12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Review :
Without a doubt, the best camera out there
You dont have to spend any more than this to get a top knoch camera. It is very flexible with exposures and apertures and the memory card holds plenty. This camera has taken the best pictures I have every taken. It is user friendly also. What more can I say?
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One Word - Wow!
The XSi is my first DSLR camera. I have, for many years, been shooting with point-and-shoot (also called "compact") cameras, so I have a lot of experience with point-and-shoot cameras. But the images quality of the XSi simply blew me away! The images captured on the XSi is much, much, much sharper than the ones from a point-and-shoot camera!
If you're looking at the XSi, you're probably a budding photographer like myself. The XSi is, debatably, the best entry-level DSLR camera, next to the Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D.
Highlights ---------- - 18mm - 55mm "Kit" Lens Included The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens alone sells for [...]. You have everything you need to get started right away with taking great-looking pictures!
- Phenomenal Images Alas, I'm unable to show you the images I've captured with the XSi here. But there's alway sample images uploaded by customers of the pictures on the product page. Alternatively, you can go to the Canon site and see for yourself the official sample images.
- Auto Mode Okay, so you're not quite prepared to tinker with the bells and whistles on the XSi. No matter, there's always a fully "auto" mode (green rectangle on the selection dial) you can fall back on. In this mode, you would be using the XSi just as you would a point-and-shoot camera. The auto mode will stifle your creativity, but it will help you take great pictures nonetheless.
- Incredible Battery Life I must have taken hundreds of pictures of pictures and the battery indicator bar still shows a full battery capacity (that's with image preview disabled- which is, if I'm not mistaken, the default/factory setting).
In sum, the XSi does every your point-and-shoot does, only BETTER.
If, like lot of people, you are in a quandary deciding between the T1i and the Xsi/450D. Here are the major improvements of the T1i, at least on paper, over the XSi :
- 15.1 MP Resolution - Full HD video at 20 Frames Per Second - ISO range of 100 to 3200 - 920,000 dots VGA monitor
vs. the XSi:
- 12.2 MP Resolution - No video capability - ISO range of 100 to 1600 - 230,000 dots VGA monitor
* XTi vs XSi *
- Resolution: 15.1 MP vs. 12.2 MP When it comes to megapixels (MP), I would have to subscribe to the mantra that megapixels isn't everything. Since the XTi has the same sensor size as the XSi (APS-C size: 22.2 x 14.8mm), a higher number of megapixels would mean more pixels packed into same sensor area.
Keep in mind that as a general rule, the higher number of megapixels that are packed into a given sensor area, the worse the more "noise" (or graniness) in low light conditions. (I want to be fair, however, and say that I have not noticed perceptible differences in image quality between the two cameras, even in moderately lit or low light conditions.)
- HD Video The T1i frame rate is 20 frames per second (fps) compared to even the low-end camcorders, most of which are capable of 30 fps in Full HD. The XSi has no video mode.
- ISO: 3200 vs. 1600 Like they say, there's no free lunch. A higher ISO *will* result in more noise in a captured image. As a rule of thumb, set your ISO to the lowest practicable ISO setting. The lower upper range for the XSi isn't, in my opinion, a big restriction.
- LCD Resolution: 920,000 vs 230,000 dots There is absolutely no refuting that the LCD on the T1i *is* better than the one on the XSi. The images displayed on the T1i is unquestionably sharper than the images on the XSi.
Based on the above factors, you will have to be the one who ultimately decides what works better for you.
There are, of course, other considerations, the most glaringly obviously of which is - you guessed it - the price. The price of the XSi is has dropped like a rock since I purchased it a couple of months back. If you're on a tight budget, the XSi is definitely the way to go.
--- The image quality from the XSi is simply phenomenal. It is very affordably priced (it has gotten much cheaper than what it sold for originally when it debuted in 2008). If you're on a budget, the XSi is, in my opinion, the best DSLR camera to get.
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Great DSLR for the money
I have had this for almost a year now and it is quite a bit of fun. i have added another zoom lens and a flash to my kit and will likely add a wide angle lens next. After that, the next step is upgrading the body. this is a very good camera for learning how to take pictures in the digital realm. I highly recommend taking a class or two on how to use the features of the camera as there are many, even on this entry level camera. I also recommend buying a flash as the flash on the camera is really not very powerful and can cause a lot of harsh shadows. Final note. Look long and hard at various software editing suites for the images you capture as they can really help create the mood and enhance the scene you want to impart in the image. Lastly, I say sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Photography Addiction!!!!
Since I was a child I always had a camera and loved taking pictures. My first camera was a Kodak 35mm rectangle job. You know the one with the square one time use flash on top? I then had Vivitars and Ritchshot In May of 2000 I bought the Canon Rebel EOS for trips to China and Australia. I never fully got proper use of the camera because film does not show the errors of your settings. I then went on to buy several Nikon Cool Pix and a Canon Powershot S2. In December of 2009 my wife and I bought each other as a gift to ourselves this camera. Words do not describe the feeling of "arriving" as an artisitc photographer. Ous lives will never be the same.
I must say I am biast against Nikon SLR's because my friends have them, and with the graduation to lenses and accessories I will be Canon 4 life.
The functions of this camera are amazing. Eveything I struggled with for years in film, and inept point and shoot and powershot cameras came to an abrupt end by purchasing this one. The functions people struggle with, tones, lighting, sharpness are answered in a matter of a few test shots going through normal photography education (a quick reference guide in the owners manaual gives a brief overview that you can learn what you need to know). The book was a guide that in the 1st week and several hundred shots later were answered by photographs that made friends and family think they were fake or not done by this camera. I will be posting photos here on 3/19/10 of what I am trying to convey. The use of the picture style defines the photos that you take. Monochrome, Sepia, landscape with the right filters brings out the inner photographer you never knew you had. You will never, ever go back to the automatic settings after two weeks of using P, TV, AV, M, and A-Dep setting. The 12.1 Megapixles is great for framing the highest quality photos in 11x14 frames. I do not belive in the near future our walls we be able to hold our photos, we will have to keep switching them out.
The only warning I have for buyers of this camera, or any SLR is that these are the cameras that take you to a new comfortable level and that comes with a price!!! you start off with the 18-55mm lense. That is not good enough. You must then get filters to bring out the landscapes and protraits you are taking. Then you move on to buying the 70-200mm or 70-300mm lenses, because you need the advance lenses to take action photos, or landscape photos. Then you need a wide angle lense, because taking pictures in the mountains or indoors, or of landscapes you get tired of backing up and not getting what you want in the shot. Then comes the hood for the wide angle, and the UV filter, and it goes on and on. Think of the camera as a foundation to advanced photography, however the lenses, the flash, and the filters, which will run you $700-$2000 it is what defines the pictures themselves. This camera is an awesome tool to capture your view of the world, the events in your life, and convey them in a professional manner. The price is fair and it will be a camera for years and years of professional photography.
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Great Camera for the money.
The kit lens is a little bit slow, and while it produces decent pictures, the canon ef 50mm f/1.8 lens that I bought blows it away. If I had to do it all over again, I would've bought just the body and a couple 24mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8. If you don't have a lot of extra money to spend on lenses though, the kit lens will produce good quality pictures. You may need a faster lens to shoot in low light. Overall, this is a great starter setup for someone looking to upgrade to a dslr package.
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Editorial Review :
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
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Fantastic world of Digital Photography!
I have always been a follower of Nikon cameras. I made my first purchase of a Nikon FE in 1978 as a teenager. I then moved up to the Nikon F-3 Hp. After spending a few years evolving into the digital world by using cheaper digital point and shoot cameras and being afraid to spend a larger amount on a "real" Digital SLR I finally took the plunge. After reading reviews and doing other research I chose the Nikon D-90 with the 18-105mm VR Nikkor Lens. I was not disapointed! We have made leaps and bounds in the world of photography! It is everything I dreamed about in years past. The camera is easy to use and I continue to learn more each time I use it. Just expect to take great pictures right off the bat and continue in your creativity. The camera will not be what limits you in your artistic photography! Way to go Nikon!!
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Great Camera not Camcorder
I have owned this camera for 4 months now and am very happy with it so far. I am a first time DSLR owner and decided to buy this camera based on the customer review and consumer reports top rating. I haven't talked to anyone that says this is not a great camera. There is a lot to learn about this camera for first time SLR owners but after reading a few books on the features and options it's pretty easy to get the hang of. The LCD is nice and big on the back for image review, camera has a very nice feel to it in your had. Isn't very heavy until you put on a big lens (the lens it comes with is great.) However don't buy this camera because you think the HD video will be great to have. There is no auto focus and if you are shooting anything that is moving you will be disappointed. I have found that the only way to get good video with this camera is with the use of a tripod and to shoot relatively stationary subjects. Also I would recommend getting the 50mm 1.8d lens for shooting indoor portrait photography. Cheap lens (around $100) that produces great for indoor low light situations. I haven't found any downfall to buying this camera so far and don't expect to in the future. Photography is just a hobby however and wouldn't consider myself anywhere near an experienced photographer.
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greater starter DSLR
Bought with the kit lens as an early Christmas gift to myself - and started taking some great pictures right away just on the automatic mode. Have been learning the M/A/P modes now, with pretty nice results. Wanting better low light performance to capture moving toddlers preferably without flash, I was trying to decide between the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras and the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (not the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with noiser motor), and to justify the extra hundreds to go from f/1.8 to f/1.4. Instead, because the 50 mm is really 75 mm given the 1.5 Dx crop factor, which is way too telephoto for indoor shots in my house, I got the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras and have been very happy because it acts like a 50 mm prime and is an unbeatable combination of speed and price at f/1.8 and about two hundred dollars. I still think the kit lens is useful for the range, especially for outdoor shots when low light is not a problem. Back to the camera itself, it is like all DSLRs bulky and mildly obtrusive at events as compared to a compact or subcompact that fits in a shirt pocket, but that is the price for better pictures. A 16GB card will hold tons of RAW and up to 4300 jpgs. Video sucks because of the lack of auto focus, so it's okay for very short clips with little motion, not longer or larger scenes. Still, I think it's worth the price to have video for those moments when just a few seconds of video will capture the essence of what is happening, which would have otherwise been missed trying to switch to a camcorder (not that I would carry both at the same time). My only regret would be not willing to splurge for a full frame camera - yet.
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My first Nikon, and what a beauty!
I have owned Minolta cameras most of my life, transitioning to Sony when the bought the brand. The switch to Nikon was not made lightly, but the overwhelming number of lenses available along with the reputation won me over.
I have to say it is a terrific product. Built very well, works flawlessly. I now have more camera than I can handle - well, I guess that is to say a camera I look forward to growing into.
I have no technical info for you - no doubt there is plenty of that information available.
This is a wonderful purchase and one that will provide years of enjoyment.
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I love this camera
I've been a Canon owner for years and this is my first Nikon. The D90's look and feel is super. The kit lens is a very versatile lens producing good photos. I purchased the Nikkor 70-300mm with the camera to give me a wide margin of focal lengths for closeup and nature shots. I like them all. I think I'll even use the HD video feature which I've never done before. Very high quality.
10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches
Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting
3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Editorial Review :
10.2-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CCD image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (vibration reduction) lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * 3X optical zoom (approximate) * 3" color LCD screen with brightness adjustment * optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon EXPEED image processor for responsive shooting and high-accuracy photos * 11-point autofocus system for rapid, precise autofocusing * 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate automatic exposure control, plus center-weighted and spot metering modes * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * intelligent pop-up flash and flash exposure compensation * Guide mode makes selecting camera settings easy for beginning SLR photographers * in-camera image editing functions, including: D-Lighting, red-eye correction, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, filter effects, NEF (RAW) processing, miniture effect, color outline, and stop motion movie *
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Flippin' Sweet Camera!
This camera has been my wife's favorite camera ever. The capabilities that it has along with how easy it is to use and navigate through is unbelievable. If photography is your hobby you got to give this camera a try.
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Poor Customer service
I love the camera. However, the lens can broken. When I contacted the seller, I was told that I needed to return the entire camare instead of just the lens. I didn't have time due to trip so I purchased a new lens locally and not it works just fine.
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Amazing
I really liked my camera. I ain't an expert but I just loved! I can take really nice pictures with amazing quality. Really impressed! That's all.
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Extremely capable, Great 1st DSLR
This is just what I wanted. It's not complicated, but very capable. Still far beyond my current capabilities, but between the camera and the Dummies book by Julie Adair King, I am taking noticeably better photos already. I am going to get a lot of use out of this camera, and the more I learn, the more impressed I am with it. Not having video is not a negative for me. It's a great camera for still images and that's what I want it to do. I bought a $150 HD flip camera for video. If you are deciding between brands, the others are probably really good too. But I am thoroughly happy with what I chose, and I did not spend way too much. If you are coming from a point and shoot like I was, this is a great choice.
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Had it a little over a month, and I love my camera.
I've been debating between getting the Nikon d3000 and Canon XS. I never thought I would own anything other than a Canon because I was a long time Canon user. I wasn't really sure which way I would lean until I grabbed a hold of both of them in my hands at a store. I liked the way the Nikon felt in my hands. Canon just felt cheap. I've also considered Nikon d5000, but I wasn't ready to commit myself to paying that price tag for a few extras features for a beginner. For someone that is just delving into dslr and photography, I love it. I want to take photography classes so I can learn even more and improve my skills.
I get frustrated with the camera sometimes, but it's only because of my inability to understand what each function does and how to use it. I have more learning to do, which requires more patience. Now, I find myself going on random trips around Southern California just so I can take pictures and just use my camera. I take it everywhere. I know I would own this for years, but when that time comes it would be another Nikon (and it's not just because I have Nikon lenses). I love their quality. I've converted.
My only peeve, although minor, is that it doesn't have live view. I knew this going in. I thought it wouldn't be a problem because I do prefer the eye view finder, but I do take pictures with the point of view from the ground. Without live view, I really don't know what I'm taking a picture of, and I choose not to lay on the ground to find that out. I guess it will be trial and error for me and a surprise when I look at the pictures or suck it up and get down onto the ground.
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Editorial Review :
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
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perfect camera
For a beginner like me, this camera did help me alots in creating perfect pictures. The auto focus with the bundle lens is fast and accurate. No complaining
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No brainer, same internals as a more expensive camera with more functions and lighter weight!
This is a fantastic camera as a primary or a backup. It takes great pictures with speed and consistency. It looks good and works good. What more can you ask for. I have blown up images from my d90 and nikon 18-200 lense combo to over 3 feet wide for some canvas wraps and they look fantastic. It is a great buy. I saw a lot of people bad mouthing the video but I think it works great. My only issue is that it limits yo to 5 minutes at a time. I have used several lenses in manual mode and it works great! if you can use manual focus at all you can use the video.
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Wedding/Portrait Photographer
I would highly recomend this product for the advanced photographer. Great Little Camera with lots of features.
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Must have gotten a bad one
I have been shooting with the Nikon D40 for about three years, and now that it is time to upgrade chose the D90, largely based on all the great reviews. I must have gotten a bad sample, however, since the picture quality was not as clear or sharply focused as what I was getting already. The problem wasn't the lens, since I compared both cameras using a new 16-85 Nikon lens, which by-the-way, is a really nice lens. Have to say though that the color fidelity was excellent and the images could be made to be very nice with image processing. But I expected more from a camera costing this much and ended up returning it.
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LB New England, US
I have just purchased this NIkon D90 with 18-105 mm lens. I had an SLR many years ago and loved it. I decided to buy this one after much research and being unhappy with the digital point and shoot camera I now own. I have not had an opportunity to go out and really put it to the test, but the photos I have taken from my kitchen window are phenomenal, so I know it will not disappoint. A little heavy,but worth it for the quality of the pics! Have not yet tried the video.
Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization
D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Editorial Review :
A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon's EXPEED image processing further enhances performance, contributing to split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4 frames-per-second to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly.
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Perfect for new dSLR owners
This is my first digital SLR camera so I don't have many other points of reference. However, coming form a point and shoot world, the Nikon D5000 has proven itself to be an excellent entry point for me.
Used to being able to slide a camera into my pocket, I was concerned about the size of the camera. However, the Nikon D5000 is very light compared to some of my friends' SLRs, and this makes the camera very portable. My first trip out was to the zoo, and I quick adjusted to the form factor and found it very easy to carry and use. My only complaint in this department is the strap that comes with the camera. The standard Nikon strap was uncomfortable for me, and a bit cumbersome but that is certainly a matter of personal opinion so your mileage may vary.
The Auto, and Scene settings will be familiar to anyone who has used a digital camera in recent years and result in great shots with very little effort. The real power of course is in manual mode, and even my experiments there have yielded some really nice results.
All the various features can be a bit overwhelming. The manuals are just "ok" I'm afraid, so you woudl be well served to grab a book or one of Nikon's Camera School videos to help you along. In fact the Nikon website has all the basic "getting to know your camera" videos for the D500 for free.
If you are hoping to use some of your old Nikon lenses with this camera, be aware that there is no focus motor in the body. The D5000 makes use of motorized autofocus lenses, so keep that in mind.
All in all, a fantastic entry-level camera, with great features at a great price.
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The Camera that's with you is the best one for you!
I've been into serious photography since the early 1970s when photography was about film speed, shutter speed, and f-stop. I've owned three Nikon prosumer and professional-grade film cameras and three Nikon digital cameras and their associated lenses. This includes almost complete sets of AIS and AF-D primes and a smattering of professional zooms (I've never been short of equipment). However, I noticed that my D200 and professional zooms tended to sit on the shelf because they were too heavy to comfortably take on photo expeditions. There was also the issue of complexity in the D200. Of late, what I always seemed to have with me were the lighter and simpler to use D60 and the Nikon AF-S 16-85mm VR zoom. After losing the D60 to an accident, I replaced it with the D5000. I love it! It's with me every day as I take walks in the woods. (Contrary to what you might read, I have also successfully used the D5000 with AIS manual focus lenses and a hand-held light meter with excellent results.) As features, I especially like the D5000's swivel monitor and the ability to see and change setting on the monitor rather than delve into layers of menus. Using the D5000, I recently did a comparison between the venerable AIS 20mm prime lens and the AF-S 16-85mm VR zoom at 20mm. It was a revelation! The 16-85mm zoom beat the AIS prime hands down for clarify, sharpness, and chromatic aberration. In short, when simplicity and easy of use matter, the D5000 + 16-85mm VR zoom is an impressive kit.
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Used to be a 35mm SLR buff and tired of "point and shoot" cameras
I used to be a semi-pro 35mm photographer and loved choosing aperture (for selecting depth of field) or shutter speed (for stop action or capturing motion), but when the digital cameras came out, I put away the 35mm and started purchasing point-and-shoot digital cameras. They were great under existing light conditions, but other than that, they sucked. Didn't have good flash capability, and settings were chosen for you. Sometimes photos came out blurry, too dark, too light, or just plain ol' crappy.
Finally, a DSLR came out with a reasonable price tag (under $700) and it was a name I trusted..... NIKON. I was going to purchase the D-3000, but finally put up the extra hundred bucks or so, and purchased the upgrade D5000. Man is it a nice camera.
Negatives first: The camera seems to be made of plastic and I'm afraid after a while, it will become damaged. The lens' flanges are plastic and I am extremely careful when removing or putting on lenses. If you drop it, I think you can kiss it good-bye. WEAR THE STRAP AT ALL TIMES.
Positives: READ, READ, READ the manual over and over again. I've had this camera since early December 2009 (its now November 11, 2010) and I started reading the manual before the camera was delivered. I still pick up the manual every now and then and read up on features that I don't use very often. Its a complex little unit, but that's half the fun. You can do so much with this camera. Set it for Aperture priority and adjust F-stops. Set it for shutter priority and adjust the speed. Set it on Program and point and shoot, or set it on Auto and pick a dozen pre-set settings for specific types of photos. It is fantastic.
I also like the tilt out view screen. Very handy. And reviewing images and deleting them is a snap.
It takes fantastic pictures with rich color and clear definition. I really like it.
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You will not find a better DSLR in this range!!!
Go ahead and get this over the D3000 and under the D90. This thing is easy to use if you don't know what you are doing and has all the options if you do. You can really take pro pictures as an amateur. I bought the 18-55mm kit and added the 35mm F/1.8 lens for $189. I use the 35mm for most everything around the house and the 18-55mm will get it done when out sightseeing. I bought the Patriot 8gb class 10 SD card and it is super fast with this camera at a very cheap price tag of $26.
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Best value Nikon DSLR
What a joy it has been using this Nikon D5000 for the past 9 months. I specialize in street and beach photography and was suffering from neck and shoulder pains after toting my old D2x around all day. My D5000 generally wears an 18-200VR making this a very light combo indeed. Although it is in no way a normal choice for a professional I can buy 5 of these before I get into D3 territory pricewise. It doesn't have the weather sealing that the pro models have, but where I live it doesn't rain!. The shutter is consumer grade but has now clicked 81,000 times and shows no signs of giving up. I ratchet up the color tone to vivid and shoot mainly JPEG's in Normal file size. I do some occasional studio work, both nude and portraiture and I would defy anyone to tell the difference between my D2x results and those of my D5000, all shot in NEF and put through Nikon Capture. With the 17-55mm attached it does feel out of balance with such a weighty lens, but again I have tended to use this combo only in the studio. Battery life has been extraordinary and I have often passed the 700 exposure mark before putting in a freshly charged one. The somewhat flimsy build quality - compared with metal cased pro bodies - is a problem that is easily overcome. For just [...] bucks Camera Armor make a tough silicone skin for the D5000 and it works a treat for me. if you are on a budget, or just downright mean, like me, this camera offers great picture quality and ease of use. A steal at the price.
Question : digital slr?
I'm somewhat of a newbie to cameras, but not as much as some. I have several point and shoot cameras, no digital slr's.what brand,make or model do you suggest to purchase,and why? I'm looking in the maximum of $700 before tax range.I was somewhat interested in the nikon d40x and the canon rebel xti (or something like that).What are your thoughts?
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Let me help you sort out the monotony that comes with buying a DSLR.Someone suggested the Sony Alpha or the Pentax K100D, citing the in-camera shake reduction. This would be a plus, but is really only a selling point. In truth, this shake reduction only provides around 2 stops difference. Also, on the Pentax K100D, this sucks away the battery life on a camera that runs on AA batteries. Yes, this is the only DSLR that runs on AA's, and hopefully will remain so. You see, the battery life is severely cut, giving you only around 400 pictures before they give out. My thing with the Sony Alpha are its less than good image quality at higher ISO's, and its tendency to over saturate.The Nikon D40x is an excellent camera for the money, and the best bang for your buck in its class; a title once held by Canon and the Digital Rebel series. The Nikon D40x has great image quality, excellent build and layout, and a supurb selection of lenses. Granted, non AF-S lenses will not auto focus. The reason being, Nikon took out the in camera motor. This seems like a major flaw, but when you think about it, it really was not. The Nikon D40 and D40x are designed for people who are moving up from point and shoots, who do not have any previous Nikkors, and who do not plan to buy any besides the 18-55mm kit or the 55-200mm extended kit. This is also why these cameras cannot be found with out the kit 18-55mm. This does not mean you cannot use the older screw driven Nikkors. You can still get that great quality, only you'll have to manual focus the lens. This sucks, I know, but it's easy to get use to. Besides, photographers have been manual focusing their lenses for well over a hundred years, and they continue to do this today; look at the $1000 Canon 65mm 1x-5 macro: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=155&modelid=7325 Yes, it's a manual focus, and a great lens, both optically and its all uses. Just look at it...!The Nikon D40x, like all Nikon cameras is very well built. This goes from the $550 D40 to the $5,000 D3. This has held true all the way back in the days of film. Canon on the other hand always feels "Cheap", that is plasticy and fragile. I don't care what anyone says, but the Digital Rebel series, the Rebel, the XT and the XTi all feel terrible. The 40D is much better, but still feels like a Canon-light and cheap. It really only really goes away with the supurb EOS 5D and the Mark series.One other thing that bring down Canon are its lenses. Unlike Nikon, whose lenses are stunning, Canon suffers from some optical flaws. Now, I love the way Canon USM lenses look and feel, but this is about it. Really, the optical quality does not get good until you lay out around $500. But the L series is where the optical quality become flawless. Overall, I would suggest the Nikon D40x. For so cheap and such great quality, why would you want to miss it? For Canon, you'll have to spend a lot more money to get the same quality. If you go with Canon, at least get the 40D and a good lens. Otherwise, you'll be disapointed.From what you've read, I might sound one sided with Nikon. Let me just say, this is how I feel, and from my own experiences with both Canon, Nikon, and Sony, Pentax, Mamiya, and others. If I use a Nikon, I know I get quality. If I use a Canon 5D and an L lens, I know I get quality as well. I would be crazy to say Canon is a bad company, as I would to say Nikon is. In truth, both make excellent products.Hope this helps.
Question : What Digital SLR camera should I buy to get started with photography?
Hi, I'm 15 years old and have recently been saving up a lot of money. I have been looking in to buying a Digital SLR camera and taking a course in photography. I was just wondering what camera you would recommend I should buy with my £500 budget bearing in mind I need to purchase lenses and extra storage devices...
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Depending on whether you feel comfortable chasing down used equipment or not, it is possible to get a pretty comprehensive selection of kit.Used prices for a Canon 30D are around £250-300, which is a decent bargain for what you get. It's not going to take your hand and lead your through how to take photographs like the most modern entry level SLRs, but it's purposeful, fast, and dependable. This camera is quite well suited with the Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens for most normal purposes, this should bring your cost up to around £400. The next thing to get is probably the Canon 50mm f1.8 'Nifty Fifty', and a reasonably strong tripod.I would imagine that 4GB of storage is enough, but you do need a fast card, probably 30 MB/s or faster would be needed. I would also go for 2x 2GB, formatted in the FAT16 file system to squeeze some more speed out of it, and also allows you some flexibility if one fails or gets confiscated for some reason.
Question : What digital slr camera should I buy for magazine photography? I am not a professional photographer?
My partner and I have set up a local community magazine, we have been using a point and shoot digital camera, but feel that we now need to upgrade to a slr. We have no professional training in photography, so have limited knowlege on the subject. I have searched the internet for different reviews, but just seem to drown in information. Please can someone offer advice, please!!!!!
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any entry point DSLR will be good enough. Something like the Nikon D40 or the Canon Digital Rebel XT/350D is perfect for a starter like you. They're pretty affordable (compared to other DSLRs that is) and it works just like any other DSLR so if you upgrade your camera to another DSLR in the future you won't find yourself in a hard time adapting yourself to a new camera.The hardest thing to pick is not the camera - it's the lens - some lenses are specialized and there's one made for specific task, and it won't work well if you use it for another task. But at this point - if all you do is taking picture of people, I think the kit lens that comes with the two camera I mentioned above is good enough. Finally I highly recommend a photography class for you - a DSLR is a pretty complex piece of equipment (well there's an auto mode but you won't be utilizing a DSLR's potential if you're using auto and at that point you'd better off with a point and shoot anyway) and you will appreciate what you have to learn in the photography class.Well, I hope this helps.
Question : What digital slr camera is best for amateur photographers?
I really want a digital slr camera, but I don't want to spend a fortune, I've been looking at used ones, and refurbished but they're all so expensive! I've been manly looking at getting a canon EOS rebel xs. Is that a decent camera? I currently have a canon regular digital camera and I love it.
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With DSLR's your buying into a system and Canon is far and away the most expensive, closely followed by Nikon.Pentax, Olympus and Sony have many more features. They may be more expensive initially, but a soon as you start adding lenses, flashguns etc. they work out much cheaper for the same or Higher quality. You finish with a much more useful system for less money.Things to look for are a bright viewfinder, good build quality, adjustments of everyday things such as EV value, focus point, metering mode etc. without having to go into a menu. These are basic to using your camera for anything other than 'point and shoot'.Pentax and Sony offer image stabilisation in camera, so every lens you fit is image stabilised without a price premium. Pentax in particular have a massive range of older high quality lenses available for very little, all will be image stabilised.A second hand Pentax DS, which is now 5 years old, would be available at a lower price than a Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel, and is much more of a camera than either of them, it has a genuine pentaprism in the viewfinder which means a brighter image, much better build quality, the same Sony sensor that was used on the Nikon D80. The only downside is the lack of image stabilisation. Like all Pentax DSLR's it can operate as a 'focus trap' which no other make of DSLR can do.Chris
Question : What is a good digital SLR camera to buy for an amateur photographer?
I want to upgrade to a digital camera and I was wondering what would be a good one to go with for an amateur photographer. I like the Cannon Rebel line of cameras but I was wondering what a more affordable option might be. What are your thoughts on the Pentax K100d. I learned on a Pentax K1000 and I read that most of the older lenses will fit the Pentax digital SLR cameras.
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I believe the K100D and K100D Super have been discontinued. Newer models are the K10D and K20D. Pentax is still using the venerable K-mount it introduced in 1975 so any older K-mount manual focus lens can be used with the newest DSLR cameras. There will be limited functionality (manual focus, stop-down metering) but they will enjoy the benefits of image stabilization since Pentax placed it in the camera body. If you have several K-mount lenses in good condition then buy the Pentax DSLR.Since Sony bought the DSLR line from Konica-Minolta in 2006, the Sony Alpha (A) series cameras use the Minolta A-mount introduced with the Minolta Maxxum AF 35mm film camera of 1985. So any Maxxum AF lens will be right at home on the Sony A200 or A350 or A700. Sony also incorporates image stabilization in the camera body.
Question : What is a good Digital SLR Camera for someone just moving into SLR cameras and in the cheaper area?
I have been interested in photography for many years and have finally got to the point where I feel a regular digital camera is holding me back from getting good shots. I am hoping to buy a Digital SLR Camera soon, but I do not know much about them to make an informed decision on which one to buy. There are so many choices. What do you recommend? Hopefully something less than $1000 please.
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Do you want one with video,If yes, I would recommend Canon Rebel T1i.It is a good camera under $1000 that take good picture quality and also take HD videohttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&c reative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQSbut if video is not a factor I would suggest Canon Digital Rebel XSi which cost your around $600 and save your money for another good lenshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YA85A?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&cr eative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012YA85A
Question : What digital SLR camera would you recommend for a beginner?
I am 15 and have never photographed professionally before (apart form my 2.0 mega pixel phone camera) but I really want to startI would like a Digital SLR camera but my budget is only £140 - I wouldn't mind getting it second hand but you never know on the internet whether sources are trustworthy. Ideally the camera should be small and lightweight (and not too breakable!!) It doesn't even need to be SLR but I would like it to be good qualityWhat would you recommend?
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If you are just starting out and want to learn about photographic techniques there's no real benefit in jumping into DSLRs straight away...........unless someone offers you a real bargain.I would suggest you get some experience with a compact camera that has manual controls - aperture priority, shutter priority and fully manual. This will help you understand the importance of aperture, shutter speed etc. but you'll also be able to experiment with white balance ISO sensitivity and other variables.There aren't too many compacts that have fully manual controls but a delve into a variety of camera websites such as Steve's Digicams, DP Review and Cameralabs should provide you with some likely candidates.With your budget you might struggle to get the latest and greatest models but shop around. I picked up a Canon Powershot SX120 IS for just a little bit more than your budget which is a pretty new camera and has full manual options plus a 10x zoom and image stabilisation. I use it as a "take anywhere" camera and as a backup for my Nikon DSLR.
Question : Do you know of a digital slr camera that can attach old lens from non digital slr camera?
I know generally the camera has to be of the same brand; ie. Canon lens for a Canon camera. I was just wondering does anybody know of a digital slr camera that can do this. If not, maybe you can tell me which camera you have and if it is good or not.Thanks alot.
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All Pentax DSLRs can use any pentax lens EVER made.Also the IS thing the guy below mentioned. However, keep in mind that old Pentax lenses were made for 35mm SLRs, the equivalent to full frame cameras today. Pentax doesn't have full frame cameras yet, so images'll be cropped.
Question : What Digital SLR camera do you recommend that is around the £300 mark?
That's around $500 (US Dollars)I've had a Ricoh GX200 over the past year, which I absolutely love. I've got used to all the Manual features on that, so think I'm ready to step up to a DIGITAL SLR.
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Hey,Digital SLRs for around 500$ or less, that I recommend, are:- Canon EOS XTi/400D- Canon EOS XS/1000D- Canon EOS XSi/450D- Nikon D40/D40x- Nikon D60- Nikon D3000- Pentax K-xI have an article on my blog called 'Which DSLR to buy', what's important, what's not, megapixels, brand, features, models etc. Here is the link - http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-dslr-should-i-buy.html
Question : What is a good Digital SLR camera to start photography ?
I've recently just taken an interest in photography and want to pursue it as a hobby. I'm wondering what's a good starting Digital SLR camera? I know a friend whose into photography but his camera is like 1200$, and that's without adding all his lenses and accessories...
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For Christmas 2007 my husband gave me the Nikon D40, and I really love it. I think he was even able to get a "kit" that included the camera body, basic lens and an additional lens (and even a camera case). I think he spent around $500 to $600 for everything, including the insurance plan from Ritz Camera. If you shop for the D40 on eBay, you could probably find a new one or one in very good condition for maybe $200 to $300.The other one I would suggest is the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. It is a great camera for a beginner and very comparable to the D40. I've shot some photos with a friend's XTi, and the one difference I noticed between it and my camera is that on the "auto" setting the shutter seems to reset itself just a fraction of a second faster for the next shot.Just a quick search on eBay returned the following:Nikon D40: new from $390 and used from $199Canon Digital Rebel XTi: new from $399 and used from $349Hope this helps - and have fun with your new camera once you get it!
