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 ActionSatisfaction Esq.
       
Location: Newark, NJ
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Action always satisfies
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<Reply # 660 on 8/3/2009 7:12 PM >
|  | | | 150 shots?! Who the hell needs that many? Maybe if you're doing multiple locations in a day. You kids and your digital cameras have some nerve! 24 exposures to a film roll. That's all I ever need.
"The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life." - T.R. |
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A. Lien
Location: Fantasy Island B.C.
Gender: Male
Abductees Anonymous all welcome
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 661 on 8/3/2009 7:34 PM >
| | | | Posted by fatLouie
150 shots between charges and a second battery is $300?
who are they kidding? I can take 1000+ on my D80 before it dies. I wish all cameras did that
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I meant the second battery would give another 150 shots. I don't think a second battery is over 100.00. As Actions suggests... 150 shots = 6.25 rolls of 24 exposure film.
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jeepster
Location: Boston, MA
Gender: Female
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 662 on 8/14/2009 9:20 PM >
| | | | I've never taken a polaroid camera on a UE expedition, but now I kind of want to. Any recommendations? I have one regular land camera, and one Spectra. Are there any good rules to follow for this? I don't want to do it a lot, because film is so expensive, but I love the look of polaroid film.
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jeepster
Location: Boston, MA
Gender: Female
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 663 on 8/15/2009 7:31 PM >
| | | | I'm also interested to know if any of y'all have photography training of any kind, of if you're self taught.
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Shawn W.
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Gender: Male
Optimistic Pessimist
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<Reply # 664 on 8/16/2009 5:00 AM >
| | | | Posted by jeepster
I'm also interested to know if any of y'all have photography training of any kind, of if you're self taught. |
I took a class during my sophomore year of high school, which is what sparked my interest. Other than that, I'm self-taught.
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snap228
Location: New Paltz, NY
Gender: Female
"A man who holds the cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way."
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 665 on 8/16/2009 5:03 AM >
| | | | Posted by jeepster
I'm also interested to know if any of y'all have photography training of any kind, of if you're self taught.
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I took a black and white photo class last semester, and probably plan on taking more. Overall, however, I'm self-taught as well.
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Liquorhead
Location: Sherman,Tx
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 666 on 8/16/2009 5:01 PM >
| | | | Hello all! I have a quick question for you photography experts out there... I purchased my first camera ever 6 months ago, a D90. I've been using it on a daily basis and feel pretty comfortable with it now, but I only have the kit lens that came with it (18-105). The lens is alright, but I need a good wide angle one now. I've narrowed my next lens down to a Tokina 11-16mm or the second generation Tokina 12-24. After doing some homework, I've found out both are fine lenses. Most people who explore, however, prefer the 12-24, although the 11-16 gets slightly better ratings.
So I suppose it's speed vs. range, but which do you guys prefer? I'm trying to get into night photography more, and most of what I shoot will be typical UE locations. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Byberrian Fanman
Location: Fuck You
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| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 667 on 8/16/2009 5:35 PM >
| | | | If you already have a Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6.. and you're shooting a lot of low-light, you probably don't want the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. The main reason people recommend it is because it has more range at the long end of the zoom range. Also, the only differences between the 12-24 Mk. I and Mk. II are that the new version has newer coatings on the glass and a built-in AF motor for those with Nikon's crippled 'small' bodies (D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000). The new AF-S motor doesn't really matter if you have a D90.
Optically, the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is the best ultra-wide zoom you can currently get for crop-sensor cameras. The 11-16 has slightly less barrel distortion (next to none at the long end of the zoom range), less CA, less light falloff wide-open, and is noticeably sharper, especially in the corners.
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Liquorhead
Location: Sherman,Tx
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 668 on 8/17/2009 12:31 AM >
| | | | Posted by Byberrian Fanman
If you already have a Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6.. and you're shooting a lot of low-light, you probably don't want the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. The main reason people recommend it is because it has more range at the long end of the zoom range. Also, the only differences between the 12-24 Mk. I and Mk. II are that the new version has newer coatings on the glass and a built-in AF motor for those with Nikon's crippled 'small' bodies (D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000). The new AF-S motor doesn't really matter if you have a D90.
Optically, the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is the best ultra-wide zoom you can currently get for crop-sensor cameras. The 11-16 has slightly less barrel distortion (next to none at the long end of the zoom range), less CA, less light falloff wide-open, and is noticeably sharper, especially in the corners.
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Thanks for the advice... I was thinking the same thing and just needed a little more confirmation to justify buying the 11-16.
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steevenb43
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<Reply # 669 on 8/26/2009 5:08 PM >
|  | | | with my D90 - which i love, i use both my Nikon 18-200 as well as a Sigma wide zoom 10-20/4.5-5.6 for most of my indoor shots. Nearly all are shot using a tripod these days.
regarding batteries: IMSHO best to have a back up, shit happens, nuff said
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urbanjoe
Location: Georgia
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 670 on 8/31/2009 9:28 PM >
| | | | I'm thinking about getting this camera for re-con missions and to have with me in case something comes up when I can't bring my larger camera with me. The price is pretty reasonable. How are Casios for cameras? Good deal or no?
Thanks!
Joe
oh link below...duh
http://www.amazon....=1251753919&sr=8-8
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evan-e-cent
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 671 on 9/26/2009 6:15 AM >
| | | | Posted by Stuck in Kaos
oh and...DO NOT BUY FROM A WEBSITE THAT MAKES YOU "CALL TO CONFIRM YOUR ORDER"!!!!! these places are:
1. usually located in New York City
2. they are bait and switchers, they offer a ridiculous low price and try to force you into buying extended warranties, way overpriced accessories, ect. if you don't go along with their shit they will cancel your order. happened to me once, and won't happen again. B&H Photo, Adorama, Ritz Camera are all reputable and I would buy from them.
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I recently bought a Nikon D700. I just love it. What more can you say. Great color, light sensitivity range (ISO 200-6400), full format FX sensor. Lenses are more expensive and narrower focal range than DX digital cameras.
I had the same experience with bait and switch. I put in orders to several web sites and got the same shit from them all. I canceled them all and bought a US market model from Adorama. Terrible price but by then there was no turning back. I had to have it!
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Uzi-
Location: Central Nebraska
Gender: Male
| | Rebel XSi vs T1i or nikon??? A few questions
<Reply # 672 on 10/1/2009 9:19 PM >
| | | | I'm in the market for a new camera as I'm selling my Canon SX10is to a friend this weekend. I've looked at both a XSi and T1i and can't tell much difference other than the movie mode and 2 more MP on the T1i. If i'm wrong on that please explain. I looked at a Nikon D5000 also while I was at the camera shop but it was a body only and they didn't have a battery charged up for it.
Basically this will be my first DSLR and I'm looking for something that offers good low nosie performance for exposures in the 30sec-1min range with a remote shutter. My sx10 had alot of noise in 30-60 sec range but that was more than it was designed for (CHDK programming) so no suprise there.
I've got about $1000 dollars to spend on this deal and I'm wondering if it's worth spending more for the T1i since I don't really need the movie mode. I already have a 720P HD video camera that I rarely use. I also use the bracketing and continuous shooting feature quite a bit and I realize both the camera's shoot quite a bit faster than the sx10is it only shot 0.7 FPS.
Any suggestions as to whether I should buy the XSi and put the money saved towards better lenses or get the T1i to start off. Also not opposed to hearing about Nikon stuff if the price is similar and they stand out in the areas of performance that I mentioned.
Thanks for any input
Posted by Send4Help
Man... Not even the mods make it to this corner of UER
I feel like I am in ...well... the great plains ;) Posted by willskith Unfortunately, due to overuse of tonemapping, photography was gradually ruined and now stands with halos. |
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Shawn W.
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Gender: Male
Optimistic Pessimist
| | | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 673 on 10/2/2009 1:09 AM >
| | | | If you have $1k to spend, then I'd recommend getting a Nikon D80 and an 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 or 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6, and a 50mm f/1.8D. My D80 takes great long exposures. If you were to get the D80, shorter zoom, and the 50mm, then you'd probably have a little money left over, even after shipping. If you play your cards right, you should be able to get all of that for between $775 - $875, not counting shipping.
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Location: DunkarooLand
Gender: Male
I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.
| | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 674 on 10/2/2009 1:22 AM >
| | | | This is what I would get if all my camera gear was stolen and I had a grand laying around.
Canon XSi kit with 18-55mm lens.
and a Sigma 10-22mm (or canon but canon is like $300 more)
a canon 50mm f/1.8 lens.
You can save $100s if you buy the equipment used.
bhphotovideo used section
Rebel Xsi kit: $529.95
Adorama used section
Sigma 10-22 ~$400 for "Demo" condition
Refurbished or used the 50mm f/1.8 is under $100.
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Byberrian Fanman
Location: Fuck You
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 675 on 10/2/2009 1:44 AM >
| | | | If you wish to know more about how the Nikon D5000 performs noise-wise, ask the people with D90's and D300's. Apparently, the sensor of the D300/90/5000 is actually a tad quieter than that of the 50D/T1i as far as high ISOs go (this probably has something to do with the fact that Canon crammed more useless pixels on their 1.6x crop sensor (more pixels on the same size sensor = more noise)). The D5000 is also faster (4 fps v. 3.5 fps), if you care about the burst rate.
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Uzi-
Location: Central Nebraska
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 676 on 10/2/2009 1:59 AM >
| | | | Posted by Shawn W.
If you have $1k to spend, then I'd recommend getting a Nikon D80 and an 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 or 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6, and a 50mm f/1.8D. My D80 takes great long exposures. If you were to get the D80, shorter zoom, and the 50mm, then you'd probably have a little money left over, even after shipping. If you play your cards right, you should be able to get all of that for between $775 - $875, not counting shipping.
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The only thing I have against the D80 is I blow up some of my stuff up to larger sizes while not a huge issue some in the 12-15 MP range would be a plus for enlarging images.
What is the lowest possible ISO setting on a D80? I thought I had seen some nikon that went to 50 on the low setting. I've looked at so many reviews lately my brain could be fried and the are probably out of my price range.
Posted by Send4Help
Man... Not even the mods make it to this corner of UER
I feel like I am in ...well... the great plains ;) Posted by willskith Unfortunately, due to overuse of tonemapping, photography was gradually ruined and now stands with halos. |
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Uzi-
Location: Central Nebraska
Gender: Male
| | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 677 on 10/2/2009 2:08 AM >
| | | | Posted by Byberrian Fanman
Apparently, the sensor of the D300/90/5000 is actually a tad quieter than that of the 50D/T1i as far as high ISOs go (this probably has something to do with the fact that Canon crammed more useless pixels on their 1.6x crop sensor (more pixels on the same size sensor = more noise)). The D5000 is also faster (4 fps v. 3.5 fps), if you care about the burst rate.
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Thanks for the reply. Not really concerned about burst rate as anything above 3 is plenty for what I would do. As far as the noise I am not really worried about the higher ISO range so much as the lower range at longer exposure. I like the swivel screen on the D5000 but the body seemed kinda of small and cheap in comparison to the canon's plus the lack of an AF motor. I didn't get a chance to look at any other nikon's either though.
Posted by Send4Help
Man... Not even the mods make it to this corner of UER
I feel like I am in ...well... the great plains ;) Posted by willskith Unfortunately, due to overuse of tonemapping, photography was gradually ruined and now stands with halos. |
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breakTHEsilence
Location: Chicago
Gender: Male
Oh, the excitment!
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<Reply # 678 on 10/2/2009 10:40 PM >
| | | | I just picked myself up the Nikon D3000,  , i love it.it was between a D60 or D3000, and it was only $50 more
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Shawn W.
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Gender: Male
Optimistic Pessimist
| | | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread
<Reply # 679 on 10/3/2009 12:55 AM >
| | | | Posted by Byberrian Fanman
If you wish to know more about how the Nikon D5000 performs noise-wise, ask the people with D90's and D300's. Apparently, the sensor of the D300/90/5000 is actually a tad quieter than that of the 50D/T1i as far as high ISOs go (this probably has something to do with the fact that Canon crammed more useless pixels on their 1.6x crop sensor (more pixels on the same size sensor = more noise)). The D5000 is also faster (4 fps v. 3.5 fps), if you care about the burst rate.
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Well, I agree on those points regarding the D90 and D300, but since he has just $1k with which to work, I figured that he might like to get some lenses to go with the camera body. 
Posted by Uzi-
The only thing I have against the D80 is I blow up some of my stuff up to larger sizes while not a huge issue some in the 12-15 MP range would be a plus for enlarging images.
What is the lowest possible ISO setting on a D80? I thought I had seen some nikon that went to 50 on the low setting. I've looked at so many reviews lately my brain could be fried and the are probably out of my price range. |
Just how large are your enlargements? I gave a friend an 8x10 of a shot that I took of her, and it looked awesome. As for the ISO, the lowest on a D80 is 100.
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