Camera

Porter · 03-10-2009, 12:49 AM

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 · 03-10-2009, 12:57 AM

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 · 03-10-2009, 03:47 PM

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 · 04-10-2009, 07:41 PM

You can check out the price of my camera and other cameras on Ted's Website. 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...e/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 · 05-10-2009, 03:20 PM

alright cool thanks, i'll look into it

Kate · 07-10-2009, 07:07 PM

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

you'll have to copy and paste, coz the url doesnt come up properly :S

Kate · 08-10-2009, 09:23 PM

also:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/a...ture-show.html

sad face

Andy · 11-10-2009, 09:28 PM

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

03-10-2009, 12:49 AM	#1
Porter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Camera 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

03-10-2009, 12:57 AM	#2
Andy Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 31	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)?

03-10-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
Porter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	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?

04-10-2009, 07:41 PM	#4
Andy Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 31	You can check out the price of my camera and other cameras on Ted's Website. 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...e/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.

05-10-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
Porter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	alright cool thanks, i'll look into it

07-10-2009, 07:07 PM	#6
Kate Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	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 you'll have to copy and paste, coz the url doesnt come up properly :S

08-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
Kate Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	also: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/a...ture-show.html sad face

11-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#8
Andy Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 31	As if polaroid film will be passing its used by date! That's insane. I didn't even realise that they stopped making it.

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