Camera Recommendation

pop-pop · 09-09-2005, 03:23 PM

First of all, THANKS to all of you have posted pics. I am very impressed with the quality of posts, as well as the friendliness of this board (I have only been a member for a few weeks). I would like to ask my fellow memers for their thoughts on which of the following cameras as a "first" camera. (This will be my first SLR camera.) My budget dictates that I choose one of the following: 1> Cannon Rebel K2. 2> Minolta Maxxum 5 3> Minolta Maxxum 50.

All these camera will come with a 28 - 80mm zoom lens. Any input from some of you "seasoned" photograpers will be greatly appreciated.

Pop-Pop

09-09-2005, 04:41 PM

Cameras are like girls, clothing and cars.

You have to try them out for your self...feel them caress them, see how they respond to you..do they feel " right" in your hands?, try them on to see if they fit right and take em for a test drive.

everyone has their own preferences and will base their opinions on that.

there are of course photogs that have tried them all and perhaps even owned them all at one point, and they could p[oint out the pros and cons of your selection.

btw...welcome to CO

09-09-2005, 05:39 PM

My recommendation would be to limit yourself to either the Nikon or Canon systems.

Look at Nikon D50 and D70s or Canon 350D/XT or 20D.

For a detailed look at these, check out the forums at www.dpreview.com for answers to the many questions you undoubtedly have.

Rasta4Eyes · 09-09-2005, 06:55 PM

Don't let money dictate anything. Get the camera you want.
Save a little longer. Used may not be a bad option as well.

NIKON for sure.

pop-pop · 09-09-2005, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the repy CC. I kinda figured a lot was going to come down to personal preference. Please excuse any typos, as I my right hand is in a bandage up to my elbow until Monday.(Carpal Tunnel surgery)

pop-pop · 09-09-2005, 07:04 PM

Rasta4Eyes......You must be a mindreader, I was just thinkingf postponing the camera purchase when your reply came up....Thanks. We are closing on a new home next month so $$ is a little tight. thanks again

pop-pop · 09-09-2005, 07:08 PM

Hey Olympus, thanks for the reply.. You were right on with your qestion of film vs digital, I think digital would be worth the wait.(Until I have the $$) Thanks man!!!!

pop-pop · 09-09-2005, 07:13 PM

Hi Delirious,
Thanks for the help. I think I have decided not to decide just yet. Waiting another month or so will give me many more options.

09-09-2005, 07:28 PM

lol....

i didnt realize the cameras mentioned were film cameras....

they still make those?

Deathtrot · 09-09-2005, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC

lol....

film cameras....

they still make those?

Hey, watch it, man...you're gonna jinx me.

09-09-2005, 03:23 PM	#1
pop-pop Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Camera Recommendation First of all, THANKS to all of you have posted pics. I am very impressed with the quality of posts, as well as the friendliness of this board (I have only been a member for a few weeks). I would like to ask my fellow memers for their thoughts on which of the following cameras as a "first" camera. (This will be my first SLR camera.) My budget dictates that I choose one of the following: 1> Cannon Rebel K2. 2> Minolta Maxxum 5 3> Minolta Maxxum 50. All these camera will come with a 28 - 80mm zoom lens. Any input from some of you "seasoned" photograpers will be greatly appreciated. Pop-Pop

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09-09-2005, 04:41 PM	#2
CC Guest Posts: n/a Picture Attachments: Video Attachments: Credits:	Cameras are like girls, clothing and cars. You have to try them out for your self...feel them caress them, see how they respond to you..do they feel " right" in your hands?, try them on to see if they fit right and take em for a test drive. everyone has their own preferences and will base their opinions on that. there are of course photogs that have tried them all and perhaps even owned them all at one point, and they could p[oint out the pros and cons of your selection. btw...welcome to CO

09-09-2005, 05:39 PM	#3
deliriouspixel Guest Posts: n/a Picture Attachments: Video Attachments: Credits:	My recommendation would be to limit yourself to either the Nikon or Canon systems. Look at Nikon D50 and D70s or Canon 350D/XT or 20D. For a detailed look at these, check out the forums at www.dpreview.com for answers to the many questions you undoubtedly have.

09-09-2005, 06:55 PM	#4
Rasta4Eyes Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 432 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Don't let money dictate anything. Get the camera you want. Save a little longer. Used may not be a bad option as well. NIKON for sure.

09-09-2005, 06:59 PM	#5
pop-pop Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the repy CC. I kinda figured a lot was going to come down to personal preference. Please excuse any typos, as I my right hand is in a bandage up to my elbow until Monday.(Carpal Tunnel surgery)

09-09-2005, 07:04 PM	#6
pop-pop Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rasta4Eyes......You must be a mindreader, I was just thinkingf postponing the camera purchase when your reply came up....Thanks. We are closing on a new home next month so $$ is a little tight. thanks again

09-09-2005, 07:08 PM	#7
pop-pop Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Olympus, thanks for the reply.. You were right on with your qestion of film vs digital, I think digital would be worth the wait.(Until I have the $$) Thanks man!!!!

09-09-2005, 07:13 PM	#8
pop-pop Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Picture Attachments: 0 Video Attachments: 0 Credits: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Delirious, Thanks for the help. I think I have decided not to decide just yet. Waiting another month or so will give me many more options.

09-09-2005, 07:28 PM	#9
CC Guest Posts: n/a Picture Attachments: Video Attachments: Credits:	lol.... i didnt realize the cameras mentioned were film cameras.... they still make those?