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Need help
Hello everyone, Ive really been wanting a nice camera but the only two problems are that I dont have experience to master it
nor time to learn how to take quality pics. People have recommended
to start with a D40 but also have heard that D70 is the way to go if
I want to spend that kinda money.
HELP...
Advise,
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First off, good luck with your search for information. Have you tried the search bar at the top of the page? You can find some info in random threads about those two cameras.
Some links that may help:
D40 thread
D70 thread
DPReview comparison of D40, D40x, D60, and D70
That last one I made for you so you can look at the other cameras in the price range and skill level you are looking at.
Some links that may help:
D40 thread
D70 thread
DPReview comparison of D40, D40x, D60, and D70
That last one I made for you so you can look at the other cameras in the price range and skill level you are looking at.
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Originally Posted by toHn,Oct 3 2008, 01:20 AM
Hello everyone, Ive really been wanting a nice camera but the only two problems are that I dont have experience to master it nor time to learn how to take quality pics.
I've had my DSLR about 2 years now. From my pictures, I'd say I should be spending 10x more time learning what to do, not 10x more money trying to do it. I get shamed by those who have put the effort in to their hobby/profession as compared to me. Their results show their committment and/or my lack of it.
Experience comes from time and training (personal, professional, formal, and just the ah-hah moments). If you don't have the time to spend, you'll end up with a fancy point and shoot with the kit lens. Then you'll ask us why you can't zoom in for your kids sports or a car at a race. The general population here will then point you to a lens that will cost you another $1500-$4000.
As I'm sure you've read in this forum, the camera is the tip of the iceberg. Be careful what you ask for.
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I'd highly recommend the D70s. Price has to be low enough now that it has been out forever. My big reason for poo-pooing the D40? You can't autofocus the older screw-drive AF lenses with it, only "AFS" lenses. And older AF lenses are a way to get awesome glass at low prices.
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Thnx for all the good feedback, the one that interest me now is the D60 but would if I better off with the D80?
I also like the Canon EOS 30D....
Sorry Im just a like curious
none of the less thnx for all the feedback
I will look into that one.. thnx
Heyitsgary I appreciate your advise, I will definately look into getting
more time for my new hobby so one day I took take pics that are half
as good as what some of the guys that are in the forum LOL...
Penforhire Thnx mang what do think of the D60 or D80 though?
toHn
I also like the Canon EOS 30D....
Sorry Im just a like curious
none of the less thnx for all the feedback
Originally Posted by berlina_S2K,Oct 3 2008, 06:57 AM
go with D90... 
Heyitsgary I appreciate your advise, I will definately look into getting
more time for my new hobby so one day I took take pics that are half
as good as what some of the guys that are in the forum LOL...
Penforhire Thnx mang what do think of the D60 or D80 though?
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Originally Posted by toHn,Oct 3 2008, 08:38 AM
I will look into that one.. thnx
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90.htm
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Originally Posted by Heyitsgary,Oct 3 2008, 11:45 AM
Maybe I'm reading into this too much, but it seems like you're just looking to spend some money on a super expensive doorstop or fancy looking bookends?
I've had my DSLR about 2 years now. From my pictures, I'd say I should be spending 10x more time learning what to do, not 10x more money trying to do it. I get shamed by those who have put the effort in to their hobby/profession as compared to me. Their results show their committment and/or my lack of it.
Experience comes from time and training (personal, professional, formal, and just the ah-hah moments). If you don't have the time to spend, you'll end up with a fancy point and shoot with the kit lens. Then you'll ask us why you can't zoom in for your kids sports or a car at a race. The general population here will then point you to a lens that will cost you another $1500-$4000.
As I'm sure you've read in this forum, the camera is the tip of the iceberg. Be careful what you ask for.
I've had my DSLR about 2 years now. From my pictures, I'd say I should be spending 10x more time learning what to do, not 10x more money trying to do it. I get shamed by those who have put the effort in to their hobby/profession as compared to me. Their results show their committment and/or my lack of it.
Experience comes from time and training (personal, professional, formal, and just the ah-hah moments). If you don't have the time to spend, you'll end up with a fancy point and shoot with the kit lens. Then you'll ask us why you can't zoom in for your kids sports or a car at a race. The general population here will then point you to a lens that will cost you another $1500-$4000.
As I'm sure you've read in this forum, the camera is the tip of the iceberg. Be careful what you ask for.
Well spoken!