StockNotch
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I picked my D50 up for $250, if you can find a D80 get it.
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I picked my D50 up for $250, if you can find a D80 get it.
TheBoombaGnome
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Alright...good stuff. I've been looking around online a lot and I'm kinda getting into the whole long exposure type of shots, so I'm definitely looking for something that has at least a 30 sec shutter speed, w/ the bulb setting so I can use the remote with it...where would you say is my best bet to try and pick one of these up in the area for the most reasonable prices?
StockNotch
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I got mine off a friend, I haven't looked around honestly. I like my D50 because I can use new or old lenses, its still better than the D40 that is out now, and the price was right lol.
Violent J
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For long exposure you need a tri pod.
I started with the D40 and bought some good lenes. I just upgraded to the
D90. You can do a lot with a entry level camera and some good lenes.
TheBoombaGnome
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Not sure why, but I picked up a tripod about a year and a half ago and I tried messing around with it recently, but my current point and shoot has a max shutter speed of 4 seconds...so it's kind of useless.
Thanks for the advice!
StockNotch
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Even at 4 seconds, there is no way your going to be perfectly still.
TheBoombaGnome
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I have a tripod, so the way i'm doing it right now since I can't use a remote is that I set the self-timer to like 2 seconds on the tripod, so I can move away and it can settle itself down.
Well, I know that I won't need shutter speed that quick for action shots, but like I said above, i'm looking into long exposure shots over streets, lakes, etc etc. So knowing the camera CAN do that is a mega bonus...and mdhmi, is that your dog?
mdhmi
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Yes, that's a Boxer I'm fostering.
Cbacarella
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The Boomba,
For an entry level DSLR that will allow you to do some longer shutter shots (a max of 30 sec w/ bulb mode) id look into the canon rebel series for sure! Canon is a very nice brand that has a very awesome lens lineup that fits all sorts of budgets! I do not think you'll be disappointed by making this choice!
You said you already have a tripod so thats a good start for your long exposure shots and it seems like you have some pretty ok beginner camera knowledge down so im going to reccomend to head to your closest best buy, or even Target and pick up a Canon Rebel XSi with the 18-55mm Kit lens! It will max out your budget but i feel it will be a real nice camera to start out with!
So check it out, the Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55 kit lens!
Ask Dirtybird..he rocks a rebel and takes sweet photos!
.Chris Bacarella
For an entry level DSLR that will allow you to do some longer shutter shots (a max of 30 sec w/ bulb mode) id look into the canon rebel series for sure! Canon is a very nice brand that has a very awesome lens lineup that fits all sorts of budgets! I do not think you'll be disappointed by making this choice!
You said you already have a tripod so thats a good start for your long exposure shots and it seems like you have some pretty ok beginner camera knowledge down so im going to reccomend to head to your closest best buy, or even Target and pick up a Canon Rebel XSi with the 18-55mm Kit lens! It will max out your budget but i feel it will be a real nice camera to start out with!
So check it out, the Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55 kit lens!
Ask Dirtybird..he rocks a rebel and takes sweet photos!
.Chris Bacarella
TheBoombaGnome
New member
Thanks Chris! I just checked it out, and it's actually not that bad of a price, all things considered. I looked at some of Dirtybird's pictures on this thread, and I really like how they turned out with that camera! I found a refurbished one on buy.com for 550 w/ the lens kit...so I think as soon as I get the extra cash, I'll be rockin' it!!
Thanks again guys...for all of your help...here's some of my older pictures i've taken with my regular point and shoot...
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Cbacarella
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Your doing work with that point and shoot! Love all those photos!
If you do end up going with the canon XSi and the kit lens (18-55) id plan on getting the 50 f1.8 soon down the line. Its a great little lens thats real cheap (about $90) and is great in low light or if you want very shallow depth of field!
.Chris
If you do end up going with the canon XSi and the kit lens (18-55) id plan on getting the 50 f1.8 soon down the line. Its a great little lens thats real cheap (about $90) and is great in low light or if you want very shallow depth of field!
.Chris
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StockNotch
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Nikon D50
f/8
1/15 sec
ISO 200
On board flash
Kit lens 18-55
Circular Polarizer
No tripod
Un-edited(minus size)
f/8
1/15 sec
ISO 200
On board flash
Kit lens 18-55
Circular Polarizer
No tripod
Un-edited(minus size)
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dirtybird
Club Member
Thanks buddy!
Thanks Chris! I just checked it out, and it's actually not that bad of a price, all things considered. I looked at some of Dirtybird's pictures on this thread, and I really like how they turned out with that camera! I found a refurbished one on buy.com for 550 w/ the lens kit...so I think as soon as I get the extra cash, I'll be rockin' it!!
Thanks again guys...for all of your help...here's some of my older pictures i've taken with my regular point and shoot...sorry about the time stamp on some of these...we used these for a project in class, and we had to prove we took them while we were at the Toledo Zoo...
Thank you, and yes those are some nice shots you have there for a p&s! You cannot go wrong with an XSi! It is a really nice camera for the price. The high ISO isn't bad if you get a decent lens. If you get just a body I can sell you the 18-55 IS lens for $90. :thumbup: The 50mm 1.8 is a must for anyone haha. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask anyone on here for input!
