Decent camera

Newton · 07-29-2005

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding cameras .. I am in the market for a digital body with a decent lens and it's just for personal use, but I like quality images at high res and quick shutter speed. The type of camera that is perfect for blackmailing the neighbours from a distance.

Hell Puppy · 07-29-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding cameras .. I am in the market for a digital body with a decent lens and it's just for personal use, but I like quality images at high res and quick shutter speed. The type of camera that is perfect for blackmailing the neighbours from a distance.

Nikon D70.

Or if you want to pinch off a few pennies, Canon Digital Rebel.

Trev · 07-29-2005

Why do I have visions of that nutter J'Springer posting in this thread

Newton · 07-29-2005

Nice will check them out, thanks HP

gonzo · 07-29-2005

I chose the Digital Rebel. Im a cheap assed bastard.

Newton · 07-29-2005

It certainly looks cool, although there seems to be a Nikon D70S out now ..

Dman · 07-29-2005

Yeah there is also a Nikon D50 out now as well...cheapest pro-sumer line.

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2

I'm waiting to replace my old Pro-body Nikon D1h and D1 with a new Nikon D2x...the new D2x is only 5grand at present but it should come down to around $3,500 in a year or so and than I can finally trade my old battleships off for the new breed of Nikon.

Good article on the D2x...my next baby;
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1280

Newton · 07-29-2005

Thanks Dman, some sweet cameras you have there .. this one is taking my fancy at the moment Canon EOS 20D

Dman · 07-29-2005

Yeah the Canon 20D is a GREAT camera and the frame rate is awesome. My only problem with the camera is I was with a photographer friend of mine who has just bought a new 20d to replace his ageing Nikon D-100.

We took some shots of his wifes new wedding ring with the exact same 24mm Micro Lenses...at the exact same camera settings...the Old Nikon D-100 blew the Canon 20D away in color and picture clarity.

To the non-trained eye though...you would never know the differance.

The truth is if I didn't have $10,000 dollars worth of Nikon glass I would be shooting with a Canon 20d as well though...because dollar for dollar it really is the best deal around...I wished Nikon would pull their head out of their asses and try to compete.

Newton · 07-29-2005

It does seem to offer more than the Nikon in the specs .. the 20D is the favourite and thanks man

Looks like that's the one I will be getting

Dravyk · 07-29-2005

I recent purchased the Cannon PowerShot A95. Sweet little 5 megapixel. Takes everything at 2000xsomething. Size it down to something manageable like 800xsomething and it's so clean and clear it's amazing. Has a built in telephoto (short range, comporable to maybe 135 or 200 lens), a wide angle and a macro that's nice for shooting products for eBay or whatever. So we're not talking high-end, but again the quality is outstanding for my needs. Cost around US$300.

Top_Of_Google_Man · 08-01-2005

I just replaced my old Nikon with a Canon.......... pleased so far.

Now for months of learning what all those settings do lol

Newton · 08-01-2005

Excellent, will pick one up in Gibraltar where its tax free

Jace · 08-01-2005

we just got the digital rebel last week...and a 1gb card today

i don't think we will be needing anything else any time soon, this thing rocks

i have heard stories about people overusing it though, and it frying pretty easily when used HEAVILY...like 3000+ pics a day heavily....

07-29-2005	#1
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Decent camera Does anyone have any suggestions regarding cameras .. I am in the market for a digital body with a decent lens and it's just for personal use, but I like quality images at high res and quick shutter speed. The type of camera that is perfect for blackmailing the neighbours from a distance. __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

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07-29-2005	#4
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Decent camera Nice will check them out, thanks HP __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

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gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Re: Decent camera I chose the Digital Rebel. Im a cheap assed bastard. __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

07-29-2005	#6
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Decent camera It certainly looks cool, although there seems to be a Nikon D70S out now .. __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

07-29-2005	#7
Dman Members Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18	Re: Decent camera Yeah there is also a Nikon D50 out now as well...cheapest pro-sumer line. http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2 I'm waiting to replace my old Pro-body Nikon D1h and D1 with a new Nikon D2x...the new D2x is only 5grand at present but it should come down to around $3,500 in a year or so and than I can finally trade my old battleships off for the new breed of Nikon. Good article on the D2x...my next baby; http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1280 __________________ Dman Word to your Mother I'm the real Milf Hunter! WildWives.net Last edited by Dman; 07-29-2005 at 08:45 PM.

07-29-2005	#8
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Decent camera Thanks Dman, some sweet cameras you have there .. this one is taking my fancy at the moment Canon EOS 20D __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

07-29-2005	#9
Dman Members Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18	Re: Decent camera Yeah the Canon 20D is a GREAT camera and the frame rate is awesome. My only problem with the camera is I was with a photographer friend of mine who has just bought a new 20d to replace his ageing Nikon D-100. We took some shots of his wifes new wedding ring with the exact same 24mm Micro Lenses...at the exact same camera settings...the Old Nikon D-100 blew the Canon 20D away in color and picture clarity. To the non-trained eye though...you would never know the differance. The truth is if I didn't have $10,000 dollars worth of Nikon glass I would be shooting with a Canon 20d as well though...because dollar for dollar it really is the best deal around...I wished Nikon would pull their head out of their asses and try to compete. __________________ Dman Word to your Mother I'm the real Milf Hunter! WildWives.net

07-29-2005	#10
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Decent camera It does seem to offer more than the Nikon in the specs .. the 20D is the favourite and thanks man Looks like that's the one I will be getting __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

07-29-2005	#11
Dravyk Easy Like Sunday Morning Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind a couch, somewhere in Philly Posts: 7,628	Re: Decent camera I recent purchased the Cannon PowerShot A95. Sweet little 5 megapixel. Takes everything at 2000xsomething. Size it down to something manageable like 800xsomething and it's so clean and clear it's amazing. Has a built in telephoto (short range, comporable to maybe 135 or 200 lens), a wide angle and a macro that's nice for shooting products for eBay or whatever. So we're not talking high-end, but again the quality is outstanding for my needs. Cost around US$300. __________________ All Of 'Em Mainstream Webmasters New: WebmasterConventions.com

08-01-2005	#12
Top_Of_Google_Man Members Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 253	Re: Decent camera I just replaced my old Nikon with a Canon.......... pleased so far. Now for months of learning what all those settings do lol __________________ FREE TRIALS ARE HOT AGAIN - GET YOUR SHARE!

08-01-2005	#13
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Decent camera Excellent, will pick one up in Gibraltar where its tax free __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

08-01-2005	#14
Jace .... $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,392 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Decent camera we just got the digital rebel last week...and a 1gb card today i don't think we will be needing anything else any time soon, this thing rocks i have heard stories about people overusing it though, and it frying pretty easily when used HEAVILY...like 3000+ pics a day heavily....