Camera Help needed for Chrismas Gift - GoFuckYourself.com

TuffCall · 12-22-2008, 12:46 PM

Photographers or photo gurus, what digital camera would you recommend for under $750? This is to be a gift for my older sister who really enjoys amateur photography as a hobby. Nature, family, sporting events, travel. A buddy of mine recommended this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...09157&csid=_21

Any ideas or preferences?

Thanks much! Plan to buy it this week for xmas.

borked · 12-22-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffCall

A buddy of mine recommended this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...09157&csid=_21

An excellent bundle for <$800 SLR - your sis will be tickled pink if she doesn't have a digital slr already

Deej · 12-22-2008, 01:05 PM

That will definitely fill her amateur needs

Personally id go with the rebel XT - but thats just my ignorant biased view talking

dready · 12-22-2008, 01:09 PM

Yep, I think the Digital Rebel XTi is a little cheaper and pretty nice reviews.

borked · 12-22-2008, 01:15 PM

Just one thing - I read a D60 review a few months ago, and I remember reading the D60 only had auto-focus with AF-S and AF-I lenses - would that VR lens be compatible?

Given it's a bundle, I assume so, but not sure.

Deej has a Canon bias, I have a Nikon bias ;)

I personally prefer Nikkor lenses, as I found Canon lenses (well the 2 I had) front focussed all the time.

I started with one of those started kits - a nikon D50, but as my photography got better and I got more into it, I progressed to the D300 and started investing in the semi-pro lenses.

SLRs are great for amateurs cos they allow you to build your equipment as and when you can afford/justify the cost.

An excellent present, whether it's a canon or nikon. Forget the rest.

tony286 · 12-22-2008, 01:26 PM

a very cool gift.

Kudles · 12-22-2008, 01:28 PM

That works!!

Deej · 12-22-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by borked

Just one thing - I read a D60 review a few months ago, and I remember reading the D60 only had auto-focus with AF-S and AF-I lenses - would that VR lens be compatible?

Given it's a bundle, I assume so, but not sure.

Deej has a Canon bias, I have a Nikon bias ;)

I personally prefer Nikkor lenses, as I found Canon lenses (well the 2 I had) front focussed all the time.

I started with one of those started kits - a nikon D50, but as my photography got better and I got more into it, I progressed to the D300 and started investing in the semi-pro lenses.

SLRs are great for amateurs cos they allow you to build your equipment as and when you can afford/justify the cost.

ahhh yeaaa!

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An excellent present, whether it's a canon or nikon. Forget the rest.

And this is the most important part...

regardless of the brand - she will be happy and have what she needs to progress her hobby.

I myself will one day buy a nikon to see if im missing out or simply hat the difference is - just as one day I will buy a mac. I may break it afterwards but I will buy one to see how well or bad it operates.

Hurry and get that shit and wrap it up!!!!

TuffCall · 12-22-2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the input and suggestions!!

I'll do some online reading and check out the Rebel XTi as well. I like the extra lens that comes with the Nikon I mentioned originally.

TuffCall · 12-22-2008, 05:33 PM

What do you think of this bundle?

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=358440

TY!

borked · 12-22-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffCall

Thanks for the input and suggestions!!

I'll do some online reading and check out the Rebel XTi as well. I like the extra lens that comes with the Nikon I mentioned originally.

btw - that VR lens is totally compatible - it's an AF-S lens

sorry for the false info

borked · 12-22-2008, 05:46 PM

check out http://www.dpreview.com/
top notch site for camera reviews

careful though - the lens makes ALL the difference. Just get a great starter pack - both of them you picked are great. I doubt she'll see much difference between the two. More elitism attached to Nikon, although both Canon and Nikon are equally good - in DSLR, Canon probably have the edge, although Nikkor lenses are more respected.

It's your call - either is a frikken excellent gift. I'm not a pro photographer, just a keen amateur, but I know I'd hav loved to have you as a sis/brother if you were buying pressies like that for me ;)

borked · 12-22-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Deej

I myself will one day buy a nikon to see if im missing out or simply hat the difference is - just as one day I will buy a mac.

Go test drive the D300 man - not the D3 and full frame, but a great budget compromise. It's really an excellent body that I'd fully recommend.

And then of course, the obligatory MBP to complete the collection

--edit
pb is going from canon to nikon is like going from windows to mac - forget what you have learned... all those key combinations etc - and learn afresh!! Both do the same job though tbh

asianseekerz · 12-22-2008, 07:21 PM

thats great, thats a best pick!!!!!!

TuffCall · 12-24-2008, 11:58 AM

Thanks for all the help! I went ahead and got this one. Due in via UPS today.

Canon Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital Camera Bundle
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=358440

I think she will love it! Again, thanks everyone for the input!

12-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
TuffCall Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mosul, Iraq Posts: 314	Camera Help needed for Chrismas Gift Photographers or photo gurus, what digital camera would you recommend for under $750? This is to be a gift for my older sister who really enjoys amateur photography as a hobby. Nature, family, sporting events, travel. A buddy of mine recommended this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...09157&csid=_21 Any ideas or preferences? Thanks much! Plan to buy it this week for xmas.

12-22-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
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12-22-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
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12-22-2008, 01:15 PM	#5
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	Just one thing - I read a D60 review a few months ago, and I remember reading the D60 only had auto-focus with AF-S and AF-I lenses - would that VR lens be compatible? Given it's a bundle, I assume so, but not sure. Deej has a Canon bias, I have a Nikon bias ;) I personally prefer Nikkor lenses, as I found Canon lenses (well the 2 I had) front focussed all the time. I started with one of those started kits - a nikon D50, but as my photography got better and I got more into it, I progressed to the D300 and started investing in the semi-pro lenses. SLRs are great for amateurs cos they allow you to build your equipment as and when you can afford/justify the cost. An excellent present, whether it's a canon or nikon. Forget the rest. __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

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12-22-2008, 01:26 PM	#6
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	a very cool gift.

12-22-2008, 05:21 PM	#9
TuffCall Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mosul, Iraq Posts: 314	Thanks for the input and suggestions!! I'll do some online reading and check out the Rebel XTi as well. I like the extra lens that comes with the Nikon I mentioned originally.

12-22-2008, 05:33 PM	#10
TuffCall Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mosul, Iraq Posts: 314	What do you think of this bundle? http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=358440 TY!

12-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#12
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	check out http://www.dpreview.com/ top notch site for camera reviews careful though - the lens makes ALL the difference. Just get a great starter pack - both of them you picked are great. I doubt she'll see much difference between the two. More elitism attached to Nikon, although both Canon and Nikon are equally good - in DSLR, Canon probably have the edge, although Nikkor lenses are more respected. It's your call - either is a frikken excellent gift. I'm not a pro photographer, just a keen amateur, but I know I'd hav loved to have you as a sis/brother if you were buying pressies like that for me ;) __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202 Last edited by borked; 12-22-2008 at 05:47 PM..

12-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#14
asianseekerz Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,609	thats great, thats a best pick!!!!!! __________________ LUSTY LIFES : Dad & Daughter Wild Adventures : Naughty Wild Sister Contact : ICQ : 372109 Email add: [email protected]

12-24-2008, 11:58 AM	#15
TuffCall Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mosul, Iraq Posts: 314	Thanks for all the help! I went ahead and got this one. Due in via UPS today. Canon Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital Camera Bundle http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=358440 I think she will love it! Again, thanks everyone for the input!