First DSLR camera

[Azza09]

I am looking to purchase my first DSLR camera and need some advice on which direction to go. The models I have been considering are Canon 40D and 500D and also the Nikon D90. . Am I better off buying the body and a lens seperately or going with a kit, baring in mind my budget is 1500-2k.

[jakedarwen]

My first DSLR was a nikon D40x.
A very good begginers DSLR.
You should go with that then once you have learnt everything upgrade.
:)

[Deviant]

My 1st was the D60 (still is)

a slightly better d40x, although tbh i don't know the differences off the top of my head!

[monkfish]

by the kit set up if it's your first, you'll have heaps of fun buy a 50mm 1.8 prime as well with that and a kit lens or two theres not much you can't do.

[Redal]

I am looking to purchase my first DSLR camera and need some advice on which direction to go. The models I have been considering are Canon 40D and 500D and also the Nikon D90. . Am I better off buying the body and a lens seperately or going with a kit, baring in mind my budget is 1500-2k.

What are you going to take pictures of ?

My advice to someone buying there first DSLR would be to buy second-hand, as you can get some very good cameras for very little.
Like a Canon 20d, they can be picked up for around $500 .
It is a camera that will do for 90% of photographers out there.
Then spend the rest on lenses and lighting.

When you out grow that, look what you really need .

The reasoning is that" New" DSLRs are not new for long, and drop so much in value, and are updated so quickly.

Allan

[Azza09]

What are you going to take pictures of ?

My advice to someone buying there first DSLR would be to buy second-hand, as you can get some very good cameras for very little.
Like a Canon 20d, they can be picked up for around $500 .
It is a camera that will do for 90% of photographers out there.
Then spend the rest on lenses and lighting.

When you out grow that, look what you really need .

The reasoning is that" New" DSLRs are not new for long, and drop so much in value, and are updated so quickly.

Allan

Thanks for the advice. I will mainly be taking portrait and landscape photos but also some sporting shots.

[Haim]

D90 Period

[Redal]

D90 Period


While the d90 looks a good camera, i see little point in spending 75% of the budget on a body.

He wants to shoot sport, so to get a good lens for sports he is looking at least a 300mmf4 for about $1000 at least, portraits 50mmf1.8 about $150, that leaves about $350 for a wide lens , might be able to pick up a 28mmf2.8 for landscapes. And put a 20d with that and you have a $2k met.

What software comes with Nikon Bodies?

Allan

[Azza09]

Picked up a second hand 40d off trademe in mint condition and just been and bought a 50mm f1.8. Time to start shooting.:)

[Redal]

Picked up a second hand 40d off trademe in mint condition and just been and bought a 50mm f1.8. Time to start shooting.:)


A great camera and lens to start with, happy shooting.

[tomberkley]

40d wont let ya down.
good job