a big part but if you can help then please do!
I know from the SLR days a 300mm telephoto was a great lens and I assume that one would be as good with a DSLR
Thanks in advance
Paul
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Post by CloudWarrior on Aug 13, 2009 23:31:16 GMT 1
Budgets!!
Always a bummer.
I use a Canon 400D, and my lens is a 70-300. I could really do with a 28-300 as larger A/C tend to be too big when close up, particularly at the AVP and at the 27 threshold at LPL.
Ive always used a Canon and so I'd always buy another Canon as I know what all the buttons and switches do.
Have a look on EBAY and just see what prices are being asked for, and what prices the camera you have in mind is going for.
Some shops like Jessops sell 2nd hand stuff and may even take your old camera in part-ex.
I dont think theres any great difference in what different cameras do, it just comes down to personal preference.
Happy hunting.
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Post by wizzair on Aug 14, 2009 6:15:26 GMT 1
Used Nikon D50 / D70 on ebay maybe a start - some Nikons appear cheaper (D40) but the lenses are expensive - check lens fit with Nikon.
A few people use Sony Alphas which appear to be a good start if you want to buy new - read reviews on the net.
Third party lenses are also cheaper (Tamron / Sigme etc..)
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Post by mynameisnemo on Aug 14, 2009 19:19:39 GMT 1
Hi, Im looking to move from a compact Nikon P2 to a DSLR for obvious reasons and was wondering what to go for. I understand that budget plays a big part but if you can help then please do! I know from the SLR days a 300mm telephoto was a great lens and I assume that one would be as good with a DSLR Thanks in advance Paul Hi, I'm currently working in a camera shop so i can give advice to the best of my knowledge... Starter Camera's: At the moment the cheapest entry level DSLR is the Sony Alpha A200 (10.8mp) It takes a compact flash memory card and has a 18-70mm Kit lens or the twin kit which has the 75-200mm lens aswell. Ideally the longer lens will be ok to a standard for airport photography, The one good thing i can truely say about the A200 is that its compatible with the Minolta AF lenses which gives you more range for the choice of lenses (sigma & tamron). Next up would be the Canon EOS 1000D, Which is also there entry level DSLR, This takes the SDHC Card and has 10.1mp, this is one of the most popular entry level DSLR's and is something i'd reccomend personally as a first DSLR.... At the end of the Month Nikon are releasing the D3000 which is there new entry level DSLR, which has all the features of the D40 and D60, this has 10.7mp and from the reviews i've read and what i've seen this is defianately going to be one that the various camer stores will possibly find them selves getting more stock in as soon as possible.... The choice is down to you though, personal preference i'd say go with the canon at the moment, but having worked with both the Canon and Nikon i can happily say, they would both work out the best choice for you. John |
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Post by owensy on Aug 14, 2009 20:36:42 GMT 1
many thanks to you all!
I will keep you posted
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Post by Biggles on Aug 14, 2009 21:07:49 GMT 1
One thing not mentioned is the fact that the camera system which fits between compact and dslr known as a "bridge camera" can be a uselful purchase as they come equiped now with superb high mega pixels, massive in some cases optical zoom lens and are considerably cheaper than Canon and Nikon DSLR kits. Only draw back is no interchangeable lens but with up to 25x optical magnification on some models you won`t miss it.
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Post by mynameisnemo on Aug 14, 2009 21:47:07 GMT 1
One thing not mentioned is the fact that the camera system which fits between compact and dslr known as a "bridge camera" can be a uselful purchase as they come equiped now with superb high mega pixels, massive in some cases optical zoom lens and are considerably cheaper than Canon and Nikon DSLR kits. Only draw back is no interchangeable lens but with up to 25x optical magnification on some models you won`t miss it. Thats also completely true, Although some of the bridge cameras around can still work out more expensive as a DSLR i.e the canon G10 and SX11 IS... Tis something you can look into aswell. |
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Post by elevation76 on Aug 15, 2009 19:12:55 GMT 1
One factor worth highlighting is the crop factor of DSLR sensors.Canon,Nikon,Pentax and Sony mid range cameras a have a sensor that is smaller than the 35mm frame size of 36x24mm.This effectively multiplies the focal length of the lens by 1.5 or 1.6 .This means that your 70-300 zoom(for film) equates to 105-450 on a digital SLR.The downside is that the wide angle end also changes-28mm becomes 42mm. and so on.Olympus use a 4/3rd sensor which doubles the marked focal length of their lenses.To complicate it further,a high proportion of the top end DSLR'S use a full frame sensor (35mm equivalent) that has no effect on the focal length of the lens--these cameras are in the 2k plus bracket !!!
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