Help! Want to buy a DSLR. Advice needed pls~

chocoWinCY

Hi LYK experts in photography!

I'm planning to buy a DSLR.  I learned photography many many years ago and have a SLR.  I haven't touched it for yearssssss now, but I would like to go back to do some photography on my spare time.  

Any recommendations which camera is good for entry-level?  I'm hoping to find one that can be upgraded too so I don't want one that's too basic.  I'm still debating between Cannon and Nikon.  

Advice pls~~~

Thx thx

Lik

As long as you stick to Canon or Nikon, you're in good shape. Both companies offer competitive products, even at the entry level, and both companies have lots of future upgrade options.

Can't really go wrong with either camp. Just check the bodies out and see which one you like better.

-Lik

chobit

Yeah..like Lik says, Both Canon / Nikon are great options.  You may consider checking out future lenses you may want to buy, as some Nikon lenses are more expensive than Canon, the selection of lenses are also different..!

Have you check out any of them yet?

chocoWinCY

I was browsing FS, BB, LD and Blk's websites....i was debating if i should get those $500ish ones, or the $900ish ones (which seem better) >.<

Any specific models you guys would recommend?

Lik

With Canon, I would definitely avoid the Rebel XS. It's a somewhat crappy camera because a lot of features have been crippled / watered-down. I would go for the Rebel T1i instead. If $$ was really a concern, I would opt for the Rebel XSi, which is 1 generation older than the T1i.

Similarly, I would avoid the Nikon D60 and opt for the D5000 instead if Nikon is the brand I'm after.

From an equipment's point of view, bear in mind that the camera body itself is not the important factor of consideration. You want to look at lense selection and affordability because that will have a bigger effect in determining your photo's image quality.

-Lik

siumaibb

do you still have your old lenses?

how about you tell us what do you have in your mind?

快樂牛郎

I just bought my first DSLR yesterday too.

chobit

I thought you have always been using a DSLR.. eitehr way.. Congratulation!!

I just bought my first DSLR yesterday too.
快樂牛郎 發表於 2009-7-16 21:13

ricrick

i am a poor man. let me give u a poor man's advice
1st, canon or nikon? the best choose is to see what most of ur friends are using.
it will be more easier to share knowledge, experience and equipments with your friends which will increase a lot of fun in ur photography life.
if i am U, who have certain SLR experience, i will not buy a entry level cam.
I would buy a used 5D. it is not much more then a new T1i, but full frame does make a different. it will worth every penny when u go for L lenses. remember, body would become outdated, but lens won't

快樂牛郎

I thought you have always been using a DSLR.. eitehr way.. Congratulation!!


chobit 發表於 2009/7/16 21:15

nope
I have been using compacts/bridges all along.