Thread: Which DSLR?

Originally Posted by Col.Coleman

I wanted a weatherproof frame so will go with the 40D. Also I will use your suggestion of the 24-105L as a first lense then build from there.
Some people I know will pick one up for me from Hong Kong, so there is a chance I might end up with a 50D anyway as they are generally way ahead of what we have in the technology and release stakes.

I want to do low light portrait stuff(sexy pics), but I also want to capture my sons soccer, moutainbike action, 4wd days as well as when I bush walk, shoot the landscapes, flora, fauna and anything interesting I come across.

Given the dollars involved a quality alround lense for starters and build from there.

CC

OK. Be aware the 40D is not weatherproof. You need the 1D for that. Having said that, I've used my 20D, 30D and 40D in wet conditions and none have suffered. Not a downpour, but drizzly mist, light rain and I've been careful. The L class lenses are weatherproof.

If you can afford a 40D without compromising on lens quality, get it.

OK. Weather resistant.

I can get a 40D TODAY for $1239 with 3 year warranty and invisible shield protection and a free camera bag. No lense.
24-105 EF f/4L IS USM $1399

I'll see how good Hong Kong can do

CC

Check out Digital SLR Cameras & Accessories | Canon Cameras | Nikon Cameras - Home too, I use them a lot. Recommended.

Even better. I looked at that mob before, but it was really confusing as I didn't know what I was looking at. I'm learning really fast now.

CC

just so people know nikon are releasing a D90 it will replace the 80 although the 80 is going to continue running for a while

the 90 how ever is the first of their cameras to take video footage.

also the sensor has been lifted from the D300 and dropped into this..
12.1 or what ever it is mpix

Originally Posted by dullbird

just so people know nikon are releasing a D90 it will replace the 80 although the 80 is going to continue running for a while

the 90 how ever is the first of their cameras to take video footage.

also the sensor has been lifted from the D300 and dropped into this..
12.1 or what ever it is mpix

already out... well a day or so ago.... check nikon site... can pre-order from a few sites, including DigitalRev Products

Highly recommend DigitalRev, good prices, stock all comes from Hong Kong though, so watch your GST! Home - DSLR, Digital and Film Cameras (incl. Pro Cameras), Lenses and Accessories - DigitalRev I have recently spent over $2k with him and two other mates have spent combined $5/6k so highly recommended him.

I found this article absolutely awesome for a newby like me looking at photography.
Canon EOS Beginners' FAQ

Read it all, I know it is long multiple pages, but boy did I learn a heap and quickly.

I have narrowed my lens choice down to 4
EFS 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM (my wide angle)
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM (for bushwalking)
EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM (everyday and portrait)
EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (telephoto and some sport)

Couple this with a 40D I should have the basis for a pretty good system for a while to come, and under 6k. Might get it under 5k out of HK.

Budget blew out a bit, but I'm the type to buy it all once as My money allocation will move elsewhere and the remaining items take a long time to come to fruition.

Could jag a 50D yet

CC

Bear in mind the 100-400 is a VERY big and heavy lens. And it's slow.

I would seriously consider the 70-200 f/4 L IS instead and add the 100-400 later.

I own both, and I wouldn't be without my 70-200, the 100-400 gets used very rarely.