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nkinsman10
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What is the best Digital SLR camera for a beginning photographer?
Jun 4 2008 8:15PM
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dergblerp
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There have been tons of threads about this exact topic. just scroll through the last few pages and you'll find something to read through.
Jun 4 2008 9:10PM
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nkinsman10
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ya i know, just saw them right after i posted, i havent been on media & arts in a while, and just got really hyped up about starting photography haha my bad
Jun 4 2008 9:41PM
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tdude
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you should really look at the canon EOS 40D Digital it is sick it takes like 7 frames per second and tthere are some good sales on ebay
Jun 9 2008 5:51PM
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FilmingBitch
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Its a great camera but I wouldn't call it a beginners dSLR haha.

I know a guy selling a Nikon D70s if you're interested!
Jun 9 2008 8:08PM
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kfilenda
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the nikon D40 is very easy to use, i think a new one came out called the D60 though.
Jun 9 2008 8:14PM
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JazzyJ
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lets not forget the digital rebel.
Jun 9 2008 11:48PM
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.jr
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Ya can we make this a real thread, I know there have been many others but every thread that I go to about slrs, there are just comments about "theres already a thread just like this.. go look elsewhere"



I am looking for a good cheap beginners DSLR as well, I want one that 8-10 Mp with a pretty fast shutter speed and fps, but I dont want to spend a whole lot, I know the D40 and 60 are pretty good but whats my best option? and another question, some of my PJ friends said that cannon was the way to go, nikon was good but cannon was much better, any thoughts?
Jun 10 2008 12:28AM
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tdude
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another slr that would be good for the mountain is the PENTAX K20D
it has some sort of water resistance for the mountain and the best place to find it that i found was http://search.live.com/cashback
Jun 10 2008 12:34AM
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.jr
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ugh not working.
Jun 10 2008 12:35AM
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Pippin
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i can gaurentee your not going to loose with these camera's:

XT: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos350d/  
XTi: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06082416canoneos400drebelxti.asp

or even the newest XSi: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012403canoneos450d.asp

these cameras will not let you down
Jun 10 2008 12:43AM
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josh.
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the xt,xti, and d70 are all great cameras for beginers
Jun 10 2008 12:59AM
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nkinsman10
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im looking into either of these, what is the main difference besides megapixels between the 2?
Jun 10 2008 1:49AM
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Pippin
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Honestly as a beginner, megapixels make a small difference. At long at you have as least 8 MP then youll be fine. It just means the higher MP is the larger you will be able to blow it up and have it not look pixelated.
Jun 10 2008 8:19AM
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Santa-Cruz
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rebel xsi or xti
Jun 10 2008 6:32PM
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squibble
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any of the canon eos. does anyone have the g9, how is the noise at iso 800? it seems like a friendly learning camera
Jun 10 2008 7:27PM
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clipse_05
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Personally, I have the Nikon D60 and absolutely love it.  If this is your first DSLR, all of them are going to take some getting used to.  I have never had trouble with my D60 and if I had to go back and buy another DSLR, I would get it again in a heartbeat.

I also found a smokin deal on it and got the entire kit with the 18-55mm lens for $550... be sure to shop around and you'll be able to find some good deals.
Jun 10 2008 10:58PM
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FilmingBitch
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Also check out www.dpreview.com for awesome side-by-side comparisons, details, and reviews.
Go to the buyer's guide and fill in what you're looking for.
Jun 10 2008 11:11PM
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grifter
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if I'm gonna be honest I would recommend a 40D to a beginner, it is as easy to use as the 400D, just with expandability, such as spot metering,
Jun 11 2008 9:33AM
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josh.
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it also cost a far bit more
Jun 11 2008 8:40PM
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nkinsman10
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what about rebel xti vs pentax k20d. i know there is a dif of 4 megapix here, but are there any other huge differences?
Jun 12 2008 1:19AM
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Shorton
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which a beginner probably isn't going to want to do

however, dont narrow your search to  only over 8 megapixels, take a look at the Nikon D40, everyone hates on it because its only got 6 megapixels, but the sensor is extremely well built and this will give you as clear shots as a 8 megapixel or even 10 camera. Plus, its a really great beginner camera, people underestimate it, but really consider it. The price is great for what you get, and with the stock lens that comes with it you'll be set for some great shots. 

and honestly, canons are no better than nikons in build quality or clarity.
Jun 12 2008 8:23AM
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grifter
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Ha Ha, the age old debate, go to a camera shop and spend 20 minutes playing with comparable Nikons and Canons then decide which make you like, since it's gonna dictate most of the kit you buy for the rest of your days as a photographer... I went Canon, but thats just me...
Jun 12 2008 1:57PM
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Shorton
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i actually own an olympus, however, i've had experience with both nikons and canons and honestly, they are equal.  I'd like to think of this as a mutual opinion,haha
Jun 12 2008 3:41PM
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grifter
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yea, I shot Nikon in the past, great cameras, it's just a few things that Cannon have on there bodies which I have come to appreciate, you just get so used to the layout / setup, it becomes natural
Jun 12 2008 6:46PM
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Santa-Cruz
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ya on canons some of the buttons are oon the bbody instead of the menu which is faster to swithc
settings
Jun 12 2008 6:48PM
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grifter
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damn straight, the top-panel on my 40D is crammed full of everything you could ever want to change on-the-go, and then you have a monster menu which you'll only need to change if you're majorly changing scene. God I love my Canon
Jun 12 2008 6:57PM
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Santa-Cruz
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i want a 40d so bad my friend might sell me his cause hes getting a mark 3
Jun 12 2008 7:07PM
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Pippin
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mark 3= orgasm
Jun 14 2008 8:51PM
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Santa-Cruz
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ya its amazing i used one today i wanted to kick the guy in the scrodium and run wit it
Jun 14 2008 8:52PM
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Pippin
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did you feel godly haha
Jun 14 2008 9:18PM
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