Teach me on cameras.

Helissio

I am getting tired of using my point and shoot camera and looking at getting a new toy and move onto DSLR. I am thinking about getting a Canon (no special reason, may be brand loyalty) When looking at the market. The price range varies a lot, from the most expensive EOS 5D,7D (2 to 3 K)
to 60D/50D (1 to 2 K) to its Rebei line-up (less than 1K), What is the major difference? I am looking at futureshop and thinking about the 60D package ($1500), is that a good choice? What should I look for when making decision about which one to buy? And what other recommendation do you guys have (Nikon D90)?

Catpiano

should I sell my 5D/35L and get D700/35 1.8?
Look4chrisng 發表於 2010-9-1 08:23

    Well, it is all up to you, for image outcome, 5D + 35L is still nicer then D700 + 35 1.8, (35 1.8 on D700 will have effective ~38-42mm, after crop the pic a bit, depends on aperture and distance, you don't really need to use DX mode)

But what system to keep, should be base on just one combination, yes, Value for 5D+35L and D700+35.8 is about the same, and in general, D700 is a nicer camera, but also look at how many Nikon gears/Canon gears you have, and if you want to just run 1 system or not.

I use my D700+35.8 more then my 5D + 35L, just mainly the AF is quicker, and more selectable AF point, better for taking picture a 16 month old, otherwise, I still prefer 5D+35L colour more. ^_^

Look4chrisng

no, use D90 and 35mm will cost less the 1k in used market ar.

Catpiano: should I sell my 5D/35L and get D700/35 1.8?

Catpiano

D90 wor ..  it is entry model ..  I think $850 now ..  and 35mm F1.8 is like $269.

35.8 on D700 is actually more cool, (do ~ 1.1 to 1.2 crop )

You can look at D5000 too, $629 with lens, (london drug) great bargain!! add a 35 F1.8, 55-200 VR, SB600, then you are good to go!  under $2K for all, with taxes! ^_^

Even I use Canon gears more, but I do suggest Nikon low end model in Canada.

(don't get me wrong, 500D, 550D are good bodies too, but cost quite a bit more then D5000)

Helissio

Helissio,

Straight answer from me.

used Nikon D90+35mm 1.8 AFS.  Your pictures will impress 99% of ...
Look4chrisng 發表於 2010-8-31 13:52

Yeah, I know the D90 is a good camera, even regular people like me know the good review of this camera, but isnt Nikon not so popular compare to Canon in terms of future lens upgrades? also the D90 is too expensive, I think a new one cost above 2K? how much are the used one going for?

Look4chrisng

Helissio,

Straight answer from me.

used Nikon D90+35mm 1.8 AFS.  Your pictures will impress 99% of your friend.  The 1% is photographers, you can ignore them.

Helissio

Well .. nowadays beginer ..   dont know how much they will spend ga ..

Especially in Vancouver and ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-8-31 08:58

Well, if I am those sky is the limit powered by parents kid then I would just go get myself a Leica or Hasselblad rather then asking advise here.
But thanks everyone for recommandations, seems like I will do some more reading before making up my mind

Look4chrisng

回復 18# Lik


    the sales person probably regard he didn't have the M9 and the 50 f1.0 lens in stock.

And the prophoto strobes.

Lik

I don't see anything unethical here ge. After all, nobody is forcing the buyers to buy ar mah. The problem is, too many people have the $$ but not the brains to know how to make an informed decision in buying. Or, they may have so much $$ anyway that the really don't give a damn. And it doesn't just happen with cameras ga la. Lots of people buying super ging expensive cars, drinking Lafite wines, eating caviar and stuff, but do they really know how to savour and appreciate it?

To them, all these material stuff is just a means to show off their wealth la~

On a different note, Ferrari offer (mandatory?) performance driving programs to people that buy some of their high end cars. Now that's being ethnically responsible la.

-Lik

Look4chrisng

Well .. nowadays beginer ..   dont know how much they will spend ga ..

Especially in Vancouver and ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-8-31 08:58

I saw one guy's pic with D3s and zeiss 85mm 1.4.  the new parent doesn't not how to meter, his baby's face is all dark.  

I think it is very unethical to push these pro-gears to newbie parents.  At the very minimum, give the guy a simple lesson no how to use them, you just sell the poor guy $7000 of "stuff".