Comments on: A Rookie Guide to Digital SLR Cameras

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SLR camera links « MakeThisDo — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:10:25 +0000

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By: adam

adam — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:36:26 +0000

i wanna buy a dslr digital camera but i need cheap… 600 or less any help will be appreciated

By: Jessica G.

Jessica G. — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:06:28 +0000

Mike – Thanks for writing this article. With the information your provided plus other reader comments, I bought the D90 with the Kit Lense.

By: Carlos Manta Oliveira

Carlos Manta Oliveira — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:45:16 +0000

Try GIMP, it’s for fre, you won’t get any cheaper than that…
There’s a wealth of tutorials on how to use GIMP on the net as well.

By: ssk sorgulama

ssk sorgulama — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:01:45 +0000

Mike Thanks a lot for the info. New to DSLR’s and I found your site a great help and very genuine. Could only afford a Nikon D40 but am hoping to get some enjoyment from it. Can you advise on a cheap editing software as I can’t afford the hi-tech stuff but would really like to be able to work on the photo’s.

By: hikaye

hikaye — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:17:48 +0000

The focal lengths actually are functionally equal. The Nikon image sensor is smaller than the Canon so Nikon (except for the D3) focal lengths are equivalent to 1.5 the Canon or 35mm camera focal lengths.”

Actually, Canon make DSLRs with three sensor sizes, full frame, 1.3x crop factor and 1.6x crop factor. My understanding is that lenses designed for 1.6x Canons cannot be used with other Canon models, and vice versa (please feel free to correct me if I’m wrong on this).

Nikon DSLRs come in just two sensor sizes, full frame (D3 only) and 1.5x crop factor (all others), and with a few caveats, all Nikon lenses will work with all Nikon cameras.

By: Libby

Libby — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:29:03 +0000

Such a great point on It’s The Lens Stupid. I keep trying to point beginners towards a body only buy and something like a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 if they want zoom capability. Primes at least 2.8 are my favorite. The kit lenses leave much to be desired.

By: Jm

Jm — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:21:23 +0000

I don’t have a SLR camera yet, but I do have a huge intrest in photography. I’m 15 years old and my current camera is a Fuji S1000fd. I want to upgrade it but I don’t know what will be best for me, As it’s a ‘upgrade’ it’s not a present (Like Birthday / Christmas) , but my parents are buying it for me – I don’t think i’ll be allowed anything too expensive. I’ve seen most of the cameras come with a AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, (For the Nikon ones, anyway ) Would that be ok for me to use? And also, Which model would you suggest?

By: medyum

medyum — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:20:10 +0000

I was looking into the D40 and the D80. I was looking at the specs and they are pretty much the same it seems as though the flash speed may be a bit better on the D40 (1/500 second whereas the D80 is 1/250 second)

I didn’t notice if the D40 had the automatic lense cleaner ( i think i am saying that right) does the D80?

thanks..

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:15:07 +0000

Oh, and sorry for the double post –

What lens would you suggest for wildlife pictures (for zooming in on animals/birds at a distance)?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:11:30 +0000

This post is over a year old — do you still suggest the same starter equipment?

And would you change anything if you could spend 1k on the camera, not including lenses (planning to get lenses as well, but can afford a better camera — or would you go with additional lenses?)

And what do you suggest for tripods?

By: Digital SLR User

Digital SLR User — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:32:38 +0000

great article. buying a digital slr was one of the best investments i made. also agree 100% with megapixel myth.

for anyone out there with a canon slr i would highy recommend the 50mm f1.8 lens – i am amazed this is less than $100!! amazing price considering the quality of pictures it produces.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:53:14 +0000

Heh, the D90 really isn’t a beginner’s camera. It’s an entry-level one, for sure, but it’s not one I would’ve started with.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:35:18 +0000

Mike, I’m really glad that I stumbled across your site. I thought it was very helpful for someone considering a DSLR. I finally settled on the D90 and got the 18-200 lens, which really is a great all-purpose lens for a beginner. Thx again!

By: Irish Robbie

Irish Robbie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:51:07 +0000