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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: iArson on Sun, 10 February 2013, 14:10:00
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With tax returns coming in I wanted to look into a good camera for the new year :)
I currently have a Sony Cybershot but it lacks the weight, feel and picture quality of a good camera. I plan on using it mainly outside for family events, and of course for taking pictures of keyboard related things :D
If anyone can steer me in the right direction, or just simply pick one for me I would be greatly appreciative!
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What kinda budget are you looking at?
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What kinda budget are you looking at?
I don't think I would want to spend over $600. I will go over that budget if it warrants it though :D
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Again I'd opt for MILC over SLR, especially with that budget. A Micro 4/3 or similar camera will be superior dollar for dollar than a SLR. The only reason - in my opinion - to consider a budget DSLR (which I'd consider to be anything less than a 6D) is for learning with, before moving up to a high-end model.
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Hmm I'm having a hard time even finding one. Is my budget too low for a DSLR?
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In my opinion, yes. The lower tier DSLR's aren't worth considering over good quality point-and-shoots or MILCs other than as learning tools.
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In my opinion, yes. The lower tier DSLR's aren't worth considering over good quality point-and-shoots or MILCs other than as learning tools.
Yerp. I wouldnt bother with a kit around the 1k mark, you might as well use your phone or until you can afford something better.
The lowest I'd go is a 60D or the nikon equivalent
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A 2nd hand Canon T2i with the kit lens (or EF 50mm f/1.8) and a cheap EF 80-200mm USM III will come out less than or right close to $600, and it's not exactly a "sucky camera". One thing I can't stress enough is Megapixels does NOT mean high quality, Megapixels means larger image. This is the same reason the Canon 1D-C is only 18 MP while the 5D Mk III is 22 MP, and the 1D-C is a top-of-the-line while the 5D is a fairly high end camera, but not one that you have to sell your children for.
I'm personally still managing to survive with a Canon EOS 300D (yeah 2003!) with the EF 50mm f/1.8 and the EF 80-200mm USM III, which isn't a very good camera by today's standards, but despite horrible low-light performance it still takes better pictures than 95% of point-and-shoot cameras\phones I've seen.
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The 550D/T2i (and your 300D) aren't as good as high end non-SLR cameras that cost a similar sum though, is the point. My point is if you specifically need/want an SLR for some particular reason then fine, but if your goal is to take good photos then automatically assuming that a DSLR is the way to go is a common mistake.