Digital SLR / DSLR Camera Question / DSLR Thread 2

[Ant]

Digital SLR camera question - DSLR Thread 2

Hope this makes sense: I like my Canon Powershot except that it can be a pain when trying to get a moving object clearly because of the lag time between pushing the shutter button and when it's takes the picture.

Will an SLR even on auto setting be faster?

 

[rbm]

yes

even a basic rebel on auto mode should be faster.

 

[Ant]

yes

even a basic rebel on auto mode should be faster.

Rebel's a good way to go?

 

[rbm]

Rebel's a good way to go?

good deals on the rebel xt/xti "starter" kits pop up frequently (try www.slickdeals.com). the rebel body has enough features for an amateur photographer. get a good lens to go along with it and you're set.

 

[Ducky_Fresh]

I really like my D40 Nikon starter kit from Costco with two lenses and the 2 gig card. $650. Deal!

 

[1sicv8]

i just upgraded. and yes. itll def be faster.

opens a whole new world.... u wont be dissapointed

 

[Ant]

i just upgraded. and yes. itll def be faster.

opens a whole new world.... u wont be dissapointed

Something like this would be a good way to go? (body & lens)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7026069

 

[Ant]

I really like my D40 Nikon starter kit from Costco with two lenses and the 2 gig card. $650. Deal!

I think I'm the only person without a costco membership

 

[Ducky_Fresh]

I don't think you even need one to buy online?

 

[1sicv8]

Something like this would be a good way to go? (body & lens)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7026069

thats ok. this is a good deal also. just need a lens. i picked up the ''nifty fifty'' lens for 90 bucks. its a prime though, no zoom. its great for the price. its cheaper plastic instead of metal.

http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTBKA.html?searchinfo=canon rebel xt&item_no=1

they have other deals too

refurb bdy with kit lense . way better then best buys price
http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTSKR.html?searchinfo=canon rebel xt&item_no=5

i asked around to people i know in the photo field and they said as long as a refurb body comes from canon or another respected source, its fine

 

[Jwind]

+1 for adorama!!

great site. i bought my rebel XT from best buy when it was on clearance, and got on adorama and bought a tamron 17-35 wide angle lens. been loving this set up for 3months now

 

[nismodan]

just to make sure: you are focusing with a half-press first, then fully pressing the shutter button at the time you want the pic, right?

 

[Ant]

just to make sure: you are focusing with a half-press first, then fully pressing the shutter button at the time you want the pic, right?

I think so?

 

[MtnRacer]

D40 > Rebel, cheaper and a better kit. The only caveat is that you can't use lenses without built in AF, which is most lenses. For the amateur noob like you and me, that's not a problem.

Steve

 

[Ant]

D40 > Rebel, cheaper and a better kit. The only caveat is that you can't use lenses without built in AF, which is most lenses. For the amateur noob like you and me, that's not a problem.

Steve

Most lenses DON'T have built in AF?

 

[MtnRacer]

Most lenses DON'T have built in AF?

Sorry, I meant built in AF motor. I think the industry name for it is AF-S and AF-I. So if you want AF on any lenses you buy, make sure it's one of those two types.

Steve

 

[Ant]

Sorry, I meant built in AF motor. I think the industry name for it is AF-S and AF-I. So if you want AF on any lenses you buy, make sure it's one of those two types.

Steve

 

[pSykopSoMaTiK]

until you look at the price of lenses...

No kidding!!! Silence warned me about that when I inquired about getting either the Nikon D40 or the Olympus E410. I know what he means now.

A DSLR is a whole new ball game and opens up a whole new photographic world. Initially, I wanted to get a DSLR for the same exact reasons the OP wants a DSLR. Once I got it and watched the included videos I started playing with all the different settings and have been shooting mostly using just the manual settings. Loving it. Oh, I ended up getting the Nikon D40 with 2 lenses, 2GB card, bag, and 2 videos for $575. I'm now trying to save up to get a wide angle lens.

 

[yelow748]

If you like Nikon look into a D80 , the prices are comming down and it's a body that you can grow into then up grade to a better body later and your glass will still work .
I'm still using an old D70s .

 

[MtnRacer]

No kidding!!! Silence warned me about that when I inquired about getting either the Nikon D40 or the Olympus E410. I know what he means now.

A DSLR is a whole new ball game and opens up a whole new photographic world. Initially, I wanted to get a DSLR for the same exact reasons the OP wants a DSLR. Once I got it and watched the included videos I started playing with all the different settings and have been shooting mostly using just the manual settings. Loving it. Oh, I ended up getting the Nikon D40 with 2 lenses, 2GB card, bag, and 2 videos for $575. I'm now trying to save up to get a wide angle lens.

Wow, where'd you score that deal??

Steve