milkybar 0 #1 February 26, 2006 Starting from scratch: What would you recommend for a novice photographer, i.e. I know squat. I'd like to buy a digital under $500, and another $200ish on a lense, extra battery?, nick nacks. Not looking to become the next Norman Kent, just shoot a few Tandems and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 February 26, 2006 You might try to find a used Canon Digital Rebel. Alternatively you can get the Nikon D50 (which is considered a good camera) for around $650 with an 18-55mm kit lens (I believe several people use at the widest setting for digital stills.) Another alternative is to go with the Pentax *ist DL (which is the more consumer friendly version of the *ist DS) for about $550 with a 18-55mm kit lens... I'm not sure if anyone uses it but I have heard good things about the Pentax Cameras. You can read about the differences between the *ist DS and *ist DL at the link below. http://reviews.cnet.com/Pentax_ist_DL_w_18_55mm_lens/4505-6501_7-31405585-2.html?tag=navLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimoke 0 #3 February 26, 2006 buy a canon rebel or rebel XT QuoteI'd like to buy a digital under $500, and another $200ish on a lense, extra battery?, nick nacks. puts you at $700.+ and there are really not any quality lenses for around $200. even if you don't want norm kent quality. you probably don't want to invest this kind of $$s and not be happy with the results. rebel xt $899.US rebel $699. US. either can be found cheaper there is no urgent need for a lens other than stock, the battery last for plenty of shooting, the only addition to the camera is a CF card and a mount for your helmet. I have owned both and have been happy with both. stay safe JimokeThe ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkybar 0 #4 February 26, 2006 Thanks, I'll check them out. Also looking at Sony V1? or newer models, understand there is a lag factor. looking at the specs it says 0.5secs between pics: surely this is fast enough for most applications. Seems the biggest drawback to this camera is the difficult bite switch/remote. The Canons look the biz, just trying to save a buck. [probably bite me in the arse later] There's some top class people on this forum ............then there's me touching cloth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #5 February 27, 2006 please remember you will get what you pay for ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
