[felinewong]

i might have misinterpreted the question

were you asking about the little lost of contrast on the person jumping or am i missing something here? ><

[Xarthan]

i think the question was asking how you were able to caputure the sun at that right moment so you can see the little angular rays coming out?

[felinewong]

oh haha

i'm not too sure actually lol,
but i'm guessing the sun needs to be directly behind your subject
and the subject shouldn't be completely covering the sun

[EYJAYJAY]

well im a bit curious about the camera flash part that you typed. no glare cuz u used flash? o.O

[felinewong]

just ignore that i type that lol

[watcher]

Ohhhhhh yeah. I'm waiting for the 1Ds Mark III to come out - saving my money >_<; But the thing about getting a better camera that I'm scared of is people automatically assume that since you've got a good camera, you're good at photography which is totally not true for me... I feel like maybe I want a better camera because I want to compensate for having no skill in photography which makes me sad

well, to a certain extent, it's true right? put the dial in P mode and your dslr will almost always take better pics than your point and shoot. Add IS to the lens, and it compensates for yet another photographer imperfection. etc etc. this is not to say a camera can work magic, but they do tend to take better pictures without the photographer having to be an expert.

also... i hear they're going to come out with 2 versions of the 5D, one will be cheaper than the current 5D and allow enthusiasts to enter the FF world without costing an arm and a leg. the other will be more expensive and add other features. just a rumor though...

[erure]

i hear they're going to come out with 2 versions of the 5D, one will be cheaper than the current 5D and allow enthusiasts to enter the FF world without costing an arm and a leg. the other will be more expensive and add other features. just a rumor though...

The only thing I heard is that there's a 3D coming out?... The question really is when, not will it.

[bee.elle]

I've been wanting to get a DSLR for some time now and i was thinking of just getting a more 'basic' one? Any opinions are suggestions? I heard that the Nikon D40 was a good starter DSLR camera (and it's in a good price range too- i'm a poor student )!

[pxd]

I've been wanting to get a DSLR for some time now and i was thinking of just getting a more 'basic' one? Any opinions are suggestions? I heard that the Nikon D40 was a good starter DSLR camera (and it's in a good price range too- i'm a poor student )!

Check out Canon Rebel XT/XTi.

[watcher]

I've been wanting to get a DSLR for some time now and i was thinking of just getting a more 'basic' one? Any opinions are suggestions? I heard that the Nikon D40 was a good starter DSLR camera (and it's in a good price range too- i'm a poor student )!

i think nikon does a great job when it comes to entry level dslr market. they have products much more affordable than what canon provides, plus a better entry level body!! whether nikon or canon, i dont think you can really go wrong. however, i will say that if you intend on using telephoto lenses (long focal lengths usually 100mm+), then go with canon's. but if you like portraits and flash, nikon hands down.

i guess it's hard to determine what you will take pictures of, but im sure you have an idea of what you take the most pictures of. go from there, and also your budget.

i tend to tell people not to get the d40 since it can only handle a select list of lenses in the nikon lineup, but it doesnt mean it's a bad camera. it's just that chance are your skills will outgrow the capabilities of the d40 faster than other camera bodies, and you may be left wanting more. which would mean having to buy another body. might as well get one without those limitations from the start and grow into it.

[EYJAYJAY]

^yeah, what he said.

but if u want more flexibility for entry level dslr, canon's XT or XTi would be good to choose from(but definitely try holding one first, i find their body somewhat small and thus it takes time to get used to). what is your budget anyway?

[bee.elle]

Thanks for the replies! I'll take all advice into account : ) I really don't know what type of photos I take more of but I'm not sure if I'll be using telephoto lenses so maybe the Nikon D40 is the better choice? But for some reason I'm sort of leaning towards the Rebel XT...ahhh decisions!

I was actually thinking between the Rebel XT and Nikon D40 but I saw that the Nikon was less pricey! I live in Canada and I found the Rebel XT body only for around $650. I found the Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens kit for the same price. The Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens kit was $774. So I wasn't sure if I would be using the lenses because if I did, then the Nikon D40 with the lens kit is quite a bit cheaper than the Rebel XT with the lens kit. My budget is around $700 which isn't all that high for DSLRs but i don't really want to spend too much at entry level.

[erure]

Thanks for the replies! I'll take all advice into account : ) I really don't know what type of photos I take more of but I'm not sure if I'll be using telephoto lenses so maybe the Nikon D40 is the better choice? But for some reason I'm sort of leaning towards the Rebel XT...ahhh decisions!

I was actually thinking between the Rebel XT and Nikon D40 but I saw that the Nikon was less pricey! I live in Canada and I found the Rebel XT body only for around $650. I found the Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens kit for the same price. The Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens kit was $774. So I wasn't sure if I would be using the lenses because if I did, then the Nikon D40 with the lens kit is quite a bit cheaper than the Rebel XT with the lens kit. My budget is around $700 which isn't all that high for DSLRs but i don't really want to spend too much at entry level.

If I had to choose between D40 and XT I'd get the XT hands down. I heard not so great things about the D40 and I don't like how you can't use as much lenses with it.

[Xarthan]

The only thing I heard is that there's a 3D coming out?... The question really is when, not will it.

prob fake?

[felinewong]

whoa, 40mm 1.2L, hope it'll be real along with the 3d =D

[EYJAYJAY]

Thanks for the replies! I'll take all advice into account : ) I really don't know what type of photos I take more of but I'm not sure if I'll be using telephoto lenses so maybe the Nikon D40 is the better choice? But for some reason I'm sort of leaning towards the Rebel XT...ahhh decisions!

I was actually thinking between the Rebel XT and Nikon D40 but I saw that the Nikon was less pricey! I live in Canada and I found the Rebel XT body only for around $650. I found the Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens kit for the same price. The Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens kit was $774. So I wasn't sure if I would be using the lenses because if I did, then the Nikon D40 with the lens kit is quite a bit cheaper than the Rebel XT with the lens kit. My budget is around $700 which isn't all that high for DSLRs but i don't really want to spend too much at entry level.

spend a little extra and get the XT?

[watcher]

Thanks for the replies! I'll take all advice into account : ) I really don't know what type of photos I take more of but I'm not sure if I'll be using telephoto lenses so maybe the Nikon D40 is the better choice? But for some reason I'm sort of leaning towards the Rebel XT...ahhh decisions!

I was actually thinking between the Rebel XT and Nikon D40 but I saw that the Nikon was less pricey! I live in Canada and I found the Rebel XT body only for around $650. I found the Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens kit for the same price. The Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens kit was $774. So I wasn't sure if I would be using the lenses because if I did, then the Nikon D40 with the lens kit is quite a bit cheaper than the Rebel XT with the lens kit. My budget is around $700 which isn't all that high for DSLRs but i don't really want to spend too much at entry level.

is this is canadian dollars? if you dont mind using a refurb'd unit, you can find a cheaper one here ($500):
http://www.cameracanada.com/eNet-cart/Prod...9B011&type=
call them up and negotiate your way into getting an extended warranty on it. this way, if something goes wrong, you can send it in and have it fixed free/cheap.

also, i have a canon kit lens 18-55 EF-S (non USM) that's picking up dust nowadays. just your average kit lens... nothin good or bad. im willing to part with it for $50 US (+ split shipping costs).

if you prefer to get something new... that's a tough one. if you can gather up just a little more funds, you can get the canon. or the d50 (which i think is much better option than the d40). but if you need one now and you really want to start as soon as possible, d40's your best bet aside from going used.

[Xarthan]

office depot was selling the XT kit lens for 400 USD, dunno if its still going on. I know they sold out fast, and couple of my friends did a price match at their sears.

[EYJAYJAY]

office depot was selling the XT kit lens for 400 USD, dunno if its still going on. I know they sold out fast, and couple of my friends did a price match at their sears.

wow i couldve saved like 200 bucks..

[Xarthan]

wow i couldve saved like 200 bucks..

psh ya! tell me about it