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gr330zhp
11-26-2010, 08:37 PM
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
11-26-2010, 09:03 PM
Swirley.....ohhhh Swirley....where are you?

Marcus-SanDiego
11-26-2010, 09:03 PM
I'll find Casey.

Marcus-SanDiego
11-26-2010, 09:36 PM
He's local. I just open my door and yell his name.

C Withers Media
11-26-2010, 09:38 PM
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
11-26-2010, 09:42 PM
Thanks, Casey.

C Withers Media
11-27-2010, 11:18 AM
Oh yeah, and OP... My suggestion would be to stick with a Canon or a Nikon.

kayger12
11-27-2010, 11:52 AM
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
11-27-2010, 11:55 AM
I must stay out of this thread.

Alphatek45
11-27-2010, 01:56 PM
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
11-27-2010, 02:39 PM
+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
11-27-2010, 03:02 PM
Have to admit, it would be great to take my own pictures. Then I could get rid of my pal Casey. Ha!

danewilson77
11-27-2010, 04:37 PM
Yeah....he's kind of a pain in the ass sometimes.

gr330zhp
11-27-2010, 10:01 PM
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
11-28-2010, 04:52 PM
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
11-28-2010, 05:31 PM
Nikon FTW!!!!

Marcus-SanDiego
11-28-2010, 05:37 PM
And we enjoy chicks who dig the Nikon.

C Withers Media
11-28-2010, 07:26 PM
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
11-28-2010, 07:28 PM
Goose bumps in picture one. I like.

danewilson77
11-28-2010, 07:34 PM
Now if we could just get a couple of zhp shots in those locations. Now were talking,,,

C Withers Media
11-28-2010, 07:57 PM
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
11-28-2010, 08:01 PM
Hehe.....

Marcus-SanDiego
11-28-2010, 08:14 PM
My car is available for you to use as a boob and butt prop, Casey. Let me know.

Alphatek45
11-29-2010, 09:07 AM
So is my face.... Just don't tell the wifey ;)

Marcus-SanDiego
11-29-2010, 09:12 AM
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
11-29-2010, 09:55 AM
I have plenty if sky miles. 2 faces perhaps?

Marcus-SanDiego
11-29-2010, 10:42 AM
Casey, what do you say?

C Withers Media
11-29-2010, 12:32 PM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5186256416_65830845b7_z.jpg

Marcus-SanDiego
11-29-2010, 02:28 PM
We will take that as a yes.

danewilson77
11-29-2010, 03:15 PM
:rofl:

Alphatek45
11-29-2010, 04:03 PM
I'm with Marcus, that's a yes if I ever saw one...

Marcus-SanDiego
11-29-2010, 04:20 PM
So, the ayes carry the day.

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

Thanks.

pyreguy
11-29-2010, 05:40 PM
ROAD TRIP!!

gr330zhp
11-29-2010, 06:04 PM
(In a whiney tone)

I waaaaannnt in!! :)

C Withers Media
11-29-2010, 07:29 PM
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
11-29-2010, 07:34 PM
Damn u.

kayger12
11-29-2010, 07:39 PM
Oh. My. Goodness.

Marcus-SanDiego
11-29-2010, 08:19 PM
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
11-29-2010, 08:25 PM
Hahahaha. Thanks Mark.