Shutterstock Photographer Forum :: View topic - Want to buy a new camera

moosetracks · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:07 pm

I want to buy finally a reflex camera.
And honestly - I have no clue which one does the best job - meanwhile not crazy expensive.
I am looking at these one's with lenses - here hot offers at the moment:

Nikon D40 - lens 18-55 mm
Nikon D60 Kit lens AF - SDX 18-55 mm
Nikon D80 - lens 18-135 mm

Canon EOS 450 D - lens 18-55 IS mm
Canon EOS 1000 D - same lens

Olympus E520 Kit 14 -lens 14-42 mm
Olympus E420 -lens 17,5-45 mm

Using currently Olympus SP 560uz.
Thank you.

hhltdave5 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:42 pm

I'm a Nikon user so I like Nikons, canon users like canon etc. All are good cameras it is just what you feel is the best after checking them all out.

Here is a good site that gives pretty unbiased reviews that should give you a good starting point.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

I would then go to a good camera store and get the feel of each one you are thinking about. Many times you may like what you hear or read about a camera but when you get it in your hands you just do not like the feel of it.

kenny123 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:55 pm

Agree with what Dave wrote,but Nikon do have some advantages over Canon-Not sure about all models but the older D70 and D50 have these advantages:

Nikon advantages

Ability to use Trap focus
Max speed flash sync 1/4000/1/8000sec (depending on camera model)-off-camera
Superior kit lenses
1/500 sec flash sync-on camera

That said, Canon do have D.O.F.Preview and Mirror lock-up-you alone must decide which is more important to you-plus the camera has got to feel right for you.

Regards,Ken

moosetracks · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:10 pm

hmmm.. I see... so it's little technic differences but more a "feel"-thing?
... On my way to a store and really try how they feel in my hands! :)
thank you,
regards to you both,
Nadia

xiehangxing · Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 61

I think D80 and 450D are both good choice.
Nikon has better kit lens but 18-55IS with canon is also good, maybe the only kit lens with canon can said to be good.......
Not familiar with Olym

drbouz · Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 160 Location: New Belgrade

i'm a nikon user, but...

the best would be eos 450d i would say.

mauijon · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1296 Location: Maui, Hawaii

I agree, hold them in your hands, try them in the store. Look into available accessories (remotes, lenses, flashes.) Check some reviews for noise, speed of use, etc.

I like cameras that are easy to setup without going deep into the menus, and are easy to use in an all-manual mode. When I shot Nikons, I wanted a Canon. Now I shoot with Canons and sometimes wish for a Nikon. The grass IS always greener, I guess.

moosetracks · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:16 am

thanks everybody for your opinions... I end up buying Nikon D60. :-)