Waltah

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hey folks, im trying to get away from point and shoot for thesimple fact that they pretty much suck. not only that but i want to learn how to take good pics.

my friend has a canon 30D with lense that he can sell me for $400. its in like new condition as it was a back up camera for him, he's a photographer. im going to get more details tonight but what is the general concesus on this model? seems like a good deal for me looking at prices on the web.

jupitersolo

Good price and good camera. Lens is probably the 18-55, which isn't a bad lens to start with.



And let me suggest http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...4133599&sr=8-1

Waltah

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thanks dude. im asking about the lens and stuff now

Waltah

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updates....

"I'm most likely sell it with a 28-135mm Canon with Image stabilization. "

so thats the lens that would come with it. what does that mean to me?

and the rest that i already somewhat understand

8.2 mega pixel
1.6x cmos sensor

ISO ranging from 100-1600

the body is metal, not plastic

this was an intro to the semi-pro series

jupitersolo

It's a decent lens to start with. Gives you range as a starter that you won't need another lens right away, until you figure out what you like taking pictures of.

The IS, helps with the shakes that some have when taking pictures.

If that is the offer body and lens for $400, good price.

Waltah

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so the lens would be good for taking portrait pics of my little one in and out of the house (short distance). and of course car pics outside?

jupitersolo

Yes, if you really get into it, it could be a money pit. You could want a wider lens for the car pictures and a better lens for taking pictures of the kid. But it will be better than a p&s, especially as the kid gets older.

Waltah

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thanks man, appreciate it. he said 400 bones for the body and lens. trying to get a bag out of him too. lol

Waltah

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okay, so no 30D for me. didnt realize it didnt do video. which i really would like to keep that ability.

looking at a refurbed d5000 for $520

jupitersolo

Don't expect video from Dslr to be like a p&s. If you want to video kid, I suggest getting a video camera.

Waltah

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most important is picture quality, 2nd is video. i currently have a samsung hz10w. so anything is an upgrade, lol

jupitersolo

Well the D5000 has a great image. I know many that own higher end Nikon's and are very surprised and pleased with the images of the D5000.

Waltah

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what i like about the canon is the size of the actual sensor. thatll be great for low light shooting with the appropriate lense. where the nikon would limited by its sensor size.

Waltah

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Ordered the d5000 after debates and reading reviews over the weekend. Very excited to learn everything, should be fun. I'm ordering the recommended book as well. Hopefully I can snag it at borders here and get reading.

EuRTSX

Congrats on the new pickup

Mizouse

the sensor on the nikon is actually a smidgen larger than canon.

Waltah

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yep, i misread and my buddy forwarded me the same info. hence the many reviews showing the d5k better in low light then the canon.

Mizouse

you know you are talking about a camera from 2006 vs a camera from 2009?

Waltah

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both cameras were released in 2009?

listen, theyre both great cameras. i chose the one i thought would fit me best for my needs. simple as that. camera people are like ford/chevy people. good lord.

MWalsh9152

which book are you referring to? Getting used to a DSLR can be slightly maddening at first. I put mine back in the box and put it away for almost two years on my first attempt. But reading a few of the books helped make it click the second time around

jupitersolo

book in post #2

Waltah

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reading it right now.

itching for my camera to get here.

MWalsh9152

I think I was on my third way through that book before things started to click for me. Suddenly everything started making sense