DSLR Recomendation

[gr330zhp]

Hey guys

I am in the market for a decent DSLR. Budget is probably $600 or so. Is that possible?? What are good ones?? Kinda a noob to photography but I want to get better at it

Thanks

[danewilson77]

Swirley.....ohhhh Swirley....where are you?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'll find Casey.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

He's local. I just open my door and yell his name.

[C Withers Media]

This is my least favorite of all photography related questions. The simplest answer is to go a to a camera store and ask to hold all of the dSLR's that fall into your price range, you may also try some that are just out of your price range in new condition knowing that you can find it in the used market within your price range.

Look at the cameras and see how they feel in your hands, look at the controls on the camera and see which makes the most sense to you.

When selecting a particular body, it really comes down to what feels best in your hands.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Casey.

[C Withers Media]

Oh yeah, and OP... My suggestion would be to stick with a Canon or a Nikon.

[kayger12]

Agree with Pswirley-- The entry level dSLRs from both Canon and Nikon perform similarly. I would go to a reputable local camera store and get familiar with a few of them. Whichever one feels more intuitive to you is the one to go with. If you advance past entry level to a mid-level or prosumer camera body in the future, the controls (although slightly more complex with more options) are essentially the same within that specific brand's product line. When you combine this with the fact that the lenses are typically proprietary and won't work on another company's camera body, whatever you choose now will most likely be the brand you stick with from here on out.

So, just like when picking out your Bimmer, get an idea of what you want, do your research, take them for a test drive, and make a well reasoned decision. And as a word of warning: cameras can be just like the Bimmer-- you keep adding mods (new lenses, better post processing software, etc) until you end up somewhat addicted and spending WAY more than you originally intended.

Good luck.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I must stay out of this thread.

[Alphatek45]

I must stay out of this thread.

+1 . Just spent a grand on an HD Camcorder. And I'm already tricking myself into thinking its okay to shop for a camera. I can talk myself into anything...

[kayger12]

+1 . Just spent a grand on an HD Camcorder. And I'm already tricking myself into thinking its okay to shop for a camera. I can talk myself into anything...

Come on, it'll make you feel good
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/IMG_2539_edited-1.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Have to admit, it would be great to take my own pictures. Then I could get rid of my pal Casey. Ha!

[danewilson77]

Yeah....he's kind of a pain in the ass sometimes.

[gr330zhp]

Thanks for all the advice guys!!

I guess I just gotta go out and look at em a bit more and decide. Most likely, from what I have seen, it will be a Nikon

[C Withers Media]

Chicks dig the Nikon.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5200588216_15d440d9ff_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5204325479_e56fbfddde_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

Nikon FTW!!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And we enjoy chicks who dig the Nikon.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5216850930_c00b75db7c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5216259599_663c80c1c0_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5216256769_6bc181fab7_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5216249323_6e77a14070_z.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Goose bumps in picture one. I like.

[danewilson77]

Now if we could just get a couple of zhp shots in those locations. Now were talking,,,

[C Withers Media]

Now if we could just get a couple of zhp shots in those locations. Now were talking,,,

I worry about you when you say stuff like this.

[danewilson77]

Hehe.....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My car is available for you to use as a boob and butt prop, Casey. Let me know.

[Alphatek45]

So is my face.... Just don't tell the wifey ;)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Adam, even if you cannot lend your face to one of the shoots, I can. I am local to Casey. You can live vicariously through me.

Casey, let me know if any of the girls want to use my face.

[Alphatek45]

I have plenty if sky miles. 2 faces perhaps?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, what do you say?

[C Withers Media]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5186256416_65830845b7_z.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

We will take that as a yes.

[danewilson77]

:rofl:

[Alphatek45]

I'm with Marcus, that's a yes if I ever saw one...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

So, the ayes carry the day.

Casey, please let us know when we need to be there for boobs and butts.

Thanks.

[pyreguy]

ROAD TRIP!!

[gr330zhp]

(In a whiney tone)

I waaaaannnt in!! :)

[C Withers Media]

So, the ayes carry the day.

Casey, please let us know when we need to be there for boobs and butts.

Thanks.

I could actually use a hand on Wednesday when I shoot Anjuli in the desert for Wicked Weasel bikini's.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5219398929_10e1edf124_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn u.

[kayger12]

Oh. My. Goodness.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I could actually use a hand on Wednesday when I shoot Anjuli in the desert for Wicked Weasel bikini's.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5219398929_10e1edf124_z.jpg

Casey, I am going to start a thread for your pictures. You need a place all your own.

Wednesday doesn't work for me. I have to stay close to the house that day. However, you are free to bring Anjuli to my house instead.

[C Withers Media]

Hahahaha. Thanks Mark.