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I'm going to post this here and in the tech forum also because I'm not sure where it belongs, or where I'll get the best advice.
I'm ready to invest in a real camera, digital SLR I guess unless somebody has better advice, so have at it.
I'm prepared to spend up to $2,000 for the camera, if I need to go more I probably will, if I can get off for less all the better.
I want the capablility of adding a super zoom lens at somepoint also.
advice?
canon digital rebel XT -- $500
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM -- $600
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens -- $485
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II -- $160
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack -- $50
SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60
TOTAL -- $1,975
canon digital rebel XT -- $500
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM -- $600
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens -- $485
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II -- $160
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack -- $50
SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60
TOTAL -- $1,975
Dude, that rocks!
if I wanted to go more then 300mm is that an option with this set-up
yes. you couuld even shoot with the mac daddy of them all:
http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00009R6X9.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1082410202_.jpg
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens
of course, that costs $7,000...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/
I think flyfisher had a slr for sale not to long ago.
Dude, that rocks!
i gave you a set-up for shooting outdoors in good light (thinking sports). you've got a full range. indoors, you can use your 50mm lens as it's f/1.8 and will let in a LOT of light.
since this may be your first foray into SLR land, i'd also recommend the book "understanding exposure (revised edition)" -- it's only $15, so it fits in your budget.
be sure to buy off amazon so you won't have any tax.
you may get some deals on shipping, too.
also, gave you a monopod for extra stabilization. an extra battery to swap out and a 2GB card. you'll probably want to add more cards.
i didn't put any filters in there, but you could get a UV filter to protect the end of your lenses (i don't use one, though).
the camera bag should fit your equipment, but check it out on the tamrac site. there's room in there for a lot of goodies.
when you get better, you'll want to upgrade your camera body to the canon 30D and/or buy some L-quality lenses (canon's pro-grade, what i use).
i love photography.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/
I think flyfisher had a slr for sale not to long ago.
i did a lot of comparison before choosing the canon system. i had shot nikon most of my career, but the canon CMOS sensor is superior to nikon's -- especially at higher ISOs.
i gave you a set-up for shooting outdoors in good light (thinking sports). you've got a full range. indoors, you can use your 50mm lens as it's f/1.8 and will let in a LOT of light.
since this may be your first foray into SLR land, i'd also recommend the book "understanding exposure (revised edition)" -- it's only $15, so it fits in your budget.
be sure to buy off amazon so you won't have any tax.
you may get some deals on shipping, too.
also, gave you a monopod for extra stabilization. an extra battery to swap out and a 2GB card. you'll probably want to add more cards.
i didn't put any filters in there, but you could get a UV filter to protect the end of your lenses (i don't use one, though).
the camera bag should fit your equipment, but check it out on the tamrac site. there's room in there for a lot of goodies.
when you get better, you'll want to upgrade your camera body to the canon 30D and/or buy some L-quality lenses (canon's pro-grade, what i use).
i love photography.
I'll be shooting some local day time rec league baseball/softball/t-ball and some Friday night football games (as well as my usual from the fence Panthers camp)
I'll be shooting some local day time rec league baseball/softball/t-ball and some Friday night football games (as well as my usual from the fence Panthers camp)
well, that does change things. i'll rework it for a HS football night setup.
meatpile
08-12-06, 03:56 PM
I bought what Larry said for y wife'sbirthday - it's the shit.
All I got was the FS 17-85 lens andthe 430EX flash....
WilliamJ
08-13-06, 10:50 AM
i bought my wife the rebel xt, the D20 or 30 is pretty sweet, the only difference is on the D the functions are easier to use.
i did a lot of comparison before choosing the canon system. i had shot nikon most of my career, but the canon CMOS sensor is superior to nikon's -- especially at higher ISOs.
According to this part of the review, done in 2004, the Nikon , at iso 1600, the reviewer gave the nod to Nikon. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/page23.asp
I don`t have either one and don`t really care as long as WP gets something that does the job for him.
The camera I use presently is a Canon(PowerShot S2 IS) and I bought it for its 12X optical zoom and the fact it uses standard AA batteries.
According to this part of the review, done in 2004, the Nikon , at iso 1600, the reviewer gave the nod to Nikon. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/page23.asp
I don`t have either one and don`t really care as long as WP gets something that does the job for him.
The camera I use presently is a Canon(PowerShot S2 IS) and I bought it for its 12X optical zoom and the fact it uses standard AA batteries.
that's the older model 300d. even that was shooting at a third of a stop faster than the nikon.
plus, the d70 will run you about $500 more than the rebel XT.
the old setup:
canon digital rebel XT -- $500
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM -- $600
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens -- $485
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II -- $160
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack -- $50
SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60
TOTAL -- $1,975
the new setup:
canon digital rebel xt -- $500
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM lens -- $830
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens -- $70
Tamron SP AF17-35MM F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) lens -- $430
SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60
TOTAL -- $2,010
i took out the extra battery, but i don't feel good about it.
this setup will get you a great range and low-light capability.
you're all set.
the old setup:
the new setup:
canon digital rebel xt -- $500
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM lens -- $830
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens -- $70
Tamron SP AF17-35MM F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) lens -- $430
SanDisk SDCFH-2048-901 2GB ULTRA II CF Card -- $80
Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized -- $40
Tamrac 5606 System 6 Camera Bag -- $60
TOTAL -- $2,010
i took out the extra battery, but i don't feel good about it.
this setup will get you a great range and low-light capability.
you're all set.
Thanks again for this help, I'll certainly grab the extra battery too.
yes. you couuld even shoot with the mac daddy of them all:
http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00009R6X9.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1082410202_.jpg
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens
of course, that costs $7,000...
my dad has lenses up to that size for his nikon F that he never uses. I've been trying to snag the whole setup for ages.
flyfisher
08-14-06, 09:54 AM
I would like to unload my N70. I bought the D70 and it is a fantastic camera. If I had 7 grand I'd buy that monster lens too.
ytou order it yet, wp?
How does this camera compare to the Rebel XT?
How does this camera compare to the Rebel XT?
no, did you order my second setup?
it's almost as fun as me getting it.
no, did you order my second setup?
it's almost as fun as me getting it.
I haven't ordered anything yet.
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