I am a beginner, amateur photographer who is looking to make his first purchase of a DSLR. I have done some research on the available cameras in the market and have come up with some options for myself namely: 1) Sony A350; 2) Sony A700K; 3) Nikon D90; 4) Nikon D70 and; 5) Canon EOS Series.
I understand that most reviews will name the Nikon D40 as the best choice for beginners but another factor influencing my purchase is usability over a long period of time. Thus, I will need a camera which allows me to use a variety of compatible lenses and accessories over a period of time. Also, I feel that the D40’s relatively low MP resolution will not serve me well enough for my future endeavours.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m currently leaning towards Sony’s as I’m comfortable with their user-friendly products and their built-in-body image stabilisers and up-and-coming range of lenses. But I am willing to hear out cases for other cameras as well as other brands i.e. Pentax, Minolta, Olympus.
Hi kicky
OK, you seem to have a budget of around one thousand dollars. And, for one thousand dollars, i suggest you get the Nikon D90. It has something none of those other models have: the ability to record videos. You may think to yourself, is this important? It might not be, but surely it will be something you are going to use. HD video, how can you ignore it?
Ignore that the Sonys have more resolution, in practice, the difference is not noticeable. Also, it’s been proven that the in-body stabilization isn’t nearly as effective as the image stabilization Incorporated into the lenses. Also, you can see the effect through the viewfinder. Also, you will find that Sony only has expensive lenses. Which isn’t very logical, because they don’t have VR, here’s Nikon’s 50mm lens, and Sony’s, so you can see the difference in price:
And don’t get started with the Telephoto lenses. Trust me, the Nikon really is the best choice. Also, you will laugh at Sony’s top status LCD screens, they are very inefficient. Here’s a review of the D90:
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I have just bought a Nikon D90 with an 18-200mm Lens.
However I don’t have case yet.
I would like a case that will hold the camera with a the zoom lens attached.
I would also like a shoulder strap. I don’t need space for any more lenses or other accessories.
Can anyone recommend anything?
See the links below, the 1st link will bring up a list of Holster & Zoom Cases, get one that your Nikon D90 with an 18-200mm Lens will fit in. There are a number of good brands like Tamrac, Lowepro, and Tenba. I really like how the holster cases are made by Tamrac and something that can hold a DSLR with a zoom up to about 4 inches long should do. The links to B&H Photo are good because there are customer reviews of equipment (see the 2nd link, one review is from a Nikon D80 user with a 18-200mm lens).
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I feel like I’m losing my mind. I’ve waited many years to have a FAB camera. I was directed toward the Nikon brand and I am impressed. I am torn between the D90 (DX format) and the D700 (FX format). Until today, I thought my mind was made up. Now I’m not sure.
I love taking pictures: just about ALL pictures. When I started this process of research to *finally* buy a super camera, I rationalized that I’ve waited for years; whatever I get, I’ll keep it forever and learn it forward and backward. I feel a little paranoid about the quality and speed of the DX lenses. In addition, I have to wonder how well they are going to hold their value and how well they will hold up over time. The pro (metal) lenses have already proven themselves and most of them do not lose value. In some cases, they get more expensive over time.
When I first began looking for a camera, less than a month ago, a nearly new D90 fell into my lap (from a co-worker). I got several accessories with it and a hard Pelican case for $530.00. At the time, I had missed out on a few great D700 deals and I was pretty frustrated. I told myself that which-ever camera fell into my lap first, that’s the one that I was supposed to have. Once I got the D90 and began studying the DX lenses, I just couldn’t keep going. The DX lenses made me a little nervous: even though I’m not 100% sure of my logic. In fact, I’m not even 50% sure of my logic. In the case with buying the D90, I don’t feel trapped. I can sell it tomorrow and not lose money.
For the past month, I have been watching for FX lenses and I’ve actually gotten some really great deals. I now have a total of 3 Nikon FX lenses. All are AF (D) f/2.8 or faster (fixed speed not varying like f/3.3-5.5). I grabbed them because I got great deals. In the event that I got them and decided I didn’t use them enough or if I wanted to go back to "simple" I figured that I couldn’t go wrong: which I believe is still true. I can sell them tomorrow and make a profit (if I want). Over the past few weeks, I convinced myself that I should get a D700. Now, I’m not sure. I’ve met three random people in the past three days who put up a strong argument for the D90. I’ve seen what the D90 can do and I think it’s great, but my mind goes back to the doubts I have about the DX lenses: I mentioned this in the second paragraph.
The typical argument for the D90 is:
1. It’s smaller and lighter to pack into the field than the D700.
2. I would only need ONE do-it-all lens: the 18-200mm VR.
However, recent info and recommendations re: the DX lenses suggests the 16-85mm, 18-105mm, and the 12-24mm are much better choices. Plus, I have a passion for wide angle and macro. So, the idea of the one, do-it-all lens may not apply to me and if I’m going to invest in number of lens, I am wondering if I should stick with the FX: the ones which have been proven over time, the choice of most pros, the ones which seem to hold their values.
3. The D90 with only one or two lenses is simpler. Fewer lens changes reduce the risks of dirt getting on the sensor. Fewer lenses are cheaper. Fewer lenses reduce the risk of missing a great photo opp because instead of fiddling around with a different lens, I could be getting the shot.
I’m sooo confused…and tired. Right now, I could go either way. I have the D90 and I have three FX lenses. I can sell either of the two and make a profit to apply to my final selection. If I continue on with the FX lenses, I was told by a Nikon rep today that I may want to set my goal for two more which seems like alot of lenses to own and a lot of lenses to have money tied up in.
Maybe I am looking at this all wrong. Whatever, I get, I will very likely keep forever. By the way, I could care less about the video on the D90. I’m pretty tenacious. I can wait and watch for a little while and probably find a great deal on a D700. However, I want to make the right decision. I was initially told to buy great lenses and if I needed to save a few bucks, buy a cheaper body (like the D90). However, using the FX lenses on the D90 seems a bit counter-productive. Whatever FX lens I use is going to be magnified 1.5X. I especially love extreme wide angle and macro photography. The DX sensor really messes up my goal of doing those things. If I have to buy extra lenses to accommodate the DX sensor then I am not really saving anything or being too smart. I will have 4 or 5 lenses. Those two types of DX lens are sort of pricey AND if I need to swap the lenses often, this fouls the theory of simplicity (in having only 1 or 2 lenses) which I spoke about earlier.
I really need some help here. To help me make the best choice, if you need any more information about my photo usage, goals, or aspirations, please let me know. THANKS!!
Hi. Sorry you are so confused. It all boils down to what you are going to do with the camera. The D90 and the D700 are both amazing cameras. However, they are not in the same class.
From my experience, the pro (FX) lenses are going to hold their value much better. They are generally faster too. You already have the FX lenses and you got them for a steal. Why would you be thinking of going backward now? Backward in a sense that you have pro lenses and you are considering selling them to buy a DX camera and some of those cheap plastic DX lenses?
Be happy. You got a great deal on the lenses. Obviously you don’t mind holding out for a good deal. Find a D700 for a fair price and be done. You have everything else you need.
Good luck. If you need more help, please email me.
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if anything, order online. then you know what’s all available, and get it all shipped to you.
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suppose, a photo-freak
trekking through the himalayan trek routes of, say, Nepal
He has gotten no "solar systems" to charge his camera batteries (it’s heavy and costly, nope?)
then, he has got 2 back-up batteries
but he’s trekking for 15-20 days
then how’d he manage to take hundreds of photos a day?
Is it possible, in any way?
he should carry a fully-charged car inverter UPS or something! (200 watts will do?)
Is that called a car-inverter or a DC converter, where to buy, car accessories shop?
please show a link!
Thank you in anticipation!
My Brother’s going for a 11 day trek, and even with three batteries he’s a bit confused!
The battery on my NikonD90 is amazing. To borrow a phrase, it just keeps on going and going. My closest similar experience was a 3 day shoot that I averaged about 100 pix a day. I didn’t drain the battery. If I had no way to charge batteries, I’d try to take about 6 batteries for an 11 day trek.
To conserve battery power, I’d shut off the automatic image review, p 163 in the menu. Also he will need to keep the batteries warm (inside pocket).
If this trek includes a vehicle, e.g. jeep, I’d take an inverter (converts car battery to AC) and my charger and the 3 batteries he has.
Maybe of equal importance is the number of memory cards he is taking. If he is taking a couple hundred photos a day in Fine + NEF, he will eat about 8GB a day, so he’ll need about 11 or 12 8GB cards.
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