Camera Comparisons

I didn't see a topic like this and I thought I'd make one. You can compare cameras, lenses, and such here so that people (if buying a camera) will be able to decide wich camera is best for their investment.

I hope this is okay. If not, I'm sorry.
Also, if you are vouching you're camera is the best post a picture or two you took with it without editing.
Thanks,
-Mizzle

I have a question for all of those photographers who are very near professional. Which is the better camera out of these three?: Nikon D90, Nikon D3000, or Canon Rebel XT? If I want to take up close shots of flowers, trees, and people, I mean.

Thanks.
-Mizzle

Hi! So, I don't have the answer to your question, but I do have a suggestion.

I think this thread is a really good idea! I don't know much about cameras (nothing accept how to take a picture ) but I think (this is just a suggestion and I could be wrong) this thread would do better in the Lounge or something like that. I'm not sure but Admins or Mods I think have the ability to move threads you could ask for their advice and have them move it for you.

Just a thought, could be wrong

Hope to see you around!

-Irish

Yeah, maybe. Too late now . Unless I should ask an admin or mod. Not sure, maybe I will.
Thanks.
-Mizzle

Hi! I hope I can help you out a bit. I've been taking photography almost seven years.

Digital SLRs are all pretty close when it comes to features and what they do. When it comes to what choice to make, go to a store and handle the cameras. I personally dislike Nikons because I have a small hand and weak wrists, so the heavy Nikon lenses don't work for me. Cannon's a lighter camera with lighter lenses, so if you're not strong it's easier to hold onto them without a tripod. It also fits in my hand better.

The only major difference you might come across is the Nikon D90 and the D3000. I think that's a big jump in technology, just from the names, so you might want to compare megapixlies (how big a file the camera takes) and various other fine points. Best to talk to a salesperson for that, and make sure to talk to several. Some salespeople prefer Nikon, others Cannon, and some like some lesser-known brands like Lumix. (Lumix, however, has made some basic features rather complicated, so I wouldn't get one. You can adjust the brightness of the view screen which means your pictures might not look the same, and the adjustment for the shutter-speed was under your finger, which meant adjusting your grip on the camera, instead of under your thumb like Cannon and Nikon)

Basically, go talk to at least three different salespeople, maybe finding a photography teacher who can tell you what you need (in basic features, not cameras) and go compare that to cameras you're looking at.

Also, some not-as-pricy cameras have the same features as DSLRs (the name of the cameras you listed). They're called "prosuder" cameras and include stuff like the Cannon G10. No interchangeable lenses (a huge advantage when you start getting into heavy-duty photography), but they work like DSLRs, have a lot of the same features, and are anywhere from $200-$500 dollars less than DSLRs. They're also great if you want to take good pictures but don't want to have a huge camera to carry around (and don't want to break the bank!)

You can also talk to Juniper about some of this stuff. She's a mod and knows a fair bit about cameras.

PM me with questions. ^^

~Rosey

I'm sure this is fine here Sunshine.

Well I personally have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W50
It only had 6 mega-pixels to start off with but I bought a memory chip so it's all good now.
The screen stopped working after my canoe began to sink and it happened to be in my bag (that got soaked).

It's still a good camera, I just have to use the eye piece instead.I really like the Olympus cameras and the Canon ones.

Some super expensive camera that everyone dreams to own:
I'm sure this is fine here Sunshine.

Well I personally have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W50
It only had 6 mega-pixels to start off with but I bought a memory chip so it's all good now.
The screen stopped working after my canoe began to sink and it happened to be in my bag (that got soaked).

It's still a good camera, I just have to use the eye piece instead.I really like the Olympus cameras and the Canon ones.

Some amazing, professional cameras (some are super expensive, I warn you)

The Olympus E-3
The Olympus E-30
The Olympus E-620
The Nikon D40
The Canon EOS 50D
The Nikon D300s
The Canon Black Digital Rebel XSi
The Canon EOS Rebel T1 EF-S


Those are some amazing cameras the price tag ranging from 500$ (american) to a painful 2000$
The ones in bold are the less expensive ones I suggest.

Hope that helps, I may come back here later for help for help with my camera choice

Hope that helps.

Kamas

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has heard of the Samsung Dualview cameras? I'm thinking that's the kind I want, but I can't find many in-depth reviews online. If anyone can give me, like, the pros + cons, that'd be great. ^^

Thanks to everyone that replied. . I'm currently researching which camera I will buy. I want one that has a great focus, and clarity. As well as being able to do flash/and or, not do flash. I think I have found a few choices that I really like.
Lucinda, as to your question I have no idea. Sorry.
Kamas--for the ones you listed, no matter the price, which is the best overall camera?
Thanks everyone,
Mizzle

I've found my brand: Nikon. Now, within this brand I cannot decide on:
The Nikon D90
Nikon D3000
or any of the other Nikon's. Which is the best?

A Nikon Rebel is pretty much the best camera you can get without getting into the thousands of dollars. It's still pretty expensive, but you get exactly what you pay for and you can usually look on various school related websites for discounted prices.

The Nikon D90 is a good choice if you're planning on taking movies with the camera as well as pictures. Besides having an extra 2 megapixels on the D3000, there isn't that much of a noticeable difference between the two, and honestly I'd say go with the D3000 because it's about $300 cheaper. Unless of course you want to take videos, in which case the D90 will be one of your only choices if you want a D/SLR from Nikon.

I myself bought a D40 last year, and so far it's turned out to be an amazing camera. If you're looking for something not too expensive, and not very complicated, the D40 is also a good one to consider. It's only about $50 cheaper than the D3000, and admittedly it has a few less megapixels, but it still takes some amazing photos.

Also, if you're really serious about photography and want to try for something a little more professional, I'd suggest a Nikon D50. They're much more expensive than the D3000 and D90 (unless you get a used one, which isn't a bad idea) but you can use it to take HDR photographs. It, like the D40, only has about 7 megapixels, but the HDR feature (it will take three photographs at the same time, one of a different exposure, then you manually combine them to produce an HDR image) is (in my opinion) worth the little bit extra in terms of money.

Hope this helped! Let me know if you have any more questions!

-May

Hola there. Meant to get to this sooner.

Of the choices you're offering to choose from, I like the D90 the most. It's expensive, but it's most worth it. It's durable, shock proof (to a certain degree) and well worth the frustration and money, haha.

Most DSLRs come with a flash built in or flash hot shoe, and if you're buying from a retailer, you usually have the option to get a flash with, or at a discount price.

Anyway! Right, as Rosey said, a lot of DSLRs are close in their capabilities (though the nikon D90 is of the best, haha). The clarity and closeness usually relies on the lens-- which is a whole different branch of things to learn about. I'd recommend getting whatever you can, especially if it's 10 megapixels or more. (MPs pretty much just mean you have more flexibility with clarity in bigger sizes) and trying out some lenses. Your closeness really depends on the lens you have.

Hope that helped some! Feel free to post here with any more questions.

Thanks everyone. I think I'll look at the D90, D50, and D3000. Thanks again for the input.