DSLR camera questions

[skydragoness]

yes the IS body is def better, those pics in my thread were taken on a tripod with IS off, but with it on its amazing too.The shutter speed on "hi" is pretty damn fast for a begginer SLR. I have taken tons of fast moving pics of dogs and other animals while in motion and its like they were standing still. About the canon lenses being interchangable, that was the kicker for me when i was reading about them. I was in love with canon/nikon quality and still am but the lense thing killed it for me...check out pentaxforum.com for more info. The new Pentax is the Kr with just faster shutter speed and crazy colors.

I rock a Pentax K10D, it's rather vintage in DSLR terms.
It's getting old so I'm in the market for a newer camera myself.

I looked up the K-R, I wonder if it's the same sensor/software as the K-5 (albeit "detuned" to 12mp) but in a cheaper body?
The K-5 has the same sensor and processing software as the Nikon D7000 (which is sold out everywhere--for good reason). It's a badass camera.
The only thing that makes the Nikon better is the ability to grow within the system which is why I'm leaning towards that as I plan to use it more professionally--that and the video is slightly better (although I care little about video). Otherwise, the K-5 outclasses the D7000 in terms of FPS, IS, and the weather sealing.

My only tiff with the lower priced Canons is the use of plastic bodies.. I find it disconcerting.


http://www.pbase.com is a great site to check out photos taken from all sorts of camera bodies or lenses that users have uploaded (there's a list of manufacturers)

/camerarambling

[Dittoz7]

Honestly the only real difference between the t2i and t31 the is the new swivel screen. Which could come handy when shooting video and taking awkward over the head picture. Expect prices on the t2i to drop soon. *hint**hint*

Firmware got an upgrade to but it really something you don't notice, especially if you're a noob in it.

I still rock my Xti. B)

[szh]

I understand your take on this, all I'm saying is that there are members who come into the M forum ocasionally and dont venture outside of this forum for anything else.

That is why I left a "thread-link" behind in the M forum ... you can still get here from there.

But now it is visible to a lot more people where they can respond and provide posts that are relevant.

Z

[Dicemoney6]

try the Nikon D3100, its supposed to be the competitor to the Canon T2I and its a little bit cheaper in price. I Just got one a couple weeks ago, I am also trying to learn and new to the DSLR game but definitely check that out.

[Xdisaster240sX]

I use a Nikon D3000 and a D80. Pictures taken with them can be seen here v

[snwbrdr435]

I like canon glass alot better then the comparable nikon stuff.

I'm in the market for a new body, but my XTi is still rocking and has been abused heavily in its travels with me.

[snwbrdr435]

If i were you i would find a used xti online and spend the rest on nice glass

[Speedy7_7]

I bought a refurbished Nikon D60 and a 50mm f1.8 lens about a year ago. I love it! I paid just under 600 for everything I needed (bag, 2 batterys,2 memory cards, lens filters), I am now saving for another lens because a fixed 50mm can be limiting. I have never used autofocus, and I very rarely use any of the preset settings, so I can't tell you anything about that. I really like the pictures it takes, and I have learned a ton just playing around with it.

My friend has a T2i, and it is a fantastic camera. I would highly recommend it.