That is a monster of a squirrel.

 

Thanks bro! I have so many polaroids, I'm dedicating one of my walls to them, hahaha

 

Wow, how'd I miss this thread?

I just upgraded from a D40 to a D90 and love it. It actually is probably too much camera for me, but I've always bought things that I wasn't qualified for. I've got an older 18-70mm Nikon lens and a 70-300mm Nikon VR. Spent too much this month (this camera and 3 new tv's), but I plan to get a 50mm 1.8 Nikon after Christmas and hopefully a fisheye + tripod in the future.

As much as people say photography's an expensive hobby, I don't quite think it's nearly as bad as modding a car. And I find it more relaxing (with less headaches) to take pictures!

For lots of elitists but great information, I tend to look at Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ too. They can be jerks, but it's got a plethora of good info and reviews. I check fredmiranda.com: Specialized in Canon - Nikon SLR Cameras, Forum, Photoshop Plugins, Actions, Reviews, Hosting and Digital Darkroom for info on lenses though.

BTW, Beach Camera and Buydig.com seem to be the same company and have great prices. It's where I got my stuff from and there's a promo on the D60 with a 18-55mm lens and 4gb sd card for $539.95 shipped. They tend to have the best pricing for Nikon stuff... Canon wise, I dunno as I've always been a Nikon fan.

 

Hey guys, I've been using a Canon F1 (film) and it is annoying having to go to some place to get the film, uhhhhhhh, developed. Anyways, what is the best digital cam for noobs that isn't a point and shoot and isn't something that a pro would use? Oh, and that isnt too expensive.

 

Welcome Man!

Very nice upgrade! I would recommend to get the tripod first. before getting other lens.....
It some what, but we talking about SDLR body for $8k and then there Hasselblad which are $15k for body! shit that almost a price for a use GD3! LoL...But I do agree with you it relaxing! That why I do photography.

Keep That Canon around! Trust me! I still love to shooting in Film and developed them in the Darkroom!

If you are looking for a DSLR I would recommed a Canon XTI, XSI, XT, and XS.....their are great body to start off with.

 

Nice!! yea Always wanted to do that with my table, but I end up putting a lot of decals and stickers!

 

hahaha Nah this Squirrel from the Sierra Nevada mountains....

Yea!!! I was like Holy ****!

 

LOL, true... but then again, my brakes for my 350Z are supposed to be 8k by itself and the suspension is 6k. That's just one small piece of the car (which is 30k itself) to mod.

 

holy shit 37k for a camera!?!

 

37k is nothing for a camera.... If you were to get into professional photography in like advertisements or fashion etc... The digital backs for some view cameras are upwards of 50k....

You wouldn't believe how expensive camera stuff is once you get into really really fancy stuff.





As for the film thing I loved shooting film but it really sucks unless you have your own darkroom to print and develop the film in.


Ohh and I saw a d90 commercial today makes me want a d90 bad.... D50 works fine but that D90 would be fricken awesome.










sorry this post was kinda all over the place......

 

Still haven't seen a D90 commercial yet, I knew all about it before it came out anyways though so I was at the camera store the weekend it came out to get out of my D60.

 

Hey, Charlie, that is a great film camera!

I had one back when I was, er... in High School!

I have stuck with Canon ever since, using a 40D now. I still have a T-90 film camera, bought way back in 1986! That was certainly before your time!

I wish I had known you were looking... I just gave away a 20D!

I am trying to resist buying the 50D. Let us know how your search works out!

- K

 

The hasselblad h3d-II!!! FU*K sweet camera!!! Played once!!!
That can buy me my Audi A5!! hahaha

True about the darkroom and develop!

Yea I must admit D90 is awesome camera DLSR seeing the HD video!
here a link to a HD video shot with the D90!
YouTube - Nikon D90 movie Tokyo Night
Watch it in HD!!!


here some commercial I find

First one is from Japan
YouTube - Rain (Bi) - Nikon Reality (D90) 60s
Watch in HQ
Second one
YouTube - ASHTON KUTCHER APPEARS AS THE MAN WITH THE MAN WITH ...

enjoy

 

Do it!!!! I know the FPS is slower by .2 but it has the DIGIC IV image processor.

I have been really temped to sell my 30d and go for a FF 5D!! or sell my xt and keep the 30D? hahaha

 

Thanks guys. Yeah, I want to keep the Canon F1 but my dad wants to sell it (the camera was his). I hear that the Nikon D40 is a good camera. Is that true?

 

The D40 is great SDLR....but come down do you want a Canon or Nikon! Tell your dad not to sell the F1!!!! or slap in the face for doing it!!! hahahaha j/k

 

For the money it can be had for now-a-days it can't be beat, however if you already like photography and you foresee yourself liking it even more you may find the D40 and even the D60 limiting after a short while, this could go for most of the entry level bodies as well though.

 

I thought very seriously about the 5D when I bought the 40D, but thought the ultrasonic sensor cleaning would be nice, and the 5D doesn't offer it (yet).

Now I'm more committed to the APS-C format, owning the 10-22mm zoom and 60mm 1:1 macro.

I will likely hold off for whatever next year holds before upgrading from the 40D.

 

Went out with the new 70-200 f/2.8 during our first snow here in CT, I'm lovin' this thing.

 

Sony A700 w/ Sony 1.4/50 lens, I still can't get over how sharp this lens is....

My favorite shoes shot at f4