Who bought a new camera this year? Why did you choose this camera?
I did, 2, a Nikon Coolpix 5000 digital which I am rapidly coming to loathe and a Nikon N80 film camera which, so far, I love.
In both cases I was offered the camera used for a very good price, checked various reviews before deciding then accepted the offer.
I'm still very much not-sold on the digital. I like to take a lot of candids and the 5000 seems to be too slow, too dim and too inaccurate to get quality results.
I've been thinking that most of my problems might be with the P&S aspect rather than the digital aspect of the camera and thought about maybe a D70 - however I've been reading between the lines on those reviews and think I might still have problems... apparently all the new Nikons use some sort of pre flash for metering and that would be a horrible thing for candids, too.
Me. I chose the D70 because I heard good things about it, and it felt good and well balanced. I'm really happy with it, and glad I've made the transition to SLR photography.
-Dan
I asked this question in general, but I'll ask you specifically since you have one...
I'm worried about how distracting that pre-flash would be if taking candids. Is it really as distracting as I think it would be?
I bought one in January. I was looking at Canon because they did a lot of stuff with computers and a lot of stuff with cameras, so I figured it was a good combination. I searched for a while, but I chose the Canon S50 because it had a lot of features and was only $100 more than the one that was recommended to me.
Me. I chose the D70 because I heard good things about it, and it felt good and well balanced. I'm really happy with it, and glad I've made the transition to SLR photography.
-Dan
I asked this question in general, but I'll ask you specifically since you have one...
I'm worried about how distracting that pre-flash would be if taking candids. Is it really as distracting as I think it would be?
Funny you should say that, because I only recently did a few tests regarding the preflash. The preflash is invisible in every case I tried.. except the last one I tried which was in complete darkness, and even then it wasnt that distracting.
My beloved Powershot G2 was getting old and starting to feel outdated. I bought the Canon Digital Rebel with kit lens on sale for $900. After three weeks, I returned it out of frustration with underexposed flash backgrounds, but I had already been spoiled by the lack of noise and shutter lag. Two weeks later, I bought another one with kit lens for $820 (!) along with a Powershot G5 to keep around as a more portable backup. I never use the G5.
I bought a Olympus C-5050Z last September. I was actually looking at many different options, but ended up getting that one when Kiwiness offered to sell me his camera when he upgraded.
Not much imagination in that story though lol At least I can sasy my camera has won some ribbons even if that was due to the previous owner lol
After three years with an Olympus C3000 I bought a Fuji S7000. The price was right to match all the features I wanted. I have run through about 3000 shots in three months. Several hundred courtesy of being on the infield of a NASCAR event. It had what I wanted although I am convinced that I will soon be unable to resist the siren call of a digital SLR. I must stay strong, at least until the next major price break.
I'm worried about how distracting that pre-flash would be if taking candids. Is it really as distracting as I think it would be?
Funny you should say that, because I only recently did a few tests regarding the preflash. The preflash is invisible in every case I tried.. except the last one I tried which was in complete darkness, and even then it wasnt that distracting.
That's very reassuring. Did it cause any sort of noticeable additional delay?
I guess I can add ME to the list, since I brought home a Digital Rebel this afternoon! I chose it after long, and careful research and review of lots of cameras. I finally decided what the heck -- go DSLR and grow with the system. I got back into photography two years ago with a simple A10, and then bought an A70 and so far have taken 4,900 pictures with it. I guess I really LOVE photography, now that there's digital. So, I bought a 300d and look forward to lots of great images.
I also think that buying a new lens now and then will amost be like buying a whole new camera! Right now, all I have is the kit lens but I'm going to take the advice of the fellow at the camera store: don't buy any more lenses until you start losing shots because of not having the right lens -- then get one. So that's what I'm going to do!
I have my order in for the D70!!! As soon as I get it (might be a couple more weeks (boo, hoo) I'll have a new camera this year :))))
I considered the dRebel, but I really didn't like the looks, and I've always wanted to have a Nikon. The couple lenses I have are from my old Pentax SLR, and I guess they'll stay where they are for now. Good thing it's only a couple.
Reason: my 1st digital cam was olympus and it was nice for 2 years but I missed using SLR features. I felt stifled and needed something better. I have used a Canon Elan EOS IIe for years and it was my baby. It was just very expensive to get good photos developed, just so i can scan them for my site. And I wasted tons of photos on my cats anyhow.
So, when my house sold, I went out and bought a 10D that week. It could use all of my Canon EF lenses, filters and tripod. It was the obvious choice for me since I love Canon and couldn't afford to go higher than the 10D. My budget was $2K for everything (camera, batteries, bag, Storage Data, Card Reader, etc.).
I had considered the Sony F828, which was just released at that time. I read great things about the lens. However, I wanted to use interchangeable lenses, not just be stuck with one. I wanted a camera that could do almost everything my Elan EOS IIe could do. I don't have the "e" but I have learned to live without it.
The 10D also had a really fast ISO, which I love for taking pictures at night of things moving fast. It also had bulb (which many SLRs do), but I needed this setting for my natural lighting long exposures. Most important to me: using my old Canon lenses and being able to get new lenses in the future!!!
Erm, I came down with terminal camitis this year,
Fuji 6900 (secondhand)
Minolta A1
Both the above have since been sold to finance the purchase of my 300D. Ok, so I lost £150 on the deals but I don't reckon it's so bad, especially since the 300D was almost £300 less than it was at Christmas! I make that a £150 profit lol.
I bought my 10D earlier this year.
Reason: It was the most expensive camera and lens I could get my wife to go for. :)
Unfortunately, now she’s always using it… and getting better photos too!!! :( I guess I’ll just have to buy myself a 1D-Mk II next year and give her the 10D.
I got a digital rebel less than a week ago. Although I didn't buy it, it was a gift from my parents.
The reason why I picked the 300d over the 10d and Nikon d70 is because it was cheaper than the 10d, plus it came with a lens and heard about the firmware hack. I didn't get the d70 because the store didn't carry any Nikon lens which seemed kind of strange.
I just recieved my sony 828 today!!! I love it. I had a 717 for a while, and wanted something more substantial.
drake
Can I ask why the 828? I tried one at the store for kicks [no offense to you directly] and just thought it was a horrific piece of titantic equipment. I'm not trying to be facetious.
I just recieved my sony 828 today!!! I love it. I had a 717 for a while, and wanted something more substantial.
drake
Can I ask why the 828? I tried one at the store for kicks [no offense to you directly] and just thought it was a horrific piece of titantic equipment. I'm not trying to be facetious.
The F828 is the best thing you can get if you want a camera for under 1000 bux that can do better pictures than any other non-SLR and can do awesome video. Plus the swivel base is the best invention ever. Can be very creative with it. It's a non-SLR photographer's dream come true. I love my 828. Have fun with yours!
Just had my brother order the S602Z for me in the UK.
The Fuji comes with 16MB SmartMedia card, 1GB IBM Microdrive, 4 AA alkaline batteries, 4 Ni-MH rechargable batteries and charger, Shoulder strap, Lens cap, Lens cap holder, AV Cable, USB Cable and software on CD-Rom. Price : 300 Stg.
Though it was a good deal after the goods reviews I read so I took the plunge.
I will have a new Digital Rebel w/ kit lens and a 420ex flash by the end of this month. Going to blow much of the overtime pay I accumulated lately. Going to use my semi-crummy Tamron 100-300 5-6.3 from my old 35 mm Rebel as my telephoto zoom until I decide on a replacement lens for it: most likely 70-300 w/macro function.
Aaaaaand... I'll get to play with all of Jacko's toys when we get together. Life is good.
