Suggestions for DSLR?

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 04:49 PM

Found out today that our station wants to start taking pictures to post on the website and thus, Im going to be in charge of such a task. I currently have a Fuji S5000 (It might be the 7000 I dont freaking know) anyway, Its a decent camera but nowhere near SLR quality. I was interested in picking up a DSLR but didnt really know where to start or what I would be looking at spending. I would like to stay within the $500 range if possible. Any suggestion you have would be wonderful. Ive heard good things about Nikons, so if you know a good model or anything let me know!

jimkonow · 02-27-2008, 05:00 PM

Nikon and Canon are solid brands.
my dads best mate has this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120031
and it takes one hell of a good picture

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimkonow

Nikon and Canon are solid brands.
my dads best mate has this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120031
and it takes one hell of a good picture

I just started lookin at the XT and 10.1 mb XTI, although I sort of doubt the need for 10.1mb since I wont be blowing any images up. 8mb would be really solid.

**jimmymac** · 02-27-2008, 05:21 PM

i have the EOS400D (XTi), picked it up a couple of months ago and its been superb, will be adding a new lens to it at the end of march

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 05:27 PM

Sounds like the Rebel is the way to go then lol. Im bidding on ebay for a Rebel XT for $400. If I dont win that, Ill be heading to the stores tonight to see if theres any deals. Newegg has the best price on a new one though for $454

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 05:52 PM

Keep your fingers crossed! Im winning a Rebel XT with two extra memory cards on ebay right now for $400

2 hours to go!

vroom_skies · 02-27-2008, 06:48 PM

I'll pray it doesn't go through for your sake lol.

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 07:22 PM

Well I didnt win on ebay BUT I have some connections at a store I used to work at and thought I'd call over and see what their prices where...

$150 price drop

= Run over quick to get the last one!

Ill be sure to post some cool pictures with my new Rebel XT!

ukulele_ninja · 02-27-2008, 08:48 PM

Anyone have tips for shooting inside of a courtroom? I assume lighting will be the biggest issue since it is a very old courtroom and the lamps inside are pretty darn old too. I have so many new things to learn with this camera!

vroom_skies · 02-28-2008, 07:57 AM

We'd need more details.
Are you allowed to use flash?
Do you only have stock equipment (kit lens)?
Do you have a budget?
Are you shooting people or just the court room? If just the court room, then a tripod/ monopod would be in your best interest.

Bob

02-27-2008, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 2,161	Suggestions for DSLR? Found out today that our station wants to start taking pictures to post on the website and thus, Im going to be in charge of such a task. I currently have a Fuji S5000 (It might be the 7000 I dont freaking know) anyway, Its a decent camera but nowhere near SLR quality. I was interested in picking up a DSLR but didnt really know where to start or what I would be looking at spending. I would like to stay within the $500 range if possible. Any suggestion you have would be wonderful. Ive heard good things about Nikons, so if you know a good model or anything let me know! __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

02-27-2008, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimkonow Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chatham, New York Age: 17 Posts: 937	Nikon and Canon are solid brands. my dads best mate has this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120031 and it takes one hell of a good picture __________________ E4500 @ 2.2GHz Acer AL2216W @ 1680x1050 Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2048MB OCZ DDR2-800 80GB Excelstor SATA 3.0 MSI HD2600XT (256MB GDDR4) NEC DVD-R-DL

02-27-2008, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-27-2008, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 2,161	Sounds like the Rebel is the way to go then lol. Im bidding on ebay for a Rebel XT for $400. If I dont win that, Ill be heading to the stores tonight to see if theres any deals. Newegg has the best price on a new one though for $454 __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

02-27-2008, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 2,161	Keep your fingers crossed! Im winning a Rebel XT with two extra memory cards on ebay right now for $400 2 hours to go! __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

02-27-2008, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
vroom_skies Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,575	I'll pray it doesn't go through for your sake lol. __________________ My Photography Website Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways & PC Inurds.

02-27-2008, 07:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 2,161	Well I didnt win on ebay BUT I have some connections at a store I used to work at and thought I'd call over and see what their prices where... $150 price drop = Run over quick to get the last one! Ill be sure to post some cool pictures with my new Rebel XT! __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

02-27-2008, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 2,161	Anyone have tips for shooting inside of a courtroom? I assume lighting will be the biggest issue since it is a very old courtroom and the lamps inside are pretty darn old too. I have so many new things to learn with this camera! __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

02-28-2008, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
vroom_skies Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,575	We'd need more details. Are you allowed to use flash? Do you only have stock equipment (kit lens)? Do you have a budget? Are you shooting people or just the court room? If just the court room, then a tripod/ monopod would be in your best interest. Bob __________________ My Photography Website Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways & PC Inurds.

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