Camera

[Porter]

Hey Andy i was looking at the photos you took, they were awesome as, got me inspired :P! i'm currently looking for a camera, and am kinda new to the whole photography scene, so was wondering what camera you use and if you'd recommend it, for price/value? If anyone else has camera's they could recommend it'd be much appreciated also.
Thanks

[Andy]

I've got a Canon EOS 50D with an 18-200mm lens. I had a hard time deciding between that and the Nikon D90 which was at a similar price range with different lenses. In the end the decision was made easy for me when I was offered a significant discount by a friend who works for Canon.

What sort of price range are you looking at? And what kinds of things do you want to take photos of? (eg. landscapes/portraits/macro)?

[Porter]

Hmm i'm not too sure, seeing as i'm just starting i don't really want to spend too much, probably only around the 800-1000 dollar mark. i think i'd focus mainly on portraits, but not strictly restricted to it... how much was your camera/how much was it meant to be?

[Andy]

You can check out the price of my camera and other cameras on Ted's Website (http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displayproductcategory/1005803.html). I bought some accessories from them like a memory card and UV Lens protector. They have SUPER awesome customer service and they can give you a 10% discount on some accessories if you're a student:

http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001191/displayarticle/2228387.html

I haven't done a huge amount of research into the $1000 price range, but I would definitely recommend either a Nikon or a Canon. I prefer those brands for Digital SLRs. Check out those links for more info and tell us how it goes.

[Porter]

alright cool thanks, i'll look into it

[Kate]

i want this:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31432953&ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_query=slr+camera+-strap&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&show_panel=true

(http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31432953&ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_query=slr+camera+-strap&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&show_panel=true) you'll have to copy and paste, coz the url doesnt come up properly :S

[Kate]

also:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-features/6232003/Polaroid-Last-picture-show.html

sad face

[Andy]

As if polaroid film will be passing its used by date! That's insane. I didn't even realise that they stopped making it.