DSLR Suggestion
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DSLR Suggestion
So i'll be purchasing a DSLR either this weekend or next weekend. Here are my 2 options.
Canon Rebel XS Kit + Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens - $669.98
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+Di...99119000050020
or
Nikon D3000 Kit + Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens - $649.98
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+D3...99119000050030
I'm going to use this for alot of things like family events and so forth. I'm a noob when it comes to DSLR's so I want something that is going to be right in the hands of a noob.
So what chall folks think?
Canon Rebel XS Kit + Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens - $669.98
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+Di...99119000050020
or
Nikon D3000 Kit + Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens - $649.98
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+D3...99119000050030
I'm going to use this for alot of things like family events and so forth. I'm a noob when it comes to DSLR's so I want something that is going to be right in the hands of a noob.
So what chall folks think?
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Comparable cameras so pick the one that fits your hand best and the controls are most intuitive for you.
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Here's a question, I know the D3000 doesnt have the AF drive built into it so in order to get AF i'd have to buy a AF lens. I keep seeing lenses that have AF-S in them. Does that mean they have the AF drive in them?
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Honestly, they are both great cameras and I would spend some money taking some classes...then after the class you are probably going to want to upgrade your camera...I for one would LOVE the d90.
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All lenses offered now are AF lenses unless you are dealing with much older used lenses for like say a Konica F3 or the like. Anything that works on these cameras are going to be AF unless otherwise stated (a few specialty lenses you probably will never use or look at)
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AF-S is auto focus with stability
All lenses offered now are AF lenses unless you are dealing with much older used lenses for like say a Konica F3 or the like. Anything that works on these cameras are going to be AF unless otherwise stated (a few specialty lenses you probably will never use or look at)
All lenses offered now are AF lenses unless you are dealing with much older used lenses for like say a Konica F3 or the like. Anything that works on these cameras are going to be AF unless otherwise stated (a few specialty lenses you probably will never use or look at)
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Yup. If you can I would try to swap for the VR lenses. And also...I wish that I had the 18-200mm lens for my d40 as when I am on trips I am always switching back and forth, back and forth...a little annoying.
Honestly, they are both great cameras and I would spend some money taking some classes...then after the class you are probably going to want to upgrade your camera...I for one would LOVE the d90.
Honestly, they are both great cameras and I would spend some money taking some classes...then after the class you are probably going to want to upgrade your camera...I for one would LOVE the d90.
