Camera Help

Tenor CS · 11-28-2009, 09:23 AM

I have about 55,000 pics taken on my D50 and still going strong.

My best advice: figure out what you REALLY want to take pictures of. Figure out what kind of lens is best for that stuff. Then buy the body to fit that lens.

Example: My passion is wildlife photography. For that, I wanted something that has a great zoom lens with vibration reduction. After playing with some different lenses, the one that made me drool was the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR. It's pricey, about $2,500. But that's the lens I wanted. So I built my system around Nikon gear.

Canon makes great cameras, too. When dealing with DSLR's, the keyword I give everyone is: The lenses make more difference than the body. If it comes down to it, I'd spend less on the body and more on higher quality lenses.

Also, if you only need lenses for a short time, like you're making a special trip to Yellowstone or something, consider renting lenses.

11-28-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Camera Help I have about 55,000 pics taken on my D50 and still going strong. My best advice: figure out what you REALLY want to take pictures of. Figure out what kind of lens is best for that stuff. Then buy the body to fit that lens. Example: My passion is wildlife photography. For that, I wanted something that has a great zoom lens with vibration reduction. After playing with some different lenses, the one that made me drool was the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR. It's pricey, about $2,500. But that's the lens I wanted. So I built my system around Nikon gear. Canon makes great cameras, too. When dealing with DSLR's, the keyword I give everyone is: The lenses make more difference than the body. If it comes down to it, I'd spend less on the body and more on higher quality lenses. Also, if you only need lenses for a short time, like you're making a special trip to Yellowstone or something, consider renting lenses. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?