Thread: Which Digital SLR to go with?

I am trying to decide with SLR to go with? Anyone have any opinions?

I am looking at these right now.

Nikon D50

Canon Eos Rebel Xti

Thanks!!

You just want to take more spy pics of me!

Originally Posted by grim

You just want to take more spy pics of me!

dont need to, i have web cams all over your house!

Given those two options the Canon without a doubt!!!

The only reason why I would tell someone the Nikon is if they already have a bunch of Nikkor lenses to use with the D50...

and really the D50 is not even in the 'same class' as the Xti...the D80 would be closer as far as specs are concerned.

even then I'd say Canon

edit:

a very extensive head to head comparison: http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/con...ra-Review-.htm

to me it comes down to image quality and the best high ISO performance in which case Canon is a winner

Originally Posted by timsdd

Given those two options the Canon without a doubt!!!

The only reason why I would tell someone the Nikon is if they already have a bunch of Nikkor lenses to use with the D50...

and really the D50 is not even in the 'same class' as the Xti...the D80 would be closer as far as specs are concerned.

even then I'd say Canon

Ok thanks! I was leaning towards the Canon, I have read a lot of good things about them. I have also read some good reviews about the Nikon. And I have always been a fan of Nikon, but from what I have read the Canon is a better camera. Now all I have to do is talk the fiancee into it! lol:slaugh:

Originally Posted by strtbykr

Ok thanks! I was leaning towards the Canon, I have read a lot of good things about them. I have also read some good reviews about the Nikon. And I have always been a fan of Nikon, but from what I have read the Canon is a better camera. Now all I have to do is talk the fiancee into it! lol:slaugh:

good luck with that last part :P

don't get me wrong Nikon's are solid cameras but I think Canon has the edge where it matters most

Originally Posted by timsdd

good luck with that last part :P

don't get me wrong Nikon's are solid cameras but I think Canon has the edge where it matters most

cool, thanks for the help! Now lets talk lenses! Which would you recommed? I saw a few deals that came with lenses, but I am not sure on how good the lenses are! Tamron or Sigma any good? If I remember correctly Tamron was a decent lens back in the 35mm days!

Originally Posted by strtbykr

cool, thanks for the help! Now lets talk lenses! Which would you recommed? I saw a few deals that came with lenses, but I am not sure on how good the lenses are! Tamron or Sigma any good? If I remember correctly Tamron was a decent lens back in the 35mm days!

it all depends on your budget and or intended usage...is it going to be a camera for personal stuff, professional type shots, specialized...

Yeah, the kit lenses aren't "the best" but they are good all around lenses - good focal lengths for everyday stuff...so I would probably recommend getting it if you are just starting out.

3rd party lenses are "ok/good" for the price...However, Canon lenses are superior to the Tamrons, Tokinas, and Sigmas of the world but hey....not everyone can afford the professional lenses...heck I don't even own any of the "L" lenses yet. The Canon "L" lenses are the cream of the crop - another reason they are favored over Nikon....BUT most of them start @ $1K and just go nuts from there.

That being said, if you are on a modest budget get the kit lens and add on from there based upon your needs.

If you are curious,

I use a Canon 50mm/1.4, and the rest is Sigma 24-70mm/2.8, 28-300mm/3.5-6.3, 105mmmacro/2.8, 12-24mm/4.5-5.6

one thing to remember, digitals have a "crop factor" so the advertised focal length of each lens is mm x crop factor...most of them are 1.6X

where < 35mm = "wide angle"
50mm = "normal view"
70+= "zoom"

Thanks, I will keep all that in mind! I wont be buying Canon lenses, maybe if one comes with the camera! But I will probably go with Sigmas or Tamron.

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by strtbykr

Thanks, I will keep all that in mind! I wont be buying Canon lenses, maybe if one comes with the camera! But I will probably go with Sigmas or Tamron.

Thanks again!

Y, the casual user will not be able to tell much difference between C/T/S lenses but I thought it was my duty to make you aware :P

Besides, you can always sharpen your images on the "computer" as necessary if push comes to shove.

I decided to go for the SLR style rather than an actual SLR camera.

I'm very new to photography, and I thought if I got used to the SLR style, it'll mean when I move on to a proper SLR, it won't be as big a jump between the two.

I opted for a Fujifilm S9500 and I couldnt be more happier with it. I'm going to Oslo in February and will be taking photos like a maniac, especially of the viking ships, snowy mountains, etc.

Originally Posted by DarrenC

I decided to go for the SLR style rather than an actual SLR camera.

I'm very new to photography, and I thought if I got used to the SLR style, it'll mean when I move on to a proper SLR, it won't be as big a jump between the two.

I opted for a Fujifilm S9500 and I couldnt be more happier with it. I'm going to Oslo in February and will be taking photos like a maniac, especially of the viking ships, snowy mountains, etc.

and I would think for you being on the go all the time that is a better fit...

looking fwd to seeing some of those pics!!

Well,,,, I went with a Canon. Waiting patiently for it to get here! LOL

Originally Posted by strtbykr

Well,,,, I went with a Canon. Waiting patiently for it to get here! LOL

sweet...patiently - uh huh

LOL well as patient as I can be!

Well camera finally showed up, had the bag, lens, and filters for a week already! Ohwell it was worth the wait!

Originally Posted by strtbykr

Well camera finally showed up, had the bag, lens, and filters for a week already! Ohwell it was worth the wait!

SWEET!!! get on out and take some shots

oh I will be! Cant wait for it to be summer, for now the kids are my main subjects!

Originally Posted by strtbykr

oh I will be! Cant wait for it to be summer, for now the kids are my main subjects!

kids, nothing wrong with that!

do you have any test shots of whatever? post em!!!

I am now seriously considering buying the XTi over the 30D. Not only is it $400 cheaper but it has the anti-dust mechanism, 10MP, and has about the same buffer size, though is not as fast as the 30D (3 frames per second vs. 5fps w/ the 30D).

Hey, can you do something for me?

I'd love to see some shots taken @ 1600ISO. just take a few shots inside and outside without using the flash. link to the original files....I want to see how much noise there is.

My Rebel is horrendous at high ISO's. I start seeing noise by 400ISO I think and then by the time you hit 1600 forget about it!

I'm surprised the XTi does not go to 3200ISO....I have a firmware hack for mine that allows me to do it!!! but like I said, if you can imagine how noisy 1600 is, 3200 for me is an adventure!!

Originally Posted by DarrenC

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I opted for a Fujifilm S9500 and I couldnt be more happier with it. I'm going to Oslo in February and will be taking photos like a maniac, especially of the viking ships, snowy mountains, etc.

I was just looking at this camera online last night!

Originally Posted by Ohiosweetheart

I was just looking at this camera online last night!

now you know who to goto for advice on this :camera:

Originally Posted by timsdd

kids, nothing wrong with that!

do you have any test shots of whatever? post em!!!

I am now seriously considering buying the XTi over the 30D. Not only is it $400 cheaper but it has the anti-dust mechanism, 10MP, and has about the same buffer size, though is not as fast as the 30D (3 frames per second vs. 5fps w/ the 30D).

Hey, can you do something for me?

I'd love to see some shots taken @ 1600ISO. just take a few shots inside and outside without using the flash. link to the original files....I want to see how much noise there is.

My Rebel is horrendous at high ISO's. I start seeing noise by 400ISO I think and then by the time you hit 1600 forget about it!

I'm surprised the XTi does not go to 3200ISO....I have a firmware hack for mine that allows me to do it!!! but like I said, if you can imagine how noisy 1600 is, 3200 for me is an adventure!!

I will do that for you! Wish I would have noticed this earlier, could have taken some shots outside yesterday. Kids were sledding! I am already getting bored with the lens I bought, think when summer rolls around I will be buying another!

after like 2 weeks and who knows how many hundreds of photos, I finally had to change the battery in the XTi this weekend!!

I love having a battery last that long! They've come a long way since I bought my Digital Rebel almost 4 yrs ago.