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angi
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 Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject: Help in finding a new camera to meet my needs |
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Up to now Ive only been interested in finding a new camera for good macro ability, but now I see another feature I would like to play with, the wide angled lens.
I'm going to be changing from my usual fuji finepix range to something a bit more upmarket, not sure what yet though, I need to look around a bit more first and learn a bit more about what I really want from a camera. So far, I want to concentrate more on macro shots, then my next wish would be to take good scenic shots - say of mountain ranges, stuff like that. I'm not keen on large cameras though I prefer something more compact, but would adapt if necessary. I want something that is easy to use as I'm only a novice. Price wise - I will look at what is best for my subject material rather than budget, as many photographs will be used for my work.
Can anyone help advise me?
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whats your budget angi?
I have the D80 which took those pics when I was at your BBQ!
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| The Eggman wrote: | Canon 400D or Nikon D80
They're almost identical in terms of how good they are, just test both of em out in the shop and see what you prefer  |
pretty much sums it up..
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject: Camera |
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| Stuart wrote: | | The Eggman wrote: | Canon 400D or Nikon D80
They're almost identical in terms of how good they are, just test both of em out in the shop and see what you prefer |
pretty much sums it up.. |
You'll end up being Canonhead or Nikonhead and never the twain shall meet!!!
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Camera |
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| slippery42 wrote: | | Stuart wrote: | | The Eggman wrote: | Canon 400D or Nikon D80
They're almost identical in terms of how good they are, just test both of em out in the shop and see what you prefer |
pretty much sums it up.. |
You'll end up being Canonhead or Nikonhead and never the twain shall meet!!! |
yup I'm a Canonhead !!! hate ( really hate ! ) to admit it but the Nikon lenses are a 'wee' bit better...tho you do pay for it either of the cams mentioned earlier would do ya great. try both like said.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Camera |
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| snakeypete wrote: | | slippery42 wrote: | | Stuart wrote: | | The Eggman wrote: | Canon 400D or Nikon D80
They're almost identical in terms of how good they are, just test both of em out in the shop and see what you prefer |
pretty much sums it up.. |
You'll end up being Canonhead or Nikonhead and never the twain shall meet!!! |
yup I'm a Canonhead !!! hate ( really hate ! ) to admit it but the Nikon lenses are a 'wee' bit better...tho you do pay for it either of the cams mentioned earlier would do ya great. try both like said. |
They both make cracking camera and lenses from entry level up to pro so buy and enjoy!
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| The Eggman wrote: | | Cept the pro Canons are all better... |
  oh dear..so young,so deluded..lol
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if you don't know the answer what can I say....BLINKERED
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I would recommend a 400D with a 105mm Sigma ex Macro lense with your choice of filer & a Manfrotto tripod ohhh Not forgetting either a sigma flash gun or nice canon one, depends on your budget, I'd look at buying the body new & get a second hand marco lense from ebay & possibly the flash gun n pod..
Just my thoughts but ... Your budget will dictate what you can get I certainly would go any further up the range than the 400d or the nikon D80 unless of course you want to treat yourself somewhat 
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