new camera help

[ELVIS]

nikon d3100 14.2mp for 599

or

cannon t2i 18mp for 579?? with coupon

thanks gents

god bless.

[2K2 LS1]

XS for the money is ok. But is a cheaper lower end model. I would pay a little more to have a camera you will keep; instead of the cheaper one and always wanting to upgrade. Take it from me. I keep getting the mid level cameras when I really need to get a PRO level camera to be fully happy.

[Silverback]

buy it, if you don't like it, you can give it to me.

[ELVIS]

how is this one on woot?? we are far from pros or or really interested in anything other than pics of Jr. and the fam and such.

Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens
$399.99
+ $5 shipping
Condition: New Product: 1 Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

god bless.

[roliath]

Damn I need to read all of this thread, but Elvis i'm selling my Nikon gear to make the move to canon for video.

D90, 18-55, 35mm, 55-200, sb600 for 950.

[KWClutch]

+1 to what they are all saying. Canon & Nikon > *

I've always shot Canon. I currently have a 60D and I wont get another camera unless it's a full frame or a 1D Mark 2 or 3 for my bad weather shots.

[ram57ta]

Not a DSLR but seems to be a nice camera and deal:

http://www.buy.com/prod/canon-powershot-sx230-hs-black-digital-camera-8gb-bundle/220622226.html

Canon Rebel T2i no tax FS: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...tag=slicinc-20

That SX230 HS is a pretty damn good deal right there. I have that camera with a 16gb card..it takes DAMN good photos, excellent video's (with stereo sound), has decent battery life, has a good zoom lens, is EASY to use (thats a plus for a woman who typically won't like having to mess with tons of settings and adjustments), and it is about the size of a deck of cards so it easily fits in a standard pants pocket. I looked at a variety of cameras and this one had the overall best features and reviews so I went with it. I'm not sorry I did. I love it.

[STANGGT40]

I got my wife the T3i last xmas. It is easy to use and takes great pictures.

There are some good deals on Amazon for this camera and others.

i got my wife the t2i, for christmas last year...i think they're the same, other than the flip out screen. it takes great pics, and the video is excellent as well. (1080p hd, i believe)

[03trubluGT]

Is that Nikons "entry level" pro camera?

I'm not really sure what it is considered, but here are the specs:

•High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
•Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
•High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
•Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400
•Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) sensor
•Customizable 39 point AF System
•EXPEED 2 image processing and 14-bit A/D Conversion
•Compact but durable with magnesium-alloy top and rear covers, superior weather and dust seals
•Large Bright Glass Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder
•3 Inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density LCD Monitor
•Twin SD Card Slots
•Fast Start-Up time of 0.13 sec and Short 50ms Shutter Lag
•Built-in Speedlight flash with i-TTL
•Compact EN-EL15 Battery
•Optional MB-D11 multi-power pack
•Built-in HDMI Connection
•Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial
•Active D-Lighting
•Picture Control
•Versatile Scene Modes
•Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator


The bolded features are really something to look at.

I have talked to a LOT of wedding photogs that shoot Nikon and these cameras make great back ups for the money.

Hell, if I weren't waiting on Nikon's next upgrade to the D700, I'd have one of these already.

[Lone Sailor]

Is that Nikons "entry level" pro camera?

I believe they consider it mid-range.

[Danny46]

Is that Nikons "entry level" pro camera?

[03trubluGT]

The Nikon D7000 is a LOT of camera for the money, and has dual memory slots.

[Danny46]

We need to make a Camera Buyers Guide sticky or something lol.

All good advice on here. Canon/Nikon or bust. I currently shoot with a Canon 60D and love it (i'll probably not buy another DSLR without an articulating screen). My first DSLR was a Nikon and it was great.

I also use small memory cards. I subscribe to the "dont put your eggs in the same basket" mantra. I shoot JPEG mostly and have hardly ever had to dig out that third memory card. Its not hard to remember what you shot when youre using 2-3 cards.

[Lone Sailor]

T2i is awesome and the bundle with the 55-200 lens is a great deal for what you will be doing . For sports get a monopod and a extra battery pack . Buy a bunch of 4 gig memory cards so you aren't looking for that one pic on the 32 gig one .

IMO, unless you can remember every photo you took and which card has the photo you're looking for it's about the same amount of time. Personally I find it easier to look through the 1 large card rather than looking through 4 or 5 smaller ones, but to each their own.

[Lone Sailor]

I got my wife the T3i last xmas. It is easy to use and takes great pictures.

There are some good deals on Amazon for this camera and others.

One of the better entry level D-SLR offerings from Canon, IMO. Hard to go wrong with that purchase.