Camera Questions

Leelover · 12-29-2006, 12:54 AM

I would like to get my wife a new camera for her birthday. Need some advice.
She has gone through a multi level photography class put on by a local photo shop. She really enjoys taking pics and is pretty good for a novice.
The camera she used for her classes was a Canon EOS Rebel SLR.
She is using a Kodak EasyShare Z740 now and it is time to move to a more flexible system.
I would like to get her a decent quality all around digital SLR. We have several lenses and filters that were used on the Canon, as I understand it they will work on a dig SLR, right?
Any advice about which cameras are the best price/performance, and ease of use, and what accessories are important would be greatly appreciated!

CBRVFR · 12-29-2006, 01:02 AM

I've found this site to be helpful when getting the basic lay of the land in terms of functions and comparisons.

Steve's Digicams - Main Menu

Beyond that, I can say that one of my oldest friends is a pro photographer and uses Canons. He gave me an older 10D to screw around with (backup to a backup to a backup for him) and it's a fantastic piece of technology. The newer ones are far more powerful.

NH and others can give you a more informed hands on review.

SomeStrangeGuy · 12-29-2006, 01:18 AM

Well you're already talking Canon, so my work here is done, I'll let NH take care of the rest

Though I tool prefer Steve's review's, there is this site as well that is decent: Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ

nhfirefighter13 · 12-29-2006, 08:56 AM

Looks like I'm going to have to add to my posting in The Oracle section.

Go with a Canon. If you already have some lenses and gear to go with Canon it certainly makes more sense financially to stick with them.
Canon DSLR's are going to run you anywhere from roughly $600 to $8000. I suggest you start somewhere down near the lower end for hobbyist type shooting.

ND4SPD · 12-29-2006, 09:07 AM

Newegg.com - Canon Rebel XTI Black 10.1 MP Digital Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - Retail

nhfirefighter13 · 12-29-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Cons: - No movie mode.

Oh look! A crackhead!

SheepOfBlue · 12-29-2006, 09:53 AM

I got a first gen Rebel and suck. If you want to see what untalented can do with one check my FBo gallery as most are from it (except the ones from Grattan). It has been a good camera.

Leelover · 12-29-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Looks like I'm going to have to add to my posting in The Oracle section.

Go with a Canon. If you already have some lenses and gear to go with Canon it certainly makes more sense financially to stick with them.
Canon DSLR's are going to run you anywhere from roughly $600 to $8000. I suggest you start somewhere down near the lower end for hobbyist type shooting.

Duh, I didn't even search first

! Nice post there! Still over my head though!
What do you recommend for a simple, portable tripod or stick or whatever would work best?
Thanks to all for the info!

Leelover · 12-30-2006, 10:30 PM

We looked at several Canon SLR's today. She seems to like the Rebel EOS XTI. We found it at Comp USA for $650 with out memory card. This is around what I was planning to spend.
I don't mind spending more if it gets her something she can utilize. Is there a model with more features that would benefit her as a relative newcomer?
I'm open to looking at used cameras, if that is a relatively safe thing to buy used, and could net a higher level model.
What size mem card would you recommend? On the almost month long trip to New Hampshire in August she took almost 1000 pics.

NH, I read your thread in the Oracle forum again. I understood much more than I thought I would! Nice job of conveying your info

SheepOfBlue · 12-30-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

We looked at several Canon SLR's today. She seems to like the Rebel EOS XTI. We found it at Comp USA for $650 with out memory card. This is around what I was planning to spend.
I don't mind spending more if it gets her something she can utilize. Is there a model with more features that would benefit her as a relative newcomer?
I'm open to looking at used cameras, if that is a relatively safe thing to buy used, and could net a higher level model.
What size mem card would you recommend? On the almost month long trip to New Hampshire in August she took almost 1000 pics.

NH, I read your thread in the Oracle forum again. I understood much more than I thought I would! Nice job of conveying your info

2GB cards are fairly cheap or get a few 1GB cards

nhfirefighter13 · 12-31-2006, 08:56 AM

You might be able to find a used 20D for around the same price but I'm not sure it'd be much better for a beginner. The XTi should fit the bill quite nicely.

For memory cards, go to newegg.com or buy.com and pick up a few 1 or 2 gig cards. Unless you have a laptop or a portable hard drive with you, you're going to want a lot of memory with you. 6-8 gigs should be safe for that camera.

Leelover · 12-31-2006, 11:55 AM

Thank you!
I am on a mission!

12-29-2006, 12:54 AM	#1
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Camera Questions I would like to get my wife a new camera for her birthday. Need some advice. She has gone through a multi level photography class put on by a local photo shop. She really enjoys taking pics and is pretty good for a novice. The camera she used for her classes was a Canon EOS Rebel SLR. She is using a Kodak EasyShare Z740 now and it is time to move to a more flexible system. I would like to get her a decent quality all around digital SLR. We have several lenses and filters that were used on the Canon, as I understand it they will work on a dig SLR, right? Any advice about which cameras are the best price/performance, and ease of use, and what accessories are important would be greatly appreciated! __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

12-29-2006, 01:02 AM	#2
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,254	Re: Camera Questions I've found this site to be helpful when getting the basic lay of the land in terms of functions and comparisons. Steve's Digicams - Main Menu Beyond that, I can say that one of my oldest friends is a pro photographer and uses Canons. He gave me an older 10D to screw around with (backup to a backup to a backup for him) and it's a fantastic piece of technology. The newer ones are far more powerful. NH and others can give you a more informed hands on review. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-29-2006, 01:18 AM	#3
SomeStrangeGuy BMW Snob in Training Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 4,058	Re: Camera Questions Well you're already talking Canon, so my work here is done, I'll let NH take care of the rest Though I tool prefer Steve's review's, there is this site as well that is decent: Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ

12-29-2006, 08:56 AM	#4
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,161 Images: 58	Re: Camera Questions Looks like I'm going to have to add to my posting in The Oracle section. Go with a Canon. If you already have some lenses and gear to go with Canon it certainly makes more sense financially to stick with them. Canon DSLR's are going to run you anywhere from roughly $600 to $8000. I suggest you start somewhere down near the lower end for hobbyist type shooting. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

12-29-2006, 09:07 AM	#5
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,407 Images: 25	Re: Camera Questions Newegg.com - Canon Rebel XTI Black 10.1 MP Digital Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - Retail __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

12-29-2006, 09:53 AM	#7
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Re: Camera Questions I got a first gen Rebel and suck. If you want to see what untalented can do with one check my FBo gallery as most are from it (except the ones from Grattan). It has been a good camera.

12-30-2006, 10:30 PM	#9
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: Camera Questions We looked at several Canon SLR's today. She seems to like the Rebel EOS XTI. We found it at Comp USA for $650 with out memory card. This is around what I was planning to spend. I don't mind spending more if it gets her something she can utilize. Is there a model with more features that would benefit her as a relative newcomer? I'm open to looking at used cameras, if that is a relatively safe thing to buy used, and could net a higher level model. What size mem card would you recommend? On the almost month long trip to New Hampshire in August she took almost 1000 pics. NH, I read your thread in the Oracle forum again. I understood much more than I thought I would! Nice job of conveying your info __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

12-31-2006, 08:56 AM	#11
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,161 Images: 58	Re: Camera Questions You might be able to find a used 20D for around the same price but I'm not sure it'd be much better for a beginner. The XTi should fit the bill quite nicely. For memory cards, go to newegg.com or buy.com and pick up a few 1 or 2 gig cards. Unless you have a laptop or a portable hard drive with you, you're going to want a lot of memory with you. 6-8 gigs should be safe for that camera. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

12-31-2006, 11:55 AM	#12
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: Camera Questions Thank you! I am on a mission! __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

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