Digital SLR Cameras Forum

Digital SLRs Forum Discuss digital SLRs, lenses, RAW conversion, or anything else related to digital SLRs. You may also want to see the Nikon, Canon, and Sony camera forums.
Digital Camera Pro Reviews >>
Read and Write Digital SLR Reviews >>
Digital SLR Buyer's Guide >>
Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    1

    Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    I would appriciate a bit of advice on some cameras that I should be looking at. These are my specifics: A camera for use in taking a lot of scenery and wildlife shots. Something that won't snap if I drop it. A camera that is at least small enough that in a bag with lenses & tripod it doesn't require wheels. :wink5: Value is a concern for me, I don't want to spend more then 1000 - 1400 on the body alone. And lastly something that takes excellent overexposure pictures (if possible) because I love night shots.

    Any advice would be appriciated! Thank you,

    Fitch

  2. #2
    Senior Member Anbesol's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Kansas
    Posts
    3,430

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    the 20D/30D should suit your needs well...

  3. #3
    has-been... another view's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Rockford, IL
    Posts
    7,649

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    Quote Originally Posted by Fitchmatt
    Something that won't snap if I drop it.
    Even heavily-built "pro" grade bodies can end up with serious damage if dropped...

  4. #4
    Jedi Master masdog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Somewhere north of US 10 and east of Wausau, WI, USA
    Posts
    1,282

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    Hi Fitch. What is your overall budget? That will determine what you should spend on a body, since you will have difficulty finding a system that has a sturdy body for under $1000.
    Sean Massey
    Massey Photography

    Canon 20D
    Canon Digital Rebel XT (backup)
    Canon 70-200 f/2.8L
    Canon 50mm f/1.4
    Sigma 28-105 f/2.8-4.0
    Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer

    Blog:
    IT 4 Photography


  5. #5
    Member photofun's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    fort lauderdale, florida
    Posts
    55

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    Quote Originally Posted by Fitchmatt
    I would appriciate a bit of advice on some cameras that I should be looking at. These are my specifics: A camera for use in taking a lot of scenery and wildlife shots. Something that won't snap if I drop it. A camera that is at least small enough that in a bag with lenses & tripod it doesn't require wheels. :wink5: Value is a concern for me, I don't want to spend more then 1000 - 1400 on the body alone. And lastly something that takes excellent overexposure pictures (if possible) because I love night shots.

    Any advice would be appriciated! Thank you,

    Fitch
    Nikon D-70 a nice choice as well. I've taking mine snowboarding, (Luckily I have not fallen during this excursion.) hiking, in 80 degree and below zero weather. Good overall performance and quality.

  6. #6
    Check out our D300 Pro Review! deckcadet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Gainesville, Florida, USA
    Posts
    1,189

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    I have to second the d70. I've dropped mine, abused mine, and more...with the exception of breaking the locking catch onthe popup flash (which works fine) it has performed admirably. I've even taken it outside during hurricanes with no ill effects. Go figure.
    Harrison
    Nikon Forum / Digital SLR Forum Moderator | moderator bio
    Check out our new Nikon D300 Pro Review D3 review coming soon...
    Nikon Samurai #9 | NPS Member
    10 Lenses • 5 Bodies • 3 Macs • 1 Sore Back

  7. #7
    Poster Formerly Known as Michael Fanelli mwfanelli's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Perryville, MD
    Posts
    727

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    Quote Originally Posted by Fitchmatt
    I would appriciate a bit of advice on some cameras that I should be looking at. These are my specifics: A camera for use in taking a lot of scenery and wildlife shots. Something that won't snap if I drop it. A camera that is at least small enough that in a bag with lenses & tripod it doesn't require wheels. :wink5: Value is a concern for me, I don't want to spend more then 1000 - 1400 on the body alone. And lastly something that takes excellent overexposure pictures (if possible) because I love night shots.

    Any advice would be appriciated! Thank you,

    Fitch
    Wildlife requires large lenses, 300mm at an absolute minimum. A 400mm lens is even better. I'd recommend a Canon Rebel or Nikon D50 with the rest of your money invested in top quality (i.e., expensive) lenses.
    "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." --Mark Twain

  8. #8
    Check out our D300 Pro Review! deckcadet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Gainesville, Florida, USA
    Posts
    1,189

    Re: Advice on choosing a SLR (Specifics Included)

    Ditto what Michael Fenelli said above...a light body will serve you well if you have good glass. You won't get around size of lenses if you need good quality.
    IMHO the D50 feels better than the Rebels.
    Harrison
    Nikon Forum / Digital SLR Forum Moderator | moderator bio
    Check out our new Nikon D300 Pro Review D3 review coming soon...
    Nikon Samurai #9 | NPS Member
    10 Lenses • 5 Bodies • 3 Macs • 1 Sore Back

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •