D-SLR Cameras

[the_Journeyman]

Small note, don't cheap out on memory. It's cheap enough that you can go for the fast stuf without much cost nowadays and it'll help if you like to take rapid shots.

No kidding.  I've got a fast 2GB PNY card and it is awesome.  I think the number on it is 266X.  My 1GB  & 4GB are noticeably slower and marked 80X

JM

[JEFF_H]

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...sorry....meaning-
I have a Canon Rebel XT with 18-55, 55-200, flash, etc...
and would rather have a camera that takes SD memory.
If fry would prefer a canon setup to a nikon....he could buy mine and i could buy yours...

[COWBOY]

or just buy the new canon rebel which is sd.

[Rob Hilding]

I just got the Nikon D60 at Costco for $699 with 18-55mm and 80-200 lenses

So far -me likey

Lost of stuff to read about and set-up -  that'll take a while............

[Got Duc]

All this talk of cameras is killing me.

I have been putting off buying a camera for some time. This week I had two amazing shots present themselves and guess what no camera! 

So yesterday I spent figuring out which one I wanted.

Today I bought a Nikon D60 with a 18-200 VR lens.

I went in thinking I was going to buy a kit with a 18-55 and a 55-200 lenses.

The guy in the store said take a look at this lens. He put it on and it just felt all so right. To not have to change lenses at least for now seemed right up my alley. Also it had the zoom I wanted and the salesman said it was better than the "kit" lenses. So needless to say I went over budget.

I took over a hundred pictures tonight of my nieces. The pictures are awesome even in the AUTO mode.

Next up a flash and a lowepro sling bag.

The mods never end even for cameras! 

[Old-Duckman]

http://www.michaelthementor.com/forum/index.php

I belong to this photo forum, it is a good place for beginners (which I am) and has it's share of pros who freely give advice and post photos you can learn from.

His online photography school videos are very helpful in getting you started and beyond.

Last year I got into a DSLR (mainly for documenting my metal work and for family photos). I went with the Canon XSi and several Canon lenses. Much to learn and much more just to get a professional look to your work.

Cameras are like motorcycles in that you always want something else...and very few items are inexpensive.

Stay away from camera retailes in NY and NJ who offer deals that seem too good to be true. Most people on the site whose link I posted used B&H Photo, Adorama or Amazon. Fair prices, good customer service and honest dealings. I learned the hard way and have since stuck with Adorama and Amazon. never used B&H but have heard no bad about them.

Good luck and have fun...and take some GOOD pix of your bike.

[Got Duc]

I bought mine at Ritzcamera.com.

The prices were lower than B&H.

You can buy online or at a local store.

The best thing about going in a store is you can hold the camera in your hand. I looked at a lot of the forums and reviews of Cannon Vs. Nikon. Most conclusions came down to how it felt in your hand. TO me the nikon just felt right.

[LA]

Glad we bought the D40. It's cheap and appears to be rugged enough.  Takes a great pic and easy to use.  Came with a whole bunch of good stuff in the $465 kit. Great glass for em too.

LA

[Chchadder]

I love my Olympus Evolt E-510.  It's not the easiest D-SLR out of the box to get used to, but once you figure it out it takes some amazing shots.  Stock lenses aren't bad to begin with.  One lens kit will run just about $500, two lens I think is about $600-650 or so.

Couple of shots taken with just the stock 14-42 lens in South Africa a few months back.

[Got Duc]

Nice shots!

[Chchadder]

Thanks! It was an amazing trip and the camera performed like a champ.