Decent camera

[Newton]

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding cameras .. I am in the market for a digital body with a decent lens and it's just for personal use, but I like quality images at high res and quick shutter speed. The type of camera that is perfect for blackmailing the neighbours from a distance.

[Hell Puppy]

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding cameras .. I am in the market for a digital body with a decent lens and it's just for personal use, but I like quality images at high res and quick shutter speed. The type of camera that is perfect for blackmailing the neighbours from a distance.

Nikon D70.

Or if you want to pinch off a few pennies, Canon Digital Rebel.

[Trev]

Why do I have visions of that nutter J'Springer posting in this thread :unsure:

[Newton]

Nice will check them out, thanks HP ;)

[gonzo]

I chose the Digital Rebel. Im a cheap assed bastard.

[Newton]

It certainly looks cool, although there seems to be a Nikon D70S out now ..

[Dman]

Yeah there is also a Nikon D50 out now as well...cheapest pro-sumer line.

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2

I'm waiting to replace my old Pro-body Nikon D1h and D1 with a new Nikon D2x...the new D2x is only 5grand at present but it should come down to around $3,500 in a year or so and than I can finally trade my old battleships off for the new breed of Nikon.

Good article on the D2x...my next baby;
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1280

[Newton]

Thanks Dman, some sweet cameras you have there .. this one is taking my fancy at the moment Canon EOS 20D

[Dman]

Yeah the Canon 20D is a GREAT camera and the frame rate is awesome. My only problem with the camera is I was with a photographer friend of mine who has just bought a new 20d to replace his ageing Nikon D-100.

We took some shots of his wifes new wedding ring with the exact same 24mm Micro Lenses...at the exact same camera settings...the Old Nikon D-100 blew the Canon 20D away in color and picture clarity.

To the non-trained eye though...you would never know the differance.

The truth is if I didn't have $10,000 dollars worth of Nikon glass I would be shooting with a Canon 20d as well though...because dollar for dollar it really is the best deal around...I wished Nikon would pull their head out of their asses and try to compete.

[Newton]

It does seem to offer more than the Nikon in the specs .. the 20D is the favourite and thanks man ;) Looks like that's the one I will be getting :okthumb:

[Dravyk]

I recent purchased the Cannon PowerShot A95. Sweet little 5 megapixel. Takes everything at 2000xsomething. Size it down to something manageable like 800xsomething and it's so clean and clear it's amazing. Has a built in telephoto (short range, comporable to maybe 135 or 200 lens), a wide angle and a macro that's nice for shooting products for eBay or whatever. So we're not talking high-end, but again the quality is outstanding for my needs. Cost around US$300.

[Top_Of_Google_Man]

I just replaced my old Nikon with a Canon.......... pleased so far.

Now for months of learning what all those settings do lol

[Newton]

Excellent, will pick one up in Gibraltar where its tax free ;)

[Jace]

we just got the digital rebel last week...and a 1gb card today

i don't think we will be needing anything else any time soon, this thing rocks

i have heard stories about people overusing it though, and it frying pretty easily when used HEAVILY...like 3000+ pics a day heavily....