Digital SLR For Dad

tremmor · 11-20-2008, 05:32 PM

im looking at a cannon rebel.

Irishwhistle · 11-20-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tremmor

im looking at a cannon rebel.

Have you looked into Nikon? Because Canon was my first thought in DSLR hunting, but I've been converted to Nikon and I'm pretty sure that's what I'll be buying (unless I get some crazy deal on a Canon that I can't get on a Nikon.)

scooter · 11-20-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishwhistle

Have you looked into Nikon? Because Canon was my first thought in DSLR hunting, but I've been converted to Nikon and I'm pretty sure that's what I'll be buying (unless I get some crazy deal on a Canon that I can't get on a Nikon.)

Canon glass is better!!

Nikon bodies are nice but Canon's glass is where it's at!!!

Irishwhistle · 11-20-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter

Canon glass is better!!

Nikon bodies are nice but Canon's glass is where it's at!!!

Some Canon glass is better than some Nikon glass, but other Nikon glass is better than other Nikon glass... and for someone like Respital who probably doesn't want to spend a ton on glass the entry level Nikon kit lenses are better than the entry level Canon kit lenses... at least that's how it was last I checked, maybe something has changed on the XSi. Also I prefer Nikon color over Canon's.

**vroom_skies** · 11-21-2008, 05:52 AM

Don't forget to check out Pentax and the whole other group of dslr's besides Canon and Nikon. Just because they are the top two selling brands doesn't mean they are the best by any means.

tremmor · 11-21-2008, 01:47 PM

Honestly the problem is money. Ive looked at some the Nikon's but with the attachments its very expensive. the rebel i think will be good without to much guilt. right now i have a Cannon s3is, zoom lens and a wide angle. it works good but will admit i was very impressed with the rebel.

scooter · 11-21-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tremmor

Honestly the problem is money. Ive looked at some the Nikon's but with the attachments its very expensive. the rebel i think will be good without to much guilt. right now i have a Cannon s3is, zoom lens and a wide angle. it works good but will admit i was very impressed with the rebel.

The s3is is a great cam...really good.... but you cant compare it, fairly, to a rebel or any SLR as the s3is is a totally different type of digital camera.

I'd look at a XSI--or you might even find a deal on a 40D body. Then just get the lens you want separately. You wont be forced with a kit lens'--which I agree, are ever that good.

MBGraphics · 11-22-2008, 12:14 AM

I have noticed that Nikons are generally better for portraits, and Canon is generally better for sports/fast pace action.

Nikon has really stepped up their game latly, but so has Canon. They are very close competitors right now, so there isnt really one thats better than the other, each side has it's pros and cons.

With that said, I would still take canon, but thats only because i have only played around with friend's Nikons, never owned one. But I own both a Rebel XTi and 40D and absolutly love both.

Irishwhistle · 11-22-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MBGraphics

I have noticed that Nikons are generally better for portraits, and Canon is generally better for sports/fast pace action.

Nikon has really stepped up their game latly, but so has Canon. They are very close competitors right now, so there isnt really one thats better than the other, each side has it's pros and cons.

With that said, I would still take canon, but thats only because i have only played around with friend's Nikons, never owned one. But I own both a Rebel XTi and 40D and absolutly love both.

Well, older Nikons were bad for action, but they've improved a lot... really Nikon and Canon are as good as each other, it's just a matter of personal preference.

Respital · 11-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Okay so it sounds like the Nikon D60 or D90 are good ones to look into.
Also sounds like the Canon Rebel and XSI is good too.

Which one is better and comes with more lenses and better ones?
I probably need a telescopic lens as my dad likes to take close ups and such.

Thanks for the help everyone!

11-21-2008, 05:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	Don't forget to check out Pentax and the whole other group of dslr's besides Canon and Nikon. Just because they are the top two selling brands doesn't mean they are the best by any means. __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr 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, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

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MBGraphics Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 18 Posts: 810	I have noticed that Nikons are generally better for portraits, and Canon is generally better for sports/fast pace action. Nikon has really stepped up their game latly, but so has Canon. They are very close competitors right now, so there isnt really one thats better than the other, each side has it's pros and cons. With that said, I would still take canon, but thats only because i have only played around with friend's Nikons, never owned one. But I own both a Rebel XTi and 40D and absolutly love both. __________________ Mike Pics of my rig HERE Case:Lian Li with Swiftek apogee watercooling CPU: Intel Q6600 (2.4 GHz) Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX BFG OC Edition. LG 23" 1080HD and Sharp 19" RAM/Storage:4GB Kingston Hyper X DDR2/320GB(7,200RPM) an 160GB(10,000 RPM) internals, and 320GB External Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatality OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) M-B-Photos Winner of Photo Tournaments: Automobiles and Birds

11-29-2008, 08:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
Respital Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Age: 15 Posts: 2,632	Okay so it sounds like the Nikon D60 or D90 are good ones to look into. Also sounds like the Canon Rebel and XSI is good too. Which one is better and comes with more lenses and better ones? I probably need a telescopic lens as my dad likes to take close ups and such. Thanks for the help everyone! __________________ Winner of Photo Tourney: Twilight /My Rig:/ /Case :/ Antec Sonata III /Power Supply :/ Antec Earthquake 500W /Motherboard :/ Gigabyte P35-DSR3 /Processor :/ Intel E6850@3.4Ghz /Ram :/ Consair 2x 1 Gb 800mhz /Video Card :/ Zotac 8800 GT /Monitor:/Samsung T220 w 20 000 : 1 Contrast and 2ms response time /3DMark06 Score :/ 11730

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11-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
tremmor Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,776	im looking at a cannon rebel.

11-21-2008, 01:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
tremmor Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,776	Honestly the problem is money. Ive looked at some the Nikon's but with the attachments its very expensive. the rebel i think will be good without to much guilt. right now i have a Cannon s3is, zoom lens and a wide angle. it works good but will admit i was very impressed with the rebel.