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Brooke McW
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Yes, if you buy it with the kit lens..Otherwise you can get the body only.
Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/
Yes, if you buy it with the kit lens..Otherwise you can get the body only.
Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/
Getting a DSLR camera?
thegreates
Im interested in photography and I figured that it would be best by getting a DSLR camera. The thing is.. all I know is that they take beautiful pictures and the are expensive as heck... and the lenses aren't much cheaper either.
So basiclly Im a camera newbie and have no idea what I am doing.. Any help/ tips in choosing the right camera and what type of lense for an affordable price?
I need help understanding the dslr terms.. such as image sensor and ISO and the different lenses so I know what I'm looking at rather than just buying a random camera cause it's cheap
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I would get the Nikon D3000 kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens is probably the best value and the most bang for the buck DSLR from Nikon or in fact any other manufacturer. The D3000 is a easy camera for a beginner to learn and use (has a nice guide feature), not to mention it just came out on the market so it will hold its resale value pretty well. Also, the D3000 kit lens has (VR) vibration reduction technology, thus making the D3000 an even better value. Take a look at the first link below for a great review of this camera and take a look at the second link for the best price ($529.00 with free shipping) I could find for the D3000 with 18-55mm VR lens.
The Nikon D40 which is in the process of being discontinued because it was first introduced in 2006 is also a nice camera, but for just a little more ($472.00 vs. $529.00) the D3000 gives you second generation technology with a nice big 3" LCD screen and VR lens.
One of the main reasons I prefer the Nikon's over the Canon's and Sony's is that they have a separate auto focus assist lamp built into the body (on all models) whereas the Canon and Sony use their flash to perform this function. In certain situations, using the flash as a AF assist lamp can interfere with your shot. I am surprised that Canon and Sony still use flash for AF assist on their lower end models because on their upper end models they have separate AF assist lamps.
Later, if you decide to use older 35mm film lenses, the thing you have to remember about using older 35mm lenses with the D3000 is that you have to multiply the focal lenght by 1.5 because the sensor is smaller than the original 35mm film. What this means is that a 18-200mm lens on the D3000 would become a 27-300mm lens and a 50mm lens would become a 75mm lens. Check out the third link for a compatibility chart of Nikon lenses and bodies.
The last four links are for websites that have photography and DSLR terms and definitions. Also the kenrockwell.com website is chock full of information.
I would get the Nikon D3000 kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens is probably the best value and the most bang for the buck DSLR from Nikon or in fact any other manufacturer. The D3000 is a easy camera for a beginner to learn and use (has a nice guide feature), not to mention it just came out on the market so it will hold its resale value pretty well. Also, the D3000 kit lens has (VR) vibration reduction technology, thus making the D3000 an even better value. Take a look at the first link below for a great review of this camera and take a look at the second link for the best price ($529.00 with free shipping) I could find for the D3000 with 18-55mm VR lens.
The Nikon D40 which is in the process of being discontinued because it was first introduced in 2006 is also a nice camera, but for just a little more ($472.00 vs. $529.00) the D3000 gives you second generation technology with a nice big 3" LCD screen and VR lens.
One of the main reasons I prefer the Nikon's over the Canon's and Sony's is that they have a separate auto focus assist lamp built into the body (on all models) whereas the Canon and Sony use their flash to perform this function. In certain situations, using the flash as a AF assist lamp can interfere with your shot. I am surprised that Canon and Sony still use flash for AF assist on their lower end models because on their upper end models they have separate AF assist lamps.
Later, if you decide to use older 35mm film lenses, the thing you have to remember about using older 35mm lenses with the D3000 is that you have to multiply the focal lenght by 1.5 because the sensor is smaller than the original 35mm film. What this means is that a 18-200mm lens on the D3000 would become a 27-300mm lens and a 50mm lens would become a 75mm lens. Check out the third link for a compatibility chart of Nikon lenses and bodies.
The last four links are for websites that have photography and DSLR terms and definitions. Also the kenrockwell.com website is chock full of information.
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